Mrs. Bubba

Well, now I'm totally bummed about Vegas.....I had a sneaking suspicion that Apples would somehow manage to get there.... I'm happy for you all.... I just don't think I can keep up with all of you..... I'll morn quietly, maybe!!!!! Had my mother to Bismarck for the doctor today... Got her meds all straightened out.... Doc wasn't happy she had stopped taking her Thyroid meds..... But all in all I feel better about how she is doing. Now just to get through these months of no driving.... I'm the same......had pain last night, but no crying.... Lori, sorry you missed Laura K..... maybe October.... We had company a little while ago.... Our oldest daughter and her husband from Bismarck. They came to get something out of storage..... They are the ones who have been so nasty to us after we let them live here for free for 18 months..... He just had back surgery and she finally wore out her disability and has to work.... She got fired from the first job... She says it was because she wanted to learn more than they wanted her to learn.... I don't believe that for a minute... She likes to think she knows everything and her way is the only way..... Found out his daughter, our step granddaughter was here for a week from Vegas and they never even tried to see us.... That's how much we count.... Pxxxes me off........ but oh well, it's there loss I guess..... We had Mimi and Bailey last evening for a few hours... They had one major skirmish.. and Mimi won!!!! she's a scrapper I think...... She doesn't take much from anyone...... Arlene, sorry for your woes... Hope it's better soon.... Gotta go get supper for DH as he is about done mowing... Have a good night.... Julie

Apples, my friend is home again waiting for a call... They did lots of tests and found blockage in her carotid (SP) artery that was bad and probably caused the aneurisms (SP), too.... The doctor wanted to study up on her case and then have her back in a couple weeks to fix everything.... She was here this morning and seems fine.... they say she has had this for a long time and the CT at the time of the accident just brought it to light.... Lucky girl.... Lori, maybe I can make it to meet you and Apples this time if I have enough notice of when and where..... Let me know and we can have a mini Vegas with the 3 of us... I just finished taking all the things out of the living room closet so DH can finish the flooring when he gets home from work tonight.... I only did the light stuff.. Mostly toys....... We are finally getting to where I can see the light at the end of the tunnel on this project.... I found an area rug, but don't have it yet... It is a carpet remnant and they are binding it for me... Also got a new Lazy-Boy to replace one that has seen better days.... So I am mostly ready for the new updated decorating... Moving things around and putting pictures and things in new places.... I'm anxious to be done.... Well, I should go check on laundry..... TTYL...Julie

Hi there, I'm back again... Having a little more of a slow day today... The last week has been terribly busy.... It's finally winding down... got through all the events of the weekend only to have the Home Healthcare nurse for my mother call to say she wasn't doing well alone.... Is confused about her medications and isn't eating.... So had to take charge and make some plans.... Tomorrow we go for her post op check and then I made an appointment with her regular doctor to get a handle on her medications... Not looking forward to the day.... I'm doing okay.... the pain has been bearable, but is always there.... Right now I'm just waiting for Mayo to call with an appointment time... Until then I'm just doing my drugs and praying for the pain to stay away.. You all have been so busy.... Lori, hope your cement comes out good... We were to pour a patio today, but they had a lightning strike at the batch plant and can't do it till later.... Doesn't bother us too much...... One of my rentors just came to say he lost his job and wants to get out of his lease..... It's always something.... Phyll, you will find the right dog in time, I'm sure.. WTG on the exercise... Janet, good job on getting the plans together for Vegas... I will not be coming this time.... It's a really bad time for me because of DD's wedding and also I can't do all the walking you mentioned ..... Don't know what shape I will be in by then... Better I hope, but it's an unknown.... So, will have to stay home with Apples...... Apples, we will have to plan something for you and me so we don't feel so left out!!!!! Great pictures..... I'm sure you can hardly wait for the project to be finished... Laura, I'm so happy for you and your family about your dad.... You will have a great vacation where ever you go... Laura K and Linda......... you both look so lovely..... I'm glad you got to meet each other... Joyce, is it you who hit one-derland??? I think so... congrats.... Arlene, so happy you are getting real food again... Eva, you are so busy I see why you get tired.... Judy, have you started rehearsals yet?? Cheri, I'm so glad you get to go to Vegas.... Sounds like you are enjoying your summer school... and WTG on the grants... Jessica, how are you doing??? Jodi, are you still gone to FI??? Melissa, are you feeling better?? Pam, how are you doing.... Sorry things have been tough with Ex........ Never easy.... Who did I forget...??? I hope no one as you are all important to me... I know there are some new ones that I left out...... Hope to get to know you better now that I have more time to be on here... Well, time for Young and the Restless and I can just sit and watch it today.... You all take care and have a great day..... Hugs to all......... Julie

