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...just wanted to let anyone who is still reading along that I'm alive and well. My back has healed up nicely and I'm signed up for a 6K run next Saturday. Tomorrow I'm singing in a hymn festival choir - the church choir I belonged to when I lived here 30 years ago. That has been good for my soul and spirit. 
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JANETELIZABETH1
1/27/2009 4:17PM
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Hi Michelle, Yes I know how those spark emails pile up!! Sorry to hear about your back problems and sure am praying for all your needs Michelle. Hugs Janet Report Inappropriate Comment |
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REYNJANET
1/27/2009 8:09AM
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We are missing you too! Remember to take time for yourself! Running the 5K is great and so is singing in the choir! Do things that you enjoy too! 
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HOMEBUNNY
1/26/2009 11:44AM
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Michelle ~ I am glad to hear from you. I know that you have other priorities right now. You continue to do what you need to do & check in with us when you can. Remember to continue to take time to take care of yourself. Good luck on the race & have fun!!! Tammie Report Inappropriate Comment |
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GINILEE4
1/24/2009 9:00PM
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KNow we are with you Michelle, Gini Report Inappropriate Comment |
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ANGELBELIEVER
1/24/2009 7:45PM
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Hi Michelle, Sorry to hear about your back. When your back hurts you hurt all over. The hymn festival choir sounds like fun. Be in good voice. You and your parents are still in my prayers.
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SKISINCO
1/24/2009 1:41PM
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Completely understandable! Glad your back is better and you found your way back to church and choir! Best wishes in your 6K, I'm cheering for you from Colorado!
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PIANO*LADY
1/24/2009 12:45PM
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Michelle, I understand you not having much time for Spark these days, but it's good to see this morning's blog. Your family is what you need to focus on now. I won't clutter your e-mail with messages, but know that I care about you and am praying. And I can appreciate how singing in the choir is a breath of fresh air for you.  Carole
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Happy New Year, everyone! Here's a brief description of my life at the moment:
Still not able to keep up with posting on SP like I'd like to.
I've actually been using Spark Recipes quite a bit, though, as I've been doing most of the cooking for dparents and myself. As a long-time, live-alone single, this is new for me and is giving me new admiration for the housewives among us who do this as a full-time job. Menu-planning! Shopping and following the sales and coupon offers! Keeping the freezer stocked! Using the leftovers!
Today I have chili in the crockpot. Tomorrow I'm roasting a turkey breast and we'll have all the sides and fixings as well. Good thing Dmom remembers how to do all this stuff. She's still too sidetracked and a little uncoordinated to do much work in the kitchen, but she's a great teacher and cooking adviser.
Haven't done much jogging the past few days as I pulled a muscle in my back on Saturday. That has slown me down some but I'm keeping up on my daily walks. That quiet time in the morning is my lifeline and I guard it fiercely! Have even made it to the beach a few times. Even though my reason for being here is not all happy, it sure helps to be in this paradise on earth called SW Florida!
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CTEMPLE
1/24/2009 6:26PM
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Dear Michelle glad to hear you're finding the best in a difficult situation! Thinking of you. Claudia Report Inappropriate Comment |
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FIT4HISGLORY
1/1/2009 10:55PM
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Hi Michelle! Sorry to hear about your back. Glad you are still able to get some walking in despite it being sore. Pray that it will soon clear up for you. What a blessing that things worked out for you to get stateside to be with your parents. God bless as you continue to help out with your mom's rehab. Have a blessed 2009! Karen Report Inappropriate Comment |
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JANETELIZABETH1
1/1/2009 3:28PM
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Hi Michelle, we're praying for you! Sorry to hear that you've hurt your back, may the Lord touch you there and giving you complete healing! You are right...He is our lifeline! Happy New Year to you my sparkfriend! Hugs, Janet. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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HOMEBUNNY
1/1/2009 12:19PM
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Glad to hear from you, Michelle. I hope your back is getting better. By the way, I love the fireworks that you chose for your background. Happy New Year!! Tammie Report Inappropriate Comment |
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REYNJANET
12/31/2008 10:31PM
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Michelle, good to see your post, Carole and I were wondering about you today!
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SKISINCO
12/31/2008 10:25PM
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Good to "see" you Michelle! Sounds like you're staying busy and I can definitely relate to that menu planning business! We are having Bierocks aka Runza's (meat and cabbage pies) along with Texas Cavair (a black eyed pea dish) for tomorrow. Do you know if Bierocks are German? Anyhow, I got a great lower cal/fat recipe from Cooking LIght magazine which I've posted on SP Recipes. Good luck foods for the new year! I'm happy that you are enjoying this special time with your mom. Before you know it our parents are called back home and we are left with only memories. As you know I lost my MIL a year ago this January and I really felt her presence while cooking the last couple of holiday meals. I miss her dearly and I'm trying to spend more time with my mom as she is getting older and I want to have this time so that I will have those memories when she passes. Anyhow, I am envious of where you are now, I love SW Florida! We used to spend at least a week every year in St. Petersburg, actually Treasure Island. My favorite nephew moved to Sarasota this year and we are hoping to make it down there this summer for a visit. Geez, sorry I went on and on like that! Michelle, I wish you a very happy, healthy, peaceful new year! "See" you in the new year! ;-) Tanya Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CTEMPLE
12/31/2008 6:20PM
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Hi Michelle and isn't life good always giving opportunities! Yes juggling cooking and shopping I never had to do for a whole family as I chose not to have children, but for a man it's more than enough. Very Glad to hear that R is well enough to give instructions and that you are enjoying your me time! It is a wonderful place and you have that to enjoy. Happy New Year, it might defy predications and be a good one, life is full of surprises. Claudia Report Inappropriate Comment |
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NASCARSUNSHINE
12/31/2008 6:19PM
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Like the new picture!
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NASCARSUNSHINE
12/31/2008 6:18PM
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I'm glad to hear that you are still making the time for yourself and your walks ZellaZM! I too have chili on today. Our Iowa Hawkeyes are down at the beach for the Outback Bowl Game down there tomorrow. I'm very glad to hear that your mother is able to be a teacher yet. Enjoy your New Year's Eve. and start to the brand New Year. Pretty quiet around here. Just dd and I for now. Dh is working at the job that isn't paying him. Oh well. 
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