We just returned from a day trip to Mexico so I could get my hair cut and styled. They have a shop over there that works wonders--I've never seen one... Read more
I just came back from a long mind clearing walk.I was covered in mud from road construction.I went to come down my driveway and spotted about six tiny... Read more
I have a lot of family living close to the tornado ravaged area.The oldest informed me that everyone is accounted for and okay!My heart just aches for... Read more
I was blessed on Mother's Day with the best news!My #3 DD is expecting her 1st child.She is scared and excited.I was just shopping the other day for a... Read more
I haven't felt like blogging for a long time now. My one-year Spark anniversary came and went last month, but I couldn't bring myself to post on my b... Read more
Hurrying along the corridor of the hospital and bracing myself for what was to come.I took a deep breath and stepped in.Lying on the bed was my beauti... Read more
I went fishing on a foggy Sunday morning with my cousin on his pontoon boat.It was cold and very foggy...sort of slow at first but our patient's paid... Read more
Someone very dear to my heart,she is gone now, said those words.She said That..You can change the body you are given but,you will still be YOU!So Love... Read more
My oldest dd Alisha and youngest dd Kayla came over with a picnic.They brought Taco Bell,Mcdonalds and donuts plus milkshakes!I could have gotten angr... Read more
I love people!I can deal with just about anyone.Saturday I was with a group of ladies handing out fans to the elderly.If they live in certain high cri... Read more
Life has taken over, and I have ignored my own plan and undone my prior success. It is time to start over. I have less time than ever, and need to r... Read more
I fish all the time in my back yard...a lot of nice size fish...Lg. mouth bass, bluegill and carp. But this year I wanted to go do some real fishing.... Read more
I found another walking trail and it is really nice and pleasant. Several people walking and a few had their dogs on a leash.
The walking trail i... Read more
The weather is just right for a good walk. I usually walk by myself. Just so happens a friend of my mine wanted to walk too.
We were walking th... Read more
My muscles are crying for mercy and i'm sweating like a pig but it feels great.I walked the dog and washed both cars,shampooed their carpets and clean... Read more
I read that in the paper and thought how awful...Is it really?He was stealing food to feed his little kids.I am a mom and know if my kids were hungry,... Read more
Time for me to just do a blog, as it has been way to long.
Hubby had his eye surgery, and is doing well. Dr. pulled the stitch after one week, ins... Read more
Every year at this time we see snakes by the dozens.I was having a rigorous walk when I spy Jake laying in my path.Of course my hero dog comes lunging... Read more
Our beautiful,petite,tiny granddaughter at six years old stated,'There is no Easter Bunny it's a trick!!Oh really?my DH asked.Yep she laughed My dad s... Read more
The city has decided they are going to dig up our yard for sewage pipes,we will lose a few shade trees and they are large.It will come right through o... Read more
Question........ Has anyone ever had a bursa sac removed? Almost three years ago I fell and broke my pelvis and bursa sac. My pelvis healed ok but the... Read more
I hate and love to see them go!My beautiful daughter has been away and barely speaking to me or her sisters for 6 years.One day she said Mom enough al... Read more
I had some things I needed to do around my house.I had to stay off the computer and get them all done and now I can get on here and give a shout out t... Read more
My little granddaughter picked a flower,she walked over and put it in my hair and said Grammy now you are my princess!I thought how sweet...My number... Read more
It's hard to look back at this time last year and realize how far I've come. A year ago I turned 65 in March and so went on Medicare. I'd been unabl... Read more
We were suppose to get around 6 inches of snow the other day..no big deal but we got 13 inches instead . This is our snow storm of March 6th 2013...Wh... Read more
We are having a sad day here at our house. During the ealy AM (3:20) our loved fur sheltie baby passed away. DH and I stayed right with her, stoking... Read more
Day 3) What are you doing to encourage yourself and keep on track?
(The habit I am working on is finding alternatives to emotional eating.)
En... Read more
I have been trying to shake off a case of the winter blahs with little success. In the last week I have added some new challenges in an effort to get... Read more
I was shopping today and just enjoying some time alone.I could'nt help overhearing an arguement.Intending to mind my own business I moved on.Soon I he... Read more
I'm still sparking, although I haven't posted. My son and dil came for a few days and it was great seeing them! They always try to eat healthy so th... Read more
Today I was actually,for the first time in weeks...relaxing.My youngest mustve felt it in her bones.Hey ma!she croaked I need to see my doctor.I dress... Read more
213 Spark 220's
Since I started my journey on Sparkpeople, I was wearing sizes 20's or 20/22's depending on what type or style of clothing....b... Read more
Yesterday I blogged about 2 of my daughters that live here.SO,I got home from grocery shopping when my phone rang.My oldest DD said Mom!We need you to... Read more
It's been an UP-hill battle!The emotions are the roller coaster ride.My Kids are grown and I can go and do what I want.They can't take it!They want to... Read more
Asked by "Spark Coach"
Spend a few minutes writing about the reasons behind your fitness and weight-loss goals. What is your true motivation? What d... Read more
I have set firm boundaries with family members and let them know I will always help when I can and they NEED it, but I have to take care of myself fir... Read more
I'm having an "off-day". Nothing is wrong, per se. All of you who struggle with depression/anxiety will know exactly what I mean. Trying to stay posit... Read more
I was always on the go. For years I worked retail, ran my own catering business, had a young child that kept me very busy, was active in both church a... Read more
On Monday! 40 I knew there was a possibility of surgery; but not that it would get scheduled so soon (which is partially my fault - but less time t... Read more