Good Morning Friedns........... I haven't got much time as the kids are coming for lunch......DH is grilling hamburgers and hotdogs...... I haven't had time to catch up on the posts but wanted you to know that I made it through all my events and committments and am now unburdened except for DD's wedding..... and that's in October..... My new medication is making life a bit easier in that my pain hasn't hit the crying stage for about a week now.... Hurray!!!!!! Hope you all have a great day and enjoy the dear men in you life........ Talk to you all later... Hugs........ Julie

Hello everyone...... I had time to read the posts and there were a bunch this morning... Yesterday when I thought I lost my post I was on my mother's computer and it didn't show my posts at all.... ???? Oh well.... I wanted to get caught up and comment to everyone today, but alas, it won't happen again today.... Last night DH gave me a piece of gum while we were out straightening the garage a bit and I lost a crown..... and part of the tooth, too... Very sharp and irritating, so I'm off to the dentist, too... I called just now and they said to be there at 1:00..... Yeah..... something temporary I'm sure, but at least I won't have that sharp eating my cheek up..... I was up early and by 9:30 we had 14 batches of ice cream mixed and ready to freeze tomorrow.......Now I must get myself presentable for the dentist...... Girls, I don't offend that easy..... I know your comments about what I do are only because you care.... but I feel the need for you to understand just how hard it is to just sit and do nothing... I try very hard to work smart and easy.... I have to or I'll go crazy.... But, no, I am not upset with you..... Love you all..... Apples, you are such a lucky duck with clothes..... very nice.... Everyone's pictures have been so nice..... and yes, Apples, I agree with Laura K, you were pretty then, too!!!! You all have a great day and I'll get back when I can.... Have to check on Mom before I leave......Hugs.................... Julie

GRRRRRRRR............... I just wrote a long post with so much info in it and lost it..... I hate it when that happens... Now I have no time to retype it as the Home Health Care lady for my mother will be here soon..... I'll try to be back later...... Life is busy here and I'm okay..... Hugs to all.... Julie

Hi there, I'm still here.. been going on high most of the time... Can't remember where I left off with my news.... I think I told you the big meal is over and I was to the doc and she will refer me to Mayo....Saturday I made supper for friends before the one couple leaves for Mayo and brain surgery for my friend.... It was fun to just sit and talk and laugh... Sunday was church and we had Mimi with us for that and breakfast afterward at the cafe.... She's a pistol..... Then DH painted the remaining wall in the house but ran out of paint on the second coat... Got more yesterday.... Monday morning I had to take Mom to Bismarck for her shoulder surgery.... It went well, but she will be laid up for quite a spell.... I did bring her home again and she stayed at my house last night... Now we are at her house and waiting for Home Health Care lady to come..... Then I have to leave so I can get a few things done.... I have to get all the ingredients for homemade ice cream today in Bismarck..... may wait until evening so DH can go along and do the lifting..... Tomorrow morning will have help to mix all the mix and then Thursday we freeze the ice cream..... 14 batches..... Oh, its so good.... Friday I have to make pies.... Will do that the easiest way possible and still have homemade pies.... Have to do my mother's and my friend's too as they can't...... will be a busy time... Have to get the garage spit shined by Saturday morning and then the social is from 1-4 on Saturday.... Will ride on a trailer pulled by my pretty tractor in the parade on Saturday morning with my classmates and then finally Saturday evening I can sit and let someone else work..... Catered supper with classmates is at 6:00.....Nothing more planned after that for the summer...... Just the wedding to get finished...... I know you all worry about me and my pain and think that all I do makes it worse, but honestly, as long as I work smart I feel no different when I work than when I sit in my chair all day long.... It at least keeps my mind busy and I don't think about the pain.... The pain has tapered off again since the new stronger muscle relaxor..... So have been sleeping pretty well and no major pain attacks lately...... Now, I love you all and would love to comment on all I read, but the home health care lady will be here soon and I'd better stop for now... I welcome all the new gals and wish you lots of success... The rest of you dear ladies are so in my thoughts..... Maybe next week I can really catch up and be a part of things again..... Hugs and prayers for you all........... Julie

