WHATS HAPPENING THURSDAY
Pulled limbs and stuff to a burn pile in the back of property…no burning today tho , the wind was too brisk…will be awhile before it gets burned I guess. There is suppose to be rain for the next two days. So will have to wait and see.
Trying to get the yards cleaned up from the trees we had cut …looks a mess around here.
I have mums that really need to be put in the ground…guess I will try doing that in a little bit. -----------------------------------------no didn’t get that done , it started raining and getting colder by the minute….
Didn’t get to do nealy what we wanted to get done outside today. They say that next Monday night that it could get cold enough to have a hard frost. So need to be ready for that by then…will need to go get some straw tomorrow too then.
Getting a list ready of stuff we need to do tomorrow. Need to go get new cell phones , mine needs to be charged sometimes two times a day if I use it any at all. and Joes is about 4 years old lol so we need two new ones. Will have to see what they have. Maybe there is a deal going on to buy one get another one free.
Also found a toddler bed for the great granddaughter so have to take that by there for her.
Also need to get the tulle that Kim bought so I can make the little one a tutu to go with her ballerina costume…I told Kim to buy some tulle, didn’t tell her how much to buy tonight she called me to tell me that she has the tulle and I ask her how much she bought she said 25 yards …..oh my gosh…I couldn’t stop laughing….i told her she had bought enough for me to make every little girl she knew tutus. Lol bless her heart..dont know what gets into some of these kids now days. Maybe can use some of it some way to make something for Mikaelas room , help me think of something ladies ….lol it is so funny I wonder what she was thinking. Lol
It sure has been raining here tonight , how about where you are?
Tomorrow ,the 23rd is when I have to go to the hemotoligist, about my white blood cells being low. Don’t figure I will get an answer tomorrow, they will probably do another blood test and that will probably be that. Have me to come back again so they can charge medicare again for another office visit.
Seems like that is about par for the course doesn’t it?
Will let you all know what he says if anything.
ANDY::::: could you tell we had been in your house while you were gone? Joe did some work to the floor and got the toe kick to the cabinets done. Hope that will fix the floor from scooting around now. He was going to do more but his back got to hurting so I made him go lay down.
Did Susan get the sort of Medicaid that dr. Hornbostel takes? Sure hope so.
I know that is who you want her to have for surgery.
Im glad that swelling is going down , I know that had to hurt.
SUGAR:::::: yes his doctor said that it does happen more than they want to tell you about it. Man that was scary to tell the truth. I have taken care of lots and lots of people that have had seizures but when it is someone you love it is a different story. It is like all your medical learning goes out the window. Lol
Did you learn any new things to do with the exercise ball?
VESTA:::::: why Scottsboro Al.? that is a long way to go to go to resale shops isnt it?
Are you taking a trailer to haul stuff back with you? Lol
Sounds like a fun trip.
BEC::::::6 bushel of apples wow!!! What is your receipe for crock pot apple sauce? Apples and splenda? And cook?
Im so glad that you have someone to walk with you….sounds like your neighbor needs the exercise for sure…
Wow that cement mixer gets quite the workout there doesn’t it….hulls walnuts, mixes potting soil, lol does it mix concret too? Love it that you all are smart enough to use something for more than one thing.
No doesn’t get too awfully cold on the trike unless it is snowing or freezing rain or something then it is a no no but can bundle up under the leathers to be fairly comfortable.
And use full face helmets, too.
BARBARA S:::::: anxious to see the coat of many colors you are making your granddaughter….i hope she loves it and remembers it for all her life.
Love to you too.
JANET::::::I hope that Steph isnt pulling you in again only to smash you to the ground…I know I let Michele do that to me, and when I finally gave up trying to understand and gave it all to God where she is concerned. He showed me how much he can do. I cant believe how much he has changed Michele.
I hope it isnt raining Friday and you and the boys can take in your picnic that you have planed.
Im praying for your family , as a family total, and each of you by yourself too.
Oh how I hope your dad is sincere, that would be so good if you all could mend relationships and he could be your father and kids granddad.
Don’t let anyone tell you ,that you aren’t doing right about Jons home schooling. That is silly. You are doing just fine with him, and sounds like he is learning well.
I hope you and your family will be ok. And will be praying about Aaron getting the better paying job.
RENEE::::: oh my gosh, that your daughter would be planning on getting married without telling you. That is sad, will pray that you will have a chance to clear up things with him before they get married.
I hope your eye is better.
COR::::::we all think of you as a friend and a loving , giving , caring person now. You have the heart of a Christian so I think you are closer to being where you want to be than you think you are. I will continue to pray that God shows you the way he has planned for you….Oh we would love it if you snuck in on us at the Circle of Friends group. Would be wonderful.
DEB (POOH)::::::: That is horrible what those kids across the street do to your daughter. Sad that kids can be so mean isnt it? How old is this one that exposed himself to her here latterly? We will keep Niki and Gail and you in our prayers, for all the needs that God knows what you need but we have to ask for it too sometimes.
JEANINE:::::: hey you didn’t talk that long honey , I really enjoyed talking to you.
Hopefully we will see you Monday night. Get a boat in case that creek rises. Lol
PEGGY:::::::I don’t think of you as whinning when you tell us your days.
When you have gall bladder issues, it can hurt in lots of different ways. So you probably need to get to Dr. and have them to look and see if that is what it is. Sure sounds like it.
LOVE AND HUGS
GOD BLESS
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GOD BLESS YOU TODAY
JAN COOK
Just popping in to let everyone know how much you are all in my heart each day. I think of you often though out the day. Isn't it funny how we all feel so much like family? There is nothing like the bond that having this surgery makes.
