WHATS HAPPENIG FOR FRIDAY

Another hot hot day. I got up again at 5am and as soon as it got daylight was out the door and into the garden weeding. I think I have it mostly caught up again. I used up 20 pounds of Preen in two days , hopefully it will keep the weeds out during the next month or two. It is going to be some hot weather this month and about all we will be able to work outside doing is watering.. Joe and I went and got a load of small flat rocks today and I made the outsides edges of the ponds look good by laying them all around the edge so you cant see the black edges now. Then we went to the nursery to get a load of red cedar mulch for some more of the flowers. It wont do it all but will go get more later in the year when it cools off some.

 

Tomorrow Joe and a neighbor guy are suppose to start working on building our shed addition. Need more room so we are building onto it an area to put the outside garden tools. The tiller, the weedeater, the lawnmower, etc etc.

 

I wish you all could see my area up front where we put the ponds we bought from Melissa and Terry back in the spring. Melissa you would be proud of how I have them looking I think. We have lots of elephant ears and castor beans and pampas grass up there. Then I planted some purple petunias around one side of the pond.

Now that I have put the rocks there I am going to go take another picture of it and will put it on the web site that is  at the bottom of my signature line at the end of this post.

 

While im talking to Melissa, I don’t know if you feel up to being on the computer at all but if you are reading this, Just know that we all love you and are all praying for you to get some sort of something done for you to be able to get well. Sweetie I know all of this is scary but hang in there and let us know what the doctors are doing for you. We will be doing our part by praying. Love and hope and hugs for you.

 

DEBBIE M: I for one am clinging to the promise of God that where if you have the faith of a mustard seed then you can move mountains. I have that much faith and I know others do too. We are going to pray in that faith and love and hope for you to know that this is just a test , for what I don’t know but God has a reason for this to be going on in your life right now, and I know that all things work together for good for those that love the Lord.

 

I loved your sentence that when we are out side soaking in the sun , allow the SON to soak into us as well AMEN, And Amen.

 

 

CHELLE: So glad that you are feeling some better but don’t hang on too long trying to make yourself be better ok?

Don’t ask me about eating if you don’t want it , Im not much on eating very much. My sister keeps griping at me that I need to be eating more of my protein rather than using protein shakes, but it just wont go down. and evidently im really in good health according to my labs and I feel great so don’t know. I usually eat supper but the rest of the day I drink protein shakes.

 

Hey that little trip with your sister sounds lovely. Hope the two of you enjoy yourselves.

Hopefully the pain will get better but in my opinion it may be lasting a little too long. But you know your body better than i. just don’t ignore it and have something really bad happen ok?

 

 

JANET: did you find the message board? Hope so don’t want you giving up . I know  you probably did because I know I found it and your lot younger and hipper than me.

 

With Melissa some of the test she is having don’t sound too good but why want the tell her what in the world is wrong and what about the hernia that she has are they planning on fixing that or what? I know we all wish we could fix her. Seems such a shame that she had wls and lost so much weight to only be one surgery after the other. I guess she had most of this before and just didn’t know it , Chalked it up to being obese, the pain and hurts she had. I think a lot of us did that when we were so heavy . and if you did go to the doctor all they did was look at you and tell you , you need to lose weight most all of that is caused by your weight. When it wasn’t huh?

 

LOL sounds like you really had it out with the dumb , what ever that is suppose to be your daughters dad. Doesn’t it make you wonder what in the world you were thinking when you married him and had two children by him? I know I wonder if my brain died when I married my first husband. And had not one but three kids by him . lol

 

Tell little buddy to be careful with those cars and things that will burn him. Sounds like he could have been in pain but I guess it was a sign of being a big boy huh?

 

Have they ever come and fixed your water lines to your house? I hope so but don’t remember you saying anything about it.

 

 

TAMMY: so glad that you don’t have to drive all the way back down there again. That is a life saver. Said a prayer for your sons safety traveling there and for his safety while there that he understands about picking his friends and all while there.

