Hi All. I forget about this group and need to spend more time reading over here to avoid the drama. I apolgize for not posting much; typing is hard most days. I also use my Blackberry when lying down so I read more than respond. I do reply if I have something of value that hasn't already been said, and I do pray for all who request them.

Just settling in and unpacking from a sudden, unexpected move. It's all good and my stress level is down a million points since we've been here. Pain is a little higher as expected, but my wonderful hubby is doing most of the work and making me rest. I am able to have my dogs inside (they had to stay in the garage where we stayed for the last 8 months) and they do help me feel good. One of my dogs is an unoffIcial service (pain/stress) dog and she cudddles and sleeps with me.

Sorry for the Ramble! Sending love and wishes for low pain to all.

OTH

Hi peeps...checking in to say hello and let you know I have been thinking of you all.

Autumn, I am so sorry for your brother's illness and surgery, and hope for a complete and quick recovery.

Grampa ..sounds ike your home will be filled with lots of action and laughter this weekend. Enjoy, and don't overdo. No horsie rides!

Toni..Always good to see you!

David.. bless your heart for starting these wonderful posts! Give Rocco a squeeze for me.

Nealy..I love your sense of humor!

Hippy.. I have to agree with you about the way of the world. Labor Day with so many unemployed..Not so good.

Cherry extract... I am sorry for your frustration over the fentanyl. I hate the run around Hope your pain is more manageable now..

Jan...Glad to hear things are improving!

MaryKathryn..Hello to my new friend. Hope you are well.

Ouch...Don't really know you, but howdy, it sounds like you have lots on your plate right now. Remember to take care of yourself!

Hope I haven't forgotten anyone.

As for me, I am hangin in. Tummy issues still resolved with the new meds (knock on wood) but am in a bit of a depressive funk. Trying to crawl out.

Hugs and love to all!

Darn..I missed a slew of you..my memory for who was on page 1 apparently sucked! So sorry!


Paulina...I have my whites put securely away! :P

Minnie... I love you little dancing green guy! I'm so sorry you hurt. Hugs xx

Mike...I am glad you are feeling a bit better. Hope that continues!

Ray Ray...Good to see you! Sorry your joints are hurting. Mine are too! Your oldest is going into 4th grade, and my oldest is a senior in college this year! Damn, I am old.


OK, I think I have everyone now. Seriously, I hope you all have a safe, happy, low pain weekend.

Hi everyone.....my pain level has been higher than 'normal' the past few weeks. And the fatigue leaves me ready for a nap as soon as I wake up from a nap! Grrrr! I'm feeling really frustrated.

Hugs to everyone. I just don't have it in me to respond to everyone, but please know your all loved and in my prayers:-)

Deb

Hey everyone, nice to hear from you all =) thanks David for starting these posts

I hope those in pain are feeling better soon, Autumn I hope your brothers ok...big hugs to you!

Big thank yous to everyone for always being so supportive of each other =) it really means a lot to me as Im sure it does to everyone.

Quick update...My legs have been a bit bad lately but Im sure there not guna drop off yet haha....had some liver tests done on friday and will get results next week....I start my teacher training on 12th so Im getting very nervous about that! I also go to the maxillofacial clinic next week (I think) to hopefully sort out the pain/nerve issues in my face so fingers crossed!

All of you take care! Big hugs to everyone, you're all super stars!
Isnt it a holiday weekend in the states? If it is, hope your having a nice fun relaxing time!
xxxx

Good Morning,

I'm doing pretty good this morning. Rocco is good too, I think??

Got up early this morning. Gotta get ready for church and a funeral this afternoon.

I hope everyone has a great day.

How about those just looking, stopping in to say hey?

Hugs,
David.

David, I am sorry you are having to attend a funeral..sorry for your loss. Hugs.

Good morning...well, it's morning, anyway. There are so many things I'd like to accomplish today, but I don't see much of it happening unless this miserable pain takes a holiday. I have done way too much and been WAY too stressed to expect my body to reward me.

When members of my family are having meltdowns, I rally to be there, but the added stress lands right in my neck and beyond.

