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

Happy Birthday to Maddy and CJ coming up fast!

Dawn... where are you my friend?????

We miss you!

Diane... you too GF... what is up?

Good afternoon, Ladies. Sorry, it's been busy around here and I haven't been on much lately. I so wish I could access the site from my phone and I would be on here more while I am waiting here and there.

I am doing well but my back is still nagging at me. I can see some improvement from the chiro visits but not relief just yet. I also am watching my bad habits that I know irritate it. I never really paid attention to my posture and am working on that quite a bit. My worst habits are sitting on one of my feet at my desk and doing the same at home on the couch so I am sitting crooked all day. Mostly taking a deep breath, yawning, etc. is painful in the middle of my back. I am seeing some improvement so that is helping. I just know it's impacting my motivation as I don't want to do too much to irritate it.

Well, Audrey and I are off to visit great grandma (my grandma) today. She is passing on one of her legacies of teaching me how to make her chicken and dumplings. Sure, it's not healthy but it's one of gram's specialties that everyone loves.

Dee, I agree that soft foods or liquids for a couple days and until the stress level is down a bit I would hold off on a fill. I found when I was too tight I would eat more crap as it went down easier than the good foods. So it enticed me to eat pretzels, etc.

I hope everyone is doing well. I need to run ~ off to grams.

love you ladies!!

Well, Audrey and I are off to visit great grandma (my grandma) today. She is passing on one of her legacies of teaching me how to make her chicken and dumplings. Sure, it's not healthy but it's one of gram's specialties that everyone loves.

Dawn... send the recipe!

hugs thanks girls...

I think I knew to get away from the pretzels...just needed that kick in the butt !!!

Terrie stress is flying high here is right...I called my oldest son yesterdaycuz I was having one of them days where we girls cry on d off for no pparent reason....so I called him to find out howwe could fix things between his wife and me.....well the all ede wih him yelling at me about his brother and putting his cheating wife on a pedestal GRRRRRR....then I asked..well do you like the way things are between us..( meaning not seeingech other) OMG he says....yea some times he does...I BAWLED...after I hung up of course..oh well it is what it is.....

COOOooo when is Maddy girls birthday !?!?!?!?!

Terri you really are back home and ready to cook now I see....good for you !!!

Dawn..hope the back gets feeling better... use to sit the same way...why cant we have hind site sooner...LOL

Janet...tomarow is YOUR new start at walking pain free !!! Im so excited for you..Your going to be jogging in no time....pryers always for you and all of us....Lord knows w need all we can get ...love my friends ~hugs~

Doreen... so sorry about your son. I know you feel awful. You facebook note today made me cry! Hang in there my friend. I hope he will come around soon! You don't deserve to be treated this way!

Love and Hugs!!

Dee, I am so sorry for the relationship with your son. Perhaps you could try writing him a letter or is there a mediator (friend of the family, relative) or someone you both get along with that could sit with both of you? I can imagine this is very painful.

CMom - I am thinking about you and sending prayers your way! I was going to get you the fringed dress to practice your Charleston dancing; however, the way you keep shrinking, I figured I should wait. Yes, don't forget your tablet, so we can "drunk message" you whilst you are under the influence!

Carole, how are you doing?

Di, how are you sweetie? I hope you are doing well and just busy packing or moving into that fabulous find of a house that I am hoping came your way!

Terri, how are you doing? I cannot believe next week I am moving my "baby" off to college!!! Oh my! I hope you are doing well. When's the next trip?

Mini, I hope the work opportunity comes to fruition. You deserve it. If not, I am glad you are still looking at the bright side of owning the business. All your hard work is paying off.

Dawn... next trip is January 3, South Pacific and Hawaii 70 days!

Di messaged me, busy to hanging in there.

Prayers for Carole who is on the road and Janet who will soon be under the knife!

Michele.... keep us posted on the business and jobs.

Doreen... does you son still talk to Deb?

Good Evening from Beech...

What a long trip...just glad to be back in our chaotic home so we can tackle the rest of the projects. It was sad as I carried Sushi's ashes inside, and then Jack removed her bed from the great room. Another adjustment to make...and life blessedly moves forward.