I did finish the granddaughter's coat yesterday and she gets it today! I can hardly wait....she gets out of school at 1 today so that helps. I will take pictures and post them this after noon.
I have already started a new project. It is a lap blanket for my MIL. She is in a nursing home and wheelchair. She just turned 89 last Sunday. She isn't doing well. She is so weak and had macular degenerative(sp?). She is nearly blind. Bless her heart she has such a good attitude about everything. She is such a good person. Her failing health is so hard on her everyone, we know she is slowing leaving us. We love her so much. She has been a great MIL.
My Chihuahua (Baby) is doing well. She starts basic training tonight. This should be interesting. LOL Coming from Florida she thinks we live in Alaska...LOL She has a heating pad we keep on low and she lays on it alot.....I can't wait for snow to see what she does. I keep telling her "Just wait it isn't even cold yet"
Well already have half my work done for the day (don't know where this spirt of energy came from) so better finish so I can knit some more.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Lap RNY ~ 4/22/2003
5'0" ~253 starting wt. 130 lb loss!
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Extended Tummy Tuck with KU Residency Program
01/08/2010 ....Lost another 7 lbs with TT.
Hey Sis and all,
Barbara, why not swing on down my way and clean my house while you got that burst of energy! I cant seem to get anything around the house done.
Today is cooking day for the Oktoberfest. My friend Mary is going to help me cook later today. I bought 5 roasts to make the sauerbraten and have had them soaking all day yesterday and last night in the vinegar mixture. I sure hope they turn out good. Ive never made it before but it sounds like it will be good.
So this morning I have to run to the gym and get my workout in, then go get a massage (OH DARN) then on to walmart to pick up some pics I dropped off, then back home to pick up the roasts and then to the church to start cooking (stop at 2:30 to go get the boys) back to church to finish up. Then back to walmart to drop off and do somemore pics from Florida trip to pick the family photo I want. I want to get my pictures done and in an album so I can bring them to the meeting on Monday. If anyone would want to bake a couple of german choc. cakes and drop off for the seniors tomorrow I would appreciate it! lol!
I counted last night on the sign up and I have 47 signed up and that doesnt include 4 staff people and then last night when I got home from church there was an email from a friend that said to put her and a friend down that is coming. So 53 people! Thats alot of kielbasa and saurekraut, oh, which I still have to go buy! Well good grief I was about to forget that! duh!!!
We will make the pot. salad today and get the decorating done and tables set up...the roasts made and the kielbasa and kraut ready to fix in the morning and then bake the apple struedels. I guess I should get a salad made up too. Im not getting this one together like I normally do. I think my thinker is off! lol!
Well, I am still waiting for GOD to answer the prayers about finding Chelle a caregiver for the boys...there has to be someone. PLEASE LORD!!! Sure does limit my days and what I can plan to do.
I may go to Tulsa shopping with my friend in Muskogee on Saturday. Sure will be a long day if I do that cause I would have to be home for church and ss on Sunday. My class already feel like I have abandoned them since Ive gone on so many vacations. My friend is getting married in November andwants me to come help her find a wedding dress. Sure want to go...hum! Dont know yet.
Okay, I gotta go and hit the road for the gym. Going to get it in a little early today. And no sis, I forgot that yesterday was Wed. and the gym is always packed on Wed. and the trainer I wanted to talk to was swamped. I have been watching how to properly use the ball tho and I was doing it all wrong...lol! I just did alot of leg work in the pool yesterday and man can I tell it.
When are we going to get to work on my flower beds??? Getting too cold for me already! ha! ha! Did you ever think you would hear me say that? Im sitting here this morning freezing.
Love to everyone, and Janet, please dont let others make you feel bad about home schooling. Sometimes people dont realize what they say sounds bad and if they do, SHAME on them. You are doing what you know in your heart is the best for JON!
Bec, What a mess of apples! Wish I had some of the fujis. I love them too! You will have to make a nutty apple dish of somesort..since you have lots of both. The little boys that came and picked up our walnuts picked up about $400 worth I think they said...we had gobs this year and big ones too! There are still walnuts out there.
Debbie D, you never did say where Jamesport is..I am very curious about good weekend places to travel to. Rick and I love to get away like that. He even is starting to plan little get aways sometimes now! WOW!
Ok this time for sure, gotta go!
talk more later!
GOD is my ROCK! SUGAR 
Well the rain finally hit us early this morning.....Tried to have my front door open but it's just to darn cool for that so Ive done had to shut it....
Yesterday I worked in my yard....Ever lil bit I would stop and just look around and take a look at what all I had done.....It's SOOOO wonderful at the things I can do now!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sometimes I amaze myself...LMBO!!! I don't think I will ever stop being so thankful and grateful for the changes WLS has made for me!!
I had a wonderful day Monday....I drove my bestest friend of 35years to a doctors apt.....she can drive but wont drive in cities or very big towns....Her appt was at Sikeston and after she was done she took me to Lamberts (home of the throwed rolls) to eat.....Lord have mercy I had to bring 3/4 of it home with me lol lol....But it was SOOOOO GOOOOD!!!! She had ask me about going and I kinda hesitated and she said if you dont like em we can go somewhere else....I told her I loved going there but it costs at least 12 a person to even eat there...And with no more than I can eat that's way tooooo much to pay.....She said well can't we get to go boxes?....I said oh yeah they do have em lol lol.....So we did end up going and we had a blast.....And they have all these woooden trains and cars and etc out front and we had a blast taken pics of each other out there.....I bet people thought we were nuts LMBO....But we had such a great time it don't matter what they thought....And we ask this lady to take a pic of us together and do you know the old hag had to set there and think on it!!! Then she finally said well I guess I can.....Whats up with that crap!!??? We ask her to take a pic not put us in her will!!!
