What's new Sunday July 5, 2008?

Good Sunday morning everyone!  So, what's new with you? Gosh I rarely post anymore but do read the whats new almost every day.  Lora glad to see you are up and around again!  Take care of yourself hear?  I think of everyone so often throughout the days and weeks and wish everyone joy and happiness and most of all peace with in.  None of us are failures even if we don't meet our "goals" or ideals.  We have all suceeded at our own pace which may not be the same as anothers pace.  We all have our own beautiful selves to care for and nurture.  (EH GADS where is this coming from at 0118 Sunday morning?)!!!!   Anyway we all need to take it easy on ourselves.  Ain't none of us perfect nor does anyone have the perfect life that I am aware of!  LOL! I be pooped tonight!  I got home about 2pm Thursday afternoon and started cleaning house.  I worked pretty much the whole time until about 10:30pm.  fell into bed and watched tv until midnight, couldn't sleep right away because of the aching bod. Not even a cuppa chai helped that!  Got up this morning and finished cleaning, made potato salad and a wonderful fruit salad, and by 1:30 was ready to nap again!  My son got here about 3 and helped me set up the sun shade thingy I bought and put the new grill together, I kept putzing around working on getting stuff ready.  My parents came over and my ex fil came to for a 4th cookout.  Matt's GF didn't come as her meds have caused her to gain weight and she is very self concious about it.  Missed a fun time!  We talked and laughed and played games and had wonderful food!  Mom brought the meat, buns and baked beans, I had the pickles, onions and tomato's all ready for burgers and hot dogs, potato salad turned out good, the fruit salad was a hit, Matt brought some pasta salad and a veggie tray.  All in all a good meal and good company.  I feel bad for ex FIL, his wife just passed last year from Alzheimers.  It sounds odd I invited him, but I don't have anything against him and he would have spent it alone because his son did ask him to do anything......enough said about that!  Anyway, it was an enjoyable day and I fell asleep in my chair after everyone left!  Now heading to bed and to basket guild later this morning.  It will be great to see them all again, I haven't been to guild for about 6 months.  My favorite person is in Louisville for a few weeks but I did talk to her on the phone the other day.  So not much else new with me.  I have some jobs planned out for vacation in August to do at my house.  #1-new toilet in small bathroom.  dad looked at it today and said it is shot.  want to replace fixtures etc too along with painting, so will be a project.  LOWE"S here I come! LOL!  So there is my life to the moment, boring as all get out!  Let the posts begin!

 Hey girl, don't rush my 3-day weekend.  It's Sat. July 5th, not Sun.   George and I had the same problem Thursday night/Friday morning on the way home from the Z's game.  We were talking about errands we needed to do, go to the bank...refering to Friday morning as Sat. morning, then realized our error.  DUH, Friday is the 4th and the bank is closed!   The Z's went into extra innings as the score was tied.  They lost in the 11th.  Firworks after the game, followed by a concert.  Our 7 PM game ended at 11:15, by the time we watched the fireworks and stayed for a little bit of the concert, we didn't get home until 12:45 AM.  What a long day, as it started for me a 5:15 AM (Thursday).  I was so glad I'd made the baked beans and pies Wed. night!  We were invited to my sister and BIL's across the lake for noon.  We overslept.  Woke at 10:30.  I showered so fast, I wondered if I even got wet!  Went downstairs to get food packed, etc., while George showered.  Called mom to tell her we were running late to pick her up.  Still made it to sister's house by 12:20, not bad considering it's almost an hour drive from our house.  BBQ turned out great, BIL's sister and brother and their families.  Two of my sisters didn't make it.  One is on her way to Disney World with her family (Mom and I are flying out the 12th to join them.  The other had to pack, leaving for Europe at 7:00 Sat. morning with the sister whose house we were at (her older son has a school band trip to Germany and Austria).  Back home by 5:30, George played in the garden while I caught up on laundry.  Sat. will be errand day, hoping to get to Goodwill.  George wants to see "Get Smart".  I'd like to do lunch or early dinner. Sunday after church I'll do some cooking for the week, pick up around the house, and rest up for a grueling week with the boss before I leave for vacation.  I know he'll be in a mood.  Debbie

Debbie you made me look at the corner of my computer to see , i thought no it isnt sunday, lol  sounds like your good times are filled with my sort of good times. building and making and doing things to our house and yard.  Hope you have a good time (SUNDAY) lol talk to you later.

