Best/worse/? Learn today? Come sit a spell, all welcome..

Oh Goodness... worried about Betty.... Hmmm.....
Susan Turkey soup sounds yum. I love soup. Crissy - please stop in when you can... wondering how you are doing.... Didn't you get to a swap as well ? what goodies did you get ?

Katie - I wonder if it gets as hot here as there. I know some folks just can't take it.

Dianne... SUCH great news... thank goodness. wonderful preparation though. I agree - you'd have thought someone would donate some items to the clinic. LOL Zone envy... well... if ya'll dropped by back in June you wouldn't be having zone envy.... just heat stroke....

Applesauce loaf... yum. Now one of ya'll has to send me the recipe. Taste both and send me the yummiest one..... I've never made it.
Laura LOL "Tight pants". Well - I was more associated with band nerds ( I mean that affectionately) so it was always a love / hate relationship with the Football team. They always got all the money... but I can't express this to anyone except on here because I'd be ridden out of Baton Rouge on rail.... Geaux LSU ! LOL....

I'll pop back - hope we hear from Betty....

Hi Mary & night crew,

Dianne, I am so happy you had a short day. Very considerate of that young man to take it all in and do that for you and Warren. And applesauce loaf sounds VERY good...with a cup of hot tea!

Mary, our 'zone envy" here is "very cold, didn't get out of the 40's...rain, wind and snow in the forecast". Yeah...I can do without that.

I had my water PT today...and it was so nice in the pool. VERY warm, and good therapy. I was able to walk somewhat....did quite the workout. THEN gravity promptly gave me a wake up call getting out of the pool...it actually made me tear up.

DH had his eye surgery today, repaired the macular pucker. Our oldest took him, he went in at 7:35....and was out at 8:05...and they were on the road home by 8:30. Dad took her out to breakfast and she came back here with him while I was at PT. Tomorrow is her birthday....can't believe she is going to be 28!!! I had her when I was 10!

Betty...where are you??? Was thinking weather related connections...but you could have gotten connections at work. sigh.

Debbie

Wow - Deb - Thought you were my age but you are only a baby at 38 ROFLOL!

wow after hearing about your weather I'm tempted to get in the car and drive up to come get you......our cold weather is approaching fast though...

Is it too soon to figure out if you are seeing progress? I suppose one day... It could take a while as Bev said.... Wonderful to have the kids stepping up.
Someone call Betty !

I d-mailed Betty - didn't want to phone her so late........
hopefully she's just "lost" this thread?!?!?!?!

Mary, the way I look at it....for five days after surgery, I couldn't move much of anything but three toes. I can now move four toes and the ankle on my left foot. And my big toe on my right foot. SO...slow. BUT...some improvement. Nerves take a very long time to regenerate....so...not much I can do. I am exercising, taking the vitamin supplements they wanted....and resting/elevating.

Won't lie...there are times it hits me like a brick wall, like the last two days. BUT I held it together this last month, and there will be some set backs I know.

Susan - Thank you so much ! How is the new job coming ?

Debbie - very good perspective.... I know it must be so frustrating...but I SO admire your courage... you are always the medical ROCK for us... (me anyway) I mean you KNOW your stuff.... but I have total faith that you are clued in to what its gonna take to get back to 100%....

So thank you for the update.... that's what I needed to know....and it sounds like the kids are helping as well.... ((HUGS))

Betty was supposed to meet Jeff and Julie for lunch together. Maybe she didn't feel well and stayed in Toronto!
Extremely tired tonight so off to bed.

Sweet dreams everyone!
Dianne

Dianne, I sure hope you can get some rest.

I am heading up soon as the kids get back. They went for ice cream. Hubby went to bed an hour ago and is whopped.

