Good Morning Family. I'm sorry I've been so quiet lately. We're knee-deep in getting Hubby's Mom moved into the Farmhouse. She's really pared down but still had 3 big truck loads. A lot for 1000 sq feet. But once she's settled in, should be manageable for her.

MMMMM here's a thought. We have 2000 sq feet. What if I divided it in half and told hubby "That 1000 is yours. Take care of it." Reality is, he'd live in my 1000. LOL

Hope you are all having that Positive day. I'm trying!!

@ Ducky, I have a good adjustable stool and didn't think to use it. Won't make that mistake again as I've paid dearly for 2 days now. I'll send you a little msg in the next few days. Having some of the same thoughts you are. IE Need to get Student Loan forgiven. Need to start getting out a little. Love you, my saucy friend!!

Hello all -- I joined not too long ago. Many folks were very welcoming; I appreciated that very much.

I tried to "join in" on a discussion, but felt a little chastised when I made a suggestion to someone that was seeking suggestions. So I haven't been back. I'd like to get that feeling back again, i.e. that I belong here.

My pain is worsening and I'm scared. I'm depressed but hide that from everyone too. It's hard to do....but most of all I try to hide it from my boys. I mean, as far as how bad it really is. What kills me is that this is what they'll remember when they look back when they're grown....that thier mother had chronic pain, RA, surgeries (I've lost count) injections, nerve blocks, meds, etc.. It just bites.

HI ssnwriter, sorry you had a bad experience right off. I too tend to take things personally and would have been 'stung' if someone chastised me... please just let it roll off your back and keep coming back. We really are a great group here and lots of wonderful supportive members. I'm sorry you are in so much pain and been through so much, it has to be rough when you still have kids at home. Sorry I don't have any advise except vent here any time you need to. Big gentle hugs, Lisa

Glad you're here ssn.........., I sent you a PM. I hope your experience here is a good one.

David.

Thank you, Lisa :) I didn't think I was the sensitive type, but I probably am... Even though I haven't participated since then, I do read the site and want to become involved.

David, that dog is the cutest thing I've ever seen!

Good morning. Well it not for me. I just got back from the dentist and had a big cyst remove and another socket was infected so the cut and scraped the bone on that one also. Half of the lower gum is full of stitches. YUCK!!!! I hate dentist . I just want to puke thinking for that sound. Lol it freezing here mid 60's, cloudy and very winding and it suppose to ran. Where is my energy ? When every it's cloudy it saps me. Oh well looks like another day of rest Irocker. Lol hope everyone has a great day and stays warm. Hugs

howdy all im ok hurting quite a bit hugs and pryers to all hugs minnie

im here!!!!!!!!!.........

Susie sending up prayers for healing and positive thought from the biopsy.
Minnie wishing you joy in a time of sadness.
Amy wishing you light in a time of darkness.
Cherry wishing you wisdom for decisions on surgery.
David wishing you strength as you journey on through recovery.
Mike wishing you good sleep.
Nealy you need that strength and peace as you move in MIL
Toni well what can I say except "Feel better DS friends"

Good afternoon everyone, I finally decided to get up today. I was up all night and then after the wife and kids got off to work and school I dropped out for awhile. It's just after 2 in the afternoon here and I still havn't done a thing. I'm a little better than yesterday but still suffering. My back and legs are the worst of it. Now I just hope to be recovered enough to take on another big day Saturday.
All this is bringing me down but I'm trying not to get to far down. I'll be happier when I can move again.
Hope your all doing OK,
Mike

Well, the temperatures sure are dropping here in Colorado;down in the high 30's tonight,high 40's tomorrow. Fall is kind of a depressing time for me, even though i hate the high temps of summer, lol. I love seeing the beautiful aspens turning,but so miss the beautiful colors in Massachusets this time of year. Guess I'm never satisfied in my life-some regrets that I have rear their ugly heads this time of year.

Love to all of you and BIG gentle hugs,
MaryKathryn

Good evening folks! I hope you all had a fair low level pain day. Did anyone think FEEL GOOD DS FAMILY every hour? I have to admit I forgot until halfway through the day! Shame on me :(

Nealy I hope you all survive moving your momma in law! That's alot of stuff! LOL

David I hope things get to improving for you. Tell them you just need more healing time, it hasn't been that long! Give Rocco a treat from me.

Cherry hope that surgery gets you feeling so much better hugs

Lisa I'm glad you're feeling better, hope you didn't over do it today!

SSNwriter we welcome everyone here, so join in. If you were told not to do something, it was probably against one of the rules. They are all listed at the right corner of the room. Don't let that stop you. Just get familiar with the rules.
We are here to give you support and hugs!

continued:
Ewww my Suzie Woozie! I told you I'd beat up that dentist if he hurt you! I knew you'd be needing rest today and so hope you are getting it. That cyst sorry, but i'm glad it's gone. Kisses and hugs and you are allowed to spit watermelon seeds at me!
Minnie I pray and hope you get to feeling better, many many hugs.
Linda my dear "FEEL BETTER MY DS FRIEND"
Kansass I sure wish you'd get to feeling better! If you don't stay home this weekend! There isn't anything wrong with resting up and taking care of yourself, I thought you were finally getting this. HUGE HUGS
MaryK I don't like that HOT and I don't like the COLD either and we don't have to! I can't believe it's that cold there already brrrrr. It's 58 here right now and that's cold! 5 days ago it was 99!

To all of you that couldn't or didn't write on here I'm still thinking about you too. Know I say prayers for everyone and wish good for all. Would love to see more of you.

I feel a wee bit better today. In spite of the rain and storms and temp changes. I'm not as fatigued as I have been. I hope it is getting ready to lift off of me. I did do a little housework today and this is progress! Yippee!

Hugs and well wishes to all

Good Morning..... OK, not really. Rain, again=P-A-I-N. Also woke up with a really bad case of anxiety, my stomach doing flip flops after a HORRIBLE day yesterday. I think today is going to be spent re-evaluating, and trying to de-stress.

Sorry I haven't been much support to you all here lately. I promise to step up my game and get with the program in the days to come!

Wishing you all a low pain day, and sending gentle hugs..xxx

Aw, SSNwriter, I'm so sorry you felt pushed out. We're glad you're here and I'm soooo glad you decided to give it another chance. That just shows you're very open minded.

If anyone new(ish_) or actually, anyone at all, feels ignored or not "a part of" please let us know cuz that's the last thing anyone here wants. Members, new and old, are the lifeblood of this Group. Ya gotta have people w/ a common bond in order to have a Group. Without each one of us, we'd all be alone sucking our thumbs for comfort. LOL Don't ya just want to do that some days????? Just go back to being a baby w/ basic needs.

Sorry I didn't make the chat today. We did finally get all MIL's stuff moved in yesterday BUT is supposed to get cold and rainy starting tonight. So we had to haul and stack wood for both houses. Hubby was sooo worn out and hurting so I helped w/ that chore. We still have a lot to do to help MIL get settled but she's worn out too so we'll all going to take a break for a day or so. Her little dog (a Sheltie/Border collie mix, maybe 30 lbs) is fitting in well w/ our fur-babies so far. I kept him down here w/ us while MIL went back to get the last few things from her old house and took him w/ our girls for a good walk this morning. Our Yorkie wants to "snipe" at him, she can be such a little B)(*)h but our Big Girl is taking it all in stride. I think they'll be good pals.
I'm going to rest now. Hugs to all!!