Finally Friday...What is UP?

Good Morning OFF Family,
It is after midnight here on the East Coast, and I am up late having watched a rain delayed Phillies game.

First, I need to apologize to the whole OFF group for not being there for you all.  I have been in a depression, partly due to I think my iron level being tanked, and I have not been here for anyone to offer support, till today.  Please forgive me. 

I saw the podiatrist on Thursday, and was diagnosed with a stress reaction, which basically is the precursor to a stress fracture.  I had a stress fracture a few years ago, and remember when it actually went from reaction to fracture, but did not see a doc till it was too late.  The Rx is to wear the Cam Walker boot I wore when it was fractured, for two weeks, and then go back to the doc.  This should prevent the fracture.  The boot is heavy and big, up to my knee, and I sweat like a pig while wearing it, but it beats breaking the foot and having to wear it longer.

The other thing that sucks is I can't work while wearing the boot.  I can drive, but I have to wear sturdy shoes with toes closed, and not be crippled in anyway, because of the nature of the job.  I can't move quickly in the boot, and I run the risk of falling if a patient goes off on me, or I get caught in a Code. 

So, Friday will see me going to my AA meeting first thing.  Then home to pack some more of my kitchen and knit some more of the baby blanket I am making.  I really don't need all of my dinner plates, or sandwich plates between now and my move.  I don't know why I put off packing them till now.

I am blessed beyond words.  I am loved, and cared about by my God, and my kids and Munchkins.  I am grateful that I do not have to carry around all the excess weight with these orthopedic issues I have dealt with in recent years.  Thank God I had this surgery. 

Hugs,
Trish

Hello, Trish and all who follow!

Please, no apologies necessary..we all have lives and we all have issues from time to time..my goodness, you are HUMAN! *gentle smiles*

I try to check in daily, however, I do not post that often..when I do, I tend to "run off forever and I wonder if people sigh when they see my long posts...lol. And though I read everyone's posts, I do not always RESPOND.

First because my high speed internet is not that HIGH SPEED and to respond to each post is simply too time consuming. This does NOT Mean that I do not smile at each persons' birthday, anniversaries & accomplishments and neither does this mean that I do not pray or swing chickens for those who needs healing, support or hugs...so please know that I am supportive of each of you even when I do not post.

Today I had a long lunch with an old friend...old as in LONG TERM, not old as in years...we are only two days apart..so naturally we are both still very... *coughs*...young (at heart), a business meeting, then attended a net-working event and exchanged business cards, got some really good savings on some things that I actually NEEDED!

Back home, I had a long conversation with the funeral home about lack of followup and communication of their staff and fou out that one man got fired over the fiasco and two others were severely reprimanded..I hope no family ever has to go thru the incompetance and ineptitude that I endured. The owners are very embarassed (their words).  I just want it all to be over but I'm still dealing with financial and legal issues from Mom's passing. It's just extremely wearing. I wish there had been NO money leftover.

I missed posting about my positive happenings yesterday so I wanted to add to the list:

I am grateful for this exciting life that I have and that I learn something everyday. Because of all these challenges, I've learned that I am indeed capable of alot more than I thought I could ever handle.

I am grateful to live in the country so close to nature and can hear the birds singing and I can see the beautiful trees and feel the breeze on my skin.

I have a secure marriage and I have learned and matured so much to appreciate and accept all facets of my husband, warts included and to accept myself and my own warts.

I am blessed with two handsome, brilliant, responsible sons who have grown into mature ethical and amazing men. m so very proud of them both!

I am here on this earth at a very special time in the evolution of mankind and I have learned how to stay grounded and not get drawn into the drama and fear that seems to be spreading across the world.

I am blessed with wonderful loving friends who love me despite all my faults.

Furbabies surround me..my LilyRose inside, and OUTSIDE, my 23 adult rescued or abused cats and 24 babies that I took in (we have seven acres so they don't bother anyone), my silly Zeus, our 180 pound rottie who lays in the driveway surrounded by cats and kittens and never hurts them.

I am alive!

What more could I ask for?

Have a safe and happy day,

Nancy B

OMG Nancy, 180 lbs of Rott, that is amazing. . .he weighs more than me (lol). . . 