Sweet dreams
Debbie

New job's going well - just wish they didn't all wear "scent" cuz I'm highly allergic! I wondered why I was headachy last week and this, and then today I had a very bad allergic reaction - had to leave the office 3/4 of an hour early. Really could have left an hour earlier than that.........
I went out tonight and got some allergy meds. I don't usually carry any with me, but I normally work in a "scent-free" office. This is a 1st for me.......
Anyway, as they all like to wear scent, I guess I'll be the one who has to change, by taking allergy meds.

Susan - there is an office I go to from time to time and they have a warning on the office door that if you wear Perfume... please knock and wait outside....

So I know that is a problem for many folks....

Stayed up to watch TV with the DH tonight. Haven't felt up to par the past couple of days so haven't been on the computer much but am praying for everyone who needs them and laughing when appropriate. Hoping all's well with Betty. So glad things were easy for Warren and Dianne. Will check in tomorrow. Y'all have a blessed one!

Oh, BTW, we had roasted turkey breast, and tomorrow the DH is having sandwiches and I'm making turkey and wild rice soup for me. ☺

Morning all, thanks for the concern, should have popped in, just lack of energy..you all know how that is..

Getting myself ready for work, gab then

Waving to all

Good morning everyone!
I am worried about Betty, just not like her not to check in. Sending prayers that you are healthy and well and that maybe you just needed a little break and that is the reason you didn`t post.
If someone has her Phone number maybe call to see whats going on, we miss you Betty!!
Even if I don`t post that often, I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Been resting a lot in between quilting (trying to finish up some projects), more resting I guess because I don`t seem to make any head waves!! The darn fibro and arthritis is kicking my behind hard this week.
Love and hugs for everyone
Thea

There you are Betty!! Glad that you are ok girl!!!

http://davesgarden.com/contest/2011-photography-contest/
Here is a link if anyone is interested in the photo contest.

Morning Betty. Glad to see you posting.

Happy you are okay Betty. Sure do understand the tired though.....

Good Morning!!!

Dianne so glad Warren didn't have to wait, that is so nice of someone to actually pay attention! That never happens anymore!

Betty I'm so glad you posted, we were all getting worried and I was about to call your cell phone!

Debbie glad the water PT was good, it's amazing what water can do, even when you are getting out of the pool, that's the part I hate about swimming, you feel triple the weight you really are!

I'll try to come back in a bit and chat

Good medical news all around. Debbie, you inspire me. I get so discouraged at times; thank you for all you post.

I ordered a shoulder brace yesterday. Got helped by the service person at return2fitness as he listened to what's going on and then made a recommendation which I accepted.

I'm preparing a couple of packages to send to friends when I'm in Ca. If anyone wants blue glass pieces, let me know and I'll get you next time. We still have lots of blue bottles here and the dumps are open so I have a large collection. I also have a good tumbler so I can even tumble it for you. For the next trip.

Must get dressed and do some work.

hugs, katie

Here I is..

Want to go back and read the posts, just scanned and now need to re-read!

Start with, called the Dr.'s office a few times, no results, finally we found out the problem, remember when gmt. changed all my ID to Bessie Marie Alice Lapensee (who in the heck is she) that was earlier this year...well when my test results came back and they tried to match up with their client base, no go so she said she scrapped the results (think at that point she should have called the hospital because the results just might have been life/death disease and the hospital could have re-routed-maybe she did I don't know) anyway have an appointment on Tuesday at 3:15pm. Seems I have high levels of iron and a few other things..could be reason from extreme join pain, muscle pain etc. yikes this morning I had to virtually lift my right arm with left arm just to brush my hair..I've had pain before but this is ridiculous..every bone/every muscle hurts like (*&%!!! Come to work, put my head down, get home, go directly to bed, do not stop..take pain killers but they aren't helping..everyone has been giving me here different things to tell the doctor about..growth underneath my foot..even about the bite on my forehead..lol

As for Caleb's costume, I have pieces cut..because I could not find white/black diamond shapes I've put wonder/under on the black and then ironed them onto each piece of white, sewed each diamond so they don't come off, so far only sleeve is done, where diamonds meet I've glued diamonds etc. just toooo tired to even think about it. My goal is to work from home tomorrow, get part done, other part Saturday and get it to Caleb by Sunday.

