Mrs. Bubba

Hey everybody, you've all been so busy posting again.. I've been very "busy" today with Mimi... She has been a handful today... Napping now and her mother will be here soon......Thank goodness..... Great, around here they instruct you to remove all nail polish before surgery.... I'd hate for you to wake up with it all gone!!!!! I'm about like you about winter... I don't start to whine until it gets "very" cold... I was only out for a couple minutes today, so can't say much. It's 3 above zero right now... We do have a warm up coming next week into the 20's..... I got another batch of cookies done this morning and they are in the freezer now... DH went to Bismarck by himself to do his shopping, so he's feeling pretty smug about being done... That's the extent of his Christmas duties... He leaves all the rest for me.... I have so much left to do and I don't know where to begin... Jewel, I just got put on anti-depressents 3 weeks ago... Cymbalta.........don't feel much like they are working.... They said I should notice a change after a week... Glad you got yours and I hope they help you... Have fun at the Nutcracker... Laura I got up and turned my heat up about the time I was reading your post about sitting by the pool... So, tell me, what kind of weather do we expect in February???? Do you still swim then? OKAY GANG, I just booked my flight to FL..:eek:...Whew!! I managed to get it done the way I was hoping so that part can be paid by my FF miles and the rest by me.... My military connection came through for me..... She booked me on the window or the aisle for all flights... So, now that worry is over, I just have to worry about the all the rest...... I'm 57 years old, I guess I should be able to do this!!?? Well, just found out I have to be somewhere at 7:30 and I haven't made supper and have to do my hair... better hustle.... Take care all...TTYL.....Julie

Thanks for the pictures, Apples, but you can keep your snow... We have our own, but maybe not quite that much... It is fridig cold, though.. Had to go out to haircut and get Mimi.... Warmed the car, for sure!!!! Great, it sounds like we were about like you this morning... Too cold for my tastes.... Arlene, sorry you won't be coming to Fl.... glad you had such a good time on your trip... Hope you are feeling better soon..... Laura and Cheri, thanks for reassuring me about what my last doc said.. I'm just in the "wait" mode now to see if insurance will let me have that MRI. Well, I got one batch of bars done and in the freezer and also make one batch of honey butter to use for gifts. It makes a wonderful looking gift in a pint sealer with a Christmasy looking top on it... Mimi is sleeping now so I might mix up another batch of cookies.. My energy runs low about this time of day.. Take care all, Julie

Good morning to you all. I slept pretty well last night but woke early.. Thought I would check in before I start my day. I don't feel too bad so think I will try getting some Christmasy things done.. I have decided what kind of homemade gifts to make for nephews and nieces and such and need to get started. Also had a bright idea about a Christmas picture for DH and me. We'll see if he agrees... It's will be an outside picture and it's a brisk 17 below this morning with 27 below wind chill factor.... Good day to stay inside, but do have an appointment for a haircut at 1:00... Will pick Mim up after as DD works at the daycare in the same building and she will just take her to work today for a bit.. That works for me.... Well, DH just got up so gotta get moving before he takes off on me... I need his input on some things. Hope you all have a good day.... TTYL............ Julie

I've never had a dishwasher.............. lived in this house for almost 20 years....... There is really no place for one... I've asked a couple times, but DH just kind of shruggs... I don't mind doing dishes... so it isn't a big deal... I have made up my mind that when the time comes for my mother to leave this earth, the first 2 things I will do with my inheritance is pay off DD's college loans, and get a whole new kitchen.... Then I'll have a dishwasher!!!! Till then, I'm fine... I haven't even stuck my nose out the door today. DH says it's bitter cold here, too... Janet, I think the problem is that I'm in North Dakota and we don't have every airline flying in here.... Northwest and United is about it, so I'm at their mercy or have to drive to Fargo or Minneapolis... Don't want to do that either.... I just got frustrated and told DH I was staying home and he gave me heck...... So, I guess I'll figure it out some how.. My FF miles aren't enough to cover this high of a fare and I can't get through to my military connection... I'm quitting for tonight... It gets me down... Mimi is napping and her mother will be here soon, so I have the evening to myself, sort of... DH wants me to help him file for SS online tonight.... He isn't to swift on the computer..... Hope everyone has a good evening. TTYL........... Julie

Yup, she found my purse and broke my sunglasses :thumbup: Oh, you gotta love 'em....................

