Sunday WLS Express

Let me get this puppy stoked up and out of the station--then I'll see if I have time left to climb aboard (gotta get this warpaint..err.make up on, ya know).

Okay-got time for a quick "climb aboard" while the car is heating up. I'm not even going to ATTEMPT shout outs..lol..You Smiley people put me to shame a million times over. I DO know ALISSA got moved safely, so there's ONE of our answered prayers. I didn't hear back from TRACEY and CHARLENE, so I hope they are not in the Six Flags jail. Guess that's about all I know. I work today, then off Mon and Tues, then foolishly will attempt to work 14 hr days the 4th-12th (I think that's a 9 day stretch), then I go on VACATION. Hey TRACEY-can you watch my house? I keep forgetting to ask!! Hope everyone has a blessed day. I get to eat green beans today---YEA!!!!!!!!

Good Morning,   Gina - Great job getting the train started up this weekend.  And great job on the PB  (old school smiley) Got to Alissa’s and there was a small army already there marching around with stuff like ants.  Met Alissa’s Mom, Dad, Sister, and Brother in law – WHAT A GREAT FAMILY.  I can tell you I know where Alissa’a heart comes from.  Gina’s hubby and Corbin were there (Yes Gina I did tease them about Dale Jr. coming to the rainbow team)  My boys made me proud – jumped right in and worked worked worked.  We loaded up 5 vehicles and one trailer and off to the new neighborhood.  It was clouding up which I think made us work even faster, but the rain held off.   Alissa I guess you figured out that I left my two wheeler in Fort Worth .  I might need to get that today or hopefully the guy I borrowed if from will not need it and I can pick it up from you next Saturday.   After the move I had two hungry boys. It was to early for lunch and getting late for breakfast.  I told them I had the perfect place and off to the Rise and Shine we went.  They gave me quizzical look when we walked in, but teenage fears where soon put to rest when they got there plates.   Returned the trailer and got home.  Wife wanted to go walking so off we went.  Then DW immediately put me to work getting the yard ready for next Tuesday.  We planted a couple of roses, that we had to replace from last year.  Transplanted some plants in the flowerbeds that the Lantanas are taking over.  Weeded, ran to the nursery to buy some compost and landscaping mulch got that out.  SIL and boyfriend are coming over after church with chainsaw and we are going to get that tree off my house today.   After all that I cleaned up and went to the store and bought stuff for the grill today and the weeks supplies.   OK got to get out the door and get back to get ready for church.   Prayers for Mr. Tom and Ms. Q   Special prayers for my sister Ms. Tracey - sounds like good news on the scope report. Prayers for Sharyn’s mom.  Prayer for Ms. Terry Ann.   Prayers for Ms. Debbie T   Prayers for Ms. Danni.   Prayers for Ms. Donna K who is recovering nicely. Prayers for Ms. Alissa’s son  Prayers and praise for Carmen  Prayers for Beth  Prayers and praise for Denise – who is home now  Thanks for the update Brandi Prayers for Annette’s boss and baby –  Prayers for Robin F’s brother.   Prayers for Jo Ann.   RCC car hooked up for Terry Ann - who is starting to get ready to exit that puppy. Vits in - walking shoes on - starting on liquids. David 424/370/217/212

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Good morning.  Yesterday I was gone before 8:00 am and didn't get home until almost 7:00 last night.  It was good to do something other than home repairs for a day.  I got to see my niece try on her wedding dress at the bridal shop in Houston and then we went and bought stuff for me to make her veil and headpiece.  My sister and I also bought fabric and patterns to make our dresses to wear to the wedding.  It's exciting to know I will know be able to sew for myself again.  Patterns weren't made to fit this too round in the middle body!  My sister thinks I bought too big of a pattern, but she bought it one size down, so I'll borrow hers if I overshot my size for after my plastic surgery.  My LBL is only a little over 2 weeks away.   Today we'll go to SS and church, then out to eat w/ family and some friends and Ben has to go w/ my BIL to help him move some file cabinets in his dental office.  I'm going to be trying to get glue off the parquet wood floor and then cut and nail down the trim on it so I can start moving my stuff back in my bedroom.  I'm sick of sleeping in the middle of the living room!  We're delaying our Mobile trip for one day and won't leave until Tuesday.  I'm not going until my bedroom is back together.   Hope everyone is doing fine.  Have a great day. Karla

I am all moved thanks to David and those to AMAZING boys- man those boys worked hard! And Richard wouldnt let me carry anything lol!!! the bad part is due to Att screwup I wont have dsl for 2 weeks!!! UGH! I am on bryan's blackjack and i am not fast so this will be short! We escaped the rain and all is well. David you are the best! thanks everyone!!!!

