tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42797472670664134892023-11-16T10:32:01.394-06:00My Ups and Downs of Everyday LifeDutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-200630897805103322014-05-07T15:16:00.000-05:002014-05-07T15:16:39.275-05:00Patiently Waiting<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>I called the weight loss doctor because they didn't call me in April and the nurse said they were having a few problems getting it together but they will call me as soon as possible. I hate the waiting. I need this more than anything in my life right now. I need to get the weight off for medical and personal reasons. </i></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">My hubby doesn't understand. He wants me to do it naturally. He doesn't get that I am addicted to food and I try to explain it to him when it comes to his cigarettes but you have to eat to live but I live to eat. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span></i><span style="font-size: large;">well, I am busy going in and out but it looks like rain which is good for my vegetable, herbs and flowers. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span><br />Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-57270796907007298372014-04-07T17:55:00.001-05:002014-04-07T17:55:45.392-05:00Finding Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am patiently waiting for the doctor to call me getting the Sleeve Surgery</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been reading up on it and I think it is for me. I am so tired of being sick and tired and I know it stems from my weight and also having RA. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hubby and I have been doing smoothies and they make me feel better and tons of energy but seem to always want junk food and sweets. Why, oh why do I have to be addicted to food. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life has got to get easier. I just turned 54 in Feb. and I want to fit into my Mother In Laws wedding dress when I renew my vows next year. 10 years but we have been in each others lives since we were 6 years old. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am really thinking of giving up my blog and reading of others but I sometimes like to see what is happening other then just in Facebook. Decisions, decisions. </span><br />
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<br />Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-42749011278313645172014-01-31T23:30:00.001-06:002014-01-31T23:30:11.585-06:00nothing much<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I said I was going to try and write in my blog more but sometimes life happens.</span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">it is really a big pain but putting my big girl panties on and making all of my doctor appointments. 1 down for this month, 3 in March and one in April. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am hoping to spend the month of July in Tennessee and drive back with my sister, niece and brother in law to go to my brother's 4th wedding. She is the one and I wish he would have met her first. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Big Super Bowl party at my sister in laws house but thinking of just staying home and having my girlfriend over for a few shots of tequila and some laughs. Hubby can go and bet his little heart out and hopefully this year we will win. Her parties are so much fun and I know I will probably regret not going but I really think I need to chill and hang out with my good friend. We will see.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a great weekend everyone.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
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<br />Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-23233995662928977902013-12-26T19:11:00.000-06:002013-12-26T19:11:36.559-06:00New Year<br />
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<i>As you know, we are now coming up on a new year. You know I have
made resolutions to change the areas of my life that need it, and I ask
for your strength to make those changes. I ask for your continued
blessings and guidance to make me more like you, to walk better in your
path, this year.</i><br />
<i>I also ask, Lord, for your continued blessings on those around me.
I ask that this year be one of peace and joy for my family and
friends. I ask that you continue to be a presence in all of our lives.
