Good Monday Morning Cali

How do you feel, Monica?  Congratulations, I am so proud of you.

Kim

I was glancing through Monica so I just wanted to let you know I attempted but feel a bit like I failed.

As you all know I've been fighting this cold and cough for over two weeks.  My body was screaming not to run, but my mind said "Don't be a quitter, push through."  Well, my body won.  At mile 8 I was having trouble breathing and coughing very bad.  It almost felt like an asthma attack, except I've never had one.

So I climbed up the stairs at the beach shortly after mile 8 to Coronado Street and walked up to Broadwa where I asked Harley to come get me.  Talk about disappointment.  I made eight miles while very sick though, so I guess that's nothing to sneeze at.

For anyone thinking about entering an event like this, don't let my failure to complete the Half Marathon deter you.  Quite the contrary, always try.  The training made me stronger and I know there's a Half Marathon with my name on it in the future.

Thank you for asking Monica!

Good Morning Barb and Cali,

Been up for a few hours now, a little tired still, but moving.  I think one of my problems with being so tired, is my pulse rate is so slow...today is was 43.  It's because of my heart meds, I am going for a check up next month so I will talk to her about decreasing them.

Barb, I am so sorry about Ron's dad.  I will keep everyone in my prayers.  Your strong Christian beliefs will pull you through, eventho it will be with a very heavy heart.  Know that so many care and love you both.  I hope that there is a miracle for his dad and he comes back around. 

As for me, it will be a day with friends and family.  I cannot wait.  Have a great day all.

hugs, diane

Diane,

Thank you so much for yourr prayers and good thoughts.  Bert looks much better tonight than he did last night and I am grateful Ron's sister is now here from Canada/  We'll take one day at a time and see how things will progress.

Hugs and love from Ron too,
Barb

I haven't been a big poster on the Cali site but you all are such fun so I am gonna make it a point to post more :-)

Barb, sorry to hear about your Father in Law. Tell Ron I am thinking of you guys and your family today.

Had a great weekend since I was able to attend our monthly support group which I really enjoy and had a relaxing Birthday dinner for my dad last night. Only thing missing is my son who is off on tour with the Navy in Italy right now. I will send pics to him so he doesn't feel so left out though.

I am taking a sick day today. I didn't get a lick of sleep last night and seems the puppy wanted to make sure I didn't get any this morning. Ugh..I will try again in a little bit.

Everyone, have a great day!
Tammy

Tammy,

Thanks so much for your kind thoughts.  We are so comforted by all of the thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,
Barb

Hi BARB and Cali, Barb sorry to hear about your father, will be praying for recovery for him.  Just remember to take care of yourself, we tend to forget about ourselves when we have family who need extra care.  my weekend was trying, discovered my dog had severe fleas and I had to tackle it yesterday, took 3 hrs of sitting on hard toilet seat now my back and butt is paying the price, so no work for me today :)

I hope everyone is having a great Monday! half the day is gone.
all of you take care of yourselves.

Judy.

Thank you so much for your prayers, they are working as he looks so much better tonight than he did last night.  I think ultimately he may need assisted living but we'll take one day at a time.

Hugs,
Barb

Barb, just wanted to let you know you and your family are in my thoughts. Its hard for anyone no matter how strong and upbeat we are, when we have times as these. Its hard to just have to standy by and feel helpless.

I pray for no suffering and bless you all.

Please call me if there is anything I can be of help with or do. I have been through this myself and it never gets easier but nice to have a support system.

Hugs, Mary Kaye

Mary Kaye,

Thank you SO much for your kind thoughts and support.  We'll take it a day at a time and just see what God has in store for us.

Hugs,
Barb