Good morning train riders...I'm back from my trip to Arkansas...what a whipping!!  It was great to see my Mom but it's an 8 hr drive each way and with 3 of us packed in my convertible...well you get the point.  Also there is NO internet anywhere to be found.  It's a retirement community and we couldn't even find anyone with wireless that we could steal.  Imagine 4 days with a teenager and no internet. LOL.   One month from tomorrow is my big day.  I have a stress echo this week for cardiac clearance then it's just waiting until the lovely pre-op liquid diet begins. Plans for today include unpacking and I need to place some ads on craigslist.  If you are not familiar with it, check it out.  I sold a TV in 24 hrs and a car in 3 days last week and it's a free service. Anyway, blessings to those in need.  Gina, 12 lbs!!!  You are awesome and an inspiration to others. 

I am up and have had a protien shake and vits/pills aleready - plus a half cup searving of this odd chili type left overs mom in law sent home with us going to church late (11am) tim has to do an eagel scout presentation in uniform at another church at 2 pm so little one and I will chill with the parentals for a while aggggg tim just told me no ho****er and K just told me he wet the bed - grrrrrr and the mantanace line is busy - ok so hopefully that means that everyone else is calling in - I will keep trying ok crazy news in our lives - sevearl offers on the house in AK all requireing us to pay 20K to sell the house - parentals are willing to help us make it $wise though the summer - took a pay cut coming down here and now paying rent AND housepayment and soon to be paying the state of tx for the troubled teen's care and feeding so we will be going to talk to a bankruptcy lawyer this week  - to see what that option looks like not a choice we want to make either finacailly or morally but we can not just  stop making housepayments and "see what happens" or any such foolishness with all that is going on I am happyer and calmer than I have been in a long time - is that crazy or what?? but I am at an ok point in life emotionally and that makes the $issues copeable anyhow -I had better get off of the puter and feed that guys - they won't eat a protien shake and leftover chillie for breakfast ok maintance answered - YES we KNOW there is no ho****er some one is working on it LOL guess it was busy with other people calling about lack of ho****er hugs all - have a wonderful day danni 371/208/170 yep I am bouncing agian but redlobster does it everytime

Hello Everyone! Today I get to sit at home and do nothing! WOOHOO! Yesterday I left my house at 9am to weigh in (lost another 6.4 lbs, for a total of 64!), took the kids to IHOP for breakfast. That was yummy. Then I decided we should drive to Tyler to look at some homes. Didn't quite realize Tyler was that far from me. Hmmmm need to think better next time. On our way home I realized it was First Monday in Canton so decided the kids and I could use some exercise. Bought a BEAUTIFUL new quilt and pillows for my bed and my youngest daughter some gorgeous outfits and bows. Why don't they ever have anything cute for little boys? I was so excited because we walked Canton for over 3 hrs and I never once had to sit down. Major WOW moment for me! After Canton we went to see the Ratoutille (however you spell that) movie. It was good. Not the best movie I've ever seen but cute. I had some popcorn and wish I wouldn't have. It made my pouch VERy grouchy!  Mental note for next time!  So today we are staying home cleaning and then will go get the babies around 2pm.  I'm glad to see Aylssa got moved okay. David and Gina's boys were very sweet to go and help! That is one of the many things I love about this board. So much support!  Kathy- Happy Birthday! Whenever it was. Good for you and the small bite of cake. Gina- WTG on the PB diet. That is awesome Girlfriend! I'm so proud!  Tracey- Thank you so much for your post yesterday. I'm glad to know I make you smile because everytime I see your name I smile and think about Tracey the Dancing Queen! I'm glad all your test are going well. I hope there is nothing serious wrong and everything will be fine. Keeping you in my prayers!  David- I am still trying to plan my schedule so we can come see you on the 3rd. Just not sure it's going to work out. I hope so though!  I know I'm forgetting someone but I need to get busy cleaning and take my shower. Oh yeah and then I need to work on a budget and planning our vacation! I still can't believe I'm getting to take my kids on a REAL vacation. How wonderful! It's amazing what this surgery can do for you. 64 lbs ago I wouldn't have wanted to take a vacation and sure as heck wouldn't have been seen in a bathing suit on the beach! Okay well that one is still questionable! LOL. Have a great day! Love and prayers to all. Brandi