MM Warriors - Three Steps to Good Health (As of 11/18)

[Wisteria1956]

OMG just got FB'ed by the guy I was engaged to back in 1978...we split up right before the wedding... after 4 years together...this was back in Massacusetts when I was in college...he is living in VIRGINIA now! Just wants to have a phone chat and catch up...our families were very close too...OMG I totally LOVED this guy, but we were so young...do I call him or not? OK, I need you guys to vote and let me know what you think!! We ended up getting back together a year after we split up, for another year together...but I broke it off again...we have SO MUCH history together...it cant hurt to talk on the phone can it?

Playing the Devil's Advocate kind of here, but how would you feel if Ken wanted to reconnect with an old flame? If Ken is the one, it might be best not to stir anything up since it failed with the other guy more than once. JMHO

 

[Barb F.]

OMG just got FB'ed by the guy I was engaged to back in 1978...we split up right before the wedding... after 4 years together...this was back in Massacusetts when I was in college...he is living in VIRGINIA now! Just wants to have a phone chat and catch up...our families were very close too...OMG I totally LOVED this guy, but we were so young...do I call him or not? OK, I need you guys to vote and let me know what you think!! We ended up getting back together a year after we split up, for another year together...but I broke it off again...we have SO MUCH history together...it cant hurt to talk on the phone can it?

It seems that you breaking it off with him more than once should tell you something. Was it just your youth? Calm yourself and dig deep for your feelings at the time you were with him and why you decided that you could live without him. The fact that you are so effected by him now also says something. Can you ignore this guy now and move into a lifetime with Ken and not wonder "what if ??". I wish I could give you the answer, but you have to ask yourself some questions first before you can come up with a decision. I wish I was there, smoking and talking this out with you

 

[Daniele]

OMG just got FB'ed by the guy I was engaged to back in 1978...we split up right before the wedding... after 4 years together...this was back in Massacusetts when I was in college...he is living in VIRGINIA now! Just wants to have a phone chat and catch up...our families were very close too...OMG I totally LOVED this guy, but we were so young...do I call him or not? OK, I need you guys to vote and let me know what you think!! We ended up getting back together a year after we split up, for another year together...but I broke it off again...we have SO MUCH history together...it cant hurt to talk on the phone can it?

I believe that if there was no harm in talking to him on the phone then your intuition wouldn't be giving you such a hard time with it. God bless him and let it go.

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

Well...listened to you guys AFTER the fact!! LOL, Lisa, I know what you mean about how would I feel if Ken re-connected with someone...I guess I feel like if its meant to be with us than nothing will come between that! And I LOVE Ken, now and in the reality of my current life, so that wasnt really an issue for me...more like I didnt know if I should even call and do the "catching up" thing...

Barb - I WISH you here smoking and talking too! Thanks!

Nell - probably wouldnt have hurt to take your advice either...

So here's what I did...I sent him my cell number and at 10:01 he called...so I sat at my desk and talked to him for 2 hours! And its all good...we reminisced and chatted about old friends, and family members...got caught up and decided to stay in touch. Told him all about Ken and he's very happy for me...turns out he is a rare cancer survivor, has a huge tumor wrapped around his heart and Hodgkins Lymphoma...is one of the very few people to ever survive it and has been in remission for 2 years. He gave me alot of valuable insight into what Dennis is probably going through emotionally right now and that was so helpful to me!

I did cry all the way home though...and PONY DOESNT EVER CRY! So who knows what that was about!! The good news is that I dont feel like I need to run to carbs for comfort..LOL, just had a mozzy stick and am about to have an Atkins shake and go to bed!! Arent y'all proud?!!

Thanks you guys, I know it wasnt MM related, but I was so totally stunned to hear from him I didnt know what to do! Thanks for all you do for me, all the time, in every way...LOVE YOU!

 

[kater]

Good morning! Another cold one here! I don't want to get out of bed. I am afraid to think what our utility bill will be this month? Nell - how is the weather in FL these days? I hope my lemon tree and bougenvilla survive this cold spell. I have little white lights on them so hopefully that will help keep them from freezing?

