I thought it would be fun to start a thread where people can come post one "Good" thing that happened to them today.
Sometimes we get so bogged down with negativity that we forget to take notice of all the good things that are happening to us.
You can only write something that was "Good".
It will be fun to look back and read these as we add on.
I will start...
I seemed to have more energy than I did yesterday. This allowed me to accomplish a lot more in a shorter amount of time, thereby allowing me to enjoy reading a book outside in the brilliant California Sunshine.
Your turn don't be shy, we all have good things to share.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
GUESS WHAT? Our favorite 20 yr. old single niece called and stopped by suddenly where we got to babysit her 6 wk. old son, chase! hubby had NOT seen him yet, so we got a chance to bond and make memories with him. when she got back, we all visited a good hr.
wow, what a powerful set of lungs he has!! well, good and healthy, but allergic to many types of diapers and ointment for his sensitive skin plus can't drink mom's milk; formula only. she was saying it was $400/mo. for formula plus diapers, etc. uffda.
anyway it was fun to play grandma betty for 2 hrs. her mom was my late sister who died at age 41 of breast cancer in liver.
so we both can't wait until next time. i lucked out and didn't have to change diapers; scared only because of all his sensitivities to him.
thanks for starting this GOOD post. Posted by lou (Member # 81) on :
Looks like the state income tax people are going to be sending me money this year, instead of the reverse. Nice.
And recently my neighbor helped me open a door that had been accidentally locked. Saved a big locksmith visit bill.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
looks like you are rolling in the money today Lou!!! Good for you.
Betty, I am so happy for you looks like you had a great visit with your grandbaby and neice.
Here's my good news for today:
Just found out my son was nominated to be interviewed for a full scholarship to Boys State and Camp Royal here in California.
He just texted me and is so thrilled. He really wants this. He is a Junior in High School and works very hard academically, volunteering and is a decent athlete.
I am so proud of him. He talks about going into something that will change the world i/e a cure for Lyme. He wrote a persuasive paper last year on the IDSA and ILADS viewpoints of Lyme Disease.
He really got the kids thinking and asking lots of questions.(it did not hurt that he is in Debate Club) Of course he got everyone leaning towards ILADS and was able to use me as his example. His Honors Biology teacher was blown away.
I have to keep faith that we have a bright future ahead of us.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
I made it to the YMCA for the second time and did these wonderful arthritic exercises in a heated pool.
There's nothing better than a heated pool for exercising. I love it. I've also been doing gentle yoga at the Y.
So I'm loving life & YMCA.
Pam
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Nice things you guys!
Ok.. hmmmmm???
I took a package to the post office today to mail and the person waiting on me wasn't nasty, like usual.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
lyme warrior; YOUR SON ROCKS! wonderful on his writing a paper on ILADS VS. IDSA, and having you involved, and his teacher was blown away!!
tell him CONGRATS for me!
oh, i took my photos of hubby and our GRAND NEPHEW to walmart; picked them up later. got 1 really good one of the 2 of them together! i'll have to get it framed!
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
I earned my first paycheck since Katrina!
I made it through a tough week at work (33 hours).
I also found out my child in kindergarten got all his words
Right on his spelling test (He's been struggling).
Now that was really good news.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by Starfall1969 (Member # 17353) on :
Well, I managed to finish cleaning the house for our small group meeting.
Of course, now half of our small group is out sick, but we're having the other family come just for dinner and games.
Wow, it's nice to be having PEOPLE over for once!!!
Posted by lymie68 (Member # 18442) on :
Last night I caught myself singing (actually it was a futile attempt at singing) while in the shower. As that hasn't happened in many moons, it was a startling experience. And it was wonderful!!! In spite of the pain inflicted on my ears:)
The exhilaration lasted a couple of hours and I loved every minute of it. Hadn't felt that in years. Posted by soleil16 (Member # 16326) on :
I just got tickets to a concert of one of my favorite country groups!
I'm optimistic that by the time mid-March rolls around, I'll be feeling well enough to go and enjoy it!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
soleil, which country group? we are country fans also.
today, i took down my CHRISTMAS TREE and decorations but left 2 windows up of lights to enjoy still.
tomorrow came the vacuuming! uffda
Posted by Need Lots of Help (Member # 18603) on :
I got to wake up to my beautiful daughter today. Her face is like sunshine!!
Shalome
Posted by METALLlC BLUE (Member # 6628) on :
I got a chance to work on the Lyme Disease new member package that I've been trying to finish for 8 months. A little at a time. Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
I'll admit. It has been really, really hard to find something good for the past week or so.. but I've got a good thing today to report!
A few weeks ago I bought a 6 month subscription to a newspaper because the guy said there were LOTS of savings coupons in it. And the deal, well, it was WAY cheap!
I KNOW.. I can't see to read the paper.. but it was a good deal and with a magnifying glass I can see coupons sometimes. And I use newspaper for cleaning windows and stuff... and I do recycle it too.
It was $10.00 for a 6 months subscription for the BIG Sunday paper.
But... I paid my ten dollars for the subscription to a guy on the side of the road who had nothing but a card table set up.
A week later I didn't get the paper. And the next week, I still didn't get the paper. Hmmmmmm???
TODAY I GOT IT!
And I will save about $12.00 using the coupons I picked out!
So not only a good deal... but a true deal.... and.. I will get my original ten dollars back the first week using the coupons.
AND... now I feel more like a grandma with my coupons!
HA!
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Oh.. and I just learned Disney has it's own EGGS here in Florida!
I can buy a dozen large farm fresh Disney eggs in the grocery store- with my 50 cents off coupon...
But WAIT!
The best part!!! Each one is stamped with a Disney character on the shell!
So one day I could have a Micky Mouse egg, and one day I could have a Minnie Mouse egg.. and so forth.
Yep! Life is grand!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
This is awesome!!!
I just love reading all these good things. I was just checking in this morning and read all these.
They say that positive thoughts can really do a lot of good for your health and I believe it. The things everyone is writng just makes me beam. I am so happy to hear these stories and please keep them coming. We can start a positve trend by doing this and I really believe it can unite us all in one way or another. Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I took my daughter to get an up-do for a formal dance.
We spent good quality time together.
I gave her a pedicure and manicure and we giggled and had the best conversations. She even let me do her make-up.
Gosh, she looked simply gorgeous and I felt so special that she let me pick out her nail polish, makeup etc....(for those of you who don't have a teenage daughter, you can't possibly undrstand how significant this is)...
