Hi All,

After a year.. I figure it is now time for me to start a new journal.. so.. Here it is.. in a short time, I will be closing my other Journal..

I will make an effort to at least post in this journal.. daily.. Lets see.. if I can make this first committment.. then.. I will work on another.. goal. :)

Take care and Make A Difference..

Ducky

I hope the new journal and the next year are great to you too!

You are a wonderful person and a blessing to know


:hug:

Peng

Sorry I've been gone for a while but have been too busy at work to even log onto Diettalk. Tomorrow (Mon) is the last day of registration so by Tue (mon nite), we should be able to talk online again.

I think it's great that you're starting a new journal! A whole new start and a better begining! Hope you had a great weekend!

I attended a malay wedding this afternoon. Sinful lunch but a good portion control. Rained the whole afternoon but managed to get some shopping done.

Hiya Ducky!

I looked for you last night, then I saw in your old journal you said you were watching a movie. Hope it was something good! :)

Great idea to start fresh for the New Year. It gives me so much more focus on my daily food & exercise progress to be accountable to it in here. How have you been doing with your weight lately? Holding steady now?

Hope you will be having a happy holiday without so much stress -- take care of yourself & your family!

Lisrey :rose:

Hi Ducky,

Brought you some pretty :balloons: :gflower: to help spruce up the place. Always kind of bare for a few days when you move into a new place.

Just checking to see how you are and if you are ready for Christmas. Hope you are feeling better and finaly getting some much needed rest!!

Take care sweetie!

Love and Happy Holiday Hugs,
Lizzie:)

wishing you all the best


xoxoox


:hug:


Pengi

December 24th, 2002

Hi all,

Well, I already blew it.. I tried to make a promise to myself that I would at least drop in and say Hello.. and post even a short message.. and.. that was several days ago.. so.. I will have to start again.. LOL

I am glad that Christmas is almost over.. it has been a really difficult month for Papa and Me.. but on Saturday I am looking forward to seeing the grandbrats and our daughter.. and give the kids gifts.. I was going to get several more things.. but.. I decided that what I have is fine.. and a visit to the dollar store will suffice.


This year at work, I left today feeling pretty confident that over 96% of the packages that were for Christmas Delivery would be or have been delivered. In other years.. I didn't have this much confidence.. so if you are a customer.. and we guaranteed delivery and your gifts didn't arrive.. then Please forgive us.. the items left in plenty of time to reach the appointed destination.. :)
But weather conditions and human error may have the reason.

Well, Happy Holidays and may the New Year be a Healthy one where you reach your weight goals..

Hugs,

Hello JusDucky :wave:

Just popping in to say Happy Holidays to you and yours. And I hope the New Year brings you nothing but good things, in your weight loss program and family as well.

Love n hugz,
Sandie

Hi JusDucky, have a great christmas! I've had a relaxing day here ... lazed around and watched tv all day!

Merry Christmas Ducky to you and your family!! Relax and enjoy the grandbrats!!

Love and Holiday Hugs,
Lizzie

Hi JusDucky, wondering where are you ... I'm starting over and making sure I lose those last 10 lbs! It's going to take a lot of discipline from my side. Started eating less yesterday ... got a month before Chinese New Year (1st Feb) to lose all this weight!

December 30, 2002

Hi all..

Well.. I will have to write myself a note and post it to my nose so I don't forget to.. at least visit my journal.. daily.. I know you have to do something for 21 days to start to create a habit..

Well, my GOALS for 2003

1. To go to the Gym at least.. 3 days a week after work..
starting Monday Jan 6th for at least 30 minutes.. swimming and relaxing in the jacuzzi..

2. Start on the stationary bike at the gym by the second complete week of January, with the help of a "trainer"

3. To get plenty of rest. To try to be in bed by 10:30 on the nights that I have to work the next day.

4. To keep my food within 1150 - 1500 a day and to eat healthy meals.. at least 3 a day plus one snack even if it is a fruit or veggie.

5. To walk more at least the days I am not in much pain

6. To remember to take all my medications every day.. even the one that makes me nauseated..


I am not going to put how much weight I will lose this year but if I follow the six things above.. I should do pretty well.. in the weight loss.. goal.

Well, again these lights are flickering here.. we're having quite a storm.. lots of wind and rain.. so I will close this out..

Hugs and thanks for stopping by..

Hi JusDucky, I think you've got great goals and they are attainable! You can do it!

Sounds like you've a big storm heading your way! A snow storm??

