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Dear Vicki,
Please oh please, give yourself a break. Sometimes I get the impression you try to be superwoman. Don't try to be superwoman. You are taking care of an infant, dieting, and so much else is going on. Slowly but surely. Glad Carrie is coming home so you can rest. We older ladies aren't meant to be moms 24/7. That's why God made younger women have babies. You are a great and wonderful grandma and I am sure Carrie appreciates all you do.
When she comes back it is time for a 4 hour soak in your tub and a nice long sleep.
Take care of yourself and everything else will follow. And the sugar monster, most of us deal with it every day. One step in front of the other, dear. One step in front of the other.
Hey All,
I am running so the post will be just a brief update. Kenny's pathology was clear of cancer but he had major infection but that is treatable. My sisterinlaw is now in the hospital and the doctors are giving her a few days to live. I cannot even tell you all the horrible things they have done to her but will later. My brother is doing well...the one I am overseeing his affairs. My younger of the three older sisters spent the week with him so that I could be with Kenny while he recovers. Right now we are all just supporting my sisterinlaw and my brother who is her husband. And, of course work. I am going to the doctor in a few minutes to talk about my lab values....then meetings this afternoon and this evening, I am going back down the mountain to be with my sister in law.
talk later. Hope you are all doing well....
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend Cindy. Cancer is such a monster. I'll pray for her. The pain can be so bad. I hope they can control it. Vic
Vickie
Good morning Cindy and my sistas,
Let me just say that we did NOT have a repeat performance of Caralee sleeping all night last night. Oh my. Indeed not. Up at 1, up at 3, up at 6, and I finally gave up and we just moved out to the living room at7:30 a.m. My tail is draggin' this morning, to say the very least!
I'm not sure I feel like taking a 3- mile walk today. I feel more like having an hour long soak in the bubble tub. Thank goodness Carrie comes back this evening. I really need a break.
Nothing much new to report today. The sugar monster tried really hard to take over last night. I can do so well all day long, but then around 7 or 8 at night these horrible cravings appear. About the only way I can defeat them is to just go to bed. Unfortunately my time is not my own any more. And I wanted to stay up and watch Nashville last night. So I struggled. This morning I feel fat and bloated and defeated. Some of that is the fatigue talking, I know. The rest is guilt over eating some candy last night. I didn't binge, but I wish I hadn't given in.
And I've also realized that one year ago today, I was moving us into this house. Oh the stress of that move was horrible. Butch was so so sick. And trying to move Mom here from Nacogdoches was such a huge undertaking. I nearly collapsed under the strain of it all. But what I wouldn't give to be back there right now if it meant being able to spend my days and nights with my darling husband again. Oh how I miss him! Does the loneliness and pain ever go away?
Well I'm going to close before the blue funk completely takes over. Maybe I'll take the bubble bath AND take the walk as well. Love you all!
Vickie
Good morning, everyone.
This is one of those wide-awake, can't sleep nights for me. I felt tired as I went to bed but an hour and fifteen minutes later, I was wide awake. So, it's me and the dog.
The wind is blowing and it's rained HARD on and off. More of the same for today but then the next few days are supposed to be sunny. Can't wait for summer to arrive.
A good friend of mine just recently got a cancer diagnosis. It's pretty serious as the cancer is in several areas of the body. I feel so bad for she and her family. I've known her for 30 years and we've been through a lot together. She lives in another state and so I can't just pop in for a visit. I called her yesterday and she sounds so tired. She says the pain is bad. I pray she can get the right medications to ease her suffering and to give her a fighting chance.
Have two appointments today -- one in town and the other in a neighboring city. Tomorrow, hubby has an appointment in the valley. Next week is more of the same On Saturday of next week, we go to Washington state to visit our son and family. It's been a while since we've been there so it will be great to see them all. I have our dog sitter lined up to take care of our pup.
I hope you have a good day today.
Hugs and kisses.
Cindy P.
Hi, All! Well -- ta da -- no new mole hills in our lawn. Is it too soon to be hopeful that the little sucker is belly up in the trap? We won't know for sure until Saturday when hubby checks it.
Didn't do much today. I slept in until 10 a.m. -- well, that is, once I went back to bed at 7 a.m. after getting up at 6 a.m. to give our dog his meds. The phone rang three different times starting at 8 a.m. I ignored it! Two of the three calls were appointment reminders. WHY do doctor offices call so early in the morning -- don't they know that not all of us are working?!
I hope you all had a good day. Anyone heard from Jeannie? I am hoping that all is as well as can be with she and her hubby following his surgery.
It is nice to see Eileen posting -- while on vacation no less. I always like to see her red typeface on OFF.
Not much to say, I guess. I hope you're having a good evening.
Hugs and kisses.
Cindy P.
Good Evening Carla and OFF,
I watched Frankie this afternoon, coz Colleen flew to Pennsylvania for a job interview. Please pray for her tomorrow and Friday. Her interview is Friday morning. This would be a dream job for her. Trent can work for the construction company where he worked for four years before they got engaged. I'll be watching him tomorrow morning also.
I have to get back to work on paying bills, and finish my taxes.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
I can't explain it, but my mom does the exact same thing to me.
Hugs
Albert Schweitzer
Good afternoon Carla....I didn't know was you until I saw the name "Vinnie". I probably wouldn't of answered otherwise. Soon you will be with your little sweetheart. I am sure she is missing you!!
I hope this this change helps accomplish what you want it to do.
Vickie....Caralee is just beautiful this morning!! She did a great job sleeping last night for only being 2 months old. 
As for me.... everyone is sick around here. The flu and respiratory issues are running fast!!! I had both in the last two weeks. I thought I was the only one. I have intensionally stayed in my apartment. I canceled my grocery/errands yesterday and my cleaning lady today. I am just so darn fatigued. This morning I was talking with a couple ladies down stairs at the mailboxes. They said, so many people are sick with this in both buildings. They were both in bad shape themselves. I heard that yesterday three people were taken to the hospital with this flu. They were the older people. I am going to go down and get my mail at night for awhile!
I did go out for a walk before lunch. It is 63 degrees and sunshine!! I love the sun!!
Now I am going to lay down and nap for a little while. Everything just tires me out.
Have a beautiful day everyone!! Share smiles when you can.
Prayers for our loving OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for those in need. I am hoping all is going well for Jeannie and her husband.
Loads of love and bushels of hugs to all....connie d
I just wish I could understand my mother! Here I am, dieting and exercising for all I'm worth every day and she STILL offers me foods I cannot eat! Somebody PLEASE explain this to me!
Vickie