I am grateful to have a couple days off and I WILL pace myself...unless I get another crisis call! I'm right there when someone needs me, but I can no longer keep it from taking a toll on my body.

I hope everyone has a joyful Sunday,

Cherry
xoxo

Woke very early after a tough night. (see my post re: Windows. Am trying to turn it around. May take a little nap here shortly. Hubby's up now so no snoring in my ear. LOL This afternoon we're having a little family cookout at my bro's. Am going to try my best to bake a cake later.

Autumn: thoughts and prayers for your brother. I've been in same situation and it hurts in so many ways.

ugh brain is foggy so can't include greetings individually but love to all.

Thank you everyone for your prayers for my brother. I talked to his nurse yesterday and she said he is very confussed and not understanding everything that happened to him. They are working with his heart rate and now he spiked a 103 temp. He has such a long road. He keeps asking me if he lost everything, job, apartment, etc. I don't know what to tell him except take one day at a time and he needs to concentrate on getting better. I don't think he is aware of the colostomy yet. I am going to have to talk to a social worker there to see what we can do for him. This is such a helpless feeling. Thank you all again for your comments and prayers.
I hope all is well with all of you. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!
Autumn

Drag!!
I feel better today but my youngest son is sick so our plans have been put off for another weekend.
It's probably for the best, Joy and I are still kind of sick. So now I have a sick kid and a very disapointed kid. We're working things out though and I'm sure we'll make the best out of a beautiful day.
Slept, sort of, but not really well enough. My pain is there but not to the point it's a destraction. Do you ever think your just getting used to it and actually building a tolerance to the pain? Maybe that's where I'm at. I wonder if that's part of acceptance.
So that's kind of where I am today. Canceled plans, looking after a sick kid and just taking it as it comes. I'm sure I'll pop up here several times today.
Hugs all,
Mike

I'm checking in for Sunday morning. Still laying in bed at 11:30... was waiting for meds to kick in but guess they're not going to now, its been two hours since I took them. Time to get up and get moving more - I have been up a few times but straight back. I hate mornings like this. I used to be a morning person so wasting it in bed is discouraging. Guess I'll go across the hall and see how bf and his boy are doing this morning - had a family emergency and this weekend is just lasting forever. Business on Tuesday should settle everything.

Have a great Sunday everyone. Hugs and peace,
Lisa

All is well on my end except for my mouth. It still has an ouchie. My family loves it though because they say I don't talk as much. My family is all home so this place is hopping. Lol hope everyone has a great and safe holiday weekend. Hugs and prayers for all

Autumn so sorry to hear about your brother. Many thoughts and prayers to you both. Keep us updated on this please.

Cherry it sounds like you need to have a serious talk face to face with your dr, set him/her straight! This is ridiculous! I hope you get relief soon my friend.

MaryK you are a breath of fresh air to this room and I hope you are enjoying your weekend!

CinnamonH you know I love you! Brush that fog off, distraction my friend!

Jan it's so good to hear that you're feeling better and you actually slept. Love ya

Ouch how can you forget us! LOL! It's great to see you and would love to see more of you. I hope you're not hurting too bad.

Debra I sure hope that fatigue lifts off of you soon and you get to feeling better :) BIG HUGS to you Honey!

Kate I hope you get good results on those tests! Don't be nervous about starting your training be excited! Hope you find out what's going on with your face, let us know when you find out :)

Hello my wonderful, supportive new friends :)
Thank you all for such a nice welcome!

Not a good day today, the sun is shining but I'm feeling like crapola this morning. (my new fav.word-crapola,lol) Anyway, I hurt, I hurt, I hurt --wow, do I hurt! Woke up freezing this morning, forgot to close my bedroom window and it was COLD in my bedroom. Even after I got up and put my "Tweety" blankie on (lol), I was still cold.

I am suffering now, my joints are stiff and achy.My spine is tight and constricting every few moments,OUCh!!

I'm taking 2 Percoset and going back to bed, hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday filled with lots of sunshine and low pain.

Lots of love and big gentle ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))

MaryKathryn