Healthy Choices

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

NursePat — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:28:13 GMT

Praying for Joe and Marti, and the rest of their family.

Could someone email me the link to the "getting to know you" thread? I guess I deleted it..can't seem to find it. Thanks

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

lusi — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:44:56 GMT

Hi everyone. Just checking in quickly while I have the chance. Will be keeping Joe and Marti in my thoughts, too. This is one strange visit for me. Will tell you all more when I get back to Finland. Anyway, I am eating too much and moving too little and that makes for lethargy. Hope you are all keeping well and enjoying good weather. I'm thinking of you! lusi

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

groucho_CT_ — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:09:29 GMT

Amen

Thank you Jo Ann.

I spoke with Marti this evening, too.

I know each of us will remember Joe and Marti in our prayers.

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

BBfanAnne — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:28:15 GMT

I just spoke to Marti a few minutes ago and she's doing as well as she can under the circumstances. She did ask me to post for her saying that she's been without her computer and at times even without her phone.

Joe is not doing well. Marti said that he is not strong enough to do very much at all. They are both hoping and praying that the new house will be finished soon and wanting very much to make the move into it. Marti has given the builder a deadline for the floors to be done and she is doing everything necessary to see that he meets it.

I assured her of our continued prayers. She said that the doctor gave Joe something to stimulate his appetite and it is working. If there was ever a time for our combined prayers, it is now. We all believe in the power of prayer and know that miracles can and do happen.

Let us, now, when our prayers are needed so urgently, pray every day and often, for the healing power of God's love to touch Joe and give him strength, heal his heart and help him to gain back the strength he needs. In Jesus name. Amen.

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

BBfanAnne — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:00:25 GMT

Hi, Just wanted to let you know that I tried Marti on her cell phone and didn't get an answer. I didn't want to try the house in case Joe was resting and the ring would disturb him.

I left a short message letting her know that we're all thinking about them and asking her to please check in with someone or the BB with a short message when she has time.

She's probably busy packing for the big move, or maybe Randy and the baby came in to visit. Praying that she and Joe are both doing well. Jo Ann

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

NursePat — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:03:11 GMT

Hello from HOT, STEAMY central Texas. I think we're right around 100, but that's pretty normal for us.

Some good news....our daughter-in-law's father got out of the hospital. He was in for 2 months and 3 days!! I haven't heard what kind of home health or physical therapy he'll need, but at least he's home.

I have this week to work then will be off for vacation. I plan to go to Wichita Falls, where I grew up from 4th grade on, and just see how things have changed. My brother still lives there...may or may not see him. I seem to stay on my siblings' "you know what" list, so I'll decide whether or not to even call. But I want to drive thru the old neighborhoods, by the schools, etc.

Viny, I'm sorry to hear about your brother in law....is your sister ok? How is Pat's brother doing?

Anyone talk to Marti?

Y'all take care. Pat

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

vammie — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:02:21 GMT

Good Sunday afternoon everyone.

There was somr strange wet stuff outside this morning....someone said it was rain~ We sure could use some...not a lot,but some. Doubt that what we've had was even measurable. But it is cooler...only 85º now.....and that's been our LOW too often lately.

Out for SS and church....had an excellent music program there with lots of patriotic music...very enjoyable.

Viny, so sorry to hear about your BIL....may he rest in peace. Prayers for Pat's brother also. Hope you have been taking it easy some this week.

Marti, please check in if you can. Has anyone called her? If not, please do so.

Not much going on except the laundry as the housekeeper is here today. I do have a busy week...as usual. But I'm glad I'm able to be busy.

Things were a bit tentative last night...strained, I guess, is the better word. Hopefully, I'll get the new care-giver in place soon. I don't like not being able to speak freely for fear of huring someone's feelings. It's interesting too that Shirley noted a difference in Charlene when she was here last month. I'm glad it's not just me!

OK...got to get some business done...

