Thursday Greetings

Good Morning Family,
Today I see the doctor about my foot. To be honest, I don't have a good feeling about this appointment. The way my foot feels and knowing I haven't stayed off my foot 100% of the time, and it hurts.

Well, gotta go get breakfast.

Hugs and prayers,
Trish

Good Morning Trish and OFF Family-

Today is a day off from the volunteer work and a day to run errands.  Also have to start collating stuff for the tax lady.  That always stresses me out.

Stopped drinking so much coffee at the office, switched to tea made in the Keurig.  Cutting the coffeemate appear to have started a weight loss.  Water fitness coach upped the workouts this weeks and that seems to help too.  So I'm not as frustrated about the weight this week.

The book project hit a bump in the road last week.  One of my team members who is also a young friend said some hurtful things last week that really set me off.  Had to work hard to not comfort eat.

Tomorrow I'll go on the refuge to do my weekly bird survey.  I drive around in a pickup truck to prearranged sites and count the birds I see on the flooded areas.  Fun to do especially when I see cows with attitude or other wildlife.  Saturday I lead a bird walk.  I have two people how have called and made reservations.  Then Saturday is the annual meeting of the Friends group for the refuge.  I have to make a presentation for the book project to the members.

Hope all of our northern and northeastern friends are staying warm with this cold snap.  I'm glad I'm not in Maine at the moment.  Sending positive vibes to all of you who need them.

 

Cindi

 

Good Morning OFF family!

Thank you all so much for the good wishes for our anniversary yesterday.

Trish, I hope you're wrong and all is well with your foot. Please keep us posted. But we are experts on our body and seem to know when something is not right.

Steve came home last night with 2 dozen roses and a beautiful white gold and diamond heart necklace. Wow!!! He doesn't buy me jewelry very often but he did good! 

Made a low fat and sugar free brownie recipe yesterday and boy was it awful! It was funny to watch my kids gag! I told them don't eat it, it's awful but they thought I was joking.  So back to the drawing board.

Have a sinus headache today hope it goes away soon.

Thoughts and prayers for all,

Debbie

 

Good morning Trish, Cindi, and Debbie, and all my OFF sistas to follow!

Trish, praying for a good outcome with your doctor visit today!

Cindi, I'm glad you're in Texas, too, and not in sub-zero Maine.  I'm sure Maine is breath-taking, but there's something to be said for humidity and mosquitos in the winter, too, heh?

Debbie, wow!  Such a wonderful anniversary surprise!  Your hubby DID do good!  That's exciting.

Connie, how are you feeling today?  On FB, was that a picture of your BFF Pam?  Or is that your sister?  I don't think I ever knew your sister's name.  Is she a Pam, too?

Today I am determined not to eat one bite of processed sugar.  Oh, yesterday was just awful.  I just kept eating things I'm not supposed to eat!  Ironically, I also ate things that are good for me, too.  I was playing a head game with myself: "Now because I ate my (greens, fruit, veggies, etc.) I can have this piece of candy or this cookie."  Enough.  I have to stop this insanity. 

I got quite a bit of work done yesterday.  I cleaned all the stuff out of the baby's closet and moved most of it to the storage building.  Today I can work on getting all the toys and toy boxes organized and settled in Benny's room. 

This morning I'm going to go to the Post Office and mail the 5 scarves I crocheted for Special Olympics.  They have to be in Austin by Jan 31st.  Then I want to come home and work more on the house.  Oh, there's no end to the areas that need to be cleaned out and organized around here, but I am making progress.  I still need to clean out our one big hall closet and also the entry hall.  Still, there are way fewer boxes in here than when I started.  That's progress!

Benny's little eyes are so much better today, but he sure is a cranky fussy boy this morning.  It was all Chris and I could do to get him to take his oral medication and then tolerate his eye drops.  He just fought us all the way.   Sigh.  7 more days of this after today.  Lord, give me strength!

Well, I need to go jump in the shower and get a move on.  I feel like I've already wasted half the day.  Love you all!

Good morning Trish and everyone.....

Trish....I pray all goes well for you at your appointment today. Time will tell.

Cindi......you have a very interesting life. Sorry your friend was hurtful to you.

Debbie....I guess your hubby did good.....WOW!! Good for you!!

Vickie.....yes ...that pic is of  my BFF Pam, my sister's name is Marn. I look horrible on that pic. That was right after 5 days and nights at hospice w/ Pam's mom. I was in so much pain I could hardly move. I looked it too. I could hardly smile and I didn't even care how I looked. That hoodie makes me look 20 pounds heavier...oh well!!  Yes, that is also my beautiful granddaughter Amanda....such a joy!! I am glad Benny is doing better. I guess crabby is better then sick!

I am doing more of the same today....nothing. I will call my doctor this afternoon to update her on my condition. I take my last antibiotic today. Slowly I am getting a little stronger. I tire easily but I am better.

My daughters and grandchildren will be up this weekend for Christmas on my ex husband's side of the family.  I probably won't see them this trip unless I am feeling much better. Nic said he is coming over no matter who else does!! Love that young man!  Kyleigh just called and said she was coming with him...such a sweetie! I just don't want anyone to get sick. I usually go over to the gatherings but not this year.

Wishing you all a good day. Sending prayers and good thoughts for everyone.

Love and hugs to all....connie d

 

Hi Trish and my OFF family:

Busy today ... got up late and had a headache so I didn't go to a movie as I had planned. So I  took an Imitrex and had some coffee first before I tried to do my errand-running. Got rid of the headache, took my shower and then went out. I was out all day, getting groceries, money to pay bills, paying bills, etc. Stopped to get some Chinese food for dinner and then back home. Little disappointed in the Chinese food ... could've been better, but it was the first time I tried this place. Oh well. The price was right. The egg foo young was OK, the gravy was blah. Not like the usual egg foo young gravy.

So now I'm home and may do a little unpacking before relaxing and watching the Thursday night fare on TV. 

Trish, I hope you got good news on your foot. Connie, hope you continue to improve. And to the rest, can't remember what is going on. It's cold here and because of all my running around, I have ice packs on my knees ... I wanted to walk around Walmart but the cold has done a number on me, so I used the electric cart. Even so, I'm in pain from all the running around. Three hours, six places. Busy afternoon.

Have a good night. I'm going to have some blackberry wine tonight.

Eileen.....sorry you are in such pain tonight. I hope that gets better with time.  Chinese sounds good....guess I would try another place next time.

I did something stupid. I rested and then decided I would drive to the bank and deposit a check. I went through the drive thru. I then stopped at the drug store. Picked up one item and left.  I drove over to the place where my belongings are stored and dropped off my rent into a drop box. I got in the car and broke out in a sweat, was freezing cold, and  very light headed. I was so weak by the time I got home I could hardly get up my stairs. I called my doctor. She said this is to be expected. I was way sicker then I realized. With my asthma and COPD it has compromised my system. It will take me much longer to recover. Good grief all I did was ride in my car and run in one store for 5 minutes. I came home and cried!! I am tired of living in my bedroom!!!  Oh well...thanks for listening.

Love ya...hugs....connie d

Geez, Connie, take care of yourself. I wouldn't have thought that little activity would bother you, but I guess you are sicker than you thought. I understand get a little stir crazy living in your bedroom. Be careful or you will end up in the hospital.

I was told this place was good, and their egg rolls and crab rangoon aren't bad, but I guess I will have to try something else. Not thrilled with the egg foo young, which has become one of my favorites (I mean, how can you screw up egg foo young gravy?).

Trish....any news from the doctor today????

Hugs and love....connie d