Love you girl and hope all went well.

 

 

BEV: boy I hope you went to the ER to find out what is causing your pain. If so let us know somehow. I hope there isnt anything major doing it that cant be taken care of by meds or something. Fatty liver can be reduced and helped tremendously by diet.

 

Im with you about why did they change the message board again. I know several people that have dial up and they say they just cant get on the OH board anymore because it takes for ever for it to load , which means that they have way too much junk on here now.

So that is the reason a lot of people aren’t coming on her anymore. That is the reason my sister Sugar isnt coming on. She says to wait for the page to load takes for ever and then half the time it takes too long and it cuts itself off.

 

Hey ok I have seen people that do get hired to organize houses or closets , what ever , that would be a fun job but you have to be willing to pitch a lot of stuff. Lol

 

I hope you will have already gone to the ER and back and know what is wrong now. Love you and sure want you well by Sat. for your birthday.

 

 

NUTTI: First of all let me say that I am so so sorry about you losing your gran . I know you were close to her and if there is anything any of us can do let me know.

 

Yes it is very difficult getting in all your protein and water and everything traveling.

Very hard. When we are traveling I make up protein balls and take alone good protein bars too. I have found 2 different protein bars that I like one that is easy for anyone to get is Called Pure Protein and you can buy it at Wal mart. They are really good . they have anywhere from 19 to 22 grams of protein. I love the  smores one and the choc , peanut butter one.

I drink 2 protein shakes a day and try to eat enough protein a day for about 30 or 40 grams, if I start falling too short of that I have another protein shake. I like getting in 90 to 100 grams of protein a day.

I had about a month worth of losing hair and it felt thin to me because my hair is really thick but no one else except my hubby knew that it was sort of thin. But as soon as I started losing hair I started growing it back too. I have a lot of hair that is a lot shorter than other hair now but I use a treatment called Shine and it seems to help make my hair smoother.

Don’t tell anyone but I can eat Chips too. I try not to and I don’t buy them but when you go out to eat someone will wind up with them and I cant resist them but never have more than 2 or 3. so hopefully it will be ok. Lol

I wont try , No I don’t, sugar stuff. Im afraid I will be able to eat that too. And I would be gone.

Again so sorry about your Gran but know that she is at rest now. Love you and hugs to you.

 

 

 

COLETTE: hey I think I will come all the way up there so I can go on a cruise lol

You sound like the dream boss. Good DON. You may win the gold button for the best award. Lol

 

 

BEVERLY    B: Please let us know as soon as you can about the nerve burning lol I want to make an appointment for my hubby at the pain center in Branson to check it out.

His life would be so much better if he wasn’t in so much pain all the time. Good thing he keeps his weight in check because I don’t think he would be able to go if he was way over normal like I was.

 

Do you have birds? Or are you talking about the outside birds you feed?

We spend a lot of money each month feedin all of our birds outside. Of course the squirrels get their share of it.

 

 

LANA: So sorry that John hasn’t found anything that helps his back pain yet either.

I think Joe is about ready for anything at this point. So we are going to check into this new treatment. And if it works wow.

 

Take care and wow you must be tired going to bed at 7pm.

I would have gone to bed early tonight too but Big Brother and So you think you  can Dance were both on tonight .

 

Sorry you have been working so hard but hopefully it will start slowding some soon.

 

 

 

Hey Vesta and Sherr where are you?

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY  SHERR. Where are  you girl.

 

Vesta are  you sick or what?

 

RIANNE: where are you and why haven’t you reported in. You said you would not be one of those people that didn’t post after you had surgery. Having fun isnt an excuse.

 

Love all of you but you need to post for us.