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

Viny, be careful on the road.

vammie

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

mojazz — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:08:13 GMT

Good Morning (barely). I was reading through the posts and just got a call from Kim. She just got a call from Roger that he is in such financial straights that he wants to turn the house over to her. Wow! That is a shocker. I told Kim it is a blessing and she’s freaking out. Wonder what DH will think of that. Roger would be down at his parent’s house since he always goes to church on Sunday with them, so his timing doesn’t surprise me at all. She will be coming over soon, so I better shower and get busy.

Plans got changed for today with me being sick yesterday. I wasn’t sure what it was, so thought it best for Don not to be around me. We’ll all have dinner next weekend.

I was going to respond, but will just give my condolescences to Viny. I am so sorry to hear of your BIL’s passing and also the medical problems with Pat’s brother.

Also, that is so sad that Verna’s caregiver feels the need to resign. Verna, you have been such a comfort for her in times of need, but she has too many problems now to even see the good in other people. She is probably very jealous of you. It is hard to know what she is thinking since none of us has the sort of issues she is dealing with.

I will try to make it back on here later.

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

groucho_CT_ — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:16:10 GMT

Good afternoon friends,

Barb you have good reason to be proud of you DGD,

But, I must agree it's always nice to hear it from other people.

Viny, my condolences on the passing of your BIL and prayers being said for Pat's brother.

Verna I am so sorry about Charlene. Remember I felt something wasn't the same when I was there.

What a loss for her ~~~you have been a true and constant friend ~~

I was hoping we would hear from Marti this weekend. She and Joe have so much going on. And, I know Joe isn't doing well. I wonder when Randi will come. Of course, she still has the big move. I don't know how she does it all. Marti if you are lurking ~~~we love you and Joe and are keeping you both in our prayers.

I'm not going to speak to each person today. I am not feeling well so I am going back to my dark and quiet room. I had a headache all day yesterday and finally it became a migraine.

Enjoy your day everyone. It's perfect weather here sunny with a cool breeze.

Shirley

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

bizeebarbie_OR — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:25:58 GMT

Good morning.

Viny, I'm so sorry to hear about your BIL and Pat's DB. How far will you have to travel to the funeral and does Pat's brother live closeby ?

Verna, I am sorry about Charlene. I thought she was working out well and you two seemed like friends. I will be keeping you in my prayers. She sounds like a troubled person.

Jo Anne, sorry Gabi is still having problems. I hope she feels better today. Was it stomach flu ?

Sounds like everyone else had fun though.

I would love the grape recipe. Sounds like something simple to make for family reunion. I'm not cooking a bunch of stuff up this year. I always feel like I have to make a lot of stuff and my sister says I shouldn't make anything since I'm having it at my house. Maybe she's right. I'll just do a couple simple make ahead things and relax this year.

It's supposed to cool down here this week . I'm hoping so. I feel all bloated and yucky in the heat. And I drink so much water and iced tea you wouldn't think that would happen. I should eliminate salt, I know. And wouldn't you know, those are the very snacks I crave !!

You can have your sweet drinks and desserts...it's that awful salt that I want.

Landen will be here soon. Heather and I are watching him while MJ works. His daddy will probably get off around 2 though. Both of them work weekends. In fact, they work anytime they get a chance. They take other people's shifts if they want a day off.

DD stopped in at the store where MJ works on Fri. night . In our town, they have First Fri. so that the first Fri. of every month they block off streets and have all kinds of things going on. Anyway, DD met MJ's boss that night. The boss told DD how much she likes MJ and how sweet she is. She said MJ is so good with the customers. They have 22 employees (3 businesses) and they are most impressed with MJ and feel that they are blessed to have her. We were all happy to hear that. Of course, those are the things her family knows about her but it's so nice to have people who don't even know us to reinforce our feelings.

Well kids, I must go and get things put away before the Young Lad ventures in.