Thanks for the tips, girls.......... Apples, with traveling 500 miles to get to Fargo and back and a motel as I would have to go the night before to get on a morning flight, it's not much of a savings and a long ride in the middle of winter, so I'm not ready to do that yet... I'll talk to DH and do some more checking first.. Thanks for the offer... gotta run, Mimi is into something:scared2:!!!! Julie

Morning all, Lori, you asked about my appt.... it was dissappointing for the most part... One thing I haven't mentioned to all of you yet is that my pain is better since not PT... go figure!!! Anyway, with all the drugs I have been sleeping better and when the pain does hit it has been easier to handle.. Anyway, he checked me over and feels strongly that it isn't my shoulder at all and never has been... I have always had good range of motion with it even when it was hurting so badly... He thinks its my neck causing the trouble and radiating the pain to the shoulder and arm... He ordered an MRI and then back to see him after the results to set a plan of attack.. They were able to get me an appt for the MRI for tomorrow (Wed) which was a big shock... So we left and went shopping.. A couple hours later got a call saying my insurance wouldn't sign off until they got more information so the appt is cancelled..... So, I'm still just waiting to see... He did give me more pain meds so I'm good there for a month or more... And at least with no PT the pain is better, so I just don't know what to think.... The plans for Florida sound just fine... it will all work out, I'm sure... I checked on Priceline and my fare would be $626 with one stop in Minneapolis.. Gott do some more checking. I've never really done this.. With DH's work we had access to a travel agent who booked all our flights. I've never done this.... Will have to get a bit more educated... and no time now as Mimi will be here in 15 minutes and I need to do a couple things first... Linda, prayers are with you that all is going to go fine.. We'll here from you when you are ready.... Bless you... Everyone have a good day.... TTYL........ Julie

Okay, I'm now freaking out a bit...... I'm really going to fly by myself???!!!!! Now, how the heck do I get a flight booked???? I have ff miles to use I think.... And we have a thing with the military,too, so I guess I'd better do some research.... So, for the sake of my clarity.........Flying into Orlando, FL on 2-11-10 and leaving from Orlando on 2-14-10.............right??? I'm hardly believing I'm doing this.... Will we be using taxi service to get to the condo??? Or do we have a special meet up place??? And how does Laura figure in here now??? I'll feel so bad if she doesn't get to make it. Is this close to her home?? Okay, big doctor appt in the morning. DH is coming along and we will do some shopping, too....Will try to fill you all in tomorrow... Have a good night... Julie

Good Sunday morning friends, I'm up early for some reason.... couldn't sleep and decided to get up and get my shower and then check in here... Nice to have more new people, so welcome Jewel and Deb.... This is a great place... Just don't wait too long between checking in or it takes a long while to catch up with your reading. We're a busy bunch..... I'm 57 and got banded 8-08... Started at 387 and have lost 106 pounds.... I've had major (non-band) medical problems the last 7 months and my weight loss has been almost at a standstill for that long.. I'm hoping 2010 will get me my complete health back and a new determination to get after the next 80+ pounds I want to lose.... But I'm still happy to have this much gone. I'm married and have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I live in North Dakota and only have 1 daughter and 1 granddaughter who live close.. I do daycare for my little Laromi (Mimi) who is 2 1/2... My DH and I are retired so I do mostly as I please when I'm not sick or hurting.... Love to cook and bake and EAT!!!!!! Try not too do much of that anymore, but it's hard.... We got the church decorated for Christmas yesterday.. Today DH and I are covering for some friends so must be greeter, ushers, and janitor at church this morning.. I also have to read the lessons and am the communion assistant. Don't mind all this.. DH will probably have to shovel a bit of snow, but it's isn't alot..... I plan to just have a lazy day after that. Monday is my big appt with the Pain Management Specialist finally... We'll see what happens... Linda, I was under the same notion as you about getting as many people in a condo as possible to save expenses. Hopefully that will work out... Good luck now with you surgery... I hope everyone has a blessed Sunday..... Worship and rest........... a great combination... TTYL........... Julie

