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  • About Me

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    stardust

    Female, 53, Married
    MI, USA
    Member since March 14, 2007

    • About Me

      I was born in N.C.Have lived in 7 different states & traveled thru others.I'm a mom of 3, grandma to 9 & greatgma to 1.My Love & I got married on our 21st anniversary; Aug 2008. My daughter Trish was dxs with CD. That's what brought me to this website.I've been a caregiver for over 30 yrs...Caring for a handicapp girl(LANIE) for past 19 yrs.I love my family & friends. I have many different ailments.As you will see on my page.I ache & have pain on a daily basis..which I have learned to live & deal with.I am in general a happy person.I love to make people smile/laugh.In return I love for someone to make me smile/laugh..As they say;"What goes around comes around" Treat others as you'd like to be treated!! Well that's me..The one thing on internet or even on my cell phone that REALLY upsets me is "CHAIN LETTERS"..I so hate them & will delete.We have enough in general life to worry about without stupid things added to our worry..LOL..I have been on this website for over 29 months now..I am happy & blessed to have met some special people..I have become more than DS friends with some...Maybe some day a DS meeting spot..that would be nice.. Also, my Hubby Hates GlITTER and TINSEL(icicles)..So we don't do GlITTER .........:)

      I was born in N.C.Have lived in 7 different states & traveled thru others.I'm a mom of 3, grandma to 9 & greatgma to 1.My Love & I got married on our 21st anniversary; Aug 2008. My daughter Trish was dxs with CD. That's what brought me to this website.I've been a caregiver for over 30 yrs...Caring for a handicapp girl(LANIE) for past 19 yrs.I love my family & friends. I have many different ailments.As you will see on my page.I ache & have pain on a daily basis..which I have learned to live & deal

    • Interests

      I have many interest..I love friends(friendship)..Mother nature..flowers/plants, hummingbirds, collecting seashells; nature of all kinds..camping/tubing/hiking/quadding..Sharing times with friends, Alone time, Music; yea most all kinds I'm not crazy over opera, country(some), or alot of gospel..Happy upbeat music...Raggae/Blues..I do love some raggae..Bob Marley Yea man...We played ALOT of raggae for Lanie when she was in hospital in 2003 having MAJOR surgery..Some of the nurses & her docs didn't like it & I'd say, we're not playing it for you, we playing it for Lanie!! Photography..I always liked taking pics, but since I got my own digital camera for xmas 2007, I'm so loving taking more pics..I'm a camera hound now!! lol..I carry it in my pocket around the yard/property.. take pics out my kitchen window of hummingbirds.... Sharing special times/moments with friends..just having FUN FUN FUN!!

      I have many interest..I love friends(friendship)..Mother nature..flowers/plants, hummingbirds, collecting

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 34 photo comments, 16 hugs received, 15 journal comments, 10 photo uploads, 9 hugs given

    Yesterday

    • stardust commented on listless’s photo 10:41pm

      Oh My I want to come right thru the screen at your Cherry Pie...It looks wonderfully Yummy...I love cherry…  
    • stardust commented on listless’s photo 10:37pm

      Such a serene look....Love your xmas village Jennay...You are so in the Spirit....:):)…  
    • stardust posted a new photo 6:53pm

      Making a Turkey Cookie in Honor of Thanksgiving.....…  

    • stardust posted a new photo 6:52pm

      Heres My Turkey Cookie...lol....the frosting was a little thin but tasty...lol....…  

    • stardust posted a new photo 6:52pm

      Turkey Cookie.....this cookie is size of a Cake...lol..…  

  • Journal

    • GHOST WEEK!!!

      Mood October 15, 2009 4:24am

       

       

      LOL...as I was out & about this week.... Shopping.... Paying Bills.... Or Just Running Errands....I was also on a Ghost …

    • Journal Entry for October 8, 2009

      Mood October 8, 2009 2:13pm

       

       

      Hello Friends....I have had some busy & Fun days.... getting into the Halloween spirit and doing some decorating........:):) have …

    • Baking Friday Oct 2nd

      Mood October 2, 2009 3:41am

       

       

      Good Morning DS..........Since I wrote my last journal at nearly midnight I have been buzy!!!! lol....I have such a Busy day on Friday …

    • Happy October Days....

