Hi everyone- The last 24 hours have been extremely emotional. Trying to put it all in perspective today. Family relationships are the hardest sometimes. ((((((hugs)))))...
Hi Rich- Any problems with freezing last night? I did ok up here in East Texas but we all dropped our water. And we will the next few nights. Tonight's low is 17 degrees. Brrrrrr! Stay warm!...
Morning all- Wow Joyce I had no idea a out the evil spirits. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year everyone. I'm making this one the best year ever. Stay warm!...
Happy New Year Rich!...
Vannesi- I'm sorry you are feeling this way. Now is the time to learn how to love yourself. I know it sounds stupid- I used to think so too. I started my journey about seven years ago and I'm older...
Hi all- My neighbor who is a RN was working in the ER in a Louisiana hospital. I spoke to him over the phone and he does not think its bronchitis that I have. He mentioned the flu and I told him I...
Good morning- Ok Joyce, that is super cold! Stay warm. Hi Joyce! Well I did totally jinx myself yesterday. I feel bad but no fever or chills. It just feels like all of this gunk is at the base of my...
Hi everyone! Welcome Nerd! Glad you stopped by. Sounds like you are in the same boat we are all in - sick and cold. Pitmom, thank you for your recommendations. I actually live in a lodge- travel...
Morning All- Karen, I hope he feels better. Down here they are saying that the flu shot is only 10% effective in beating this flu. Lysol everything- even him! Lol I've never made my own black eyed...
Trina- Mindfulness was a huge part of my fight with depression. I can't remember who told me about it was but I did a full on book study and worked through each part a journaled. Positive self talk...
Boy are we a crew with our illness! Lynn, , I had to get out- the arctic blast is coming here too. The are forecasting wind chills in the single digits. We absolutely do not know how to handle that...
Thank you Pitmom! I've lost my voice and today when I went to the store I ran into some friends and students. Of course I tried to say hello and each time people said "have you lost your voice?" It...
I have a newly single friend and she is pressuring me to go out for a girl's night tonight. I've shared my depression story and how I react to it and she says I am isolating. I'm truly not and I...
Hey Tweetybird- How are you feeling after your pump fill? I've had mine almost two years now and it helps so much. Right after my first fill, other aches and pains arose because I had been walking so...
Hi UA! How are you? I've missed all of you too!!! ((((((Hug)))))))...
Well, my second marriage only lasted a year and it was the worst and best thing for my life. I learned about me and what I wanted for my life. After my son graduated high school, he moved in with his...
Good morning! Feeling under the weather today. Lots of throat congestion. Our area is under a flu epidemif. A few schools cancelled school so they could disinfect. They sprayed our school last week....
Morning all- I know this won't sound cold to you but it's rainy and 34 degrees here. For East Texas that's cold. Thinking about taking the Christmas tree down today. We will see....
HI HT!!!! I haven't been on for a long time. I'm sending good healing thoughts your way....
A blast from the past is here! I just want to offer a ((((((hug)))))) to those who may be alone today. This forum saved my life so please feel free to post- the healing well family is full of love...
Hi everyone! Joyce, I'm sorry to hear the dx. I will keep you both in my prayers. Hey Turtle! Did I eversay thanks for the letter? It was nice to put a face with a name. Joyce, I've missed you! Hi...
Hi everyon! Pitmom- hugs to you and your daughter!! I pray for a speedy recovery! For everyone not feeling well, to borrow from HT, healing thoughts your way. Our town was hit by two tornadoes last...
Hi my HW family! I have missed you and I owe you an apology. I've allowed myself to be consumed by both of my jobs. Priorities, priorities! Myself, congrats on the job!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi Karen, UA, Pit...
Hi all- Sorry I've been absent. Myself, I owe you an email- it's coming tomorrow. Myself, if I ride on your handlebars does that count as 20 miles for me too? Lol!!! I feel like banging my head...
hi all- I hope everyone is doing ok today. BF and kids came in this weekend. Not sure if they had fun or not but I tried. I haven't had to entertain this age group in a long time ( 9 and 11 yo). They...
