WHATS HAPPENING FOR SATURDAY

Thursday was a very tense and horrible day for everyone. Melissas surgery was on everyones mind and as we all joined together in prayer 3 surgeons worked to save her life and the quality of it. We are so thankful that they have found the problems and that hopefully she has been fixed. I wonder if any of the problems can be attribituted to the horrible time she had during the repair of the hernia last year?

Thank God that it sounds like she might be free of pain at last and that maybe her dreams for her life might be on track now.

 

MELISSA: Hope that Janet will give you a great big hug from all of us and let you know how much you are loved. Take care and do as the doctors ask ok. WE will keep on praying that you heal fast and will be up and going before long.

 

Joe and I worked today hauling dirt and putting it in the iris bed. We still need more. Sunday we will go and get the last of it and then put the iris to bed in there new home either Sunday evening or Monday I will be glad to get them back in the ground and started growing again so they will hopefully bloom next spring. I don’t know there are an awfully lot of them that are little and will need some growing to get up to blooming size I think.

 

My brother came down today with his new girlfriend. He is very infatuated with her . She seems to be a nice person but this is the first time I met her and haven’t been around her for a long time yet. Hopefully she will be a good person and wont hurt him. He has had two bad marriages in his life and even tho I know he has his faults I know both of his ex.wives and they were awful. So hopefully this lady will be his sole mate.

 

Grandkids came over for supper tonight. I like fixing things for them all to eat. The only thing of the meal I couldn’t or didn’t have was the potatoes. I had chicken, peas, tomatoe, and watermelon for dessert. They all had the pie that I had made for Joe which I could have had some too because it was a sugar free banana cream pie on gramham cracker crust with fresh sliced bananas on top. But I preferred the watermelon. I love the stuff and it especially taste good since surgery. That makes the 3 one I have bought in the last month. Lol I love how sweet it is, how it fills me up and I ge****er from it too.

 

 

JANET: we all just want to give you one big ole hug…..i know how worried you have been over Melissa and now that the worst is over . breath girl breath.

 

Have you heard from Nutti? I looked over on the Arkansas board too because she had been posting there because her surgery was in Arkansas and there is nothing there on her either.

How are all the kids and everything. Has your daughter postponed her wedding ? Some of the places in Eureka Springs wont give you your money back if you cancel but maybe if she calls and ask if the date can be changed they will allow that.

 

Just wanted to let you know that we all love you very much for taking care of your best friend. Now take care of Janet. Ok?

 

 

CHELL 06: Oh I bet you have been having fun with your granddaughter with you haven’t you?

No that doesn’t sound selfish at all about not having them while you are doing the fasting. That is hard enough to do on your own.

 

Oh yeah I can eat meatloaf …ground beef in almost any form is a good meat for me. Not many are. I think it is the fact that I just cant get them chewed up enough. They make me sick especially steak or roast. And baked fish oh no that stuff just doesn’t like my pouch or maybe it is the other way around.

 

 

RIANNA: you sound like you are having the time of your life in New Orleans .

Boubon street

is a neat street isnt it. I loved all the old houses and stuff there when we were there. Is that all still there ?

 

Yes the St. Louis Catherdral is beautiful isnt it? Very old and very beautiful. Hope the wedding was lovely. And you and your mom enjoy every minute you are there.

 

 

DEANNA: I am so glad that you had a good and wonderful visit with Lloyd. Sure hope this works out for you. I know you haven’t had a lot of experiences with Love and hope and pray that it is kind to you .

Will be nice to have him in your own territory to see how he functions and maybe to see him better. Don’t know if this makes sense to you or not but to see how he really fits with your life.

I know that Cody was ready for Mom to come home and be with him once again.

Love you and hope nothing but the best for you and your little one.

 

  

 

Well im going to close this and get it posted fairly quick since I have to get up really early tomorrow and open the store at 9am.

Maybe some of you can come by and see me. I will be there till 5pm.

