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2/10/10 7:23 A

just a quick check in; it has been a long night; no matter what i did i could not ease the cramping and leg cramps and my knees and my back..so i was up all night; so since no one will be home today i will be resting.

i thought they did 1 bi op but they did 4 instead..i got back next thurs and see which way surgery is going to go;in the hosp 3 days or out patient..always something.

i hope andrea enjoys her day off; karen i hope you have a great day too..

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2/10/10 6:09 A

Good morning !! Up early here ....the phone rang just before six...it was Andrea's school letting us know that they were cancelling school today because of the weather.

Kare..I SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO agree about last nights BL...I was THRILLED to see her butt sent packing!!!!

Bev....Hope you're feeling better today....I get through all of those kinds of tests/procedures by always remembering " this too shall pass" Good to be getting this all taken care of now so you'll be good as new by summer.

I'm off work today...might do one quick trim a little later today but that's about it.

I hope you have a great day!!

Quote of the day:

“Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching?”

Hugs,
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2/9/10 10:53 P

i feel like poo but will be ok karen, i am glad she is gone karen...from blc

the doc said something about she saw the precancer cells even before she did the bi op so that is a definite..she did the bi op and i do not wish to ever ever have one again.. she didnt like my hubby coming in there but without him i would have probably just fallen apart; he is my strength for sure.

she said since i weigh so much: i lost 2 lbs since last thurs..she wants to do another kind of surgery at first to see if it is gonna work if not then a full blown hyst..so its wait and see but will be having surgery between now and march 15-19..

checkin and bed time again
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2/9/10 9:49 P

Bev, I hope your day went well and you aren't feeling too badly.

Another busy day and I have had a sinus headache most of the day. I just can't shake the end of this cold. It would be nice to feel well for awhile.

Had some potato chips this evening but I bought an individual bag so I wouldn't be tempted to eat more. It was 340 calories but I budgetted for it and trying not to feel too guilty.

Well, I won't spoil BL incase you haven't watched it but one person got what's been coming to her and I won't miss her one bit. The show just got better.

Have a nice evening.

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2/9/10 11:48 A

happy cold tuesday to all; a wind chilli in the single digits here with very little to no wood..

my brother has called and called and finally i got back to him and he is scared to death; you can hear it in his voice;since we are orphans its just us and he has realized that time is to short.

karen that sounds like a wonderful thing; i can sew but would love to do that for my kids..

well got laundry to do and so tired but will sleep this afternoon after the procedure will be on those vicodin..wahoooo

love to all
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2/9/10 9:21 A

Good morning everyone...Happy Tuesday to you all....just finished my walk...a balmy 17 degrees....lol not bad though!!

Kare...that blanket sounds great....bet she loved it!!! Have a great time bowling and at Curves..I can't wait for BL tonight!!!!

Bev...good luck today...I know you'll do just fine!!!



Good morning to everyone else checking in...going to get ready to head to the salon.

Quote of the day:

Consult not your fears, but your hopes and dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you have tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.”

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2/9/10 8:54 A

Morning! Hope this morning finds you all well and ready for the day.

Had the heart palpitations again yesterday, I think I overdid the caffiene so I guess I am going to have to be careful with that. Feel fine this morning.

Bev, I made my daughter a blanket for Christmas and stitched all her girl guide badges to it. She was in Guides for 17 years so she had alot of them. I think she liked it, it was the first thing she mentioned when people asked what she got for gifts.

Off to bowling this morning with the kids then heading to Curves after work and before Dwayne's piano lesson. then supper and BL.

Have a good day.

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2/8/10 3:07 P

happy wet cold monday here too;

i thank you so much ladies that means so much to me;you ladies are a inspiration and we will make it thru all of this.

kare i want a blanket;lol;since you sew so much or some foot booties;lol;

brenda you just be careful walking cause i would not want you to fall like me; i am still sore but good..i want my hair done too one day again..maybe i can talk to my daughter into it before i have surgery.

well i need to run; lots to do..

love to all
bev

ps brenda we will talk again but i will make sure i am sitting on the couch

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2/8/10 2:28 P

Hi Everyone....Happy Monday to you all!!!

We had a great weekend...even with all the snow....I was pampered with 2 massages....ready for another one...lol I went this morning to Andrea's school and she colored my hair this morning...she did a great job...I was very proud ...when I got their all of the girls were telling me how "amazing" she is with hair...was VERY nice to hear.

Bev...great talking to you too....I'm glad it gave you a little peace!! Your friendship quotes were great...I believe we're still here in our little group for a reason!!!

Kare...wow...you'll be busy sewing bee....bet they're be so cute...wish I could sew...not my talent!! Have fun at Curves!!

Everyone else checking in...I hope you have a great day!!!

Quote of the day:

You are successful the moment you start moving toward a worthwhile goal

HUGS,
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2/8/10 8:59 A

Morning! Very cold and blustery today. Schools are open but no buses running so should be a quiet day. I'm hoping to do some measurements for 12 costumes I am sewing for the school play. They are all the same and just like sacks with head and armholes. Then I am making monkey ears and tails.Should keep me out of trouble for a few days.
Bev, thanks for the sparkgoodie and and the kind words. You are a true friend. I agree with Brenda about the pain for the biopsy. It will fade fast and I felt the cramping more than anything.
Brenda, enjoy your walk today. Me, I am hitting Curves after supper. Brian is off at 6 so I should be okay to get there.
Off to finish getting ready for work. Have a nice day.

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2/7/10 10:44 P

want to stop in and say goodnight;here is 2 thoughts to close with: and this goes for me too! I thank you two ladies for everything; for the past and all the beautiful present we will have.


Friends are the best reflections of who you are!!!

The best thing in the world is to laugh with a friend!!!

Anyone who will love you no matter what is family!!

Everything happens for a reason is my moms best advice,when one thing doesnt work out something better does instead.

ok last one,
the best friendship are something so sacred that a hug*phone call*email,can say things better than words

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2/7/10 8:13 P

brenda so good to talk to you today; made me feel all better..i hope you had a good time at your brothers; i ate really well but had a couple of hot wings.. as soon as we got off the phone what happened, i turned around to go hang up the phone went to step over the trash can lid and instead i stepped on it and it slid one way and me the other and down i went and slid into the wall.. got dogs whinning and carrying on and my daughter saw me and screamed for my hubby; i am so freaking sore but didnt break anything.. but my back,shoulders and arm hurts like ouch.

karen missed you today; hope it was a great day and dwayne had a good day too.

love to all
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2/7/10 4:02 P

that is all i wanted to know...my doc that did it in january, i never even knew that he did one and he said i am done i said what you didnt do anything..he just laughed and gave me a faux blanket for my anniversary,bday and for being a good patient..lol

i have been doning really well..ok not 8 cups of water but 5 is a good start..pp'ed so much that i think i live in the bathroom..2 20oz bottles is 5 cups of 8oz's...love it..i love that white grape water at walmart..got me some at dollar general too; they are big bottles so i think that is like 3 or 4 glasses of water..

well i am making baked potato skins with cheese on theirs and mrs. dash on mine...

i am trying so hard..to be good..now broc and cauliflower time.. that stuff is expensive..wow..

love to all and brenda thank you, i will probably call you tues or wed..

love
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2/7/10 3:54 P

Hey Bev....If it is a colposcopy that they are doing I've had it done twice and it really didn't hurt much worse then a pap...maybe a 2 on your scale...it is more of a pressure feeling....don't get yourself too worked up over it...mine just made me a little crampy afterwards. You will be just fine I know it!! You're a tough cookie!!

