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Hi everyone, hope everyone is having a good week. I am fine, just staying a little tired. Mama is doing much better now, she has accepted this is her life, she may not like it but she is trying and that is all I can ask. Finances are really very tight, some days I am just not sure how I am managing. Well actually I am not managing very well, but it is ok, money is not everything and as long as the bills are paid and there is food on the table what else really matters. I get tired of reminding my brothers I need money for pay ment for day care so I stopped asking and just pay it and do with out. An extra 1500 dollars a month is hard but it keeps Mama safe and I have piece of mind. I have almost talked myself out of moving and am thinking about just purchasing new living room furniture, a couch and love seat that make beds. Than I will have space for family when they come. Next week I may change my mind but for now, going to work on furniture and turning the carport into a Flordia room.
Band giving me issues in the morning but ok by afternoon. Weight is still hold around 122-124.
Mama goes to her appointment tomorrow with the Geriatric doctor, so we will see what she does with her medications.
Big Hugs and prayers for all my cyber friends, you ladies are the best and I am so proud of us and all our success and how much we give to each other in the way of support. Honestly each and everyone of you ROCK!
Love ya, night.

Hi everyone, hope everyone is having a good week. I am fine, just staying a little tired. Mama is doing much better now, she has accepted this is her life, she may not like it but she is trying and that is all I can ask. Finances are really very tight, some days I am just not sure how I am managing. Well actually I am not managing very well, but it is ok, money is not everything and as long as the bills are paid and there is food on the table what else really matters. I get tired of reminding my brothers I need money for pay ment for day care so I stopped asking and just pay it and do with out. An extra 1500 dollars a month is hard but it keeps Mama safe and I have piece of mind. I have almost talked myself out of moving and am thinking about just purchasing new living room furniture, a couch and love seat that make beds. Than I will have space for family when they come. Next week I may change my mind but for now, going to work on furniture and turning the carport into a Flordia room.
Band giving me issues in the morning but ok by afternoon. Weight is still hold around 122-124.
Mama goes to her appointment tomorrow with the Geriatric doctor, so we will see what she does with her medications.
Big Hugs and prayers for all my cyber friends, you ladies are the best and I am so proud of us and all our success and how much we give to each other in the way of support. Honestly each and everyone of you ROCK!
Love ya, night.

Good Morning Girls....
Life is god....Thank you all for the thoughts prayers and well wishes...
Charlie is on the mend....he has many life changes ahead of him...all with in his reach...He knows what to do and he is positive he can do it ...He is on a lot of meds which is a lil over whelming to us both..He had a strnt put in his heart and he still has 3 small blockages that meds diet and exercise can fix....also he is a diabetic now so together we will help each other !!!
I have to say the last few days have really made me appreciate Charlie...some times we take loved ones for granted...so many things went through my head and heart during this time....something as simple as falowing the ambulance to the heart hospital on Monday the driver complimented how I keep up fallowing them....the reason I fallowed so good was because if I had lost them Id of been lost....Charlie always helps me with directions...God love him he was trying to write nots of al the things he felt I should know about our automatic checking account payments...
God is so good to give us a wake up call and a second chance....
Love you all....

Busy today, cleaned out closet in family room, felt good to accomplish something. Even if we don't move, we need to pair down and get rid of some crap. took 8 boxes to storage so that makes more room for all involved. One day, just maybe one day I can get my room finished. Every time I get it half way straight we move someone Else's crap in my room and there it goes. The bath room currently is not usable due to all my husbands clothes hanging on the shower rod. We cleaned out the spare closet and there you go, room a mess a gain. So I cleaned the closet in the family room out and made room for all his suits and coats.
We went and looked at a few places today, it was depressing. We looked at a house in the country, built in the 1940's it was perfect as far as space and size. All the bedrooms were 14 x 14, there was a fire place in every room of the house, not functioning to burn wood but electric or gas. Stone fire places floor to ceiling. And the ceilings were about 11 ft. Wow. Formal dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room, pantry big kitchen. Bathrooms had been upgraded, kitchen, was awful, looked like it belonged in the 1960's. I loved the hallway, it was 8ft, room for book cases a couch or chairs and a reading light or table. I asked if I could paint the walls, original white wide molding and trim but the walls scream for color. The yard was Hugh, the front porch was aw some and a deck off the kitchen. We will probably turn it down because the outside storage was not adequate for Paul, the Garage was detached and very small and the half basement was damp. Disappointing to say the least especially for 1200 month.
Good part of the day, my son grilled a London Broil, sautéed peppers and onions, roasted fingerling potato's and so we had grilled fajitas and potato's. It was yummy!
well gotta finish laundry and get ready for tomorrow. Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week.
Dee hope Charlie is stable, sending you lots of love and prayers. Cyber hug!(((())))))

