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Carole.. hope all goes well with Jack! Janet.. likewise, good thoughts for Maddy! Doreen... keep up the studying! See you soon! Dawn... shake off the downs! You got this girlfriend. Onederland here she comes! Michelle... same to you.. Your son will learn what is best for him! Diane... we need an update! Love to all on this Friday. Happy weekends ahead!

Here is a picture of the quilt I just finished for our Goddaughters' father. And our beautiful Goddaughter's first communion. Medical Alert Bracelet.bmp

Carole I am hear every day, just don't write long notes like Dawn! (Joking Dawn!) I too believe that Nicole has moved on, I hope she does well. Doreen I am so proud of you for getting your GED. We want a picture when the day comes! Dawn, I am not surprised by your fluctuating emotions. It part of life for mothers as their children grow up and away! I am sure that the other girls would agree. Keep you focus, and PLEASE I am begging you, stop posting those amazing food pictures on Facebook! LOL Michele, hope you son finds a treatment plan he can accept. He is of the age where he needs to be committed to it so you don't have to nag him about it. Janet... you blocks are beautiful and very peaceful... quite a change from the quilt I just finished for our GodDaughter's father. II will try to post pictures later today. Diane, hope you are doing OK and that your brother and Mom are being looked after to your satisfaction. Remember to eat my friend, don't drink all your calories in wine... though it is tempting I am sure! Everyone have a great day! My weight is stuck at 181.... for the last two weeks. I prefer the 170's but can't seem to maintain there. Trying to get back to walking every day. The more I quilt, the less I walk... not good! Yesterday I did both. I am keeping under my calories, but eating too much fat according to MFP. One day at a time. I am not gaining which feels good!

Janet, quilt looks very nice! I call using the seam ripper "un-sewing" LOL! Sorry about the early promotion. I understand you thoughts.

Feel better soon Carole. Rest is allowed!

Jeez Carole... you never stop! I am very happy that your band can stay for now. Hopefully when you get get your life ordered you will be able to keep it! Janet... St. Janet you are our savior. I was hopefully optimistic about our new page and I can't be happier to be together with all you fine ladies. Diane, I hope you brother continues to improve and you can get back to you own life soon. God knows it is time you got a break! Dawn, keep hanging in there. We know you are a strong lady. You raised two fine young women and they will always be a credit to you. The band stuff will come. I have faith in you! Doreen... Can't wait to meet your whole family in two weeks. I know we will be like old friends even though we are meeting for the first time. Michele, prayers for you and your son. As Carole says, sometime they have to get older before we get smart again! Your day will come! And... despite it all you are looking great! I am so proud of you! I hope that Cawa/Nicole is well and loving her band as well. Off to lunch with work friends later today, and then I should finish my new quilt for Tyler (lymphoma) who starts his chemo next week. I hope they will let him bring it along for treatments since they last for 5 hours! We will be hosting his family to a swim party this weekend. God is good and I am sure he will hear all of our prayers, especially with Janet as our cheerleader! Have a great day everyone!

Janet... I agree... where's Carole's report?

Diane... Great news!

Carole, prayers for a good report from the doctor today! Sorry you are still in pain with your foot. Diane, prayers for your brother continue! Janet, you are like mighty mouse! Always doing something, even when you are sick! Take it easy on yourself until you are over the stuff! Michelle, good news that you have a diagnosis. I agree with Carole, let your sons doctor be his counsel on meds. They think they are grown, but still have a lot to learn! Doreen, enjoy life. Looking forward to our meeting in a couple of weeks, we will definitely take pictures! Dawn, give yourself a break... you have been under immense stress for the last several months. Don't let it get you down! Nicole... hope all is well... stop in sometime! Off to get my nails done, then quilting for me today! Love to all have a great Tuesday!

Excellent choice!

Good for you. It will come soon!

These are great! Keep up the good work!

Great tips Jean!

Janet... I hope doing the lawn means you are feeling better. Take it easy on yourself. Diane... hang tough, you are in the right place. Had to laugh at your hubby's experience. Mine was seeing my Dad naked for the first time! Doreen... hope we are straight now on the date... Wednesday the 24th of July! See you soon. I will call when we get to PA to confirm. Dawn, I understand the downer of leaving Brad. You made a choice to be with your daughter and see her off to college. I know it is not easy, but soon it will be behind you! Long distance is always tough! Carole, any new plans for the remodel? Will anything be the same when you guys are done. I too and anxious to see the final result! And yes... Mini... do you hear from Nicole? Has she abandoned us completely? Hope everyone had a good week. I plan to! Love you all! Terri

Dee I will be there on the 24th! Sooner than you thought! I hope that the date still works for you!

I do indeed remember the Miralax discussion. I am finally off it completely!

Definitely call the surgeon!

Enough... move on people. It is an open forum. Bashing is not productive.

Call the surgeon! You should be able to get the pain under control.

You know what to do... just do it and don't look back! Those pounds will come off!

The port area is last to heal. Since is sewn to the muscle it can get irritated with a lot of activity and bending. I am 20 months since surgery and can still get soreness if I overdo my abs work.

You may need more time. Just keep sipping. Slow and steady wins the day!

Make sure you are not getting dehydrated!

The port site is the last to heal. As it is sewn to the muscle wall, activity may irritate it. I am surprised your surgeon put ti close to your pants line, most are higher up. I think it will likely move as you lose weight. It is normal to have some part pain. If I overdue my abs exercises, I can have pain even now at 20 months. Good luck to you!

Accept who you are and what you lose. We are all different and comparison is self-defeating and futile!