Can't be without my friends. You all are a big part of my success.

Sushi's health certainly has derailed any anniversary plans...tomorrow is our 40th.

I will get through this, too.

I hope all have a good Monday...I'll get back in form again. Just not possible now...

I love and appreciate each of you...thank you for your kind words. They are deeply appreciated.

We had a miracle this morning. Our friend woke up' date=' completely with it and able to move all her parts. Drs were sure she would have severe brain damage. She wanted to know how she ended up in the hospital and when could she come home. Even her Drs said "it's a miracle".

He husband saved her life by applying CPR.

Thank you for all your prayers, they worked![/quote']

That is wonderful! I just got chills!!

Hi everyone...

Just a fast check in' date=' a hi and bye...

We had to leave Sushi at the hospital this morning. Her prognosis is poor. We just called for an update, and she has required oxygen all day. Tomorrow we will likely have an extremely difficult decision to make...

Sushi is 13 years old now. She has had a good life. When I saw her for the first time, it was instant love at first sight. I can't even say that about Jack, but I won't be telling him that...

We just spoke with Seth via FaceTime. Even he said that he never met any other dog with the sweet dispossession Sushi has always had.

I'm going to miss her so much...[/quote']

I'm so sorry. My Kasey was put down 2 years ago and I still can't think about her without crying. They give us so much more than we ever can give them! Big hug to you all!

Happy 40th Anniversary Carole & Jack!

Couples making it 40yrs is few and far between. Welcome to the club and kudos to you and Jack for making it work.

I am soooo sorry you have to face such terrible news on such a special day.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Happy anniversary! I hope you can find comfort in knowing that your stable home life provided sushi with a forever home you can be proud of. Life is a celebration so you can Celebrate your life together with Jack and Sushi's life even though it will be hard.

Big hugs to you!

Everyone else, I hope you have a fantastic start to your week.

Cawa, tells us about Tim?

Mini, Tell your son we need another concert.

Dee, Have fun with those kids.

Diane, Best wishes for getting your mom taken care of.

Dawn, Sounds like you're getting your act together, which I knew you would. WTG!

Terri, you back home yet?

Me, Finally getting back to my baby quilt, yeah

My prayers are with you all!

Oh Carole...my eyes are filled with tears ...knowing what all you are facing today with Your precious Sushie....13 yrs is a long time and Im sure full of fun loving memories.....but wow 40 yrs of memories also with your husband Jack today...thats awsome.....Please know my thoughts are with you and Jack today....glad you got acetoface time with Seth....Im sure that was soothing some....God Love You

hello Girls....

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL !!!

We made it...well sorta....Kaleb nd Isaiah are home sick....CJ had a horrable day yesterday but was full of piss and giggles his nurses words not mommies.....but he is at school now and nurse has called to tell me he is going down hill fast...im giving him a lil time to say good byes and im off to pick him up early...

Janet so wonderful to hear about your friends recovery !!!! God is GOOD !!!

and OMGOODNESS I think your heart is WAY bigger then your butt ever was silly lady !!!

Terri...how are you doing...I may have missed your post I read back as far as I could....sorry but I wanted to see how Carole was doing today so I skimmed ahead...

Mini ...our day at the park was great !!! kids being older makes like in some ways so much easyier....we can let them go off in groups and meet up at designated places and times....

I bought some of them indivedual pulled pork lil things....and pre cooked chix strips....trying to stay on task....

Cawanna....OOOo so lucky to get to go see Tim He is one I swoon over....I think him and Faith are going to have one of them marrages that all Hollywood envy...I love them...and wooo Hooo smaller clothes thats awsome ..

Dawn our own Beer Distributer now are you !?!?!?

to funny Im so proud of you riding that bike and doing yard work....your doing it....im so happy you trusted us and that its helping you.....hope we all can be brave like you when we need a kick in the butt....thank you hun...

Diane how are you doing....Lord knows you and Carole have had your share of lifes struggles......we are always here for you hun....do I have you on myfotnesspal....if not please add me....getfitnowdee....

For any of you who do or dont use MFP ....when I go to my nut..she logs into my account and really gets a good pic of my eatting pros and cons....i find the accountablily to her helpful

Good morning all... still at the coast until later today, home tonight.

Carole... Happy Anniversary! So sorry it is a sad day for you and Jack.

Janet... I am with Dee... your heart is huge!

Dee... prepare for the summer fun! Sorry you did not get to swim, but I hear you on the temp!

I hope your boys feel better soon!

Dawn.... busy day for you lawn and bike! You go girl.

Cawa... enjoy your concert! It should be great fun!

Mini... I am ready for a concert too!

Diane... how are things with you? I have been a bad lapband eater this week at the coast!

Ready to start a new week and get home. Catch you guys later tonight!

Home Sweet Home! Anybody out there?

Good Evening all...

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers today! What a day this has been...

Jack woke me up this morning around 8:30...he said Sushi had a good night, and the vet did not want to give up on her yet. All I could think if was that 9 hours earlier I spoke with the vet and was told she was still in critical condition.

God is good, and the power of prayer is beyond amazing!

We were asked to come over to the vet hospital...rushed through Breakfast, no showers, and off to Boone to see Sushi. She was still in guarded condition, the vet asked for another 6-8 hours to give her 2 additional IV doses of medication.

Continued prayers for Sushi!!!!

Terri, glad you're home safe and sound.

Sorry for choppy post...iPad has a mind of it's own...

Sushi looked a thousand percent better than when we left her at the hospital...

As it was our anniversary, we did go over to Blowing Rock to one of our favorite pubs for lunch, and then went looking for winter items which you just don't see in Florida. Successful searches for everything.

When we returned to the vet hospital, Sushi was breathing much better than in the morning. We know that her medication will be expensive, and we are only buying some time, but we want to give her as many quality days as we are able...

She is now resting, breathing better, and seemingly happy to be home with her canine and human family. We are happy she is here.

All in all, not what we planned for today, but so happy it all happened as it did!

As for celebrating our anniversary, it would not be the first time we postponed plans for other reasons...

Thank you all for for your positive energy, prayers, and emotional support.

My heart is very happy...Janet, Diane, Terri, Dawn, Nicole, Dee, and I'm drawing a blank for your real name Mini..(please forgive me and my addled brain).you all are a major part of my happiness!

Thank you all...I promise to be back to my better form in a day or two.

Big hugs all around in a group hug.

Yay for Sushi!

The FitBit Saga:

Bought a Fitbit (1)

Lost Fitbit (1)

Bought Fitbit (2))

(2) would not sync with the dongle for (1) so I assumed they were paired somehow.

Threw out Dongle (1)

Lost Fitbit (2)

Ordered FItbit 3

Found Fitbit (2) (3) still in package all is well

Found Fitbit (1) recharged and left for the coast

Lost Fitbit (2) at the coast

Tried FItBit (1) again with the Dongle (2) ...remember I threw the Dongle (1) away

Did not work.

Uninstalled all Fitbit software and started over with Dongle (2) and Fitbit (1)

It works!!!

Now have no record of the past week cause Fitbit (2) is gone.

BUT.. still have Fitbit (3) and Dongle (3) in package.

I am a walking technologist!

Here we go again! Wish me luck. My hubby and I just agreed to a 50 mile challenge for the rest of June!

This is ridiculous! :ph34r: