ATKINS' ANGELS'~HAPPY THANKSGIVING!~

[HawkeyeJR]

Hi everyone,

Well we are on our way to the holidays. I can't believe that another year is coming to a close in about 8 weeks.
I hope everyone finds the new post alright. I did say not to post on the old one just a few minutes ago.
See you all later.
Nothing new going on here. Have a great day. Love to all!

[cl2gas_1]

Hello all.. Went out to vote.. Things are not coming back to my liking.. Oh well see if they can do any better.. The "just say no team...."
Still doing good on diet.. Scale has gone up a pound.. But I am still at it.. 259... and working down ... Next mini goal 249.. Talk to you all later in the morning.. Love, Claire

[lynnjp]

Just a quick wave to let you all know I am back safely-missed the posts -had a GREAT time and totally enjoyed myself. More about stuff after I go pick up the dogs and read the old posts -Hugs to each of you girls!!

[lynnjp]

Ok just finished reading the old thread and I see our dear Miss Evon is on her way up North-safe travels and I sure do hope you have a wonderful time. There are so many wonderful shows in NT which is close to Jersey and probably where you would go to see them. Enjoy my friend!!

Jan-I can not believe how quickly this year has passed!! Frightening to think that Turkey day is almost upon us! Hope that Baby is doing well and that the rest of the family is also!

Claire-how very exciting for you-I am actually off to pick up the dogs and than going to the library to pick up the book that you are using for the diet-I ate horribly while I was away and have to do something to drop a few pounds. You must be thrilled to have found something that is working for you!!!

Hugs to Becky and Val -hope all is well with you all


It was great to spend Dawn's birthday with her and time with Amber-she is growing like a little weed and just is so darn funny. I laughed daily with her and got to give her lots of hugs. Dawn was disappointed, the day we went to skydive was very overcast and chances of rain so we did not get to go-we took a rain check and will do it either when I go down for the court date or in April when we visit. She seems so much more relaxed and happier and is just enjoying her time with the baby. It was good to see her smiling again!! Off to pick up JD and Harley-hugs to each of you

[InTheLight]

Good morning Angels, I'm back and trying to cope while working hard here at work, continuing to live, knowing that no matter how many people are around me, I know that this will be a very lonely world without my MIL mom ... Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers; don't know what I would have done if I didn't have my Angels, love you all, Val

[Msevon2]

Just stopping by to say Hi and Bye. I am leaving in the am to come toward you babies. Course, I wont quite make it all the way. But I plan to have a great time. Meeting someone to help me with that. Yall have a good weekend. Talk when I get back. Pray for me while I am gone Supposed to rain all the way and then turn cold. And you know me and cold. Blessings on all. I voted too. But I did forget it til I went to work. I went on my lunch hour. From the time I left work, in 17 minutes, I had gotten there, voted and on my way out of the parking lot. Came home and watched part of y&r and got a couple messages taken care of. Still got to send a couple more, so see yah. Love ya, praying for ya.

[HawkeyeJR]

Good morning everyone,

Glad to see every back. I missed you Lynn and Val. Glad we still had a few of us posting. I would be lost without any of my LCF!
Tried going to bed early and it backfired. Baby was up quite a lot. I was just relaxing to some really beautiful music and fell asleep.

Claire, I'm happy you are doing so well. Keep up the good work my little buddy! I am very happy and proud of you.
I never had a chance to get out and vote yesterday had some major problems to deal with. I really don't think anyone coming in can fix the mess we're all in anyways. I hope I'm wrong and things will get better.

Lynn, happy you made it home safe and sound. How was Dawn and your little sweetheart? I hope you took new pictures of Amber to share with us.
I'm happy Dawn is doing so much better. Sometimes divorce is the best thing to do. You can't be miserable your whole life without it hurting your kids.
That little one must be coming out with some really funny things now. Brendan and Jillian are two little clowns.
Harley and JD will be covering you with kisses today for sure.
Baby is doing okay and isn't in pain as far as I know. Her appetite is hearty and she is on her tumor shrinking drug now. I need to get her something for her kidneys too but I wanted to introduce only one drug at a time so if she has an adverse reaction I would know which medication was causing it.
I am still hoping she will be around for a long time. So what if I have to take a nap during the day. She is worth it and so much more.

Evon, Have a safe trip my friend. I hope you have a wonderful time in NJ. We'll be waiting to hear all about your your trip when you get home.
Have a GREAT time and I hope you packed some long johns. You are not used to this cold damp weather. I was so cold during the night it felt like it was going to snow in my room and my heat was on. I'm going to have to have my heating system checked out. My room is the coldest in the house.
I get all the cold North wind.

Val, you will feel that loss for your MIL for a long time. But whenever I feel like that I just talk to her picture and with her beautiful face smiling back at me I know we are still connected and always will be.
My mom was the cutest little woman in the world with the smile of an angel.
I'm going to a mass for her and all the people from our parish who died in 2009. It will be one year my mom has passed away on November 10th. The mass is on the 5th. I miss her every day and that will never change but you develop a new kind of relationship with your loved ones in knowing that even though you can't see them they are still with you. Our hearts will always be connected.

Becky, where are you. You have not been posting as much lately and we miss you. I saw the pictures of the kids dressed as Tinkerbell and they both looked so adorable.
I hope you and John are feeling okay.

Have a great day everyone.

[lynnjp]

hey there my friends
took this day to get things done around the house -played with the dogs-they were happy that they were back home and went to the library and picked up the book about the diet that Claire is doing. I may begin it but I do have some questions. The book mentions that the cleanse is a nine day thing of fruits and veggies and I thought the site said it was a different thing? Claire what type of thing did you follow? I am thinking that four days would work but nine days of only fruit and veggies might be tough?? Tomorrow I have to pick up my Mom and take her to get blood work done and than hit PriceRite-one of the positives of her living in Warwick is that she is close to alot of the stores-much easier to grocery shop but more expensive on the pocket book

Val-it is so good to hear from you my friend, I know the loss you are feeling right now and it is so hard-some days are easy but than sometimes it just hits me out of the blue that my Dad is gone and I just break down. I will keep your MIL and the whole family in my prayers -at least you know she is at peace with the Lord and if your FIL is gone they are together again!! I know that will help me when my Mom passes knowing the two of them are together again.

Evon-hope you have a WONDERFUL time and that you totally enjoy yourself my friend!!
Even if it is cold -I hope the rain bypasses you and you are able to get out and see the beauty of the area~~stay safe and hope the trip is everything that you are hoping for~~

Jan-grandchildren are SUCH a blessing that is for sure-they bring laughter and joy into our lives-I do miss that Amber is so far away but at least can look forward to the fact that she is coming to RI for Christmas for ten days and than again for my birthday in February-what a WONDERFUL present!! I am so glad that Baby's tumor is shrinking-hopefully her pain will decrease and her life expectancy is going to be extended for a long time!!

[cl2gas_1]

Lynn, I have the book.. But mine only talks about a 4 day cleansing.. If you go to.the RR address I sent you.. You can get the 1st 3 weeks to get you started.. I will send you an email with the right RR email so you can check it out.. I am sure you will li9ke it.. I have done nothing the past 5 days.. But am not giving up.. I do feel better.. I will contact you.. She will have the next epesode on tomorrow at 2:00.. channel 10..
Hey girls how has this week been for you.. I was down 1/2 pound this morning.. Still 1/2 pound to get me back to last weekends weight.. 258.. Have a great weekend.. Claire

[HawkeyeJR]

Hi Girls, Just a quick this morning. I am so busy and I have quite a few errands to run today.
I slept from 1:15 am till 6:30 this morning. I was so happy!!! I did a little for joy!

Claire, don't give up you must have hit a plateau already. That's what happens to me after 10 pounds I stop losing. I am just starting on WW again.
What was the name of that diet again? I wrote it down and even checked out the website but I forgot it now.

Lynn glad you are home. Evon must be very cold up here this weekend. I hope she brought enough warm clothing.
So nice that you will see Dawn and Amber on both Christmas and your birthday.

Well I'll be back later. I'll be running around all day today. Stay safe and have a great day.

[cl2gas_1]

Jan, it is ...The Four Day Diet... Dr. Ian Smith..I am still at it.. Nothing is changing.. But I will not give up.. I am eating all the fruit I can get.. I have to go.. I have a neighbor coming over so I can help her print up something.. Talk tomorrow.. After I get back from working.. Love you all.. Claire

[lynnjp]

hey my friends

busy day yesterday so I never had a chance to get in-was at my Mom's brigght and early-she had to get blood work done. Than we went grocery shopping and than I helped her at her place straighten out things a bit and I hit Savers and found some great deals. I LOVE that place-so many great clothes-many brand new for a fraction of what you would pay in the stores for them!! Today we took Bruce's Mom out for her birthday-she wanted to try Bertucci's-their rolls were to die for and I had a seafood torte :blush: I know hardly low carb or low calorie but OH so good. I shopped for the things on Claire's diet and will start that on Monday so I figure I will pig out until than :blush:

Jan-glad that you got in some uninterrupted sleep-hopefully things are continuing like that and you will be able to sleep even more consecutive hours!! My two furbabies were terrible last night-woke me a couple of times to go out and than Harley chewed up two rolls of toilet paper-who knows what this is about-maybe she was mad about being at the kennel but usually they LOVE it there-with party times and cookies nightly!

Claire-thanks SO much for sending me that information-next week I will go and see if I can find his other book that you have at the library. I am so happy this is working for me and you finally have had success!!


Hope Val, Evon and Becky are enjoying the weekend and that Evon your travels are safe and enjoyable!!

[HawkeyeJR]

Good morning everyone,

It is so windy today even my dog Baby's fur was standing up and her fur is only about a half inch long. She was loving it though, she had her face in the wind just enjoying the whole thing.
She still enjoys life even with all her health issues and I am grateful for every minute I get to spend with her.
I must have twisted a muscle on my right side because I am in pain every time I bend down to pick something up on move the wrong way. What's up with that?????
My mom's one year memorial mass was beautiful on Friday night. Tonight I am going to my friend Sue's mother's one year memorial mass at her church.
We lost our mom's one month apart. I think God took them so close together so we could console each other and talk about our heartache together and give each other strength. We have been close friends since for over 25 years.

Lynn, I always have all my favorite things before I start on a diet. Shannon went to one of Jason's aunt and uncle's 25 wedding anniversary party last night and brought home chocolate covered pretzel sticks for us. They were yummy. Of course I just finished our leftover Halloween candy. So maybe, just maybe I can start on a real diet this week. I think I said that last week too! :blush:
Baby was good last night too. She slept 5 hours straight, so that was wonderful. I got up let her out and we went back to bed. She slept another 2 hours and wanted to go and see her daddy. So I let her out again and handed her over to Ron and jumped back in bed with my sweet little cat Lacey for one more hour of sleep.
How old are Harley and JD now? It is so awful when you have to leave your nice comfy warm bed and take them out into the cold to pee at night. The toilet paper thing is not good either. You'll have to sit them down and tell them how expensive TP is.
Shannon came upstairs for breakfast with us this morning.
She went with Jason to see his daughter Lauren in her dance recital. She really enjoyed that and Jay was so proud of his little girl. After the recital they went right to the anniversary party for his aunt. So it was a full day of fun for them yesterday.

Claire, thanks for that Dr. Ian Smith info again. I would really like to do that cleanse. Then switch over to WW. I feel so fat right now. I am stuck at
210 lbs. No matter how much or how little I eat I stay in the same spot. It's like my scale is playing tricks on me. Seriously, on the days I cheat really bad I dread getting on the scale and it is still the same as before I cheated at 210. Now that is a mystery?????

I wonder if Evon is still in NJ or on her way home? I hope she had a great time and I hope their weather was warmer and not as rainy as ours was on Thursday and Friday. At least we didn't get snow.

Well I have a lot to do today so I am going to check in tonight after mass to see if anyone posted today. I will be praying for all of you and your lost loved ones too tonight.

[Msevon2]

Good morning Angels. And a beautiful cold morning it is. I dont know what the weather did over the weekend. I did not see any news or weather from before I left, til last night after I got home. It was cold up there, but it was colder here this morning. Whats up with that. Maybe I just got acclamated. Or maybe it was because I was having such a great time. I did not know exactly where I was going. I was trying to go where my gps told me, and got into trouble. Got lost in Baltimore. Ended up right in front of Camden Yards. But that was not all bad. I got out of there and saw some things I would not have seen before. I saw the inner harbor and that beautiful bridge that looked like it came from Vienna. But once was enough. Found my way back to the interstate, paid my fee and started towards New York city. Then I had to get off to get some gas. When I got back on the highway, my gps got mixed up or something, I ended up going back into Baltimore. Just to get back onto the hwy. that was about a 30 mile loss of time. It was dark and it was raining. But I finally got back to where I was supposed to be. About 7:00, started getting all these text to see if I had arrived. I had not. It was closer to 8 when I got there. And I could not find the house, so had to call and when I did, I was only a few drives past where I should be, so I finally got there. I was so tired I did not even want any supper. Just had coffee. The next morning was not raining, but it was still cloudy. So, after messing around for a while, I took off to meet Marc. He was great. It was like we had known each other for years. He took me on a tour of the area. Went to town and went down Broad way and then to Long Island. Then back to High Point NJ. I did not know there were mountains there, but I got a good view of them. Then he took me out to eat before heading back to where I was staying. And no rain. Saw a little sun even. Saturday he came up and all of us went out for the day. Met some people and had a great time. Had a great lunch. I got the turkey and stuffing, but not like my stuffing. But good. And tried some red cabbage. Even had pumpkin pie for desert. Then a little one on one time with Marc. He took me to where he lives and it is so busy over there. Traffic is steady. He lives in town and it was so noisy, compared to where I live. But it was nice. He has so many windows. But he likes to keep it cool. So he had to turn the heat up. Then I got too hot, and we turned it down. But it was nice. Then I went back and got my stuff packed up and ready to go. I had planned to leave at 9 but got ready a little before so went ahead and started out. That was the best part of the trip, drive wise cause I was not alone, but people were driving the speed and it was not too heavy, til I got to one of my exits and there was a wreck and had to negotiate that. Then I got lost again and ended up in this remote area. Finally I just turned off the tom tom and started it again and re planned my route. Had to go thru a shopping center to get back to the right road. I guess I had hit the avoid toll button again, so I corrected that and I was on the right trail again. No problem, til I got to Richmond. Somebody had lost a trash can. It was dark so I did not see it until just before I hit it. But it was plastic, so don't think I did any damage. I made it home and got here about 8 pm. That was my 1200 mile trip. Wont do that again for a while, but I had such a good time.

Lynn, let us know how the cleanse works for you. I thought I needed on cause not have any action the whole time I was gone, but wont home an hour before that changed. Guess I was just bathroom shy. Glad you had a good time with your Mom. And the dogs. Sounds like they are just acting out on their frustrations. Bonnie like to get in the trash cans when she is home alone. She tells on herself though, cause she runs for her container when we come in, if she has misbehaved. Looks like I got out of there just in time huh? They had snow this morning. Did you get any of it?

Jan, do you have a memorial mass every year, or only the 1st one? That is nice. But I think it would be kind of like rubbing salt in the wound. I know I try to avoid church on Fathers day. Did I tell you I went out with Amy the other day. And got a lot of texts from her while I was gone. She is coming around again. It is good to have her back in my life. Blessings on you tonight at your friends mothers mass. I know what you mean about sharing the pain. Brenda lost her mom about a month after I lost David. I broke down at her moms viewing. Did you get snow last night?

Claire hang in there. If you always do what you always done, you always get what you always got. You have changed something, so something has got to change. Hold on to that horse and ride. You feel better. That is better than losing weight in my opinion.

Val, it is not easy to lose a loved one, but death is a part of life. We just have to move on and take that love to love the kids coming along. I went thru DC and thought about you. Hope you had a better weekend. We are supposed to be warming up today. It is 35 now, or 32 depending on where you are. Supposed to be 70 tomorrow. And I got to go back to work. Got to run

Hey Becky, what is happening with you?

[lynnjp]

good morning my friends

well woke up to a covering of snow this morning-school was delayed in most towns by an hour-seems much too early for that but such is life in New England. Did my weigh in and started the detox thing-I just may do the nine day detox-it is as much fruit and veggies as you would like, 6 ounces of plain yogurt a day, 2 cups of brown rice and one cup of oatmeal per day, and two egg whites. Since I can also have a cup of low fat milk I will continue with my morning smoothies and just add fruit and veggies throughout the day-five meals per day should hold me easily-but we shall see!! Weighed in a 186-he said to not weigh in again for nine days-that may be tough-but again we shall see

Evon-I am SO glad you enjoyed yourself-I was worried you might have gotten stuck in some snow but happy that you missed the bad weather!! Sounds like you made a good friend and enjoyed seeing a really cool part of the country-if something more comes from it that would be cool-if not you got a terrific trip out of it and saw much more than you would have if you did not go.

Jan-I am sure that the mass for your Mom brought you peace and glad it was what you hoped for -I may have to ask for one for my Dad's birthday which is in a couple of weeks-I know my Mom would like that!! Glad Baby is still able to enjoy herself outside -seems like she is pain free and doing pretty darn well and that is to be celebrated!!!

Claire-hope you and Emile are staying toasty warm despite this nasty start to the morning!!

Val-hope your workweek goes well for you and your DD is doing well

Becky-my goodness we miss hearing from you-I am glad I can do a facebook check to see what you are up to

[Msevon2]

Hey Lynn. Be interesting to see how the cleanse affects you. I am not in the mood to do it now. I am tired so not in the mood for much. Did not even go to the gym this morning. And my toes are cold, and my bedroom shoes are in the car. May have to go ahead and get some clothes on. Dont know how to dress though. It is cold but supposed to be in mid 60's before tonight. Maybe some long undies and dress pants. It worked when I was in Jersey. Very comfortable. did have to bring out the big coat on Saturday night though. But not til then. Did you get enough snow for it to be pretty. I saw some pretty trees while I was up there. I would have thought they were gone. Bet they are today. I Forgot to take my aloe in. Hope it is not ruined, but it came back before, it probably will again. Going to make some pineapple cupcakes. Bea loves pineapple. I told her I would make some. Talk later.

[cl2gas_1]

Hey there, glad to hear that everyone is home safely.. I am still at the same # 259.. Not feeling to good today.. But am sticking to the diet.. Just feeling whoozy today.. My son was here for 2 days installing the last new door in our kitchen.. It is a nine light door.. Emile is painting it today.. He also has to stain the frame.. Cannot match the orangy color like the knotty pine panels.. So it will be sort of a walnut stain.. That is fine with me.. It is all woodsy to me. My TV in our bedroom died Saturday evening.. So Emilke went out and bought me an anniversary gift...10 years since we moved into 80 Aetna st.. I have a 22" Vizio HD internet ready TV.. I love it.. I can go to facebook on it.. I just have to get the HD straightened out..
Well good luck girls with this week.. May we all see a change for the best.. Love you all Claire..

[Msevon2]

Claire, I wanted that one when I got mine. They were out. I had it on hold and someone stole it right out from under me. Got mine on overstock and ended up with 22" westinghouse but can hook it up to the computer and all. Have not done that. Have enough trouble already. But it would be good to have it on the way and be able to use it as my monitor too. But I look at tv and on the internet at the same time. So it might not work for me. Good to hear from you. Hope you feel better. did you get snow too? Happy anniversary.

[InTheLight]

Hello Angels, so busy at work, but that's good, that's what I want, to stay busy, at least for right now. Claire, Happy Anniversary to you and Emile; enjoy your special day. I have the book by Dr. Ian Smith called the Fat Smash Diet; I did the diet, they said don't weigh yourself for 14 days, and at the end, I had lost 12 pounds, so stick with it, Blessings to you on this major change in your life. I need to read posts, pray everyone is doing well - today marks my 20th anniversary as a nonsmoker, and it was nice that hubby remembered and called me this morning here at work to congratulate me. Going to Curves today after work, just gonna go straight there, change and do my workout, so I won't have any excuses to not go. Love you all, Lynn, Jan, Becky, Claire, Evon -- you all are truly my Angels ...

[HawkeyeJR]

Hi Girls, I just got home from the hospital about an hour ago. Ron went to the doctor's today and he said that foot problem that he was calling drop foot, might have been a stroke. So he sent us right from the office to the hospital for a CT Scan and to meet with a neurologist. Long story short we got to the hospital at about 4:00, he had blood work, and EKG and the CT Scan, he never saw the neurologist, and they kept him overnight. We didn't get him into a room till after 10:00 tonight. So now I have to wait till the neurologist sees him tomorrow to see what's going on with him.
Please keep him in your prayers. This guy will be the death of me with all the scares he put me through.
I'll let you know when I get home tomorrow night what I found out.
He was falling asleep before I left the hospital with no pain or anything so now I am going to bed too.

I will read all your posts tomorrow. Good night and God bless us all!

[cl2gas_1]

Jan, hope all is better this morning.. There is always something.Prayers going out to Woon. for Ron and you..
.My weight is staying the same.. I am very light headed.. But I am staying close to home.. So not a problem.. I am not operating any machinery except for this computer.. We have the HD connected on new TV.. But now all our TV area is out .. We are getting a torn picture and ton voice.. Must be the wind... or something.. Evon, if you have a Router for a laptop connected to your computer for the signal from the main one ...you should have no trouble connecting to it.. Just have to get your name in and password.. and you are one your way.. You get 2 screens while the PC is on.. Tv/PC.. Well that is how mine is.. But right now I have some discovery work to do but I am not getting the right signal.. Have to wait until they straighten things out.. Val thanks for the update on the diet.. I will be sticking with it as long as it does not do me in..
Lynn and Becky hoping all is well.. Love you all.. Claire

[lynnjp]

Morning my friends

the snow here is gone and we are back to the norm for November which is good news. My two sisters and I will be going to my Mom's for Thanskgiving-we each will bring along stuff and eat there. She is not interested in coming over -I think it is because of my brother-she babies him so!! Well some things will not change so accept them as they are and move on is the saying! Pretty low key day today, off to Curves to workout, a walk with the dogs, trip to the library and that will be it for me, I do love not always having to be rushed. I remember none to fondly the days of two jobs and running myself ragged on weekends trying to catch up with things so this retirement has been a blessing indeed!! The new plan went very well yesterday-it is easy to follow and there is quite a bit of food you can eat so at least I never felt hungry-hoping the scale will dip a bit and after the detox period of nine days is over I will be back into the 170's which will be a drop of 6 pounds. I dont think that is too much to hope for


Jan-hugs and prayers my friend for you and Ron-what a stressful time for you-hopefully it was not a stroke and if it was a very minor one which will have no lasting effects. Getting old sucks plain and simple!! Hope to see you back with good news later today

Val-that is exactly the book that I got from the library-I do like the plan, it is easy to follow and there are many different choices for meal options even on Phase 1-I would be thrilled with a 15 pound loss but will settle for anything at this point This slow metabolism is very frustrating for sure!! 20 years smoke free is something to celebrate for sure- I quit about 35 years ago after my daughter was born. She began asking me to take better careof myself and to be healthy for her she now smoke sure do hope she takes her own advise and stops to set a good example for her child soon

Claire-Hope your body stabilizes and you are feeling better soon my friend-I wonder if it is from the weight loss plan or something else?? Your new TV sounds pretty cool-we got a Vizio about three years ago and really like it-it is not a HD -would love to pick up one of those but for now these work and will have to do till we have some extra cash.