Now off to read, be back in a bit

Debbie, hoping things are getting a little easier for you with the help of family and pt..How did Paul make out with his eye surgery..now there are two of you to look after, maybe it will encourage some family/houseguests who are going to school to follow that career.

Katie, safe travels..glad you got a quick appointment..maybe that is all it takes is some complaining. Let's hope that your friend can find a van for you at the auction..do you find most of the cars where you live are new models?

Shirley, so glad to see you post, thrilled about the Christmas swap as well, will hopefully have mine done and ready to mail on the Nov. 11th run to Buffalo..last week when I was mailing the santa faces I picked up some flat rate boxes so now to see what I can fit in..sorry to hear your mom is not doing well, am sure she's not thrilled about being in the hospital, but it's the best place for her right now.


See that you all got your santa faces, now own up, who ended up with the 2 defects??? lol who ever it is I shall replace with 2 more.

Be ack to gab with the rest I've not mentioned..can you believe I have about an hour of work

Here is where I'm adding the glittzzz



Dianne, it was wonderful to hear that the hospital staff saw that Warren could not handle a full day...know it means another trip but easier of both of you.

Thea, sorry to hear you've been in pain..hugs coming your way!

Susan, thanks for the e-mail...how's work today, getting a bit more understanding of their processes?

On Tuesday night on my way home in a small 10' section of roadway there were so many birds and I had no camera..on Wednesday I brought my camera and there they were...

Must be heading your way!

Betty, you posted the same picture twice. No birds? Are they geese? Glad to see you posting, but so sorry to hear about the lab mix up! If you have too much iron, is there something they can do?

I just Googled too much iron... This is a serious condition. Read this article.

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hemochromatosis/

How is hemochromatosis treated?
Treatment is simple, inexpensive, and safe. The first step is to rid the body of excess iron. This process is called phlebotomy, which means removing blood the same way it is drawn from donors at blood banks. Based on the severity of the iron overload, a pint of blood will be taken once or twice a week for several months to a year, and occasionally longer. Blood ferritin levels will be tested periodically to monitor iron levels. The goal is to bring blood ferritin levels to the low end of normal and keep them there. Depending on the lab, that means 25 to 50 micrograms of ferritin per liter of serum.
Once iron levels return to normal, maintenance therapy begins, which involves giving a pint of blood every 2 to 4 months for life. Some people may need phlebotomies more often. An annual blood ferritin test will help determine how often blood should be removed. Regular follow-up with a specialist is also necessary.


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Hmmm could account for a bit of memory loss, muscular problems, severe pain and tiredness..now to see what the doc says, he might say not high enough to do the above, but I will stress all these combined symptoms is overwhelming

Think this is the right one

Job's going better - understanding more of what I am to do - ie: document transmittals and processes of same........
Neil has been out of the office last 2 days, so am trying to figure out things on my own. Some of it is going well, other stuff will just have to wait.

Wow Betty - that's a lot of birds! I hope your mind clears up - it's difficult, I'm sure, to keep things straight when you're in such pain!!!!!

I was able to work with Tony for about an hour. We got a good system going where I bunched up the dry stems and he fed them into the shredder. My "help" often consists of pointing; I was glad to be able to do a little more. I also planted a small coral tree. I grew it from seeds I found in Chula Vista.

Betty, your shoulder problem sounds similar to mine. Maybe it's a bug that's going around. I'll let you know how my brace works. It should hold my arm down so I don't keep overusing it.

