One Step at a Time - July 2017

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - July 2017

Awww Nora, I'm sorry you didn't make a lot of money. I know he much work a yard sale is. The picture of your mom is just so cute! I'm glad you had a good time.
Turned out to be a really nice day after all. It was breezy and the sun came out. Erin, Logan and I walked for 4 miles in the park! Erin is hardcore when it comes to exercise, she whooped my butt today. I am tired, but a good tired. Didn't get as much done as I wanted to, but it's ok cuz I got to spend time with Erin and Logan.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - July 2017

Liz - you're right! It's all ok because you got to spend time together. :love:

[Glass Half Empty]

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Liz - I'm glad you're treasuring those moments.

I just babysat again today - this time for the kids to go for a two hour bike ride (mine are all hard core fit freaks as well).

I'm so blessed that I live close enough to be able to do that - even though the grandbabe slept for most of it and I had to change her nappy twice in the twenty minutes she was awake. :smile:

[Rusty]

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Good Morning, Friends!:happy2:

Glassie-yes, my dear, I did arrive home safe and sound and in time to work out. The weather has been gorgeous here, sunny and in the 80s. I've had our condo pool all to myself and it's been heavenly. So glad you got to spend time with your grand babe. They grow up so fast.

Nora-what a cute picture of your mom. Too bad you didn't make much money but delighted you made enough to pay for your meals.

Liz-delighted that you got in a 4 mile walk with Erin and Logan. When I was Erin's age, I was an exercise fanatic, too. Not so much anymore. LOL

Mr. V-how is your niece doing? Is she in rehab? Great job on fighting those cravings...they used to drive me mad!

Pauly-hope you're OK.

I miss AG and TMH, too. Wish they would check in.

Congratulations again, Nora, on 2 YEARS AF!! You are such a positive and kind role model and you have such compassion and empathy for others.

We have an amazing thread and I am so proud to be part of it.

I am off to visit my mom. Her surgery went well and I am so grateful.

Happy AF Sunday!

[Lizann]

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Rusty, I hope your mom is ok! Didn't realize she had surgery. I guess maybe I missed that post? I'm glad you got to enjoy the pool! I guess I've been too busy or the weather has not cooperated. I am hopeful to be in the pool thus afternoon, though. Cannot wait!

Glassie, how much fun is it to watch these wee ones! I'm glad that she was awake for at least a little bit of the time you had her. It is great to be close by.

Wishing us all a great AF Sunday!

[NoraC]

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Hello everyone. Hope everyone is having a fantastic day.

[ToMyHealth]

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Ah, you guys are so kind to think of AG and me. It's been a rocky summer. Many of you know I am a colon cancer survivor, and this summer was due for my 5 year colonoscopy. Met with new dr. because I had changed insurance plans, and he insisted I have a CEA blood test. This is a marker for cancer. Normal is 0-3. My CEA is 9. Had the colonoscopy with having many people praying for good results. It was clear.
So then doc decided I needed to have an abdomen and pelvis CT Scan. Had that last week. It was clear. Now he says I have to have a chest CT scan. That will be Friday the 4th. Just keeps going on and on.
Have had friends with similar summers. One has been diagnosed with not 1 but 2 kinds of breast cancer. And one of them is fast growing and dangerous. She starts chemo treatment on Friday the 4th also. Another friend just fell off her bike and broke her arm in 2 places. Had to have surgery. I went to see her today, took her some homemade soup. She starts rehab on the 4th.
It's the age we are in, I guess. Sorry to yak so much about health issues. It does kind of take over. I skimmed a bit and glad to see most of you are doing well.
Ok, dh wants to go get BBQ ribs tonite so better get going.
Again, thanks for concern!!!!
TMH

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - July 2017

TMH - thank you so much for checking in. I am sorry that you have so much going on. I'm glad the tests have been clear but I hope they find out why your number is off. I hope you enjoy your dinner with hubby. :hug:

Techie - how are you feeling? Is the pain any better? Have you talked to the Dr anymore? :heartbeat:

Liz - how is your Dad doing today? Did you get to go in the pool?

Pauly - are you home yet? I've been thinking of you.

Rusty - how is your Mom? I must have totally forgotten that your Mom was having surgery. I hope she is doing well.

Mr V - how are you doing? You sure are racking up those days!!! Great job.

SK - how are you doing now that you finished the prednisone?

[NoraC]

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Glassie - How fun that you got to babysit. I can't wait. :flowerspin:

[NoraC]

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I need to read back and see if I already told you my flea tales of woe.......be right back.......:treadmill:

[Rusty]

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Fleas, Nora? OH NO!!

[NoraC]

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I'm back. So we have all been eaten up by fleas. Took the dogs in and got a flea pill to give them, etc. This has been going on for weeks and we've been battling it. When I talked to my neighbors yesterday, I found out that my neighbors have had bad problems with fleas too. They contacted the city or someone and was told that it is widespread. They've been spraying their lawn, etc.
I'm having a heck of a time with Mom because she has been bit on both her elbows and her ankle. I can only rub the anti-itch cream on her 3 or 4 times a day. I finally have started giving her half a benadryl every 2-3 hours. She just scratches and scratches. I'm scared to give her a whole benadryl because she has gotten agitated on it before. It has been a long couple of days. Think it's almost time for another pill.

[empyr3al]

Re: One Step at a Time - July 2017

Wow ticks are our concern here. Which flea and tick med did you pick?

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - July 2017

TMH, so sorry to hear of your health woes! I'm praying it turns out to be nothing! That sure is a lot going on with you and those around you. Yes I agree, it is the age, nonetheless nit easy to deal with.

Nora, wow fleas. I don't really know much about them. Hopefully you can resolve that issue. Do you keep your pets outdoors? Like emptyr tics are an issue here this summer. We have seen a lot if Lyme disease at the hospital and my sisters dog has it also.
Thanks for asking about Dad. He was at church today and he was happy to see us. He was somewhat lucid, but also somewhat confused. My poor mother is struggling to keep it together. This has been incredibly hard on her. He thanked us for being in the hospital with him. He said he doesn't remember anything except that his one grandson was there. Mom told him about it all last night. He said he loved me and gave me a big hug and got weepy. Of course I did too. Hubby and Mark are worried about my sadness, I know they worry I will drink. Thanks for letting me vent. Enough of being sad, went in the pool today. Just a perfect summer day! I'm reading a mindless mystery and thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon.
Hope you all enjoyed your weekend too!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - July 2017

Good morning all and happy Monday!