Okay, it's plain to see that I just can't keep up anymore with Mimi here most of the day... I'm way behind again with posts.. finally finished reading.......... Apples, you can count me in, I guess.... As far as your suggestion goes, it works for me if it does for the majority.... Sleeping is a hard thing for me now, so a nice recliner does me just fine....I'm up for most anything, but sharing expenses is what I'd prefer... Too bad about the king sized bed..... the twins work out great, but a king-sized is harder... Unless we have a slumber party and all dive in together!!!!!! Anyway, I'll go along with the majority........... Jewel, sounds like you better find someone you can talk to about all this.... A pastor, or your parents...... a good friend... You must be feeling so alone right now.. Keep coming back here and we'll do whatever we can for you..... Lori, things will work out..... You sound like you can handle whatever comes with grace and ease.. Just talk it through and the right decision will come... Best of luck.... Have guests coming for supper and cards so better get my meal started while Mimi is napping.... (Yup, she went down today, thank goodness!!) DH made sure to wake her up early this morning.... DD is still not home from her sleep study...... Have a good evening all.... Julie

OK all this talk about workout pants has me interested. I don't wear them because in my experience they just shrink up to "capri" length the very first time I wash them... I'm tall and hate short pants. So, Apples, Champion is the brand that won't shrink up on me????? And where on-line do you go to order them???? I'd like to try a pair if all that is true. Meredith, hope things go well for you.... Do like the others said and try not to obscess about it and just wait to see what happens.. could just be a fluke... Take care.... Jewel, the gals are right.... Be assertive with her and be sure your husband knows you need him to back you up.... You can't be all alone in this situation... Support from the people in your life is half the battle.... Laura, feel better soon... I'm thinking a cold is trying to hit me, too.. I've been doing Zimax and Airbourne for a few days and it's staying down for the time being.. Yup, been there with the kids needing something fast.... Those teachers sometimes forget we are just mothers!!!! Maybe you can borrow one from someone??? Great, you must be getting excited for you surgery.. what day is it again?? Phyll and Janet, have fun tonight... I'm a bit jealous that you get to see each other so often..... Good for you guys... Well, I got my packages all wrapped and under the tree today.. Mimi comes now soon and will stay the night.. I'm tired... I think I forgot to tell you all that I fell out of my hot-tub the other night.. Got in naked and slipped off the edge when getting out....right on my left cheek..... OUCH!! Still a bit stiff and sore... Always something with me!!!!! Anyway, DH is eating leftovers and I feel a bath coming on before Mimi comes... Have a great evening everyone... Love to all........... Julie

Morning, yup I slept pretty well last night.. My little routine stopped the pain from going ballistic and I went to sleep around midnight and woke when DH got up at 6:00, but went back to sleep after he left at 7:00 until almost 9:00..... That's amazing for me these days... So I should have energy for something today.. Mimi is going with DD to work for awhile as DD has her sleep study tonight finally..... will have Mimi for the night.. Anyway, DH is off to get his tractor... Actually it's mine.. Was my dad's and mother gave it to me.. He had had it restored and it was ready to pick up... At $1000 is should look pretty good!! Can't wait to see it... So, come next June I will be driving it in a parade if DH has his way!!!! Since Mimi won't be here for awhile I should wrap some gifts... I'm not done shopping, but the tree always looks so bare without gifts.... I have a few to wrap up.. I'm afraid of my little one undoing what I do, though..... Yes, Apples, I will post pictures when I get them... I'm terrible about taking pictures... Never think untill the moment has passed..... Well, as we all start our day let's pray it's a good one for everyone... You are all so special and I'm so happy to have you to share things with... Thanks...... Julie