Hey everyone, I'm back again..... I worked hard after the funeral on Wednesday and made 12 pans of apple crisp... then make 15# of coleslaw... DD came to help me mix it up. I made the dressing and she put it together so I didn't overdo myself.... Thursday had to go have the CT ............ took me longer to take my clothes off than to have the CT...... Got home in time to get all the things to our hall (city place to hold events) to get ready for the supper for 150 I had organized. I tried to just sit and supervise, but, yes, Linda, it's very hard.... So, I was pooped by the time we were done and I got home.... Rested in my chair a bit and then brother from SD came to stay as he had to make a seed delivery in the area... Fed him a late supper and then finally went to bed... Up early to go see GP at 8:30...... She upgraded my muscle relaxor to a stronger one and agreed to try to get me into Mayo..... but she wants me to follow up with the other neurosurgeon just to see what he says..... Did a little shopping and found an area rug I wanted.... It's a piece of carpet that will be professionally edged and should look great in my new room...... Took one of the new muscle relaxor and it kicked my but.... I answered phone calls that I don't remember and fell asleep on the phone with my mother... Going to have to be careful of them!!!! I did sleep okay last night and the pain in bearable now... Haven't had any attacks the last 3 days.... I'm so glad of that... Oh, and the CT came back clear..... He also told me my band looked fine..... So, today I slept in a bit.. DH put on the first coat of paint on the wall that is left to paint.. Now he is out in the garage ..took everything out to clean the floor as we will hold the pie and ice cream social in it next Saturday.... Lots of work.... But the big stuff now means way less to do next Friday..... Now I have to finish my class reunion details and organized the ice cream social............. Making supper for some friends tonight... One is having brain surgery on Tuesday at Mayo and thought we should have a little get-to-gether before they leave.. Just doing a simple supper... Pepper Steak with onions, baked potatoes, lettuce salad, a vegetable of some sort, and a strawberry pound cake torte for dessert... All simple.... Don't need to clean house as they all know it looks torn up right now.... Will catch the bathroom at some point.... Already had a nap today so need to get busy... Melissa, you hang in there........ things are going to get better..... Have faith and keep talking to us..... Oops, there goes my doorbell.......TTYL..... Julie

Well, I did get a little more sleep.... DH got up at 6:30, then I dosed some more and finally got up at 8:15..... I'm about ready to head out to Bismarck for my Cat Scan..... Just have to get dressed.... and take my pills of course... shoulder hurts this morning.....AGAIN!!!!!! But what else is new..... I've got another busy day so will be back when I can.... You all have the best day possible..... Love you all............... Julie

Morning............It's 4:00 am and my pain woke me, so I took a pill and am waiting for it to settle in so I can sleep a bit more..... Yesterday (Wed) was a busy day.... The funeral was at 10:30 so had to be there at 8:30 to get food cooking... I go to a little country church so have to drive 17 miles to get there....DH was with me and did all the carrying and such... Others were there, too.... We served 130 a very nice meal and all went well...... I was very tired, but I didn't have any major pain attacks during this time.. We got home at 2:00...... Rested a bit and then started on my big meal for today... Elevator supper.... Swiss steak and the trimmings for 150...... I did all the planning and shopping, but I have most of the work delegated out... Someome is doing the steak, someone else the potatoes... I made the coleslaw.( I buy the already shredded and make my own dressing... DD came to help me mix it) and I make 12 pans of apple crisp..... So all is ready, but have to put it all together... Of course in the middle of all that the doc office called to say my CT got approved and I have to be in Bismarck at the hospital at 11:30 today.... Didn't want to try to reschedule so will run down quick and get it done... I'll be glad when today is over..... Now if I could just get back to sleep for a few hours... Apples is at the lake, but the picture was beautiful..... Lori, glad you are settling in... Arlene, WTG with sharing... It's a big step.... I was 387 to start and had been bigger in the past.... I so want to get restarted, but life just hasn't let me find the needed commitment right now... I'm so glad I have my band or otherwise I would have gained back instead of losing inch by inch over the last year.... I just say I'm in maintenance right now..... My goal is to get to feeling better so I can enjoy my new body.... Cheri, congrats on the grant... I've done some grant writing in the past and it's such a good feeling to get funded...... You are very dedicated to your work and that is something to be proud of... Jodi, good luck with the stay over..... Dassi will handle it fine.. She seems to be a wonderful child........ And you are busy like usual... I'm forgetting so many.... My mind is starting to wander from the pill I think... Maybe I can sleep soon.. Eva and Lori, wish you could help me decorate... We are still stuck with our remodel, but I think about what to do with things all the time.. If I ever get it finished it will be a wonder..... kidlhopper, you are never too old to improve your health... Good luck... stick with us and we'll help you through this..... Well all you dear ladies, sorry to leave so many out, but must go lay down now.... Hugs and prayers for all.... Julie

