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Soothing Saturday as I hope we can all soothe our ailments and such over the weekend and start a new week tomorrow with less to soothe.
Tomorrow I am giving a 3 minute lesson in church. It is just for a group of ladies, but the group is probably 50 people strong. I felt honored when asked to do it but now I just can't figure out what to say even though I have studied it and written it down. Every time I think about it, I have to change something. The hard part is keeping down to 3 minutes.
We have been having beautiful weather in AZ. Sunny or for the last 2 days a bit cloudy but staying in the mid 80's. It is a little early for this weather but I will enjoy it very much before it gets too hot.
One of my friends has gained access to a car, so now when we take Ed to the doctor we usually have a ride. This is very comforting for both Ed's and my feet.
My animals are coming along. I'm going to try again to make an animal for every child in the primary class for Christmas. This year there are many more children since I have changed churches. However changing churches was a great change. I am active and am involved in as much as I can get involved in.
We got a new bed about a month ago and last night was the first night that I had insomnia since. It is so nice to be able to sleep through the night.
Prayers, and peaceful thoughts for all. I always think of a beautiful sunrise or sunset for peace.
Tomorrow I am giving a 3 minute lesson in church. It is just for a group of ladies, but the group is probably 50 people strong. I felt honored when asked to do it but now I just can't figure out what to say even though I have studied it and written it down. Every time I think about it, I have to change something. The hard part is keeping down to 3 minutes.
We have been having beautiful weather in AZ. Sunny or for the last 2 days a bit cloudy but staying in the mid 80's. It is a little early for this weather but I will enjoy it very much before it gets too hot.
One of my friends has gained access to a car, so now when we take Ed to the doctor we usually have a ride. This is very comforting for both Ed's and my feet.
My animals are coming along. I'm going to try again to make an animal for every child in the primary class for Christmas. This year there are many more children since I have changed churches. However changing churches was a great change. I am active and am involved in as much as I can get involved in.
We got a new bed about a month ago and last night was the first night that I had insomnia since. It is so nice to be able to sleep through the night.
Prayers, and peaceful thoughts for all. I always think of a beautiful sunrise or sunset for peace.
wow, your weather sounds amazing. what happy news about having access to a car. you've sounded so happy with the church change. and a great bed. blessing abound and i'm so happy for you.
beautiful sunrises and sunsets are a wonderful scene and thought. thank you.
i went through a strange phase of sit up and i'm sleep, lie down and my mind races, so i gave up and had coffee. eliz was up early as well, so we chatted a bit. i've done a little cleaning and rattling my brain about going to my cousin's or not. it's fairly overcast, but i really want to see them all since we so rarely get together.
i think i'll rest o bit on the heating pad to see if i can get a cat nap before i decide.
hoping all are feeling a bit better today. hugs n hope
Grammagus, thank you for starting us off in such a soothing manner! Congrats on the honor to be asked to present a lesson to all the ladies. May I ask what is the lesson on? It's funny how 3min can seem like such a short time, yet it can also seem like forever. I have zero doubt you'll to a wonderful job!
Bless your heart for making the animals for all the children again. I know it has to make the kids so happy to receive such a special gift. That's awesome your friend has a car, no more achy feet & a new bed to boot!! So happy your sleeping well. I hope you and Ed have a really special weekend.
I tell ya, this neck, back and arm pain is really kickin my butt! Several of you asked why they didn't give me a brace. Because my fusion goes so high, basically under my neck if you were to draw a point from point A to b. Because of that the normal hard plastic brace that I used to get wouldn't do any good as the top of it would be up to my jaw line. There was brief talk of a cervical brace, but again they didn't think it would work at that time.
All I know is it hurts so bad just to lift my head to the normal position. The same holds true for my shoulders. All I know is I look and feel like a super freak who is so far beyond tired. I know all this will pass or my mood at least. Sorry for the vent and crabbiness. I'm just so scared that the day's going to come sooner than they think and I'll no longer be able to hold me head up I'll get over it, promise :)
I hope all take the time to do something that makes your heart happy and your spirit soar.
Love & Hugs
Lisa
Love & Hugs
Lisa
Can you hear me? Oops was in Adele mode. So its been a busy week. Nightmares 5 days in a row. Sun-Thurs. did not make getting up for work pleasant. Each day became harder. By Friday i stuck my my fist down my throat and grabbed my heart to see if it was still there. It was. Barely. So got up and went to work. 80 calls (alot) to further test my meddle. Sick tricks
So last night i made a deal with God. I asked him to pray for and try and heal the sick of our dear FC. In exchange for them to pray for me to get a restful nights sleep. Cause i know you all do pray for me. So just so you know He listened. I was able to get a decent nights sleep and feel relatively well considering.
So thank you. I am trying to muster the energy to go play poker. It has been 6 weeks. Not sure if rest may be the better choice. Whoever said here that i need to have some FUN really knows their stuff. Because they hit the nail on the head. You cant imagine.
So thanks to all for being here. I prayed last night for healing for all members.
Love to all,
Martin
Grammagus how wonderful to be asked to speak to your group! Not an easy task, but they have the confidence in you :). So glad you finally got a comfortable bed, a good sleep is so important.