I ask that you give each of us a heart for you and a desire to serve to
make the world a better place. I also ask for peace and blessings on
those far from home, for those who suffer, and for those who need you a
little more each day.</i><br />
<i>Thank you, Lord, for all you do in my life and for all your continued blessings and love. In your name, Amen.</i><br />
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<i>I am hoping to find some time and inspiration to start posting on a regular basis. </i>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-18754528901016962482013-04-20T02:11:00.002-05:002013-04-20T02:11:48.404-05:00Pain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My sister in laws 50th birthd<span style="font-size: large;">ay part<span style="font-size: large;">y is today and I am so excited. I made her a poster and I think it turned out wonderful. I will be taking tons of pictures to put on Facebook. </span></span></span></b><br />
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<b> My wonderful little spoiled dog Bambi.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Well, it is time for me to get some coffee and st<span style="font-size: large;">art my day.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-53649232762891780522013-03-16T21:10:00.002-05:002013-03-16T21:10:50.988-05:00Happy St. Patrick's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I just wanted to make a quick post tonight since I will be cooking all day tomorrow. I can't be<span style="font-size: large;">lieve that I did not buy <span style="font-size: large;">corned beef and cabbage. Hubby wanted a big pork tenderloin so I will be making that<span style="font-size: large;">. I also need to make chicken salad, roast carrots<span style="font-size: large;"> and mushrooms. I want to make my blueberries muffins since I love having those with a cup of coffee in the morn<span style="font-size: large;">ing. </span></span></span></span></span></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I will be taking tons of photos this year of the garden and when I start canning. I have never done it before and my nei<span style="font-size: large;">ghbor gave me about 100 glass jars. I am excited about it. I think I am going to do spaghetti sauce, marinara<span style="font-size: large;">, st<span style="font-size: large;">ewed tomatoes, pickles and whatever else I can think of. </span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">O<span style="font-size: large;">K, I am going to try this for a second time. I thought I should make an entry since it has a<span style="font-size: large;">l<span style="font-size: large;">most been a year. I am on the weight loss journey again.</span></span></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have lost 21 lbs so far. I have been str<span style="font-size: large;">uggling the past few days but I am not giving up. When you have a debilitating di<span style="font-size: large;">sease like RA it is sometimes to hard to move and let alone make healthy choices but I am a work in progress.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am getting excited for Spring since we are going to do a bi<span style="font-size: large;">g garden again this year. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for listening<span style="font-size: large;">. I think I still have a few fol<span style="font-size: large;">lowers. </span></span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-71860772828081281432012-04-14T14:24:00.002-05:002012-04-14T14:29:58.160-05:00Beginning Again<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I just rejoined Weight Watchers this morning. I am very excited because my sister also joined but she lives in a different state. We talk almost every day so I know she will keep me on my toes about losing this weight. I have to get serious about this because of my health problems. I am worried about the 45 percent blockage of my heart, plus my Rheumatoid Arthritis seems to be getting worse instead of better. I think I am going to try to take pictures of the things I eat so I can keep track of everything. I love reading other peoples blogs about all the healthy foods and I get some great ideas from them. I really missed writing in here but sometimes I feel like all I write about is boring things but it is my life, boring or not. I hope I get some of my readers back since I haven't posted since Christmas. I do read all the blogs listed on the side but don't comment much. I think that is going to change also since I really want to keep myself busy with other things beside food.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and I love comments.<br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-90264996469402041112011-12-25T00:51:00.000-06:002011-12-25T00:52:22.351-06:00Merry Christmas<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all my friends.</span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-18927200480317536462011-08-18T17:04:00.001-05:002011-08-18T17:04:43.240-05:00testing, testingI am not sure if it is working for me today.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-25960504085664119672011-05-22T22:32:00.001-05:002011-05-22T22:33:15.216-05:00Long TimeI am going to make a post real soon. I am so addicted to Facebook that I never seem to get over to my blog. Miss all of you. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-18006277939060504652010-10-09T09:52:00.001-05:002010-10-09T09:54:11.274-05:00Back On Track Again<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is going to be short because I have so much chopping and cooking to do today. I lost 9 lbs last week and 3.2 lbs this week. I am so happy with the results. I knew once I got back on track I would be able to do it.<br />Well, hubby just informed me he needs the computer so everyone have a nice weekend.<br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-23600729648811865702010-09-24T16:41:00.004-05:002010-09-24T16:48:06.439-05:00Rejoining<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_K_ED5ckmQhBeB59X2-Rc_1ireD5HkpSeaZSs5R4Kh5E7RFWGWKjXwFv8kCMvjCC8xdFLvF6wh1sqipxO4sCEDqSOe7tBuTvPp4J5aelqoTK7CIu6kCFplLxnkcfnX1Z2gfCnlRIDyiv/s1600/motivation_to_exercise_poster-p228233132047413779td2h_210.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_K_ED5ckmQhBeB59X2-Rc_1ireD5HkpSeaZSs5R4Kh5E7RFWGWKjXwFv8kCMvjCC8xdFLvF6wh1sqipxO4sCEDqSOe7tBuTvPp4J5aelqoTK7CIu6kCFplLxnkcfnX1Z2gfCnlRIDyiv/s320/motivation_to_exercise_poster-p228233132047413779td2h_210.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520599876641940290" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I am rejoining Weight Watchers either tomorrow or Oct. 2nd. I know I gained about 10 extra pounds since I haven't gone in about 6 weeks. I just burned myself out from it and also I have been trying to figure out all this new medicine I am taking & some has me gaining weight but I think most of the weight is because I stopping exercising and have been eating tons of junk. I have been stressing about the RA and I see the doctor in a few weeks to see if the medicine is working or if I have to do the shots in my stomach.<br />Have a great weekend everyone. I will probably do another entry tomorrow with my new weight total if I join.<br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-61018323636358025152010-09-04T11:12:00.003-05:002010-09-04T11:22:57.154-05:00Where Does The Time Go<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEoNlY7roiup4SNuCFS3bJ3thl3lfsp5k0VSRrXEzwdK82UrNbiaWkMFw6kLeR9F94mpk4QTRcdZpctDykI5lYW4xcBv5ag4sG8lWWVYwOAWyzt8CIVq0D2k2dkgdSfYfjNCoU2wWKsr4g/s1600/quotes28.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEoNlY7roiup4SNuCFS3bJ3thl3lfsp5k0VSRrXEzwdK82UrNbiaWkMFw6kLeR9F94mpk4QTRcdZpctDykI5lYW4xcBv5ag4sG8lWWVYwOAWyzt8CIVq0D2k2dkgdSfYfjNCoU2wWKsr4g/s320/quotes28.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513094508805986770" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I can't believe it has been almost a month since I did an entry. I have been reading all your blogs but I am sorry I haven't had time to comment on all of them. I have been keeping busy with all the vegetables from the garden. Today I am making homemade tomato sauce and making eggplant parmesan. I also want to grill some zucchini & squash I pulled yesterday.<br />I haven't gone to Weight Watchers in 3 weeks. I haven't given up but I am probably going to rejoin in the next few weeks. I want to talk to my doctor on Thursday about getting off the steroids because I think some of the weight coming back on is due to them. I am up about 4 lbs since my sister was here. We did nothing but eat our way through all the foods that she can't get in Tennessee, well she can get them but it tastes nasty. We have great pizza here in Illinois. We also went to an Italian store so she could get some good sausage and beef to take home. I miss her so much. I really wish we lived closer.<br />We don't have any plans this weekend. My hubby changed his schedule and is now working 1st shift and his days off are Friday and Saturday. He worked yesterday so I think he is just going to relax. I know we have to take his Mom's car back into Chicago sometime today. I am not looking forward to it since it is an hour drive up and an hour drive back. I think everyone will be on the road today.<br />I want to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day. I can go on and on about what has been going on with me but I need to start my day because the morning is almost gone.<br /><br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-60723479033362647092010-08-07T13:15:00.004-05:002010-08-07T13:26:01.801-05:00Quickie<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Weighed in and lost 7.2 this week. I know it was because I was sick for 4 days but I will take it. I have been busy this morning grilled zucchini, onions, mushrooms and tried plum tomatoes which didn't work out to well but still yummy. I also want to pull tons of kale & freeze it. I am trying not to pull a ton of vegetables from the garden because my sister in coming out in 12 days and I want to give her a lot.<br />My neighbor has a peach tree and I pulled about 50 of them a few weeks ago and they were pretty small. I put them all in a brown paper bag to ripen and oh my gosh they are wonderful. I called and asked her if I can get more and she said yes. They are about 3 times bigger than when I pulled them last. I am probably going to take a few hundred since she doesn't eat them. I am going to make a peach cobbler and freeze a bunch after I slice them up. I was thinking about peach jam but not sure about that yet.<br />OK enough of my rambling this is my hubby's only day off & I want to spend some time outside with him & pull more weeds.<br />Thanks everyone for all your well wishes. I am feeling great now & I go to see the specialist again on Wednesday but also found a new one that I will see the end of August. I can't wait to tell her off for making be in pain for 4 days and telling me to go to the emergency room when I told the nurse what medicine makes me feel better. Doctors what are you going to do.<br />Have a great weekend everyone.<br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-20717283056995664412010-08-01T10:42:00.002-05:002010-08-01T10:55:40.265-05:00Pain, Pain Go Away<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is going to be a Debbie downer post so if you don't want to hear it don't read it. I am in a very bad place the last few days. I think it might be the new medicine I am on. This morning I can't even lift my left arm up. I have been crying for hours this morning. My hubby had to go into work today so I don't want to call him up & stress him out about it.<br />I went & weighed in yesterday after not going for 2 weeks and I am up 4.8 lbs. I know I am stress eating and yesterday hubby took me to lunch and we had margaritas and some great food and then last night we got pizza so I am up even a few more lbs. this morning. I hope to get a handle on this situation soon. I am going to call the doctor tomorrow because I don't want to keep feeling like this until I go see her on the 11th.<br />I told myself I wanted to get back to exercising today so I may ask my daughter to go for a short walk with me. Her boyfriend is taking her to breakfast right now and then she is going to come home and do her chores and help me with a few things.<br />Please say some prayers for me because I really, really need them. Thanks<br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-73794563701046405872010-07-17T20:37:00.003-05:002010-07-17T20:43:51.708-05:00Short and Sweet<span style="font-family: georgia;">I weighed in last week and gained 1.4. Today I lost 2.8 ww total 41.2 my total 55.4 I am so happy and I finally think I got it. I know I am still going to have slip ups but I don't let it devastate me anymore.<br />I went to the </span>rheumatologist and she was upset that my general doctor diagnosed me without doing more tests so I had 28 xrays done, 6 vials of blood drawn and peed in a cup. I am upset that I read 2 books regarding rheumatoid arthritis and get upset and starting crying a little in the doctors office. I guess it is a good thing that she is so good at what she does that she wanted all these tests done. I don't go back to see her until August 11th but she told me if there is anything to be concerned about she will call. I think I will call next week anyway to see what the results are. I think having to wait another 24 days is a little unreasonable.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Sunday.<br /><h3><a href="http://aim.search.aol.com/aol/search?q=rheumatologist&s_it=spelling" onclick="return sl.sl(null,null,this,12,1,ud,ud,ud,ud,'rheumatologist')"><br /></a></h3><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-60244730682713055242010-07-03T19:51:00.004-05:002010-07-03T20:04:36.459-05:00A Good Tired<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIfjKxwBxj3TylwnhHNffGYCMc6cTPXweFJiLptv4Ffz1ifX0zEp_2TFLcsZTnbPTlbuFbfDLyLFV7SZ44rRZFBsw6dq1SWel1SkuCggtG8Oe0OailEJLpt5Q3IAL7CkSyR1YEffwuMXR/s1600/2nd+pic+of+great,+great+niece+Danielle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIfjKxwBxj3TylwnhHNffGYCMc6cTPXweFJiLptv4Ffz1ifX0zEp_2TFLcsZTnbPTlbuFbfDLyLFV7SZ44rRZFBsw6dq1SWel1SkuCggtG8Oe0OailEJLpt5Q3IAL7CkSyR1YEffwuMXR/s320/2nd+pic+of+great,+great+niece+Danielle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489849786861744402" border="0" /></a><br />This is a picture of my great, great niece Danielle who I haven't met yet. She lives in California. She is a cutie.