Then Tuesday I rode with another friend to take her daughter to get her wisdom teeth cut out....She has medicade and there are very few in Mo that do it so we had to drive all the way up to Hannibal for her to have it done.....Was a very long trip but we had a really good time.....
On top of the two trips I cleaned the yard yesterday then the rain hit so WOW am I paying for it now.....I had to pull a Janet this morning and wake Joe to help me set up in bed.....I woke up and went to move and it just wasn't even happening!!!! Im up stirring around now and it's getting a lil better but still feels like I probably end up on my heating massage pad here in a bit.....
Monday was a fantastic day for another reason....My son recently took a test for his high school deploma thru CornerStone Christian Acadamey they do thru the mail... I checked the mail Monday after I got back from Sikeston and he had a packet from them.....I COULD NOT CONTAIN MYSELF!!! I opened his mail lol lol....... Instead of reading anything I just dumped it out all over the seat to see if a diploma fell out.... When I seen it hit the seat I sat there and cried!! After he quit school when he was 16, everyone kept telling him he wouldn't amount to anything and never do anything with his life....Well now he not only has his diploma but he is in the Army National Gaurds and planning on College!!!!! Not only would I like to go slap them in the face with the dang diploma but Id love to have the money to put a big neon sign in my yard showing his grades......He done fantastic on the test!!!!!! He made 97 in science....93 in history and high 80's in the rest.....His lowest was 79 in math....but it was loaded with Geometry and none of knew a thing about it......I am one proud MOMMA!!!!.... He's pretty tickled with his self too lol lol.....
And can't remember if I told yall or not but I am goiing to be Nannie again!!!! My oldest step daughter I raised is having a baby in May.....
She ask me to go to her first appt with her a few weeks ago but my mom had a doctors apt the same day at the same time and she can't take herself....So I had to miss out.....But she took Garys mom with her....She came back upset cause his mom didn't even go back with her or even go in for her first ultra sound!!!!!!!!! I told her she would have had to of locked the door to keep me out if I had of went....she said that's all I kept thinking while I was back there....she was so upset his mom didn't want to go in....So I told her from now on I will go to all her appts with her....She wants to do lamaz classes and isn't sure Gary will have the stomach to be her coach....Oh my he don't know what he's missing....she said well he will want to be in there but I don't know if he can handle it.....SO GUESS WHO MIGHT GET TO BE HER COACH!!! ME ME ME ME ..... She done told her mother she can be there but she is to keep her mouth shut the whole time and that she might as wellexpect me being there cause I WILL be!!!...
Then she was telling me her names she has picked out.....She has the name she wants if it's a girl.....She will name her Macey JoLee and she likes Tyson for a boy name but Gary was hinting for it to be a Jr.....She don't want a Jr. so I suggested something to go along with his name to see if that would satisfiy him and she said like what....I said well why don't you do Tyson Garrett and they both liked it!!
I even got to be the first to get a ultra sound pic for my fridge!!! WOOOO HOOOO I LOVE BEING A NANNIE!!!!!
Well I guess I better stop talking about myself lol lol.....Seems like at times I get on here and don't have much at all to say and then other times I ramble on like I aint talk to anyone in years lol lol lol.....
Jan......I am sooo tickled things are going so well with your daughter.....I tell ya at times kids sure can worry you sick!!!....I got two at the moment with their heads so far up their butts I don't know if they will ever see day light again!!!! But after they are of age all you can do is suggest and hope.....
Im glad Joe is doing better.....I thought about you alot while I was out in my yard working yesterday lol lol......Hey do mums need to be on a certain side of the house?? I always thought they done good pretty well anywhere but mine are looking kinda drab already.....
Janet.......I had no dought that Jon or you either one would do great with the home schooling.....Any one that knows how you are with your kids should of known you were going to give it your all.....
I will be praying that your SIL gets that job.....It would be great if Megan could stay home at least for a bit and enjoy being a mother for the first time....
Im praying for Steph too....I hope she is being mature and being sincere about things.... If anything can break your heart the fastest it can be your kids at times!!!
And just tickled to death your dad wants to work on things....It's amazing that it takes something as drastic as death to help people open their eyes and see what they are missing but it seems to happen alot that way.....
Cindy.....Girly my prayers are with you too.....I hope things go great with your back surgery.....Guess I haven't been keeping up with things to well cause I sure didn't know you hurt your back!!....Hope to see you back on soon.....
Brenda......You been on my mind this week...Hope things are going ok with you and Dennis????.....I miss you bunches....Joes going deer hunting next month and going to be gone 3 days....If things go ok I might take a day and drive up to see yall....Seems like it's been ages since we seen each other! Ill try to give you a call soon and see if one of the days he will be gone will be a good day for yall......
Sherr....Where you be girly??? Haven't seen you post in a bit.....I hope things are ok your way....I posted a while back bout us living so close to each other and not ever even meeting....Luv for us to meet one day for lunch and then after the first of the year when Im back on my feet and can start the meetings up again at the Bluff I thought you might meet me at my house and ride up with me sometime to meet some of the others.. When we done it before we only had the three of us but I am in hopes of advertising it more this time around and hopefully get more coming....I think it's great to get with others that know where your coming from and things your going thru....
Bec....Girl I am coming to your house to eat!!!!!! Sounds like you got all sorts of goodies going on at your house.....And WOW thats alot of nuts!!! You can make treats all winter long lol lol.....When you get a chance post or send me your pecan pie recipe with the sweetner....My mom and grandmother are both diabetic and love pecan pie...I would love to try it out on them for the holidays.....