Morning.......I did not have a major pain attack last night!!!! Couldn't believe it... kept waiting, but it didn't come.. The massage must have done some good....I'll have to do that again..... Today off to the chirpractor for acupuncture and such and then my mega grocery shopping for my 2 big events tomorrow and Thursday.... can't wait until June 20 and everything on my plate is gone..... Oh, Lori, I gained 4 pounds while on vacation... It was all that danged red licorice DH has to have while he drives.... and too much bread... My DIL is german and fresh bread and butter with cheese is breakfast, lunch and dinner some days.... And of course I just love that... But I'll be back to myself soon.... you will be too.. Apples, you do come up with some good ideas..... Laura, go for the one with the yacht..... or summer home.....or really good looks works, too....... Gotta finish getting ready..... Hope to make it home in one piece..........TTYL................ Julie

Hello.............. Had my massage and it felt good while it was happening... He went slow and easy.... Now to get through the evening..... I just had a little nap waiting for DH to get home from work... He just made it at 7:00 and then went to take Mimi to Great Grandma's for a bit....Anyway I had a busy day with paperwork and such and then baked a cake and made a hotdish to take to the family..... (Father of DH's boss died.... He's from our church, so I'm working on the funeral meal, too)......was tired after all that and did take a bit of a nap..... Our weather has cooled and it looks like rain, too..... Apples, so glad to hear you feel better... I was worried about you after our phone call on Wednesday, the day you had surgery..... gosh girl...... when you want something, nothing stands in the way..... I'm proud of you..... Can hardly wait to see this shining smile...... Will you be able to make Vegas on October 1st????? Not sure if I can or not.... depends on $$$$ and the wedding.... Phyll, sorry you are living in the rain, but it will eventually go away won't it????? Will you puppy be the sort that goes everywhere with you..???? What kind do you have in mind? Lori, you must be an expert at making new friends.. Lucky for you to run into an old friend.. makes it easier from the start... How's the unpacking going?? Janet, nice to have an unplanned day off....what did you do today then???? Joyce you will break 200 real soon.... you too Phyll... I'm jealous...........I'd love to be there...... Hoping my day will come, too. Kurby, good news.... Hope it goes the way you want it to go...... Well, gotta go feed DH........You all take care.... Talk to you tomorrow if I get time..... Have to be in Bismarck by 10:30 for my appointment with chiropractor.. You all have a great evening... Hugs............... Julie

Morning............... my life is still the same drilll every day..... So after many meds I slept last night only to wake with pain still......I made calls and can't see my GP until Friday and can't see my Chiropractor until tomorrow... So, I'm just on hold today....... dang it.... I'm trying to see if I can get a massage later... Janet, I cannot make Vegas in October..... DD's wedding is the 23 and I'll be crazy about then..... This makes me very sad if you all get to go and I don't...... Unless I can make a quick get away for the weekend and no one misses me....... I know nothing about training a dog..... The only house dog we every had we got when he was a puppy from a farm where he only lived outside and he only wanted to do his thing outside.... No training necessary...... Wonderful...... Now a cat with a peeing problem is another story!!!!!!! Judy conrats on the part..... I'd love to see it, too..... Is this a big part????? I've never seen Fiddler on the Roof... only little bits and pieces of the movie with that famous actor in it... Arlene, glad you are feeling good about your exercise. Wish I could do something, but I have to sit and rest just walking up and down my stairs for laundry or something from the freezer.... Don't now bunco, but hope you have a great time.... Lori, hope your dog takes her second chance and puts it to good use..... My house is all torn up right now in the middle of a remodel and with the way things are happening around here, it may never get done.... We still have to paint one wall and then install all the flooring and then redecorate........ That last part may take the longest. I have some pieces already purchased, but not everything.... I need a new chair (recliner) very badly, but have to find the right area rug for the living room before getting the chair.... I wish I was a bit betterin the decorating department... Never was my forte`............. Window treatments are my next problem....... 4 windows........... 2 one each wall, but the colors are different....... gives me a head ache just thinking about it.... I am not a good shopper..... Well, I better get going to do something while I still feel fair..... My bad spell lasted almost 4 hours last night.... Can't do anything then....... Moan, groan and cry is about it....... Talk to you all later.... Hope Apples will be back soon so we can know how she is doing after the dentist last week....... Hugs to all............ Julie

