WHATS HAPPENING FRIDAY

Well I gave my boss at Hanes my two week notice. She got sort of teary eyed . Gosh didn’t mean to make her cry lol. No she really didn’t cry just said she was sorry that I was quitting but understood that if she could make that kind of money doing something else she would too. Lol

 

Wasn’t many people posted to the thread today. Guess everyone was busy .

Boy I know one thing I have to and I mean have to do tomorrow. And that is clean my computer desk tomorrow. I have so much piled on here can barely see the screen. My computer screen isnt the biggest in the world anyway. I told Joe that I want a big thin flat screen for Christmas this year.

 

Last night my grandson in law almost stepped on a copperhead snake. Scare him half to death, I think, Well it would have me and im not afraid of snakes. But a copperhead, well lets just say I have respect for them and give them plenty of room.

 

I think I finally figured out what was wrong with the one pond up front and why it kept empting out the pond. Where the hose was run up to the top of the waterfall I had made it too short and the water was running back down under the bottom of the hose onto the ground. So I made it longer and then put rocks on it so it would have to lay down into the waterfall and it hasn’t leaked any more at all now. Yea!!! For me. Another mystery solved. Lol

 

 

            DEBBIE  M: when I had my mammogram here a couple of months ago they thought they found something I went back they did ulta sounds and more mamos and more ultra sounds and finally decided it was nothing. I ask for prayer on here but thru it all I refused to be upset until and if they finally game me the bad word.  Then I was going to tell them well just cut both of them completely off right now. I will opt for reconstruction and hopefully that will be that. Lol

Hang onto Gods hand and he will guide you and hold you up when you get tired ok?

Know that all of us are in agreement that we are praying that it be nothing and that God will just heal you if it is something. Ok?

Keep an eye on the mice in your house. Lol

 

 

JANET: So sorry you are so sick. And hurting again sweetie. I know you are very anxious to get some reliefe sometime soon.

Hey the med I was thinking of for depression is Lexapor. It starts working pretty quick A friend of mine is on it and she said she could tell the difference in as little as 24 hours. Not a big difference in the short time but a difference never the less.

 

Did you make it with the daughter to the counseling session?

 

Yeah I really think the surgeons should be reported to someone that is for sure. To leave something that important left undone is almost criminal to me.

 

TAMMY-AMMY: why did you have to run off so fast the other day? We really missed you and Brenda at the COF meeting the other night. Well hopefully next month you can come. Ok?

Love you much , Can I help?

 

 

BEV: The meds could be causing your increased fatigue. Don’t know.

 

Not sure exactly when my new job will start. Have to wait for my Nursing lic. To come in. Probably around the 13^th or so.

 

 

Love all of you :

 

LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS

JAN

Howdy Everyone..... I can't believe it's already the weekend again!!! I have got to stay home a few days and get things around the house under control again....Seems like you miss a few days doing things and it triples up on ya lol lol... I'd like to thank you all for the prayers you sent up for my unexpected trip to N.Carolina!!! And like to thank Mel for calling me and checking on me...that meant alot to me!!!  I was planning on going but thought it was going to be the first week of Aug....But I got a call from my daughter Sunday Evening and ended up having to go home and pack a quick bag and hit the road that evening....I already mentioned on here before that things weren't going well with her marriage and I was complaining about my SIL taking things out on our baby girl!! Things just kept getting out of hand with it all and it was time to get out of dodge.....She was upset that it happened right when I was fianally getting to go to a meeting...She knew how excited I was and how much I wanted to get to see everyone again and she kept telling me she would hang in there a few more days to go on to my meeting...  And that's what I was going to do but then I talk to my sister and I decided I needed to get down there and get them home!!!! I packed so fast ,after I got on the road I got to wondering if I had packed stuff that even matched lol lol....I don't know how I kept from getting a ticket on the way up there....I wanted to make it safely but everytime it got a bit quiet and I got to thinking about all the crap going on and memories from my past kept creeping up on me....I would look down and doing 80-90 mph.....A 15-17 hr trip seems alot longer when you heart is breaking for one of you children and wanting to be there to them in a heart beat!!!! Anyways ...I got her and the baby back with me....Now we just got to work on her getting back on her feet and finding out what steps she wants to take next....But like I told her she will do it....She isn't the first woman to have to rebuild a life as a single mother..... Brenda....I am soooo sorry I had to cancel on you at such short notice....I too wanted to go to the meeting so badly... And I was looking so forward to meeting you as well.....If your not too mad at me over it I would love to set things up for us to try again next month!!!  I also wanted to let ya know I'm praying for your husband....I am sorry the two of you are dealing with so much at the moment!!! Jan....Congrats on the new job...I hope things go great for you there and hope it is less tiresome than the other job has been on you....I am sorry we had to cancel on you like that too....My brain was so out of whack by the time I got around to pulling out of the drive way I wasn't thinking clearly about much of anything...I even had to call Joe to have him look up Brendas number to let her know what was going on....Im sorry I didn't think of having him call you as well!!!!  Janet.....Sweetie I'm sorry your having to deal with being sick on top of everything else....I hope you get to feeling better really soon.... I bet Susan was tickled to get to spend time with yall like that....I am soo glad you all had a good time and that Mel felt like coming over and being with yall as well.... Is Megan feeling any better???? How did things go with the meeting for your younger daughter??? When is she suppose to leave to go live with her sperm donor???  Is Jon doing better over the lil kitty yet??  Mel....So are you going to find a different doctor to go to over the hernia thing??? I don't know if I would want the same doctor messing with me after not fixing things all at once and getting it over with....I hope to hear more on what they said today and when they think they can get things fixed for you.....Please know I am praying for you! And I want to thank you again for posting for me about Amy while I was out of town...My sister doesn't have a computer or I would have done it instead of calling you and adding something else on top of all you have going on already... Susan....So glad you are feeling better....Still praying for you to get to feeling 100% again soon!!!  Cheryl...I haven't heard from you in awhile....Hope things are going good your way....Drop a line when you get time.... Debbie M...I hated to hear about the worrying you been having....I had my first scare when I was 34! I had started having my mammagrams early..I think around the age 26 because of all the breast cancer and other cancers on my moms side of the family! I was soo thankful the places they found turned out not to be anything to worry about!!! But that year I had to reapeat my mammagram every other month for a whole year...It was a very long year!!! I will be praying things turn out well for you and that God will help you thru this stressful time....And I am sorry your daughter isn't being more supportive of you....I will pray for her as well.... Craig..Congrats on the one year mark!!!! And Congrats on your job going so well!!!  Trudy...I hope things work out for you soon and you find a doctor that will help you with the WLS!! Will be keeping you in my prayers!!! I still haven't had time to go back and read many of the posts I missed while I was gone...I know I am missing some people and things going on with them...Maybe I will get all caught up soon!!!  I hope all our new loosers are doing well....Hope all the MIA's check in soon and let us know how things are going with em..... Do we have any new loosers joining us this next week??  I hope you all have a great Friday!! God Bless each of you!!! Luv & Hugs...Tammy~ammy

Hi Jan! It's Janet from KC here. I'm thinking of nursing school? I've asked you questions about it in the past, anyway! I took a couple of weeks off from the boards and tonight I check in to see how everyone is doing and you have quit your job and waiting for your nurse lics? What's this? Haha, just giving you a hard time:) I'm going to have to read through some messages to see what's been happening! That will teach me!  Seriously, best wishes:) Janet in Kc

Hi Jan and all!!! I have been LURKING this past week so thought I ought to just say hi. I have been having my oldest granddaughter with me a lot and her and her sister have been having ballgames. Now that that is over and they are in St Louis for a few days I have my pc back to myself!!!. I am loosing inches but have plateaued on the scales, oh well I don't care what they say. My new capris are 22's and it has been at least 10 years or more since I saw that size. WOOHOO I seem to be tolerating foods better now except when we go out. Then the smells just overwhelm me and make me sorta nauseated.  I am looking forward to the September get together, but still need to know if someone wants to share a room with me.Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to say hello to all the newbies and all the old friends. I do dearly miss you all when I am not on-line. Julia