 

LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS

JAN

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE, I'M JUST POPPING IN TO LET YOU ALL KNOW I'M STILL LURKING AND READING JUST DON'T POST MUCH. I DON'T KNOW IF I  TOLD YOU ALL OR NOT BUT DENNIS WILL BE SIGNING UP FOR HIS SOCIAL SECURITY. HIS DIABETES SEEMS TO BE UNCONTROLABLE. HE HAS HYPERTENSION AND NEUROPATHY, HIS FEET ARE PRETTY MUCH DEAD BACK TO THE CENTER OF HIS FOOT. SO HIS DOCTOR SAID HE NEEDS TO GO ON DISABILITY. I DO HOPE TO COME TO THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MEETING IN JULY WITH TAMMY HUGHES, I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT! EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY. JANET GIVE MELISSA A HUG FOR ME AND TELL HER I'M STILL PRAYING FOR HER.

Good morning Missouri.... I am up early because my little girl decided she needed to get an early start today...I have so much to get done this weekend since we will be leaving for Nebraska on Tuesday evening when I get off work...I am so excited to be getting out of this place for a while...work has been crazy....Dalton called the other night and was excited that we were going to be there with him to spend July 4th with the family...as first we weren't going to be there until the 5th but since my husband starts his vacation today after he gets off work will be leaving Tuesday as soon as I get off work...Then next Friday my hubby and I and mother in law and two nieces will fly out of Omaha to California...I can't wait...As much as I love both my children I need this vacation badly.... I am so glad that Melissa came through surgery ok...I have been worried sick about her...Janet please when you go to see her give her a huge hug for me and my family....Let her know that she is definitely in my prayers....Also if you could please send me her cell number, so that I can call and check on her while I am on vacation....I would appreciate it... Well I hope that everyone has a wonderfully blessed weekend....be safe.... God bless Rachael

Well, Praise the Lord!! Another miracle in Melissa! We have an AWESOME God, don't we? Good Morning Everyone!! Glad to see that everything went okay for Frick and Frack and all those down there with them!  Raining here again and has been for days! Gloomy, gloomy! As soon a the pharmacy opens here in town I need to run up there is get a refill on David's pain killers and run them up to his work! He ran out, took the rest of mine and needs more! His legs and feet are killing him! He walks around here like Tim Conway (when he played the little old man) and he just turned 50. He has been to our pcp many times about it and has seen a podiatrist (foot doc) and a bone doc....no luck for fixing them...he will just have to live with them the way they are. He is extremely flat footed and what muscle or ligaments he has left in his arch push out toward the inside of his feet...I know it's gotta be painful. Our pcp doesn't want to give David any more painkillers than what he's taking now but he is gonna have to do something....David is gonna end up killing himself with all the med "****tails" he's making, trying to find relief. I have ordered special pads and/or archs for his boots and shoes, a foot spa (which only makes his feet worse)....I don't know what else to do. I am going with him to our pcp Tuesday....David has decided that he is going to tell the doc that he had better give him something stronger and as for him possibly getting addicted....David's though's are: If I'm going to be in the much pain and it's going to last the rest of my life, what does it matter if I become addicted. I hate to tell him but his heart is what matters or should I say Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy!  Our doc needs to find something that will last longer because the medicine that David takes is strong enough for the most part but they don't last long enough. Instead of him taking his meds every 6 to 8 hours like it says, he is taking them every 3 to 4 hours to keep the pain under control which causes him to run out halfway through the month, then he's after mine. When I run out were both scrambling to find relief before the next month's supply comes in.  If anyone out there is reading this and is going through this same thing or knows of anyone that is, please let me know! If you know of any meds that we can suggest to our doc, please let us know that as well. I have looking on the internet for help....I just don't know what meds he can take that will work with all the other meds he has to be on for the heart problem. My rash was almost gone then I went out and worked in my garden and "poof" I'm covered again! Just the humidity and heat gets it going. Right now, I'm having to stay inside and keep the a/c on! Even in 70 degree weather...the humidity is too high!....grrrrr My daughter and granddaughter were over yesterday. We had a nice time. My granddaughter, Emilie is getting so big! I wish they still lived down here by us. A month or so ago....there was an incident where I believe it was two cousins were fighting, one pulled out a gun and the other went and got his shotgun...one of them accidently shot and killed a little four year old that was running around playing in the yard....these people lived four doors down from where my daughter, her bf and their two children live. Timothy, their boy ended up having to go to a grievance counselor over it and is still having some issues. I bought him a book that might help...it's called "I saw something really bad happen." I know it's not a cure all but I sure hope it helps. Well, that's it for me today! Janet...hugs and prayers for you and tell your sidekick I have hugs and prayers for her as well! I love you guys! God Bless....Deb M @}}~}~~~