Happy Friday to all
Trish - glad that you caught the issue before it became a full-fledged fracture.
Nancy - glad to see you nice post.

I'm ok.  I'm still just a week out from surgery, so life is still quiet.

Eliza,
Congratulations on getting your surgery a week ago.  Remember to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk.  That mantra got me through the first few months post-op.

Hugs,
Trish

Hey Trish and Nancy and Eliza
HAPPY FRIDAY ladies

Trish  , you have a lovely attitude as do you Nancy ...Today I am thankful for the fact that I can walk.   EACH day let us find one thing we are grateful for .
I see something in the world that would be SO HARD if i didn't have it or could do it  and realize that I am so blessed .
MY BLESSING IS THAT I CAN WALK.   Was talking to someone last night who is a diabetic and has open wound in the ankle and cant walk around ,,Has been that way for several months as it is a slow heal..
I said right then , I am so blessed as i can run, walk , move whenever I want and today that will be my spoken blessing.
The other thing I think we all need in life is to do ONE THING for someone else each day no matter how small or who it is and no matter how BAD we may feel .  DO one thing that makes someones life touched ..
It can be as simple as holding a door ..
People will forget words spoken but NEVER DO WE FORGET HOW SOMEONE MAKES US FEEL and then we all need to pay it forward.

Trish sorry your struggling right now ,,,I have to tell you with all your issues and you still making it to work some is a tribute to what type of a person you are ..
I would give you a ribbon if I lived in your neighborhood.. You deserve it .
Nancy , you too have such a lovely spirit about you .
We do all have warts don't we.   I sure have mine but so glad at this stage in life I know the medicine to cure them and it is called asking forgiveness and being tolerant of others when they show theirs.
Prayers going up and out for those who need them and wishing all of you joy in your life today .
Blessing and hugs and now I have to go paint this face and curl up this hair LOL and take myself to work in a few.
Shirley

It is so good to see so many positive thoughts this morning.

a couple of days ago I made a series of steps, using TV trays and a stool, so Baxter could get up on our bed without help. The little guy is short and the bed is tall.

Lo and behold, he was afraid of my handy work. He has never been afraid to attempt any obstacle before this. No amount of coaxing or treats would tempt him to climb.  

I sat on the contraption and waited. IT WORKED!!! Now he can scoot up and down without help.

It was time to renew my drivers license. Stood in line, handed over my paperwork, the woman looked at the license, looked at me and excused herself to see a supervisor. The supervisor looked at the license, looked up at me & smiled. ( she happens to be my aunt) the woman came back and said she thought I was not the person applying for renewal. Yeah, 8 years and 200 pounds less is a teensy bit different.

that's my good stuff for today.

Annette

Annette,
I got a similar reaction when I had my old license, and people asked for ID, after I lost the first year.  Now, I have my new license, so life is normal.  Plus, I had really short hair pre-op, and grew it out post-op.

My dog had trouble jumping on my bed when I got my new mattress and boxspring, but he is a midsize dog normally, 25 pounds, so he can clear the jump fine now.

Hugs,
Trish

I got a similar reaction when I renewed my license in Michigan. I was so proud of myself and the people at the Secretary of State's license office were very complimentary. I still carry around my old driver's license to remind me of how far gone I was (weight-wise). I whip it out when i want to convince an obese person that WLS is a good thing, and they ought to try it.

Today I am overjoyed to announce I am wearing my regular shoe!!!  Got ok from foot doc. yesterday and no restrictions -- hurrah!  Poor toes look pretty sad - skin peeling, dry, and in need of plenty TLC.  The 4th toe has tightened back up and trying to curl again, so am to do stretching exercises on it 3X a day.  Otherwise the foot feels great, got to take a shower and get it all soaped up and clean after 4 wks.

It's Friday and payday -- well only 1/2 of my pay as I don't get paid when I am off.  But at least it's enough to pay for my groceries I bought yesterday plus a little extra. 

Also got a new perm yesterday afternoon -- hair was so straight and very uncooperative, it looks quite nice today. Need to have a new pic taken.

Got to get busy here at work now.   Everyone have a great Friday.

Eileen I love your new RED car.
Trish - sorry about the foot issue and the boot -- I can so relate!

Pat R.