I finally tried the One Minute Muffin last night. I will have to try again. It was very eggy. I ate it but didn't love it..... I used almond flour. I think I will try it with flax seed today?

I have to get lab work done this morning so no breakfast for me. I have been putting it off for several weeks because I hate to go without my coffee with half & half when I get up...... Which also means that I am going without eating within an hour of getting up. I have been faithful to eating in the morning for several months now. I will take something with me and eat as soon as I am done.

Stay warm! Robin - do the ponies have their winter coats?

 

[kater]

I did cry all the way home though...and PONY DOESNT EVER CRY! So who knows what that was about!! The good news is that I dont feel like I need to run to carbs for comfort..LOL, just had a mozzy stick and am about to have an Atkins shake and go to bed!! Arent y'all proud?!!

 

[SharronLee]

Virginiaponygirl; Well...listened to you guys AFTER the fact!! LOL, Lisa, I know what you mean about how would I feel if Ken re-connected with someone...I guess I feel like if its meant to be with us than nothing will come between that! And I LOVE Ken, now and in the reality of my current life, so that wasnt really an issue for me...more like I didnt know if I should even call and do the "catching up" thing...

Barb - I WISH you here smoking and talking too! Thanks!

Nell - probably wouldnt have hurt to take your advice either...

So here's what I did...I sent him my cell number and at 10:01 he called...so I sat at my desk and talked to him for 2 hours! And its all good...we reminisced and chatted about old friends, and family members...got caught up and decided to stay in touch. Told him all about Ken and he's very happy for me...turns out he is a rare cancer survivor, has a huge tumor wrapped around his heart and Hodgkins Lymphoma...is one of the very few people to ever survive it and has been in remission for 2 years. He gave me alot of valuable insight into what Dennis is probably going through emotionally right now and that was so helpful to me!

I did cry all the way home though...and PONY DOESNT EVER CRY! So who knows what that was about!! The good news is that I dont feel like I need to run to carbs for comfort..LOL, just had a mozzy stick and am about to have an Atkins shake and go to bed!! Arent y'all proud?!!

Thanks you guys, I know it wasnt MM related, but I was so totally stunned to hear from him I didnt know what to do! Thanks for all you do for me, all the time, in every way...LOVE YOU!

Robin, I'm glad you talked to your friend and it went so well. If you hadn't, you would have always wondered why he reached out to you. Unanswered questions can be very haunting and destructive.

You never forget your "first love" and he will always have a tiny space in your heart with all your special memories.

Just a thought, it's timely that he reached out to you and shared his experiences just when it can help you and your friend Dennis and if there is one thing PONY has needed lately - it's a good cry. I believe God sends us what we need and what better messenger than an old friend.

Have a good day and try not to work too hard.

Special prayers for you and your friends.

SharronLee

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Hi Bev. Thank you for the great pictures of you and your family. I've made a special place for my MM cards above the kitchen sink so I can look at my MM friends frequently if there's a picture included . Bundle up! It's very cold here too. 10 degrees right now and clear. We have snow in the forecast for Friday and Saturday, then the rain will return on Sunday

I'm waiting to start putting my MM cards up also. The kids will wonder who all of these people are!

This a.m. wind chill was -6 degrees. I can't wait to get to Florida in 3 weeks!

Bev, I really did LOL at the Frosty cartoons that you shared. Thank you! The last one where Frosty is picking his nose in the produce dept. was priceless

I thought they were cute enough to share. I don't forward a lot of "junk" I get, but these were so funny!

OMG just got FB'ed by the guy I was engaged to back in 1978...we split up right before the wedding... after 4 years together...this was back in Massacusetts when I was in college...he is living in VIRGINIA now! Just wants to have a phone chat and catch up...our families were very close too...OMG I totally LOVED this guy, but we were so young...do I call him or not? OK, I need you guys to vote and let me know what you think!! We ended up getting back together a year after we split up, for another year together...but I broke it off again...we have SO MUCH history together...it cant hurt to talk on the phone can it?