Deb,   When you go to the PCP with David ask him if he can prescribe a pain patch. This may help him tremendously.  It is applied to skin and absorbs slowly over time.  Colette

Thank you Colette....I forgot all about those! My Mom had them when she had Leukemia. Why did I have to be a blonde?....lol Anyway, God Bless you for that, it might be just what he needs! Love & Prayers, Deb M

Good Morning Jan and OH Peeps~ How is everyone today? I woke up at 3:30 and havent been able to fall back to sleep-but I sure want to get back and bed-and just snooze-LOL....When Im done with this post, I may curl up on the couch for 1/2 hr or so before I have to head to town.  Its really cloudy and overcast here-and we are expecting more rain today! Our area is hosting the airfest right now-and so its been crazy driving conditions and very crowded-so much road rage- I just hate driving in it!! Several really bad accidents on the freeway too-that holds up traffic for a couple of hours or so too-so, I have been taking different routes into town. Im going to get up to the hospital and visit Mel and her family for a bit-and then I told my dad I would help him out at the motel for the next 3 days since they have been at max capacity all week with the airfest going on and all-but we did manage to save 2 good rooms for Mels family-Originally, I only reserved one, but another became available yesterday, so we reserved that one as well-and would have probably been able to rent out about 10 more yesterday alone!! My dad gave them the weekday rate, and so I was happy we could do something to help out that way!! So, I am going to be helping my dad for the next 3 days~and then I think I will be very happy, to say the least-to just sit at home and veg out and do nothing!!! That will be so sweet. If the rain would ever stop for more than 24 hours-we have so much to do outside-but by the time the ground starts to dry out-its raining again. Havent been in the pool for days and we havent been able to get the water line done yet because of the weather. I cant wait to have cold water back in the kitchen and front bathroom again!! Megan came over last night when Aaron went to work and spent a couple of hours with us-we tried on her dress again and it fits so much better now-not too tight or anything. I am taking her on Thurs to get her nails done and then we have arranged for a makeover and hair to be done Saturday morning. My treat. I cant wait!!  I told her that I really didnt want her to relocate the wedding-I want her to do what she WANTS and what she wanted was beautiful-I love her for offering to change everything, but I just want her to do what she planned. I dont think Mel is going to be doing much of anything-but Megan wants to see if she can come if its in this area-where she wont have to travel too far-will see. I know that when Mel realizes what they are saying her length of stay is going to be-she is going to freak out about possibly missing the wedding-BUT-I dont care what she says or does-I AM NOT letting her over-do it! SHE IS going to do what the doctor says and IF she thinks she is going to do something because she is feeling better-I will sit on her-and I will stay there until she is healed-LOL....All in the name of love-LOL LOL (and to quote her, herself-she will get glad in the same pants she gets mad in-LOL) Have told her that she owes me a box of clairol when this is all over with-I just dyed my hair-and the greys are showing through already-LOL... I was pretty bummed out to get on the scale yesterday morning and it read 2# more than last Friday, but then again, I got my visit from Aunt Flo-I always look forward to that, then factor in all the stress this week-Im really surprised it wasnt 20#-LOL-then I prob would have cried. Im not eating or drinking any differently-just