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GRAMPAM
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You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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GRAMPAM
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Kick it! Spring is coming!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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GRAMPAM
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We can do this!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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MOMMA2X6
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Starting over again! I gained all the weight I had lost back.
So, I'm a little dad, but ready to go!
Keep swinging.
Keep praying.
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GRAMPAM
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Still holding on!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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GRAMPAM
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It's been awhile since we have visited this thread. I hope all is well with everybody!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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BDJOHNSON
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I'm running around like the proverbial headless chicken today with workshop all day and then a preview of my son's marching band show this evening. *sigh* It's all good, but I would like to take a breath today.
~*~**~*~**~*~ ~*~Brenna~*~ ~*~**~*~**~*~
"If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
Thanks Dee. I did pretty bad for a couple days, hopefully today goes better. I'm glad to hear you were able to refocus. We can do it!
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 8/18/12 8:22 A
Hi Peggie, I hope you didn't do too much damage. I went on a little eat spree myself, but now I'm refocused!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 8/16/12 4:41 P
Somebody help! I feel like eating everything I can get my hands on! And there are far too many snacks in here. :( I know I get the munchies on a monthly basis, but this is crazy!
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 8/10/12 12:18 P
Thanks Dee. By today I'm feeling great. Your talk of dancing while cleaning inspires me! I think I'll go enjoy my dog & God's good creation! Mmmm! Lovin it!
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 8/9/12 12:16 P
Peggie, sorry you were sick. Glad you are doing better now! Getting some chores done around the house! Moving & dancing to the music as I go! I hope you are having a great day!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 8/8/12 4:31 P
I have been fighting a flu bug for a few days. I think the battle is almost won & I can get on with my usual fitness routine. I have also been busy sewing beads & sequins on a cushion cover for a friend. It is looking gorgeous, but my back does not like the inactivity. I definitely need to be active in order to be healthy.
Happy, healthy Wednesday to you all!
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BDJOHNSON
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Better now that I think we'll be hiring a new staff member for my team soon. I am ready to settle down and get prepared for the school year.
~*~**~*~**~*~ ~*~Brenna~*~ ~*~**~*~**~*~
"If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
I hope you are all having a great day filled with good choices, and on the road to good health! Dee, how is your end of summer chalenge going? Angelbabies, how is your knee? I hope all is well.
The weather here is cool today, only about +13C. Brrrr! Yesterday, however, was beautiful! In the morning I got into my yard again and spent almost 1 1/2 hours pruning poplars. In the evening I went for a walk followed by some yoga stretching. I feel so much better today after missing cardio, ST, and stretching for a few days. My body is telling my loud and clear that it needs, Needs, NEEDS to move in order to feel good and to be healthy. Today I'm planning to do a pilates dvd since my trees and walking path will likely not be dry enough to be out there.
Have a Sparktacular day!
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 7/31/12 4:47 P
Thank you Peggie! I will!!!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/31/12 3:01 P
You can do it Dee! Keep us posted when you achieve a new goal or gain a new good habit. I'm rooting for you!
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 7/31/12 9:00 A
Hi Team, I haven't been here for a few days, which is never good. Woke up this morning & realized I need to not let myself get derailed. Your support & encouragement is vital to my staying positive! As July comes to a close, I have one month before school opens & I return to work!. I want to use this time to jump start my weight loss. I have 35 days to develop some good habits and hopefully lose a few pounds!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/30/12 3:26 P
This weekend I was able tighten my belt one more notch! WooHoo! Although the weight is coming off slower than I hoped, it IS coming off.
Happy Monday!
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/28/12 4:27 P
Dee, my son is doing great! However, the risk of reinjury is high, so we're hoping & praying he stays safe. He will be going into grade 12, and I don't think he'd like the thought of back to school very much. We will enjoy August as much as we can! I hope you teachers can have a wonderful vacation as well!
Clouds are rolling in, so my plans are changing. I will attack my basement & hopefully get it looking better. Maybe if I listen to my new Beach Boys cd it will help me get my heart rate into cardio range while I'm at it.
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 7/28/12 9:19 A
Good Saturday Morning!
Angelbabies, sending you prayers & wishes for a quick recovery.
Peggie, I hope you son is doing well now!
Brenna, Glad to hear you are feeling better! Make the most of each summer day,before long we'll be back in the classroom!
Justyna, I'm glad you travel plans are going well! How exciting!