Thanks Joyce! I'm using the pencil one tomorrow in class! :)...
Hi Cass! And Karen and everyone! Cass, I'm so proud of you! You are focused on your Praxis. I know you will do great! And yes, my hours these last two weeks have been nuts too! I hope things settle...
Hi!! I had one and it did work for a couple of years. But then my pain increased to the point that it wasn't effective anymore. Good luck with your journey!...
Morning all- Joyce- great point about the toaster!! Never thought about that one! Lol!! Karen- hi!! Hope you are well! CD, HT, UA, Pitmom, Cass and everyone else I hope you are doing ok. I've...
Morning everyone! We all survived the first day of school! My voice is already crackling which means by the end of the week, I will have no voice. Off to start day two! Michele...
Morning everyone! Joyce- I giggle every morning. I'm keeping a notebook with your funnies and I'm going to share them with my students. I really appreciate the time you dedicate to making us smile...
Thank you my HW family! I had planned to work on college stuff last night. But, instead, I came home and made sure I always had one of my fur babies in my lap! I got so many kisses!! Thanks again! I...
Thirteen years ago, I was involved in a "real" lock down at my junior high school. I had a class and in the middle of it, the principal came over the loud speaker and we began our procedures. We were...
Morning! WOW Joyce! 100 tons, that's incredible! No worries about me not getting up early this morning. Roxy puppy took care of that! Lol!! Today is our first day back but the kids don't start until...
Good morning HW family! I hope everyone is well. I survived last week emotionally. My daughter left for college and my son turned 18 on the same day. It was a rough few days. I officially start back...
Hi! Joyce, I always start my mornings with you! Thanks for all of the work you do!! Pitmom, great idea to take advantage of the lack of furniture!! I need to paint myself. Cass, thank you!! I still...
Just hugged my daughter. She is off to college. Heavy heart......
Hi Char- Sending igloo thoughts your way! Be careful in this heat and take it easy. Sending hugs!...
Actual current temp 105 degrees and it's not the hottest part of the day yet...... Yikes.... Trina- I'm glad you are back and all tests indicated everything is good. Chest pains are so very scary....
Sending every bit of confidence your way. I know you've struggled for a while. Remember you can't control his actions / reactions. Just your own. keeling you in my thoughts!...
Morning everyone! Sunday - Monday I had food poisoning. It was treacherous!!! Every 20 mins that night I was up. Last night, I finally got to sleep and it was good. Busy week- My daughter leaves for...
Char- I'm glad you are home. I'm hoping your pain is somewhat controlled. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!...
Good morning! Karen- scary!! I'm soooooo glad you are ok. I hate driving in bad weather. I went out to eat with a friend last night and we laughed and laughed! I was so glad she was available for...
Good morning everyone! Island of the dogs huh? Interesting. I'm glad the test is over Myself. Hot! Hot! Hot here. I think our heat index is supposed to be over 110 degrees. My son is spending the...
Hi Cat! Wowzer! I'm sorry you are going through this. I had surgery on July 10 for my pump. I chose the hip placement and so far it's ok. My doc filled mine during surgery and it's been wonderful. I...
Char- I hear you about construction! It's horrible here. I'm not sure where you live exactly but you can come back up El Dorado and take a left on Blackhawk and take 528, NASA Rd 1 to Texas. Less...
Good Morning! CD- I agree- use this time to recharge. And then maybe you and your wife can have a date night even if it's just peanut butter and jelly by candlelight! Joyce- hi!! Good to see you! I...
Hi Dianne- I'm two and a half weeks from my pump implantation surgery. I didn't get my PTM until my follow up appt. it's very handy to have and it works like break through medication. I hope you...
I am so glad things worked out!...
Char- I wish I could come by and give you a hug and wait with you. However, I'm working that morning. Do you know the time of your procedure yet? Since I can't be there, I'll say extra prayers and...