Ugh

Saturday, March 28, 2009

I have shingles! Who would have guessed? I'm on anti-viral meds and praying that the symptoms ease up before my flight back to Germany next week.

  

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JANETELIZABETH1 3/29/2009 1:51PM

Poor you Michelle, That stems from the chicken pox virus. Sure hope you only have a very mild case and are well enough to travel next week. Will be praying for you. Hugs Janet Report Inappropriate Comment

CTEMPLE 3/29/2009 3:55AM

Hi Michelle no idea what shingles is, will look it up. So glad that you're close to going back to your life! Claudia Report Inappropriate Comment

ANGELBELIEVER 3/28/2009 2:14PM

Oh My, I hope your's aren't painful. My DH had them and the pain was awful, he said. Shingles are caused from stress, and I think the measle virus. I had them once too when I was 18 or 19, but mine were the itchy kind. Hope you get better soon. I feel badly for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMA_GRIZZ 3/28/2009 11:40AM

Argh - feel better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKISINCO 3/28/2009 10:39AM

Ugh is right! Sure hope your symptoms ease up. Have a safe trip, I'm assuming you are returning to Florida after your visit?! Report Inappropriate Comment

Just did it!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Ran the Beach Bum 5K! The sand was pretty firm, although it got chewed up by all the runners during the course of the race. Challenging for the calves, and I'm sure I'll feel it tomorrow! I finished in under 40 minutes and didn't walk at all, so I more than achieved my goal of running 3.2 12-minute miles.

www.gcrunner.org/raceinfo.html

  

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FIT4HISGLORY 3/25/2009 1:36PM

You truly inspire me! I'm thinking some day I may want to give one of these a try! Hope your body's over most of the aches by now! Karen Report Inappropriate Comment

HOMEBUNNY 3/23/2009 9:58AM

, Michelle!! I hope you have recovered nicely especially if your calves were hurting from the race. You did an awesome job!! Tammie Report Inappropriate Comment

ANGELBELIEVER 3/22/2009 9:22PM

Michelle. Ho great. I'm happy for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

GINILEE4 3/22/2009 7:34PM

Great job Michelle. It must feel good to get this under your belt and know you are truely here to stay in your new lifestyle. Keep up the good work and kiss the DP's,,Luv Ya, Gini Report Inappropriate Comment

SKISINCO 3/22/2009 10:51AM

Way to go Michelle, that is a great accomplishment! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOM2KNL 3/22/2009 10:50AM

I knew you could do it! Wish I could have been running there beside you. It sounds so beautiful! Blessings! Michell e Report Inappropriate Comment

CTEMPLE 3/22/2009 1:30AM

Well done Michelle what a thrill! Claudia Report Inappropriate Comment

JANETELIZABETH1 3/21/2009 5:28PM

I always knew you were a champion Michelle...well done!! Hugs Janet Report Inappropriate Comment

HEALTHY_CAROLYN 3/21/2009 4:33PM

It's great to hear that you reached your goal, Michelle! No matter how you feel tomorrow, I know you'll be feeling the satisfaction of having accomplished the run for a lot longer! Report Inappropriate Comment

One more...

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

pound gone! That's the good news. The bad news is that I think the scale I've been using is off a couple of pounds in the wrong direction. But the trend is good...

  

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FIT4HISGLORY 3/19/2009 9:54AM

Congrats! Any loss is good...praying the trend continues for you. I agree about the digital scale--love mine! Praying things are going better with your parents. Continue to make time for yourself, spiritually and physically. It's beneficial for you AND your parents that you take care of yourself. Blessings, Karen Report Inappropriate Comment

SKISINCO 3/18/2009 9:06PM

Good for you Michelle! Hope things are looking up for the folks. Have a great rest of the week. Report Inappropriate Comment

JANETELIZABETH1 3/18/2009 1:49PM

Well done Michelle... Guess if they are the ones you've been using for a while it's still one pound gone! Hugs Janet Report Inappropriate Comment

CTEMPLE 3/17/2009 9:48PM

It's the change that counts! Hope you're well and happy and not too overwhelmed! Thinking of you. Claudia Report Inappropriate Comment

ANGELBELIEVER 3/17/2009 6:06PM

Good excuse to get a new digital scale. I love mine. Report Inappropriate Comment

Down a pound!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Yay! one of those ten gained is gone, gone, gone. Not surprising with my current level of exercise. I feel like I'm back on track and hope to reach goal weight again by my two-year Sparkiversary in April.

  

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HOMEBUNNY 3/13/2009 10:33AM

Way to go on the pound lost & getting yourself back on track!! You have had a lot on your plate, but have kept at it. Keep it up!! Tammie Report Inappropriate Comment

GINILEE4 3/12/2009 8:28PM

Michelle. It is great to work toward a goal but don't put all your hard work on the line if you don't reach your goal in time for your anniversary. You and I both know that this is NOT a race and time will pass as it should. I hope all is going well for you and the parents and I know you'll be so happy to get back home when they are stable. Hang in there girl, Gini Report Inappropriate Comment

SKISINCO 3/11/2009 7:29PM

Way to go lady, stay determined and you'll reach your goal! Report Inappropriate Comment

NURSEMOMTOTHREE 3/11/2009 5:15PM

Way to get back into things and start making progress. Hopefully I can follow in your footsteps. Report Inappropriate Comment

CTEMPLE 3/11/2009 6:15AM

Well done Michelle, success on difficult circumstances. But a healthy lifelstyle always makes things easier. Claudia Report Inappropriate Comment

PIANO*LADY 3/10/2009 8:33PM

Good for you, Michelle!! You should win an award for determination and effort. I hope your mom and dad are doing better and that your life is not as stressful as in the past. Report Inappropriate Comment

ANGELBELIEVER 3/10/2009 4:51PM

on another pound gone, gone, gone! The rest will be going, going, gone! Report Inappropriate Comment

It never rains...

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Now Dad is down with a severe bladder infection, while Mom is recovering from outpatient surgery for squaemous cell skin cancer. Two sick puppies at once!

I can't help but believe that God is allowing all this so they'll give in and ask for some outside help!

In the meantime, I'm doing what I can to keep them both comfortable while taking care of me at the same time -- running on the beach yesterday, Nordic walking with the group early this morning were lovely!

  

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SKISINCO 3/5/2009 6:26PM

Poor things! Sure hope they mend quickly and I'm happy to hear you are taking time for yourself as well. Have a great weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

CTEMPLE 3/5/2009 2:15AM

Oh Michelle what a challenge. I'm thinking of you! Claudia Report Inappropriate Comment

GINILEE4 3/4/2009 4:45PM

Oh Michelle. I am so sorry to hear about your parents. Remember that you, as fabulous as you are, are only 1 person. You are not superhuman and when the parents are better, you need to tell them the same. You cannot live your life in their shadow. Help is one thing, a sentance is another. I know you love them dearly but sometimes it is you have to be cruel to be kind. Blessings to you and yours, Gini Report Inappropriate Comment

ANGELBELIEVER 3/4/2009 4:11PM

I feel badly for your parents and for you! I do hope they will ask for outside help so you can get back to a normal life for yourself. I fear you w ill get run down and burn yourself out! I'll pray for god to intervine and guide them to outside help. Report Inappropriate Comment