Messages By: doco5256

Thank you for your prayers and thoughts...

 

Now, go down in that basement and dust off the gazelle and get busy...I got very ambitious on day and cleaned out a small room in the house that the grandsons have taken over as a playroom. I moved them down to the basement to another area...and set that room as my exercise room - it is very bare right now - I have a bookcase with TV- VCR-DVD player, all my Leslie tapes and several other workout tapes...my gazelle, a health rider and a very powerful ceiling fan...oh yea and a radio so I can warble my heart out as I struggle thru the workouts - but they do get easier as time goes on...I have also discovered a wonderful website with lots of good info and support - so I am taking the bull by the horns and if I do not have support at home I am going to lead by example ... maybe if my daughter sees me making progress she will then join me in my efforts..either way - I am maintaining a positive attitude, try not to let daily issues throw me offf track and continue on my journey one day, one meal at the time - prayerfully and carefully...lottsa love, Donna

there is nothing in the house and I WANT something sweet, I ate a handful of honey nut cheerios...if I didnt have on my gown I would go out and get a blizzard from Dairy Queen...even tho I just learned that there are 1000 calories in a small one - right now I WANT IT!!!  ok - there, I have had my tantrum, feel better and will go grab another bottle of water!!!  God Bless y'all - have a great evening...love, Donna

to thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers...Mom's dr said it is nothing to worry about - but they will continue to monitor her for the next two-weeks and then if there is no improvement they will do that test where they inject the dye and for the life on me I cannot remember what they call that (must be a senior moment...sorry!!!)

 

Still doing well, or should I say ...doing what I do best . WORRY !!!  (its must be a mom thing lol!!)

 

Anyway I do not let much distract me from my new healthy lifestyle - I have learned how to control my eating, and always get my water in...exercise is probably the most difficult for me...but as long as a get in a few sessions a week - I do not beat myself up over it!!!  But do I get it perfect every day....HELL NO!!! I am a work in progress - there is always room for improvement and learning everyday...but all I have to do is look over my shoulder to where I was and where I am now - then look ahead to where I'm going...say a litttle prayer and forge ahead...always with my eye on the prize... that being the rest of my life!!! Healthy and happy ... hoping y'all have a wonderful evening/morning ...love, peace and prayers, Donna

Finally - results from the g/s doctor...his kidney procedure went very well, he even asked to go back to school...the mass they removed from his head was excess tissue, sorta like a mole that grew under the skin...nothing to worry about....

 

dont know why I was worried any way - I have always been told that worrying is meditating on the lies of the devil!!!.....and as it says in the good book - God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love ....thank you all you wonderful folks for being here for me!!!

 

Thought for the day:

The key to dealing with the problems from your past... is to decide in your present...not to drag them into your future!!!

 

Love, peace and prayers always, Donna

Thought for the day:
Food ONLY makes you feel full, not Happy...

 

Hello, all you wonderful ladies...hope everybuddy has had a lovely labour or labor day ... many congratulations to all our losers, birthday gals, and all those making the effort to keep it together.

Another successful family gathering here at the ole homestead...tons of fun, food, family..and sent all the leftovers home with folks...just a few healthy things here for snacks and lunch.

Have not really been on track this week - and will not be for the next few days as I will be staying with dd while she goes for the procedure and will stay to help with the g/s (she cannot lift him for a few days - and he is non-mobile) so I will stay there to get him ready in the mornings and on the school bus...should be an interesting few days...

 

Was reading a few of the posts and wanted to say - yes, I had an opportunity to met our own Ms Alice...what an experience, she is lovely beyond words. We only had a short time together to share over a cup of coffee....I was so excited to meet her - it makes it all so worth it when you actually met someone in person and already feel like you know each other...given the opportunity I would do everything ion my power to met with and know any of the ladies here...you all feel like very close friends. It is nice to know that we can communicate our thoughts and needs to each other, be respected for who we are and for the common goals we hold. You each are very special to me...thank you so much for being here and being a part of my life. As always love, peace and prayers...........Donna

 

 

My thought for the day:

Believe you can accomplish something and you WILL!

 

Shirley, I'm with you , g/f....have taken a few days off work for some much needed r&r -

 

but spent the nite at dd house so I could get her to her appt at 5AM...her procedure went well, we will have pathology reports later in the week - but when I spoke to the dr she said everything looked good and dd did very well...she is home resting and her hubby will tend to the boys for a few days as she should not be doing stairs or heavy lifting - now that our little Bradley has gained 10.5 pounds and his bedroom is upstairs, his dad has full Mr. Mom duties...lol

 

when I got home I was exhausted - getting less than 4 hours sleep is not my idea of fun...anyway, I slathered on some suntan lotion, grabbed a book (The Makers Diet) and headed out to my pool....spent some time reading ,relaxing and then 90 minutes swimming, came in did another hour exercise and promptly took a nap on the couch...except for the getting up at 4, I think I will do an instant replay tomorrow....Now, if I didnt eat everything in sight , my day would have been perfect...oh well, we learn thru the errors of our ways...

 

hope everyone has a great week .... love, peace and prayers always, Donna

My thought for the day:

A single word of encouragement can last a lifetime...

 

Rolling, rolling ,rolling - rolling right along.... Food choices still not the best - still a few little things in the house that should be locked up... but working my butt off with tons of exercise today and yesterday ... feeling very good tho 

 

Chilly, glad to hear of good results from the heart test - good luck, much prayer for the rest of the upcoming tests...

 

Robin, my friend, good to see ya back, sorry you are a little under he weather - up the "c" .. and get over that cold - sounds like you are fitting in nicely - nice to be needed!!!! But it can wear you out - know you limits!!!

 

Raven, so sorry about your property, the picture is so sad!!! but, better days are ahead dear, yes, yes, this too shall pass - and the when God shuts the door He opens a window...oh yeah...BTW - you are worth sooooooooo much more that $20 a day - onward and upward g/f!!!

 

Alice, miss you dear, hate that you are working so many hours ... I am goofing off for the last few days - took off some days...just because!!!  Other than go to the gym I just about did nothing -absolutely nothing ... (except eat!!!) did manage to read some of the book I am into and drank my water - hopefully all the IE will help things even out!!!!

 

To all my other WL buddies...Karen, Shirley, Susie, Reen, Marion, Theresa, anyone I may have missed, all our lurkers, readers, and past buddies...know you are thought of fondly and often....

 

As Always...love, peace and prayers, Donna

daily journal - so you can see we are all in the same boat....too busy to take care of ourselves...our own special needs - whether it is fixing up our digs, preparing our meals, doing what we need and/or should do...Theresa, Raven, Karen , chilly..Bevo and all - please take it one day at the time - remember baby stepping - lets start there - we all need to stop and smell the roses (or ashes) or whatever else that brings peace to your environment...

 

Diane, very glad you have been able to shine some light on test results... Sharon, Shirley and Susie love reading all the posts . I too am not much for words, but do enjoy popping in for  visit...Alice, missing you - you are definitely working too much, hope you get some time for just you too!! Theresa you too g/f - enjoy your days off, they are too few and far between!!! Raven - good luck on the hunt - Every one - love, peace and prayers, always..........Donna