Not sure what I am going to do today! Maybe nothing! Whatever you do enjoy!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/27/12 6:32 P
Hang in there, ANGELBABIES. Can you see a different doctor? It seems that summer is a bad time to be sick or injured because the doctors are rotating through summer holidays. We have seen 7 different doctors with my son's collar bone, each one we saw only once. The surgeon who said our son needed surgery was going on holidays, so a different surgeon actually operated. When we went for his follow-up appointment that surgeon was on holidays, so a different doctor saw us for that. That was in July, but that's is how most of June went as well. I had to be very persistent before we got the care our son needed. I hope you don't have to go through that kind of nonsense for your knee.
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ANGELBABIES2
Posts: 437 7/27/12 11:12 A
I am doing better but not great...I had my knee surgery and I am still hurting my I feel kinda better the only set back is that my stiches gave out and now my knee has a hole in it, I went to the doctors office about it and all the nurse did was put sterile stiches on it and if you don't know what those are they are just some white tape and that has not done anything, she tod me to leave them on until my appointment next Wednesday but they did not stick because my knee keeps bleeding. I called them again and all they said was to put a large bandage on it that was water proof, now tell me how is that supposed to help my knee I am going to have one ugle scar when and if it ever heals. I am loosing paitents with this md off and I am about to let them know were kthey can go and how to get there, if it was not for the fact that I am a christian women I would have done it already. Well God BLess and Keep Spreading the Spark.
Do you love life?? Then do not waste time for that is what life is made of...
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JUSTYNA7
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Hope it has not been a serious illness. There have been frustratingly long colds going around. You would think with the hot weather people would be healthier! I guess staying in air conditioned placed is just like winter confinement.
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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BDJOHNSON
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I am better after being ill all week.
~*~**~*~**~*~ ~*~Brenna~*~ ~*~**~*~**~*~
"If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
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My plan for Scotland keeps evolving... very exciting. We can exchange for the B&B suite so it will not matter if DH and DD are still in the house... it is self sufficient. DH says we can let them use one of our vehicles... so DD and I would have a vehicle there. I have found a couple of house exchanges in Scotland. Just have to see if one of them wants to come to Ottawa!
Edited by: JUSTYNA7 at: 7/20/2012 (17:49)
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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JUSTYNA7
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Arthroscopy is such a good surgery to have. This will pass and you will be so much happier. I got years of good use from my knees before I had to have more work done. Get moving quickly!
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/19/12 12:08 P
Praying for you!
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ANGELBABIES2
Posts: 437 7/19/12 11:51 A
I am hurting alot I just had knee surgery 2 days ago and they say the 3rd day it always the worst...
Do you love life?? Then do not waste time for that is what life is made of...
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/18/12 6:06 P
I missed quite a few days of work taking care of my son, so I was feeling pretty stressed about it. Back in the office today I'm realizing that while there is a lot to catch up on, it is doable. I also set up an office at home so I can do half days there easily when I can't make it in for a full day.
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BDJOHNSON
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Cruising along
~*~**~*~**~*~ ~*~Brenna~*~ ~*~**~*~**~*~
"If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
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Yeah Atmani!
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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ATMANI
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Watch your thoughts; they become your words Watch your words; they become your actions Watch your actions; they become your habits Watch your habits; they become your character Watch your character; it becomes your destiny! --Upanishads
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JUSTYNA7
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Yes, that is how I feel too. I don't make scale victories so much as learn new things I am able to do... maintain my body strength and flexibility and allow myself to have fun! I am a participator since I joined SP
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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BDJOHNSON
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I am glad I am steady about exercise. It keeps me going regardless of what the scale says.
~*~**~*~**~*~ ~*~Brenna~*~ ~*~**~*~**~*~
"If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
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I am very grateful for my knee surgeries, they really helped. Prayers that yours will turn out just as well Angie.
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/12/12 3:09 P
Praying for you Angelbabies2.
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ANGELBABIES2
Posts: 437 7/12/12 1:43 P
Well today is a great day it looks like it is going to rain and I love it when it rain and for that I am happy... on the other hand I am still getting ready for my surgery on tuesday the 17th and I am very nervouse about that... so if everyone can please send happy thoughts and prayes my way it would be much appriciated...keep spreading the spark
Do you love life?? Then do not waste time for that is what life is made of...
