What's New Tuesday

Good Morning Vera and everyone.....

I am having a better day today. My cold is improving ever so slightly. I still have an ugly cold sore on my lip....however that is getting better too. I was hoping it would be gone by New Year's eve....guess not!!

I sure am missing my grandchildren after all the time we have spent together in the last two weeks.  Kind of quite and lonely here right now.

I am planning on getting my Christmas thank you cards out today.  I should have done them yesterday!!

Not much to do with my job this week as everyone is busy recovering from Christmas and getting ready for year end. Fine with me.....I need the quiet time myself.

Thanks for always being here for me....I just love all my OFF friends!!

Love, hugs, and prayers to all......connie d

hey connie...sorry to hear you have a cold sore!!! have you tried using vicks vapo rub on it?? burns like heck but it works good!!! just put it on like lip gloss and leave it alone...works fast to get rid of the cold sore...

hugs

Connie,  The Abreva is expensive but it works quickly!!  I hope your cold is gone soon.

Hugs,

I did get Abreva...it works pretty well....it still looks ugly but it is going away.

Hugs.......connie d

Good morning all! Its a beautiful Tuesday here in Indiana, 31 degrees and the sun is shining. Persoanlly Im ready for some snow, but it will come soon enough Im sure.

My agenda today is to get rid of all the junk food in the house, I thought I had and ran into some cookies yesterday,,so today they are going in the disposal! Hubby is dieting too so he wont care. Im trying hard to get back on track, cause like Linda said in her thread yesterday, thats the only time I feel really good.

Im cleaning the sewing room today so I can get started on some projects, Ive got a new machine that does everything, Had it for several months and havent done a thing with it yet! Ive got this mental thing where I think the house has to be spotless and everything done before I can do anything that I consider fun, like sew or scrapbook. As a result, I have all these craft supplies sitting here untouched most of the time. No more, life is too short! So today, Im gonna get started, and Im gonna fire up that sewing machine.

Sounds like everyone is doing well. Monica,,I envy your upcoming trip. I have never been to Disney,,would love to go sometime. We will go to Pigeon Forge TN in a few weeks, to celebrate our anniversary. We always do that. So, at least I have a vacation in the near future.

Everyone have a blessed day!
Betsy

Good Morning All:  Well we woke up to another 8 inches of snow on the ground this morning.  That makes it a total of 25 inches so far this winter. DH had to go pick up our DIL and take her to work as they couldn't get any of their vehicles out of their driveway.  My DIL has 4X Drive and had to plow his way through the streets. He brought our grandaughter over as well and will stay here until her daddy can snowblow and shovel snow to get their cars out.  Hubby, GDaughter and I saw Marley and Me on Saturday and yes, it is a tear jerker but so funny and darling a movie.  I was supposed to have my Mammogram yesterday morning and completely spaced it out.  Must be this Holiday time that gets me mixed up in what day it really is.  Now I have to call and apologize for not showing up OR calling and see when I can re-schedule.  Oh, those Senior Moments!!  I have been coming down with a cold these past few days and even feel a bit nauseous no matter what I eat.  Really, I have NO appetite at all and it is hard getting in the nourishment and water that I need.  Next week, I  go back for a check with my surgeon in Bismarck (300 miles away) and I hope the highways and interstates are open.  They suggest no travel what-so-ever in most of the counties around North Dakota.
I have lost a total of 42 pounds and am happy with that and I am sure my surgeon will be too.
Hoping everyone is safe, warm and happy this Tuesday.

Sandy

Good morning, Vera and my other OFF family. It is Brenda and not Eileen just in case you are thinking why is she posting two times.I am hoping that this finds everyone healthy and happy this morning.

I am having a lot of fun here with my sister from another mother. We are chatting and watching t.v. and chatting some more. It is a good time and Eileen is doing very well. She is moving better everyday and doing better with the swelling and the pain. Sunday was not a good day at all at Black Rock with a spinal headache and a migraine all at the same time for her but we got through that day and Monday was better and today is better yet for her. The physical therapist was pleased with her progress and there was some from yesterday to today. He told her that she shouldn't have problem with range of motion once the swelling goes down better. That swelling is what most of the problem is for her right now I personally think.

It is cold here this morning. No sun and there was yesterday so that makes it seem colder to me. I wish  there was a law that the sun had to come out every day and that would make me happy. But I guess you can't tell Mother Nature anything since she is a lot like me and has her own mind~whether or not it is right or not. You all know me, and sometimes to well!

I am going to  Walgreen's for Eileen in a bit. I am going to have to get my shower before though. I  guess it wouldn't be acceptable for me to go in the nightgown and robe. I wish, but if wishes were horse's beggars would ride as a old gf use to say.  I am just hoping that I don't get lost. I went down for ice on Saturday and missed the turn and ended up at the mall. OMG! I couldn't get use to the legal U turns in Michigan. I kind of like them now though. I ventured out yesterday and did some shopping at Meijer's yesterday. I got some popcorn for Bill (he is going to love me again) and some gift bags and ornaments. I just walked and walked all over that store and it is just huge! Much bigger than the one in Michigan City or  Merrillville for sure! I  even  did the traffic and didn't have to much of a problem. But one driver might have thought different. I guess he took pity on me and let me go ahead of him. He probably thought to himself "Crazy Indiana driver!" just like we do when we see a driver from another state. I just said "Bless you!" when he let me go. And a quick "I'm sorry." too.