What do you do with all those apples???
Sheila.....Was good to hear from you yesterday.....Your in my prayers sweetie....I hope so much you feel better soon.....Wish you lived closer, Id come over and help you out some.....I feel like a loner down here away from everyone...And sometimes there are so many on here that could use a helping hand.....
Barbra S.....I am soooo jealous...I WISH I COULD SEW!!!
When I was at almost 500lbs it would have helped sooooo much if I would have known how...And now that Ive lost it would still help....Be fantastic to know how after my tt cause I'm going to be naked lol lol......And oh my I could go nuts making things for my grandbabies!!!!!
Renee.....Sweetie I almost cried when I read your post!!! I would be so heart broken if one of my girls done that.....I pray things get back to the way they were with the two of you.....Tell her you might not always agree or like what she chooses to do but you will always love her and hope for the best for her...Just because yall don't see eye to eye on things it should never effect your relationship...Are you at least going to have an invitaion????????
Sugar.....I think that name fits you just great!!! Im always excited to get on and see what you are doing next!!! Seems you are always cooking for a bunch, putting somthing together or making something.....I envy you at times....Seems Im so tied up with all that my family throws my way I never have time to do things like that and I love doing for others and helping out......God Bless you sweetie.....
Before I go Id like to add something to my post for those who set out there making remarks to others on here.....Might seem a bit harsh or hateful but Im saying it anyways...
I keep reading posts where people are getting pm's from others on here about one thing or another that is hurtfull.....
This post is not yours alone!!!! It's for everyone and most everyone on here loves and cares for each other and is interested in how things is going for each person....If you have issues with whats said then DONT READ THE DANG POST!!! And you shoud learn to keep your mouth shut and not hurt peoples feelings.....If you don't care about them or are not interested in whats going on with them then that's fine but it's not your place to open your mouth and make them feel like anyone else on the board feels the same way or make them feel like they dont have a place to come share their feelings and etc.....If it's such a bother to you why do you even come here?????
I think those that have had it done to them are way to NICE....If it were me I would copy and paste it so everyone on here knows what a butt wipe you are!!!!
Ok guys sorry but that has been bugging me for a good while now.....My mom says there always has to be at least one butt wipe in the crowd and it seems we have a few on here as well.....And if you happend to be one of the people that have gotten messages from someone complaining about anything you have to say on the board.... PLEASE IGNORE THEM!!!! Your needs, thoughts and feelings are just as important as the next persons on here and there are plenty of us interested in what and how things are going on in your life......
AND IF YOU ARE JUST LURKING AROUN AND ONLY READ AND DON'T POST BECAUSE OF WHAT SOMEONE MIGHT SAY....STOP IT AND COME ON IN CAUSE WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AND LOVE TO GET TO KNOW YOU!!!!!!!
OK......Now I feel better.....Thanks for the chance to unload all that!!
I hope you all have a wonderful Thrusday....
God Bless each of you...
Luv & Hugs....Tammy~ammy
Tammy~Ammy
~~~Happiness is being Christa's Nanna~~~
Start~474lbs /Now~285 /Goal~200lbs
Surgery:06~04~07 Total~191 lbs down!
Dearest Tammy Ammy~
First, let me say CONGRATS to Bubba.....AND.....I know that makes you proud, as you should be! He has struggled a lot-as well as you, but look at the wonderful young man he is turning into? Does he have a g-friend-because I have a daughter I wouldnt mind fixing him up with!! LOL....An arranged marriage-LMAO!~
and...I just HAVE to say-NANEE, NANEE, BOO BOO-IM GONNA BE A NANNIE TOO!!!!~ LOL....Im so very happy for you about being a nannie again BUT....Also because of your post today, girl-brought me an overabundance of happiness! From the first time we ever cooresponded-I KNEW you and I would be way tight-because of everything we shared-BUT....I have to tell you, that I could pull that email up- and your NOTHING like you used to be. The very first time I met you when you came to the meeting with Joe-remember those pics? Do you still have them actually?? When my computer died/fried this last time-I lost them....so-IF you have them, WOULD Love for you to email them to me. K? Sorry-got off track..."I" remember this person who was afraid of people-(like I was) and who didnt smile. You didnt like your smile, you didnt like you, and you were humiliated about your limitations because of your super size-just like me. When I met you, Tammy-It was like looking in a mirror a yr before! All I knew is that you and I had this bond and I knew everything you felt and all that you were going through.
Now-Just 2 yrs after our first cooresponding...and almost 2 yrs since we met face to face-and you ARE SO DIFFERENT! Your active-you no longer sit at home or sit to cook or wash dishes...you no longer have the little "kit" you used to have to carry with you.....remember that? I remember you crying your heart out when you told me-and YOU, MY FRIEND, are the reason that "I" am NOW AN OPEN BOOK about the limitations I shared! WHY? You ask.....Well, because-when I shared very personal things WITH you-very embaressing and humiliating things...you said I changed your life! YOU didnt feel all alone and you didnt feel like a freak anymore (and YOU felt that since I could share those things WITH you...that YOU could share with me-and that I was the ONLY one you ever told some of those things too!!!!)-others had those issues too-but no one spoke of it....and ever since then-I share! Sometimes, Im sure-TMI....But...IF I can help someone because of the stuff I went through-good, bad AND/OR ugly-then...HELL YA your gonna hear that I had to stand up to wipe my butt cuz it was too big! OR you will hear that I just couldnt even take a shower without huffing and puffing and sweating BEFORE I ever got out to get gross again!!!