Busy today, cleaned out closet in family room, felt good to accomplish something. Even if we don't move, we need to pair down and get rid of some crap. took 8 boxes to storage so that makes more room for all involved. One day, just maybe one day I can get my room finished. Every time I get it half way straight we move someone Else's crap in my room and there it goes. The bath room currently is not usable due to all my husbands clothes hanging on the shower rod. We cleaned out the spare closet and there you go, room a mess a gain. So I cleaned the closet in the family room out and made room for all his suits and coats.
We went and looked at a few places today, it was depressing. We looked at a house in the country, built in the 1940's it was perfect as far as space and size. All the bedrooms were 14 x 14, there was a fire place in every room of the house, not functioning to burn wood but electric or gas. Stone fire places floor to ceiling. And the ceilings were about 11 ft. Wow. Formal dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room, pantry big kitchen. Bathrooms had been upgraded, kitchen, was awful, looked like it belonged in the 1960's. I loved the hallway, it was 8ft, room for book cases a couch or chairs and a reading light or table. I asked if I could paint the walls, original white wide molding and trim but the walls scream for color. The yard was Hugh, the front porch was aw some and a deck off the kitchen. We will probably turn it down because the outside storage was not adequate for Paul, the Garage was detached and very small and the half basement was damp. Disappointing to say the least especially for 1200 month.
Good part of the day, my son grilled a London Broil, sautéed peppers and onions, roasted fingerling potato's and so we had grilled fajitas and potato's. It was yummy!
well gotta finish laundry and get ready for tomorrow. Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week.
Dee hope Charlie is stable, sending you lots of love and prayers. Cyber hug!(((())))))

Busy today, cleaned out closet in family room, felt good to accomplish something. Even if we don't move, we need to pair down and get rid of some crap. took 8 boxes to storage so that makes more room for all involved. One day, just maybe one day I can get my room finished. Every time I get it half way straight we move someone Else's crap in my room and there it goes. The bath room currently is not usable due to all my husbands clothes hanging on the shower rod. We cleaned out the spare closet and there you go, room a mess a gain. So I cleaned the closet in the family room out and made room for all his suits and coats.
We went and looked at a few places today, it was depressing. We looked at a house in the country, built in the 1940's it was perfect as far as space and size. All the bedrooms were 14 x 14, there was a fire place in every room of the house, not functioning to burn wood but electric or gas. Stone fire places floor to ceiling. And the ceilings were about 11 ft. Wow. Formal dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room, pantry big kitchen. Bathrooms had been upgraded, kitchen, was awful, looked like it belonged in the 1960's. I loved the hallway, it was 8ft, room for book cases a couch or chairs and a reading light or table. I asked if I could paint the walls, original white wide molding and trim but the walls scream for color. The yard was Hugh, the front porch was aw some and a deck off the kitchen. We will probably turn it down because the outside storage was not adequate for Paul, the Garage was detached and very small and the half basement was damp. Disappointing to say the least especially for 1200 month.
Good part of the day, my son grilled a London Broil, sautéed peppers and onions, roasted fingerling potato's and so we had grilled fajitas and potato's. It was yummy!
well gotta finish laundry and get ready for tomorrow. Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week.
Dee hope Charlie is stable, sending you lots of love and prayers. Cyber hug!(((())))))