Evon-hope you have revived from your trip up North and settled back into a daily schedule!! I understand not wanting to try anything new right now-I know I am going to eat what I want for Thanksgiving and that it is a stupid time to try something new but I just can not seem to drop any weight lately and thought I had better get rid of a few pounds before the holidays hit me hard than pile on more on top of what I already have. Wish the metabolism worked like it did in the old days!!

Off to workout-be well my friends

[HawkeyeJR]

Good morning everyone,

I spoke with Ron this morning and he still hasn't seen a doctor. He is livid!
I called the hospital and they said that his CT Scan was negative for a stroke but they were going to have a neurologist go in today to talk to him.
His EKG was normal, well at least what's normal for him).
So we are still in the dark.
He said they sent a Physical Therapist in to work on his foot this morning.
No mention of when they will release him.
I called his PC doctor and he said he hadn't heard anything either. What is up with that. Total lack of communication. Ron said he is leaving today no matter what they say. He is a stubborn one.

Claire, thanks for the prayers. I hope your lightheadedness goes away. Do you have any congestion? Maybe you have fluid in your ears.
Hope you feel better, and no operating any heavy equipment.

Lynn, Thanks for your prayers too. I am getting ready to go to the hospital to bring Ron some sleeping pants. They took him for a walk down the hall and he said he felt like his butt was in the breeze. He did have his whitty tighties on so I told him not to worry about it but he was not a happy camper.
So I'm getting ready to go there and bring him pajama pants.

I will talk to all of you later. Love you all to pieces, JAN

[InTheLight]

Jan, keeping prayers lifted for Ron; that must have been so scary ... One of the things that really gets me is the lack of communication in some hospitals; we have been to both when mom was in and out of hospitals -- the ones that don't have their act together is ridiculous; they are dealing with sick people, and really need to get it together. Pls. keep us posted on him; I know that the God that we serve is Able to do exceedingly, abundantly, more than we could ever ask or think ...

I went to Curves right after work yesterday, and plan to do the same today, just driving right over there, not even stopping at home (my change of clothing is in a bag in the back seat of my car); I've been eating low carb the last several days; something has got to give; mom and I discussed weight issues all the time, so I want to get in shape for her. Love to all my Angels, Val

[HawkeyeJR]

Hi girls,

Val thank your for your prayers. We got good news today. He didn't have a stroke, his brain tests came back negative. So today they did a full set of back X-Rays to see if he had a pinched nerve and his spine was fine.
His neurologist said the nerve that is pinched is the nerve right below the outer side of his leg right under the knee cap. He wants to see him in 3 to 4 weeks and he will do that needle testing EEG I think he called it.
And we will go from there. He said it could take up to 6 months to go away and he will most likely need PT.
But he said he will tell his doctor to discharge him tomorrow. He knows all he needs to know at this time.
So once again I am thanking God and all of you for praying for him. I will be so happy to get him home tomorrow.
I just came home to eat and I will be going back right after I take care of my pet's needs.
I'll watch TV with him till he gets sleepy. It is very cold tonight, and I'm not looking forward to walking from the freezing parking lot into and out of the hospital. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

Well that's all the good news I have for now!!! I'll be back in the morning after I pick Ron up.

[Msevon2]

Jan, hope Ron is home by now. So scary. I have been there and know. But believe me, it is better than when they dont come home. So, praise the lord for his blessings. got to go back to work. Talk later.

[lynnjp]

morning my friends

off shortly to shop for my Mom and pick up some stuff for myself also. I am doing amazingly well on this detox thing-no weigh in for me yet but I feel great and am rediscovering fruits and veggies that I haven't eaten in a long time! I worked out hard
spent over 130 minutes either at Curves or downstairs lifting and on the stationary bike, Bruce said he doens't understand why I am not a twig and I sure don't understand either
BUT I am going to keep on trying to drop at least ten pounds. This will be my Dad's birthday gift -he would have been 88 this month and good health was so important to him so giving myself the gift of health is a very good tribute!

Jan-I am SO happy for you both-that time period waiting for the answer of whether or not he had suffered from a stroke had to have been excruciating!! Hoping there are no more scares like that in your future my friend!!! You folks have had enough to deal with!!

