DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 3

[Wonders10]

Warning a rant is to follow Here is my rant. My dad had a major stroke last year. He didn't have the type most people have that effect their motor skills. His stroke effected his logic, his feeling, his ability at empathy, and his ability to sensor what he says. So he is totally different than he use to be. And I know he can not help it, but it is so frustrating.

Today I called him because my mothers birthday is on Thursday. He told me Sunday when walked over here ( oh yah i forgot to say my parents live close so my dad comes over all the time with projects for me to do) that he was going to make dinner, then he wanted me to do it, than he did not want to do anything.

Well today he told me he tricked my mom into making her own birthday meal for all of us, including baking her own cake and than he said some mean things about my moms weight. I talked to my mom and she said it was fine and she didn't need any help. On Thursday when the kids are there I do not if he will be nice to them or if he will like he was today. I feel so bad.

I know my dad does not mean to be this way, but it is hard, And normally I would be in the kitchen eating, but instead I decided to type to my peeps. Thanks for listening to my rant.

Was the stroke in the right hemisphere or close to the frontal lobe? Just curious. As I mentioned I'm in grad school for speech pathology and aphasia (a common language disorder in stroke patients) is something I've learned about. It sounds like right hemisphere damage or damage to the frontal lobe. Has he had any sort of speech therapy? Hope things are ok when he comes over again. Just try to remember that he truly cannot control it even if it does sound hurtful (or is even true sometimes).

This was sort of a fly-by post. Just trying to catch up before working on some school work. Busy Busy... Hope you all are well!

 

[bradford82]

Was the stroke in the right hemisphere or close to the frontal lobe? Just curious. As I mentioned I'm in grad school for speech pathology and aphasia (a common language disorder in stroke patients) is something I've learned about. It sounds like right hemisphere damage or damage to the frontal lobe. Has he had any sort of speech therapy? Hope things are ok when he comes over again. Just try to remember that he truly cannot control it even if it does sound hurtful (or is even true sometimes).

He has had lots of therapy ad has been in several research projects because his stroke was such a rare kind. The stoke I think was in the frontal lobe with left neglect. He could see nothing on his left side. That is a little better. The first scan of his brain that the Dr. showed us was amazing on how much damage their was.

 

[pigget74]

you've probably already said this and i just missed it, so forgive me, but when are you going in may? we're arriving the 6th and leaving the 11th. short but sweet!

I did not realize that we will be there at the same time. We arrive on the 5th and leave on the 8th. I can only miss 2 days at work so we are flying back Tuesday afternoon so I can be at work on Wed. We have confirmed reservations at OKW and are on the waitlist for BWV. We are eating at LeCelliar and Coral Reef. Saturday night I am not sure where we are eating. We are staying at Pop that night. We are celebrating our 13th a little late. Hope that you guys have a great trip.

 

[winkers]

you've probably already said this and i just missed it, so forgive me, but when are you going in may? we're arriving the 6th and leaving the 11th. short but sweet!

I'll be there may 2nd-9th! Where are you staying?

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Totals for yesterday...

B: Fiber One w/ 1% milk & yogurt smoothie (230)
S: ¼ cup honey dipped almonds (160)
L: tuna steak & light Activia yogurt (200)
S: popcorn (100)
S: 2% sharp cheddar cheese stick (90)
D: grilled chicken w/bbq sauce & red & yellow pepper strips (300)
S: ff Cool Whip & strawberries (150)

TOTAL: 1230 calories & 125 oz. of water


Totals for today...

B: whole grain English muffin w/ 1 Tbsp honey & yogurt smoothie (220)
S: ¼ cup buttered up almonds (160)
L: tuna steak & light Activia yogurt (200)
S: 7 Triscuits (120)
S: SBD oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (100)
D: salad w/ blue cheese crumbles, veggies, and almond slices (325)
S: 1 Tbsp reduced fat peanut butter (90) 1/2 cup Take the Cake Edy's Slow Churned ice cream (120) 2 squares Dove dark chocolate (76)

TOTAL: 1411 calories & about 115 oz. water

 

[winkers]

Warning a rant is to follow Here is my rant. My dad had a major stroke last year. He didn't have the type most people have that effect their motor skills. His stroke effected his logic, his feeling, his ability at empathy, and his ability to sensor what he says. So he is totally different than he use to be. And I know he can not help it, but it is so frustrating.

Today I called him because my mothers birthday is on Thursday. He told me Sunday when walked over here ( oh yah i forgot to say my parents live close so my dad comes over all the time with projects for me to do) that he was going to make dinner, then he wanted me to do it, than he did not want to do anything.