OMG, I was only off for a day and a half and I had to read 5 pages.... Wow, you guys are busy.... Would love to rehash everything, but I just got home from budget meetings for church and I'm hurting and tired.. Had a bath and now my cream is tingling and I'm about ready for my "drugs".... Maybe I can relax and sleep then.. Mimi put me through my paces today... No nap!!!!! Hard on this old grandma...... My decorating is done and I've started to think about holiday goodies, but have made none yet.. Hate to start too early... Just don't need all the temptation just yet.... Apples, the fudge sounds good, especially the mint stuff... Janet, I'm all for sharing addresses to send cards.. Hope others will, too... I'll e-mail you tomorrow.... Laura, gosh I'm thinking of you.. My little girl was 10 when my dad was going through this and he was the only man in her life.. It was incredibly hard on all of us.. You just take care and keep doing whatever feels right.. The cake sounds wonderful.... I love Paula Dean... Great, Dee, Linda, Eva, Cheri, Melissa, Charlene, Laura K, Meredith and whomever I may have missed accidentally, I read every word and am thinking of you all.... Hope all who are feeling bad get better and those who are doing well stay that way... Welcome newbies... Sorry, but I gotta head for the drugs.... Love to all.... Julie

Morning girls, Apples, I noticed the picture of your dog right away but neglected to comment.. He's a very handsome fellow... I'm not really a dog person.. I like them okay from a distance, but not up close.. We had a big (115 #'s) black catahoulla cross for 13 years... Spike.. had to have him put down last year as his quality of life had taken a bad turn.. He was a good dog, but was a gift for DD shortly after my dad died... and he truley was DH's dog.... They were inseperable.... I just took care of him... He and I did pretty well alone when DH was in Iraq for 15 months, but he missed DH so badly... Would cry and bark a lot.... Anyway when he was gone we decided no more dogs.... We have cats, but some days could do without them, too, after they throw up on my floors....... anyway, I can see why you love yours so much.... It's been so nice here that we are spoiled.... This morning I can hear the wind howling and I know it's cold out there... I have to be in Bismarck by 9:00 for an appointment... Gonna get my new winter coat out for this trip... haven't worn it yet... I got started with my decorating yesterday, but the house is still in a shambles as I'm not near finished.. I had to go slow... Don't have the tree up yet. Hope DH will set it up while I'm gone and then I can decorate it tonight after Mimi goes home... Don't need her kind of help yet this year..... Maybe next year.... My shoulder took a break and was okay for a couple days.... But it let me know it wasn't much better last night... Had a time with it again.... Have to pick up more pain pills today and then see that pain doc on Monday.. Can't wait for someone to help me... Janet, great pic of you and your boy... What did you ask Santa for?????? Eva, what a big job to tackle this time of year... Don't hurt your back!!!! It's a nice thing to get done, though... Cheri, sounds like you had a great time in a beautiful place.... Was that Tennessee??? I've never been there.. Meredith, the gal was probably just thinking you would want it fixed sooner than later... glad you are going in... Take care of yourself.... Well, better go get myself ready to go.... have a good day everybody.... TTYL................ Julie

Hi friends, sounds as though everyone had a good holiday. Mine was fine, too.... I ate all the wrong things, but enjoyed everything I ate.... This morning the scale was right on target.... So, I didn't gain anything and that makes me very happy... Was prepared to see 2 or 3 pounds.... Anyway, like Janet, I'm back to eating healthy and all the bad stuff is now gone...(There's a couple pieces of pie, but the kind that don't tempt me much). I'm trying to do my inside Christmas decorating today... gotta go slow and my heart isn't really interested... I could us a little energy from Apples and probably some decorating tips... I'm a simple kind of girl so nothing is elaborate and I also have a toddler in the house 50% of the time.. have to make it Mimi friendly.... Hate to be scolding all the time "don't touch"!!!! After all Christmas is for kids.... Apples and Great, you both look so amazing... Hard to believe you were ever "fat girls"........... Beautiful ladies having a nice time... Wonderful...... Laura, love your family pictures.... You look wonderful, too..... Meredith, get an unfill, you need to eat more than you are now.. I bet a little bit will do the trick.... Wish I could get to that spot... I just had a fill and although I can tell it's there, it isn't what I really want... Take care now........... Everyone else, hope you check in again soon... We will all be so busy with Christmas preparations now. It'll be fun to hear what everyone is doing... Take care.. and enjoy............Hugs to all........... Julie