My point being...YOU are working in your garden. Your taking LONG trips that would have laid you out in BED for A WEEK after...YOU CAN AND DO watch your grandkids-when I met you-you were having a hard time watching Christa unless someone was there to HELP YOU! I cried-good tears, when I read your post! Now, Im sorry Joe had to help you up this morning...Nothing is ever going to totally fix our bone and joint issues-and then, part of it is HOW MUCH your doing now too-combined with this lovely weather change...But-the point being-that you went from being a very shy, hurt, lonely person with a lack of self esteem, self confidence and respect for yourself-and you have transformed into this beautiful, awesome, on-the-go, go-getter, active, loving butterfly-who HAS A BEAUTIFUL AND CONTAGIOUS, SEXY, SASSY SMILE!!!!!....You mean the world to me (and a lot of us here) and I just want you to know-that I am SO HAPPY for you, my friend-and that I am so very proud OF you AND for you! For ALL the work you have done, for all you have accomplished-and for always being honest in your journey-and, most of all-for paying it forward!
Then-regarding your comments about people and hurting others-I almost posted about that myself this morning, because not only did I have hurtful comment made to me about my posting for prayers and they should be "important" or its like crying "wolf"...well, I got that all settled and then-I got ANOTHER one-and here is the thing-the message starts out by saying-I saw your post today-and here is what gets me-it was THE DAY that dad passed away and do you know that I didnt get a condolensce, I didnt get an apology for their previous message to me-but I did get to read ALL about them sticking up for what they said AND on and on and on about things going on in THEIR LIFE-THAT THEY HAVE CONTROL OVER-a WHOLE PM COMPLAINING!!! IM NOT JOKING!!! So.....I decided right then and there-cause, girl- I WAS MAD-that person is NOT worth my anger, my pain, my time. I will pray for them-BUT....I have blocked them AND I have decided that if they contact me by email (which has happened-like copied the same response to both places) that I AM going to copy and paste it for MY OH FAMILY to see and read!!! LOL-that will be like feeding a pack of starving coyotes-and "I" wouldnt want to be in their shoes then-and I MADE THAT KNOWN! Whether we live close together OR not, Whether we have met face to face OR not-This Site and its members mean the world to me-and I consider most of them family!!!! I was NOT about to give up MY family OR stop posting-because someone cant be "truly happy" unless they are complaining and being stroked every time I turn around! If someone gets their feelings hurt BY ME, because I DIDNT RESPOND to them on one of their posts OR they were angry with what I said-FINE....But-this has gone above and beyond all that-and I am NOT putting up with it anymore! They can justify their comments with that excuse-but....any one *****ALLY knows me-knows that I DO care-but often times-I ONLY have time to do the Whats Happening thread.....but...when I DO respond-and you dont get the "answer" you wanted-still doesnt give someone the right to be like that-we are ALL different....and some ARE more blunt than others-and I am sorry.....I am not one to sit and stroke someone CONSTANTLY...You know what you have to do-and its forever-You dont want to do it-OR you ask for advice, we give it and then you argue OR say you cant-What are we SUPPOSE to do? But, then, most on here-had/have struggled long enough pre-op-to know AND do what we HAVE to do-no matter what.....we may ALL complain once in awhile about the journey-but its NOT a quick fix and I think sometimes some expect to have the surgery and walk out of the hospital a playboy playmate-IT AINT THAT SIMPLE! UNFORTUNATELY!!!!! Some just have to learn the hard way...Makes me feel sorry for them. I was way too fat-and miserable and NEVER had a REAL life pre-op-I would eat a worm every day if thats what it took to live my life now! And I would do it because I HAD TO, and I WOULD GLADLY do it forever-for the blessings I have now!!!! (sorry, I know thats xtreme-Im just stating a fact here....) Years ago they had to eat liver a couple of times a week-for the protein value------I would even do that! So...I just think that we have to sometimes stop and look at who is causing the hurt and PRAY FOR THEM! Ok-Im off my soapbox.
Just wanted you to know that! Love ya and CANT WAIT TO HANG OUT FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS!!! Love, Janet
Oh that cement mixer has been WAY cool! and yes we even have mixed cement with it! ~tee hee .... but we have done lots and lots of "other" things with it too! It looks like the dickens but man has it saved the "man" labor! ~ha I like that too! That way I don't have to tell Paul to work harder! ~tee hee
Just have a minute again as Deb D. just called about 30 minutes ago and said she was on her way....
I have been up this morning and cleaned my bathroom, fried sausage and made a fruit compote for breakfast in the morning... I am going to be serving it with a sausage mushroom quiche'..... I am making broccoli cheddar soup with ham roll ups for lunch and homemade chicken pot pie with fried apples, and Tippins cornbread for supper.... if I need something else for lunch tomorrow I am going to make BBQ cups, ranch potatoes, and green bean medley. Hardly any of that can I eat but I hope Deb enjoys it and Paul might think I'm not permanently harming his food phyc~ee!!! ~tee hee He will even get a cherry cheese cake for this week when I make Deb's David one to send home with her..... gotta keep the fellas happy!
I need to get back in the kitchen and get my crock pot apple butter going and the soup on to cook..... Mimi, I will post the crock pot apple butter recipe after I make a batch with the Splenda to see if it is good.... it's kinda like the relish I have never done it before so will have to give it a try first. It will be much easier this year since Paul fixed me up the peeler, slicer, corer.... those apples just go in a snap! My recipe has more than just apples and cinnamon.... I really like it for the sugared up kind will just have to see how the sugar free goes..... I want to get it done so I can send some home with Deb.
