The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Hi everyone. Went & got my hair done tonight. So, my white roots are gone. :H

Rubes - Hubby is going to a pain clinic next week. I always go with him so we'll see what they say. Last place we went was a dive and they wanted to put injections near his spine. So, we'll see what happens with this place. Really am sorry for everything you are going thru right now. So hard when our parents get older.

Well - sorry but got to run........my niece came in and is "SO BORED". So, we're off to play my Mary Poppins game. They are only allowed to play it with me. It's a collectors item from the 1960's.

I'll be back.....................

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Good morning, peeps! I can't believe I'm the first one here...where is everybody?

[RingingCedars]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST



Good morning Fennel and All! If I had an alarm clock, I think it might look like that this morning. Running late--still have to shower and pack lunch. Have a great day! xo

[melissa27]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Good morning family,

Rubes, so sorry you have to go all through this.., honey. Boy, you're ONE strong lady. I totally admire you:l

Fen, how are you? Where have you been...??

Sunni, have a wonderful day at work, sweetie.

Nora, hope your hubby gets a better treatment in that place. Let us know, will you?

Mama Jan, I'm right where your "baby" is....! It's sooo painful. And I can't wait to get home to my mama too..:upset:

Got to catch a plane home now.... Thank God!

Love you all,
Effie

[melissa27]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

x-post Ringing! Have a wonderful day, hon.

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Good Morning Effie and RC, and Fen ! Love the alarm clock pic RC! poor clock! :H Hope you manage to catch yourself up today - I hate those days that start like that! Hey Fen - hope you have a good day. Effie - hope your ear feels better - no fun with yet another flight though. It will feel so good for you to be home :l

Ruby - your life sounds chaotic as usual - maybe try and schedule in a quiet time for yourself somewhere today? Just an hour totally alone and sit and enjoy nature....

MB - great talking yesterday - you need to slow down too! Stop and smell the flowers! Gosh, everyone seems to be stressed these days - I am making an effort to reverse it all and try and slow down and be more positive 'cos I think I was getting caught up in everything - it is all still going to be there but we can change the way we deal with stuff.

Rog, Tony, Bird, SWANNIE - I do know you are out there :l:l - Nora, Biz, Vicki, Grateful, everyone else - hugs and love to you, have a good day,

Back later,

Sun XX

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

I had written a long, reflective post, decided it was too somber and self-centered to post. Will just say I'll protect myself and loved ones, esp those who can't do it themselves.
Anyhoo, Fen, love the Wren Chronicles. It is a battle with nature sometimes, and while we are well-meaning as humans, it's hard to do the 'right' thing. I recently read some incredibly interesting info on the introduction of cats into our eco-system, and the destuction they cause because as tame as we think they are, they are predators. No amount of feeding, training, breaks them of that.
Sunni, hope the e-mails went through. We still need to talk, just hard for me to know when you're there.
Melissa, while I envy the experience of travelling you get, I could NOT handle those planes! Have you tried chewing gum while flying? And tell your boss you deserve combat pay!
RC, even with some slow days, you sound so much brighter and chipper. When you get down, have a 'what-the-hell' moment, look out at the beautiful scenery you're blessed with. I could get lost in it!
Nora, YOU are the memory these children will carry for the next half-century. You are their blessing. I've heard 'I'm bored' till I've banned those words from my home. But your house will be quiet again soon. And what an honor that their parents have trusted them to you for this long. It's not something done lightly.
MB, so sorry about your son's illness. But I'm confused/concerned. You said you gave him a sedative? I certainly understand the 'momma knows', having been in that business 40 years, and I wasn't there, but if he was going to the ER, was that a good idea? I mean, if it was an OTC, as long as the ER knew, I understand. But I'm sure you know the dangers of going in after taking a med prescribed to someone else, and having it in your bloodstream when bloodtests are done. Sticking my nose in, I know, when you're concerned about your child, and I just hope he's OK, will be well soon.
Tony, Biz, T, Bird, Swannie, HECk, everyone! Wish I could I hugs you all today. Off to get out and help Hubs, who considers himself so long-suffering, put-upon, so he puts it 'upon' me! :H I called

[RingingCedars]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

rubywillow;1155050 wrote:
RC, even with some slow days, you sound so much brighter and chipper. When you get down, have a 'what-the-hell' moment, look out at the beautiful scenery you're blessed with. I could get lost in it!

Thanks Ruby--I was ruminating last night--not a wise thing to do really(someone else pointed that out to ATL--nancy I think). So back on the positive train this morning--Has anyone seen Cindi's post?

