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Bummer, about the game. How disappointing for the kids.

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Good morning all! We have decided to head back home today instead of tomorrow. I will be happy to be back to my kitties and sewing! Hope you all have a great day!

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Good Afternoon all,

Safe travels home Terri...and there is no place quite like your own real bed. So good to know that you had a safe time without any unexpected excursions into the water!

Janet, I hope you are continuing to feel better! Ready for Wednesday? Round 2 will be over and then you will really be on your way to mobility. So happy for you!

Michelle, the things we do for love! I hope the other coach has a good talk with his team...a forfiit for that reason is inexcusable.

Dawn, you fit beautifully on the coaster...and how brave you are! No way would anyone be able to talk me into riding one of those. Times will get better...it just takes awhile...

Not happy to read that Diane is still having her challenges...we are here for her. Always...

Dee, looking like a little pixie, so small now! How's your studying coming along?

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Today has been deck staining day...yesterday we pressure washed the entire deck in the hope that we would have a good weather window. So far, so good. We knew we were running out of time for the weather to be warm enough to complete the job. Then our attention will return to the interior. We had the leaded glass panels repaired, and now they need to be placed in the cabinet doors. A day and a project at a time...

Week 4 of no countertops...getting restless about this. Very tired of being limited with cooking options and paper plates...the grill is getting a good work out though.

We had a nice "conversation" with Seth earlier today via Face Time. He said that the heat of the summer (~125 degrees) seems to be over, and now the high temp is usually only around 100! Muniza is training to complete the Disney half marathon this February. That is one item I would like to have on my bucket list, and the next year will let me know if I should seriously consider it.

Tomorrow I go back to physical therapy for scar tissue on my left foot from the surgery in February. Not sure what will be achieved, but will find out what to,do with the exercises and continue on my own. Too long of a commute to do several times a week...

I hope all have enjoyed their Sunday...and that Monday gets off to a great beginning!

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hugs good morning girls....I had a awesome weekend !!! Friday was Cjs dr apt that went so well... we lowered one seizer med to 8 mls down from 11 mls a yr ago.......Charlie worked all weekend so it was a mom and boys weekend...Saturday we went to a b day party at a park for one of my very first foster children...I had him for his 4th bday and here he was celebrating his 21 !!! He asked me to take his 2 month old son for the night...wich I did gladly and we all enjoyed him so much......Sunday Jakie and Isaiah had football games...Kalebs g/f had a family reunion he got to go to that and they brought him to the games.....we lost both but my boys did great...Jakie was quarter back and he gave 110%...Isaiah just has fun.....Cj laughs every time one of the moms cheered.....and my oldest son who I don't see much showed up for both games !!!! With my grandchildren ....so yes I had a great day......... Dawn thank you for reminding us to live for the day...so important....You looked like you enjoyed that ride......Terri and Janet Im glad you got your cards.....Carole I hope you get yours today !!!.......sorry every thing runs together I cant seem to find indents on the putter yet...but yes I am so loving this big text and big keys and a big screen !!!!...Now today I have lots of running around...back to CVS to fight for Cjs meds is first stop...them to state colleg to take my girl for a dr appt......love ya all !!!!

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Hi ladies,

Busy trying to get all my last minute things done, cleaning, grocery shopping etc...,, Had my nails done, that was the most important.lol

Dee, do you ever get tired? Geez, I get tired just reading all you do. What kinda Vitamins do you take?lol

Sounds like a great weekend. Glad Charlie is able to return to work, good sign things are well.

Terri, Welcome home. I'm sure your kitties were happy to have you home. Mine usually give me the cold shoulder for a while.

Dawn, Loved your amusement ride , screaming bloody murder photo.

Just glad you are out of the house enjoying yourself.

Carole, you get that deck done? Whats the time frame on the counter tops?

Mini, you start studying for the cpa exam? Keep us posted on your 90 day progress.

Prayers for our good friend Di.

As the english would say "keep your peckers ( chin) up.

love ya!

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Terri look at all you girls do too....mines just different stuff.....

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Oh Janet I laugh so hard at that Lays potato chip commercial where she is getting her nails done ....and the girl goes to answer the phone and the lady getting her nails done dips them into the chip bag !!!!........Kaleb had a good day with cyber school...even joked around with me during it....Cjs nurse says he giggled all day long....and Mister Grumpy Isaiah came home with smiles...this morning he remembered he had left his sneakers out by the pool all weekend and had to wear a lil tighter pair....on top of not being a morning person...didn't make for a happy boy.......ok im off to football practice and I work tonight so I wont be back on for the night...I sure love being able to be back here again....

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Good Afternoon All,

Dee, we have missed you! It is so nice to see you here more often! Busy, busy weekend...no wonder you stay skinny now! Does it make you feel old to be caring for the son of a former foster child? Your community seems like a nice place to be.

Terri, glad you arrived home safely! The weather is warmer here now, which is good to get the stain on the deck. It will be cooling off again this weekend...and every day there is more color on the trees around us. What plans do you have now to keep from being bored?

Janet, you seem to have everything ready to go for round 2. That's a great feeling, and prayers continue...as before, please have your daughter post an update so we know how you are!

Diane, please know you also remain in my thoughts and prayers...when do you get another girls "time out"? Keep smiling, and breath deeply...we miss you but understand...

Dawn, brave woman, did I say that before? You will never see me on one of those rides...I had everything I could do not to chicken out from the Harry Potter ride at Universal...but I was elated that I fit on it too. You have to be able to be strapped into the car...such a nice validation of your progress...now it should be a bit easier to focus on yourself and do what you need to to stay on track!

Michelle...yes, how is your exam prep progressing? We have no doubt you will pass, but it always feels good to make it official...:)

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So, today was physical therapy first thing...so I drove to Boone by myself. They do PT here very differently here. Much more attention to details, and the therapist worked with me the entire appointment. Apparently there is scar tissue interfering with the tendon's ability to move my toe. Not understanding why this happened...but will hope that there is no mp need for any additional surgery...

We had to have our new mattress replaced,,as the first one had one of the layers just under the outer layer not laying flat. I was not happy with the first one, and this one is in perfect condition. So, I guess I will now wash all the new bedding, and get the room ready to move into. Progress...

The deck railing is about 40% stained now, and will plan to get the rest done by the end of the weekend. The leaded glass panels are now mounted in the cabinet doors. We need to let the adhesive cure, then the upper cabinets are complete!

The stone fabricators have not been in touch, and Jack is losing patience. Not good, as it takes a lot for him to get angry. We know they were laying out the stone for initial cutting mid week last week...so, Jack finished the wiring and framing for the new closet upstairs. More progress...

Patience....

Love and appreciate each of you...take care!

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Oh Janet I laugh so hard at that Lays potato chip commercial where she is getting her nails done ....and the girl goes to answer the phone and the lady getting her nails done dips them into the chip bag !!!!........Kaleb had a good day with cyber school...even joked around with me during it....Cjs nurse says he giggled all day long....and Mister Grumpy Isaiah came home with smiles...this morning he remembered he had left his sneakers out by the pool all weekend and had to wear a lil tighter pair....on top of not being a morning person...didn't make for a happy boy.......ok im off to football practice and I work tonight so I wont be back on for the night...I sure love being able to be back here again....

love you being back with us too!

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Hello all... why did my font get so tiny? I think I have it fixed now. I have an appointment for a fill on Wednesday while Janet get another new knee! How often should I be seen at 2 years out? Anybody know? If I did not call them they would never call me.

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