      Mood October 1, 2009 11:59pm

       

         Hey yall...lol........Haven't done anything special this week...Just the same ole same ole.....:)

      Other than Lanie, Cleaning …

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    • Flower

      From Chris1981 Today

      Happy sunny saturday!!! :) good morning angel Deb, Brz, Lanie, Robby, Trish, and family! :) Super big happy friendship hugs. :) Hi Deb! :) how are you all today? :) my family and i hope and pray, that all is well, and that you all enjoyed a nice evening and night. :) We love your turkey themed cookie that you baked. :) We give it 2 baking friday thumbs up! :) awwww! :) it's so very nice, hearing you all are enjoying nice days. :) We really hope you and Carolyn can get to visit soon, and enjoy the nintendo wii fit. :) i've been trying to work out more too. :) i love my aerobics themed workouts. :) i want to get back into my workouts on monday. :) it's amazing, how Thanksgiving is just 5 days away. :) We're so very happy, and excited. :) lots of great things going on, and many very special memories being made. :) last night, we ordered Chinese food. :) i got a nice take out meal. :) i treated myself. :) it was so delicious! :) i was enjoying my meal, watching paranormal state. :) it was a sweet day yesterday. :) We're so very happy, and thankful that Kayla's healing well. :) She's going to rest well this weekend. :) She'll be watching tv, and she may color some pictures too. :) She loves when my mom (her nana) puts pictures she colors, on our fridge. :) awww! :) Kayla's our little weekend warrior. :) Thank you Deb, for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. :) We deeply appreciate everything, with all of our hearts. :) You're so very nice, and sweet. :) my mom and Kayla says hi. :) They say, "Thanks!" :) we loved viewing picture of the turkey themed cookie you baked. :) you put your love into the goodies you bake. :) We're so very happy, and delighted that you enjoyed baking goodies. :) We hope the weather is nice there. :) i can't wait to hear about your cooking day on wednesday. :) i'm going to make some homemade stuffing with sausage and cornbread. :) Deb, how's Lanie? :) Hi Lanie! :) smile! :) awww! :) Deb, my family and i are so very thankful, for your wonderful friendships :) We thank you so very much, for all of your beautifully heart warming comments, warm well wishes, and hugs. :) We're so very happy and delighted, that you enjoyed our baking friday adventure. :) We had so much fun baking goodies. :) we love sharing our adventures with everyone. :) the fudge is very popular. :) my dad brought 3 pieces of fudge to work with him for snack. :) it warms our hearts, and makes us smile, knowing everyone enjoys baking friday. :) There's lots of great things to look forward too. :) do you all have any plans for today? :) it's possible, that we may go shopping today. :) we're also gonna have a birthday party for my sister Lisa's boyfriend. :) i'm gonna buy a peach iced tea for him, and i gonna treat myself to a peach iced tea too. :) this morning, i gonna enjoy a nice nature walk. :) the bluejays and squirrels have been going wild, for the peanuts! :) have you seen any birds and squirrels lately? :) Thank you Deb, for all that you do for my family and i. :) We cherish, and treasure your wonderful friendships. :) We love you all lots and lots! :) please tell everyone i say hi. :) We send our love, warm friendship wishes, caring thoughts, many blessings, and lots of super big happy friendship hugs, and happy sunny autumn smiles, from CT. :) Take care, keep strong, and keep smiling and shining. :) Enjoy a wonderful day Deb. :)

