What's New WEDNESDAY - HUMP DAY!

Well this is a first for me..in a LONG time!

The weather, aside from warm scattered showers now and then, has been dry and gprgeous for the last few weeks. Strange in that, off and on, we have frost warnings.

Ive been terribly busy with my small business, InfoDIVA. And now that Ive earned my Certified MetaPhysical Counsellor and MetaPhysical LifePath Consultant, I now lead three LifePath groups, mentoring young women...we try to find their passion and to decide their LifePath, be it business, spirituality or personal growth, how to focus and how to work the tools I give them to move forward. At this point, I hold the groups every other Sunday afternoons and evenings..as more attend, I will likely have to work every Sunday.

I've been working on my MIO (Maturity Initiative Organization- non-profit) to assist "serious agers" in recognizong and acknowledging their special skills & gifts earned by a lifetime of living, to become more pro-active in where they live , their health and their contributions to their community. I an even working on Workshops on Dying.  We all die and we dont TALK about it...and I know many have questions and fears..this is where I attempt to allieve them of the fears and to assist them in preparing when the time comes.

Mandala Workshops also keep me busy as the production of more Mandala Colouring Books for adults and de-stressing and there are people hosting my workshops all over the Region.

Sorority has resumed for the season and tonight, I presneted the year's programme schedule and took my own turn at doing a programme tonight which lead to many revelations from the ladies which was amazing and open.

BPW (Business & Professional Women's Club starts Wednesday evening with another dinner meeting. The big Annual General Meeting (AGM)/ Golden Horseshoe District Meeting -Im District Dorector, is now in the works..I have to make home made Cream of Tomato Soup for 25 women for that..Im serving the soup in bread bowls. Ive got Annual Reports to write up by then too.

Last week I saw my surgeon again  and asked for assistance/advice to help me lose the last 75 pounds.  He refuses to do the ROSE procedure saying it's experimental and would cost me $10,000.00 (not insured) even if he DID do it(he dpesnt). However, he did refer me to a very special doctor in Burlington(about an hour away) at the Wharton Clinic. He is an internist and specializes in obesity... so next month, mid_october, I will drive to Burlington 3 times/week and be tested : thyroid, stress test, metabolism, etc. the forst day and be weighed, attend classes and be weighed and have counselling 3 days/week for five month.  They also make a custom diet plan for me..not sure I want that but I need the accountability and will do my best at this.  Added to this, Ive made a commitment to start swimming 3 days/week in the next city.  With lymphodemic legs, swimming is the best and easiest way for me to get some exercize...I still get wobbly when I get tired and can fall easily so water exercise is good for my badly swollen legs.

This all begins mid-October when the Holiday Inn's sal****er pool re-opens after renovations(also hot tub, sauna, exercize room) and JB and I get back from a week in the Ottawa Valley, Quebec. I will be discussing illustration workd for my cousin Michel's old family stories, a special event(Mandala Workshops) at a women's event in April up there and we will be touring the Laurentian Mpuntians with my clousins Bobby & Georgette for several days to see the fall colours. But we have to be back Saturday evening so I can lead my Sunday LifePath groups.

Mother turns 90 in November...today I did her grocery shopping, laundered her bedspread, made her some Shepherds' Pies to freeze and cleaned her room and washed her dishes..seems the dishes and general cleaning is getting too much for her now..she is getting so fragile and weak now.  I have to start .looking now at Assisted Living places for her.Her walker doesnt seem to be enough anymore..she gets so tired walking to and from the dining room at the facility (Retirement Community for Independent Retirees) so many times, she simply wont go to eat at all...that's why I keep her fridge filled with easy-to heat foods.  I always bring her a small treat, not too much or she won't eat GOOD food..today was a container of fresh blueberries which she loves.  When we get back from Quebec, I take her to see her family doctor (GP) and her heart doctor (she has a pace-maker). At almost 90, all she takes is one pill for her heart and her daily vitamin.

I contimue to work at eating properly..surgeon considers me a success but I do not...I feel like a failure...JB says that I had a second chance at life and now Ive blown it because I didnt get all of my excess weight off..gee thanks...only 150 pounds!  This makes me feel even worse.  However, I wont quit..I drink my water, everyday, I take my suppliments and do my best to get in enough protein.  Yes, some days I make bad choices but I make far more good choices than bad.

Im back to coming to this site..I read it daily, dont post alot because I dont feel like I can contribute much but Im here anyways...rooting, cheering, praying, swinging chickens and sending my most positive healing vibrations to you all.