Dee, hugs hugs to you about your son. Please know that you are not alone with your grief. I have had a couple of friends go through similar circumstances with their adult children, and over time the kids have come full circle to reconcile with them. Patience will help, and one lesson remains above all..."let go and let God". Focus on areas where you can influence the outcome, such as your classes. The rest will play out as God has planned. I certainly would go on a liquid diet for a day or two. Stress does make the band tighten up, so as others have already said, perhaps now is not a good time to get a fill. And your weight is a number on the scale. What is important is what weight do you feel good? I do believe that we all have a "set point", and that is the weight your body prefers. Perhaps discuss this with your physician?

Terri, happy to read your posts...I tried to like them all, but the DSL speed here is slow...Diane seems to be doing well from her FB pictures, thank you for the update! What is your current project?

Dawn, soon to be empty nester...this is an emotional time in life. And your time to begin to enjoy some additional "me" time. I hope your back gives you some respite from the pain fast. Nothing wears me down faster than chronic pain...have you been able to find out if massage and/or stretching exercises would help? Sending you positive energy to cope with everything...

Michelle...has there been any decision regarding your business future? I hope it all works out the way you want it to.

Janet...please do take care of you, and check in as you are able and feel up to it. My close friend who had both of her knees replaced within the past year is doing quite well...and you will also. You are a determined and very tough cookie...failure is simply not an option! You are always in my thoughts and prayers, and especially now. Huge hugs...

I hope I did not forget anyone...time for a shower and bed.

Sweet dreams all...it is an honor and a privilege to have you as friends!

Dee,

Us kids can be real jerks to our mothers. Don't give up. Call him again. Just remember that your son needs you and always will. Don't let too much time pass because its harder to make the call. Do him a favor. Once you are gone he will be thankful you insisted on making peace.

Having said that a DIL can really put a wrench in the works. You sons love for you doesn't even come out of the same "account" so it's not like he is robbing her of something. Sheezz!

My work situation is on hold for now because my partner and the big bosses of the other firm are on vacation. Must be nice.

I haven't spent much time posting because life is so hectic right now! 2 weeks left of school though and it'll calm down for a minute until I start studying for the CPA exam.

Motivation to exercise is at a -3000 right now

Hugs to everyone. My baby starts JR high today!

Janet.... prayers continue for your surgery. I hope it will be not a bad as advertised. My ortho told me that by the time I decided I wanted a replacement the pain would seem less than what I had before surgery. Sure hope that is true for you! Best wishes!

Carole, welcome home to NC. Time settle in and make it home for yourselves! Happy to have you back online. Hope the band continues to be nice.

Michele, best wishes for you final classes and CPA exam. You will Rock IT! FIrst day of Junior high eh? They grow up so fast.

Doreen, I think I agree with Carole... don't stop trying with your son. My older daughter and I have a strained relationship, but we do talk... even if I end up talking to myself for ten minutes afterward! Hugs and prayers for a resolution. Thankfully my SIL is a gem!

Diane is back... at least on FB and still looking wicked skinny. I think she is related to Mighty Mouse! Or am I the only old enough to remember Mighty Mouse?

Dawn special hugs for you as you prepare for the empty nest. You raised your girls well so I am sure they will do great! I agree, it is your time now... make the most of it.

I am focused on updating all my photo albums for the moment, no sewing right now. I just felt like a change in artistic venue so scrapbooks it is!

Love you all! :wub: :wub: :wub:

Good Afternoon...

We hit the ground running, and have not stopped since. We have our new mattress waiting for the bedroom furniture in the upstairs master suite.

Jack is working on dismantling the rest of the kitchen. The good news is that we don't have to get involved with selling the hardly used appliances installed in 2009. We pulled them out because they are "stainless" steel, which we hate, and Brent wanted for his new kitchen. He planned beginning his kitchen renovation at the beginning of the year, and he liked the pictures he saw. So he will pull them via trailer back to his house in October. One less thing on the "to do" list.

My band is behaving if I treat it right. We certainly have a love-hate relationship now. I am encouraged that I was still able to lose weight even with it totally empty. I just have to keep up my exercise regimen. All good things in time...

Continuing prayers for you Janet...I know this is a big step for you, but you are ready to take it. I am so looking forward to your pain free future with your knees. My friend now enjoys going shopping, which she was unable to do for years.

Michelle...yes, our children do take us through life as they achieve their milestones. Enjoy the years ahead, as before you are ready he will be leaving the nest.

I hope all is well for everyone.

lunch break is over...

I'm looking forward to some "under the influence" texts Janet...:-)!

BBL...