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I weighed in this morning and lost another 3.4 lbs. for a Weight Watcher total of 40 and my total of 54. I am so happy about the weight loss but I have not been happy about my health.<br /><br />The month of June I went to the emergency room twice. The first was pain in my knee and second was the pain in my shoulder. I know I mentioned this in a previous entry but what I am getting at is that I finally went to my general doctor and told him my symptoms and he gave me a blood test for about 5 different things. He called me a few days later and told me I have Migrating Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am on steroids and heavy duty pain killers. The first day I took the steroids I started feeling 110 percent better. I took my last one today so I hope the pain doesn't come back. I don't have an appointment for the specialist until the 15th. I had my bone scan on Thursday and I am hoping to hear from my general doctor next week.<br /><br />I would not wish this pain on my worst enemy. I can't explain it but it really, really hurts. I have been doing some reading on the internet about it. I am going to have tons of questions for the doctor when I go see her. I guess if I can get through brain surgery I can get through this.<br /><br />The title of my blog is because I have done nothing today but cook my hubby's lunches for next week and make a double batch of Oreo Fluff for my daughter and her boyfriend. I also made some pasta salad for the party we are going to tomorrow at my sister in law's house. They have a new pool and a hot tub so I know I am going to be swimming since it will be the first time I have gone swimming this year. I am a water baby - Pisces.<br /><br />Well, I am sorry to be such a downer but I wanted to let you all know how I was feeling.<br /><br />Have a safe and fun 4th of July.<br /></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-39297231682266718532010-06-18T13:22:00.004-05:002010-06-18T13:37:38.440-05:00It's A Hot and Humid Day in the Neighborhood<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9gU3eZr7W76xWddyUanN7DdO8XUmS6XoMm9TgwP6ShtuR3Pa-tF55i-EKJyECCc4QhUqegQ45UorOkSnhqZx_vAJsRLKtKJU3SXvTSG9ffWDAh2xjEfum_ZGKy6VGVS101tqxudG12tU/s1600/TagzbyMissie+Summertime+Easy+Livin_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9gU3eZr7W76xWddyUanN7DdO8XUmS6XoMm9TgwP6ShtuR3Pa-tF55i-EKJyECCc4QhUqegQ45UorOkSnhqZx_vAJsRLKtKJU3SXvTSG9ffWDAh2xjEfum_ZGKy6VGVS101tqxudG12tU/s320/TagzbyMissie+Summertime+Easy+Livin_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484184477694581602" border="0" />I want to thank Missie for all the wonderful tags. I hope your pain gets less and less every day. </a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">It is already 88 degrees here and is suppose to get into the 90's. I made the mistake and went to Wal-Mart at 10:30 and it was already crowded and by the time I left it was so hot out and my car's air conditioning is broke. I told my daughter never again am I going that late, that is late for me because I like to go anywhere between 7 and 8 am.<br /><br />I weighed in this morning that is why I went so late but the good news is I lost another 2.4 lbs. WW total 36.6 My total 50.6 I am so happy. I am happy about the loss but not happy that they closed our meeting down. They said there were not enough members. We are all not happy. We do have 2 close meeting that are both about 8 miles away. I am not sure what meeting I am going to attend. My leader does the one on Saturday morning and I think I may do that one. I have not made up my mind yet because I am still upset.<br /><br />I had my first salad from a few of my vegetables in the garden. I made a kale, bib lettuce, broccoli and green onion salad. It was so good.</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTgsKCNJ6Xb2-TzpsoYWbmvLaTgDy0YIXwZ7uNeABYXF4OGtYueGaovp6f7mWdHbbXD2o-9zck_xmvxeFhd2LaxXqSQMMh9srIOxjk9UaYXdi3rGsxAtCtYTNFjXLxmUIwchz8ajLw3k_/s1600/pond-garden+6-14-10+041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTgsKCNJ6Xb2-TzpsoYWbmvLaTgDy0YIXwZ7uNeABYXF4OGtYueGaovp6f7mWdHbbXD2o-9zck_xmvxeFhd2LaxXqSQMMh9srIOxjk9UaYXdi3rGsxAtCtYTNFjXLxmUIwchz8ajLw3k_/s320/pond-garden+6-14-10+041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484183152746802594" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a picture of the garden from my 2nd floor bedroom. My hubby likes when I takes these kinds of pictures because next year he always says he wants to see how he set it up. This year seems to be our best year yet. I think it has to do with all the rain we have been getting. We even had another storm go through this morning. I guess I am saving on water since I don't have to water the garden.