{{{ Deb}}} if you get Laura to take your pic will you ask her if I can have one of her too? If she is uncomfortable with that it is sure ok. I am praying for all of your requests and know God is in control.
Sheila I am praying also for you, hoping you are coming along with healing from that nasty ole surgery! I am also praying for your financial needs too. Be of good cheer dear friend.
Jeanine ~ oh how nice it was to talk with you on the phone yesterday! Can you maybe know a "kindred spirit" right away? I believe you can!
Well just wanted to pop in and say I'm thinking of you all today and praying for each of you! I hope you have a very blessed day full of peace and contentment!
Janet and Renee you both are in my thoughts and prayers today as well. Man I wish you both could be here to work on the craft project with Deb and I... maybe some day you could come and we will do one together too.
Wish you all could be here to enjoy the time with Deb.
Bec
I have to cut this way short this morning as I have to get Tiff to the doctor, but I wanted so much to THANK YOU ALL FOR PRAYING. Kala, Lee and myself had a talk yesterday and they let me speak my mind. Thing's are still way from perfect, but we are talking and working on thing's. Tiff and I will be a part of the wedding, Tiff is her maid of honor and I will be giving her away. Lee promised me that they would be making it a point to spend more time with us so we could get to know him, and Kala and I had a great talk.
Thank you you all so much....Praise be to God.
I will try my best to get back on later.
Love and Hugs
Renee
If He bring's you to it.... He will bring you through it. Dear Aunt Jan and OH Peeps!~
Well, after the Eeyore day we had yesterday-cloudy, grey and gloomy-its cold out there....but-its sunny somewhat....We had a light frost on the ground this morning when I took Molly out... She didnt care much for that! LOL....Im like Barbara with her baby-just wait!!! LOL!
Jan-We will definitely be thinking and praying for good results from the specialist today! Please let us know when you do! While Im the subject of prayer-we have Cindy H having back surgery tomorrow in Columbia-Prayer Warriors-lets ban together and pray for a safe surgery and speedy recovery! We also have Deb (Pooh) and her daughter and hubby needing some special prayers at this time! I know most saw the post....but I just wanted to ask again in case you missed it ( I miss a lot of them too-LOL).... Then, for Andy and Susan-for good results from all their appts. For Bec, Deb (Pooh), Sheila, Lou, Renee, Dennis and Lynette who are post op-to continue to get better, no matter what their surgeries were for. For our peeps that are in pain right now.....(Joe, Brenda, Jan, Deb, Bec, Sheila and Sherr...I know there is more-sorry if I missed ya) and then for our pre-op'rs that are getting ready for surgeries-Jeanine, Susie, Peggy, Lori and I already listed Cindy H.....Then for Cor to get her approval for her WLS and some personal stuff, and also for Tammy H to get her approval for her tummy tuck. For Sugars in-laws and their health-also, for someone to help with transportation for her grandkids. For Brenda Nutts hubby and family. We have a couple that need prayer for personal issues-like Rhinestonerocker and there was someone else-but I cant remember now who it was. We also have some traveling, so for travelers mercy (Deb D and Vesta right off hand) It also wouldnt hurt for us to pray for our country, peeps...... Ok-I THINK I covered most everyone and everything there.
Well...Im not quite sure I even want to get in here and post this-cause I know what your all gonna think...Trust me. Im already THINKING anything you can respond with...So-here goes. Yesterday, I went in to talk to my parents, draw names for the adults for Christmas (Kenny and a couple of others joining us so we drew names for the adults) and spend time with Stephanie since I wont be able to go to lunch with her tomorrow and she had some things going on today after school. Well......Jon and I have been looking for a caterpillar to do a "science" project with-the whole cocoon deal and all. I had been there for an hour or so-and my dads maintenance guy, Richard, calls me and says that he has just found one of the biggest caterpillars he has ever seen. Big, furry and black. Jon and I had found one like that about a month ago and it died the same day-SO.....anyway-there are so many woods and such around there-and I was telling the staff one day that if they saw anymore of the HUGE moths (Not joking-as big as my open hand!!!) OR any caterpillars-to please let me know so Jon and I could do a special, long term science project (on the pillar'-the moth was for our nature scrap book)...OK....so-he calls me-this caterpillar is every bit 4 inches long and as big around as a popsicle! So, I walk down (under the covered area-was raining like NUTS!) and I go get it and am walking back upstairs and I SMACK right into a window air conditioner and Yep, I split my head open! Talk about HURT!!! OOOOWWWWW!!! It knocked me backwards-I fell...Oh yah. Right on my hind end-and didnt even THINK about my rear-because I was too busy holding my head and could feel myself losing conscienceness-I was so lightheaded, I couldnt lift my head up!!!! Well, Richard just so happened to have been coming that way-and he lifted me up-talked to me. Used my cell to call my parents and of course-my dad and Megan come running down-and my mother called the ambulance to come!!! OMG-your kidding me! I MADE her call them back and cancel the call!! (do you know that they DO still come out to check you out once they have received a call? Yep-they did.) I wont even let them touch me. I dont want to be charged for anything and told them so...Of course-I heard to watch out for a concussion and such...yadi, yadi, yadi....Yes, I KNOW I should have gone and gotten a couple of stitches, but honestly peeps-I believe the pain of getting those numbing shots in my head and then stitches on top of that-would have hurt me even more...at least thats MY STORY and I AM STICKING TO IT! Besides the fact that I FINALLY HAVE the HAIR I have WANTED for years-to have them have to shave it right there on top-NO WAY JOSE'..... What made the WHOLE ordeal even more painful...was that I HAVE To use "products" on my hair ALWAYS-or I look like I have a big ol' frizzy fro' and wouldnt you know that the rain and being wet-made the "products" get into the head wound.. Oh yah! I cant do ANYTHING simple. I FEEL like a jinx...I CANNOT even believe it myself-this is beyond my "normal" happenings....I cant help but think that something is wrong with me or this bad stuff wouldnt keep happening to me....right? I know-you gotta be sitting there just thinking DANG! Oh-and DONT say wrap me in bubble wrap-WE ALL KNOW that it would either pop when something sharp went through it OR it would be inhaled when I slept and I would swallow one of the air pocket peices and choke to death-I already know it would! (smile-but truth is in there!) Yah....so....I got that freaking caterpillar-and he is in a "bug" mansion and he BETTER end up being the most beautiful butterfly we ever saw!!!
