It's Tuesday

Hi Everyone,  Gail, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!  Another rainy, crazy weather day here. What is up with this -makes me wonder what Spring is going to be like?!   La Chelle, you gotta be loving it- but please,Lord, lets wait till SPRING~then look out- there goes that storm chasing Momma-hee~hee-LOL!     It is too warm- good for the heating bills, but not for killing off those flu bugs! I WANT THEM DEAD & GONE!!!!I have used tons of bleach, cleaning items, wipes,spray, you name it- and the darn critters are still hanging on-grrrr.  Poor Dana was up and down all night coughing, & ended up on the couch. There goes my heating pad- haha!! Jodi- oh girl, I sure know what you are talking about- the twins can out "do-do"  the best of them- yikes! I haven't seen them in 2 weeks, so I am even ready to tackle those "stinky" chores!  Keep those peaceful, positive thoughts all day, and know I/we are praying for you, Matt & the boys. Speedy recovery,lil sis! Antonnette, I am praying for you and  have a speedy recovery, too, lil sis!  I had a burst of energy yesturday and got my laundry room cleaned, clothes hung up, and felt like I'd cleaned the whole house by the time I got done- but it did feel good to be able to DO something. Of course I was bushed by the time I got done, but a good tired.I have been pumping the Vitamen C in me and after talking to Sherri, I am going to increase my fiber. Hopefully it will stop alot of my  "Potty" problems.      I definatley weight in my lightest clothes, as well as check my weight before I go to see if my scales are acurate. I am going to try to go to a meeting tonight, if I am feeling up to it. I really miss getting out and NEED a Support group meeting. It helps me focus on my needs and recovery, as well as get new ideas, see the changes in  others/make new friends and visit,catch up with my buddies. When I post, I may not direct a note to each one who posts, but please know, I do think of YOU ALL, and love ya!! Well, you all have a great day & stay dry! Sending extra hugs to you all, (((((((((hugs)))))))))) Ellen

Dear Ellen, I want to thank you for the birthday, IT was like I had a choir today. It was so nice. Thanks for thinking of me. Love& Blessings, Gail

Well I am back..I weighed at 250 at home (up from 248 2 days ago) aarrgghh. Too much salt...(I hope) 251 with clothes on at doc's office. She was thrilled as i was. I am going to get my records altogether for my visit to Clarian next week.Had bloodwork done, so I ran home to eat and drink cause I was starving.  Sherry-Cottage cheese pancakes...  1 egg 2 tblsps.whole wheat flour 1/4 cottage cheese mix and poor .  Flip once or twice I used sf maple syrup next time I will add dash of vanilla and cinnamon for taste. Wonder if you could use ricotta, I will try that too.Sounds Yummy. New found product I love. Lipton Green tea packs in variety of Flavors. Mango mandarin, cherry blossom, etc also white tea. I do not even like tea but I love these things. oohh also Flatout Wraps,  yummo comes in 3 flavors italian herbs, multi grain,sundried tomatoe I grill up some lunch meat, add cheese, lettuce, mayo bam a quick healthy lunch. Like 17 grams of carbs in 1 wrap, 3g fiber. And it almost the size of a 10' flour tortilla. (huge) I am making myself hungary again, better go. Happy Birthday Gail. I am sorry I missed you at the exchange, I did want to meet you.Post a new pic.so next time I know who you are. shanna

Hey y'all hope everyones doing well.. This nasty weather is enough to drive someone insane.. I was feeling pretty decent but I think besides the crazy weather changes and just not resting and all that stuff this nasty respiratory stuff and all seems to be back full force. I'm taking it somewhat easy today. Going to take a day off from the gym probally. Just depends how I'm feeling. Also I'm trying my hand at bean soup. We had left over ham from dinner last week and I that in the crockpot with some water and beans, salt and pepper. I'm hoping that it turns out alright. I couldn't find a good recipe to use with the stuff I already have everything wants you to add a bunch of other stuff. I will throw some green beans in it later though. I've been having like one day a week where I cook something different or that we don't have somewhat regularly. Last week I experimented and made baked ziti (I remembered all the ingredients from my old favorite restaurant in Maryland in the old days) and it was pretty tasty. Even better because I used barilla plus pasta sooo it was very tasty and full of protein. Rich likes the idea of trying new recipes or trying different stuff once in a while soo it is great. Jo & Antonette my prayers are with you two today. Ellen - I hope you and Dana are feeling better soon!! LaChelle - All I can say is you rock Gail - You are an absolute and I just love ya!! Sherri - Can you even soak in a bath tube with the open wound?? I know one thing I really look forward to about getting this gtube out and the incision healing is being able to go swimming and take baths again!!!! Janene and Bellas Mom and everyone else- Umm not much else going on.. I sure hope I didn't forget anyone.. Heh I know I got a lil crazy with the emoticons I'm just in a goofy mood.

HI MistyDon'tcha just love these little guys But I wish we had different onessometimes Have a great day Shanna

Daer Misty, Thank you for my birthday greeting. You are such a dearheart. I pray you are feeling a whole lot better. Take care call me any time. Hugs & Blessings, Gail