    • Chocolate

      From Chris1981 Yesterday

      GOBBLE GOBBLE! :) cookie monsters are here!!! :) awww! :) hi angel Deb! :) We hope you're enjoying a super fun baking friday! :) The turkey cookie sounds awesome! :) we look forward to hearing about, and seeing picture of the cookie. :) it's such a wonderfully wholesome time of the year. :) We think of you and your family often, and are so very thankful for your wonderful friendships. :) we're so very happy and delighted, that that you all enjoyed a wonderful time visiting, and playing nintendo wii. :) i too, have been playing the nintendo wii more often during the past few months. :) i love the bowling. :) i really get into the games. :) my family and i thank you so very much, for all of your wonderful comments, warm well wishes, hugs, and amazing support. :) We deeply appreciate everything, with all of our hearts. :) Kayla went to the doctor's today. She wasn't feeling 100%. She got some more medicine, and also there's some great news! :) The doctor said, that her left lung is clear! :) She's healing well and recovering from pneumonia. She's in really good spirits. :) my mom and Kayla says hi. :) Kayla and i had a super fun baking friday adventure. :) We baked a turkey themed cake, and made some chocolate walnut fudge. :) it was so much fun! :) i took lots of pictures to share with everyone. :) we love sharing our adventures with everyone. :) it's a really nice day. :) Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers, and for all of your wonderful support. :) we're gearing up for weekend, shopping, and also football weekend. :) it's incredible, thanksgiving is just 6 days away. :) lots of great things to look forward too. :) my family and i, are so very thankful, for your wonderful friendships. :) We love you all bunches and bunches, and you all are family to us. :) We send our love, warm friendship wishes, caring thoughts, many blessings, and lots of super big happy friendship hugs, from CT. :) Take care, enjoy a wonderful weekend with your family. :)

    • Celebration

      From Chris1981 Yesterday

      Happy baking friday!!! :) good morning angel Deb, Brz, Lanie, Robby, Trish, and family! :) We hope you all are well, and hope you all enjoyed a great day yesterday. :) BREAKING NEWS! :) "MICHIGAN" the turkey was spotted with his turkey friends, heading toward our kitchen! :) oh my! what's that sound we hear? It's Thanksgiving CHEER! :) GOBBLE GOBBLE! :) These turkeys are hungry!!!! :) and the cookie monsters are joining them in the kitchen! :) it's almost time to bake! bake! bake! :) Deb, wishing you and your family, a beautiful day. :) We're gearing up for our baking friday adventure. :) We love you all bunches and bunches! :) We send our love, warm friendship wishes, caring thoughts, many blessings, and lots of super big happy friendship hugs, and happy baking friday smiles, from CT. :) Enjoy a super fun time baking! :) ps, what are you baking today? :) LETS BAKE! :)

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      From Chris1981 Thursday

      sunny hugs to welcome you home, from a big shopping day! :) Deb, we are ready to bake goodies!!! :) it's gonna be an amazing baking friday! :) the cookie monsters and turkeys are uniting! :) Gobble gobble! :) have a great evening and night. :)

    • Chicken Soup

      From Chris1981 Thursday

      good morning angel Deb, Brz, Lanie, Robby, Trish, and family! :) super big happy friendship hugs! :) 7 days until Thanksgiving!!! :) Hi Deb! :) how are you all today? :) We're so very happy, and delighted that you are enjoying reconnecting with your friends from high school, on classmates.com. :) It's wonderful reconnecting. :) i want to check my classmates.com page soon. :) We are so sorry that you weren't ablel to see the meteor shower. those are really cool, nature is amazing, and fascinating. :) have you ever seen a shooting star? :) i once saw one in about 2003, while my mom, dad, and i were going for a nice nature walk. :) i remember we use too go for walks, even during winter season. :) we'd walk after dinner each evening, and we'd stop by our friends Eve's and Nelson's house to visit on our way home. :) lots of great memories. :) Hi Lanie! :) smile! :) awww! :) Deb, i mentioned to my mom, that you are gonna be having a cooking and baking day next wednesday. :) That's great! :) i can't wait to make some homemade stuffing with sausage and cornbread. :) Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of the year. :) lots of great things to look forward too, as we all get ready to gather with family and friends, celebrating the very special holiday. :) it's gonna be very nice. :) Each day, is a wonderful gift, treasure, and blessing. :) i love it when it's Thanksgiving day, and the parades are on, and the house is nice and cozy warm, as the thanksgiving meal is being prepared. :) it's wonderfully special, getting to celebrate the holidays with eachother. :) my mom and Kayla says hi. :) We are doing well, we're in good spirits. :) continuing to take very good care. :) Kayla and i are so very happy and excited about our baking friday adventure tomorrow. :) we're gonna bake a turkey themed cake, and gonna make some chocolate walnut fudge. :) Kayla enjoyed her day at school yesterday. :) She recieved fundraiser things. :) She brought home caramel apple cake for my mom, and she and my sister Lisa bought some chocolate chip cookie dough for me. :) Awww! :) it's so very nice of them. :) We're gonna bake lots of chocolate chip cookies. :) my mom's gonna pick up some baking friday supplies today. :) it's very nice of her. :) We're continuing to gear up for Thanksgiving. :) it's truly incredible, how Thanksgiving is only 7 days away. :) very soon, i want to begin writing Christmas cards, and beginning to decorate my computer room for Christmas. :) it's such a wonderfully wholesome time of the year. :) i enjoyed watching ghost hunters last night, and got a good night's rest. :) this morning, i gonna enjoy a nice nature walk. :) The bluejays will be calling me soon! :) those cute little rascals. :) Thank you so very much, for all of your wonderfully heart warming comments, warm well wishes, and hugs. :) my family and i deeply appreciate everything, with all of our hearts. :) Your support is very comforting, and uplifting. :) You al have helped me make it this far into my therapy. :) it was a great day yesterday. :) the spirit of the Thanksgiving season is in the air. :) i was watching our local news yesterday morning, our local weather person was reporting live from the turkey drive, he was giving away free turkey themed hats to everyone who donates money, and turkeys. :) it's very special event, and wonderful time to give thanks. :) Thank you, and your family for all that you do for us. :) We deeply appreciate everything, with all of our hearts. :) We send our love, warm friendship wishes, caring thoughts, many blessings, and lots of super big happy friendship hugs, from CT. :) Take care, keep strong, and keep smiling and shining! :) We love you all bunches and bunches! :) Enjoy a great day Deb! :)