[sick of being sick]

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Good morning, family! Effie, I hope you feel better and get home so you can rest! MB, I hope your baby feels better today. Paul's cousin down the road gave me 5 lorcets. I took half of one yesterday and it did relieve the pain, but left me feeling so goofy! When I got up to go to bed, I fell and broke 2 crystal candle holders and busted my head on the brick fireplace! What a dope I am! My doctor, who specializes in diabetic care, is 2 hours away and he will not give me any pain pills since I am an addict. He treats my neuropathy pain with cymbalta and klonopin. He referred me to a specialist to try and "save my hands". I'm going to a "neurosurgery clinic" for further testing and that appt is Aug 16. I don't know what other kind of doctor I would go to. I honestly think I am just suffering from nerve damage in my hands and that cannot be repaired. I am hesitant to take any more of those wicked pain pills! I know all of you are sick of me talking about myself, just as I am, so no more complaining! Today is going to be a great day for me and hopefully, all of you! I love you all so much! Vicki

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Vick, what strength Lorcet did you take? And, like I posted to MB, pill swapping is so dangerous. If you've not had a pill issue in the past, and you're not drinking excessively now (but I know any AL in you condition is excessive) a GOOD pain mangement doctor can help you. There are also options like hydotherapy, yoga, that increase our mobility, flexibility, and decrease our pain. I'm sorry, but it sounds like you haven't found a good, concerned doctor yet.
Nora, I went years ago, alone, an hour away to a fibromyalgia center my PM doc had heard of, and once they saw my great insurance they gave me the works, including injections of a numbing med in my lower spine area. It made me so sick I barely made it home; Hubs was furious I let someone inject me with something I hadn't signed up for. I never went back, and told my doc, who said he'd never recommend them again. I DO recommend researching all the info you can get on the person you pay to take care of your health.
I don't know your medical/addiction history. But some things apply to us all.
My doc told me (because it's state mandated now) on my last visit, there is a new law in Georgia that makes all narcotic drug distibutors part of an available system to law enforcement. This is to prevent 'pill shoppers' who go to different doctors, then different pharmacies (like I used to AL shop) to fill them. It helps them find first the shoppers, then the docs who do it. The good doctors are being put thru the wringer, so they are 10x more cautious. I'm sorry I put so much out there on this that doesn't appy to everyone, but there ARE so many good MD's out there, while the gov mill puts us through all the rest of it. It's up to us to do the research, demand the best, and not become part of the system.
I had to sign a contract, 10 years ago, with my PM doc. Any infraction, overuse, ANYTHING, and he would drop me as a patient. One reason I trust him.

[sunshinedaisies]

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Hey everyone - had a doc's appt this morning to get RX refilled and half way there realised I was driving to the VET !!! OH MY GOSH! Yes Ruby - I have just given you enough ammo for ages!! But it cracked me up - so I turned round and am giggling to myself as I drive the right way!!! You can see where my head is these days !!

Vicki - you really are going through it - you MUST get to a proper doctor who will take care of you. Ruby said it all really - but know that you are in my prayers. I just wish you could get rid of the pain - I cannot imagine being in pain for as long as you have been, it is so draining. :l:l

Ruby - yes, the e-mails did go through and yes, I am hard to get a hold of with my odd work hours I know. Sunday is always the best day for me.

Rc - ruminating can be good sometimes - depends on what you were ruminating on!! I have ruminated lately too (I sound like a cow !) and found it to be quite beneficial!!

Have to go and put the wash out!

later everyone, Hugs,

sun XX

[Grateful]

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Happy Friday, Friends! I'm here trying NOT to ruminate. I had to take hubs for the 2 scopes today..they are trying to find out why he is having pain in his abdomen...they did find some stuff but he still has to have another test. The worst thing he could be doing is drinking....but he does, still every night, the fool!

Please forgive me for not saying hello to everyone, but know you are all so important to me and I feel blessed to have you as friends. I have to run and vacuum (again!) before Addy gets here. I love my dogs, but having dog hair all over everything is getting old. It's even on my bed and if I close my bedroom door, Duke jumps up and opens it! I should never have let him on the bed when he was a puppy!!!

I'll try to pop in over the weekend...sometimes it's hard when Addy is here because her crib is in my office....or should I say that my "office" is in her bedroom......either way.

Love to all!

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Happy Friday!!

Can't stay but wanted to check in. :h

Grateful - are you ok? You sound stressed. :l

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Hang in there, Grateful.:l

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Mama, I hope your cub is doing better today...:h

Nora, those kids must adore you! I have such fond memories of aunts, uncles and others who took time to play with me when I was a little kid!

Sun...I can't believe you handed that much ammo to Rubes!!!! :H

Hey R.C....any fun plans for the weekend?

Rubes, I hope things calm down a bit for you.