I guess the thing I love the most is that we are so close and can talk about everything and anything and that will always be enough to pull me through a tough day. Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
We're thawing out from an ice storm and I took a mile and a half walk this afternoon. Yippeeee!!!
back to colder weather tomorrow
Posted by wiserforit2 (Member # 18286) on :
Attended my son's very first piano recital. He rocked!
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
I never watch football any more,,,BUT today was worth the effort. What a game,,,both teams need praise!!
Classic PLAYS!!! I was really neutral with both quarterbacks such good likeable people,,would have been the comeback of the years,,,almost!!!
Best thing I did all year!!!
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Well Just Don.. for those who had the party without the game...
Who won?
Posted by twingirl (Member # 13172) on :
The sun is shining today!! Right in my window!! And it feels good.
Posted by shelly23 (Member # 16124) on :
I awakend to my loving caring fiance.. I am alive is there anything better.. other day other challange... bring it on Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I went for a long hike yesterday! The first real hike in quite awile. My DH and I took it slowly and took lots of nature pictures along the way.
I'm paying a little today, but I don't care, because I was out doing something that I used to do all the time. For once this desease was not able to stop me.
Posted by lifeline (Member # 3445) on :
My son called last night from Iraq. So, as of last night, I know he is safe.
It was a good day...
lifeline
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Lifeline,
That is so wonderful!!!! You must live on pins and needles every day.
I will say prayers that he is safte always.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Not able to read what others wrote. But, really need to focus on what is positive right now as I have had a set back.
1. Housekeeper provided by the county for one hour a week was able to :
wash my down pillows and comforter
So good to have them smelling clean instead of smelling like vomit and stinky poop from set back
she also was able to put clean sheets on the bed and I kind of put a comforter/bedspread on...hoping ot have the strength to actually get it on the bed today instead of how it is now
able to get an avocado in me last night and take sleeping meds and drink some water and take xango.
able to take a shower last night and wash hair.
but was not able to dry it so it is looking clean but really weird from sleeping on wet hair.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
OH Kam,
You sound like you are in tough shape, yet you were able to find something good in your life.
I am sending good thoughts your way and hope you see sweeter days ahead.
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
My home IV nurse came and changed my heplock so I have a nice clean one, and they are appealing my insurance company to be able to come once a week to change it.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Tracy,
That is so wonderful. I am so happy that they are coming and doing this for you. Are you in any less pain from the IV being put in???
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I was able(or I should say my LLMD's nurse) was able to get my insurance to agree to pay for two more months of my zith. Phew!!!!
I don't know what I will do after the two months, but for now I am celebrating this victory.
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
I am in less pain.
And today I woke up at 9 am. Wow!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I was able to lounge around today and do absolutley nothing but catch up with some old frineds. It was nice to just enjoy Green Tea and catch up.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Bump
Posted by Judy G. (Member # 18498) on :
I am almost shy to tell you that I am in Mexico and this morning had enough energy to do a very slow six laps in the pool. I am sad that I can't take the sun (abx) and that I am still fatigued from Lyme, but this is paradise and I am one lucky lady. Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Such nice stories.
THIS parrot head saved $300.00 today that I didn't have!
I found out Jimmy Buffett was coming to Tampa soon... and me and Jimmy and the stadium go WAY back. Were we ever THAT young? OH MY!!!
And I didn't buy a ticket, didn't get a close by motel to stay at or plan to take a cab to the concert and back.
Posted by Getting Better (Member # 8919) on :
I took the dog to dog beach and to the doggy-do-it-urself-bath.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
i finally got my monthly vacuuming done on floors and again.
SURPRISE...finally tackled lifting our heavyweight recliner sofa up and tipped over to get ALL my popcorn kernels not eaten and the YEAR of newspapers and magazines that fall off the top where i neatly put them!! uffda; embarrassing.
now to rest for the next month.
after vacuuming, got a phone call from electrolux service rep. they'd be in my area next tuesday and would stop by to give my vacuum it's ANNUAL checkup.
now it's 11 years old, and 1st time i'd heard about this detail!!
they'd bring more bags/special bag to get rid of extra stuff in air. told him i'm fine; i don't vacuum often due to my health.
well, when my guy is there, i'll him vacuum YOUR HOUSE!!
told him you should have called 30 minutes earlier and saved me a back ache! Posted by MirandaVB (Member # 16581) on :
I officially started a romantic relationship with the one person that has been there for me throughout this whole Lyme thing.
Despite everything, I'm on cloud nine.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
What makes us happy- it's the simple things.
Here's the list so far. Interesting.
Sunshine
Family
Babies
Income tax refunds
Scholarships
Kind strangers
Warm water bathing
Achievements by kids
Company coming over
Singing in the shower
Concert tickets
Accomplishments on work projects
Good money saving deals
Trust in people confirmed
Fun foods
Daughter's formal dance preparations
Piano recitals
Football
Love
Taking a walk outside
Hearing from loved ones far away
Clean sheets
A helping hand
A pleasant surprise in routine
A clean surrounding
Romance
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
YEAH Tincup!!!!!!
That was so nice for you to make a list.... Maybe we can do that periodicaly after ppl respond.
It made me so happy to read it, esp. since I have been away for a few days.
Thank you so much
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I made a new friend this past week and I think we are really going to hit it off. Someone to take walks with and just chat with....
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Made homeade fudge with my daughter and I even licked the bowl...YUM
Happy Valentine's Day everyone xoxo
Posted by Melanie Reber (Member # 3707) on :
I got the BEST surprise package in the mail today...chocolate, a card and even jewelery! WOW!
This is the 4th surprise package in the last 2 weeks...I have the most wonderful friends!
Oh, and my headache is gone!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
wow melanie; you're just so popular; enjoy yourself and all your goodies!!
hubby sent me to buy my flowers today; i love carnations & mums since they last a long time; so i picked out 2 "flower market" special bouguets for $5 each.
then i noticed a SMALL sign saying; buy 1 GET 1 FREE; so i got $10 for $5 and tax!! i told all around me about this super deal to find their coupon book.
then 2 - 16 to 18 yr. old boys came in looking at roses. so i told them bout this special deal since they were "inexperienced". "how'd you guess that"! all were very appreciative!
then on my way home, i took in my flowers to my widowed girlfriend, and left her 4 stems/greenery in a bud vase! earlier i emailed her a huge bouquet in an email. she said it would be the only flowers she would get so i decided to surprise her!
so with the 2 bouguets boughten, there were 3 bud vases full of flowers to enjoy; hers and my 2 !!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE !! Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
After six days, my brother was moved out of ICU into a regular room.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Oh Tracy, that is so WODERFUL for your whole family. what good news. what a blessing.
xoxo
What a great Valentine Present!!!!!