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2/7/10 2:47 P

happy super bowl toyou all...good low fat food; lol and decent company..hubby is being a yahooooo today but i guess its all gettig to him..me i am about to fix a veggie platter for me and hot wings and stuff for them..

all is ok here, i did 2 weeks worth of homework to goet a head incase something comes up

ok karen, i have a question:with a scale of 1 to 5; 5 hurting like hello; how bad is the pinching in this exam?please be honest...

alright fixin to mop and do other things and stay away from hubby for a bit and things will be ok..

love to each
go saints
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2/5/10 8:52 P

I KNOW THAT THEY PINCHING WILL HURT SO THE DOC GAVE ME VIOCDIN AND TOLD ME TO TAKE 2 15 MINS BEFORE I GOT THERE..SO HOPE IT HELPS

IT ALWAYS SEEMS FRIDAY GO SO LONG...IT ALWAYS SEEMED THAT WAY FOR ME..

GO AND HAVE A GOOD NIGHT KAREN..HERE I HAVE SO MUCH TO DO BUT AINT DOING NOTHING TONIGHT


LUV YA

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2/5/10 6:45 P

Bev, I know what you mean about the biopsy, the pinching hurt more than I thought it would. I hope it goes well for you.

Been coughing alot again today, which could be because the weather has changed again but i am very tired. Probably going to hit the bed early again. Just so tired of being sick.

Not too bad of a day at work, went fairly smoothly but it seemed long.

Hope all you ladies have a nice evening. May be back later.


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2/5/10 5:38 P

CARMEL WELCOME TO OUR SMALL GROUP; NICE TO SEE YOU AND DROP IN ANYTIME.

BRENDA THAT IS OK, I SETTLED IN WITH THE NEWS, DID MY GROCERY LIST/PRICE STUFF FOR WALMART ETC AND THEN TRIED TO SLEEP BUT NO CIGAR AND KARE I AM NOT READY FOR THIS BAD WEATHER COMING IN NEXT WEEK.

I DONT MIND THE MICROSCOPE PART ITS THE PINCHING PART THAT HURTS FOR THE BIOP..GRRRR

WELL FIXIN TO HEAD OUT THE DOOR AGAIN,, BEEN GONE ALL DAY

LOVE TO ALL
BEV

OH BRENDA SOME RR IS REALLY NICE TO HAVE AND ENJOY IT..

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2/5/10 10:31 A

Happy Friday!!!!!

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2/5/10 9:48 A

Good morning everyone.....Happy Friiiiiiiiiday!!!

I just finished my 334th walk...it was beautiful....in the 30's not too much ice ....we're supposed to get a snow storm later today into tomorrow but worse south of us (sorry Lisa :+( ) We are going to watch Andrea cheer tonight...then work tomorrow morning and R & R the rest of the weekend...Jim even offered to get out the massage table :+)

Kare...I hear ya on the comfy bed...some mornings I just want to pull the covers up and snuggle back in. Have a great day today!!

Bev...SO sorry I missed your call..it wasn't too late at all...we're always up until 11 or so...I had gotten in the shower right after I got off of FB with you lastnight...I didn't see the message on my phone until much later. You feel free to call me ANYTIME!!!! I think you will come through all of this just fine!!!!!! I had the precancer stuff in 1999 and had a Leap procedure done...been fine since then and have told my doctor that if they find anything else they can just do a hysterectomy and be done with it!!! You hang in there girl..we're all here for you!!!

Well, time to shower and get moving here....I hope everyone checking in has a great day!!!

Quote of the day:

If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you got.”

Hugs,
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2/5/10 8:14 A

Morning Bev, you sure are up early. Sorry about the weather but we are keeping the snow here for the next 3 days.

It's hard to sleep when you mind won't settle down, I hope you have time for a nap today. My friend that has been so sick is on a low sodium diet and after a week she says she can feel a difference. So maybe that will work for you as well.

Just didn't want to get up this morning, I was so comfy in my bed. I hope tomorrow I can sleep in a little altough it is shopping morning for Dwayne and is usually up early.

Brenda, I hope you enjoy your walk today.

Gloria, Good morning!

Have a good one!

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2/5/10 6:49 A

tgif; happiness to all today;

i didnt sleep much last night at all and i have a very busy busy day today;hubby and i have so much to do.but it will all work out..

brenda i am so sorry i called last night so late but i just wanted to thank you for your kindness. i know we will all get thru this.

with some research i know what has to be done with my diet and my steriods; since i have to take them daily i really have to go on a no soduim intake; well as much as possible cut down so that way i am not retaining water!!!yes water; that is where my weight is coming from...

well ladies i just had to stop by and wish all a grt day oh karen another artic front coming in monday from ya...you send them big dont ya

love ya

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2/4/10 8:58 P

thank you so much kare; this is tough being 42 and going thru this; i feel alone with no mom but i have great friends a grt hubby who is right there; and two pretty good kids and a anut who is also my rock.. oh also today i forgot to tell you all the funny part; i pulled into the docs office and guess what my tire went flat..i just sat there..

have fun with laundry

love ya
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2/4/10 8:55 P

Bev, I am so sorry for what you are going through, try to stay positive and we will all be thinking of you. My sister in law was diagnosed with uterine cancer on Christmas Eve, and she is going for surgery on March 2.

Welcome Gloria, don't be a stranger.

Got the laundry in and Dwayne in bed, just need to enter my food etc and watch Gray's Anatomy. Then I'm heading to bed.

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2/4/10 8:19 P

A HIDEE HO THERE.

GLORIA WELCOME AND GLAD YOU STOPPED BY; WE ARE A SMALL FAMILY BUT LOVE TO HAVE FOLKS DROP BY..

BRENDA I AM SO PROUD OF YOU;THAT IS A AMAZING FEAT FOR ANYONE.

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

WELL JUST WANTED TO STOP BY

LOVE
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2/4/10 7:03 P

Gloria...I had my size 12 jeans hanging on a hanger in my bedroom for almost 2 years to help motivate me...it worked:+) You will make your goals....little by little...we'll do this!!!!