Morning, did everyone survive the big meals??? I did... I ate what I wanted and it wasn't turkey.... Had none.... did have pie... One piece with cream.... Didn't overdo anything just didn't eat the band way.... And my pain stayed manageable all day and even into the evening.. Got me a bit about 1:30 this morning, but another dose of tylenol and a fresh ice pack and I went back to sleep, so all in all it wasn't too bad... Thankfully!!!!! I do have a house to get back in order.. with 2 toddlers here you know we got a workout with toys and such.. DH is off building shelves for my mother and I'm just doing nothing right now... Had to do a good deed for one of our renters and go restart their computer.... We had power outages on Wednesday night and it knocked their computer.. They are in Fargo and needed someone to help... So that's done... Just a little walk across the street....So the rest of the day is mine... No Black Friday shopping for this girl... We may run into Bismarck tomorrow after a funeral we must attend... DH will help with military rights... Phyll, I don't care much for turkey, even if it is moist..... The deli stuff on a sandwish is okay... So I'd probably have done jerky too.... I hide things all the time or I'd never get any.... DH is a bit of a garbage gut!!!!! Hope all is well with everyone... I'll check back later.... Julie

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Janet.........and to all our friends out there.... I'm up cooking, too.... Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravey, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, coleslaw, homemade honey wheat bread, relish tray, 3 kinds of pie and whipped cream................. very traditional here... and easy, too.... mostly all prepared, now just have to wait for it to be time to cook... I do have to peel potatoes yet.... Praying for a pain-free day.... Love and good wishes to all............. Julie

Hi all, everyone is busy with food preparations... Me, too... Got my pies done and all the rest organized for morning.. Won't take much..... don't feel the need to do a lot of housecleaning as it's just my family and they know I'm not on the top of my game... Mimi was a handful today and kept me hopping.. Just full of energy the way a 2 year old should be.... My shoulder is quiet right now so I'm praying it will hold off and just let me sleep tonight... Apples, you have such a good, generous heart.. I'm sure those people were so happy to get your goodies... Bless you for caring about them.... I'm sure they will find a way to go on without their friend... they must... she wouldn't want them to stop being together.... Meredith, you be careful with that restriction... It sounds like it could be too tight... Linda, enjoy your holiday now... surgery time will be here soon.. I'm sure you will do wonderfully..... I'll be praying for you.... Janet, thanks for the update on Laura.... I'm sure she is so stressed.......we must keep her in our prayers... You have a great time with your family.... My supper didn't go down tonight..... maybe I'll go try another bite... Don't know why..... Just need to pick up my kitchen and finish dishes and then sit and relax til bedtime.... I'm so thankful for all of you friends.. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving with happy times with your family and friends... We are all so lucky.... God has blessed us all.............. Julie

Just a quick catch up before my pills kick in..(I hope). It's been a long day with more pain that usual... I could usually handle the daytime okay and the real pain hit at night... Today has been most of the day... Dang it.... So, I took all my pills a bit ago and hope they will kick in soon... Apples, it's my brother's birthday today, too... He is 53 today...... the one from SD.... He loved the butterscotch pie I took him last week as a birthday present... I didn't realize it was Phyll's birthday now, too... Which day is yours??? Happy birthday!!! Apples, I've spent many birthdays alone, too, especially when DH was on shift work and Guards.... There are lots worse things.. Knowing you are loved is the most important and I'm sure you know you are!!!!!! Cheri, I'm sure your daughter will do just fine with your instructions... It's so good to have family around for these holidays... Can't imagine those who have no one to share with..... We are really blessed.... Have a great time in TN...... Apples, I wasn't good at following the protein first rule today either... I can't eat every hour, but I tend to snack more when Mimi is here.. She likes my rice cakes for a snack so that isn't so bad... And she likes my split pea soup... I hope you can get a few pounds back on so you can just eat normally for awhile.. Gotta be hard trying to get in so many calories... Your 50th birthday sounds like it was a blast... Gotta have those things to remember.... We did one like that for my dad and it was one of the highlights of his life.... He never forgot it.....worth all the effort just to see him smile.... Well, I feel things calming down some, so should go try to relax...... maybe I'll sleep some tonight.. I did have a nap earlier... Mimi comes at 8:00 tomorrow as DD has a doc appt.... Will need my strength.... Goodnight friends... Have a good one... Julie