Posted by adamm (Member # 11910) on :
My folks finally got an offer on a house whose mortgage has been sucking them dry!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Adamm,
That is wonderful news. This recession has really been hitting millions of ppl. I hope they are happy. I am sure this is a big weight off of their shoulders.
Posted by astriapage (Member # 17120) on :
I fed a flock of seagulls 100 thick!
They would take turns hovering over my head while I threw the bread up to them.
This was majical-they never bumped into another bird-they would look you straight in the eye and wait for you to throw the bread.
It was such a rush-my heart was racing. I needed that so bad. Now I have to find somewhere to find some really cheap bread-this will be something I do often!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Astriapage,
That is so cool. I would love to have been there. I love to watch birds.
If I could have one superhuman power, it would be to fly....
Very cool...
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
My brother enjoyed his first day home from the hospital today.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Tracy, This is such wonderful news. I was so worried when I read that he was in ICU....
I am sending prayers for a quick recovery.
It's probably nice for him to be home in his own bed surrounded by family and friends.
YEA!!!!!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
We have been getting steady rain for the last week which is very good news, as I live in an area of California that has been in a severe droguht!!!! DOING THE RAIN DANCE Posted by AmandaM (Member # 17466) on :
I got to sit alone on the train today on my way to work. It's a small thing, but I always like it.
I also got some reading done. Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
my husband left me the nice car to drive today instead of the kiddie mobile that I drive. I woke up and he was off to work and my auto was gone. I looked in the garage and his was there with a note that said enjoy.(he knows how much I like driving his car as it still smells new)
I know this sounds silly, but it was nice to drive the newer sedan and more importantly it was nice to know that he was thinking of me at 6am....
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Anyone have anything good happen to them lately?
Posted by soleil16 (Member # 16326) on :
I finally started feeling a little better. This is the only time in the last... oh, 10 years that I've been able to say, "I felt good three days in a row!" 10 years ago I was only 13 years old. It feels nice to see how healthy young people feel. I usually feel and walk like I'm at least 70. I'm already going downhill again, but this encourages me. I finally feel hopeful.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
today is FIX IT DAY for our home:
cable man came and fixed cable so 10-12 stations come in clear again; yippee!!
then our stove repairman called saying our long awaited part of 3 wks. is in, so he's installing this as i'm typing this.
have missed using our stove for 3 wks.! can't put a big pizza in our electric skillets, etc. well!!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
My DH and I actually entertained some friends in our home and it was so nice.
I have not wanted to do a dinner party in the last few years, so this was quite an accomplishment and I really had fun too.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
finished up getting our tax info together and took it down to our tax pro! whew ... uffda!
it was 50 today and tomorrow the same; enjoyed getting out and walking in a few stores!
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Got new pics of the baby today!
She is so precious!
Posted by 1Bitten2XShy (Member # 12280) on :
Got to cuddle with my 7 month old grandbaby last night for a little bit. Even though she had cold snoogers everywhere and screamed when I wiped her nose...She still smelled sweet and was a cuddle bunny!
She has the greatest "belly laugh" and you cannot help but laugh and smile, and forget Lyme just for a minute when she laughs!
Posted by LisaS (Member # 10581) on :
I fnishedmy first Deepok Chopra book. Wow he can refill your heart with hope. Caroline Myss is another hopeful writer when you're sick. : )
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Was able to travel the last 3 wknds in a row without suffering from any post trip fatigue.
I find that if I put myself in bed as soon as I get home for a day, I rebound better.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I was reminded how lucky I am that I have lyme and not cancer.
My husband smiled at me when he got home.
My Grandsons got so excited because I bought them a special kind of yogurt they love.
My daughter called me 3 times today, as usual.
I saw the spring flowers coming up in the garden.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
i'm going to copy my post i sent to my friends here about our sunday activities celebrating my 60th early!
ladies,
i had so much fun with you 3 yesterday starting with:
* THANK YOU for my wonderful meal at golden coral!! wow, i didn't have another thing to eat after nancy's cake/strawberries/coolwhip desert at her home until 2 am when i had my nightly popcorn!!
* reiman gardens ... great music and dancing, and i loved watching people especially the little kids dressed up and dancing to the music.
* my lovely cards from each of you. nancy, jack said on yours; she sure puts a lot of time into making them, doesn't she! he was impressed.
* jane, thanks for the lovely sentiments you took the time to write too.
* thank you for the surprise gift of $30 gift certificate to target!! i'm going to see what they have on sale for new slacks/blouse or BOTH!
* jane, sorry you had to leave early to dog sit; if at anytime you'd like to borrow my dvd and watch my lyme disease documentary at your own home, let me know and i'll get it to you at the clinic ok.
* nancy and carolyn, thanks for taking the time to watch the entire 1 hr. 45 min. UNDER OUR SKIN documentary with me !! that meant a lot to me for you to understand better what we chronic lyme patients go thru and my political lyme activism i do daily here.
* glad you both felt it was exceptionally done, and it kept your interest the entire time.
* jane, we were just going to watch 1 hr. of it yesterday, but they both were so interested the time passed by quickly.
* nancy, your chair felt so good; i watched this on big screen at library in those HARD PLASTIC CHAIRS. way to long to sit in those uncomfortable things.
* can't wait to get out later in warm weather and drive to pay house taxes; hubby's even agreed to come along! a rarity...
* but most of all, thanks for being my LIFELONG FRIENDS, who have accepted me as is with all the exceptional things you put up with on my lyme sensitivities:
* no lights/glare/reflection; LOW volume on tv; and chemical smells.
* i was blessed to have you as classmates and friends for 42 years AFTER we graduated !!
* have a great week ladies; you made mine yesterday!!
* love, betty
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Dekrator, your post made me smile!
And, Betty Happy Birthday to you!!!! Your post was wonderful and it sounds like you have some great friends to share it with.
I love this thread as it's so nice to read something happy and uplifting!
Thanks
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
good things happened today/yesterday since i post late at night....
.. our investor called us with a super deal of a des moines hospital having 6.5% interest rates on a bond and GUARANTEED FOR 9 YEARS but we had to move fast on this one. we took it! needless to say all last year and especially LAST MONTH...lost big time!!