<br /><br />I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and Happy Father's Day.<br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-48233312389830716632010-06-11T10:33:00.003-05:002010-06-11T10:49:09.119-05:00Back On Track<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYhW4hupRMTNwQs4fPkaKcPMimdnQ6z6JicWMDLsMDPTJ1NCoIHPUqlct_K0L50v5kds8IwIYP15Q4xFHak5fFwRNFwtx7yJVZ1gLE2Dcr_KJl4Zx04meTCtgthHdKKtcz7mAMOBFC-Fh/s1600/000_0022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYhW4hupRMTNwQs4fPkaKcPMimdnQ6z6JicWMDLsMDPTJ1NCoIHPUqlct_K0L50v5kds8IwIYP15Q4xFHak5fFwRNFwtx7yJVZ1gLE2Dcr_KJl4Zx04meTCtgthHdKKtcz7mAMOBFC-Fh/s320/000_0022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481543258279383202" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I weighed in this morning and lost 7 lbs. for a total of 34.2 and my total of 48.2<br />I am so happy to be back on track. I think I did so well this week is because I have been taking a new pain medicine since I had to go back to the emergency room on Sunday but this time for my shoulder. I don't know what has been happening to me lately. I can handle pain but this pain was worse than my knee pain. My knee is fine now and the emergency room doctor told me that if I did have a torn menicus (sp) that it would still hurt. I did to much yesterday with weed whacking that I couldn't put my arm up over my head. I am suppose to call the doctor today. I am just one big pain. I guess turning 50 has it's downfalls. LOL My hubby is going to trade me in for a new model. Oh, I am rambling and didn't finish my shoulder story. They took x-rays and he found nothing wrong with my shoulder. He said I might have pulled a muscle or something. Even though I lost 7 lbs this week I want to start exercising again. I think I might try to get on my exercise bike and do my 3 mile walk away the lbs. tapes. I just won't raise my arms when they do certain exercises.<br /><br />Our garden is growing like crazy. We have had some major rain and that is really helping. We already have broccoli. My hubby had to more 2 cabbage plants because my squash is taking over. I can't wait to grill the squash and all the other vegetables. I have been using my grill a lot because my oven is broke and my hubby is working so much overtime that he hasn't been able to fix it. I made tons of skirt steak so he can take burritos to work. He says he is always happy with that.<br /><br />It is time for me to go because I haven't had breakfast yet because I don't eat before I weigh in and it is almost time for lunch so I think I will make a big salad and chop up either some chicken or steak in it.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-51570401946676329812010-06-04T11:16:00.002-05:002010-06-04T11:27:10.274-05:00I Didn't Quit....Again<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I forced myself to go to Weight Watchers this morning and I am glad that I did even though I gained again. The last 3 weeks have been horrible but hopefully things will look up. I think I went back today because I got a beautiful post card from my leader saying that they missed me and that gave me incentive to go. I walked in on my crutches and they all knew why I haven't been coming but I only hurt my knee on Sunday and the last 3 weeks is because I have fallen off the healthy eating wagon. I might try to do the 5K walk this Sunday. My knee is feeling better and I only have a few pain pills left so we will see how I am feeling on Sunday. The 5K walk is the Weight Watcher challenge. I told one of the girls I might met her there if my knee is feeling OK.<br /><br />We have a lot of things going on this weekend. Our little village holds it yearly garage sale days. I have been going with my neighbor for the past few years. My hubby's niece asked us to help her move so my daughter, her boyfriend and hubby are going to go. My husband wants me to go so I can watch her 3 kids but I told him I do garage sale days every year. I am not sure what I am going to do. I guess it all depends on if my neighbor comes out this weekend. The house that she owns here is only when she comes out on the weekends. She owns a house in Chicago. I guess I will call her later.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-39981811716210780992010-06-01T14:46:00.002-05:002010-06-01T14:52:47.589-05:00Can't Exercise for awhile<span style="font-size:130%;">I went to the emergency room Sunday morning. I was going to go Saturday night but thought I would just see if I pulled something in my knee. I started crying Sunday morning and I knew I couldn't wait to see my doctor on Tuesday so hubby took me to the hospital. The doctor thinks I have a torn meniscus. They gave me a pain shot, showed me how to use crutches and gave me a prescription for heavy duty pain killers.