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2/4/10 6:49 P

Hi everybody!
Hi Brenda!
That's great. I would like to wear jeans that are in the closet for a number of years, sort of as a reminder.
Boy, I really have to try harder.

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2/4/10 5:29 P

Wow, a size 10? Way to go Brenda!

A busy day, went swimming and got lots of exercise in the water. My little guy was sick so I was able to do treading , jumping jacks etc.

Had a rough morning with Dwayne but he settled down at school and had a good day. He is playing in his room and seems happy.

Bev, I hope your appointment went well.

Off to start a load of laundry and then supper.

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2/4/10 5:11 P

Hi Everyone....Hope you all have had a great day...another early one here for me today...tomorrow I come in at my normal time...back to my normal routine.

Today was walk # 333 ...the streak is still alive...March 9th will be the one year mark ;+)

I tried on my 1 pair of size 10 jeans that I own and all though they were tight I did get them on and zipped....WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. The scale was the same this week but I'm fine with that....little by little we'll all get there.

I will check in more in the morning...at the salon right now and have to do a hair cut then get to go home.

Hugs to all
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2/3/10 10:33 P

thank you so much ladies, i am drinking a cappacino right now to help me rest.

kare i know when i am stressed it feels like my heart and such is gonna jump out of my chest.. you just take it easy, dont want to lose you.

brenda we understand about busy mornings..it seems like it is that way around here too. you just take it easy.

kare, i am making hubby go with me, he needs to be there..

you all have a grt night will check with yall tomorrow.

it seems we are the only ones left..connie hardly ever stops by anymore.

love
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2/3/10 9:20 P

Glad to hear that you are busy and not sick Brenda. We all have days like that where life just won't stop. Hopefully tomorrow will be better for you.

Bev, let us know how your appointment goes, I'm glad your hubby can go with you.

A busy day here as well, I went for my EKG and the girl said everything looked pretty good. I think maybe alot is stress with my friend being so ill, stuff at work, you know life in general.

Made banana muffins for breakfast, got my swimming stuff all ready to go. Just having a little snack, watching Coronation Street then heading for bed.

Have a nice evening and we'll see you tomorrow.

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2/3/10 8:30 P

Hello everyone....Happy Wednesday....what a crazy couple of busy days we've had...I had to go into the salon early the last two days and that really messes up my morning routine to check in and then I get to the salon and I'm crazy busy...Austin had a game tonight they won...so now they'll play next Thursday they're in the playoffs at this point.

Bev...good luck tomorrow I hope everything goes ok...you'll be in my thoughts and prayers!!

Kare....Are you feeling better??? Have you gotten to go to Curves yet?? I bet you've missed it :+)

Hello to everyone else checking in.

Quote of the night (lol)

It’s hard to beat a person that never gives up.”

Hugs,
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2/3/10 5:28 P

HAPPY WET WET WET WEDNESDAY; AND DO I MEAN WET.. 3 DAYS OF RAIN AND COLD WEATHER IS HERE..

I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON TO KARE.

WELL LADIES TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY TO GO SEE THE OBGYN SPECIALIST; AFTER HER TEST I AM JUST GONNA TELL HER LETS JUST DO THE SURGERY AND GET IT OVER WITH INSTEAD OF THGE FREEZE TECH OR COMING BACK EVERYTHING 3 MONTHS..ETC..HUBBY IS GOING WITH ME SO HE CAN TALK TO HER TOO;;;TRYING TO KEEP MY MIND ACTIVE TODAY SO I DONT TINK ABOUT ALL OF THIS CRUDE..

LOVE TO EACH
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2/2/10 10:27 P

Hope you and yoiur family feel better soon!

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2/2/10 10:12 P

me 2 brenda; i am so sick i can barely hold my head up; took son to doc monday and guy in there sounded like he was dieing so guess what; i feel worse and now ty is getting it..

c yall tomorow
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2/2/10 9:22 P

i Everyone...sorry I was MIA today...crazy busy day....will check in tomorrow.

Hugs to all
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2/1/10 10:11 P

hey ladies,

sorry i have been MIA but so much has happened today; ty and i both went to the doc and my son strained a muscle and i pulled a muscle; he strained his calf on the left leg and i pulled my thigh on my left leg. Go figure

well ladies listen to this..my wood burning stove was sending some massive smoke back into the house nad finally we went and bought new pipes; so glad we did the soot and the rain*how it got in there who knows* formed a cake like crust around the flume and there ya go the smoke had not where to go; now its running fine;; our weather will be in the 30's each night;and rain; oh well we will survive..

kare please take care girl; that heart is nothing to play with; it is rough when we are over weight and we have so many health problems.. i am trying this new thing that helps with block sugar when you eat.. they give it to diabetics.will let you know how it works.

brenda you take care..

love you both

ps kare my kids have bene on a roll too

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2/1/10 7:55 P

Hi, a busy Monday. Kids have been very unsettled lately and today was no different. Hopefully they will settle down soon.

I ended up going to the Dr's today. Last night I started having heart palpitations and i was still having them this morning. I also noticed that my pulse skips or slows about every 11 beats. It worried me enough to go. The Dr couldn't find anything wromg, BP etc was great. He is going to send me for an EKG on Wedensday just to be sure. he said on my last one it was noted that I had that slight abnormality but that lots of people do and it usually doesn't cause any problems. So I guess we will see what happens. I am feeling better although I am very tired as I didn't sleep well. He also said it could be from the cold meds I have been taking.

Brian and I have our last meeting with the Trustee tomorrow before my case goes for discharge in April. It will be a relief to have that over with, even though Brian still has a year to go. It has felt like a huge emotional burden/shame for me. You know how it is in a small community when people hear things like that. Only 2 friends know.

Well, relaxing with the kids and heading to bed early. I did mange to lose 7 pounds in January and that will be my goal for this month. That will bring me low enough to be weighed at the Dr's office. That will be a great reward.

Hope the walks are going well Brenda, and the weather warms up for you. Supposed to warm up gradually the next few days to about -7C.

Bev, I hope your weather straightens up. Good luck with the school work.

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2/1/10 9:06 A

Good Monday Morning to you all....

Can I just say WOW what a bunch of movers and shakers we all are....I am SO proud to be part of this group!!!!!

We had a good weekend...Saturday was as busy as I thought it would be and Sunday was nice and relaxing....Today I have laundry to do....will take my walk soon...waiting for it to warm up just a little :+) It's only 9 right now....will be close to 30 a little later.

Kare...glad you are feeling better....sounds like a nice weekend. I don't do much sewing wish I was better at it.

Bev...BRRRRRRRRR for you...not used to hearing of Texas being so cold....glad your water is back up and running....you have a great day!!!!