.. washington dc called...iowa's federal house rep tom latham's HEAD OF HEALTH ISSUES, aaron burnett, called and talked 10 minutes.
he was calling about a recent email i sent them about SSDI and the difficult process of getting it, etc. this must have been ERIC's LYME CAMPAIGN on the change.org obama site.
eric wrote a post there and sent it; we could just go with his, edit to what WE wanted, or completely rewrite it.
then change.org had it set up with copies going to BOTH STATE/FEDERAL offices of all senators and house reps!
so i got this call from latham's office and an email from sen. tom harkin's office BOTH ON SAME SUBJECT!!
then i talked to aaron in great detail about our lyme disease bills in congress, the new hr 1179 no., and i was very grateful to tom latham for co-sponsoring it last year, and hoped he would do it again this year.
"lyme disease is on the for front in dc! we're very well aware of it"!
i stated last fall that a lyme org gave UNDER OUR SKIN DVD AND CURE UNKNOWN BOOK to each of all 535 senators and legislatures.
was he aware of latham had watched the dvd and read the book? betty, we get TONS OF STUFF here daily everyone is sending us; we can't look at it all.
i asked that someone at least view the dvd and they would be shocked as to what they see.
"no, we're hearing from iowans galore on lyme disease so know alot what is going on".... something to that effect.
he did say he's check with folks there to make sure they did get them, and if NOT, get back to me!
my entire post is in activism in tincup's FEDERAL BILL post.
... then the iowa dept. of blind returned my call. they gave a program 2 wks. ago at our hospital and brought SOME of their resources for blind/macular degeneration/low vision folks.
i told them i'm interested in a full page magnifier in order to read PJ LANGHOFF'S small print and NO doublespacing book, THE BAKERS DOZEN.
so had to go thru many questions and then she'd give my request to her supr. within ONE week, one of the HOME TEACHERS would call me to set up an appt. to bring magnifiers here to see what would work best and see what my lighting is like!
i asked that they don't wait too long; i need the HELP NOW instead of after i finish pj's book.
i'm having one heck of a time; huge challenge reading small print, 1 paragraph right after another and LONG SOLID BLOCK TEXTS ... PU. not good for this extreme lyme patient.
then ran 1 errand and got another important matter taken care of today. had to get out my driver's license and discovered; it's time to RENEW IN NEXT 4 WEEKS!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
bettyg,
Wow, you must have more energy than 10 of me!
Thank you for working tirelessly for lyme sufferers!
Even if I don't live in Iowa I appreciate all that you do. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Hope you get the full page magnifier TODAY.
On another note...something good that happened today....I just got up an hour ago....
it is supposed to be over 60 degrees outside today, so that's great!
I didn't feel as exhausted when I woke up today, so that felt good.
I am going to watch my 2 beautiful grandsons (ages 2 and 5) for a little while today.
My husband gets up early and works 12+ hrs a day to take care of me and anyone else in our family who needs it...he adores our Grandsons and always makes time for them.
Before he goes to work, he kisses me, tells me to have a good day and asks me if I'm ok. We usually talk twice during the day on the phone.
He is a great guy and I am thankful for that.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
dek, thanks for your lovely note; nope, i don't have much energy but i STRETCH IT as far as i can, and don't do anything out of town normally.
thought that was special about your husband asking if you are OK before leaving for work and calling twice a day!! xoxox ... now; that's LOVE; isn't is grand ?
i woke up after only 4 hrs. sleep since my cpap nostrel pillows were NOT sitting correct in my nose and kept leaking air.
so i was laying there awake listening to my radio which is on all day except for evening hours w/hubby watching tv.
they were having a contest; didn't get all the details but JAZZ performers will be on campus on 3-27; so i called in and WON 2 FREE TICKETS next friday night. will take 1 of my girlfriend classmates with me.
i just called our local news station to find out about the march 23 HEALTH MEETING that obama is having 5 nationwide; iowa is one of them.
obama won't be here but our gov. chet culver will head this up next monday am, 10-12 at our polk county convention center. so i'm waiting to hear back how to get a ticket to go since they picked a small arena for this important issue of all americans.
i'm NOT up mornings, but i'll make special arrangements and make sure my CLOCK IS SET RIGHT this time; i missed my grand nephews' baptism by 20 minutes 2 wks. ago.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Congrats bettyg on winning the Jazz tickets!
I had a good day...it was 75 degrees here today!!!!!!!!!!!! It was a long winter! It's supposed to be cold again starting tomorrow.
I spent 2 hours playing outside with my 2yr old and 5 yr old Grandsons...playing baseball, digging in the dirt for dinosaur bones, riding bikes, drawing with sidewalk chalk, etc.
My husband stopped for a little while (in his suit) and played with the kids then went back to work.
It felt good to get outside.
It definitely helps to have beautiful weather!
Posted by seeking (Member # 19534) on :
I like it when I meet a stranger who is so cheery and sweet. Especially if they are in a job where they are going to meet many people and inject a little brightness into their day. They fit well with their job, essentially. I met a nurse today who was like that, and I think it's especially important for a nurse to be that way, but so few are naturally great at it. It's highly unlikely I'll ever see her again, but cool knowing that she is there.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
seeking,
That is so great that she made an impact on you!
It would be great if she knew that. Hope you get the opportunity to tell her someday.
Posted by Zebco 33 (Member # 18376) on :
My daughter turns 30 on April 18th.
I got a letter from her today telling me what a great mom I am.
She told me how much she appreciated everything I had done for her all her life.
Four pages of why she loved me. She is my only child.
She signed off the letter "Take care of yourself, Mom, until I can take care of you".
No reason for the letter. It totally came out of the blue and made my day, not to mention my year.
Anyone who has a teenager who "knows everything" and you just are at your wits end. It changes.
That was her. I always said, she would have breast fed herself is she could have.
There is light at the end of the teen-age tunnel.
Been there and am reaping the rewards of hanging in there. It's a great day. Love trumps all.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
zeb, OUTSTANDING; brings tears to my eyes.
i typed a 1 page full letter to mom/dad telling ho much i loved them and what they had each taught me.
it was posted on side of refrigerator where she did her baking, etc....well read!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Seeking,
I can really appreciate what you are saying, because every month when I go to my LLMD, he has the sweetest, most happy and upbeat receptionist and she always makes me feel special.
I always tell her she is like a breath of fresh air.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Zebco,
Ahhh, that is the most wonderful kind of love. It's the best when your not expecting something like that and then it happens. You must be an amazing mom. How sweet.
Posted by theviewfromthecurb (Member # 10310) on :
lately things have been hard... a lot of pain from herxing on mepron.
I feel happy that i made it through another dark night last night... and now, i feel sleepy, finally, so i will tell myself that there are reasons for this illness and be grateful that at this very moment nothing hurts, and no seizures in 6 days!
So i need to get to sleep before something changes!