Mike got his dreaded call yesterday from the place that will be shipping the ashes to us. They will be here on Saturday and if they are going to be late-they will be calling us. Geez-I really am praying that Mike isnt home when they come. I want him to go hunting. I want to sign for the package (not really, but you know what I mean) and then put the package up until Mike can deal with it. When he called me yesterday-I could tell that something was wrong just from his tone-and its been that tone pretty much for 10 days now-I just dont know what to do anymore....besides the hugs, love and so on-so I thought if I could get that taken care of and then just tell him-when your ready-this is where the pkg is, then, in his own time he can deal with it. I would greatly, greatly appreciate any prayers. I get sick of asking and some, I know, get sick of me asking-but-this is the most helpless I think I have felt in some almost 20 yrs! HATE this feeling, for sure! I cant say I have lost a parent, but Mikes dad and I have been close since day 1 and I adored him with every fiber of my being! To me, HE IS (WAS) MY DAD TOO!
When I got home last night, Mike asked me if we could talk...(well, yeah, of course-dork...LOL) He says-I want you to seriously think about something and let me know how you feel after you have had time to think about it. Ok.....????? He said he wanted me to think about moving to Arizona. Not just to be near his family and such-they are all terminal, except for his uncle Russ and then grandma. He said that between our bones and joints and the fact that after such a long car ride and all-I was still getting around so well and I really wasnt in much pain (maybe 2-3 pain level there vs. off the charts here) and the fact that 20+ hr car ride didnt even affect me as bad as going back and forth to KC here in MO does-that it shows that the difference in climate really is a factor....so, peeps-thats where Im sitting right now. The "thinking" stage. Oh yeah-and just so you know-I WONT have to worry about my little light of my life that is coming in Feb-because Megan and Aaron already said that part of the reason they stay in this area-is because of us-so they are more than willing to move with us-or come out after us......
The lady I got Molly from-went to my moms last night-and she has Mollys brother and since my mom said she would have loved to have had Molly-she adopted Mollys brother!!!! He is being spayed on Monday and mom will get him on Tues......How wild is that?
I am going to finish getting my "inspiration station" organized today-thats where my puter is and etc-and I have lattice work half way up the wall-bottom part is solid wall, but used the lattice to give a little privacy for my area....and I have been hanging up cards from my angelettes and people that I love.....around it, plus pictures...I also have to find my conservation card-dang it-I put it somewhere-STILL in the envelope it came in-because they spelled my name correctly on the envelope and on the card its wrong and now I cant find it....I also need to find some coupons I got from my doc on a new script she wants me on-and I put that up too-what the heck? So-I have a couple of things I HAVE to find today and its going to drive me crazy until I do! Plus-Darrel has a half day, so I am going to get my responses done and then get to hunting for my misplaced stuff I am looking for. I know I put these things up where I KNEW I would keep them safe until I needed them...and yeah-now I cant find them!
**Jan-good luck at the docs today. Im praying for good results!!! For the tulle-that made me laugh 25 yards! You could make tutus for all the elephants that perform!!! LOL....BUT...When Steph was a little girl-I bought a bunch of tulle-and we made a canopy above her bed-and we centered it - and hung it from the ceiling and then each side of the bed-with it hanging down on each side-did I describe that right? It looked really awesome and only had to be secured it 3 places...the center, and then left and right of the bed-with it hanging down on both sides-but not touching the ground....In the center where it was secured-I used a bright pink, big beautiful bow...and then where it was secured on the sides-ribbon around it and then ribbon so it could either be pulled back and secured to the wall (with a little hook) OR just let it hang.....I hope I did justice to what I am thinking....(probably not-but remember-I have a head wound-like that matters-LOL LMAO)
You didnt answer me on planting my tulip bulbs right now....???? Let me know...AND...Let me know where we go after the meeting now-do we still go to Village Inn?
Oh yeah-and it rained BAD yesterday ALL day-flooding on the roads and the whole bit!!!
**Sugar-Girl-I got tired just reading about your day today!!! Good luck with the party-I KNOW it will turn out PERFECT-look who planned it!! Cant wait to see those pics.
Oh yeah-do you have Renee and I on your van list for the 19th and also-would it be possible for me to bring the baby clothes that Bec has for Megan back with us?
**Andy-How did the appts go for you and Susan? Hope all went well. We are still prayin for you guys!
**Barbara-I know what you mean about the bonds we make on here. I think about you guys all the time-like, I wonder what, or how this person is etc etc...Amazing, isnt it? To get some of the most awesome blessings out of something so traumatic for us preop! I agree with you 150%
I cannot wait to see the pics of the jacket and your grandaughter!! I WISH I could have that kind of talent!! You are such an awesome grandma! I hope I am even 1/2 the grandma you are!!!
**Jeanine-Your going to the meeting Monday??? OOOOOO MAN!!! I can see you with my own eyes? I can hug you with MY OWN ARMS? What will happen if we dont let you go? LOL...