Well....good morning to everyone else checking in...I hope you have a great day!!!!!

Quote of the day:

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”


Hugs,
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1/31/10 4:11 P

KARE I HAVE BEEN MIA TOO SO DONT FEEL BAD.. WE ARE A WHOOPING 32 DEGREES AND JUST NOWGOT WATER BACK IN THE KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY ROOM SO WE ARE CATCHING UP; DANG IT; I HAVE TO DO MY HOMEOWRK TODAY CAUSE ITS DUE AT MIDNIGHT; JUST SO MUCH GOING ON THAT I CAN NOT HARDLY CATCH UP..

I KNOW MY SON WEARS A 31 IN THE WAIST SO I HAVE TO GO TO OLD NAVY TO GET THEM

HUGS
BEV

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1/31/10 1:56 P

Hi everyone, sorry I have been MIA the last couple of days, just very busy.

I'm starting to feel better, so I have spent most of the weekend trying to catch up on housework. I made a red lentil curry soup for lunch and the only one that liked it was Dwayne. Made some cookies and still have muffins left to bake. I need to hem Dwayne's new jeans, I take at least 6 inches off everytime. He seems to be slimming out but the legs aren't growing too fast.

I hope you are all having a nice Sunday.

Kare

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1/29/10 6:07 P

HAPPY SLEEPY FRIDAY;

I THOUGHT YOU LIVED IN OHIO,,THE BEAUTIFUL STATE

IT IS FREAKING FREEZING HERE, AND THE FIRE STOVE DECIDED TO MALFUNCTION AGAIN DUE TO A PIPE THAT COME LOOSE SO HERE WE WENT BUT ALL IS OK..

THE ROADS ARE GONNA BE BAD TODAY; THE KIDS DIDNT GO TO SCHOOL TODAY;WE LET THEM DECIDE AND SO THEY DECIDED TOSTAY HOME.. I HAVE IT COVERED THOU..

WELL GOT TONS TO DO..
LOVE YA
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1/29/10 9:21 A

Good morning everyone...Happy Friiiiiiiiiday!!!!

Just took a brisk 8 degree walk....all layered up though so not really too bad...felt great!!!

I am pretty busy at the salon today but not booked too late so that is good...tomorrow I'm only working from 9-11:30 then we're going to the big Motorcycle show in Cleveland then home to go out to hear a band with some friends...should be a great day then just a bunch of R & R on Sunday :+)

Bev....How are you today....hope you're doing great!!

Kare....almost the weekend....hope you'll be feeling 100% soon. I'm glad your friend is home!!


Well, time to shower and get my day going.


Quote of the day:

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose.”

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1/28/10 11:08 P

Bev...I think I forgot to answer your question the other night....we live in Ohio :+)

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1/28/10 6:20 P

HEY HEY HEY WHAT SHAKIN ON THIS THURSDAY..

HERE BEARING DOWN FOR THESE STORMS.. THIS RAIN IS SO BAD YOU CAN BARELY C IN FRONT OF YOU CAR...JUST GOT HOME FROM GETTNG SIS FROM TUTORING, THE STORE ETC..NOWIT IS WAIT AND C IF ICE WILL B ON THE ROADS IN THE AM..IF SO NO SCHOOL..NOW ITS WAIT AND C..

LOVE TO ALL
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1/28/10 3:04 P

Hey everyone....Happy Thursday....been a busy day first chance I've had to check in.

Kare...glad your friend/sister are home and doing well...hope you get to feeling better soon.


Bev....how's your day going???

Had a very windy walk this morning...but no slipping so that was good.

Have had a busy day here at the salon....my last appt. tonight is at 4 so hoping to be done by 5:30 ish and get to go home and relax with Jim.

I hope you're all having a great day...I will check in more tomorrow.

Hugs to all
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1/27/10 10:33 P

i am so glad both are home and i know they both will be ok..

ok kare, get a pot,a towel and some vicks or metholatum or those vicks drop for the water.. bowl water;put vicks under your nose or on ur chest*not a lot*put your head over the steam*take pot off of stove of course*and put towel to cover steam and breath as much of it as you can..oruse the vicks drops for the humidifier.. this always worked for me with my asthma and bronchitis..

you take care, we are baring for these storms to come in..

love ya
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1/27/10 9:58 P

Well just got off the phone with my friend Dolly and she is home. On lots of medications to dissolve the clots and help with the blockage but very happy to be home. Her speech has definetely been affected and she is searching for a few words, but she sounds wonderful. I know I will sleep better tonight.

Still not feeling all that great. Coughing alot, don't think the meds are working. If I am not feeling any better after work tomorrow, then I will go to the clinc again. It's mostly my breathing that bothering me. Can't really explain it but it isn't right.

My sister is home today as well and doing well. The weather here has turned very cold since the blizzard on Monday but the wind has settled down. Just like driving on a skating rink all over town.

Well, I've taken my meds and heading to bed. I'll see you tomorrow.

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1/27/10 2:25 P

Happy wednesday to all

here i am taking a break from cleaning and doing laundry.the going to walmart soon then the kiddos..

we are baring down and getting ready for the storms coming in..oh boy..brenda do you get our storms after us or before us?i konw you live in the northeast..I have known the state hubby asked me last night and i couldnt recall.. i hate that..

kare you take care.

luv to all
bev

oh brenda with the hpv that they found it doesnt look to good but hey i am a fighter and will go on

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1/27/10 1:32 P

Good morning my friends....Happy Wednesday...this week is flying by.

Had a great walk this morning...then to the bank, the grocery store...now home chillaxing a little.

Kare...hope your weather is letting up a little...How's your week going.

Bev....glad you got a little time for you yesterday!!! I've had several abnormal test results even some that were pre cancerous...it turned out to be nothing...so don't worry until you're sure you have a reason too...(HUGS)
Sorry for the late check in...been a busy kind of morning.

Quote of the day:

Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can

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1/26/10 9:17 P

thank you brenda i appreciate that; hubby sent me to go get my nails done and while therre i got my upper liped done too cause it looked like hubbies beard..lol..they serve wine and cokes etc.. i didnt drink any wine becauase i had not had any sleep so i didnt think i would make it home..

i know i have good friends cause you aint left me yet..

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1/26/10 4:50 P

Bev....one thing at a time.....no smoking is an amazing accomplishment....deal with the results one day at a time...some hormonal female things might be aiding the weight fluxuation....you just hang in there and take it one day at a time...we'll all be by your side every step of the way!!

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1/26/10 3:15 P

Hey happy tuesday to all;

Thank YOu so much Brenda, I have had so many bday wishes today; never in my life have I had so many.