Posted by Dani1984 (Member # 19436) on :
Well I just got out of bed, but I am here and
breathing for another day so I would say that
is a blessing. I also have three beautiful
children that I get to wake up to every morning
and a wonderful supportive, understanding
husband as well. So that's my goodness for so
far today. Posted by astriapage (Member # 17120) on :
I met the girl that lives next door to me-she is so nice and we have so much in common, like our love of birds and animals!
It is nice to know I might have a friend close by!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I am happy that it's the first day of spring. It's sunny outside and the birds are chirping and it always makes me think of new birth and new beginnings. Have a great day everyone.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Anthing good happen to anyone today?
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I had a really nice afternoon with my 2 yr old and 5 yr old grandsons.
They are such cute and wonderful boys!
Wish you could see them too.
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
Today, I was approved for a Personal Care Assistant, effective tomorrow, for 53.25 hours per week. I can hire whomever I like and it is a open ended program.
This took a year to get set up. I cannot believe it came through, and starts tomorrow!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
here's a quick summary of my GOOD week including my 60th birthday on march 24 !!!
actually, it has become an ALL WEEK EVENT! ****************************************************
monday ... obama's health fair in des moines where i hoped to address chronic lyme disease/co-infections, but NOT enough time allowed; 2 hrs. vs. 4 hrs.
tuesday .. BIG 60! doing all paperwork to own this beautiful red van; our 1st ever. picking up my FREE BIRTHDAY CAKE by winning on local radio daily BD contest and buying my flowers. plus another business appt. there at home when i arrived. ate out for lunch.
wed. ... met lymenetter, BUGABOO, for a wonderful all you can eat buffet, and pigged out big time. it was the quickest 1.5 hrs. plus visit with both of us talking non-stop to the point our hot food was cold as we ate.
took some of my flowers, pink carnations & orange roses to my soon to be 97 yr. old aunt; she loved them and visited her 1 hr. plus; then stopped by my step-son's place showing him the van and having a quick .5 hr. visit. he has always remembered my birthday in his mind and calls me that night annually!
my step-daughter didn't recogize me this year; her husband is a CONTROL freak! we no longer have her current phone no. or her husband gets the calls ... see phone call is from me, and just hangs up!
thursday ... hospital weekly health education program; will be PARKINSON'S; dr. is my hubby's and i hope to tlak to him later. in fact, 1 yr. he let me bring in LYME INFO BROCHURES and leave in his rooms for folks waiting for him to come in.
also going to get my feet worked on by our homeward RNs at senior center, and at 60 you can eat there for $3.50; so think i'll try that meal too.
friday ... hope to finally get to nursing home again after 1 month. i WON TICKETS FOR JAZZ.... BLUE NOTES concert locally, so plan to take a girlfriend to that. i may have to take my construction ear protectors if music gets too loud for my LYME EARS!
right now, nothing schedule for sat/sun, and boy do i need to sleep in and just REST! this is way to much for this 60 yr. old snow white!
yep, did you all know i'm "snow white" hair and the 7 drawfs are me too:
happy, sleepy, dopey...lyme fog you know; doc...sending out my llmd names/newbie info; GRUMPY ... no need to explain that one!; SNEEZY...do that all night long when sleeping! and bashful .... back in my early days of growing up!
i hope that was their names; no little kids to read story books too to refresh my neuro lyme mind!
sat...i ended up going to our city's energy fair, and boy, did they have FOOD there!
really thick meat/cheese sandwich that was like 18" long and cut into 1" strips by 4" wide! lots to eat; potato chips, cookies which i brought home to hubby, snow cones, both regular and CARMET CORN !! interesting displays on geo-thermal etc. and i got a yellow city hat from power crews!! i should have seen if they had any in LYME GREEN!
so my busy and fun week; now to get rested up, and i still have got to start loading my van up with all my "junk"/necessities taken out of century car, and READ new owner's manual.
so many changes in cars the last 17 years; i feel like a kindergardner just starting school learning what does what in the van. uffda Posted by jt345 (Member # 19638) on :
Hey Kids
Today was the first day in 3 years I stood and played gutiar durning whorship.
I have had too sit on a stool ,because of pain and lack of strenght in my legs,but today I did it.
I seem too play better while standing,I don't know why I just do. I am still having a hard time playing and singing at the same time but that is my next goal.
I have such a buid up of lyme that I can not duel task. It is either play or sing. As a writer that is a real drag,but,as long I can keep on doxy and pace myself I think it is a doable goal.
appleseed.
can't wait too play pubs and coffe houses again. I miss the interaction with the people. appleseed
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
appleseed, way to go !! happy you have made progress, and you have your goals all lined up ... Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Thats cute Cottonbrain, because today I cheated because my daughter baked homeade cookies with her boyfriend and I too indulged and did not have a care in the world.
Now, if only the tin they are stored in were in someone elses house, I would be okay. =)
Posted by jt345 (Member # 19638) on :
As most of You know I am a hunter.So I have a natural love of shooting.
My wife has showed an interest in target shooting,so for her birthday I picked up a 22 cal. pistol for Her(a cowboy action gun). So We are going out for breakfest,then We are going pick up the gun and go to the range. It should be a good day.
be as well as you can be today appleseed
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I am so thankful that I have two wonderful children.
I just want to wish all the moms out there a Happy Mothers Day!!!!
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Mark Martin won today!
Posted by BugBarb (Member # 210) on :
I felt good for half the day. I washed the dishes (this is a true miracle) The neurontin has made the neuro pain/burning, tolerable I found several items at the grocery store marked half off, including my favorite cut of meat! My husband who has the patience of a saint, will be home momentarily and will kiss me. I have six cats who love me. I have sixty five baby silver mollys that know I am where food comes from and school together whenever I walk by. I am being treated for lyme. That's the best thing ever.
Posted by John S (Member # 19756) on :
I got out of bed. Victory for me!
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Not able to read what others posted yet, but am looking forward to when I can.
I was out at dawn this am to toilet my dog via my power chair and heard the birds having their dawn meeting...chirping away.
Hoping to be able to get out at that time more often. don't know why but I really like that time of the day when the birds do that and in the evening.
I also went to the post office this am via my reclining power chair and found the book Healing Lyme in my mail box along with a pair of shorts I had ordered from walmart.
The shorts fit. Hurray! and they are soft. Soft was good before lyme but it is even more important with lyme and company.
So, thankful that I finally have the book now.
Next step is for the brain and vision to be working well enough to read it.
Also thankful for the gift of the book. So, thoughtful of the person who ordered it for me.
OK. Now, I am getting up out of bed and seeing if I can do breakfast this am.
Also thankful I was able to take a shower this am.