Please remember to breathe! LOL

Janet how are things with Angie, I hope every thing is ok with baby. Prayers for you and your family.
Dee I hope Charlie is better today, we have all be praying for a speedy recovery for him.
Dawn, I hope the doctor can help your pain and ease the back and neck, there is nothing worse than chronic pain, it tends to wear on us over time.
Michelle is enjoying onederland, that was such a big hurdle for me and an exciting day all around.
Carole, so glad got a good report and you guys have a great trip to Flordia. I will continue to pray for Seth and all our boys over seas and I agree I thought we were coming home! I guess others know more than we do but this has been going on long enough, wouldn;t it be wonderful if the world could live peacefully.
Terri hope you have a wonderful day today, looks rainy here again. So tired of this weather.
i went and looked at some houses yesterday but my heart is not in it. Hubby and I are arguing again, seems like that is normal these days. I just sometimes explode and no one understands why. I get so tired of being on stage all the time, tired of being nice and doing the right thing, it wears thin over time. Just frustrated, so this morning I feel guilty for my explosions and behavior. So hard to take back harsh words that were said in the heat of an arguement. So a little sad today and wishing I could learn to keep my big mouth shut. My day will start soon, Mom will be up and moving around soon.
Hope everyone has a good day, going to be rainy in SC today. Love you all and lots of prayers for all our families and friends.

Janet how are things with Angie, I hope every thing is ok with baby. Prayers for you and your family.
Dee I hope Charlie is better today, we have all be praying for a speedy recovery for him.
Dawn, I hope the doctor can help your pain and ease the back and neck, there is nothing worse than chronic pain, it tends to wear on us over time.
Michelle is enjoying onederland, that was such a big hurdle for me and an exciting day all around.
Carole, so glad got a good report and you guys have a great trip to Flordia. I will continue to pray for Seth and all our boys over seas and I agree I thought we were coming home! I guess others know more than we do but this has been going on long enough, wouldn;t it be wonderful if the world could live peacefully.
Terri hope you have a wonderful day today, looks rainy here again. So tired of this weather.
i went and looked at some houses yesterday but my heart is not in it. Hubby and I are arguing again, seems like that is normal these days. I just sometimes explode and no one understands why. I get so tired of being on stage all the time, tired of being nice and doing the right thing, it wears thin over time. Just frustrated, so this morning I feel guilty for my explosions and behavior. So hard to take back harsh words that were said in the heat of an arguement. So a little sad today and wishing I could learn to keep my big mouth shut. My day will start soon, Mom will be up and moving around soon.
Hope everyone has a good day, going to be rainy in SC today. Love you all and lots of prayers for all our families and friends.

Janet how are things with Angie, I hope every thing is ok with baby. Prayers for you and your family.
Dee I hope Charlie is better today, we have all be praying for a speedy recovery for him.
Dawn, I hope the doctor can help your pain and ease the back and neck, there is nothing worse than chronic pain, it tends to wear on us over time.
Michelle is enjoying onederland, that was such a big hurdle for me and an exciting day all around.
Carole, so glad got a good report and you guys have a great trip to Flordia. I will continue to pray for Seth and all our boys over seas and I agree I thought we were coming home! I guess others know more than we do but this has been going on long enough, wouldn;t it be wonderful if the world could live peacefully.
Terri hope you have a wonderful day today, looks rainy here again. So tired of this weather.
i went and looked at some houses yesterday but my heart is not in it. Hubby and I are arguing again, seems like that is normal these days. I just sometimes explode and no one understands why. I get so tired of being on stage all the time, tired of being nice and doing the right thing, it wears thin over time. Just frustrated, so this morning I feel guilty for my explosions and behavior. So hard to take back harsh words that were said in the heat of an arguement. So a little sad today and wishing I could learn to keep my big mouth shut. My day will start soon, Mom will be up and moving around soon.
Hope everyone has a good day, going to be rainy in SC today. Love you all and lots of prayers for all our families and friends.

Continued prayers for Charlie. Please also add Ange in on the prayer. She just called and wanted to know if you can have a bladder leakage and not know it, or is it amniotic Fluid.
My friend who had lung biopsy today had her lung collapse and had to have a chest tube inserted.
We need prayers all around!!!!!!!