Well ladies, today opened my eyes to life in general. It is a bday I will never forget. I got my test results back from my pap and they have found HPV and some high abnormal cells CIN II and something else. Wow, I cried like a baby so much; trust me;My weight has gone up and down and up again. I am so mad that i quit smoking, trying to eat, etc and I am so lost now..What do I do to get back on track. Sorry for the moaning I just am so lost..

kare hope your day is a good day.

hubby just got home..

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1/26/10 9:17 A

Good morning everyone....Happy Tuesday!!

Just finished my 5 miles...pretty snowy out there but didn't slip and slide much so all in all a good one!!!



Bev....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BEV....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day and do something nice just for you!!!

Kare...hope your weather is letting up. Any new news on your friend with the blood clots?? Glad your sister's surgery is done and went well.

Selina...how are you doing??

Well...good morning to everyone else checking in...time to get a shower and get my day moving.

Quote of the day:

Courage is like a muscle; it is strengthened by use

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1/25/10 9:23 P

Kare, I am glad your sister is doing better, Thank God. I know that your friend will be ok..it just may take time and rest and other things. My friend had to have filters put in to stop hers from reoccuring helped her a lot..

your weather sounds like texas weather...when the roads are bad they are closed and if they are not closed then ppl are very dangerous on them so i stay at home..

well bath and then relax my back is really hurting and doc appt in the am..

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1/25/10 9:15 P

Well the storm seems to have blown through and although it is still windy and frightfully cold, the worse seems to be over. Brian is out blowing the driveway because I couldn't pull the garbage cans out of the snowbank to put them on the curb.

My sister is out of surgery and seems to be doing well. My brother in law couldn't even be there because he was stuck at home in the storm and the highways were closed.

All I know about my friend is she has a blocked artery in her neck and 2 blood clots in her brain. None of her family has been able to get in to see her with the storm but I know the highways are open now and they have probably gone in. The stretch between here and Winnipeg is one of the worst in the winter, so extreme caution is necessary.

Going to make a cup of hot chocolate and put on my pjs, maybe even go to bed and read. See you tomorrow.

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1/25/10 7:47 P

Happy monday to all;; its been a pretty decent one..

Kare, I am coming up there and gonna put that snow back on your steps.. dang you!!!Love ya though: got storms a coming in wed,thurs,fri*snow,ice,and rain all of those days..i am like brenda bundle up.

I got a phone call from the doc today; scared the hello out of me; but that is where you see where you faith it and your heart.. My test come back with abnormalities: I have never had a infection or anything like that: never in 41 yrs..well i have some kind of infection. I asked if it was cancer:I was so scared but I am cancer free and it is not a std cause i asked that too. I told hubby i blame him for the infection: he said why not everyone else does.. i just laughed..

oh turkey meat now has a taco and italian flavor plus their other plan one.. the taco is so good; put it in lasanga hamburger helper and made great hamburgers on the grill...mmmm good.. now hubby wont care for them cause they are not reg but hey i am trying and so is the guy he is working with who eats fish,chicken and stuff.. he told my hubby that he looked tired and that he could tell the redmeat was taking a toll on my hubby.

hubby is taking me down if all goes ok tomorrow to get my nails done..a day for mom after i get back from the doc..

he is working and i thank you for your prayers; they are mean so much to me..
KARE HOW IS YOUR FRIEND?HOW IS YOUR SISTER? MY PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU..AND BRENDA..I DID NOT FORGET YOU..

OH GOING TO POST SOME NEW PICS OF MY DAUGTHER TONIGHT SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL.

SHE AND HER FRIEND WENT PAINT BALL GUNNING YESTERDAY AND SHE GOT HIT A FEW TIMES AND BRUISES PLUS A SPLITING HEADACHE AND HER FRIEND GOT HIT IN THE HEAD TOO ADN SO DID THE DAD AND CUT THE DADS HEAD.. GO FIGURE.

WENT TO WALMART AND DAUGHTER WANTED FISH FOR DINNER SO I GOT HER SOME CRABCAKES.. THERE WILL BE A LOT MORE FISH AND CHICKEN IN THIS HOUSE.. AMEN FOR THAT.. WILL BUY THE STEAK AND P. CHOPS FOR SON AND HUBBY AND SMALL ROLLS OF HAMBURGER MEAT FOR THEM BUT TIS TIME FOR A CHANGE.

WENT AND GOT SOME WOOD POST TODAY THAT BURNS REALLY GOOD IN THE FIREPLACE AND BURNS LONG SO WE COULD HAVE IT..

OH I FORGOT TO TELL YOU ALL; THE OTHER DAY I LOADED THE STOVE AND THE WIND WAS BLOWING OUT OF THE NORTH AND ALL OF SUDDEN*AFTER 3 HOURS OF BURNING* A SOUTH WIND HIT AND BLEW SMOKE SO BAD IN THE HOUSE THE NEIGHBOR ABOUT 3000 OR SO FEET FROM OUR HOUSE SAW THE SMOKE AND CAME OVER AND THOUGHT THE HOUSE WAS ON FIRE.. I WAS SO EMBARRASSED..

WELL OFF I GO.. TONS TO DO..

LOVE EACH OF YOU HERE AND THE ONES GONE..

LIFE IS LIKE A BOX WITH A BIG BOW ON IT, JUST WAITING TO BE OPENED..

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1/25/10 4:47 P

Still storming like crazy, can't even get into the garage for a thigh high snow bank. Brian will have to snow blow it out when he gets home. I did the steps and landing and was coughing up a storm so that is enough for me.

Hope you are enjoying better weather and having a nice day.

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1/25/10 10:29 A

Good morning everyone....Happy Monday....another new week...make it a great one!!!

Had a good walk this morning.....little rainy but not bad. I have a pretty relaxed day now...laundry and then Austin's bb game.

Kare....sounds like some rough weather....stay warm and safe!! So sad about your friend's husband...what a shame. I hope they can get all the info they need to help your friend with the blood clots...how scary.

Bev.....How was your weekend......How's your weather doing down there??? We're about to get into the 20's again with teens for the low...time to bundle up to walk again.


Well...better get the laundry switched around....hello to everyone else checking in....I hope you all have a wonderful day!!!

Quote of the day:

Most barriers to your success are man-made. And most often, you’re the man who made them.”

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1/24/10 9:12 P

Kare I pray that all will turn out for your friend; i know that is very frustrating to feel hopless but she is in great hands. Our FAther.. Amazing how we know to eat better or do things different cause if we do not then we know what could happen.. i know i had to do a paper on it..

i pray that your sister will be ok too.. well you can have a boat if you need one and where we live in teh valley in tis back country; when it snowed or it rains heavy you can not see our neighbor either.. stil doing laundry etc.. have a grt night

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1/24/10 8:46 P

Well our storm has been upped to a blizzard with lots of wind for the next 24-36 hours. It has cooled off so the snow isn't wet anymore which means it will be blowing everywhere. We live right on the edge of town so when it blows like that we can't even see the houses across the street at times. Guess we'll see what develops overnight.