Okay, I've officially read all 14 pages of posts since I left on my trip to Ohio.....Wow, lots to comment on and I didn't take notes.... Not a good thing!!!!! Janet, you are a dear to take your kids on a trip.... can't remember when it is..... Have a great time... Apples, I hope you are feeling so much better than when I talked to you on Wednesday... She just had her extractions done and was at the lake recovering... No novacaine!!!!! OMG!!!!! Hope the worst is over and you will be able move ahead with all your plans fast.... Yes, we will try to do a meet sometime this summer.... Lori, glad you are getting settled in your new home... You need time for it to feel like home, but it will..... I'm sure missing your kids and Gma is the worst part..... You'll figure that out, too.... Now, did you find your pants??????? Phyll, glad you are finally better, but sorry to hear about your son.... hope he is better soon.... Cheri, wonderful pictures... Love your hair up.... makes you face look so thin....... You just have to take the pen and know they meant welll, I guess..... Judy, congrats on the loss and the part.... Is it a big part??? I'm so glad OA is helping you get back to yourself..... Sorry about the baby..... Jodi, I'm tired just reading about you and what you do.... So much in your life.... but you sound happy and that is the most important thing of all.... Laura K, sorry this guy is turning into a dud.... This new you needs an upbeat happy guy!!!! Glad you had fun planting and such again...... Laura, I'm with the rest...... Nelson is too young for a dog and it's responsibilities....... DD's DF wants to get a dog, too, but we discouraged it until the girls are bigger and their life isn't so complicated... Congrats on dad doing better... What a relief.... Eva, so much on your plate always and you are always there for everyone else.... Do they do the same for you??? Glad you DH got you a new MP3 player for your books... That was nice of him... Arlene, not to worry about not losing this week..... Just means more for next week...... You are doing so well..... Jessica.............wow............ a butterfly.......... the rest are right...it suits you.... Your boy is getting so big.... loved the pictures... Hope DH is better soon... glad your leg is better.. Joyce, I'm forgetting what you've been up to but I did read it all..... Is it a trip to FL close to Judy??? have fun...... Linda, you are always so busy, too... Your camping trip must have been a good one if DGD wanted to go again.... Melissa, how are you doing....? The shakes are getting to you I think I read.... I know I couldn't do it..... Pam... glad to have you back.... You'll have things back in order in no time... Divorce is a hard thing no matter why it happened....... Take care of yourself..... Meredith, glad to hear from you, too.. Hope your life is going wonderfully..... Now, did I forget anyone.???? I did that all from memory and am afraid I forgot someone.... Not on purpose.....Have we heard from Deb lateley??? Welcome to the new ones...... This is a great place... Now about me...... today hasn't been too bad so far.... Taking pills all the time now as the pain never leaves.... I'm managing right now..... Need to take a rest soon... We've had another death at our church and this time it is the father-in-law of the other gal who can organize and get things done.... So this one is on me.... I've had offers of labor help if I just do the organizing, so that I can do..... Funeral is Wednesday for 125...... Thursday we have to serve and elevator supper for 150 that we have been doing for 50+ years..... I'm organizing that, too........... Then on the 19th is our annual homemade ice cream and pie social and I'm organizing that, as well as my 40th class reunion that same day...... OMG I can hardly wait for June 20th!!!!!!! after that only one wedding to attend and then hopefully nothing until DD's wedding.... With my medical problems she has decided we should get a caterer to make the food....... I'm about ready to give in and say yes to that..... We'll see if I can get any action out of my doctor this week about going to MN for a second opinion......... Will start on that tomorrow... Our best friends that we play pinnochle with all the time were in a car accident the day we left on our trip..(Thursday, May 27th)..... Someone ran a red light in downtown Bismarck and pushed them a half block before stopping.... she was driving and it hit right ahead of the door on the engine.....He had a couple lacerations from the seat belt and such.... She had a concussion..........BUT..............while checking her out in ER they did a CT of her head and then wanted to do another.... Why????? Found something odd..... Turns out she has 3 brain aneurysms (SP).........on a scale from 1-10, oneis an 8.5 and the other 2 are 4+ each... She is scheduled for brain surgery or whatever they decide at Mayo on 6-16.... They need her concussion to heal a bit before treating this.... So the car accident was a blessing in disguise.... She could have just died from a rupture anytime... Who knows how long they have been there... Never had a headache or anything to give a hint something was wrong..... She is so worried about what happens to her husband if she dies.... He has COPD quite bad and is not in the best shape........So, please, if you will, say a prayer for my friend....... I'd appreciate it much...... Well, better go rest a bit before getting back at it... got my plans all done, but need to make a few calls yet this evening to ask for salads and bars for the funeral.... Love you all and am glad to be back again.. I will be very busy this week, but will try to check in when I can... Hugs and prayers for all my dear friends... Julie