Clean is good.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Ahhh, Kam you are a real inspiration!!!!
I love that time of day too. =)
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I am so thankful for the incredibly mild temperatures that we have been experiencing in northern California.
It has been simply incredible and there have been no fires yet. Gorgeous sunshine, mild temps, gentle breezes...AAHHHHH
After last years devastation I will be thankful for every passing day where there are no fires like we experienced last year.
Posted by Kln (Member # 19070) on :
Yesterday I saw my daughter, son in law and 2 grand daughters for the first time in almost 3 years!
Also my youngest son, his wife and 2 sons were here and it was the first time my daughter met the 1 year old and the first time she has seen the 3 year old since he was 6 weeks old.
Today my oldest son and his fiance' came to visit for a couple of hours also.....so I have had a wonderful past 2 days!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
KLN - YEAH!!!!!
What a wonderful homecoming reunion you all must have had. I don't know you, but I am so happy for you and can only imagine the joy that you must be feeling.
Enjoy your time together. =)
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
every monday afternoon i have been have a chiropractor treatment. he can do more in 5 minutes ... in/out.
he uses a DROP table; as he pushes on you hard, your body part drops when he applies all that pressure to pop things back into shape.
my neck i have him do a double dose on each side.
then he uses a high power massage thing briskly over entire back to get the blood flowing better.
well i feel good for several days or hours ... i feel good when i leave there
got our bank statement; another lucky month of reconciling it without back tracking to see where an error occurred.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Yeah Betty!!!!
Quick question: Does it hurt when he works on your neck? I have thought of getting my neck worked on which has been a major problem.
Thanks,
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
lies, it hurts at the time when he cracks it !! you take a deep breath and do NOT talk during the procedures ... i've bitten my tongue many a time.
i'm glad i have him double crack it each time as it's hard to relax when you know what's coming.
i feel so much better later. i asked why our necks hurt so much,
"do you sit most of the day .... on computer a lot and NOT moving our heads:" so we need to be moving it more keeping it loser. Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Betty,
I have noticeable inflammation. It comes and goes in cycles. My massage therapist and PT can feel it. I literally get a huge lump in my neck that comes and goes.
I have neck creaking(sounds like popcorn crackling sometimes when I turn my head) and swelling. I get severe occiput pain and also severe headaches that come up over my head and behind my eyes.
All of this started after I contracted Lyme.
Anyway, I am happy that your neck treatments are working for you. I may try that just to see. I know the tension we have is a lot of it.
I will tell you that I am a chicken and know I will have a hard time relaxing though. ARGHH
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
lies,
think of what is to come like this ....
imagine that everything being CRACKED back into shape is an IDSA DR. BEING SHAPED UP into an ILADS DR!! lol Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
I was able to do something nice for a friend.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Ha Betty that is too darn funny!!! What a great visual... =)
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
lies, i hoped it would bring you a laugh glad it did.
Posted by ping (Member # 6974) on :
I just ordered my first round of treatment from Allergie-Immun. Hope it will help resolve my hypertension and a few other things.
ping "We are more than containers for Lyme"
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Ping,
I am very interested in knowing how that helps you. Please keep us posted. I have heard of that, but don't know too much about it.
Do you need a scrip for it?
Good luck! Sending good vibes your way! =)
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I am so happy that my son got chosen to represent his school at Boys State and leaves tomorrow for a week full of what should be an incredible learning experience. =)
Posted by Melodymaker (Member # 16434) on :
I was well enough to have breakfast with a dear friend, and then we did the grocery shopping.
Had a lovely morning in spite of the fact that it was already in the high 90s.
Now being restful, as it did take it out of me. Still a blessing!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Melodymaker,
That is wonderful. Sometimes it's so nice to just be with a friend and have a cup of tea or just chat.
To have one that can do the shopping with you is even better.
I hope you had a restful afternoon.
=)
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I am so thankful and happy that my air conditioner is working!
It's supposed to be 104 degrees here today and I can't imagine not having it.
I try to conserve whenever I can, but I am going to be using it today.
Have a nice one!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
yes, thank you god for central AC !! used it straight for 10 days during these 90s days with 100 - 105 heat indexes!!
opened up house 2 days ago; great 70-80s temps!! Posted by dmbfan (Member # 11948) on :
I took my kids to the beach! watched them squeal with delight in the water. Soaked up the warm sun. It was great!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I am thankful that God has allowed me to see my children start another new school year(Yes, it's crazy, but my kids started back yesterday!!!).
They both had a wonderful firs day and love their teachers. Now, I can plunge back into my work. Ahhhhhh!!!!
Hope everyone is well and has a great day today =)
Posted by s0ngbird1962 (Member # 16395) on :
Ok, not sure if anyone still reads this but I'm laid up in bed with pneumonia (ummm, not the good thing that happened in my life today, lol), but want to shout my good news out to the universe.
My Mom received word today that her latest lung scan has come back clean. No reoccurance.
After almost losing her 3 years ago from lung cancer, (Dr's didn't expect her to survive a month after diagnosis,) she's still here and well. Truly a miracle.
I'm truly thankful to have my Mom and best friend still here....
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
WOOT WOOT Songbird!!!!!!
Thank God it came back clean!!!!!
I do believe in miracles yes I do =)
I miss my mom soooooo much. She died 7 years ago and I still tear up. I am so happy that you know how precious yours is to you, as so many don't know until they are gone.
Hope she continues proving those dr's worng!!!
Ps hope your Pneumonia is completly gone soon =)
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Spent a week at the beach with my family and had an awesome time!
My beautiful, youngest grandson is turning 3 years old tomorrow!!!
Posted by farraday (Member # 21494) on :
What a great idea this post is! I have a good one to add. We drove all the way up to San Francisco so I could have a brain MRI. I am clostrophobic and hated the whole idea. They spent forever getting me settled in the darn thing. And then it broke!
My husband told our kids that their mom had her head examined and managed to break a $5M machine. He thought it was very funny!
So then what did we do? We went to Golden Gate Park and strolled around the beautiful Tea Garden. It turned out to be a good day afterall!
I get to go back next week. This time I will take meds first! And maybe we'll plan some fun afterward. It's so easy to forget Fun when you're sick all the time.
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Ahhh Debrator,
That must have been so much fun.
Farraday,
I love the Golden Gate Park. I am going there next month for my daughters soccer tournament. I love the Tea garden too. Went there last year.
That is funny about breaking the machine. LOL
So happy that you were able to turn a hard day into a fun day. Kinda like the cup half full eh?