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

BBfanAnne — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:36:01 GMT

Viny, I'm so sorry. Please accept my deepest condolences. My prayers are going out for your sister and her family. Also will keep Pat's brother in my prayers. God bless. Jo Ann

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

vin2242_il — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:08:47 GMT

Good morning everyone sorry I have not been to active on here lately had a call from my sister in MN that her DH passed away Friday morning we will be going up there when they call about the arrangements for the funeral. My sister said he had fell and broke his hip a few months back and just never got better spent the last month in the hospital but had a massive heart attack early Friday morning he was 74.

DW brother is also having problems, this is the one that weighs 365 lbs. has diabetes and drinks heavily he has poison in his right leg and it has swelled up so bad it looks like it will brake open, doctors have him on heavy doses of penicillin.

Please keep use in your prayers and God bless you all.

Viny

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

BBfanAnne — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:30:45 GMT

Good evening everyone, or I should say, good morning, since it’s the wee hours of the morning once again. We had beautiful weather today. It could have been a little warmer for the swimmers, though. When the kids got out of the pool, there was a lot of shivering going on. It didn’t stop them, from wanting to go back in though. Oh, the enthusiasm of youth is such a healthy thing. lol

There was, of course, lots of good food, too much, actually. One of the desserts was red and green grapes with cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar and chopped pecans ~ just delicious. Has anyone ever had it. I want to get the recipe, so if you would like it, I’ll post it. I don’t remember seeing it on RTR.

Pat A, I’m sorry the rain ruined your plans to go for a ride. I hope it cleared up at least long enough for your friend’s step daughter’s parade.

Shirley, I’m sorry to hear that Holly is still not feeling well. We thought Gabi was better, but, Ken and the boys came to the party alone. Judy was home with Gabi who became ill again today. She was fine for one day, and even got dressed in her swimsuit and was ready to leave when her tummy acted up again and she and Judy had to stay home.

You asked about her riding lessons, and what happened is that she missed her riding camp all last week, and they said she could make it up in August, but usually does take riding lessons once a week.

Maureen, before Laura’s and Kim’s divorce, I never realized any divorce could take two years. How complicated and how hurtful those two years are. I hope this is finally over for Kim and in a way that she is comfortable with, soon. Keeping her in my prayers.

Thanks for asking, and yes, Mom got a good night’s rest. Surprisingly, it was a quiet evening and I don’t even remember DH’s department getting one call during the night.

Congratulations to your DH on the great weight loss. Give him a big thumbs up from us. I know he’ll keep up the good work till he loses the last twenty pounds.

Barb, I wish we had a 4^th of July parade. What a happy and exciting parade that must be. So Landen is trying his hardest to take over the title Captain Destructo, lol I had to laugh about the poor dogs running when they saw him coming. He does sound so cute, though at this age. Enjoy all of it, as you know, they grow up so quickly.

Vammie, I’m so sorry about the incident with Charlene. I know that she must be so unhappy. How sad that she took what you jokingly said, the wrong way and is so hurt by it. It does sound like she has some major problems in her personal life, and you just might have hit a sensitive area, without knowing it. I hope she’ll feel better soon and realize just how much of a friend you are to her.

Well, it’s really late, so I should try for some sleep before morning comes. Hope everyone is having a good night's sleep. See you in the morning. Jo Ann

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

vammie — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:07:57 GMT

I;m OK...just bummed out a bit. My caregiver Charlene and I were joking around Thursday evening and I, in jest, said something that offended her. I've apologized but she's still holding a grudge. She came in last night all pouty and has decided that she can't work for me anymore. It's interesting that Barb and Donna both felt she wouldn't come back after the doc cleared her from surgery but she told me she was and I even asked her point blank. She has been acting weird since she lost her real job back in April...well, probably since she found out she was going to lose her job in April. Her company was assumed by a group in Houston and the office here was closed. They all could have had jobs in the Houston office but no one took advantage of that. Anyway...I'll have to find a new caregiver for the weekends. I talked with Flora, the other caregiver, and advised her. Her daughter will help fill in but her niece is interested and I interviewed her this afternoon. If her background check comes in clean, she wll start this week. She an interesting little dumpling...about 5 ft nothing and close to 200 lbs or more. She has the tiniest little hands with little fat sausage fingers....I think her frame is quite small. Anyway....we'll see how it all works out.