Hi gang, I'm still alive and kicking................but not very high!!!!!! We got home from Ohio last evening.....It was a wonderful/horrible trip.......wonderful to see kids and spend good time with grandsons..........horrible pain everyday...... Not one day without.............. To doc today and he is just plain useless..... Asked him to send me to Rochester and he sort of laughed and said, "Good Luck.. you might get an appointmemtn in 9 months or so..." Not very helpful..... My family is very upset and so am I ..... I'm going to have to do an end run around him I think..... He scheduled me to see a different neurosurgeon on 6-21 and gave me more pain meds and then just dismissed me.... I was so mad..... I'm sorry I didn't get to read any posts yet... I'll try for that tomorrow... DH is gone to a church convention and will be home late tomorrow... Need to get something done before he comes home.....I'm hoping to sleep and wake in good enough shape to handle a few things...... I love you all and have missed your constant suppost and love..... I did talk to Apples on our way down and back... Wednesday she was at the lake already after having dental work.... OMG the poor lady, is about all I can say... she is one tough gal..... We weren't able to stop but will try to get together soon..... gotta head to bed now... just wanted you all to know I'm back....... Hugs and prayers for all..... Julie

Hi all, you've been so busy....so much news to absorb. Pam and Meredith, so glad to have to two chime in... Welcome home..... Laura, empty nest syndrome is so hard at first, but it grows on you after a while... By this time I rather enjoy it...........ours have all come back at some point or another.... This is just your first little taste... You have years to go to enjoy that boy grow and become a wonderful man........ Jessica, you sound like my daughter with the friend thing... With this last job she got everything turned around. She met people who really fit into her life and enjoy her for who she really is... This will happen for you , too.... Just keep an open mind and soon things will fall into place for you.... Jodi, your time away sounds awesome and a bit tiring for this old lady.... glad it was so much fun for you... Linda, the camping sounds fun... It's never been my bag, but always been fat and never comfortable on any camping gear and such... Will have to try it again someday... Apples, glad you got to vent to DH this morning... That must have been what that rain was all about... Now things will be better again.... Your big weekend is coming up and I'm sure you are looking forward to it... Lori, just blow it off......don't let someone else's stupidity ruin your last days here.. Enjoy time with your GM and get ready for your new life.... Phyll, you must have been one busy lady with kids that close together.... I only raised one and it was hard some days by myself.... All you other gals, hope you are having good days.... DH has been painting my kitchen today...... Victory Red on one wall.... Looks awesome..... my house looks like a cyclone ran through here, but he wall looks great... Will wait a bit to help him put things back... Need to clean a bit. Had a rough night last night, so I'm very tired today.. Been very lazy.... folded some laundry... have to get ready to pack bags for our trip.... Taking my mother to Bismarck tomorrow, so will have time to pick up a few incidentals for the trip... DH needs his snacks.... Sunflower seeds are his favorite..... and red licorice.... You all have a great night and I'll try to be back tomorrow... Love to all................ Julie

95 DEGREES!!!!!! How does that work?? We're cold here..... rain this morning and storm warnings for now throught tomorrow..... Apples, glad you are so happy with all you have done at your lake home.... I can hear you smile when you speak of it.... Our drywaller finished this after noon so DH can start painting again tomorrow if he can't go to work.... Once the painting is done, then that just leaves the floor... He finished the outside work yesterday, so we are going along well conseidering the long wait we had for the dang door... We are leaving Friday to go to Ohio to put new shingles on DS's roof.... A working vacation for DH I'm afraid... I might actually do some shopping since I can't help much.... Looking forward to seeing our grandsons.... and they'll have a day off for Memorial day so we can do something fun..... Jessica, I, too, am very proud of you...... But I'm not surprised... I knew you could do this.... Melissa, ditto what everyone else has said.... take a break and re-group... Cheri, I googled the Myofascial Pain Syndrome and it does sound a great deal like me... Will ask my Doc next chance I get... Thanks for the tips.... My mind is drawing a big blank right now... I hate that.... I know Eva just got home and is picking up poop.... glad it's you and not me anymore.... No more dogs for us.... Litter boxes are bad enough..... Janet is considering a 2 piece..... you go girl... FRiends just came..........gotta go......... Love and hugs to all.... Julie

Hi gals, it's such a busy time here I just can't keep up with you all..... I've been better, but did have a pain event on Friday night.... It only got to about an 8, so I managed it..... We just got home from church and off to Bismarack to pick up siding for the house project and then back again to go to nephew's graduation... Run, run, run,....................... But at least I'm not feeling terrible.... Laura, I must have missed that medication you referred to... Must have been in my flu stage.... Tell me again..please.... Laura K, glad you lunch went well... Will you see him again???? Best wishes..... It would be nice to have someone to share time with.... Judy, you go girl...... Whatever works is the best for each of us.... No carbon copies here.... DH is waiting so gotta go..... Hugs to all....... Julie