seem to be tolerating shakes and yogurt again, nothing else tastes good and I really havent been hungry. Its funny-all the time up at the hospital with all the kids-they would ask if I wanted something to eat when they were going down to the cafeteria-and I would be like-you guys just ate (looking at my watch) oh-well, that was 5 hours ago-LOL....I wouldnt be hungry and so it just seemed like they were down there all the time- The hospital food here is pretty good-but their coffee is AWESOME-like it better than starbucks actually. Its really really strong and hot-and thats the way I like it (ok-pervs, I wasnt thinking of my man-but since you were thinking it-LOL-I agree!) Mike and I were going to plan a date night tonite and go to the movies or dinner or something.....but we are going to do that Tues instead I think-when everything is settled down and I dont have to help my dad and Mel should be doing good by then. Im really looking forward to that!! Im not sure what happened, but when I got home last night-my knee was swollen-and looked like I had a stack of pancakes in there....I knew it was bothering me-but didnt realize it was swollen like that until I got home and put my jammies on. Man-it was so swollen and blue again....so I put ice and heat on it, took something for the pain and off to bed I went. Felt bad-miss the kids!! Miss Mike! Him and the girls have been taking most of my calls and making calls for me~I just feel so tired-and YES-I KNOW-I am doing my best to take care of ME because I wont be any good to anyone if I get run down-I know that!!! Its hard to go, go, go~and then be exhausted when you dont really feel like you have done anything! **I will give Mel hugs and love from everyone-and Terry will be bringing the laptop up there when she is awake a little more-that may be a couple of days-right now, they are just trying to keep her comfortable. We requested a different room for her today and so we are hoping that she gets moved-but at any rate-when the laptop is there-I plan on getting on it and reading all the posts from you guys to her! She will be overwhelmed. I have told a lot of you that IF you want to send cards-your more than welcome to send them to my house-and put her name on the back or corner or something and I will take them up to her-I will see her every day-so she WILL get it the day I do-or next day at the latest. The hospital she is at-is the same one I worked for-for almost 7 years and they have one central mailing center-and it would be very questionable that she would get a card sent to her there-even if she is there for 3 weeks-LOL-they are horrible about that! If you want to send her a card and dont have my address-email me and I will send it to you. Thanks. Well, I am getting off here-going to sit and talk to Mike for a bit and then get ready to go to town. I wont be bac****il late this afternoon-so I will get on and post then an update on Mel. I want to thank everyone so much-on behalf of Mel and her family-and my family too-for the prayers for her. I KNOW that it was a miracle yesterday-considering what ALL the surgeons said to us-and what to expect-and then God had other plans and none of the horrible things they told us were so!!! God heard ALL our prayers-and we all stood together, in faith and never waivered and that means something...I know she is in a lot of pain right now..but my sister is alive-and she will be fine now-and wont need to go to Columbia or Kansas City, because they got it all taken care of yesterday. Lets keep her in prayer for a speedy recovery-as well as Nutti, Brendas hubby, Dennis,Susan and her family in dealing with their loss, Cindy from the board and for Sugars MIL.  Many thanks to all of you. All my love and prayers-and I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day. Love, Janet