Well today he told me he tricked my mom into making her own birthday meal for all of us, including baking her own cake and than he said some mean things about my moms weight. I talked to my mom and she said it was fine and she didn't need any help. On Thursday when the kids are there I do not if he will be nice to them or if he will like he was today. I feel so bad.

I know my dad does not mean to be this way, but it is hard, And normally I would be in the kitchen eating, but instead I decided to type to my peeps. Thanks for listening to my rant.

That's so sad! It reminds me of my grandpa when he had alzheimers. He went from being the nicest man to a first rate jerk. And even tho I knew he couldn't help it , it was still really hard to be around. Here's a for you!

 

[Wonders10]

Back again to vent.

I just mentioned school. Well every year there is a national convention for ASHA, the american speech language and hearing association. One of my supervisors suggested I present at the convention about one of my clients. A huge honor that he would ask me and a huge resume builder. He tells me they proposal should be due in mid April and he'd let me know. So tonight after class, I bring it up with him and he tells me to check the ASHA website.

It's due tomorrow by midnight!

I don't even know what to do. I haven't formally put anything together. I planned on having my supervisor look over it before submission. I'm freaking out! I am working at the schools tomorow until 2:30 so I can't even talk to him until after that. I am going to email him tonight and have him call me and hopefully we can work something out. I really want to do this and have a chance at presenting. It would be huge!

Okay so prayers and pixie dust that I can get this thing done and get it done well!

 

[punkin413]

I did not realize that we will be there at the same time. We arrive on the 5th and leave on the 8th. I can only miss 2 days at work so we are flying back Tuesday afternoon so I can be at work on Wed. We have confirmed reservations at OKW and are on the waitlist for BWV. We are eating at LeCelliar and Coral Reef. Saturday night I am not sure where we are eating. We are staying at Pop that night. We are celebrating our 13th a little late. Hope that you guys have a great trip.

here's my itinerary. see if you'll be anywhere at the same time and let me know!

sunday, may 6: check into pop (hopefully) before noon and eat lunch in the food court. MGM the rest of the day. 6:30 dinner adr at sci-fi. MK has EMH so we'll probably go there afterwards.

monday, may 7: epcot until late afternoon. 12:00 lunch adr at le cellier. DTD that night.

tuesday, may 8: AK that day. 8:10 dinner ADR at narcoosee's, then boardwalk later that night.

wednesday, may 9: MK all day. 5:30 dinner ADR at kona cafe, then back to MK til closing.

 

[punkin413]

I'll be there may 2nd-9th! Where are you staying?

we're staying at pop. where are you staying?

i just posted my itinerary. check it out and see if we'll be at the same place at the same time at any point!

 

[punkin413]

We arrive on the 18th (our actual anniversary) and leave on the 26th, so we will miss you by less than a week!

now that you mention that, it seems like we've had this conversation before. deja vu!!! oh, well.....sorry we're gonna miss ya! have a good trip!!!

 

[Eventer98]

Ok Peeps...anyone have a "blessing" at their wedding before dinner? I asked my cousin to do one since we are just using a JOP for the ceremony and he won't be sticking around. He asked what it was exactly and it beats the heck out me! He is a "worldly" guy and I assumed he would know..he has useless knowledge in every subject. So anyway..is it just a prayer before dinner with happy thoughts for the couple?? I looked online and nothing jumped out at me. Hmm.

Anyone going to WDW at the end of June? Just curious...

 

[spongemommie05]

Hi Spongie-it was so nice meeting you this weekend!!

It was good meeting you also very funny but awesome

UM_you did such a good job of describing the way it happened. I was trying to give BIG hints-it was actually kind of funny waiting for you to figure it out. I love the look of surprise that I got from you and Spongemommie, and how nice that GoofyforUM was home also.

A trip to Utah to surprise UM-930 miles
Tanks of gas-4
The look on Utahmama's face when she-finally-realized who I was-priceless

that is hillarious.

I'm totally in too... I could use the support as well...

My goal is to lose 60 lbs by this time next year...

My main thing that holds me back is snacking...

Anywho I can use all the support I can get and I'm totally down to help whoever needs help...

Sarah

Welcome
well i am calling it a early night gonna go watch Happy Feet with the kids Nite all

 

[winkers]

we're staying at pop. where are you staying?

i just posted my itinerary. check it out and see if we'll be at the same place at the same time at any point!

