One Step at a Time April

[Lizann]

CJ is 26 and still my baby! You always want mommy when you don't feel good. She still has a fever but is feeling better than she did. Slept most of the day.

Red, my twin and I have have fights, even physical when we were younger but we have never not spoken for weeks at a time. She was never able to conceive either and when I got pregnant the last time she was in the midst of fertility treatments. That was tough! I guess her and I have our ups and downs but ultimately we are very close. Right now I feel like she's upset with me because things have come so easily to me and she's had a hard time of it and I'm the one with a drinking problem! I feel like I'm causing her just one more thing to worry about. Right now her husband got layed off from his job. Oh the guilt.

We'll, that's enough of that pity party. Chin up and time to move on. I did wash my windows today. The rain let up and I just ran with it. It feels so clean in here. Did some other spring cleaning and I'm feeling somewhat accomplished.

[techie]

Red, you are a nurturer! Many people who nurture put others before themselves and my hand is up!

For the sake of pouting go give hubby a hug, after you're finished on the computer, lol.

Aww Nora, you deserved a good date night. I'm sure kitty enjoys coming back and I'm sure you've checked her paw. Peggy once did that and I found a thorn. I love watching snow from inside as it gently falls in the twilight - and that's it, lol. Coming from Canada I've had plenty.

Techie, how is mom dealing with the move from east coast to west coast?

I have nothing planned today, so I'll catch up with recorded tv, not much pain involved with that!

Everyone have a good one.

It is hard on her but she has quickly resolved to acceptance. Thanks for asking as well. I appreciate everyone's concern. It is really lovely!

[actiongirl46]

Hi all - I am here, checking in, having a wonderful vacation so far . . . Nora, Ne, SK, anyone else I missed, thanks. Yes, lets just deal with the Nal when I get back. I do want to talk about it then.

Today was a good day and that is all I can ask! You guys are the best - AG

[Lizann]

Glad you're enjoy it AG! Are you at a beach?
I woke up to the wind howling outside. It's unbelievable. It's supposed to get really cold. Ugh! Happy Sunday!

[NoraC]

Hello everyone.

Sorry I was awol yesterday. Just did a lot of computer work trying to get some report moved aaround. It's in the most unuser friendly program (report builder from Gupta). Anyway, I've been seeing formulas in my sleep.:questionmark:

I'm still in bed waiting for the kids to get ready for work so I can get in the bathroom. I'll be online on my computer soon.

[NoraC]

Wish I could type better on this kindle.

Rusty - how are you feeling? I am so sorry. Hubby has suffered from chronic pain for years and one of the areas is his neck....the discs.

[NoraC]

Has anyone heard from Pauly?

[NoraC]

Well - hello finally! I have been working on my work stuff all day and finally finished.

How is everyone doing? Ne, I still plan on checking out your new site but have been busy. I did sign up though.

Pauly - :hug: hope you're having a great day.

Mama - is it Tuesday that you get in to the dentist? Thinking of you :hug:

[NoraC]

I enjoyed reading about your twins. I always wished that I had a twin. I guess because my brother is 6 years older so I thought it would be so cool to have a twin sister.

[Lizann]

Hey all. Managed to keep myself outta trouble today. Went to church and then after lunch I continued with my spring cleaning. CJ s fever spiked again tonight, she was feeling better today until that. So a little more chicken soup and TLC. Mark seems to be feeling fine. Hubby is achy now. Hmm, is he next?

mama, Pauly are you guys ok? Haven't heard from you guys in a bit.
Hello to everyone else. Gonna read a little before I crash.

[NoraC]

Liz - good for you for staying busy. Sorry that your family is still sick. I'm still amazed at how quickly Red recovered.
Well, I'm worried about our missing peeps. Sending out positive thoughts.

[Rusty]

Hi Everybody,

I'll be on my way home early this afternoon. I've been spoiled all weekend...we rented a boat on Saturday and the weather was perfect....yesterday as well...lounged by the pool, biked, walked. Pain meds kept my pain tolerable except during the night. I'm hoping to get an MRI on Friday. Even if I need surgery, it's got to be better than this! Good thing I don't feel like drinking.

Nora-how does your husband manage his pain?

NE-great to see you haven't left us. We love having you here. ;-)

Red-how are you feeling?

Pauly-I hope you come back....we so want to help.

I have a few business tasks to complete before I leave so I better get going. Big hellos to everyone else.

[Lizann]

Good morning. It's snowing here today!

Rusty I am so glad you had a good time. I'm sorry you are still hurting. Hopefully it won't require surgery, maybe a little PT?

Pauly, I hope you do come back. I can only imagine that you are trying to figure things out. Sending positive vibes you way. Just know that we do care about you.

Nora, do they pay you to work the weekend?

NE how's the studying going?

Techie, will your mom be living with you or just closer to you? My parents live about ten miles away. They are in their eighties and I see them slowing down a lot. Dad just turned 87. Thankfully they are still able to do most for themselves.

Mama, good luck with the root canal. Hope you're feeling better.

Snowy and cold here. Food shopping in a bit. My son will come with me today as I need to buy things in bulk. I need my muscle man.

[NoraC]

Morning all

Liz - you are really doing amazing. :hug:

Rusty - I'm sorry for the pain you are in. I hope that they can do something for your pain right away. Hubby tried many, many things. Went to a pain clinic which ended up that they just wanted to give him more drugs. The past 2 -3 years he has been doing yoga daily. He has had a different outlook on life. Positive, optimistic, etc. The yoga and the mental aspect has helped more than anything else in the last 18 years. It has certainly made our marriage better. That, plus the fact that I stopped drinking. Things are still not easy and he is still in constant pain. But, it is better than it was.

[aihfl]

Went to a pain clinic which ended up that they just wanted to give him more drugs.

Ugh, I am so glad they cracked down on unscrupulous pain clinics in Florida. We used to be the prescription opiate abuse capital of the country. I'm so glad I got that monkey off my back.