Sun sun sun sun, beach boys. Caking on new product called invisible zinc. Have tinted for face too, not cheap, hate having to do it, hats, long sleeves, skin is thin, need to protect it. Is it only me with the thinning skin among the group? Have newmpurple hat, need a wider brim even. Big floppy Jackie o type thing. With American dollar so depreciated....to kick start your economy and lower your debt, just bought self a lap top. Love apple, not this iPad but apple in general, genius daughter shall set me up tomorrow, I have her old one she the new. Not walking far these days without exhaustion, hips ache, feet hurt, tire quickly. Would like a little lie down wherever I go, a little prayer type room would be nice, a soft mat and pillow, and catch a zed till energized enough to move on. Like waiting atnthe postnoffice or halfway thru grocery shopping. Number one took me shopping this morning, he needed shoes, two hours ofmthat and I was done in. I shall spend more time Internet shopping now I think. Am worried about Boris still, hems spending time time side of the house. Not eating with so much gusto, stiff. Vet said Buffy too old for puppies, aged 8 now. I so wanted a litter again. Pathological I know.

I am actually feeling ok. My depression has lifted a bit, I am adjusting to staying home on sick leave although I still check my work email wayyyyy tooooo much. Gonna set a limit of twice a day starting next week. So brain is a bit better, body....same. Achy, swollen hands, sore everywhere. Went for the flu shot, pneumonia shot, tetnis shot and tb test this week so my arms are killing me. Not too much energy. Like you oztracey, I am loving internet shopping, even housebound I can get some retail therapy. LOL. Gonna start removing flooring, we have new tiles and hardwood for the main floor, has been sitting for a year now. Time to get rolling. Hope everyone is better than last week. Take care. Leanne

Thought I needed to put in a little more info than just starting Roll Call!
I went to the Rheumy today. OK visit. Really nothing new. She gave me refills for 5 meds and then I went to the lab and had blood drawn. Dont go back for 6 months unless I need to see her again.
I pulled the muscle in my back again carrying groceries. Think I will take it easy. I initially did this almost 2 weeks ago. You think it would be better by now.
My oldest daughter called upset because she could not be here for Christmas this year. I had to tell her all about my experience with moving away from parents and not getting home for Christmas. She was better after our talk. Now, I am the one upset. LOL Just typical.
The weather is great here today. 72 degrees and sunny. And here I am inside. What am I thinking?
Went to a charity quilting bee after seeing the DR. We have made 6 quilts for refugees in the past 3 months. A good group to give to. These refugees are from camps in Sudan, and political refugees from Iraq and other countries. Since they come here with the clothes on their back, they need everything. Churches in the area adopt them and help them find jobs, learn English, learn how to ride the bus and grocery shop, ect. Plus, it is fun talking to the other women.
Been having trouble with my daughters insurance. I am working on it, but this stuff makes me crazy! Pre existing conditions, 19 and not in school, is she disabled or not, ect. I think Cerebral Palsy might have something to do with it. Of course, the new law comes in next year and the worries will be over for a few years. But, until then. I hope she doesnt get sick.
Well, got to get outside for a little bit. Always makes me feel better.
Have a good one!
Mary Ann
To all our Vets, Thanks for your service!

Hi Everyone, i have not been on in a long time. Have really been going thru a lot. Like all of you it seems, going thru a lot of depression..it has its ups and downs for me. I have been dealing a lot with all my digestive issues, eating only yogurt, chicken broth and liquids. Have lost 35 pounds in 3 months, am in bed everyday with pain all over and stomach and nausea still working when I can. I have been also trying to enjoy my grandson who just turned one. He is a joy of my life. Thank god I have a very supportive family, very supportive husband or I just think I would be dead. Its nice seeing you all here, hearing what has been going on, so sorry to always hear about all your pain. Hope to chat with you all.

hugs

Hi, i am doing ok, the fatigue is the worst at the moment. Spent most of yesterday on the sofa reading. I hope today i have the energy to get a few jobs done.
I am worrying a lot about my future, living out in the middle of nowhere, another long winter, money etc....
Paige its good to see you back again but sorry to hear about all you health problems. I have also been having a lot of GI problems and have been having all sorts of tests, but i haven't had any results through yet. I keep losing weight, certain foods make me sick, nauseaus.. I hope things start to improve soon, for all of us.
God bless

Just thought i would mention, a friend recommends porridge with honey to help heal the stomach. I am going to give it a try....i might help keep me warm too.
Hugs x

Had my 1st colonoscopy. Wish I could get hold of their anesthesia, lovely stuff. Usually get sick coming out of it but not this. Nice doctor sent me home with pictures? What am I suppose to do with those? Scrapbook them I guess.
Wish my complexion was as flawless as my colon. It's not fair, perfect skin where only the scope can see. Oh yeah I've got the pictures to prove my colon has a great skin.
Well for as fun as it was I am sick again. Off Monday for more tests.
Had a great Bday regardless, love those loved ones. Nest year Huge bash will be 11-11-11, how awesome is that!
Love and happiness to you all!
Teisha

Not read everyone elses post yet. will do that after I have posted.
I must say I am I in a strange mood, at the minute.
Thursday after being diagnoised with a mild form of Cronic Obstructive Pulmanery Disease. I kept it together in the doctors surgrey but once I was out and alone in the car I broke down. I could not get hold of my hubby, I did phone my mum and i broke down again.
Luckly I have a bag in the car with stuff for the hospital so once I managed to pull myself toether, I reapplied my face, and headed back to work. I was expecing to be able to get in and get to my office before bummping into any one. but as I walked in the was a briefing going on in goods in and everyone was stood there.

That was thurday just before the 2mins silence.

I dont rememebr much from that day.
Friday and today I am ok about it all I think its funny I have a smokers disease when I have never smoked and my lungs are 30 yrs older than me. according to the test I have the lungs of a 74yr old..... when i find that 74yr old I will ask for mine back.

so my acroynims are getter nigger I have

ITP MCTD CHAD and now COPD............. :)

I hope everyone else has had a better time and that there news is better

LOVES and HUGS to all and rememeber we are as old as we feel just dont feel my lungs - LOL

Tiggy

Ps Spelling definatly not up to scratch tonight

I am doing pretty good. My two week visit with my family was great. Couldn't have asked for better weather or a better visit. Now that my kids have left I am back to trying to wean myself off prednisone. Going really slow this time and so far so good. Have to go get some tests done this month - not really sure for what - can't read the doctor's writing - but I got the general impression that it is to test a few organs for involvement - just precautionary. I am sure it is only blood work. Hope you are all doing well.

Hello everyone,
I had a bit of a blip in my condition, my O2 levels have dropped a bit and I have been feeling awful. I went to see my pulmonary doc and he has me doing a burst and taper of prednisone......yippie!!!!
Today was my first dose ar 50mg and i do feel a bit better....will wait and see.
I think the drop in my levels is affecting my sleep.....I keep waking up with terrible headaches.....again I have to wait and see what the pred is going to do....
I hope everyone has a great weekend

Beth

Hi Everyone... Back to snow and the deep freeze here but cannot complain as we had a very good fall for us. Doing okay for me. On my third round of antibiotics for nasty ear infection. Less pain since coming of plaquinal. Guess I am one of the few that can't take it or ever had any relief from it. Hugs to all!!!!