Well...listened to you guys AFTER the fact!! LOL, Lisa, I know what you mean about how would I feel if Ken re-connected with someone...I guess I feel like if its meant to be with us than nothing will come between that! And I LOVE Ken, now and in the reality of my current life, so that wasnt really an issue for me...more like I didnt know if I should even call and do the "catching up" thing...

Barb - I WISH you here smoking and talking too! Thanks!

Nell - probably wouldnt have hurt to take your advice either...

So here's what I did...I sent him my cell number and at 10:01 he called...so I sat at my desk and talked to him for 2 hours! And its all good...we reminisced and chatted about old friends, and family members...got caught up and decided to stay in touch. Told him all about Ken and he's very happy for me...turns out he is a rare cancer survivor, has a huge tumor wrapped around his heart and Hodgkins Lymphoma...is one of the very few people to ever survive it and has been in remission for 2 years. He gave me alot of valuable insight into what Dennis is probably going through emotionally right now and that was so helpful to me!

I did cry all the way home though...and PONY DOESNT EVER CRY! So who knows what that was about!! The good news is that I dont feel like I need to run to carbs for comfort..LOL, just had a mozzy stick and am about to have an Atkins shake and go to bed!! Arent y'all proud?!!

Thanks you guys, I know it wasnt MM related, but I was so totally stunned to hear from him I didnt know what to do! Thanks for all you do for me, all the time, in every way...LOVE YOU!

Too late for me to chime in with an opinion. Glad you had a nice chat with him.

Good morning! Another cold one here! I don't want to get out of bed. I am afraid to think what our utility bill will be this month? Nell - how is the weather in FL these days? I hope my lemon tree and bougenvilla survive this cold spell. I have little white lights on them so hopefully that will help keep them from freezing?

I finally tried the One Minute Muffin last night. I will have to try again. It was very eggy. I ate it but didn't love it..... I used almond flour. I think I will try it with flax seed today?

I have to get lab work done this morning so no breakfast for me. I have been putting it off for several weeks because I hate to go without my coffee with half & half when I get up...... Which also means that I am going without eating within an hour of getting up. I have been faithful to eating in the morning for several months now. I will take something with me and eat as soon as I am done.

Stay warm! Robin - do the ponies have their winter coats?

Kate - sounds like you have a good plan with your lab work this a.m. I hope it is all just routine maintenance.

My prayers are still with your niece.

Back to work for me. I have a huge Federal Bill to get finished today so we can get some $ in the office. December is usually a tough one financially in this business.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Robin: I have a dear friend – a guy I’ve known since college – that survived the same kind of lymphoma with the same kind of tumor. If you talk to your friend, you can tell him this was about 33 years ago! He is still climbing mountains! If it’s any comfort, I think most people would have been too curious not to call, lol! My vote was on the side of caution, but I probably would have had the chat, too

 

[Wisteria1956]

Beverly: Wishing you focus and energy in your job today!

Kate: Good luck with the tests! Glad you are going to be prepared to eat as soon as its over. I hate those morning tests!

 

[Barb F.]

I did cry all the way home though...and PONY DOESNT EVER CRY! So who knows what that was about!! The good news is that I dont feel like I need to run to carbs for comfort..LOL, just had a mozzy stick and am about to have an Atkins shake and go to bed!! Arent y'all proud?!!

Type A all the way I think you've been under a lot of stress for awhile, what with Ken away, too many hours at work, health and weight issues, your friend's illness etc etc. The dam finally broke and it's probably a good thing

 

[gettinhealthy]

Good afternoon all! Sorry sort of MIA lately. Super busy.

Nell, saying prayers for the job. I think it would be interesting, and you will do an excellent job!!

Kate, other posts suggest if your muffin is "eggy" to make sure you beat the egg and melted butter really well. I make sure I do this, and it doesn't have any "eggy" taste.
So sorry to hear about your niece. I will continue her prayers too.

Robin, glad you got to talk to your friend. I also believe he was sent at this time by God to help not only your friend, but you. It is wonderful he is able to tell his story. He may prove extremely helpful to you in understanding what Dennis is feeling, even if he doesn't tell you. Still saying prayers for him too.

