And a Good Monday Morning to Ye! What's new?

I'm back on line. We're in Seattle spending the night with our son before heading home in a few hours. Back in a minute. . .

Spent the last 4 days at my daughter's sans internet. No tv didn't bother me a bit but I am an internet junkie! Didn't know if I would survive or not. No time to find a Starbucks as the past few days were spent with entertaining the twins while mom and dad packed up and moved.

Erin and Josh spent a few hours last night at a friend's wedding reception so I had the pleasure of putting H and C to bed in their cribs for the last time. . . They'll be sleeping in a big girl bed at their other grandma's while their new home is being remodeled. They'll be with them for about 2-3 months. We brought Lucy (Maggie our Yorkie's 2 yr old baby) home with us as the other g=ma is not a lap dog lover.

I took the girls to the park this morning and to pick up pizza, pop and beer for the volunteer "movers." When we got home the girls stood at the front window watching things move out the door. "My couch!" "My bed!" "My toys". . . Get the picture?  They've been talking about the move, visiting the new house being remodeled, talking about sleeping in a "big girl bed" for weeks. . .but reality hit today.

I must admit I was a bit sad as I put them to bed last night. They are definitely not babies any more. As I was talking to Clara about something the other day I must have repeated myself as she leveled her baby blues at me and with such a serious expression said, "Meemaw, I KNOW!"

Thank goodness I got that nasty infection taken care of last week. I would not have been able to go over this week had I not.  Don't think I gained any weight this week and I am so thankful yet again for this surgery that allowed me to chase two two year olds around. At the Penny Playground we went up and down over and around and I had the pleasure of being right there with them. I didn't worry about fitting only a couple of spots that I couldn't crawl through because I don't bend so well. Six years ago I had the embarrassment of not fitting in a turnstyle going into a concert. Today as I followed them all over the huge play area they would look back and yell "Come on Meemaw, come on!" and come on I would. Life is good.

And Baby Briley is thriving. The move will be easier on her than anyone else. Nothing much changes for her as long as her mommy and the milk supply are close by. Actually as long as a bottle of Mommy's milk is close by works too.

I've been trying to read and catch up the past few hours. It will take a while I'm sure. Missed you all! Clue me in on all the latest in your world.

 

Morning Karen and Sybul!

I checked in and read some posts while we were in NOLA. Seems there's so many folks having a tough time, but isn't it wonderful to have each other to lean on?

NO was nothing short of amazing!  Weather was pretty yucky, lots of rain, which means lots of puddles. That wouldn't be so bad, but I was limited to the shoes I could wear (Toms) with my sore toe. By Saturday night the shoes were soaked and my feet soggy, but at least I was able to get around that wonderful city. Stayed in a hotel that was well over 200 years old, ate a fabulous meal in a restaurant built in 1918, saw some real "characters", and Gary got some terrific photos. All in all, a great time.

Now it's back to the real world. Sigh......

Good morning Karen and Everyone.....

Karen...I love the stories of your adventures with H,C  and now little B...always so sweet!!

Debbie.....prayers going up for your MIL...bless her heart. Your SIL needs to get a grip on reality!
Congratulations on the new grandchild on the way!!

Julia....many, many prayers, much love, and hugs are coming your way!!  I am wishing for good test results from your MRI!!

Sybul....wishing you the best with your evaluation today!!

As for me....I am enjoying my quiet home again. I do love those grandchildren but I do get so tired out....so much to do....was on the go constantly!  Thank goodness for WLS...at least I could keep up now!!

Yesterday was my 3 year Surgiversary....not happy with me...still 21 pounds over my lowest weight...need to get things pushed up in high gear and get rid of this weight.

Today is a busy work day for me so I need to get back to it. Have a terrific day!!

Prayers to all in need...some special ones to some.

Love and hugs to all....connie d

Wide awake at 3am today.  Very nervous about the evaluation today with the social security doctor.  I do not think I am capable of returning to my profession.  I finally realized I'm "burned out".  Been feeling a little better on the new meds though.  Still having  problems leaving the house though.  Thank goodness I have a husband who loves and understands me.  He has been having a backache for a week now.  Went to his doc twice, on muscle relaxers and pain meds that are hardly touching the pain.  The xray they did at his office didn't show anything.  He says he thinks it's getting worse.  I am going to call my PCP today and get him set up to go see her.  It's time he got away from the guy he's been seeing.  Nothing else on the agenda for today.  I just want to make it through this morning and have it over with.  I can't believe how fast this whole process for getting disability has gone.  I thought it took a lot longer.  My friend told me that's a good sign when they move quickly.  I hope so. 

Good morning Karen and OFF family,

Had a quiet weekend except they transferred my MIL to the hospital for pneumonia and she is getting IV antibiotics and they are watching her. She is emaciated and confused at times. Really I don't think the sweetheart will bounce back, she lost her hubby last year and misses him. My SIL can't accept that she is dying, really Mom just needs palliative care (comfort measures only) if I had a say in her health care but you can't fight with my SIL cause she is a control freak.

Took my 2 grand kids to the lake yesterday afternoon and it's so much fun watching the young ones. My oldest stepdaughter is having a baby around Christmas time, her first one and she found out it's a girl but they are keep the name a secret. Hopefully she will have beautiful red hair like her momma!

Take care everyone and have a great Monday! Hugs Debbie

Good Morning All,
I had a wonderful Friday and Saturday. I was able to really enjoy my friends, family and Sookie (the dog). But Sunday was difficult- the anxiety came back. I'm stressing about what the UCSF doctors are seeing on the MRI. I know that with the weekday I could receive "the call". It's like a huge blade hanging over my neck... that sounds so morbid, but it truly feels that way. This could be absolutely nothing or it could mean death. I'm fully aware that we are all dying and that no one gets out of life alive but at 56 and with a thriving life this feels so scary to me. I'm crying for my life of one month ago. I know.... don't worry. I'll try to pull myself out of this again. This is the hardest life event I've faced so far- and believe me, I've faced some very hard events. I think I need someone to hold me. Someone who's been in this spot. I know you can't really help... it is just where I am today at this moment.
Julia

I'm thining of you and hoping for the best.  We love you.

  Julia:                                                    

Julia:

A woman I did a story on back in South Dakota once told me you don't die from cancer, you live with cancer. She really lived her life to the fullest. She was a coach, a gymnastics judge, a mom (she and her husband, both coaches, both had cancer, they adopted two kids ... it was a wonderful story) ... when she retired from judging, the athletes saluted her at the state gymnastics meet. She was full of life. She lived with her cancer for many years (don't mean to scare you, but yes, it progressed to her spine).

You too are full of life. Embrace it to the fullest, don't be scared of it. We all love you and are here for you.  I'm here if you need to talk or cry.