WHATS HAPPENING --------FRIDAY

Yesterday was spent working in the green house and transplanting small tomato plants. Would you believe they are already about 3 inches tall and have 4 leaves on them? So I transplanted into like 4 inch pots. Who ever gets those when I bring them to the meeting you will need to keep them in sunny location and keep watered and may have to transplant into bigger pots way before time to plant in the garden because it will be May before they will go into the garden. Tomatoes are warm plants and if it gets below 50 on them they will get stunted and will need really hot weather before they start again. So I never put mine into the garden until I know that the nights are going to stay above 50. Now that I have given that horticultural lesson. Lol Janet: Honey thank you for thinking of me for the jeans but I really don't know what size I wear in jeans. I tried one pair on in wal mart was a size 12 and they fit but another one that fit was a 14. No I don't wear 10 in jeans. I haven't had jeans on in ages don't know if I would even like them anymore. If it weren't for this huge hunk of skin I have hanging in front they might fit better. I think they would be something that I would have to try on to see tho don't you? I would love to have some but don't know what size or style I would look best in. Im going to be in Springfield on Monday I may splurge and go see what I can find . You are a sweetie for thinking of me tho. Once I find out what size maybe I will take you up on it. My daughter bought me a size 12 the other day from a resale shop but I haven't gotten them yet to see. That is so sad about your daughters ,father dying. Can I ask from what? That is so sad that they have never got to know him and now he wont be there for them to get to know. We will keep them in our prayers that they can accept this and put it into a safe place in their minds. Thank God for friends like Melissa. She is a life saver isn't she? Sounds like you will have a busy busy week-end , that is probably good that your kids have things planned and to do. Dannielle: So good that your surgeon sees nothing wrong with you having surgery still on the 14th. Hopefully all will be ok. I know you are getting excited about that. Not many more days is it? Is someone going with you to Tulsa on the 13th to be with you for surgery? What about my greenhouse made you think we should have a Mo. OH family reunion ? lol. You know here would be a good place to have it actually. I have room in my side yard for campers and trailers and tents and we do have the guest house for some one. And we live within throwing distance of the lake. Make it a week end and everyone come. Lol I would love it. And wouldn't cost anyone anything except the cost of gas and food to cook while here. We have a grill and others could bring some grills and food and have a ball. Anyone up for it? Barbara: I took the picture first to put in my book and to actually look at it good. I still cant believe that I have gone down that much in size. But I guess I have. Makes a good reference. Everyone needs to save something to compare your new size too. Sort of helps get your head on right.And your body image straighter in your mind. Rachael: How is baby girl this morning? I sure hope she starts getting better. If not they might need to admit her so she can go under a tent, you think? I hope not tho. Tell your mom that we are all still thinking about her and sure wish she could get online, it would help her in her journey. I cant believe your sister found her own car. Shows that the police weren't looking in the right places huh? That is a shame that it was torn up . I don't understand people that do stuff like that do you? Melissa: I bet you are tired if you completely cleaned a kitchen yesterday. That can sometimes really be a big thing to do. And I know you will want to make room for some of your favorite cooking pieces too. As much as you like to cook I know you have your favorites that you like to use , Right? Nice of Aaron to help Terry with all of that moving furniture. I hope you don't over do it. Take care of your self. Lana: have you figured out anything to do with kitty yet? Most people that I have ever heard of usually putting a collar on with a bell usually works well. Any cat people out there have any ideas? Help? Andrew: didn't you just love seeing the start of Survivor? I knew that was what was going to happen. Will it change each time someone wins a challenge or do they mean that that tribe gets to stay in that nice camp all the time now? That might be a little bit unfair you think? I don't know . Appreciate getting the start of spider plants in March. Im a sucker for any plants. That will be really nice to get them started and growing well for my front porch for the summer. Ok we will hold our breath until you get up here to wash the truck lol Like that is going to happen huh? Wow I had the worse case of the most unbelievable gas in the world . I took 4 gas x strips before it calmed down. I felt like I was exploding. Sure wasn't being very lady like that is for sure but would with each explosion I felt better and better lol. So glad that I was outside and didn't have any one close around lol Claudette want you to know that we are all praying for you and that we all love you. LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS JAN