My friend is still in the hospital. She has at least 2 clots in her brain that they are trying to pinpoint so they can remove them, plus she has an artery in her neck that is 85% blocked.

My Mom phoned this afternoon and my sister is in the hospital as she collpased in pain last night. She is having her gallbladder out tomorrow. Never rains but it pours.

I hope you all had a nice weekend and are having better weather than we are. Have a nice evening.

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1/23/10 7:45 P

kare i am glad you are feeling better, it bites being sick: i know on that one.

baked chicken sounds good but the boys want cube stk cut up and like stir fried for fajitas..so that waht they are having.. me i am not sure.. i just want sleep..but cooking, laundry,homework etc..my movie comes on at 8...the pack..

well i guess i had better run..

feel better soon kare and i am so sorry the familes lose...that has to be tough.. they said today alaska saw the sunday today which they have not seen since sept of last yr.. can not even imagine that.

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1/23/10 6:34 P

Feeling somewhat better today. Still tired but not coughing as much today. Took Dwayne to the thrift store and got my exercise. We got about 8cm of snow last night and nothing was plowed so I had to drag him through lots of snow. He was happy though. We went to Walmart and picked up a few things in case it gets stormier. They have sotrm warnings out and we are supposed to get more snow tonight and tomorrow and then lots of wind.

I received a phone call this afternoon from a co worker to tell me that a staff member lost her husband last night in a snowmobiling accident. They have 2 girls 14 and 9. Guess he hit a tree, didn't see it for the stormy weather and fog is what they are saying. Such a tragedy.

Still have not heard anything more about my friend since Friday morning. she is still in the ER in Winnipeg, they are worried she could have a stroke at any minute. She had a MRI and they were waiting for the results.I hope to hear something tomorrow. I imagine the family is in the city and they won't get home tonight with the weather and they are talking about closing the highways.

Making baked chicken breasts, with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies for supper. Have a nice evening.

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1/22/10 2:37 P

Happy friday to all

well kare my daughter was sent to the nurse office after throwing up mucus yesterday at school; i think this stuff is going around.. you take it easy;;elevate that matress too. We eleveate our bed; we put bricks under the head of it and its just enough to help us sleep.

now brenda you can not get hurt;you are our walker and our inspiration..you go girl and you be careful or you will be growed to the house and have to walk with leslie and i know you enjoy that morning walk,,wink wink

here ok today; yesterday was just a bad day; stress gets to ya everytime and the funny part is there is not fighitng in the house..i know its hard at times even for brian but we have to stay strong.. still working on my weight lose and it will get there slowly but surely..

well got some tings to do; have a very wonderful safe friday
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1/22/10 11:29 A

Brenda, I hope your knee will be okay. It is rainy here and turning to snow later so I know what you are dealing with. Woiuldn't want you to miss a day of walking and blow your long streak. Take care.

Bev, stay strong on not smoking. Brian quit 4 years ago and I know some days he still struggles. when he's really mad at me he'll threaten to start smoking and and I think "what are you? 2?" Cuz he's only hurting himself is he starts again. Hope you are able to make it to the gym.

Just got home from the Dr's. He put me on some antibiotics. I feel like I am drowning in snot and I and couging til I gag. He felt I was doing everything right, just maybe need a little help to clear things up. Not sorry to be home when the weather is getting worse. I should be much better by Monday.

Have a good day ladies.


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1/22/10 9:40 A

Good morning and Happy Friiiiiiiiiiiiiiiday!!!


Well the freezing rain we were supposed to get passed us by so I thought I'd have an uneventful walk welllllllllllllllll that didn't happen....I was walking on the grass to the right of the sidewalk coming up to a driveway and when I went to step back onto the driveway my left foot went straigh out and I came down just below my right knee...yowza!! I was able to jump right up and shake it off and jog the cemetery like normal...just a little sore....I am sure there will be a nice bruise...I have it iced right now and will take some motrin....should be fine.


Bev...You just stay strong on the not smoking and your brain will refocus and keep you pluggin right along on the weightloss too...you can do it...I am SO proud of how far you have come. The Mom on the white team went home on BL (the one afraid of the water)

Kare...How are you feeling...bet you're glad the weekend is here...maybe a little more rest time for you.

Well I'm going to get in the shower and get my day going.

Quote of the day:

Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.”

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1/21/10 6:01 P

now that is a good thing brenda, a thumb ring.. wow i would love to get to that but right now its just a min to min thing..

i have had this thought in my head today of wanting a cig cause i see ppl smoking but i can not stand the smell. i told tim it is in my mind and i have had to reprogram my brain..just like weight lose..

kare i hope you feel better soon.. i love my rice sock too brenda..

well running late got tons to do

have a good 1 and i missed blc who went home
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1/21/10 10:56 A

Good morning everyone....Happy Thursday!!

I'm at the salon....one lady under the dryer and one coming in for color soon...then a little break and then very busy from about 3 on.

I will definetly be getting another pedicure soon...one of the perks of having the salon and the girls to do it, they give great pedicures....But I've given a lot of thought on my reward to myself and I've decided that I'm going to get a new gold thumb ring...I used to wear one all the time ...we're going to go to our jewelers and pick one out...I'm going to have in engraved it will read " Believe it....365...Acheive it the gold circle will represent coming full circle in the year...I am VERY excited to go pick it out!!!!

Bev....hope you're feeling a little better today....how's your knee is the swelling gone yet?? I like the old " home remedies" for healing colds...nothing beats them...I use a rice sock alot.


Kare...hope you have fun swimming today even if you aren't getting to get in....hope you'll feel even better today. I'm sorry to hear of your friends stroke...I hope it wasn't a major one and that they'll be able to clear the blod clots...my Dad had one in his carotid artery once...very scary!! But he came through it all just fine.

Selina...hello there girl...how is your day going so far??



Well....good morning to everyone else checking in....my color will be here any min.

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It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end

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1/20/10 10:10 P

bless their hearts but at least there are answers...those drugs always seem to work so lets hope they do now.. does she have ms? my sis in law has ms and lupus and has had several mini strokes..

have a good 1 Kare
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1/20/10 10:05 P

My friend's fiance just called and they have determined that Dolly had a stroke on MOnday and she has a clot lodged in one of her arteries. Not good news but at least we are getting answers. Brian says they will probably give her drugs to deal with the clot and if that doesn't work then surgery. I had voiced a concern a few weeks ago that maybe her "spells" were little strokes(TIA's) and now that seems possible. I am feeling a little better now and will probably sleep a little better.

