Roll Call Wednesday

Good Morning Everyone - Yesterday turned out to be a busy but productive day.  First things first, I got to meet Pam S!  What a doll.  I was so excited to be able to meet Pam.  I feel like I already know her and it was just catching up with a long lost friend.  Calvin and I met w/ Dr. Rosen and his team to talk about the possibilities of Calvin having gastric bypass.  The appointment went well.  Calvin has a lot of homework and will have to get clearance from his hep doc.  They have to make sure his liver is healthy enough.  We left with some hope that maybe, just maybe he can have the surgery, get the weight off of him and then he can go back on treatment for the hep c.  Right now his weight is stopping him from starting treatment. We were able to meet with a physiologist last night whom specializes in adolescents and grief counseling.  She confirmed that the right and safe thing to do is to get Amanda to IL.  We were so torn and needed to make sure that we were doing the right thing for her.  We left the appointment with a ton of bricks lifted.  It was really nice to have an outside person listen and give feedback.  We will be setting up an appointment with Dr. Annie so Amanda can meet with her and then will have family counseling as well.   Slight change of plans.. Originally I was flying out to MD on Friday.  Well, I'm driving to MD tomorrow after work.  Calvin is flying out on Friday.  We will then load up on Saturday morning.  I will drive back and Calvin & Amanda will fly back on Saturday.   Please continue to keep us in your prayers that we have a safe weekend. What does everyone else have going on? Hope you all have a great Wednesday.  If life deals you lemons, make lemonade.   I have lemonade for sell!  Christina

Good morning Christina and Il board, Well yesterday was going great until I started to feel all stuffed up!  I can not breath out of my nose and my ears hurt!  So I thought I would go to bed early last night and I have not been able to sleep at ALL!  I feel miserable!!!!!!  Because I can ONLY breath through my mouth,  I'm getting light headed!  I guess all of this does not help that I am addicted to Afrin.  That started 5 years ago when I was pregnant w/ Maddie.  My nose got so swollen and stuffed up, Afrin was the only thing that would help me breath.  Thats one of my goals before surgery is to get off of it!!!  I am so glad Christina that you guys found Dr. Annie.  I will continue to keep your whole family in my prayers.  I'll keep you in mind this weekend while you are traveling and pray that you be safe!!!  How is Amanda reacting to coming back to IL?  Hopefuly one day she will realize how blessed she is to have a stepmom like you!!!!   Well,  I better get going.....I'm going to try to get some rest and blow my nose!!!!! Kim

Hi Kim - Those summer colds are the worst!  I sure hope you get feeling better quickly!  How did you doc appointment go for your weigh in?  I hope the cleansing did the trick! Dr. Annie is wonderful!  I'm glad we found her too.  Amanda has cut off all communication with us so needless to say, she does not want to move and I understand.  But we are responsible for her well-being and we can't help her with what she is going thru being 800miles away.  We were actually advised not to let her know we are coming because they are afraid she will run.  It's ugly but we will get thru it one day at a time. Get some rest lady and thanks for the continued prayers. Christina

 

GM Christina and Kim,  Christina, drive safely and be aware of your surroundings. Kim, hopefully you can kick the summer bug you are getting. Nothing is worst then summer bugs. Drink some hot tea, and get some comfort foods, then cuddle up for the day. If you can. Since I am off work the rest of the week, today I plan on getting my granddaughters room cleaned. It has gotten junky this summer, and she will be visiting at the end of next week.  Then I have some errands to run and this evening we will be meeting friends for a light supper.  I would also like to get out in the sun a bit  today, the bit of tan I have is fading away.  Looking at this post, I think I have a busy day planned. Maybe I should just go back to work, I wouldn't be as busy!!

Lisa

GM Lisa - Enjoy your time off.  I hope you can get some "me" time.  Sounds like your schedule is pretty busy.

Go play in the sun, now that's an order.  Just be smart! Hugs Christina

 

 

Good morning Illinois!  State budget wasn't signed, they have until August 8th before it effects schools, that is when they give the money out to the school districts.  Writing in blue today cause that is how I feel.  Sorry I didn't reply to any messages yesterday, it was just one of those days that I sat by the radio listening for updates, and got depressed, when I should have got on here and chatted with you all cause you make me feel better. Christina, you are a smart lady, and I told you that you and Calvin was doing the right thing.  I am sure things will work out.  Please be care driving.  Hopefully things will work out for Calvin to have surgery, sounds like that would really help. I am finally over my cold thing, so I am gonna call Gena D., and hopefully we can meet up sometime.  I am gonna get out and start meeting people, and if we get to go on our vacation, depends on the state, after I get back, I am looking into a part time job, can't believe I want to actually work, must be the surgery..lol Hope everyone else has a wonderful day! Dee (now going back to red)...lol

Good Morning Dee - I'm sorry you're blue..  this is a safe place for you to come and get the support you need.  Please don't feel like you can't yell, kick or scream if you need to.  That's what were here for, to support one another.  Not just with wls but with lifes journey. I'm glad to hear you're over the cold.  Now get your booty out there and meet some people!  Life is too short. Hang in there. Christina

Christina, good morning to you and all of IL. I got your PM. I can tell by this message and it that you are just about walking on air because of those bricks being removed. We are here for you as a sounding board. Thank you for sharing your lives with us even if it is giving you lemonade right now. You are continuing to mold that beautiful girl's life by stepping in and bringing her to live with you. You both are realists and know that it is going to be tough but hang in there because God will reward you in the end. Not much here but work today and then Dave and I are going out to celebrate his birthday tonight. He is the big 60 today.  Christine

Good Morning Chris - After reading your post, I was getting all teared up.  I know in my heart we are doing the right thing and I appreciate the support we have gotten from you and all of my other OH friends.  If it was not for you guys, I probably would have cracked by now.  Have a great time tonight. Christina

GM Everyone!  I am getting ready to leave for work right now.  Last night we were without power for a while and when we got that back our comcast went out!  Can't win I guess.  No on line classes for me last night!   Today I have work, and then more getting ready for the garage sale that is this weekend!   I think I am also going to call my PCP and see when I can get in for my consult on the 6 mnth diet.  I so wanna get going with that. Other than that, nothing going on around here. Christina, you and Calvin and Amanda are all in my prayers, please drive safely and be careful! I hope that everyone else has a great day and is feeling good. Once again, Happy Birthday to Dave.