A really blustery day here today. Tonight is to have a wind chill of about -5*. I HATE COLD!!!! LOL

I'll try to catch up later with you all.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Stay warm, Kathy! It's hard to get anything done when it's so cold! I had to buy new pj's today.

 

[Daniele]

Good morning everyone. I got an email message today that they decided to go with other candidates. I was sure I had this job. I'm trying to be positive and realize god has other things in mind for me. Part of me is thinking that the other things are a life of hardship and struggle because good things aren't meant for me. I know how messed up that thinking is but I feel like I can be honest with all of you.

Pony, I'm glad talking to your friend worked out. It's seems like it was part of god's plan with what has been going on with Dennis.

Kate, I think I read if we have a freeze here to put mulch up around the bottom half of the citrus tree trunks to protect the roots from freezing.

Kathy, it sure is good to hear from you

Lisa, I love how well you can word things and how loving you are. Your a treasure.

Good morning/afternoon to everyone else too. Big hugs all around.

 

[gettinhealthy]

Nell, sorry about the job. I guess I'll need to give one of my mustard seed prayers to you. You have the same type of thinking I do also. Seems as though God just doesn't want bothered with my prayers. He has no problem with other people's but mine seem to be put on a back burner. It is what it is. I know without a doubt he has something better in store for you. I also know it's hard to be patient. You didn't ask for patience lately did you? LOL.

Lisa, congrats on the new jammies. I remember you saying your other ones were getting rather big.

It is really snowing now. It looks really nice. I'll get a video of it with my phone and post it.

 

[gettinhealthy]

Ok, going to try this link. Here goes LOL. If you click on the picture, it will take you to photobucket and just click the play button. Not the best quality because it is from my phone, sorry. Also, just on the other side of the storage building to the left is the train tracks. This is where the train comes through town. Pretty close to the house

 

[Wisteria1956]

Nell: There is one thing I know for sure and that is someday in the not-too-distant future you will be looking back at this time with a wry smile and realizing from your new vantage point that things worked out for your highest and best purpose. It's always hardest when you are in the eye of the storm, but if you stop and listen, it's where you can also hear your own voice the very best. All of God's blessings are with you in this exact moment and abundantly present in your future. I love you!

 

[momtozac]

OMG just got FB'ed by the guy I was engaged to back in 1978...we split up right before the wedding... after 4 years together...this was back in Massacusetts when I was in college...he is living in VIRGINIA now! Just wants to have a phone chat and catch up...our families were very close too...OMG I totally LOVED this guy, but we were so young...do I call him or not? OK, I need you guys to vote and let me know what you think!! We ended up getting back together a year after we split up, for another year together...but I broke it off again...we have SO MUCH history together...it cant hurt to talk on the phone can it?

my first thought is no, because of Ken. Do you think he'll understand? you guys can't just catch up on fb? does your family still talk to his? this is a tough one

ok, nevermind--when you ask us to vote, you should give us time to vote!!!

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

Kate - the ponies definitely have been growing winter coats for the past month or so...they are all fuzzy and look like teddy bears out in the field! I do have blankets for them, but if you blanket them it keeps their natural hair coat from growing thick, so I leave them off unless it is CRAZY cold...

Sharon, Kathy, Lisa and Barb - thanks for your insight,understanding and support...I think you are so right and a good cry was in order! I did feel so much better afterwards, and was able to have a nice cheery chat with Ken this morning, which helped too! Of course anyone who saw me driving home last night would have had to scratch their head and go huh? I literally sobbed all the way home like some kind of lunatic!!

And I do believe that God had His hand in this...just too strange that Roger would surface after 27 years....and with tales of his own cancer battle, and words of advice and encouragement for my own concerns with Dennis...He works in mysterious ways!! Bless the Lord!!

I have every kind of office "confection" coming my way today! I have managed to turn down homemade glazed donuts, holiday cookies and cake, pizza (OMG) and meatballs in cranberry glaze so far today!! GEEZ, how much is a person supposed to take! LOL

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

Natalie - LOL, I know I know...I needed the vote but didnt have the time!! It all worked out in the end...nice long chat, forgave each other for way past troubles, caught up on family and friends and agreed to stay in touch as friends!!