Good morning all! Debbie...thanks so much for your sweet words and yes, I am up, but not around too much, yet!!  I am trying to take care and take it easy!                                                  Today is my 52nd birthday and I really don't feel a day over 51...heehee, just kidding.  Actually, aside from my recent set-backs (see my thread from yesterday), I really do feel 35 again.  My DS even told me that this has been the best year for me.  Thank you WLS!!   As for birthday plans...none as of yet.  Just have to get my DS and DH packed up for Scout camp (DH is one of the adult volunteers there for the week).  There is so much to do to get them ready, especially getting my DS's meds sorted out (he takes 11 now and some are dosed at 2-3 X/day)!  They need to be in separate dosed bottles and all marked! YIKES!!   I also have to label all of their things, although, when they lose something, it never finds its way back to them!  I have learned through the years that I need to send the rattiest clothes and socks with potential holes.  That way, I could care less what comes home..at least in the way of clothing.                                          The update on my  FIL is that he may be moved to a different hospital (unfortunately for us, it is 15 more miles away--65 miles or 130 round trip).  The doctor feels that his care could be better there because they aren't as understaffed!  What a nightmare!  Even when I was in the hospital this week, I found it to be a bit understaffed too!  Isn't it sad when so many people are out of work and qualify to work in these hospitals, yet they don't hire!  What is wrong with this picture??                                           Well I wish you all a super SATURDAY and if you eat cake..have a piece for me!  My DS said he is going to try to figure a way to put a candle in jello!!  AWWWWWWWWWW shucks! Yes, he is a sweetheart!                                                       Hugs,  Lora 

Happy birthday, Lora ... I refer to my 53rd birthday as the third anniversary of my 50th birthday. It's something a coworker, who has his birthday two days before mine and turned 30 that year, cooked up ... he referred to it as the 1st anniversary of his 30th birthday, so mine was the 1st anniversary of my 50th ... so each year, you add a year ...  So happy 2nd anniversary of your 50th birthday ... or you're 2 years old! Doesn't that sound better?

Hoooooooooray!!!  Thanks Eileen!!  Sounds like a great idea!! Hugs, Lora

Good morning Debbie and all, Debbie, you are so busy. It is nice that you have stayed on friendly terms with the XFIL and invited him to the get together.  We are having family over today. Everything is ready except for tossing the meat on the grill.  The lawn chairs were looking ratty and scrubbing didn't help. I spray painted them and they look brand new. The Krylon paint for outside furniture is fun and easy.  It has been building for days and I finally had a complete melt down. Worries about the bone loss, liver functions and comments about my weight, all came down in an avalanche of tears. Tom deserves an extra gold medal for putting up with me. He cradled me on his lap, talked in his deep, soothing voice and let me get it all out.  He knows that I am afraid of losing more weight but MORE afraid of gaining an ounce. I swear he can read my mind better than I can. At his suggestion I am seeking help from a different therapist. The present one doesn't quite understand this particular problem and I need somebody who specializes in eating disorders.  I have had and still DO have an eating disorder. Lordy, I feel as if I just stood up at a meeting and finally announced my problem. It is apparent that I am bordering on Anorexia. (thank you wise Marti) and need some professional intervention before this goes too far. This therapist and my Psychiatrist don't think I need to do more than "just eat more". They are not hearing me when I tell them that I can't/won't/don't want to eat. I look in the mirror and see FAT. Sure there are bones protruding but I see FAT.  The thought of eating makes me gag. I am eating, not much, but every bite is an effort. I would be content to stop food completely. Not good. So, I have bared my heart and soul to my OFF family. Thank you for listening. Kisses Annette

Dear Sweet  Annette....you are half way there.....you are seeking help on your own....you have acknowledged to yourself you have a problem. We all have our demons. The wonderful part of this Forum is that we are here for each other and nothing is too bad or too good not to share.  It is not easy to conquer Anoxeia, but with professional help, it can be done.There are frequently both biological and psychological reasons why this happens. A good therapist can help you sort those out.  Take care and you know we will all keep you in our prayers. Love, Marti

Dearest Marti, I thank you so much as you put the "bug in my ear". We all start this journey with eating issues. I went from one extreme to another. Never did anything halfway in my life. Prayers are good. Love, Annette

My Sweet Friend..I have been praying for that specific issure for you.  The signs are there and now you take the necessary steps to work on it.  Tom is a great support and I know that you can do this.  Remember we have access to a God Who says nothing is impossible with Him.  Call on Him and seek His help.  I know He is waiting for you to call. I will continue to pray for you my Friend.