I'll be at ASMU in the new family suites. I think we'll be at Epcot on the 7th too! We have an adr at Akershus for the princess breakfast at 10;30, and then plan to go around world showcase. I'm mean and dragging my dh & 3 sons to the princess breakfast.

 

[winkers]

Ok Peeps...anyone have a "blessing" at their wedding before dinner? I asked my cousin to do one since we are just using a JOP for the ceremony and he won't be sticking around. He asked what it was exactly and it beats the heck out me! He is a "worldly" guy and I assumed he would know..he has useless knowledge in every subject. So anyway..is it just a prayer before dinner with happy thoughts for the couple?? I looked online and nothing jumped out at me. Hmm.

Anyone going to WDW at the end of June? Just curious...

Ok, I'm probably dense (actually I know I am), do you mean a blessing on the food? Or do you mean like a prayer blessing the couple?

 

[Wonders10]

I want to cry! I have no idea what I'm doing!

I have all this stuff typed out and have no clue if I'm even on the right track.

 

[punkin413]

I want to cry! I have no idea what I'm doing!

I have all this stuff typed out and have no clue if I'm even on the right track.

i'm so sorry!!! i wish i had some words of wisdom, but i don't!

 

[eeyore45]

Blessing like this?
May God bless all our family and friends who are gathered here today.

We are grateful for the ties of love which bind us together, giving dignity, meaning, worth and joy to all our days.

We thank you for the peace accorded us this day, and for the hope of a bright future for all gathered here.

As _______ and _______ are joined in marriage tomorrow (or: Now that _______ and _______ have been joined together in marriage), may their life always be a shared adventure, marked by a sense of personal freedom, as well as mutual responsibility.

May they find in each other companionship as well as love;

understanding as well as compassion;

challenge as well as agreement.

May the home they share be an island where the pressures of the world can be sorted out and brought into focus;

where tensions can be released and understood;

where personal needs do not tower over concern for others and

where the warmth of humor and love puts crisis into perspective.

And above all, may they find an ever richer joy in loving and learning together.

Dear God, we are grateful for good health, our life's work and the food presented to us this day.

This is indeed a day which the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice in it and be glad, and let us always remember to count our many blessings

http://www.tmclark.com/JP/wedprayers.html

 

[punkin413]

I'll be at ASMU in the new family suites. I think we'll be at Epcot on the 7th too! We have an adr at Akershus for the princess breakfast at 10;30, and then plan to go around world showcase. I'm mean and dragging my dh & 3 sons to the princess breakfast.

cool! well, if you see us, feel free to say hello. i'm sure DH will be carrying our backpack which will have at least one lime green mickey head pinned on it. i think i'm gonna write "punkin413" on the mickey heads. go to my trip report (link in my siggie) to see a pic i posted of me and DH so you'll know what we look like!

 

[Minnie_Moo]

I am soooooo far behind due to all of the cracker shenanigans on the Open Mike thread that I may just have to jump back in without reading back 20 pages!

I do have to admit that I was also very frustrated with my lack of weight loss the last couple weeks, especially after adding in exercise almost daily since getting the recumbent exercise bike. However, I FINALLY turned the corner today.

I also want to say hi to the Peeps and let you know that I think about you daily.

I have only read the last couple pages and must mention to Eeyore what a beautiful wedding prayer that is.

And: Wonders, YOU CAN DO IT!

I'm going to try to get back into it tomorrow. And knowing me, I'll probably have to at least skim the pages I've missed

 

[Eventer98]

Blessing like this?
May God bless all our family and friends who are gathered here today.

We are grateful for the ties of love which bind us together, giving dignity, meaning, worth and joy to all our days.

We thank you for the peace accorded us this day, and for the hope of a bright future for all gathered here.

As _______ and _______ are joined in marriage tomorrow (or: Now that _______ and _______ have been joined together in marriage), may their life always be a shared adventure, marked by a sense of personal freedom, as well as mutual responsibility.

May they find in each other companionship as well as love;

understanding as well as compassion;

challenge as well as agreement.

May the home they share be an island where the pressures of the world can be sorted out and brought into focus;

where tensions can be released and understood;

where personal needs do not tower over concern for others and

where the warmth of humor and love puts crisis into perspective.

And above all, may they find an ever richer joy in loving and learning together.

Dear God, we are grateful for good health, our life's work and the food presented to us this day.

This is indeed a day which the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice in it and be glad, and let us always remember to count our many blessings

http://www.tmclark.com/JP/wedprayers.html

Thanks Eeyore! I think that may work. It's simply called a wedding blessing and is given immediatly before dinner. So that may just work. I will fwd. it to him. Thanks for finding it!