<br />I tell you every time I try to lose weight and get healthy something happens to me. I am suppose to call a doctor to see if I need therapy or surgery. I want them to do an MRI first to see if it is torn. I am thinking of waiting a few more days before I call because my knee hasn't been bothering all that much and I am not in a hurry to go see another doctor.<br />My hubby's vacation started Saturday and we we suppose to go spent about 4 or 5 days at his sister's trailer but we decided not to. We just took a ride there now to celebrate my daughter's 16th birthday. She went to Woodsmoke for a few days of swimming and to be with her aunts & uncles. She comes back tomorrow. I didn't want to ruin her time of going there because of my knee.<br /><br />Well, that is all for now. I will keep you all updated with my knee.<br /></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-10694794524661791152010-05-29T15:40:00.000-05:002010-05-29T15:41:18.752-05:00Memorial Day<h2 class="aligncenter">Memorial Day<br /> <span class="author">by Michelle R. Christman</span></h2> <p> As we stand here looking<br />At the flags upon these graves<br />Know these flags represent<br />A few of the true American brave<br /><br /> They fought for their Country<br />As man has through all of time<br />Except that these soldiers lying here<br />Fought for your country and mine<br /><br /> As we all are gathered here<br />To pay them our respect<br />Let's pass this word to others<br />It's what they would expect<br /><br /> I'm sure that they would do it<br />If it were me or you<br />To show we did not die in vein<br />But for the red, white and blue.<br /><br /> Let's pass on to our children<br />And to those who never knew<br />What these soldiers died for<br />It's the least we can do<br /><br /> Let's not forget their families<br />Great pain they had to bear<br />Losing a son, father or husband<br />They need to know we still care<br /><br /> No matter which war was fought<br />On the day that they died<br />I stand here looking at these flags<br />Filled with American pride.<br /><br /> So as the bugler plays out Taps<br />With its sweet and eerie sound<br />Pray for these soldiers lying here<br />In this sacred, hallowed ground.<br /><br /> Take home with you a sense of pride<br />You were here Memorial Day.<br />Celebrating the way Americans should<br />On this solemnest of days. </p><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279747267066413489.post-17923747155298806142010-05-28T12:29:00.002-05:002010-05-28T12:39:31.407-05:00Not Doing So Well With the Scale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsb5NPAbv5XhYQGrSh2HNqTDPKP2naS7DuxkJtzelB_hosgKFwhaX7bJWvCAhT3giWtNTQpyYs_hZ65EDhRpIZXO6uHR6Q2MgrFsXrrhMCE2hpwfnAPCjgCkl7cJDDwmNc-4QJh1ZeldGe/s1600/29299_1300052377235_1108173412_1898859_2708768_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsb5NPAbv5XhYQGrSh2HNqTDPKP2naS7DuxkJtzelB_hosgKFwhaX7bJWvCAhT3giWtNTQpyYs_hZ65EDhRpIZXO6uHR6Q2MgrFsXrrhMCE2hpwfnAPCjgCkl7cJDDwmNc-4QJh1ZeldGe/s320/29299_1300052377235_1108173412_1898859_2708768_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476376896242195346" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I haven't gone to Weight Watchers in 2 weeks. I lost on the 14th of May but today was a different story. I gained 4.4 lbs. I was going to quit but I decided to go face the music. I have been getting tired of always tracking my points and always being so sore from working out. I am sore when I get up, sore all day and sore at night. I am sorry this is such a whiny post but it is how I am feeling. I didn't even go to my regular WW leader because I didn't want her to see my gain. She is a wonderful leader and has always made me feel good but I couldn't face her. The new place I went to the lady that weighed me was so nice and she said this is a lifestyle change, you are going to have gains and losses. She made me feel better, if only for a moment. I am determined to start fresh today.<br /><br />On a happier note, my hubby starts his vacation tomorrow. We have a few plans to first go to Woodsmoke Ranch and help my sister in law fix up her trailer. I know we also wants to do some things around our house. We are going to go swimming and celebrate my daughter's official birthday on June 1st. I got her what she wanted but I told her that we couldn't afford it so I know it is going to be a nice surprise. Her boyfriend is coming to spend a few days with us. I hope he will show me how to fish since I never learned. You would think with 6 brothers one of them would have taught me but they were so much older than me, so I am hoping to fish over vacation.<br /><br />Well, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Memorial weekend. It looks like our weather is going to cooperate.<br /></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18387959469660830830noreply@blogger.com3