Hello girls............... It is rather quiet today isn't it??? That's okay, it means everyone is out living their lives and that's a good thing.... Wish I could be out more.... But I do feel almost human today... Took some Tylenol a while ago for a little upper shoulder pain, but it feels better now.... I only gain half a pound back this morning... Wish it would stay that way... But my appetite is coming back more each day... going to try to curb it as best I can... I'd like to keep this loss or at least most of it towards the 20 I wanted to lose before DD's wedding..... We'll see.... Still working on Class reunion stuff... Others aren't cooperating so may just go ahead and make decisions on my own before long.... It's on June 19, so not much time anymore... Need some action..... Judy, I'm so proud of you.... you rock... keep it up and you'll be back to where you were real soon... Laura, good for you to get up and exercise even when not wanting to go..... Linda you stay so busy, too... Sounds like you are enjoying your life alot these days... You, too, Joyce.... nice of you to see the man who was banded when you were.... Janet, do you have big plans for the weekend???? We have 2 graduation parties tomorrow and graduation for my nephew on Sunday.. We were supposed to be going to Ohio to help DS shingle his roof, but he called yesterday to say they have to cancel, but not why.... Said he'd call back today.... Don't know what that means. I always presume I did something to piss them off, but don't know what it could be at all................ Lori, it seems nothing is ever simple anymore... Good credit sometimes doesn't get you as much as bad..... Our bank refused us a loan to put up a storage unit building a few years ago, so we just did it ourselves... Later, the banker says to me, "I screwed up, didn't I?"..... I told him he sure did..... they learn slow... and this is a small town where they know us very well..... Don't worry, it will all work out... soon you will be comfortable in your new home and have forgotten all about it...... It's good your DH is home now to help with the stress levels.... Kids are ging to a Korn concert tonight in Bismarck so we have Mimi overnight.... She won't get here until 7:30 so will not be a problem for me... DH will be home... She just keeps him running constantly.... Well, I should struggle on with my paperwork... Talk to you all later.... Hugs......... Julie

Just a quick note before leaving for Bismarck.... Have a graduation reception this evening... DH is still working so have to go alone... I'm feeling a bit better in the flu area, but today the top of my shoulder (clavical, I think) up into my neck hurts... first real pain for 2 weeks, but only at about a 3 or so... I can take it as long as it goes away again.... the wind is blowing like crazy again, but the weather is in the 70's finally..... don't get to see my Mimi much anymore with all the new circumstances.... But she is here now... sleeping.... DD is getting a haircut..... Hope to talk to you all tomorrow.... Hugs to all........... Julie

Just lost my post.....makes me so mad!!! Anyway, to recap, I made it to Bismarck and back... No nerve damage to speak of so just come back in a month.... I can handle that if the pain stays away with my current med program..... Ins has complied with all requests, now, so really the doc is just waiting to see what happens.... I'm still week, but managed to get my supplies, but rode the cart at Walmart.......Had a rest when I got home, got supper in order and now caught up here... Next is Mother's bills for the middle of the month..... I'm a few days late... I was down to 268 this morning.....that's 7 pounds in 3 days..... I hate to see that come back, but I was able to eat some today and drink more, so I'm sure some of it will.... My stomach still hurts, but not nauseaus.... Melissa, don't beat yourself up so bad...... You're going to figure this out.... You have us on your side and you can do it..... Jessica, how's the leg today.....? Apples, you ladies are so nice to spend the day with the little old man..... Makes his day, I'm sure.... And you might win a jackpot..................who knows..... Wish I had to talent to do flowers like you and Laura K..... I have no green thumb.... Some years I do pots, some years I don't,...... This is a don't year I think..... Laura K, have a fun day prettying up your town... Laura, such good news... What a relief for you all..... Better get busy.............my strength is waning....... I have my class reunion to get done this week, too... That's a tomorrow plan..... Take care everyone.... Julie

Hi ladies..........I can't sleep, but at least I can sit up again..... DD had the bug and must have shared.... Only I didn't throw up or have the runs....... Terrible pains in my stomach............a bad headache and very dizzy.... barely made it to the bathroom during the night cuz I was so dizzy...... Have lost lots of water weight as I haven't been able to eat or drink much.... So, we all know that will come back, but it was nice to see 271 on the scale this morning.... 3 pounds in one day..... wouldn't that be the way to go.... I just realized I can't do this very long yet, so better hurry..... Apples, I'm quite organized and very good with numbers...... I like helping people and I believe I am a good and faithful Christian friend...... Thank goodness you didn't ask for our worst traits!!!!!! I have lots.... If I am up to the drive I have my nerve testing tomorrow morning in Bismarck..... Only takes 30 minutes they said... wonder how it works..... I am on so many medications now that I don't know what to take and what not to take..... But I haven't had a serious pain attack since GP put me on lidocain and muscle relaxors... So don't really know if the epidural shot is working or not,... I'm a bit afraid to test the waters and reduce meds, but this flu helped me with a bit..... couldn't get some of them down.... I can't remember alot of the stuff that is going on, but I do remember Jessica hurt herself and has to quit running... I sympathize and understand... I had to quit any exercise earlier and things just won't let me get back to it at all yet.... Maybe we'll both be better before long... Lori, I agree with the rest about GM Laura, sorry to hear about dad..... take care.. Phyll, you go girl... Arlene, good luck tomorrow.... I love you all but have to stop now and lay down.... Hope you all are doing well............Hugs and Prayers..... Julie

OMG.............. I have the stomach flu..........too dizzy to post....... bye..