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1/20/10 9:58 P

well i can tell you from experience and my doc i would add a 1/2 spoon of cough med to go with what you hve and that rice bag.. and chest rub mmmm a wonderful nigtht sleep and i am going to fix me a walmart brand of vanilla cap.*which i read is actually good for you*milk,water or whatever you want in it it makes you want to gooooo night night..

is it on her head or head body? if it is on her head i hope its not a tumor.. tht is how they found my neices;; i will pray for her and send a angel to be with her..

you take care
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1/20/10 9:50 P

Thanks for the suggestions Bev. I have been taking Nyquil and usually a tylenol 3 as the Dr said they have more codiene to calm my cough than cough syrup. It just takes time to get better I guess. No swimming for me tomorrow.

I talked to Dolly's fiance tonight anda he said they aren't sure what's going on but she has had a cT and a MRI today and has seen a neurologist. She is very upset, I think she is scared because she is probably going to find out what's wrong and it probably won't be good. He is pretty stressed out as well. I am hoping that I can drive in a see her on the weekend, it will depend on the weather, we are expecting alot of snow this weekend. I am worried that perhaps she has a tumor, and I pray I am wrong. I guess we will know soon enough.

I'm heading off to bed soon as well. Feel better soon.

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1/20/10 9:22 P

kare i am with you, i think brenda should do a little something something for herself. something that she wouldnt normally do, like jump outof a plane..lol..or dancing on a river front..or someting just plan ole silly.

kare i know about being sick, i slept a lot today; i still do not feel good..be going back to bed soon..crying somtime is all the relieve we have..

with you friend what are they saying? i pray that she will be doing ok soon.

i always put that vicks on my chest and cover up and this sounds silly but robitusson,generic, and nyquil mix always works for me..i also heat up a rice bag and that really helps with the steam when placed under the blankets; keeps the bed warm for a few hours on a cold night.

a rice bag is a old sock, you put white rice in it; tie it up; heat for the first time in the microwave for about 2 or 3 mins;then again till you get as hot as you want; it will smell like rice the first couple of times but it works like humidfier..

wishing you all a grt night
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1/20/10 4:39 P

Had a little, okay big cry last night and felt a bit better after that. I think I was feeling so crappy from being sick and not knowing what is going on with my friend. My chest is not so tight today but I am very tired and have coughed lots. I did make it through work today. My firend dolly has been taked to the big hospital in Winnipeg as she is not getting any better. It's a good thing as it is a teaching hospitals, lots of specialists so she will get the tests and Dr's that she needs. It just makes it harder to know what's happening.

Bev, I'm sorry your kids don't understand how blessed they are to have their parents together and happy.

Selina, keep checking in the more the merrier!

Brenda, I'm not sure what you should reward yourself with for 365 days, but it should be something wonderful. Maybe something with your husband since he has been such a good support for you.

Just waiting for Dwayne's bus, then going to relax for a bit.

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1/20/10 2:17 P

hAPPY WEDNESDAY TO ALL.

KARE I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, THAT HAPPENS TO ME 7 DAYS A WEEK 365 DAYS A YEAR 24 HOURS A DAY.. I GET NO HELP BUT IF SOMETHIG ISNT DONE THEN OH NO THE WORLD IS GONNA FALL APART AND ALL HELLO BREAKS LOOSE IT SEEMS LIKE.. I AM SO SORRY THAT SONIA DOESNT REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HELP SOMONE.

ON ANNIVERSAY YOU KNOW WHAT WE DID; NOTHING;I COOKED AND NOT 1 OF MY KIDS SAID EVEN A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MY SON SAID MOM IT IS JUST ANOTHER DAY; THAT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS NOTHING.

BRENDA I AM SO GLAD YOU ENJOYED YOUR WALK.. YOU SEEM TO REALLY ENJOY THOSE THINGS..YOU TAKE IT EASY

KARE I HOPE YOUR FRIEND GETS BETTER.

HUGS
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1/20/10 11:46 A

Good morning everyone....Happy Wednesday...had a great walk this morning only a couplde patches of icy areas now..SO nice to really keep a good pace for a change...LOVE IT # 318. I've been giving a lot of thought to the "reward" that I want when I reach the 365 day mark...not sure yet what it will be....what are your thoughts on that??

Selina...glad your doing good and checking in again...we've missed you and some of our other friends...hope they are doing well too.

Bev...How are ya girl....don't worry about the gym...you can find some at home things to do to help you!!

Kare.....I hope you do ok back at work....Did you get to visit your friend???


Good morning to everyone else checking in...I hope you are having a GREAT week!!!!

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“Don’t be afraid to give your best at what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.”

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1/19/10 6:42 P

The not getting notices happened to me yesterday. I still feel awful, I have been coughing since last night with little relief. Just had a crying session over the fact that I am feeling like a servant. Sonia comes home and walks by the recycling bins on the curb and says " oh I didn't see them". Then I order pizza and she sits there and waits for me to set the table. No thank yous for supper, nothing , then proceeds to take the dirty dishes out of the sink and restack them to accomodate supper dishes. Like why not put them in the dishwasher? I know I am being pissy but a little help might be nice.

My friend is still in the hospital and I haven't heard anyting yet. I hope she is okay and they are doing some tests. I'm waiting for her daughter to text me with an update.

Hope you all have a wonderful evening.

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1/19/10 6:10 P

hEY LADIES, I HAVE NOT FORGOT YOU..I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THERE ARE ANY MESSAGES,, SELINA SO WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU.. IMISS ALL OF YOU..

OK I GOT A PROBLEMM....I HAVE NO ENERGY; I TAKE VITAMINS AND JUST WANT TO SLEEP,GO FIGURE..I TRIED EVERYTHING MY JOINTS ARE HURTING AND SO FORTH,,NO MORE GYM FOR ME DOC SAID IT IS GOING TO DO MORE DAMAGE THEN GOOD..SO I AM BACK TO SQUARE ONE..

OTHER THAN THAT I AM GOOD,KARE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON, MY DAUGHTER WOKE SICK THIS MORNING.. WELL I MUST GET UP AND GET STARTED.. I HAVE HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW AND THEN SOME SUNDAY..WISHING ALL A GRT DAY

SELINA STICK AROUND IT ALWAYS CHANGES HERE.

LOVE TO ALL
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1/19/10 9:58 A

Good morning everyone....Happy Tuesday!!!!

Selina...So nice having you back with us...none of us have heard from Cheryl in months....not since Steve had hip surgery....will try and email her again...hope all is well with her.

Bev...How are you doing today my friend...how's that knee doing today?

Kare...hope your friend is doing ok.....hope she gets some answers. How are you feeling...any better???


I am watching our little neighbor Marlee today...I have a short day at work today...Austin has a BB game today at 4 and Andrea cheers at 6 busy night!!

Quote of the day:

The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.

Hugs,
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1/19/10 9:19 A

good morning all im doing my food and im going to get back on track. Snowing again in beautiful Maine so Im going to work my spark people and relax till work. Thanks all for the welcome back. Anyone heard from cheryl?

