Hello.....Tuesday and the sun is shining!!!!

Good morning everyone....

So how is everyone today? I slept well last night and I pray you all did too. We seem to pass insomnia around here. Back and forth to each other and sometimes in a group!!!

I realized something. Since I am no longer have Pam as a friend, my sleep has been so much better. I am more relaxed during the day and actually in a much happier and better frame of mind. I don't think that is a coincident. I take the bus more but I always know when it will be here and when I will return. NO STRESS for hours waiting!! YAY ME!!!!!!

I am going to return a couple things to Shopko. My bus comes about 1:15. They also need to credit me for an item they rang twice. I always call these trips my little adventures. I never know who I will run into and what kind of deals I can find!!

I will check back in later to see who else joins me here on OFF.

Wishing you all a very blessed day.

Prayers for our amazing OFF Family and their families.

Loads of love and bunches of hugs to all....connie d

Hi Connie and my OFF family to come:

Well, it took most of the day to get my window replaced, so I never got to the courthouse. And today is the primary election, so all local courthouse offices are closed. So I have to wait until Wednesday now. At least I have the incident report. And photos. 

I didn't go to work yesterday either. I was just exhausted even though I didn't do anything but sit around and wait. Stephanie and Dan brought their 4-year-old boy, Ethan, with them when they returned with the window. He's such a cutie. He was admiring my Star Wars bobbleheads. I've tried selling them to reduce my inventory so I offered to give him one. He just beamed. The smile was worth $1,000. He reminded me of my nephew Christopher at that age. He was also in love with Star Wars (still is ... at 41). I wanted to do something for Steph and Dan for helping me ... this was a way to pay them back. 

I've been sleeping well, although I still wake up exhausted. I got up at 7 and already took a 20-minute nap. I know it's because of the attack. Still, it's weird. I want to go to the Y today but I have to wait for my new debit card to be delivered (yes, I had an unauthorized debit on my card and had to have my card frozen and a new card sent just in case ... I had it overnighted so I could access my money because I need to get stuff). With everything else happening, I didn't need this, too. I have an appointment with my psychologist this afternoon, which is good. I need to talk. 

Connie, enjoy the bus adventure. Is this a senior bus that comes to your complex only or the local bus? I'm glad you're getting sleep. I know those of us with fibro need our rest. 

Have a good day.

Hello Eileen....I am glad you are sleeping better....yes so much of your restlessness is from the attack. You just aren't getting into that deep sleep that you need.Take it easy today as long as the offices you need to contact aren't open. Hopefully you can get more done tomorrow. That Fibro sure does a number on us!

I wouldn't be surprised if Richard didn't use your card to purchase things for himself. If it were me I would be calling in about any other cards you have. Check and make sure all your cards are accounted for. If you have checks blanks make sure those are all there too. 

That was so sweet of you to give that little one those bobbleheads....he will treasure them for years to come!! See how sweet and kind you are...even through all you are dealing with you still give to others. 

I am happy the window is in even though it was $123!!!

I hope your appointment with your psychologist goes well. It can finally get this all off your chest. She will be able to help you cope.

I am looking forward to my adventure today. Just to get out and among other people is good. 

The bus that comes here is a bus for people that are disabled. It comes right to the door. They come in to help you get on the bus. They return you back to the door and makes sure you are in safely. It doesn't cost me anything as my insurance covers it. Otherwise it is $5 for a round trip.

Get some rest and enjoy your quiet day!!!

Love and many hugs...connie d

Hello Everyone!

Connie, I am sleeping like a rock these days. I have worked up to 3 walks at about 10 minutes each. My knees are killing me, but I have to do it. I am asleep within 15 minutes of hitting the pillow despite the pain. Makes me all the more in awe of how you manage your own walks with more severe pain on a regular basis!

I was hoping to go for a drive, but Jim scheduled an appt. for his prosthesis in the middle of the day, and now my granddaughter will be home from school in a little while. So that went out the window! Maybe tonite. It is really nice here...sunny & low 80's. I can feel a little humidity though b/c when I walk it is a little harder breathing. I think I actually broke a sweat.

Eileen, it is probably best you were unable to file today. You are already experiencing a lot of emotions around this thing, and having to recite it over and over can be like reliving it. the emotions come back up. One way it is good to work thru it, but then again I was told the reason counseling appts are usually scheduled a week or two apart is to give you time to 'process' information. You need a break! I agree with Connie your psychologist appt. couldn't have come at a better time!

I hope everyone else is doing okay & enjoying good weather. I swear...if winter went on any longer I don't know if I could have taken it!

Hello Kathy ...I am so happy with all the walking you are doing...WOW ...a half an hour a day....you are a star!! 

I know how bad those knees can hurt but keep walking...it will get much easier after the weight is off....I am proud of you!! As for me...I am a stubborn old mule. I am in it all the way!! Some days I can't walk all at once and I break it up. Most times I do it all. I talk a lot to God when I am out there walking. He helps me do it....I can't let him down!! Breaking out in a sweat is good!!!!!

I hope you can get your drive in tomorrow. I know you anxious to get out there and do something fun. 

The weather is gorgeous here today too. It is 73 degrees, not as warm as you but I will take it!!

Love and lots of hugs....connie d 

Hello sistas.  We are back at the ER  again.  Butch just kept getting weaker and weaker.  I tried to get him to go to the ER last night but he wouldn't.  But this morning he could not even get out of bbed.  The home health nurse came and took his vitals; they were all good.  But when she tried to sit him up he couldn't even manage a few seconds.  So she told him he needed to go to the ER and he listened to her. But we had to have an ambulance transport him since he was too weak for me to get him to the car.  They are running tests now and have him hooked up to iv fluids. That's all I know right now. I'll post when we know something to report.  please pray.  Every time something like this happens I think he's about to slip away from me. One of these times he will. Just please God not today.

Vic,

You are strong and are going to get through this but do remember that you have us to fall back on and cry to and rant to and cling to.   This isn't going to be easy nor has it been easy, but you are doing the best you can and have been so strong for Butch and your girls.  Right now, Butch is where he needs to be.  While I hope that this is just a setback, if it turns out that you are going to be in the hospital for a while, take care of yourself...go home and rest and eat and clear your head...hospitals, as you know, can add tons of stress to your already stressed system.  My thoughts are with you both.

Oh our sweet Vickie...my heart is breaking for you.  

I pray and pray that Butch will get his strength back once again. I am sure glad you didn't try to take him by car. The ambulance was what was best for him.

I can imagine all the things running trough your head. Just try to relax as best as you can. Pay attention to him and block out everything else. He has been getting his strength from you. Hold his hand and talk about the good times like your daughters and grandsons, about your trip to Balese (sp?). You know how much he loves you and I know you are totally in love with him!! Don't give up the fight. I sure wish I was there for you!! I love you so much!

I am here and praying and sending love and gentle hugs. God Bless you both.

LOVE....HUGS....ALWAYS....connie d

Vickie, hope all will be OK and Butch is getting the help he needs. Please be sure to rest yourself too so you can stay strong. Swinging chickens for you.

Hey Connie and Off Sisters,

I have been taking a new allergy medication that is knocking me on my rearend.  The doctor wanted me to take it twice a day but I am lucky to take it once a day...He says I will get use to it....I'm waiting.

Eileen, I will feel so much better knowing you have gotten a restraining order...and even better once you move out of that place and you and your brother get a place. 

Connie Girl, you are doing so much better now that you have removed the negativity...sometimes we have to do that so that we can be happy.

I have forgotten who else posted but the rest of you guys I hope your day is good...