Today I am to have my drain and stitches removed! hoooray! this makes me very happy! I feel maybe I can get moving better without this thing hanging out and HURTING because it does.  tried some chinese food tonight and it got stuck. nothing crunchy but its a no go.  I find myself mainly being able to eat breakfast...I have gone all night with no food or drinking and I can eat a serving size. I try to quit drinking an hour before eating but Im still swallowing saliva and there just doesnt seem to be much room for food.  I know it will get better. but I had to try my fav....so after an hour of suffering it finally went on through so I had me a peanut butter protien shake. yummy  I also get weighed tomorrow and measured so I look forward to those things. Im so glad Tammy got her girls home safe and sound with her! Mel....get on the Dr. behind and get better! Janet please take it easy on the back....I had surgery on mine about 10 yrs ago but I remember the agony of it all.  where is Rianne?  Have a great day yall! nutti

 

Good Morning Everyone!! I pray this posting finds everyone doing well!  First off, I want to thank EVERYONE for your prayers and support! I can feel them and they ARE helping! I have found my peace and am calm with everything and we will not fall away from this feeling! Last night, I slept like a baby and I feel healthy and happy this morning! So much so I'm going to tackle a project that I had started almost a week ago but gave up on because of the news I had gotten and the fact that my nerves were shot! In the first post I posted about the lump I also had in there that we had bought a new computer! David insisted that I get a 20 inch flat screen with it! That may sound good but here in my office I sit only about 2 feet from the screen and once in awhile the new screen turns white and it BLINDS ME!!....lol Well, I had thought about returning the computer to the store after getting the news I did but now I am going to keep it and follow up with my plans for it. This computer is pretty fancy but I think I can get it hooked up okay but the twist is that I am going to keep my old computer as well. I will have 2 computer brains but they both will use one monitor, one keyboard, one mouse and two printers. Sounds like fun to me, NOT!!...lol Anyway, I'm just warning you guys that if you don't see me for a couple of days, don't painc I will probably be under my desk wrapped up in a bundle of wires and cables...lol Seriously tho, it may take me awhile to get back on but as soon as I get it all figured out...I'll be back!....lol Pray for me! I just want to add that your posts are wonderful and so uplifting! Your prayers are so strong and I can feel them at work! I keep getting a feeling that all this is caused by either the rash, the Lap Band or the sinusitis problems I have been having. We are going to stay focused on that and that the lump I have in my collarbone is nothing more!  Thank you to the ladies that have shared your stories of medical scares. They help a lot. I find comfort in them. If anyone feels that want to share with me, feel free. To the ladies that have left me messages saying that if I need to talk or need someone to lean on...thank you! When and IF I get bad news I may very well be contacting you. I love you for caring! Btw, I'm not going to call the lump a lump anymore. We have named it....lol Because it is the size, shape and texture of one piece of the candy called Hot Tamales I'm calling it my lil hot tamale....lol Any of you that saw the post where I wrote that Dr H might be getting in on needle bypass due to me MAYBE being allergic to my band. It's not going to happen. He called and left a message that he didn't feel that there was any need to be concerned about the Lap band causing this and that at this time there would be no reason to remove it. If anyone hasn't seem it. I go in for my biopsy consult on Tuesday, the 31st and my mammo on the 1st. I have been getting mammos' every year since I was 30 and yes I have had a couple of near scares there too but everything turned out fine! Thank you Lord! Two of our four kids have come over to visit and at first they seem to be unsure how to act around me...trying to be overly happy or they look at me like I'm fragile. Then they realize that I am just the same ol me! Both my daughter and stepson have asked to feel the "tamale" and I have no problem with it. As a matter of fact, I'm glad their not scared to touch it, especially my daughter!  My Mother had breast cancer and with me and this issue, I thinks it's good that she knows what she's feeling for during her exams and as far as Roy feeling it....you never know, he may be the one to find one on his wife. David found a lump in his first wife's breast when they were still married.  I have always asked David to help me with my exams. I tell him, he's the one always man-handling them so he would be the one to feel a change if there was one! Sorry for the bluntness with this but it's time for woman to stop being shy and be open about being examined...it could save their lives!!  To me, they always feel lumpy!! David knows what they are suppose to feel like and if there is something there, he tells me and we get it checked out! That simple!  Anyway....I'm off here to go buy some computer cables and groceries. EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY!! BE BLESSED AND BLESS OTHERS!! Love & Prayers, Deb M 

