Haven't been doing well on my MM this week. I have been eating crackers, bread and such, but am finding that it is only a couple crackers or a slice of bread. Just not too interested in it anymore
I will jump back on the wagon hopefully tomorrow. Just really stressing right now, and feeling very tired from work. But I am grateful that I am working too.
I'll catch up with everyone in a while. Love you all
kathy - so glad that you have been able to control the carbs. You will be able to jump back on with no problems.
We could have a wrapping party for Beverly!!
I wrapped Chrstmas packages at a lovely store during the holidays when I was in college. I don't think anyone wraps packages gratis anymore. We were allowed to do very fancy ones. People would even bring things in from other stores and then we would wrap them for a fee. That was a LONG time ago!!
The we could have an ironing party!! Doesn't Beverly work full time, too?
When the car gets back I have to venture to the post office. UGH. Hopefully it won't be too bad. I go to a smaller neighborhood one that usually isn't too bad. The Waikiki branch is out the door everyday, no matter what time of year so try to avoid it as much as possible.
Jocelyn - Thanks for the offer of the wrapping party. I would love that. I do work part time, but it doesn't seem that way. I am off Sat - Tues., but with the kids activities on the weekend and Bob is off on Mon & Tues so that are normally spent running errands ALL DAY, both home and for his work. Sometimes I think I would be less tired if I did work F/T.
Hello everyone. I hope that Pony not checking in yet is a good thing and Dennis is recovering. I really don't want to stay on step one.
It's been three days and my liver is clean now.
Ok, enough whining.
You and your clean liver can now return to Step 2.
A wrapping party would be a blast! So would a cooking party!
So now we are wrapping, ironing, and cooking. Can we throw in some margaritas also? Maybe Nell can research and find us some S/F Margarita mix.
Dennis is a little better, hoping to be moved from ICU tomorrow...they cut his leg open from ankle to knee and also in groin to remove clots...so now have to regulate blood thinners on top of everything else...apparently its not uunusual to throw clots if you have lung tumors...hoping he will be better tomorrow so they can continue his radiation, which was started monday and was supposed to be every day for 10 days...now he has missed two days already. He was very weak and pale, but able to joke a bit, and I got all kind of bossy with the ICU nurse and made her get him a Glucerna shake to see if I could make him drink it. He is barely eating a few bites, and needs the nutrition to keep up his strength. Well, luckily he liked it and managed to get down almost the whole can, so Praise God for that!
Im more than just a little distracted, and emotional, so just trying to keep my mind on work and prayer...luckily carbs will NOT be my support! I refuse to give in to wanting a huge ice cream sundae and a big bowl of macaroni and cheese!! LOL, who would have thought I would just say NO and go have an Atkins shake instead!!
off to bed like a good Pony, hope everyone else is ok, and I will try to catch up tomorrow...Thanks for the prayers and most of all for just plain LISTENING!! Love You All
Robin - glad Dennis is better, but that sounds like one horrific procedure. I think it was a blessing that you went back on Step 1, because it will be so much easier to regulate while working, running to the hospital, etc.
Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a good night of rest. I slept pretty well, but woke up around 5 with a horrible migraine. I had some chicken salad last night, and remembering Lisa saying a while back about headaches and msg, I checked the label when I got up. No msg in it. It did have a tiny bit of sugar in it, about number 7 out of 10 ingredients.
I always have a really hard time at Christmas with depression. I have had it for years, but at times it gets worse than others
It will improve hopefully soon. I also wish we all lived near each other. I think it would be so nice to get together for a lunch or just hang out. I think I need to surround myself right now with lots of friends and family. I am going to Tristan's house tomorrow evening. I am back on plan today. It wasn't even that I was craving carbs. Just didn't have time to eat right, so when I got hungry, I grabbed a slice of bread or a couple crackers. The lady I work for that her husband had surgery has me doing all kinds of stuff for her. I don't mind, but throws me completely out of wack. I need to plan for just about anything when I go to her house.