Well I'm off to Tulsa again today,third time this week. Today is my EGD and my last appointment before I go for my IVC filter the day before surgery. My frined is taking me for that and then my girlfriend and a few couple of other friends will be there for surgery. I'm still not real excited yet but it will come next week I'm sure. Jan I dont know exactly why looking at your pics made me think of a family reunion. Maybe it's because I could tell you had lots of room on your property but wow what s fun idea!! I would definately come. Anyway I need to hit the old highway. Have a super day !! Dannielle

Good morning Jan and OH Peeps- Jan-what I may do is bring a couple of pairs of jeans/pants to the meeting and any shirts that may fit you (skinnny minny) and if they fit and you want to keep them, great-if not-then pay it forward or bring them back to the meeting and maybe they will fit someone else? I think a get together where we can camp would be so much fun!! I am ALL for it, if I am invited as well-that truly sounds like a blast....I was already thinking in my head that it would be great to have a big ol BBQ out here one day and everyone could swim and whatever (put up volleyball, croquet and horseshoes)....so maybe we can have 2 get togethers this summer-huh? We could end the day with a bon fire or hay ride? I am pretty excited about being able to buy some of those camp chairs this summer and actually being able to fit in it! Your pics were amazing, Jan! I have saved a couple pcs from when I hit my highest weight and I cant wait to do that...like get into the pants and have someone else stand in there with me?! I cant wait also to get the tomato plants and have the perfect place for them inside. I have 2 windows that get the most amazing light in, that I wont move them from that spot until I can put them outside and will tt you about the details of that later. Have a lot of things to do out here before spring-and pretty frustrated that we dont have the weather for me to do a lot of it! We also will have to paint the pool after we pressure wa**** this year, we have put it off now for 2 summers....but it HAS to be done this summer and would like to add a rail to the steps. They arent steep-but with bad knees its easier to have something to hang on to when you get in and out, you know? Besides, that last step when you are out of the water and trying to get on the pavement-still not sure if I could do it alone and I am almost 100 lbs lighter. LOL. Danielle, so glad the wait is almost over for you and that it wont be postponed..so, are all the testings done now? Were you able to finish the EGD? We have your place waiting for us on the bench, girlfriend...it will be great for you to join all us losers! Rachael...how is the baby? How are you holding up? I hope and pray she is better and that you have been able to get some rest. I think of you often...cause I was there A LOT when Jon was smaller and his immune system was so weak!! I hated those times and those breathing treatments cause he was so scared of that machine! Let us know how she is-and your still in our prayers! So is your mom...would it be ok to send a card to you (I believe Mel has your address) for you to give to your mom? Thanks! I also am praying they total your sisters car-once the axles get bent-they NEVER drive the same again...now I hope they find the person/people who stole it and bring them to justice!! I tt Sherr yesterday morning...Bailey was doing ok-walked a bit when he got let out in the morning-but was back to sleep-she said he had been drinking-but not eating, but thats to be expected. I would imagine anesthesia would hv the same affect on a pet as it does us-yuck!!! I had a fairly emotional day yesterday....cant lie about it. I am so sad for my daughters and I really am NOT looking forward to Sunday at all. I did get to say my peace (said it as nice as I know how) and said that yesterday needs to be yesterday and thats that. It is what it is-all I asked is that IF he wasnt going to stick around this time-not to even start the whole "getting to really know them" I go from being really angry about the whole thing to really sad and crying! He did tell me he would move back to Vegas IF I told him to-but dont think its fair to rob my daughters of that time with him, and then on the other hand-dont think its fair to them to have gone through what they have with him and now just to get to know him before he passes-just seems unbelievable to me! Its going to be a tough time here in the very near future. To top off that already emotional day-my ex mother in law who just lost her husband 8 days prior-was having to pack her whole house to give to her husbands ONLY child, because he was too afraid ONE of her four children might get something he believes should be his-he is even taking her dishes! Her house is basically walls with pictures on them. He doesnt need the stuff either-since he lives in a huge fancy house on the golf course. I hate it when I hear things like that-and how people get! GREEDY....besides-to me-SHE is the one who took care of her husband for years with his cancer-and to take ALL of her belongings just because.....makes me ANGRY.. I am going to a couple of second hand stores today to see if I can find her a couch or some chairs and then Mel is giving her some spare dishes etc. I then went grocery shopping with my mom-thank goodness I have Jon, cause he keeps me occupied, thats for sure-ecspically when we get to use the CAR cart at Dillons-he is a maniac. We got by the meat dept and some lady was just standing there, blocking our way-and I stopped to look at some meat-and minutes later she had not moved-jon was acting like he was honking at her...making the sounds *beep beep* and she STILL didnt move-so he shouts MOOOOVE LADY.....I felt like road runner when his eyes would bug out! I said "Jon, what are we SUPPOSE to say to the nice lady" and he looked at her and said "move please lady, thank you" My mom left me there and I could see her laughing at me..... Well, the hubby is up and I am gonna sit and tt him for awhile before he has to get ready to leave for work. We never got a chance to talk yesterday....all the kids around all the evening time-so will do it now and will post more later today before I get ready to go run my errands...Hope all have a great Friday. Love, Jan