I will think of you next week.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
songbird,
so happy to hear the REJOICING news of your mom's good news of no cancer showing up!!!
give your mom an extra hug and kiss for all of us who have lost our dear Moms! xoxox
we lost our mom 7-24-00; 19 yrs. ago due to colon to liver cancer.
10 yrs. ago 8-25-99 on my only sister due to breast cancer to liver ..
8 yrs. ago next week 8-17-01 for dad due heart & kidney failure plus diabetes, etc. and NEVER DIAGNOSED WITH LYME DISEASE FOR 80 YRS!!
my good news; after 12 LONG NIGHTS/DAYS; my computer had a new hard drive put in by kentucky & it arrived yesterday. they reloaded my files and i'm up and running....
writing down all the bugs to work out so it works like before; to much brain activity going into redoing things for each screen! uffda
glad some of you had some good vacations!
i feel for the woman going back next week for mri! the LIGHT BULB burnt out on me; they order these expensive things only as needed and lucked out since 1 extra had recently been sent at time of mine!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Yeah Betty!!!!!
That is great. With all you do on the computer It must have been hard not having it running well.
Hope you are well.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
well after 17 days of pc being down and out of state, i got it back right before 9 pm closing time!!
i couldn't get it up running at 1st and ended up with 1 EXTRA CORD i have no idea what it goes too! called store & together we got me going.
i'd recently made huge improvements of having it large print, verdana font vs. tmr on link pages, etc.
it went back to the factory SUPER SMALL FONTS, etc. took 30-60 min. to get things back to where i could read things.
SO HAPPY DAY; I'M BACK ONLINE and keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer; i'll stay UP not down! shaking my head ....
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
betty,
I am so happy that you got your PC up and running again!
I can see how much you depend on it to do all you helpful work!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying a prayer!
I'll be away for a few days. We're going to NYC.
Take care!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Survived high ninety degree temps all weekend attending my daughters four soccer games!!!!
Was able to host a picnic style dinner afterwards for 55 people and sat around the pool and sang songs and mingled late into the night.
Then yesterday, I was able to power walk for over two miles with only mild foot pain afterwards that went away while I slept last night.
I have had a hard time lately exercising, so this was a huge accomplishment for me yesterday!!!!
I will not let this disease steal my life. LIFE IS GOOD =)
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
got my pc AGAIN today; still have problems; but finally got it to work so i can finally do some read here!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Working on a major fundraiser project and so far my symptoms have not been too bad. Have been worried that I might throw myself into a major flare up again.
PS Betty happy you got your PC back!!!! YEAH!!!!!
Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
I feel very blessed today.
I was very upset and sad last night to learn of all that Jessica was going through with her Lyme and her RSD and it really made me appreciate that however bad I have had it, it pales in comparison to what she and her family are enduring.
I thank God that I am not worse than I am and lift Jessica up to her. (See my post regarding praying for Jessica).
Have a blessed day everyone and love one another.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Up for more good things.. and remembering the other good things that have come into our lives.
Gifts from friends are wonderful... and I am STILL so very thankful for my special gift.
Posted by BHealthyNow (Member # 22537) on :
I was able to take my son to a Halloween party yesterday. I was exhausted in the afternoon, but it was so great to play with other kids and moms.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Heard rumors our rent is going up.
Which doesn't surprised me since the elevator and fire alarm system was knocked out by lightening and was a big expense.
Many have moved out the past few months due to the increase.
Got a letter that I can't read all of it yet...but what I can read looks like my rent is staying the same.
This is a big relief.
Posted by MorningSong (Member # 19989) on :
Had a friend come visit today. She has been a faithful friend that sends encouraging emails and visits whenever she can.
She held my hand and prayed with me before her leaving to return home to her family.
It was also a rainy like day which I enjoy with a hot cup of tea.
Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
Someone apologized for some hurtful behaviour toward me and we cleared the air.
It felt good to shed the veil of anger I felt toward this person and start anew.
Posted by METALLlC BLUE (Member # 6628) on :
I woke up alive.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
I was able to find a clean jogging outfit from last year that fit!
Now I wonder how long i will have it on before I spill something on it. HA!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
At church today heard a great message.
I am filled with hope. Thank God!
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
I was able to sleep in my bed last night. A rare thing for me.
I even got up from the couch and walked into my bedroom and laid down and went to sleep like I did before lyme and company hit...with the exception that I use to read some from a book before turning off the lights and going to sleep.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
i had my annual eye exam yesterday; good news ... NO LYME OR DIABETES RETINOPATHY found in them!!
2 yrs. ago, diabetes retinopathy was found and this will come and go the rest of my life the specialist said.
just early catarats ...
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Glad the eye exam went well Betty.
I was able to sleep in my bed again last night. Wow. 2 nights in a row of just getting up from the couch and going to bed almost like a normal person.
Took stuff that helped me to sleep of course.
Posted by Topaz (Member # 20216) on :
That must have been a wonderful feeling, kam. The things we take for granted...
This morning I woke up feeling rested and clear headed! I'm savoring the moment.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Good moment to savor Topaz!!
Able to drive to the dog park this am. Which Rosie is thankful for. HA!
Thankful someone else at the dog park picked up Rosie's poop. I did not have what it took this am.
Posted by Kathryn (Member # 17034) on :
I woke up and made a list of things to do - both
short term and long term. This hasn't happened in
almost 4 years - so there's lots to do. I'm right
at the one-year mark into treatment, after being
sick for 13 years - and possibly much longer.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Congrats Kathryn!
I have a new toilet oak seat.
My old one cracked Friday.
Thankful the apartment manager went to the store for me and the maintenance guy put the toilet seat on for me.
Couldn't figure out why it gave me joy at first to see the new toilet seat.
I think it was because it was bothering me that I was not able to go out and fix it myself.
It was a constant reminder of how my health has gone south.
So, glad I am no longer reminded.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
I am thankful I have AAA.
When I took Rosie out to toilet this am via the power chair, I noticed my rear tire was flat.
I heard a funny noise last night when I was coming home. but, I had heard funny noises coming from the tires before. So ignored it.
Glad my telephone skills were working well enough I could call AAA to come tow it to the mechanic.
Haven't been able to visit or call the mechanic yet.
Most likely will be able to first thing tomorrow morning via my power chair..I hope.
Glad they are within power chair distance.
Posted by MorningSong (Member # 19989) on :
Received a call from the nurse today on lab work:
My ferritin levels, which were very low at 12 (range 10-291), are now at 48 -- the highest they have ever been.
Also that my liver enzymes have returned to normal.
Thank you God.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Wow. What a relief Morning song.