Good day! Well as for me I am now 12 days out and am feeling the pain mostly just in my drain site area. I feel like i have to hold my *appron* up every time I stand up so it isn't pulling. I can't wait tell it is healed and feeling better. It is nice to have the drain out which gave a lot of relief but I thought I would be feeling even better. Not so lucky I guess. I only share this so if you have an advise to help me be more comfy. My husband said "My wife is a true Christian, with all she's gone through with this surgery she never complains". That sure makes me feel good. With out Christ I would be no where.  I've started back on milk baised protien shakes. Ohh so good! I hope I don't have any intalerince. None thus far.  Jan- If you ever want to come help me in my garden come on over. lol But at this point we don't have a house or a garden. We could use some prayers on the house hunt. We can't decide what we want to do. Looks more and more like we'll get a little smaller house then I would like and just stay there 4 years then sale and get a nicer, bigger one. In 4 yeas all our debts will be paid off and I'm sure to be done with school. We hope to have one little one by then too.  Rianne- OH how I wish I were on vacation! Soon I hope. Maybe next June! lol I am glad you are having a good time. I've never been there so I know nothing about it really.  Janet- I am think and praying for you and Mel. Please don't forget to take care of yourself through everything. Thanks for keeping us up to date on how Mel is doing. I pray for a fast recovery.  You know my number if you need someone to write in a update.  Chelle- I bet having your grand daughter is peer joy! Enjoy every minute!  Fasting huh?  I will be think ing and praying for you. When does that start?  How long to you have to fast? Deanna- I don't think we've meat. Hello! I'm Erin and I'm 12 days post op. I'm glad you got to spend time with your loved one. I bet your son was glad to have you home though. I hope him coming to see you later this summer works out for you. Greetings! Well I'm off to a relaxing day.

Howdy Everyone... Haven't posted alot in the past few days so I thought I would get on and say hi to everyone.  I had posted earlier this week about having problems with my stomach and not getting in enough protein,water or food...I went to the doctor thursday and I was dehydrated. But she said since I was still peeing a few times a day she thougth if I got my stomach back in order I could nip that in the bud on my own....So she gave me Reglan to go with my aciphex and it seems to be making a big difference.  I emailed Natalie at Dr.Scotts office and she called me back yesterday and she said the new med was a great one and it was ok if I took it.....My pcp had told me to check with her and make sure and she had wanted me to tell her she done a CBC done and my WBC was up a little. She said normally she woldn't be worried about it but since I wasn't all that far out from surgery she wanted them to know incase they wanted me on an antibiotic....But Natalie said it was fine unless I started feeling really bad or started running a temp........            So I took one of the new pills as soon as I got them yesterday and could tell a difference right off the bat....I drank some water with no problems...No discomfort and alot less belching!!!! Was such a relief!!! I even ate 3 different times yesterday and it was alot better with the medicine...I still belched quite a bit but she told me I might as well get use to that...she said that comes along with the surgery......So today I am going to start back with my protein and start pusing the fluids again!! I'm ready too...I weighed Thursday and with not getting my protein and fluids I had only lost 5lbs in almost 2 weeks!!! I was really dissapointed but at least it was lost and not gained lol lol lol.....It feels good to have some energy back!!! I hope to get some house work done today.....It looks like a tornado hit here!!! I was in bed for most of 4 days then run thrusday and yesterday so I got my work cut out for me..... I agree!!!! WE do have an AWSOME GOD!!! He has done alot for alot of different people on here but I think he really put the work out there with Mel during her surgery!!! They had soooo much to do for her and things turned out really well for her!!!  Janet your a wonderful friend for being there with her and doing all you have done...She is very lucky to have such a sweetheart for a friend!!! I pray GOD works as woderfully with you when you decide to get things done with your back!!!!! Susan..I miss seeing you on the board!! Please let us know when you get back and how your doing!!!! Cheryl....How you doing sweetie??? I am soooo sorry I have not gotten in touch with you lately!! I just been feeling so awful and haven't been on a whole lot...Gotta work on my house today but tonight when I settle down I will try to catch you online! I hope things are going well for you! I seen that Brenda posted about the two of us trying to make it to the COF meeting in July....Yall pray things go well for the both of us and nothing comes up for either of us!!! I am looking so forward to seeing all the ones there the last time I got to come up and seeing and meeting some of the newbies that has been coming!!!  Well my mind has went blank and I can't remember all I wanted to say to everyone...I guess I am going to have to start making a list as I read thru the posts !!!! I think of you all daily and have you all in my prayers!!! I hope everyone is doing well....May God Bless each of you.....LUV & HUGS....Tammy~ammy