Good Morning Ya'll, Not much going on with us today, fixin to head off to the gym, other then that just gonna relax around the house and keep warm. I just finished putting a pot of chili on to cook in the crockpot, I used ground turkey instead of beef, ground turkey seems to have alot more protein and we love ground turkey. Lately since I cant seem to eat much meat I thought this would be something good to eat. Jan that WAS a great start to Survivor. I dont know if the camp will change each time a team wins a challenge, I kind of think it will but guess we'll have to wait and see. If it dont then thats really gonna bite for the other team that has nothing. I want to put my spider plants out around my deck this year. The landlord told me the other day that they are gonna build a roof for the deck this spring so now I can hang plants all around it, thats gonna be great. The deck is about 14ft x 14ft, it'll be really nice with a roof on it. Jan please DONT hold ya breath to long LOL ya might end up turning blue before I can drive that far and wash ya truck LOL. Well Im gonna go get my day started, hope everyone has a great Friday!! Bless ya's Andrew

Good morning Missouri..... Hope this finds everyone doing good this morning.....Jaiden is doing a little better today....she slept from 8pm last night until about 330am so at least I got a little rest....she did go back to sleep this morning for about an hour or so, so of course I dozed off on the couch and slept for a little bit then got up and got my son off to school.....Tonight is the last night of antibiotics for Jaiden and then we go to Springfield on Monday for a follow up with her pediatrician....Her appetite is getting a little better....she is in her playpen playing with my car keys.....she is such a silly little girl...when we tell her we are going bye bye she grabs my keys and a little purse I bought her and runs towards the door....she is definitely going to be a girly girl.....I can't believe in 8 more days she will be one year old.....time has flown.... Today I am going to do a little more spring cleaning and I have to get a bag packed for my son....he is spending the night with a little guy that he goes to school with....he is all excited....I also have to get some stuff ready for Jaiden because my dad and I are going to go to Pacific ( up by St Louis ) tomorrow for my aunts 70th birthday....I am excited about going because alot of my dad's family have not seen my daughter yet....I am also going to continue ready some of my book that I bought.....I have already read one this week and am almost done with my second one.... I have to go out and about today also for a couple things so I better get on to doing my chores..... May God bless each and everyone of you in your many travels today..... To all the pre and post op people good luck and stay encouraged and visit our board frequently.....we love new people to our family.... God bless Rachael

Hi everyone, just wanted to say hello and thank you for the prayers. It has been a long week, Bailey is still sleeping a lot. His incision is starting to swell up and I am worried. I talked to the Vet, and he says it would swell, but if it got "really big" I'd have to bring him back up to "have the incision lanced" I almost fainted. I am not sane enough to judge if it's regular amounts of swelling or infection gathering under the skin, and if he needs to go back. The vet is out of town tomorrow anyway, so Sunday is the earliest I could rush him back up there. (((this new vet is 45 mins away)))) He cries a lot, a sad little quiet, painful cry...which I have never heard him make before....My (human) son finally looked at the stitches today and he almost fainted.....I think it totally freaked him out. I was talking to my GRRL, Janet C. today and had to hurry and hang up, because I could feel the need to.... coming on...LOL Sorry JC, you know I love you. Sherr