I guess it our Internet connection...I just cannot type invisibly.
Jack got a positive post op report from the surgeon, so we will be leaving here early Monday morning for Madeira Beach. We will head over to Orlando for the graduation that Friday, and return home on 8/12.
Janet, if it would help to have a friend to visit, I will be there for you. Just say the word, and I will do whatever I can to help. I mean it...let me know.
I may have difficulties getting online while away from home. At least until I reach Orlando. Jay will solve any connectivity issues I may encounter...thank God for resident tech support!
I'll check in...it's going to be a hectic weekend here.
Prayers for Ange and Charlie, and for all of us.
Love and deeply appreciate all of our group....

Oh, I forgot...about care packages to the military...
I believe that if you contact your local chapter of the USO they may have some information about what you can do. Seth's mailing address makes it impossible for anyone to know his true location. Since the terrorist factor, the military has amped up their security significantly.
I know that all the candy we send Seth he shares with the rest if the 4th batalion. I'm certain anything you can send to enhance the quality of life over there would be appreciated. Seth has told us that his work days tend to be 14 hours. He has 2 days a week when he can report to work for a half day, but on those mornings he is required to conduct a training class for all of the new incoming soldiers. Long days, and very little down time. We are thankful he has already safely completed a month of his year long deployment.

Thanks for all the prayers. Ange has had no more leaking this morning, yeah.... I feel like I'm on LBT "call your doctor".lol
Hoping Charlie is getting better by the minute. I would think a good way to help out would be to send visa gift cards. Just a thought.
Dawn, I had wicked whiplash after my car accident. After months of massage therapy 3 days a week, I was convinced I would have to learn to live with it. During my LBS they did something, I woke up with tremendous neck pain, but after 2 days I have not had anymore pain. I got a 2for1, surgery and a healed neck.
And yes, it not only hurt my neck but all the way down my back, sciatic and legs. One thing my therapist taught me was to never sleep with shoulders on the pillow, just head and neck and also if you sleep on your side, hug a pillow close to your chest so your shoulders stay straight. That still helps me to this day.No more numb arms while sleeping.
I pray your Dr can fix that neck, pronto....Take it from me, there is hope.
Carole, even though I would love to see you, I know your time is limited and you have a lot of ppl and family to see. Plus I have no idea who will want what from me.lol
If you're just sitting around Medira Beach, I would come and see you. Just call if you find time, but if not, we'll get together this fall.
Everyone else, love you and wish you the best of everything.

When it rains, it pours.. literally and figuratively!
Michelle, I am still so damned proud of you and excited for you!!! You rock, sista!!!
To all my friends here that are like family to me... I dedicate this song to you today (I just love Josh Groban too, btw).
Prayers for Ange and Charlie!!! Big hug for support to all of you and the amazing women and pillars of support you are for me and your loved ones.

Congratulations Michelle, I knew you would get there. Woot! Woot! Party Time!

Congratulations Michelle, I knew you would get there. Woot! Woot! Party Time!

Congratulations Michelle, I knew you would get there. Woot! Woot! Party Time!

Congratulations Michelle, I knew you would get there. Woot! Woot! Party Time!

PAAAARRTTTTAAAYYYY!
Happy dance....happy dance....happy dance!!!!!!