I'm tired and happy.

hugs, katie

Betty I suffer from hemochromatosis and once things level out it helps with the muscle pain. I have had a few blood draws but now they just keep check of the ferriton level. Glad you got it all figured out with the MHO and your Doc's office. I go by middle name and that alone causes huge problems I can't imagine what it would be like with a missmash of your name like they did.
Dianne

Pulling at straws, but sounds like it could be the culprit! How is Warren doing today? (and you of course)

Katie, home the brace helps you a bit..lordy seems were all going to H&^l in a breadbasket..lol

Called Ann, she asked that I call as soon as I had news from the Doctor's office.

Poor thing was sobbing like crazy, her SIL who has had cancel about the same time as her hubby Mike, was rushed into hospital..they at first thought it was reaction to the chemo, seems that she has had a massive heart attack..she was sleeping last night when they left the hospital, Northbay hospital was getting papers ready to have her flown to Sudbury..Ann's brother on his way to hospital got a call to say she had taken a turn for the worse and to call the family.

Ann was going to leave to travel up on her own but her brother preferred she be the go between the family..Ann told me she just couldn't handle calling each of them and answering questions so e-mailed them the updates..I'll drop in on my way home tonight..she sure could use a hug..maybe a prayer or two as well!

Life is not easy is it?

Prayers being said for Ann with all her situations...... my goodness a lot has been happening to her, especially so so anfter Mike passed on.........

Sending huge hugs and so many prayers for Ann and all her family. She is such a lovely lady and I hate the thoughts of her going through so much. Please let her know how much we care and that we will be praying for all of them...

Will Barb, actually she told me Tuesday night to let you know her computer isn't working, its in for repair, that being said, one of the girls must have loaned her one otherwise she would not have been able to send out e-mails to family with regards to her SIL...

As I was typing this I called, no answer so perhaps she's off to North Bay or she might be out shopping for supplies to make all the food she wanted to make for her brother and family..not sure
Know I did the same but it's hard also to call there and hear Mike on the answering machine..

drats and more drats

Off I go..working from home tomorrow..

Please let her know were all sending lots of thoughts and prayers.

Lots of prayers for Ann. HUGS TO ALL BEV
"Wedding Band" and "Peacock Curls" in the back.

Beautiful Bev, you are making it difficult to decide which I like most.

Got this email and even though I'm sure many of you read it, it's worth doing so again
 
 
I love the thoughts she lives by!!!


In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday... Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting...'
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:



'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug or just a friendly pat on the back...'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'





 


This message was edited Oct 27, 2011 6:11 PM

Betty that is beautiful and it really made me think. And tear up a little. I'm so sorry to hear of so much pain... I wish I could make it all go away...for every one of you....

((HUGS)) you all...
Mary

(((((((((((ALL)))))))))) know that you are loved by me, and the LORD (who always comes first in our lives!)

Morning everyone! Coffee is ready! Sweet orange rolls are fresh out of the oven!

Betty that does make a person stop and think. Thank you for posting.
LK I will take a roll. YUM

oh yum! fresh orange rolls - sounds good, but I've never had them. Love oranges, though!

logged in to get my time sheet for worrk - today I get it signed.....
cya L8tr!

Morning, oops afternoon..been quite a morning!

Got up at 5:30' got all the costume pieces our so I could formulate a plan, coffee in hand,sat at downstairs computer and no video input, must have played for an hour..thought I best head out to work seeing no computer..had just given new laptop to Jeff to make sure all work calendars are compatible and working, that finds me with only iPad which I can ar least get emails and forward emails..so I would try staying home and try and make do...

Darlene dropped in, checked my computer and no go so off she went to Staples for new monitor...hooked it up, still not working..called young woman in Vasey and will drop it off..should break down and buy a new system..no reason I need it because once the laptop is functional I should be ok. But I'd feel better having a back- up

So here I am, almost 1:00 and haven't touched the costume..as well, I've worked myself into a tigger, could not manage carrying monitor, nor vacuum for clean up of main unit so got myself a doozy of a headache..my own making!!

Maybe an hour nap, more drugs. Lol and I will mellow out

Waving to all..thanks for the sweets LindaKay