Dear Jan and OH Peeps~

~~~~First of all-Happy Birthday Karen!!! Hope you have a wonderful day and its filled with joy~~~~~~~~ Good Morning!! Im happy that I am feeling a bit better than yesterday, but not as good as Id like to-considering there is a million and one things to do before the big reception party here tomorrow evening. Praying that it doesnt rain and if it does-it rains early enough that it doesnt ruin the festivities. We should be ok though, we have one of those big industrial tents being ejected in the morning and another small one for the cooking area. I just feel like nothing is nice or cleaned enough, you know? So-have a huge list I need to hit today and tomorrow!! PHEW~ Please say a prayer for us for good weather, a good turn out and a nice reception for the kids. I appreciate it.

Well, I went to the counseling session with Steph yesterday at the Aids Project of the Ozarks. I felt like I had the flu-and I wasnt sure if it was my ulcer acting up or if I was catching something-but I just didnt feel like myself-and was worried about getting sick. I guess the counselor that we had, thought that Stephs situation was more than "he" could handle there-because he referred us to the Ozark Center-to a specialist who deals with this situation since Stephanie decided to sit there and tell him that she didnt have ANY questions OR concerns and when I told my side of all of it-she didnt respond one bit-sort of like "I" was blowing her attitude problems out of porportion. They are going to pay for 8 sessions and if her ins comes through before they start-then they will pay for more-if its just the copay that they have to cover. I wanted to strangle her for acting like there wasnt any problems or issues. What did I spend time doing this for-IF everything is peachy and rosey with you? HELLO-IS anyone home up there? Well, at least he heard it from her mouth-and hopefully she will remember her comments when I MAKE her come home this weekend and she isnt happy about not getting her way anymore-LOL....

I made 3 pit stops on the way home-and then came home and changed clothes and laid on the couch. Didnt want to eat, but knew I had to because of my meds-so tried some yogurt, and that didnt go over, so tried a sf popsicle and that was okay, but pretty much stayed laying there dozing on and off until 7 pm. Megan was here getting things ready for the party and then after she went to work, Aaron came out to work. Thats when I got the rest-after Mike was home and all the guys were outside working. I felt a little better when I got up-talked to Mel, Sus, and Steph and then made dinner for the guys. We had to run to 2 diff stores after dinner trying to find the brisket Mike is making for Saturday-its his specialty. Had a hard time sleeping again because of the pain and got up at 3 am and have been up ever since. Im so tired of not being able to sleep!

**Jan-OMG-where was the copperhead at? Did you let it go? Its not where the babies play, was it? I hope not!! Those things scare the living daylights out of me!!! I felt my throat well up just reading it.

Im glad you finally found out what was wrong with that pump. I know it was bugging you-but I knew you wouldnt stop until you got to the bottom of it. Your like Nancy Drew-LOL....

I am so anxious about FiNALLY getting some relief. I am hoping that the Zoloft will help some while I wait *sigh* I hope something works. I am actually going to look into the nerve burning deal before surgery-just because of the timing-right before the holidays and such-and last year-I didnt enjoy the holidays because of the preop diet on Thanksgiving and then Christmas I was only a month out and was recovering from getting sick and all that. I want to enjoy this one-so will see. I was on Zoloft for 6 months when Jon was 3 mos old and I went back to work. I had a really hard time and anxiety issues and they said I had the baby blues-and I remember it helping me then, but after 6 mos I was fine and went off it.

Im so mad about the crap Mel is going through, I want to strangle someone. She DOES have a good complaint and I will do anything in my power to help her persue whatever needs to be done-I cant believe that they felt it okay to leave that in there after all she has been through-just because it was something they may not get paid for. They knew how she wasnt recovering well from the first 2 surgeries. I KNOW if was their wife or sister-that wouldnt have been left untouched. Because of their negligence-they have robbed her of many months of happiness and health and she lives in pain all the time-its frustrating to know what they did and its never fun to watch our loved ones suffer. It is criminal~dinks~they will get theirs one day, Im sure!

I hope your license comes soon-so are you taking the weekend nursing job then or the driver job? Did they give you an option? I hope you like whatever you accepted and I really hope its easier on your knees and neck. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