Oh Dee it has been so hard to keep the secret of the quilt, so many times it almost feel out of my mouth. We knew you would love it and none of us can imagine anyone person more deserving than you. You are by far a very special lady and we are all so privileged to have you as our friend. I loved the picture, highlight of my day.
Dawn, that **** has got to go, make them clean up that mess. I am always making people in my office get rid of crap like that. I make them feel so guilty they hide it from me, the call me the fat snob or fat police. I just laugh at them and say well if the cookie fits wear and wear it well.
Janet so sorry you had a bad day, some days I wonder how we all keep it together. It seems we all have so much stress in our lives. Here is praying tomorrow is a better day.Also praying for Angie, hope she feels better by now, it is stressful when you have miscarried before. My daughter lost 3 babies before her last one and each pregnancy got worse for her and she was a basket case through that time period. Just hug her and support her and let her know it will be OK.
Michelle, I can't tell you how many times I stood on those scales and wished for onederland, it will happen, just keep the faith and stay true to your band. You maybe losing inches again, I know that does not help the scale but it happened to me so many times. Lose weight, no weight lose lose inches. It comes off, sometimes just slow.
Carole, how is Jack recovering. Are the renovations going well?
Teri, we told you Dee would love the quilt, hope you and Franc are enjoying yourselves. have a safe trip home.
I got this notion in my head this week that I needed a bigger house. Our house is about 1600 SF and was fine for Paul and I but now it seems like we are swelling at the seams. I started looking at some bigger places and my son said. Mom, why are you going to disrupt your life, costing yourself more money, money you can't afford and for what? Grandma will never be happy, save your money and lets just do some things here like you have been want. Redo the kitchen, screen in the car port and make a sun room. i guess I raised a good son, he thinks about his mama first and does what ever he can to make my life easier. In all this stress I sometimes forget to be thankful for what I have.
Tonight I am very thankful for my good health, thanks to my lap band. And I am very thankful for this wonderful group of women who have enriched my life with their friendship and support. I am thankful for my two wonderful children and yes I am also thankful for my husband who puts up with my obsessive compulsive behavior and bitchiness. lol
Hope you all have a wonderful night and remember how special you all are and lets make this a great week, we all deserve it!

Oh Dee it has been so hard to keep the secret of the quilt, so many times it almost feel out of my mouth. We knew you would love it and none of us can imagine anyone person more deserving than you. You are by far a very special lady and we are all so privileged to have you as our friend. I loved the picture, highlight of my day.
Dawn, that **** has got to go, make them clean up that mess. I am always making people in my office get rid of crap like that. I make them feel so guilty they hide it from me, the call me the fat snob or fat police. I just laugh at them and say well if the cookie fits wear and wear it well.
Janet so sorry you had a bad day, some days I wonder how we all keep it together. It seems we all have so much stress in our lives. Here is praying tomorrow is a better day.Also praying for Angie, hope she feels better by now, it is stressful when you have miscarried before. My daughter lost 3 babies before her last one and each pregnancy got worse for her and she was a basket case through that time period. Just hug her and support her and let her know it will be OK.
Michelle, I can't tell you how many times I stood on those scales and wished for onederland, it will happen, just keep the faith and stay true to your band. You maybe losing inches again, I know that does not help the scale but it happened to me so many times. Lose weight, no weight lose lose inches. It comes off, sometimes just slow.
Carole, how is Jack recovering. Are the renovations going well?
Teri, we told you Dee would love the quilt, hope you and Franc are enjoying yourselves. have a safe trip home.
I got this notion in my head this week that I needed a bigger house. Our house is about 1600 SF and was fine for Paul and I but now it seems like we are swelling at the seams. I started looking at some bigger places and my son said. Mom, why are you going to disrupt your life, costing yourself more money, money you can't afford and for what? Grandma will never be happy, save your money and lets just do some things here like you have been want. Redo the kitchen, screen in the car port and make a sun room. i guess I raised a good son, he thinks about his mama first and does what ever he can to make my life easier. In all this stress I sometimes forget to be thankful for what I have.
Tonight I am very thankful for my good health, thanks to my lap band. And I am very thankful for this wonderful group of women who have enriched my life with their friendship and support. I am thankful for my two wonderful children and yes I am also thankful for my husband who puts up with my obsessive compulsive behavior and bitchiness. lol
Hope you all have a wonderful night and remember how special you all are and lets make this a great week, we all deserve it!