I also got your card yesterday, Robin. It is beautiful. And thanks for the picture. Is that the one you had done for work? You look great!! I will have to have some pictures taken at Christmas and post them. I will wear that purple shirt I bought a while back!
Ok, off to the shower. May help the headache a bit too. Just saw on the weather we may have a noreaster coming this weekend. Maybe a white Christmas!! Just as long as we don't get feet of snow LOL.
Have a great day everyone!!
Kathy - I hope the shower helped. I have also suffered from migraines, but have found some relief since my hysterectomy. Many hours of my life have been spent in a dark room praying for relief. I remember sitting on the bed because I couldn't even lay down. Prayers for relief for you today.
I'm sorry you are struggling with depression over the holiday season. That can be so hard. Can you try to listen to a little Christmas music? It's hard to feel down when Alvin and the Chipmunks are singing.
I can't wait to see your pic and hope I get one from Robin!
Okay. Christmas tree in the house. Check. Lights on the tree. Not yet. Decorations on the tree. Not yet. At least it smells wonderful. Chloe is always in charge of the lights - thank goodness. She became "light person" when she was about 12 - she was watching her dad and Demi trying to put the lights on by starting at the bottom of the tree. They wouldn't listen and when they finally realized their mistake, they turned the job over to Chloe!
Kristi was running a fever yesterday and she is having some problems with the trachea tube. My sister says that the pattern seems to be a few good days, and then a not-so-good day. She says that at least the not-so-good days are always better than the one before.
Beverly - are you breathing?
Thanks for asking, I am trying to breathe (and not think I have to be multi-tasking at all times). You did make me feel bette to know that I am not the last person in the world who needs to finish decorating a tree.
Sorry Kristi is taking so long to heal, but it does sound like she is moving in the right direction.
Wow, 10am and just getting up...I think I really needed to sleep last night!
Thanks so much for prayers and thoughts all of you, you are truly a blessing for me!
Lisa -Jocelyn, I wish I felt like their angel right now, but just feel helpless and kind of useless quite frankly! I know that he brightens up and smiles when he sees me, so that alone is doing my heart good right now. All he wanted last evening was to have me rub his back...his skin is so dry and itchy, so of course I have to remember how important the smaller gestures sometimes really are.
Bev - so sorry you are having to be "Superwoman" the next couple weeks...be kind to yourself, and remember you can only do what you can do! I agree that a wrapping party would be soo fun!
BTW, some cards have pictures included...I realized I had my office shots, but half the envelopes were already sealed, so only some got pictures! I know, I know...geez, get it together! I have lost since the pictures were taken, and I do believe my face is thinner now, but it will be awhile before I have another one taken! Im sure Ali will have the camera out at Christmas as she is a wonderful photog!
Ken has been stranded with no computer for 5 days, so that sucks too for me...will probably be the weekend before we can talk again. "SIGH" Roger has been sending daily inspirational and uplifting e-mails, so that has been so nice, and some of his siblings have been in touch to say hi too, so I am counting my blessings as always, and thanking GOD for all the wonderful people in my life...my MM's are at the top of the list!
Robin - I hope you feel rested after you lie-in.
As long as you make Dennis happy, that is the best gift you can bring him and Rick at this time. Any relief for him is huge. You need to know how important you are to them. Did they have some lotion you could rub into his back? If not, pick up a nice scented lotion and have at it. It will help him feel so much better.
Instead of Superwoman, I plan to be WonderWoman. I just need those really cool gold bracelets that have all the power and I'll be set!
I hope I get a pic!
Sorry to hear about Ken. I'm sure it would help to be able to "talk" to him right now.
Well, I am at work, so I had better get back to it.
Have a great day everyone!
Good nite
If I see them in the flyer, I'll let you know. Also Carnation instant breakfast may help a bit too. You can also add some whey or soy protein to the shakes for a bit more nutrition.
Let us be your strength. You CAN do this!!!!