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      my 35 yr old daughter has recently been diagnosed with crohns' disease.so i'm trying to gather as much info on this for her.she's been sick for a very long time.in & out of hosp.before they finally found the prob. she also has duendutis & h.pylori.so finding out as much info on this would greatly help her.and be greatly appreciated.

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I was recently dx with fibromyalgia..my whole body is a pain pit..my hands hurt sooo bad.. My body literally burns in spots....i can use some advice on things that may help the pain..

      Treatments

      Mobic Not Working
      doc has me on mobic.although sleep somewhat better at night doesnt help much pain wise..
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      Diabetes has been the #1 killer of my family..I haven't been dx with it although my sugar is up.on meds for it..

      Treatments

      Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful
      I know I'm not eating properly, but trying to eat healthlier..
      Metformin Too Soon to Tell
      not sure if it's working or not.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      been doing some yardwork..course I know it's not like daily excersise.just doing yardwork is hard & painful..
    • Open Osteoporosis

      was dx with osteoporosis back in 99 along with spondilytis

    • Open Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

      Was dx with carpal tunnel in 1988..my hands hurt so bad & I have a hard time writing or even opening things..Simple things like a zip lock baggie can be a struggle..

      Treatments

      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      Wrist Splint Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Caregivers

      I have been a caregiver for over 30 years.. Been taking care of a handicapp girl for past 18 years..She was 8 when I started, she is now 27..She is total care. She does not walk or talk..Has mentality of nine month old & body of a 12 yr old.She has a vagal nerve stimulator implant for seizures.Had a spinal fusion & also hip surgery.femur attached to pelvic bone.she is a daily challenge.Our goal is to keep her as healthy & comfortable as possible.She is a Godsend & I love her with all my heart.

    • Open Back Pain

      Just another ailment of a growing list.I was dx in 1999 with spondilytis.After a 95 car accident.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
      helped for a quick fix
      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      I take it when back gets to painful
      Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
      took this at first, but didn't like the side effects
      Relaxation Somewhat Helpful
      when it hurts so bad lying down with heatpad & relaxing helps some.have a massage chair that helps some,also
    • Open Ankylosing Spondylitis

      was dx with spondylitis in 1999 after a car accident in 95..have herniated disc in neck also

    • Open Arthritis

      stardust hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Rosacea

      about 2 yrs been having episodes of flushed/red cheeks.At times get like pimples on cheeks,nose & forehead.Have been told it was rosacea.sometimes the pimples are hard to clear up.

    • Open Chronic Pain

      There's hardly a part of me where there's no pain...I've had pain so long I don't know anything besides pain..One pain free day would be a blessing..

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      was going for awhile,but no insurance so had to stop..
      Flexeril Working / Worked
      when I need a release & I have some will take one & it knocks me out for awhile..
      Heat Working / Worked
      use it occasonially
      Mobic Too Soon to Tell
      I'm on mobic now.dosen't seem to be helping pain to much, but some nights sleep better
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