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Thanks to all of you -- you are all amazing - since my best friend died two years ago I dont' have any other close gfs except you guys. You are the sweetest, best friends - love you all. Linda

I like this pic better -- good picture of him and his wife.

Thanks everyone. Here's a pic of us last summer during our vacation together. My brother is next to me in the green shirt.

My brother joined other loved ones in heaven today at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. I'm still in pretty much a state of shock. Just doesn't seem real to me. My sister and I will travel to Pittsburgh Thursday and return on Sunday. Going to be a tough time but will get through it with God's help. Thanks for all the prayers -- he went peacefully and that's a blessing. I'll cbl Thanks for everything. Linda

Hi everyone, Can't sleep. Got word late this afternoon that there's nothing that can be done for my brother - they told the family that to survive he'd need a lung and heart transplant but that he's too weak so isn't a candidate. They will be meeting with the staff tomorrow to start the process of taking him off life suppport. I don't know a lot - just know that the family waited all day for news and then this devestating news came late this afternoon - so they are still in shock and trying to deal with the situation. It's very sad. His son will graduate from college in a couple of weeks -- his youngest gs was just born in November. Very sad. But we will Celebrate his life. I have wonderful memories and am so grateful we had our vacation together last summer. Melissa, I am really really keeping my fingers crossed for you - I do hope one of the jobs comes through for you - would help you so much to have insurance. Think positive. Eva, tomorrow is your b-day? Since things may be hectic for me tomorrow, wanted to tell you to have a very happy birthday tomorrow - and many more. Take a day off tomorrow from all the hard work -- you are one amazing woman!! Love you very much. Lori, sorry to hear of your health issues -- hope it's something that can be fixed with some meds. I can't believe the baby is 6 weeks old already!! OMG time sure flies!! Janet, glad you are getting back to your regular workout routine. My vertigo is better since I had the procedure, but I'm still careful when I lay down to stay on the one side. What a pain!! I have another 4 nights of this. Cheri, I've had vertigo episodes for about 20 years -- long before I started exercising daily so don't think it's related - I do think stress can make it worse though. Apples, hugs to you I know it's been a tough week. Thinking of you. To all of you - thank you all for your prayers and support and just love I feel from each of you. You each mean a lot to me and I couldn't have gotten through the past few weeks without you all. Thanks so much. Moved our office today from one building to another - have a much nicer area and much larger desk space -- think I'll like it better. I'm planning on working tomorrow -- until I hear what the plan is, I might as well work and keep myself occupied. I'll be flying to Pittsburgh for the funeral, whenever that ends up being. Thanks again to all of you. Linda

Morning to everyone. Cooler here this morning -- 45 -- lol. Was in the 80s again yesterday but cooled off last night -- we didn't have any storms though -- we were suppoed to but missed them. DB made it through the surgery but they didn't find anything that would cause the Fluid in the belly. This was kind of a last ditch effort to try to find out what is wrong. They weren't sure he'd even survive the surgery. What good is surviving if no one can figure out how to fix the problem? Not sure what to expect now. Got my first mosquito bite of the year -- they love me -- I must have the best tasting blood in the world. Apples, glad to see you posting -- was getting worried. Hope things calm down. Hope you all have a great Monday -- CBL. Linda

Just found out they took my brother for exploratory surgery to try to figure out what is causing the fluid in his belly. Hoping he does okay and they find something. Linda

Look at those two beautiful skinny girls -- you both look gorgeous Meredith and Laura -- thanks for posting the pics!! Back from casino -- was not a winning day - stopped at store on way home and then came home and took fat off the Soup I made yesterday and readied it for freezer and then made a casserole for the family out of the rest of the meat -- finally done. Forgot to mention this morning that our dishwasher stopped working last night - ugh! Will be having a repair person out this week - I already miss it. Yuck. MY DB may have exploratory surgery tonight or tomorrow if his cardiologist feels he can withstand it -- they area still searching for what is making him retain Fluid in belly. Will CBL. Linda

Thank you Jessica!!! Now I can post pics again.

Let's see if this works.

Morning to all. It's absolutely gorgeous here and we are sure enjoying ourselves. Aylah is out at her picnic table eating her bowl of Cheerios!! We got the swing set and patio furniture out yesterday -- she's in heaven. We woke up around 7:30 and she ran straight outside to her swingset - no tv for her this morning!! She loves it so much. Waiting for her mom to pick her up this morning and then we are headed out to go for a few hours to the casino and then come home for an early and relaxing Sunday. Well, I better get going. Just wanted to pop in to say hi. Love you all. linda

I found the Walmart brand of spanx which are usually around $15 is pretty lightweight and comfy - I like the ones that look like tank tops -- I buy the X-large and they aren't too tight -- I wore them all last summer and they didn't bother me even on hot and humid days. Julie, enjoy your bridal shower -- sounds like fun -- I haven't been to one in years. Did my hour workout this am -with my extra work outs this week I added up and I did right around 700 mins. of cardio this week -- my weight - no change. LOL. Oh well, but I'm at least staying right at 138. Gotta love that. Yes, Julie, you CAN and you WILL be able to keep this weight loss -- you just need to decide you are going to do it. Just cause you CAN eat or drink something now doesn't mean you SHOULD - -remember your health. My step daughter's friend lost her dad yesterday - only 42 and diabetic -- scary stuff. We are not guaranteed anything -- we must work to achieve health and even then it's no guarantee. Love you all. Linda

Morning to all. Eva, my goodness that is some work out - wow - you are truly amazing -- I could work like that in my 30s and 40s but once I had back surgery that was it for any kind of work like that. Glad you like it -- I used to do it but didn't enjoy it as much as you seem to. Good for you -- did the shed get done? Janet, yes, I meant PS not PT -- and I sent you the hand out by U.S. snail mail, not e-mail. You probably will get it Mon. or Tues. Nothing new with my DB -- just a waiting game. Very hard on the family. He hasn't gotten any worse so that's a postiive. Laura, have fun on your mini vacation -- so nice of your DH -- you guys will have a ball -- hugs to Meredith for me -- I think Nelson will fall in love with her -- I just have that feeling. I remember when my son was about 7 or 8 he got a bad crush on one of my gfs who was very pretty - it was cute and funny! I was surprised when he grew up that he married a blue eyed blonde cause his first love had dark hair, Meredith is so gorgeous and so personable! Cheri,I was surprised you said you're getting a new principal next year - I thought that had just happened last year. Is it another new one or hasn't it happened yet? You'll do just fine -- the new principal will appreciate who you are and what you mean to your students. You are so dedicated - do not worry about that. Jodi, did you see Phil again? LauraK, hope your new guy is better than the last few -- hope you're having some fun. Slept in bed for first time in two days -- slept better in chair. LOL. I had to keep from turning my head and tried to just lay on one side and I could tell if I moved my head towards the other side I could fee that the vertigo might start. So far so good -- it's not happened when I've moved my head up or down like in a store looking up to grab off a high shelf or in the kitchen - so it may have worked. Interesting. Okay, gotta get moving. Aylah is coming over at 9:30 and I gotta get my work out in and get home before then. CBL Linda

I mean PS not PT!! LOL I hate old age!