Hi from Wytheville Va, It's Wednesday

My goodness, Vicki!

I am so glad you kept your senses about you when getting attacked by the dog. Dear God, you could have been maimed! What in the world caused that dog to attack someone out of the blue?? Dogs just don't decide to one day attack a person.

I am happy they are getting rid of the dog, if they were not, the matter would have been put into the hands of the authorities who may have had the dog euthanized. Have you gotten treatment for the bruise?

I would have absolutely fainted if I saw a big dog running toward me and attacking me. Again, thank goodness you kept your wits. Wow, just wow.

As far as being a Mimi, you are a human also, with your own wants and needs. And you can only do so much. As far as Carrie and Caralee go, I would miss my baby desperately too. That is her baby, she is Caralee's mom. I hope all works out for them.

Congratulations on your weight loss. Good for you. I have read how you have done it, and I will try it. I never got down to a size ten, I am a size 14 and only 5 feet 4 inches. Would at least like to get down to a size 12.

Again, thank goodness you are OK. I am shook up FOR you, lol.

Take care, dear.

VIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry that dog attacked you!!!! I have no use for that breed/type of dog no matter who owns one!!!!!!!!!! They can't be trusted!!!!!!!!!!!! I do NOT want to hear anyone lash at me for saying it either!!!!!!!!!! I HATE THAT BREED even if its a MIX!!!!!!!!! You are one lucky woman that that is ALL that happened to you!!! And YES!!!!! You are DAM lucky it was only you and not the kids or your mom out there!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad that you are getting away and hopefully have a grand time with your friend!!!! Hope your daughter finds a GOOD daycare for that precious baby!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Judy, I totally agree with you about this breed of dog.  I have been leery of her ever since they moved in.  She charges the fence between our back yards with no provocation at all.  They kept telling me she was just protecting her territory.  Well today I was in MY yard, my front yard, no where near my neighbor's house and she very definitely came after me.  She's a very dangerous dog and big enough to kill or maim.  I have no doubt if I had run this morning, she would have come after me ready to take me down. It was only because I stood my ground that she only circled me growling and snapping.  I was extremely lucky that it only lasted a few minutes.  I had no way to defend myself and she was not backing down. It could have been really bad.

My goodness I don't know what to say about Rick's daughter. I hope she presses charges.  

And oh I'm so sorry to hear the news about Rick's aunt!  I will pray for her, of course. Pancreatic cancer is a bad one.  I hope she will not be in too much pain.

Love you hon!

Hello Vickie....WOW...what a day!! I am still concerned about that dog bite. Please watch it carefully.

I know all you did for Carrie and Caralee was out of love. I can see why Carrie feels like she does.  She misses Caralee terribly. Carrie is a good mom. She will make it work. She will do whatever is necessary to take the best care of Caralee. Plus, you can go there anytime to see them or Carrie will come on weekends to see you. You will miss Caralee because like you said you have been with her ever day of her life. 

I hope you can be strong with Christie. You really do need some time for yourself. You haven't had any time for you for a very long time. Your mom is still there and for now that is enough. Tell me it is none of my business. It is just my opinion.

Have a safe trip tomorrow....I will be praying for you all!

Love.....connie d

Hello again!

Okay, I did get some good news this afternoon!  My official weigh-in at the doctor was 198!  Bye-Bye 200s!  Hello Onederland!  I have lost 12 pounds.  This makes me really happy.  I sure hope I can continue to lose.  I really really want to be back in the 160s again.

Just talked very briefly with Carrie and she did go ahead and put down the deposit to hold Caralee's place at the new daycare.  So I have a lot of packing to do this evening.  I am sad and relieved, all at the same time.  I do love this little baby so much.  My days are going to feel strange and empty next week.  I've been with her every single day since she was born.

Lots to do and it's almost 5 o'clock.  I'm hungry, right on schedule.  I'll fix some dinner and then start my packing.  Big trip to Waco tomorrow!

Love you all!