This is the note I sent to one of my older and wiser friends..

Apparently I've made a big error with Charlene. We were joking aroung Thursday night and I said something in jest that hurt her feelings. I apologized profusely but stand on the grounds that we were joking around. She's taken it personally and has tendered her resignation. Things are very strained between us. I don't know what more I can do or even if I should do anything. Charlene is a very needy person in that she needs to be liked by everyone and needs their continuing acceptance of her.

There has been speculation in a couple of my friends that Charlene would not come back to work after being released by the surgeon. I asked her point blank a couple of weeks ago if she was coming back and she said yes. She has moaned and groaned and pampered that hand beyond belief. I did check with the surgeon when we both had our appointments last week and the surgeon did clear her to come back to work with me.

She's said some hurtful things to me in the past year that I've just blown off but nonetheless they WERE hurtful. I just chalked it up to jealousy that I was able to get a new home and she'd just lost hers to foreclosure. When I'd have a little glitch here...like an electrical problem, she'd say "Are you sorry you bought this house?"....Heck...every house has glitches, brand new or used....that doesn't make the purchase a mistake.

And this is that friend's reply to me:

This might explain why she wasn't at Sunday school class last Sunday. I hope she comes tomorrow - and perhaps somehow we can find out just what is troubling her. She has been a loyal member of the class and seems to enjoy it very much. We have prayed her through a lot of her troubles - and like you have helped her financially from time to time. I don't want you to worry about her taking offense to something you said - I am sure it is deeper than that and it doesn't even involve you. Perhaps she is having some "hard times" with her grandson or her daughter. Her life is "NOT" a bed of roses with her family. I will join you in praying that she gets over her "down time" and comes back to the people who love her most - and that is YOU and the folks in our Sunday school class.

So you can see why my day has been wasted. I'm sorry for Charlene and can't imagine why the heck she'd quit a job when she is out of work. She won't be eligible for unemployment via me due to quitting on her own.

OK...I've got to go slice up the brisket and figure out what else is for dinner...I'm hungry.

Sorry for dumpin on y'all...

vammie

Re: Healthy Choices Fourth of July Weekend 7/4th&5th/09

mojazz — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:17:39 GMT

Most people must be busy, although Verna did pop in for a minute.

I've been madly cleaning and straightening and need to go to the Farmers Mkt to get my fruit and some meat, etc. I have the chicken but need a 1/2 lb of burger meat for the beans.

I have this tummy issue and feel backed up, but finally feeling better. I've mostly eaten fruit, water, and some apple juice. I did have a piece of toast with my banana for breakfast, but I don't think it agreed with me. I probably need some 7-up or something bubbly.

Anyhow, I may run down to the Neighborhood WalMart to get some of the non-produce items and at least get those out of the way. I really should have gotten all my food items yesterday but figured today would be ok. Jo Ann, if you're around, I'm going to try that sponge cake and spoon some of my frozen peaches over it. I'm halving the recipe since I only need 1 - 8 inch round. Will let you know how it turns out.

Barb, you got in there while I was taking too long. Sometimes I get up to do something, like this time to make the iced tea, and when I come back, many minutes have passed. Richard is probably about 5' 9" even though he says 5' 10. His goal is 200 lb and that's what the doctor said too since he has a muscular frame. He's having to pay for sitting around and eating too much and most importantly, drinking full sugar soda instead of water. And I don't think you have seen a picture, I just might have to find one, although he's not a smiley type guy.