Nancy B

 

Ahem.....excuse me, Missy....can't contribute much? Are you kidding me???  After reading all of the amazingly positive things you are doing in your life for yourself and OTHERS you have a wealth of contributions to make here. Nancy, you have always been such a role model to me, and I'm sure to others as well, with your positive attitude and wonderful outlook on life. We need you more than you know.
I'm glad to hear you're going to the Wharton Clinic. It looks like a very interesting and proactive place for you. Please keep us posted on your progress and what you learn from them. I'm sure you will be able to share a lot of good info for your OFF family.

We have a new baby in the family!!! Well, kind of our family. My DIL's sister and BIL had their first baby last night...Aubry Quinn joined the family at 8:12 p.m., weighing in at 6lbs 8oz. She 's a beauty. Nothing like a new baby to prove that all is right with the world. At least our little corner of it. Tess, who has not been very enthusiastic about the thought of motherhood, is over the top excited about being an aunt, so I'm hoping this will start her thinking about giving us a grandchild.

Another long day at work, but I'm grateful for the business. Food is doing okay, weight holding strong, life is good.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Love ya!

Susan,

Babies are indeed a cause for celebration and a renewal of all that is good!  Enjoy!

Hugs, Laureen

Well, thank you, Susan... I think Im making up for a lifetime of being "held back" by parental and spousal expectations and boundaries.  Ive always loved life but wasnt able to do so until I broke free of so many of their rules and disapproval.  Ive finally learned  to disregard SOME of the negative tapes that play in my head but have many yet to surmount.  It makes me so aware of the damage that "words" can do..especially from "loved ones".

Im thinking, as I write this , that many of us have been held back by others expectations and beleief systems imposed upon us.  Somehow the armour of fat that I wore/wear, made e feel that I was not "good enough" and so had to listen and BELIVE what THEY say. Im fighting that now.

A new baby? What joy!! We have no grandbabies yet...I just have five grandkitties all named after power tools *rolls my eyes*.

I enjoy hearing about your small business (loved the website, btw) Running a business is alot more time-intensive than one expects but its satisfying in the end. *hugs*

Nancy - I personally think that you have been cloned because, even when I was thinner, I never had the energy that you do!
Hugs
Margaret

LOL..well, you know I Sure could use some clones sometimes..but I happen to be a very passionate and intense kinda person..Im Airies..and I think more than ONE me would be far too many for most people around me...LOL

*hugs*

Can't contribute much????  Look at that post of yours.  Just writing about your day is contributing.  It reminds us all that we can now lead normal lives.  Just like me posting about my busy life.  It reminds others we CAN do it.  I keep busy and I love it.

I am sure your mother appreciates all you do.

I want to ask everyone to say a prayer for my friend/co-worker Tabatha.  She is having RNY today at about 7AM CST.  I will give her mother a call when I wake up this afternoon.  I have never met her mother, but Tabatha says she has told her mother all about the encouragement I give her.  She says her mother loves me without even meeting me.

George...prayers for your friend Tabatha. I wish her the very best.
Of course her mom loves you...who doesn't. You are a very kind and caring man...funny too!!

Hugs....connie d

Thank you, George.  My husband and mother see my life as unneccessary stress and "busy-ness" but I enjoy it..I feel ALIVE when Im involved!  As for Mother..well thats a long story... Im all she has now..she burned alot of bridges and our only point of contention now is my adopted youngest sister, the drug addict..she has Mother wrapped around her finger and the only time Mother and I have issues is when I refuse (as Power of Attorney) to continue Mother's longtime enabling and rescuing my sister..I beleive in ACCOUNTABILTY.

Healing vibrations and prayers (yes, I CAN multitask) for your friend and co-worker....and congrats to her for taking this big step!

my goodness gracious..a failure...I DON'T THINK SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nancy b--i have met you and hugged you and walked with you and shopped with you and slept(in the next bed) with you--i KNOW better....i well remember the tales of your special stockings for your legs, changing sizes of dresses.... and the recovery from your surgery-lemme tell ya missy--JB don't know **** from shinola if he thinks you are a failure--and DO NOT LET HIS WORDS GET TO YOU>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

ok- so--
i am hurting less this morning-am actually able to put some weight on the ankle/foot--(couldn't when i went to bed last nite) i am still going to take the (4 prong) cane to work just in case-also since i sit basically all day i have to find something to put under my leg to lift it off the ground-am thinking a paper box...michael has absolutely no sympathy for me and was nasty last nite- i pray that i never need him to "really" take care of me- he did absolutely NOTHING to help me once he helped me get off the ground the other day.maybe it's tough love-i just am not sure! all i know is that it took me a very big part of a year to recouperate when i broke it in 3 places i***** and i do not wish to repeat any of that ....

roxie isn't feeling well-not sure what is up with that.

NO NEWS ON THE HOUSE

ok- gonna go try to get grogeous...
hugs and prayers.....