Thank you for the card! I love you so much too-and you really brightened my day! Your such a blessing and I thank God for you! Cant wait to see you and your in my thoughts and prayers too!
**Deb (Pooh)-thanks for the angel card! Your so awesome!!! You, Nikki and Gail are in my prayers! If you need me, you have my number-CALL ME!!! Im too far away to come over and hug you-but my ears still work good!
Dont worry about the clothes-we wont just like them-we WILL LOVE Them AND....when we are done with them-they will get paid forward to someone else, so they can be blessed too....see what ya started!!! Your on my heart and I love ya.
**Peggy-about the gb-YES, YES and YES...I had so many of the same issues with mine!!! When do you get it taken out?
Honey-your NOT A PANSY!!! We WANT to hear from you on your good AND YOUR BAD DAYS! PLEASE! WE love you-no matter what kind of day your having...do you only like to read our posts when they are good-or even when they are bad and ugly (had a few of those lately myself!!!)??? Your such a source of inspiration and we worry when we dont see ya!
I cannot wait to see you on the 19th! Trying to figure out what I can make, that will make the trip just fine and be good for everyone....am THINKING about my chicken enchilidas...will see. Want to contribute something! Oh-and when you get ready to take that road trip to Jans-stop and pick me up-Im right on the way-LOL.... Love ya.
**Cor-Your NOT a bad person, silly!!! Man, would it be SO AWESOME to see you at the meeting! They are the BEST...Your NOT sitting there with people who judge you-you ARE among friends-you dont WANT to leave-seriously!! I ALWAYS feel robbed when its time to go! I just cant say enough about it and IF you get the chance to grace us with your company-PLEASE consider coming!! if you cant-its totally understandable.....I am still praying for you-and want you to know that I love ya! IF I was closer-I would go to Bingo with you!!! LOL...You probably wouldnt want to go with me after that-LOL....but, Id take advantage of that first time you got suckered into it-LOL LOL!!!
**Renee-take it easy...It WILL all work out-IT WILL...Communication IS the beginning! Im here for you, you KNOW THAT! Love you girlie. Keep up the good work on your post op stuff! Hopefully, we will get to take our road trip next week!
I DID get a text from Sheila-she did such a bang up job on her collar bone-that they are using her case in their medical teachings!!! Her surgeon said he had NEVER seen one that bad-in all his 14 yrs of doing that!! WTG sheila-you sure give it 100% no matter what, huh? LOL... Anyway-not sure if she is going to make it on Monday-have kept forgetting to ask her! I just wanted you guys to know she is doing okay and goes back in a couple of weeks.
Well, Im off to find my lost paperwork and Darrel has 1/2 day today, so when he gets home, we have to go to town and then we are going to get our stuff ready for our field trip tomorrow. Also want to check on Megan-they called her in a RX for her migraine-and Aaron is working until 10 tonite-so I am going to just check on her and make sure she is ok.....All my love and prayers!! Have a good day everyone! Love, Janet
Thank you all for your prayers. This is such a loveing and careing bunch of wonderful people.
I wish my family,Mother and siblings were all as great as you guys. But that isn't the case .So i come here an unload on all of you.Probably more than i should seems like i've been whinning alot lately. I guess it's just that i know i can talk to you all and not be judged or made feel like crap. Thank you for allowing me to be open to you without judgement.
Jan i hope your blood test turn out to be ok and i know how you feel about them wanting you to come back for visits. It is just another way to make money for an office visit that could of been told over the phone.It can be very frustrating.
Bec, Hope yur apple sauce turns out great ,it sure does sound yummy. I used to make apple sauce and lots of apple pies when we lived on the farm and had apple trees.And the house would smell so wonderful from the spices.
I am gonna help Gail pack in a load of wood to the basement later today. Gonna probably regret it later but he can't do it alone.
I am not quite as angry today but not gonna lie.I am still angry. And if that grandmother would walk over here in to our yard and start her mouth i know i would lay the woman out flat. I'm praying that the lord helps me through this anger, And i know he will in his own time.
I felt like a total ass going to the sheriffs office filing a complaint on kids,But it's what the juvenile officer said to do plus i am not going to allow them to keep up doing the things they do. And if the sheriffs dept and juvenile office don't do something i will be filing a complaint on them. They are pretty lazy around here when it comes to these kind of things. But it is their job so they need to do it.
I got my tub with jets in it from the trailer we own yesterday, Jason our youngest son and his wife live in it, Gail had bought me the tub a couple yrs ago and it is wonderful to fill with ho****er turn on the jets and feels so good on my back. So jas finally got them a tub and i got mine, Now Gail will be installing it here. He said he has a plan, Ok that scares me when he has a plan LOL.
I didn't get to go to the new dr yesterday ,But hopefully things will get better and i'll be able to reschedual soon.
They say the lord puts no more on your shoulders than you can carry,Hope he is notices my shoulders are getting smaller soon LOL.
I am still stuck on eating soup, So today i did drink a slimfast low carb shake the kind they had us drinking during our 2 week liquid diet. I was hungry so drank it hoping it would help with the hunger it did some.So am thankful for that.I think when i try eating other things i must be eating to fast ,not chewing well enough or eating to much. I just know i get sick and it bites,So i would rather just do liquids.I know someday i will be able to eat food again. So for now i'll make it.
Everyone of you are in my prayers.I hope your day is filled with lots of peace and happiness,
Love and {{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}} Deb
Dad and sis are gone until Saturday so its just me and my 2 pooches and the outside cat for 3 whole days!
Please take care everyone!
Shannon (sandy)
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