I am planning on starting for home tomorrow in the early afternoon. I am going to make sure that Eileen is set with what she needs first. If she thinks she needs me to stay longer of course I will. I am missing Bill and Misty so bad. I am not one to  venture to far from home. The older I get the more like Dorothy on the Wizard of Oz I get and  my mantra is "There is no place like home.". I use to like going but I am not as much a wander as when I was young. Bill keeps asking me when I am coming home. I talk to Misty too and Bill says that she just sits and listens to me talk to her. I think that both of them miss me. That makes me feel good. Sometimes I think that they both take for granted that I am always going to be there and you just can't do that since we all know that in a moment they can be gone.

I guess I should be signing off for now. I am sending love and hugs to all along with special prayers. Have a wonderful day and remember to keep smiling!

Love and hugs from...........Brenda R.

Aloha Vera and OFF family.......Wow, it's still dark outside here, and there are already 19 posts!! I always feel like I'm running to catch up...Ha!

I've been MIA lately and not sure why. Well, I do have a reason, and one that surprises me. When I had classes before WLS (RNY), they told us that often depression is something that happens after surgery. Well, I was lucky, and did NOT experience depression and was thankful for that. After this recent surgery (panni removal) on Dec. 3rd, I have found myself feeling depressed off and on, and its not a pleasant experience as those of you who have been there know. Years ago I was clinically depressed and took Prozac and so I know what depression feels like. But I haven't used meds for years and years and was surprised by this episode. Hopefully it will not last .... today it is much lighter than before.

This morning I am fasting because I have to have bloodwork done for doc appointment next week. I miss my coffee!! Once out of doc's office, I'm sprinting to $4 for my fix!!

Right now I'm preparing for my trip to Calif. on Jan. 13th whi*****ludes a full week of being main baby sitter for my three grandchildren.....4, 2, and 8 months!! I have mixed feelings about it....on the one hand, I can't wait to see them, on the other I wonder if I have the stamina to keep up with three little ones 24/7.

While I'm in Calif. I have two different sets of people coming to "kittysit" and use my condo. I appreciate the coverage very much, but it entails leaving my place very clean and organized.....which it ISN'T! So, the next couple of weeks I will be cleaning frige, drawers, putting away "stuff" that is just clutter to others, but necessary for me....you know the kind of things I'm talking about...the basket beside the couch with the computer game, the kleenex, the vitamins, lip gloss, yadda yadda....Ha! I will tackle a project each day.......hopefully and get er done.

I am moved to respond to so many people, but I just don't have the energy this morning, so I"ll just say I'm so glad to have you all here every day, and sharing your lives so openly and honestly....ups, downs and everything in the middle.

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

afternoon vera and my OFF family...well i have been reading posts and answering some and find the time just wizzing by me today....so many of you wanting to get a few pounds off after the first of the year...well i am going to start monday with a few others on here the 5 day pouch test and see if we can jump start the weight loss again. you are all welcome to join us if you want to!!! i can't seem to find the print out i have on the 5 day pouch test so if anyone has it would you please post it for me? thankyou so much!!!

vera i am sorry that your mom is still having health problems...hope she gets better soon!!

maui karen...when i had my hernia surgery several years ago i had that depression big time!!! its no fun at all so i feel for you!!!

eileen good to see you up and posting again!! sounds like the knee is doing better already!! lets hope it continues to get better!!!

brenda you are so nice to be taking care of eileen!!! and going out on your own in a strange town to shop...omg!!! i would be scared to go alone...lol

pat i am going to try those cottage cheese pancakes you mentioned!! all i need to do is get some oatmeal because i have the rest of the ingredients needed and i sure can use the protein!!

annette i would scream bloody murder if i had a mouse or mole dropped in my lap!!!!

well crud!! cr**** once again...who else posted here that i wanted to reply to?? grrr i hate when this happens to me!!! oh well...atleast you know i am thinking of you even if i forgot who posted....

well the weather is supposed to turn to snow tonight for us here...maybe 3-5 inches if not more or less...have to wait and see what we end up with. had some strong winds last night here...not like it was when i left michigan sunday!!! but it sure did blow!!!

cooking a beef roast for rick tonight. when he saw i bought one he said he couldn't wait to eat it....lol he is getting some weight on his skinny frame....and thats good!!!

taked to diane this morning and she mentioned stopping by if she went out...yeah ok...i am only sitting here doing nothing today...lol

so what is everyone planning for new years eve? i have to work 1-6 and then we might go to bob's (ricks old neighbor) place for a small party of sorts...we always have a blast there so looking forward to going there...hope the weather is nice!! sad because i can't wear my black velvet dress that looks good on me!!! but who knows...i just might wear it anyhow!!!! (would be the only one dressed up tho)

well better get the dishes put in the dish washer before its time to go pick rick up at work. i also have to go pay car insurance today because its due on the 3rd and i won't have a chance to get there again before.

well that enough today nothing else happening here...so remember...SMILE!!!! makes people wonder what you've been up to!!!! ;)

hugs

Happy New Years....here is the link to the 5 day pouch test...just found it. Good luck.
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html