**Tammy-Ammy-Im so glad you have your little gals with you and they are safe and the trip was safe and uneventful as well. Im sorry Ada is having to go through this and they will both be in our prayers. She can do it-and I know you are such a big help to her-what a wonderful mother you are-we should all be so lucky to have someone like you in our lives. I want you to know that I would have called you too-but I really thought that there must be some big stuff going down-and I didnt want to bother you.  Know that we love you, ok? Hope we get a chance to see you in Aug and if not-then at least the reunion....Take care and I will email you later, ok? All my love-  **Nutti-YAY on getting that drain out today-PLEASE post and let us know your weight loss and inches. Im so happy for you. I had to laugh about the post about chinese food though-I tried it 3 different times and ALL 3 times, I was so sick!! The last time I tried it-it was the worst dumping episode I ever had-I thought I was having a heart attack and that I was going to die. I threw up in the middle of Rangeline and 20th (busy, busy, busy intersection!!) and I decided that I was never going to try it again. I call it the devil now!!! It used to be my absolute favorite cuisine ever....Im sorry that happened. I think maybe its the MSG or something in it-I dont know-cause ALL 3 times, I tried something different and all times sicker than sick.

Be safe on your trip to the surgeons and good luck. Take care and let us know what he says.

**Susan-I miss ya so much.....Wish you were still here, altho-I wouldnt have been much company yesterday-WE had such a good visit with you and Rory and please remember that me casa, your casa and you are welcome ANYTIME!!!! I mean it. Love you so much and thank you for being so good to Mel and I-to make that trip to come and check on us for yourself means so much. Im very lucky to have you as a sister. Whenever your ready to pack up and move this way-just let me know-Im more than willing to help you get things squared away (hint hint).....Thanks for sharing all the info on exotic vacations-you gave Mel and I alot to think about and dream of. Love you-cant wait to see you again and THANKS for everything! **Mel-not sure if you will be on to read this or not-but I sure hope and pray you are feeling somewhat better. I am praying for you, you know that. I guess IF the stupid docs here would do their jobs CORRECTLY, you would prob be on your way to feeling like your normal onery self-right? I hope you feel good enough to come Saturday, it just wont be the same without you here. I love you and take care, ok? If you need anything, call me.

**Bev-sweety-IF I can give up soda-and I prob drank AT LEAST a 6 pack by myself every day-than I know you can do it-you can. It doesnt take long AND it will show Dr. H that you have done things in preperation for the surgery that werent easy....dont look at it in a bad way-its not. Its the beginning of the journey and as you will find out-prob one of the easiest things to get through, really. YOU are in control-just take the bull by the horns and get it done!!!! You will be amazed at how much weight comes off JUST from stopping soda.  Good luck.

**Deb M-Im still sending positive thoughts and prayers your way-and hugs. I hope you know how much I love and admire you. I dont think you realize the impact (positive) you have had in my life-and I owe you so much!! I cant wait to meet you and I am still praying that you and David get to come to the reunion. Love you!!! Hang in there. Stay strong-WE arent gonna let anything happen to you!!

Well, I am gonna end this post and get the weekly weigh in done and get started on my list from hell.  I hope that everyone has a wonderful Friday and a great weekend. Love and prayers to all, Janet

Hi OH and Jan Wellmust say I am feeling much better. went to Dr. and got my drain out yaaayyy. Thank you so much for the kind emails and I promise I will try to have them all answered by Mon. I have really missed my friends. Jan, glad to hear about your job change. You are so kind and good hearted. Patients or residents need a kind and nurturing nurse like you. Tammy, so glad to hear you have your girls back with you and that you had a safe trip. I hope everything goes well for yor daughter and I will keep her in my prayers. Janet in KC good to hear from you and hope you post more often. Julia, glad to see you again also. Those grandbabies can keep us all busy. I know mine do. Glad you're back. Nutti, hope everything goes well for yo today. Keep us posted. I don't know where Rianne is hope she comes back soon. She brings so much sunshine with her. Debbie M so happy to see you are in better spirits and I am praying that tamale will be just that. A smalll tamale that means NOTHING. Janet, Sorry you felt bad and am hoping you are feeling better by now.  I hope the reception is a blast. Brisket sounds WONDeRFUL!! Hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow. Love ya!! Mel, I haven't heard from you lately.  hope you are doing a little better. I sure wish they would ge you fixed. I can't wqait for the day you can really and truly enjoy a full day totally pain free!! Love ya girlie.