Morning, woke with a bit of a headache and my stomach feeling funny..... Sure hope I'm not getting what DD had....... Now, did I not say, (IF) I'm feeling better???? Yes I did..... so I know if I'm still this way I can't do all that work...... But this isn't until October............and honestly, if I'm not better by then I may just shoot myself and get it over with!!!!! Kidding!!! But you get the idea.... I will not sabotage my progress..... Lori, sorry you have to work and no one will help you out...... Sure hope you enjoy that lobster.... Doesn't turn my crank, but I know so many just love it.... Well, better get dressed..... DD asked to have the old carpet we took out of our house and the carpet guy is coming to lay it today... It's a big piece so he will cut here and take it there to work on... I better not get caught in my jammies..... Talk to you all later Oh, sorry that Dassi was disappointed...... But she'll spring back and get what is right for her when the time comes.... Hugs to all........... Julie

Good evening friends..... I'm thankful to have had a not so bad day and am hopeful for a not so bad night..... I just can't get into FB..... I've been on for quite some time but never think to even go there... I did yesterday to see some pictures of my granddaughters......And they have changed everything since I first joined and so I'm lost when I get on there... I don't know how to set up any of the security things so I don't have to see what I don't want to..... Just not my bag....... I'm Julie Rader from ND if you look for me..... We just had supper and a game of pinnochle with friends at their house.... The girls won!!!! Just a nice relaxful evening... DH worked hard all day doing yardwork here, for DD, and for Mom..... He is bushed now.... A little TV and early to bed as he has to work at 7:00 tomorrow..... I was going to tell you all about a lady I met at my nieces GED graduation the other night... She was the speaker... Got her GED now at 53 years old..... but also recently had Bypass..... I went to speak to her to congratulate her on her loss.... She looked to be about 170 - 180 now.... She said she had lost 300 pounds... What a bunch of good changes in her life...... She was so happy...... We can all make it if we set our minds to it..... Whatever the challenge...... I need to remember that some days....... Lori, the pictures look as though the house is nice and open... Hope you will be very happy there..... AND.................... I want to be the first to wish you a Happy Birthday tomorrow...... I have my list and I remembered to put it on my calendar..... So do you have anything celebratory in mind for the day or just packing and running around???? Hope you have a great day.... This new year of your life is full of changes... Hopefully all great ones............... Have a special day tomorrow...... Janet, I have never been able to wear contacts.. With the problems I have no doctor will sell them to me.... I've never tried lasek to see if I qualify for that..... Probably not.... doomed to glasses...... Cheri, hope you have a nice evening with friends.... Peaches, is it Candice??? You and Judy have like minds and hope you two can connect and help each other with this.... Judy, you asked about wedding plans..... We have the church, reception hall, photographer, DJ, wedding dress, and menu all arranged. Need to get the invitations finalized, get started on the flowers... A friend and I are going to make at least the smaller ones for special helper.... Don't know about attendants and DD..... Bridesmaids have their dresses ordered..... Short black.....very pretty and can be worn for any nice party or event again.... She picked Tiger Lilies for her flower so a burnt orange and black are the colors.... I'm working on the guest list..... I have such a big family that it takes 100 invitations just to do them.... All sorts of little details run through my head all the time, but it will all come... We have lots of time.. The inportant things are covered.... If I am better............................ (yes, I said If!!!) I will be making all the food and the wedding cake...... Will have ladies from church do the serving...... If I'm not better then I will have to figure things out differently.... DD doesn't want a big fancy meal, but a sandwich/salad buffet..... I used to own a restaurant and have catered many a meal in my time so if I have my strength I will be fine.... So now don't holler at me............ I'm keeping open the idea I may not be able to do it all..... So, that's what I know so far...... Pre-marital counseling is going very well.... The computerized testing they did came out that they were on the same block in all areas.. Pastor was very happy to see they are so close on what they want their life to be like.... It was good for DD's confidence, too....... Now if we can just get our little girls to like each other a bit better....... We have good times and bad times, but they are young and we can't expect miracles that fast...... Well, better go fold some clothes..... Hope all are well and happy..... Rest well, another week is on the way... Hugs........... Julie