I was a happy camper because it has warmed up a bit here lately and I had clean scrubs to put on today.
I also just picked up the car and there was no charge for fixing the flat and it was only a flat.
I was concerned I might have to purchase a new tire.
Happy to have my car back.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
This MUST be the year of special gifts. Spectacular!
I feel so blessed. It has been a life changing experience, no doubt. The generosity of special friends has been overwhelming.
After the wonderful gift I received this summer ... there has been nothing any better than that ... nothing... ever!
And..to add to that excitement....
Several years ago my parents home was flooded during a hurricane and they lost everything.
Because the insurance was a joke and didn't even provided enough for construction repairs, much less furniture...
I took my furniture to them to use so they would be comfortable and bought a new recliner for my dad. I spent all of my money to fix up their home at the time and was broke, but it didn't matter because my dad was happy.
As luck has it, after he passed away I never got any of the furniture back.
Well... the 5 years of having no furniture is over!
2 pick up trucks arrived yesterday, full of furniture.
The guys unloaded a new sofa, a big glass top coffee table, glass top end table, large comfortable chair, a big padded foot stool and a smaller chair.
And all of the furniture was made from bamboo! Just what I would have picked had I had the means to do so.
As luck has it, the family that sent it over had built on a new edition and wanted to get one of those wrap around sofas. They didn't want to get rid of this furniture so they stored it for a while.
They said it cost too much to just get rid of ... and it was practically new. But the hubby (neat-freak) said it was in the way and had to go!
So it was sent to my home as a gift.
All that I had was an OLD love seat (horsehair- so you KNOW it was old as the hills) that was soooooo uncomfortable-
And one old recliner chair in rough shape (picture the TV show Frazier and his dad's chair and you'll get the picture)...
Anyhow.. for the FIRST time this house felt like a home!
I stood on the porch when it was all in place. Then I looked in the driveway and saw my special gift... and then turned around and looked in the door to see the furniture.
I cried.
I am so fortunate to have people who care and that look out for me.
Posted by pinkpixiedust211 (Member # 14828) on :
I was finally able to get to the rink. I cried so hard when I stepped onto the ice.. I felt.. So good. I felt like crap physically but mentally...
The first time in a long time that I felt like I was worth something. Like, I didn't want to die.. I wanted to skate. And it was.. amazing. Best practice I've ever had. Posted by liesandmorelies (Member # 15323) on :
Pink,
That is so awesome. There are many of us here that know how you feel. It's those moments that make staying alive worth it. d
I am so happy for you.
PS welcome to Lymenet
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Pinkpixie
able to read a bit of your skating adventure. Hurray!
I received a T Shirt in the mail today out of the blue from a friend.
Acorn would like this one...
it is olive green with two squirrels on it with a pile of nuts...
with the words Freakin' Nuts written under the pic
That was fun!
PS has anyone considered doing this thread once a week..or have I asked that all ready??
It would help those of us with limited reading skills...I think
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
i just rode for an hour. really good, relaxing ride. first time nothing went wrong in a month. i hope the snow and ice holds off. i need a few more of these.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
The sun came out for the first time in days and days and days!
I was outside and got to take some pretty pictures.
Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
It was a good day.
Good to feel the warmth of friends around you.
It was unusually warm but wonderful today... my horse is 'retired' but occasionally I 'ask' if he would like to go for a walk in the woods.
If he comes to me when I show him the loose ring of rope I use for a bridle...I know he wants to go for a ride.
He lets me climb on him bareback. He has to stand near a fence so I can get on...so patiently.
We walked...together.
Met some young horses playing nearby in a field.
He watched...curious....wanted to get closer to meet them...
then we walked home.
He stopped at the barn door as if on cue.
I slid off and buried my face in his soft coat... and cried.
It was a good day.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
really enjoyed reading about your adventure sizzled.
for a long time, i would wake up from a night mare bad way to start the day.
but this morning, i woke up dreaming brad pit,jolie and someone else were working on finding bombs and taking them out..the kind that are hidden.
brad pitt and i were interested in each other...i was much younger of course but leery of getting involved with him as my first husband had died
but, we were on our way to a romantic get away at teh end of the dream.
wish i could recall where we were going...a place i had never heard of but only in my dreams. ha!
woke up thinking perhaps it was a script for a movie and i needed to write it down.
but don't have the memory now to do so.
so nice to have a good dream after all these years of bad dreams with lyme and company.
jolie and i got in a couple of rough spots while out working...hiding in the sand under a bridge hoping the enemy did not see us
running from the bomb site because the enemy was after us.
then into a restaurant and sitting down with people we did not know to blend in
the bad guys followed us into the restaurant.
by the way jolie and brad were not a couple in my dream...she was my partner in dismantling trip wires and finding the bombs.
action pack dream
i was moving fast and thinking fast.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
i rode an hour and walked the dog around the block
Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
kam, That was a really cool dream!!! You described your dream so vividly I can imagine the movie!
lpkayak, THAT was good and ALOT to do in one day!
Posted by Starfall1969 (Member # 17353) on :
My son Wesley started kindergarten this year.
He's a smart kid, but it hasn't been easy for him--he has trouble staying focused, and in my honest opinion, I think they push kids to do too much in kindergarten these days.
Anyway, he's been doing really well with the math, but not so well with reading.
Well, things are finally starting to click--he can pick out some of his sight words in books and on signs.
And this was REALLY cool. There's a road not too faar from our church that's called Wesley Drive.
We were driving past there one day recently, and for the first time, Wesley looked out the window and said, "Mommy, that's my name on that sign!"
What was really cool was that when I was pregnant with him, and we knew we were having a boy and we had picked the name Wesley,
as we were driving past that sign one day, I heard a little boy's voice say, "Mommy, that's my name!"
And now that has finally come true. Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
instead of always complaining i thought i would add to this thread....
I needed brakes done in my car so bad it wasnt safe to drive. I spoke to our mechanic and he is letting me make payments on the brakes, he put them in today so i have a safe vehicle.
he didnt need to do it but he did.
also have received a lot of help from the food bank,and a few friends from here!
please know that I love each of you, and think of you often, there is not one minute i am not grateful
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
What a relief Merry girl to have a safe car to drive now.
Having food in the house is good too!
And having others care!!
I was finally able to make a short run via the power chair and tram to the grocery store.
I got depends...finally. I have needed them in the past several times but once the symptoms went away kept forgetting.
So, I am ready this time if those symptoms start up again.
Postage stamps finally came in today too so once I am up to it I can get those thank you cards in the mail.
And I was able to pick up a roll of quarters at the grocery store so once I am up to it I can do the laundry now too.
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