Hello Everyone,

Dennis and I got up early and went to Poplar Bluff to the Farmer’s Flea Market this morning. We bought some cantaloupe and tomatoes and they are good!

Dennis has really been having a hard time with his diabetes, I would like to thank you all for praying for Dennis and me. He has an appointment to see a 2nd Endocrinologist in September at St. Louis University Hospital. Maybe this one can get him under better control. If he could just have blood sugars under 200 would be great!

Also I would like to ask for prayer for my son Michael and my daughter Tina. Without boring you with to many details, the thing is my son has spent his adult life in the Air Force and has been away from us going on 20 years now. He has come home for visits averaging every 2 years. He and my daughter have never been close mostly due to personality differences, like daylight and dark.

Well anyway I don't know if most of you know my baby boy, Matthew, committed suicide in 1996 at the age of 22. Well long story short, Tina and he were close , and it like to have killed us all when it happened and has left very dramatic issues in our family.

Michael went in the Air Force in 1991 and after about 1997 we started seeing big changes in him, about seeming like he didn't want to come home as much as he had been doing which was always once a year. He got married in 1999 and has had two children and we have seen the oldest 2 times (he's 4) and the youngest was born in May and have not seen her yet. His wife has only sent us 1 picture of the new baby.  He thinks we should come to where he's at , which right now is Washington D.C., to see the kids. Bottom line is we don't have the finances. His wife is a speech pathologist and a Officer in the Air Guard and my son is a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force and they do quite well financially.

The last time I talked to him on the phone, which was June, we were talking about his retirement from the service coming up and he said that they will probably retire to Denver Colorado, because the DIL's family is there and Nebraska, so his kids “can be close to family” now how would that make you feel?

Also during that same conversation I said “I guess Maggie will be half grown when we get see her.” He said “They do fly airplanes out of St. Louis every day  to Washington DC.” and he said it kind of curtly. I said “Yeah, and it takes money your Dad and I don’t have.”

I haven’t told him this yet but to me he has forgotten how he was raised! He ate out of the same pots we did and went to the same toilet as we did! His wife is higher up on the society ladder than we ever were. It just gripes my b**t that Michael acts like it is beneath him to come home. And the last time they did come which will be 2 years this October, every time Dennis would be playing with the grandson Jacob, Michael would say “Don’t do that or Don’t say that“ like we don’t know how to raise kids! And maybe we don’t seeing as how he turned out!

 

I don’t know if he knew he hurt my feelings are not, but he did. I haven’t talked to him and he hasn’t called here since. What hurts so bad is he was the one when they were all growing up that was so like me. We liked the same music, we had the same taste in movies, we even went on road trips together. My husband always said Mike was plucked right out of my B**t cause we were so much alike and so close. The thing of it is ever since he got married it seems he has pulled away from us and more toward her family and I know the old saying, “A son is a son till he takes a wife, but a daughter is a daughter all of her life”

When my kids were growing up we made it a point that we took them to their grandparents to spend time with them. Maybe some of you all will think different than I do but I don’t think grandparents should have to be the ones responsible for the grandkids knowing who they are, I think the parents of the G-kids have that responsibility.

Well that wasn’t a very short post was it. Thanks for reading and letting me vent, I needed that. With the issues we are having with Dennis, and Tina is a nurse and she wants to take care of her dad and she thinks Michael should show more interest in his dad’s health and then she gets upset. It’s like she says we certainly are a dysfunctional family but at least he could show a little bit of concern.

Tammy I would like to go next month to Springfield, I will have to check the date and make sure I don’t have anything going on. I pray your daughter will get along just fine.

Janet thank you for taking time to make me feel better. I do pray you can get relief from your pain soon.

Deb I am still praying for you and I know as I always tell folks if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. God has a plan for our lives and He can see the ending that we cannot, so just trust Him as I know you are, and you are going to be OK.

I wasn’t going to make a huge long post but it had a mind of it’s own. I pray everyone is having a good day and is being blessed by God.

TTYL

Brenda