Serenity not strange...a trend around here lately ;). I hope you go, get out for awhile and enjoy your family. Besides much better than more cleaning! If it's like here going to be a beautiful day!
Lisa there is always duck tape! The miracle of miracles and its many uses! jk. Just want you feeling better. Got to get you in PT and fast! Isn't that next week? sure hope so. In the meantime please be careful.
Martini! 50 lashes with the happy stick for hiding out on us! Hmm and pushing yourself to the stress point....again. Glad you got that much needed sleep :). Sure hope you go play some poker....great for the soul! and get some rest. Keep those prayers going some hard times in this room.
I didn't get to sleep until late, but crashed when I finally did. It's a pretty day out there and suppose to be in the low 70's. Going to try to pick some of my pile of sticks up that got cut down and burn my brush pile. Sort of get some fresh air. Feel good to have the sun on my face! I'm trying to get out of this hole! Winter for one drags me down and toss other things in and it's hard to get out.
Hoping everyone can move away from the bad for just a bit and find something to be positive about if only for awhile.
Love and hugs,
Toni
martin, hope just praying got you the good night's sleep. usually helps me. flip a coin ;) or give it time to see how you feel about playing poker. been wondering about you and praying things were better.
wow, toni, you've had a lot of sleepless nights lately. wow, sounds amazing there. i hope that picking up sticks and getting fresh air will help.
it's so gloomy here you wouldn't know it's noon. rain for the coming week. i'm going to play it by ear some more. got a little shut eye, but more tired that before. even if i'm up to it just to drive over there i will. having another mug of coffee just trying to rejoin the world via coffee.
good day all.
Lisa, sorry you are in so much pain still. I don't know why they have waited so long for to do physical therapy. Anytime I have had fusions, they sent me to therapy within about 3_4 weeks. I know you have booked therapy, I just don't know why they take so long. I hope you feel better.
Serenity, I'm glad you had someone to chat with if you couldn't sleep. At least it makes the night go by. Hopefully, you'll get some rest this afternoon.
Martin, you always Crack me up. You sounded just like Adele! I hope you feel better honey. Thanks for the prayers. I've made those deals with God, I think we all have from time to time. I'm glad it helped, and no he doesn't answer the ones when playing. Poker.
Just getting moving here. Scott is home today, ya, but finishing bathroom and hallway.
Hope everyone has a low pain day.
Love and hugs,
Xoxoxo
Mary Ellen
Glad to hear so much is looking up for you.
Lisa,
So sorry they're the opposite for you.
Good to see you, Martin.
Toni,
You're sure giving getting out of the hole a good fight.Please be careful with those sticks.
Joanne,
Migraines are evil. Hope yours passes soon.
Fay :-)
Yay for Scott getting things done around the house !
Luvnhugs to all present, and not
jc
I was sure I said..
J,
Let your body guide your decisions..
I imagine there's some payback for sitting so much at friends surgery.
Aw Moonie sorry you're still having the headaches and this is the worse for you. Sure that isn't helping after surgery. Hugs dear!
ME enjoy your new do over and your honey today. Hope you've been feeling well, you've been quiet on that lately.
JC I'm a trying and taking you with me! Hey I have a bowl of dumplings for you :) Hmm better get busy picking those sticks up! hehe
not sure what to do the surgery for my neck properly well not relive pain not in my lower back either hope the sports doc can do somthing about my shoulders at least ,
joann try some vicks on your forehead and temples it well help a little lisa sorry your hurting warm hugs ,sere im glad too, me hugs , toni hope you have wonderful day in the sun. hugs min hope i dids not forget anyone love you all
Joanne, I'm sorry you're having a migraines. Feel better!?
JC, Always nice to see you. Hope today is better than yesterday.
Love you all,
Xoxoxo
Mary Ellen
hi Serenity im sorry sleep eluded you last night...i hope the coffee helps and you have a wonderful day, whichever you decide on. hello Lisa im so sorry your head neck shoulders and back are not playing nice. i hope you get stronger, i love you if you can lift your head or not. does PT help at all?
hey its Martin! hi guy!! im so sorry youre bogged dopwn with those terrible nightmares, has your DR offered Prazosin? just a thought. i hope youre able to go out for a while, you deserve a little something nice and i know how much you love poker. thanks so much for the prayers. hi Toni, sounds like a wonderful day you have going on over there. be sure to pace yourself burning those branches, thats a hard task may friend.
bad news....its my Starr, shes been thin for months and now her breathing is intense and labored. i dont know how much time she has left with us so i want to cancel all out bound appointments to be home with her. i dont want her to pass alone in this big house. am i overreacting? her companionship and cuddles have brought many smiles and laughter to us. her antics and playfulness her ball fetching and never ending purrs....even her peeing in my sink occasionally. how can i not love her. im just asking for strength to get thru this. i know she wont live forever, its just the time has flown by...
im not saying ill quit therapy, just postpone it. id love some feedback on this. your opions matter to me. today its a load of laundry and piddle around in my room cutting fabrics arranging zippers buttons etc in between loving her. need to keep the mind busy.
i hope this SAturday treats you all well, much love, e