Val-sounds like you and I are both doing it for ourselves and our parents!! I know they both would be proud of us taking care of ourselves. I used to do the same thing when I was working, pack my workout stuff up and get right to Curves after work. It relieved tension for me and also if I came home first I would find a million excuses not to leave again!

Evon-I was thinking about David the other day and wondering how long it has been since he passed. Seems like so very long ago in one respect and just like yesterday in another. Many hugs my friend, I can not begin to imagine how tough it was and continues to be-we love you!!


Off to begin my day-everyone stay safe

[InTheLight]

Good morning Angels, went to Curves right from work yesterday, and at the end of the workout, sat and talked with one of the ladies there -- she was telling me that her mom is 98 years old, what a Blessing. And she also shared about two of her brothers passing away, and she also was in their presence when it happened, like I was with mom, which gave us an instant connection. We talked about our grandchildren, and it was very healing to talk/listen to her, Amen ...

Jan, so glad to hear that it was not very serious for Ron, thank you Jesus ... I know that the tension is now lifted from the family; keep us posted on the test results that he now has to take to clarify what the issues are, just so thankful to know that he will be just fine.

Lynn, I totally agree; now that I am going straight to Curves from work, I have no more excuses; it's just time for this weight to come off -- I weighed and couldn't believe what I was seeing, so that crazy eating, as well as the late-night eating, has now stopped. Thinking about whether I want to go to Curves again tonight, then go to the office gym tomorrow at lunchtime (so I can be available for dinner for Kenny and my date night). I did bring my clothes, so I'll see --

Love to my Angels, have a wonderful day today, Val

[HawkeyeJR]

Good morning everyone,

I am so relieved about Ron coming home today. They are waiting for a doctor to go in and sign his release papers.
They can't give him a time when he will be released. So I am just sitting here waiting.
When we get home I have so much housework to catch up on. Maybe even a nap this afternoon. I doesn't take long for you to tire yourself out when a loved on is in the hospital.

Today it is one year since my mom passed away. Last night after I said my prayers I could see myself one year ago sleeping at the foot of my bed so I could hold her hand and listening to her labored breathing. It was a long night and I comforted her and kept telling her how much she meant to me and that it was okay for her to go and be with my dad.
When the morning came, I called my brothers right away and my hospice nurse and she passed away about a hour after they all came. She was comfortable. I was holding her in my arms kissing her and telling her how much I loved her and Shannon was holding her free hand telling her the same. She passed away so peacefully with all of her children around her. Everyone hasd a chance to say goodbye to her so I know she was happy and ready to leave this world to be with my dad and all of her family that was waiting in heaven for her.
God rest her soul and today. I am thankful that she is in heaven and no longer in any pain. She is not here physically but she is always right by my side. I feel her presence every day. God Bless you Mom, I love you so much!
After I get Ron squared away today I will go to see her at the cemetery and bring her a bouquet of flowers.

I will talk to all of you later. I have to get going. Love and blessings to all of you, you are amongst my dearest friends.

[Msevon2]

Good morning angels. Got up and ready and went to the gym again today. I had done my upper body yesterday so concentrated on lower today. I can go 90# on the inner and outter legs, and 60# on the lifts and swings. But only 55 on the pushes but it will come. I like that one the best too. I love the leg work. It got rid of the bags on the sides of my hips.

Lynn, it was 4 years on march 15. It does seem like so long ago. So that means it has been 4 years since I stayed with you. That was in October after he died. But I am making it. Day by day with the Lords help. I went shopping after gym. I was going to get a couple more tops. Found 2 I loved yesterday and figured I could get a couple more, in different colors. But never made it. I needed milk so stopped to get that. They had hamburger on sale, and oranges, and eggs, and before I knew it, I had spent half my money and had to come home to put it away. Now I got to wash a load of clothes, but had to talk to Marc a few minutes before I got busy. And then I had to check on my angels. But now I got to run. It sure does take a lot more work for it to come off than it does to go on, dont it. Have you heard from Jan today?

Val, hang in there. It will get better. And she will always be in your heart. Have a great day.