 

 

LOVE AND JOY AND PEASCE ABOUNDS

JAN

 

 

 

Good morning everyone, Man was yesterday a hot one huh?  I wanted to get in the pool so bad and try to get back to getting some exercise but this tummy problem has kept me from doing much of anything.  I did have a wow moment to speak of, when I was down visiting Mel and Janet, Janet and I went to the goodwill and I bought my daughter a pair of size 20 capri's.  Well I got home and thought what the heck lets see how far I am from getting into a 20.  (I was a 28 or 26 size before surgery.  Yep you guessed it they not only fit but were alittle loose.  WOW, was I shocked!  I will have some really nice new jeans from fashion bug that I didnt even get to wear 22's and 24's to give at the reunion.  That goes to show you someone said to make sure that you keep checking the smaller sizes or ya might just pass right by them without a chance to wear them, lol!  I am getting alot of stuff together to bring down, some new and some used, I hope someone else can use them.  You all take care.

JAN It looks like your feeling better and I am glad!  I know your gardens and

flowers miss you when you are feeling under the weather.  I looked at your

pictures this morning and they are really pretty. It is supposed to be 100

tomorrow so ya better keep an eye on Joe and his friend outside, but I know

you well enough to know you keep a lookout on everyone around you!

TAMMY-AMMY Tried to post here yesterday 2 or 3 times but just couldnt seem to either

think straight or finish anything I tried to type.  I did want you to know

that it is soooooo GREAT that you are at 100lbs lost already.  I hope to be

able to say the same thing before x-mas.  You go girl!!!

MEL I wanted to thank you for having Rory and I at your home.  Sorry that it took me so long to say thanks, but I guess you know since I left I have been doing poorly.  I dont want to complain because I know that you are going thru so much other crap yourself, my problems are not nearly as bad as what you have been going thru.  As always know that you are in my prayers and I hope that you will be feeling alot better in time for the reunion.  I love ya.

LANA I just wanted to say hello, I read a post replying to your hubby having some nerve surgery.  I have never heard of that before but am very interested in finding out more on it.  It would help so many people if it works I will be praying for him and you both.  I know from experience if one spouse is in pain the other is in pain for them also.

JANET You already know how much fun I had while you put up Rory and I.  We really had a great time.  I cant wait to visit again soon.  I am so excited about the reunion I cant hardly stand it.  We are going to have so much fun.  I just know that I will feel better by then and be up to my ole self!  I think I have talked about it so much I am driving Rory crazy.  I hope that you are feeling better this morning.  I havent called the dr office yet, but I am glad to say that I tried the pills with some crackers and that seemed to work alittle better.  I am wondering if the chantix I take for not smoking and the vitamin water is causing problems too.  I promise that I will call them if I begin to hurt again today.  You take care of yourself and I will email you today later.   Love Susan 

Hello Missouri, I'm gonna try to post really quick so I get something on the board before it gets any busier here.  Today seems quieter.  Praise God.   Susan, so glad you are maybe feeling a little better.  Don't let it go on too long without making the doctor listen to you.  I don't know about side effects from Chantix, haven't really heard of it bothering anyone but you could be the first too!!! I am so anxious to hear about the nerve ablation procedure.  John went to the Bone Specialist at Cox Sports Medicine Clinic and he said basically there isn't much tat can be done although they did mention the nerve ablation.  He is going to go to Physical Therapy at the Sports Medicine center to learn what exercises he can safely do.  He's a big exercise person. Janet, Mel, Tammy and all - I am thinking of you and praying blanket prayers over the whole board.  I know I've been absent lots and I usually can't post on weekends but I never forget you all and love you to pieces. Hugs and love, Lana