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JUSTYNA7
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It is another glorious day here and it is a strength training day for me. I really want to trim the yard but DD needs the trailer this weekend for a canoe trip. I guess the question is ... if I can fill the trailer today can DH take it to the dump tomorrow? Now, you ask, Justyna why can YOU not take the trailer to the dump? This is a good question!
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 7/11/12 12:50 A
today and I'm still here!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/8/12 9:53 P
Had a bit of time to get "creative".
Out in My Hammock (to the tune "Rock-a-by Baby)
Out in my hammock Hung in a tree Gentle winds blow Birds singing for me.
Out in my hammock I softly sway, Feel every care go Melting away.
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 7/8/12 2:27 P
You can do it! It does take a great deal of determination, but it's worth it! WE are worth it! Said so many times, still so true.
Thanks again for your prayers for my son. He's a tough cookie and is doing well. They took excellent care of him in the hospital, and we're taking the bandages off today at home. I'm a bit nervous about that, but if I focus on the facts & necessity, I'm sure I'll be fine. I just have to keep my emotions at bay, or I'll get queasy.
It's a gorgeous day here in Alberta, so I'm heading out to read in the hammock. Ahhh!
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JUSTYNA7
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Woo hoo and I love the new emoticons! Go Dee!
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 7/6/12 9:06 A
I am not giving up. I will be 55 in April and I want to be in onederland by than! I WILL be in onderland by then!!!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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JUSTYNA7
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I bought a 1X bathing suit! For me that is awesome!
Hot here. I have been doing yard work and errands and am ready for a nap! Got my 8 glasses of water in no problem. My biggest loser team has challenged us with doing core exercises. I looked core exercises up on SP and was able to list 25 that I am able to do (bad knees). My plan is to do a couple every day, as many reps as I can.
Am I motivated? Yes! I had a couple of compliments yesterday. One that I look very fit and the other honest shock that my babies are 21 and I am 52. The person was having me enter a contest and when I said my DD's would like to enter she said they had to be over 18 and looked very sorry. Ha! I also read a spark article that said you can be fat and fit and that may as healthy as thin and fit for many health problems. That made me smile. I think I am getting there. I don't ever see myself as thin but I do want to feel healthy.
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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GRAMPAM
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Have a great day, Team! Enjoy the holiday!
Edited by: GRAMPAM at: 7/4/2012 (16:24)
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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JUSTYNA7
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It's all selfish. I need you guys too. But thank you.
I have joy in my soul and joy in my step. Walk with me.
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GRAMPAM
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I agree, Peggie. I think we are more active than we have been in a while. JUSTYNA is a fantastic leader but we each contribute. Without JUSTYNA, I am not sure that I would still be here. Thanks Team!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 6/30/12 1:47 P
Since joining SP, I have lost about 20 pounds and have 10 to go. Interestingly, during this time I have experienced both my highest and lowest points in terms of health and attitude. My highest weight was when I first started, but my attention to personal health has fluctuated during these past 4 years. Thanks, Friends, for sharing your own stories of your personal journeys. They have been a great encouragement to me in the past, and I have come to greatly appreciate this team in particular.
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GRAMPAM
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Enjoy the heat and sun...swim! Personally, I swim like a rock. Have a great day and keep cool!!!!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 6/30/12 7:37 A
Thanks Pam!!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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GRAMPAM
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You can do it, DEEDAYE!!! Have a great day!!!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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DEEDAYE
Posts: 6,952 6/27/12 8:16 A
Not giving up!
Abundant Blessings, Dee
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PEGGIE0203
Posts: 286 6/24/12 11:03 A
That sounds like a splendid day. ;) It is grey & cool here, but after church we will have family time too. As our family grows up that becomes increasingly precious.
Happy Sunday, everyone! Let's make it a healthy day!
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GRAMPAM
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It's Sunday and a busy day is planned. We have church and grandma duty the rest of the day. I will cook for son and family this evening! Chase a 6 yrs. old boy and fix barbequed ribs on the grill in 100 degree weather. Does it get any better than that!?!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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GRAMPAM
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It's Monday and I will go back to work today after a couple of days off. My guest will leave Wednesday so it will be hectic! We had a family reunion Sunday. I cooked so much food! I love when company comes and I love it when they leave! Have a fantastic week!
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear. -Oscar Wilde
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Woo hoo and I love the new emoticons! Go Dee!