Oh Dee it has been so hard to keep the secret of the quilt, so many times it almost feel out of my mouth. We knew you would love it and none of us can imagine anyone person more deserving than you. You are by far a very special lady and we are all so privileged to have you as our friend. I loved the picture, highlight of my day.
Dawn, that **** has got to go, make them clean up that mess. I am always making people in my office get rid of crap like that. I make them feel so guilty they hide it from me, the call me the fat snob or fat police. I just laugh at them and say well if the cookie fits wear and wear it well.
Janet so sorry you had a bad day, some days I wonder how we all keep it together. It seems we all have so much stress in our lives. Here is praying tomorrow is a better day.Also praying for Angie, hope she feels better by now, it is stressful when you have miscarried before. My daughter lost 3 babies before her last one and each pregnancy got worse for her and she was a basket case through that time period. Just hug her and support her and let her know it will be OK.
Michelle, I can't tell you how many times I stood on those scales and wished for onederland, it will happen, just keep the faith and stay true to your band. You maybe losing inches again, I know that does not help the scale but it happened to me so many times. Lose weight, no weight lose lose inches. It comes off, sometimes just slow.
Carole, how is Jack recovering. Are the renovations going well?
Teri, we told you Dee would love the quilt, hope you and Franc are enjoying yourselves. have a safe trip home.
I got this notion in my head this week that I needed a bigger house. Our house is about 1600 SF and was fine for Paul and I but now it seems like we are swelling at the seams. I started looking at some bigger places and my son said. Mom, why are you going to disrupt your life, costing yourself more money, money you can't afford and for what? Grandma will never be happy, save your money and lets just do some things here like you have been want. Redo the kitchen, screen in the car port and make a sun room. i guess I raised a good son, he thinks about his mama first and does what ever he can to make my life easier. In all this stress I sometimes forget to be thankful for what I have.
Tonight I am very thankful for my good health, thanks to my lap band. And I am very thankful for this wonderful group of women who have enriched my life with their friendship and support. I am thankful for my two wonderful children and yes I am also thankful for my husband who puts up with my obsessive compulsive behavior and bitchiness. lol
Hope you all have a wonderful night and remember how special you all are and lets make this a great week, we all deserve it!

Oh Dee it has been so hard to keep the secret of the quilt, so many times it almost feel out of my mouth. We knew you would love it and none of us can imagine anyone person more deserving than you. You are by far a very special lady and we are all so privileged to have you as our friend. I loved the picture, highlight of my day.
Dawn, that **** has got to go, make them clean up that mess. I am always making people in my office get rid of crap like that. I make them feel so guilty they hide it from me, the call me the fat snob or fat police. I just laugh at them and say well if the cookie fits wear and wear it well.
Janet so sorry you had a bad day, some days I wonder how we all keep it together. It seems we all have so much stress in our lives. Here is praying tomorrow is a better day.Also praying for Angie, hope she feels better by now, it is stressful when you have miscarried before. My daughter lost 3 babies before her last one and each pregnancy got worse for her and she was a basket case through that time period. Just hug her and support her and let her know it will be OK.
Michelle, I can't tell you how many times I stood on those scales and wished for onederland, it will happen, just keep the faith and stay true to your band. You maybe losing inches again, I know that does not help the scale but it happened to me so many times. Lose weight, no weight lose lose inches. It comes off, sometimes just slow.
Carole, how is Jack recovering. Are the renovations going well?
Teri, we told you Dee would love the quilt, hope you and Franc are enjoying yourselves. have a safe trip home.
I got this notion in my head this week that I needed a bigger house. Our house is about 1600 SF and was fine for Paul and I but now it seems like we are swelling at the seams. I started looking at some bigger places and my son said. Mom, why are you going to disrupt your life, costing yourself more money, money you can't afford and for what? Grandma will never be happy, save your money and lets just do some things here like you have been want. Redo the kitchen, screen in the car port and make a sun room. i guess I raised a good son, he thinks about his mama first and does what ever he can to make my life easier. In all this stress I sometimes forget to be thankful for what I have.
Tonight I am very thankful for my good health, thanks to my lap band. And I am very thankful for this wonderful group of women who have enriched my life with their friendship and support. I am thankful for my two wonderful children and yes I am also thankful for my husband who puts up with my obsessive compulsive behavior and bitchiness. lol
Hope you all have a wonderful night and remember how special you all are and lets make this a great week, we all deserve it!