Good Morning Jan and OH Peeps~ Well, its Friday again already-did this week fly by or what? I cant believe it considering I spent 2 days being sick and really didnt do much of anything but the basic necessities!!! Oh well, I hope that the worst of that bug is over with and that I continue to feel better-like I do now. ~~~SHERR-HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY~~~WHERE R U?   Well, I didnt get much sleep last night, but I stayed up at 4:30 when I woke up-and then got some chores done, went to town and took the kitty to her vet check up and then went to Walmart and paid a bill-didnt stay at walmart long, since the kitty was in her carrier in the truck-but all the windows, including the back one were down quite a bit and it was still cool out-and she had water-so I didnt think 10 minutes would hurt-I went to the ATM in walmart, got milk and a few little things and that was it. Im glad I am home now-cause it is getting really muggy and gross out!! Gheez! I will do the rest this weekend and I have to get over to Dollar General b/c they got a shipment of Pokemon stuff in-and Jon LOVES that-so I am going to go get some of the books and sticker books etc-and put them away for Christmas. The same books were at Walmart for 3.99 each-so its worth the little drive to Diamond to get 4 of them, for the price of one at wally world.

The boys also got up pretty early this morning-and Jon is starting to get a little cranky-and he has a "tea party" to go to for Mikes adopted moms grand-daughters at 4-so I have their lunch in the oven-and then he is taking a nap. We might take them to the drive in tonite-but will have to see what his attitude is like! Its License to Wed with Robin Williams and then Harry Potter, which I dont care for-but Mike and Darrel like it. Ill prob crawl back in the GMC and fall asleep-LOL....I got a few things just in case we do go.

**Jan-I really dont know whats going on with Mel. I am angry that she just keeps getting the run around and her ortho doc, which is mine-said the same thing-they are just passing the buck, arent they? He was and IS very upset that they are not addressing her problems, but....letting her suffer and NEITHER of the surgeons WANT or WILL admit that they were negligent, of course-and NOT correcting the hernia-and possibly something being left in there thats NOT suppose to be there.....So-she will have answers on the 6th, thanks to the ortho doc. He is so awesome, I just love him to peices. I am seeing him on the 13th of Sept, providing I have my medicare by then.....to discuss that burning nerves procedure or just doing the surgery. They wanted to do it on the 6th-but I didnt want bad news before I left for my Branson reunion with ALL of you! That would stink. I know what you mean about the food vs. the shake. I am 8 1/2 mos out, and STILL cant seem to get enough food in, even in 3 meals-at 3 bites each-to make up enough to get it all in. I often wonder if its just me-but am glad its not. I really dont know many people who can eat enough to get it all in~! Yes, I did figure out the messageboard as soon as I got my post done-LOL....No-I definitely am not hipper than anyone when it comes to all the changes and I am so technically challenged, its not even funny!! I really would have just given up-if we didnt have that messageboard option. I hope they LEAVE THE SITE ALONE NOW!!!! I miss all the ones who cant or dont have time to get on because of all the changes-we also have a lot that cant do the chatroom anymore since the changes last time. NO-My water main IS NOT fixed yet....Dont worry tho-my unhappiness HAS been voiced. NOW-its too hot-well, I AM NOT  the one who waited when it WASNT! I am giving it another 2 weeks and then I am going to just tell them that WE will hire someone to do it-but it WILL come off the rent. This is crap-cause no one but me can do dishes etc-because the water is too hot and we have to do EVERYTHING in the back bathroom. Will see what happens. **Tammy-Ammy-I will be praying for your sons uneventful and safe trip-He will be okay-he will.....It will be harder on you than him-thats for sure. Hes young-he can handle that long bus ride- (it would kill me-LOL)....Take care and I hope you have a good weekend. Love ya. oh-I did send you an email about campsites and heating things at our cabin-etc-so when you have time-shoot one back to me.  **Susan-You BETTER call that doc IF you arent better. DONT make me come up there!! Im really disappointed that they have neglected to address your issues too-and that they never saw you at either of your inpt stays with such serious consequences. I am so glad that my surgery is over with....I think they are getting too busy-and thats NO EXCUSE....DO NOT LET THEM ignore you anymore. IF they answer-YOU TELL THEM YOU WILL HOLD....If they get sassy-tell them you want Natalie-ASAP. Dont take NO for an answer-and DO NOT let them give you the runaround-DO what I told you-and I KNOW they will be falling all over themselves to give you the attention you deserve-this is nothing to mess around with, ok? I love you. You and Rory, like I said before, are ALWAYS welcome here. My casa-you casa. There is room for your RV in the back 40 too-so dont forget that!! Love ya. Thanks for that most awesome, beautiful card-I got it yesterday and I LOVE IT....I love you. **Nutti-Oh honey, I am so sorry about your grams. Please accept my condolensces. If you need ANYTHING, please call me or Mel-I am more than happy to help you with anything you need. Please tell your mom she is in our thoughts as well. We will keep your family in prayer in this difficult time-take care, ok? I know what you mean about your hair-I did the same and felt the same-my hair was almost to my butt crack (sorry...but...) and I lost roughly 1/2 my hair-and went and got it cut. Im losing a lot slower now-but for about 3 months-it was in mass amounts. I did the protein for 3 mos before surgery AND the biotin AND all the other vitamins too-I think some are just subject to it-no matter what. Its better now-but dont freak out. I still do at least 2 shakes per day-which is 60 g of protein and I maybe get 10 g from other foods during the day-rarely more than that. Just cant eat enough and I dont like beans-which are a really good option. When we go to Fast Food-I usually go to Taco Bell and get a taco (and dont eat the whole shell) or the steak taquitos and peel away the shell....or Wendys-I pick the beans out of the chili (I know, I know) or I get the side salad or even the chicken BLT salad and save 1/2 for later. I like their selection the best-they even have yogurt and fruit bowls. I got a baked chicken breast sand once and just took it off the bun-took 3 bites and gave the rest to my daughter.  I, too, can eat chips. I dont very often, tho. Once in awhile-like at my daughters graduation party at Del Rio-when she graduated from college-I had about 3 chips and salsa. Love the zest and the spice-but I dont do lays or whatever. I guess I took a good long look at the road I have been down and how much of that junk I could and did eat before-and I just never want to go back there. Whether this tool is 90 tool and 10 me right now-next year it will be the other way around and I dont want to get back into bad habits, just because I can. I feel really liberated, to be honest with you-because now ITS MY CHOICE-NOT to eat it-its there and "I" walk away from it-it is not keeping me a prisoner anymore-and I truly love that feeling. So-I dont deny myself-but I do limit it.... Anyway-take care and update when you can. **Lana-you never said how your appt went-was it a pinched nerve in your back or what? Im sorry about John. I hope that something comes up that can help him. I feel bad-I know exacly how he feels. Cant wait till work slows down some so we can see you here more often-LOL...Miss ya and love ya. Well, I am gonna get off here. Sorry if I missed anyone. I will see you all tomorrow. Hope all of you have a good weekend and for those needing prayer-I am praying for you all. Love, Janet

Janet, Just a quick reply.  My appointment isn't until the 14th.  I have lab work next week and got them confused.  I think the numbness is a little better and actually I think it may be from crossing my legs so much.  Since I can - I do!!! I loved your paragraph about eating and not eating stuff.  I got a quote from someone on here about losing weight really being all about calories and portion control and that we should focus not on how much we can eat but how little we can eat and not what makes us dump but what we don't eat because it might make us dump.  I think you are right about the empowering - I feel liberated too. I could eat stuff, but I don't.  Mostly because I'm not hungry but also because I don't want to fall back down that spiraling hole to obesity.  I know it is getting harder for me and that's OK because I am in control now instead of the hunger/cravings controlling me.  I think you are doing awesome and I am so proud to have you in my life.  Love you girl. Hugs, Lana

Good afternoon OH family! It sure is hot outside and supposed to get hotter as we go into next week... Well, I didn't go to the ER yesterday like I had planned because by the time I got off from work and got home I was feeling some what better so I thought I would wait and see if it resolves on it's own?  I'm feeling better today so that's good.  If the pain starts up again over the weekend I will head to the ER.  Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. Well, I just wanted to check in I have some errands to do.  Take care everyone and stay cool.....