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1/18/10 1:51 P

HELLLLLLLLLLLLO Selina....WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME BACK!!! We are very happy to see you...jump in and we'll all do this together!!

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1/18/10 12:26 P

Selina, how nice to see you! Of course you are still welcome here. There aren't many of us here, just Bev, Brenda and I mostly but friends old and new are always welcome. I hope you can get our friend to quit feeding you.

I'm at home sick with my cold, mostly coughing and a sinus headache. I am very worried about my friend Dolly again. While I was taking Sonia to school I saw 2 ambulance at her house and no one is answering the phone. Hopefully she is okay and that someone will phone soon.

Have a nice day everyone. Going to try and take a nap.

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1/18/10 12:06 P

hey brenda, im getting less stressed and my hair is finally coming back woo hoo

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1/18/10 12:05 P

hello ladie long time no see. Im still around but just got back on the internet hope im still welcome here. Ive moved in with a friend and am doing well but shes a feeder and Ive got to get things back under control HELP I love her dearly and am greatful but am worried that im going to lose what ive gained or vise versa if i dont get back to eating right. anyway say hi if you can. luv selina

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1/18/10 9:30 A

Good morning everyone....HAPPY Monday....another new week for another new beginning....we're all making this journey together ...I know we can do this!!!

I am EXTREMELY happy to report that the scale FINALLY showed me what I've been waiting for for a VERY long time...179.2..WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO tomorrow is my official weigh in day but I couldn't help but peek!!

We had horrible fog here on Saturday...so much that the car dealership next to us sits on a curve and someone came around the curve and never turned...went right into the car lot wiped out 3 F250 pick up trucks..it was bad!!!!

Kare...FANTASTIC job on the weightloss...way to go girl...keep it up you're doing great!!!!!!! Hope you're feeling alittle better today!! That's a shame that your friend can't get the answers she's looking for with her health...so sad.

Bev....How are you today....is the knee feeling better....are you enjoying your gym membership?? I think Jim and I are going to finally sign up for ours today...looking forward to getting back into the machines!!



Well I have one haircut to go do for a shut in and then home to walk (had to wait for the black ice to let up a little...it was righ at freezing at my normal walk time) then the dreaded paperwork...oh well...knock it out and put it behind me!!!

Quote of the day::

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness…never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”

Hugs,
Brenda

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1/17/10 8:54 P

Enjoy your day off tomorrow Brenda. It is nice to have time to relax. I've done a far bit of that this weekend trying to get rid of this cold, but I can feel it moving to my chest. I'm thinking I will be staying home tomorrow if I don't feel any better by morning.

My friend went to the ER but as usual they sent her home. All they do is chekc her heart make sure it's okay and release her. She is so frustrated and I feel for her. She has a neurologist's appointment in a couple of weeks so I'm hoping they can give her some answers.

Bev, I hope you hac a nice anniversary this weekend(it was this weekend right?).

Heading off to bed in a few.

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1/17/10 8:24 P

Hello ladies....wow what a weekend....feels SOOOOOOOOO good to be home relaxing and checking in with you.

I have tomorrow off...lots of paperwork to do to get ready for taxes and I need to do laundry but other then that not too much going on....

Bev...Hope you get some good rest tonight....How's hubby feeling??? Is your knee doing better????

Kare...hope you had a great weekend!!! Any word on your friend???

Hugs to everyone..
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1/16/10 1:05 P

i slept off and on all night; hubby is sick and its raining so that put a damper on our plans but that will give my knee a rest.. it is so swollen..

have a grt weekend kare
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1/16/10 9:38 A

Hope you got some sleep Bev, It's hard to function all day when you are tired.
I slept better last night just due to the fact that I feel so crappy and haven't been sleeping well. I still feel like I am catching a cold but it isn't getting any worse. Maybe if I rest up today and drink lots I can get rid of it.

Brenda, Hope you are having a relaxing day and not having to work. Enjoy your walk. I'll be hitting the bike later. Curves is only open to noon and Brian works til 4 so not able to go today.

I'll try and check in later.

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1/15/10 2:17 P

WELL BRENDA JUST SNUCK IN AND SNUCK OUT; GLAD TO HEAR FROM YA; I KNOW I GOT TONS TO DO AND VERY LITTLE TIME TO DO IT IN IT SEEMS; WELL I AM GOING TO THE GYM BUT NOW THERE IS A HAULT ON IT. SOMETHING POPPED YESTERDAY AND I HAD ANOTHER NIGHT WITHOUT SLEEP GO FIGURE.. SO NOW WE ARE AWAITING TEST RESULTS TO SEE WHAT DOC WANTS ME TO DO.. SO IT MAY JUST BE ME AND THE DOG ADN THE WALKING TRIAL... DOES NOT MATTER I WILL NOT STOP..THIS WEIGHT MUST GO...

HUGS TO ALL GOT TO JAM CAUSE IF I DONT JAM THEN I COULD TURN INTO IT..LOL

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1/15/10 10:09 A

Good morning ladies....

Just have a minute....at work and my customer just got here...just wanted to wish you both a GREAT day!!!


Keep up the great work...we can do this!!!

Hugs
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1/14/10 9:32 P

Hi Bev and Kare.....sorry I didn't check in here this morning....started to and then got side tracked and well you know the rest of the story...the day snuck by me....Just wanted to tell you both hello.

Bev...WAY TO GO on your dedication to the gym...very cool!!!!!

Kare...glad you had a good time swimming...hope the cold doesn't take a hold of you too much...Nyquil is my best friend with a cold...feel better!!!

Hugs to you both
Night
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1/14/10 8:21 P

Bless your heart Kare, I hope you are not getting sick: right at this moment I am fighting a headache and will be going to bed early. Tell dwayne that is one of my passions too is popping bubble wrap. lol.

Like Craig the 1 of the owners of the gym says; there is a excuse every minute of the day but it takes heart to stand up and change. To go forth and do all you can do.

you take care

hugs
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1/14/10 7:57 P

Hi! Good for you Bev, persevering even though you're sore. You should have a good weigh in this week.

I swam this morning and did alot of leg exercises. I feel like I am coming down with a cold, so heading to the drugstore when I go to pick Brian up from work. Going to bed early too.

Just finished watching Dwayne popping bubble wrap, it's a long time obsession with him and he loves it. Now he's gone to bed. His nose is running abit too so hope he isn't getting sick.

Brenda, hope you had nice weather for your walk today.

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1/14/10 7:47 P

hello ladies;had a rough night last night with my knee and my shoulder but that is ok did not stop me from going to the gym and doing my cardio; 20 mins on the bike that makes my bottom sore a little and some crunches and walking etc..

making a small dinner and cooking and cleaning.

wishing all a great night
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