Happy Birthday, Apples............. I figure any birthdays are wonderful..since the alternatives aren't so great... have a great day..Your friend, Julie

Linda, love the pictures of you and your granddaughter working out , but girl you need a new work-out top....... It feels good to wear something too big after wearing clothes that were too tight for so long... My DH hates it when I wear the big ones now... I enjoy the lack of restriction... WTG, girl................

Morning everyone............ It's Thanksgiving week.. hardly seems possible that the year is almost over.. and time for Christmas soon.... I'm not ready for all this yet... I'm managing to get some sleep... The sleeping pills must be making me more sleepy all the time. Yesterday we were to dinner (noon meal) at friends.. Their Thanksgiving with some of their kids.. Big meal..but I did just fine.........no dessert even... But I couldn't stay awake after... slept in the recliner until DH woke me to go home at 3:00... Then I slept more when we got home.... The pain has become more constant now than before and it is really hitting me right now... Ice packs seem to help... I have to figure out how to strap one on so I can still get some things done.... I'm cooking TG dinner, too.... Just us, DD and Mimi, Mom, and my one brother's girls..... he has to work... So it will be 9 + 2 babies.... Not a big deal for me, so it should be pretty easy... Mother is doing the turkey.. No one to have to impress so I can just do my thing.. Will do pumpkin, apple, and rhubarb pie.. Brother's girls just love rhubarb...... and will do some homemade ice cream maybe to go along with it... Haven't decided for sure about that yet... Need DH to help if I do.... Apples, so sorry to hear of your farm loss.... Your DH must have an even dispostion... takes things in his stride.. Good for him, and for his heart!!!! Hope you are okay.. Today will come the final work for your mom and her family... I expect with that will come another big let down for you... Be carefull now, we have to have you strong for all that's left for this year.... Janet, Phyll, and Eva what great pictures. Looks like you were having so much fun... Great jewelry, too.... Eva, glad you made it home without any big problems.. Some guys like to take advantage of a woman with car problems..... Linda you sound good... I enjoy bread and butter so much and miss it terribly... And I seem to be able to eat bread anytime... I can PB on ice cream, but not bread..... Just my luck...... All your recipes sound wonderful, will have to try them out sometime soon... Don't know if DH will do turkey chili or not... He's gotta have his red meat!!!! Great, you have a wondeful and safe trip.. Stopping a little every so often is good for everyone... Take it easy and good luck on your next surgery... Someone is having a hip done, but can't remember who... good luck to you too.... Will change your life drastically I'm sure.... Well, better go get my day started..... Laundry and Mimi on my list... have a good day.............. Julie Oh, almost forgot.......the scale has moved..... 279 this morning so that makes 108 lost.... Hope it stays gone... :biggrin:

Hi everyone, I'm still here... I've been reading everyday, but decided not to post as I don't have much of anything to say but my same old complaints.. I'm tired of all of it and I'm sure you are tired of hearing it, too.... Let's just say I've had no positive progress... I did have appointments yesterday... PT guy said he didn't think it was working and we should stop.. He went to get a doctor, who said I need to go see a pain management guy, but the earliest appt they could get me was 1-19-10................ Ahhhhhhhhh, that's 2 months for pete's sake... Then they decided to try someone else, but I had to leave for another appt.. Chiropractor says I have an inflammed nerve in my upper shoulder/neck area causing all the trouble now.. Use ice packs as much as possible.... Then off to the regular Doctor... She is so great... I told her about everything that is going on.... including my worries and such that I wrote here to all of you a few days ago... She had plan... See a pain management person who will do injection therapy right into the spots that are causing the pain.. The got me an appt for 12-7.... that's a lot sooner than 1-19........ Then she put me on an anti-depressant for a couple months and also gave me a sleeping pill to help me get some much needed regular sleep.... It's a plan..........but it sure didn't help anything about last night... I took pain meds and 1 sleeping pill at 9:00..... by 10:00 I was in horrible pain again.... and nothing let up for a couple hours... woke up at 2 ish and took another pain pill and a sleeping pill.... Tonight I will take 2 sleeping pills... It said 1 or 2 at bedtime and I guess I made the wrong choice last night.... So, I gess I have to figure out how to make it until 12-7 when I can get some injection therapy to help me with this mess..... Sorry to be whining all the time, but it comsumes me most of the time.. I was telling the GP how I can't seem to lose anymore weight... She said, "of course not, you're body is so torn up from everything you've been through that it is in protection mode and it is doing what it thinks is best.." I was happy to hear that kind of answer.. Maybe I'm not as much of a failure as I've been feeling... And when I told her that I was just waiting for the next thing to happen.......... she laughed and said there was no way.. I've had my three now.....things always come in 3's and I'm done now... Just a silly superstition, but I liked it anyway... I was glad to have visited with her and I'll hope her plan is a good one... I guess time will tell... Today I'm not doing very much... had a little nap... DH is off doing things for mother and DD.... Hope our "3 musketeers" are off having a great time today... I'd like to be a mouse in the corner to hear everything... Hope they are having fun... Oops, gotta go, DH is hollering... Hope everyone is doing well and having a good weekend..... TTYL...Julie

Morning.......I did go to bed, but jumped into mine with DH... Fell asleep shortly thereafter and slept until 7:30... That was a relief.... Pain is more bearable today, hiding just underneathe the surface.... Yes, I plan to talk to my GP on Friday... The PT I get is just gentle stretching and then ultrasound to break up the calcium crystals in the tendons... They say those are the culprits that cause the pain... But, I sure do need something to change.. After the fiasco yesterday with Mimi and my mother, DD told Mom she could have Mimi today, so I get a day off.... I don't mind having her at all... We have worked out a system so that she knows not to ask me to pick her up or carry her.. She climbs up on me and sits or walks with me... We get along pretty well most days.. I don't believe she is causing any of my discomfort.. They say I need to be normal in my activities... anyway I have a day to myself with no trips to Bismarck until Friday.... What to do.....??? Just catch up with the house I think..... maybe a load or two of laundry... Apples, I'm sorry you are so blue.... You've been going on high since the day "mom" died and now things are slowing down and the reality hits... Gonna take a while.. You're right to get out... Wallowing in those feelings does make them worse.. I know this from experience..... Those men of yours are so lucky to have you around for them.... And left over scalloped potates are yummy anyway!!!!! I, too, color my own hair. I'm just too cheap to pay all the money they charge to get it done at the shop.. If I let mine go I would be mostly white now, too... My mother has been pure white for many years, and her mother was that way too... Idon't care to go there, so color I must..... Your have a good day now.... Hope everyone is busy with something fun and exciting.. Enjoy your day... TTYL....... Julie

Well, it's 1:00 AM and I'm still awake and in pain.. It had me crying a while ago... Poor DH just stands over me trying to think of something to do for me.. Took my new pill at 9:30.... Not what I was hoping for in a new routine.... Just got out of a hot bath and smeared some analgesic cream on my shoulder... It's tingling now and it feels so good.. can feel the pain hiding underneath, but it still feels good to experience a different feeling.... I'm going to try to lay down again and see if I can relax now... I may go try the guest bedroom so as not to wake DH... Hope the rest of you are sleeping like babies..... Night night..... Julie