I really enjoy talking to you this morning/nite! So glad we have yahoo msg.

Have a great New Year! Mine will be here in 2 hours! :D

Ducky, I don't know what's going on, but I NEVER SEE YOU anymore!?*#*&$^*&(#^ (You know I'm not one for cursing so this is really getting to me, lol.)

I like your list of goals, especially the exercise ones. I think you should make the most of your gym membership! The swimming and the jacuzzi sound great too -- I'm jealous!

Hope you weathered that storm okay, and that the other rough stuff in your life is settling down. We need to catch up soon! Maybe after all the football excitement is over tomorrow I will be able to log on... catch you then??

Take care! :hug:

Lisrey :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!! Sounds like you are on the right track. I wish you the best in the new year.

Alampkin

Hi All,

Well.. the clock has already struck Midnight on the East Coast.. and.. in the Central part of the country.. and would you believe,, I don't think I will be able to stay awake for the New Year to hit here on the West Coast..

I have already taken my shower.. had dinner.. *pizza.. LOL sorry Lisrey.. and I have had a drink already.. a bloody mary.. with vodka.. I know I don't drink much.. but for the past couple of weeks.. here at home with other personal stuff going on.. I find that I need.. to have this additional stimulant..

Well, it is official.. I haven't been laid off YET at work.. and I will be returning to the OBT dept with a schedule for next week.. I sincerely hope that I can get rid of my larengitius.. (sp) it has been really hard to repeat back information to the customers when they are calling in to place orders or/ handle customer service issues.. it seems like every other word is like I am whispering. .. LOL

I have had to move upstairs.. and my goodness I had forgotten how hard it is for me to climb those darn stairs for breaks and for lunches.. It takes me at least 5 minutes to get downstairs.. (just 2 flights of stairs) and.. by the time I get to my car for lunch.. I only have.. about 20 minutes to eat.. my salads that I have been taking to work.. I probably could take the elevator.. but that is on the other side of the bldg.. and takes just as long to get there as to climb the old stairs.. LOL

East Coast watch out.. we're sending a whopper of a storm your way.. high winds.. lots of rain and snow.. and.. cold cold cold.. weather.. too I have told you before I love to share.. LOL

Well, I hope that you all have a great and Healthy NEW YEAR.. and please still pray that our personal situation here at home gets resolved before I lose it.. and.. do something stupid and foolish..

Take care and Make a difference

Hugs.

January 1, 2003

Oh NO.. something must be wrong.. I haven't forgotten to log in.. here.. for three days in a row.. YIKES>. I must be.. forgetting something else.. LOL

Today I slept in.. and didn't get up in time to watch the Rose Parade.. which has been something that I did every year.. and.. would cook breakfast and run in between the kitchen and the living room to see the floats.. I was talking with someone.. else today.. and since the kids are not here.. I guess the fun of watching the parade is not there anymore. .

Today.. I also just relaxed.. didn't get out of my lounging gown.. all day.. and havent talked much so I may have my voice for tomorrow when I return to work. I sure hope so.. LOL

Right now.. we have spaghetti in our crockpot.. simmering away.. and tomorrow morning I will ask Papa to put it in containers then put it in the freezer to then put in the FoodSaver bags.. for smaller dinners.

We have the salmon already put in packages.. that have a piece for him.. and for me.. and for just alittle over $12.00 we have 7 meals.. :) Also.. we packages some ground beef for meat loaf and.. for other meals.. I am going to make some swedish meatballs also.. and put them in dinner size packages for our dinners.. This week.. it seemed so funny to only spend 30.00 on meats.. LOL.. when the grandbrats were here.. I would be spending alot more.. but this $30.00 will last Papa and me.. almost 2 wks.. and I am happy about that..

I heard some disturbing news.. today .. I had rented a UHaul for the daughter to get the rest of her stuff out of here and from her storage unit.. and I called to let her know that it was paid for and she could pick the truck up on Friday morning and she told me that they had a flue fire.. and the place they were renting had burned down.. so she is back living with her boyfriends mom in a very very very small place. At least she and the kids are all ok..
and they are NOT HERE.. lol

I had forgotten just how quiet it was here .. when we didn't have kids running around.. all the time.. or.. just how much DAMAGE they could do to a budget.. and to a house.. LOL.. and I am really enjoying being able to think.. and just rest when I get home from work.. and starting next Monday.. I am looking forward to going to the gym.. at least 3 days a week.. I can go.. Monday Tues and Wed.. and maybe meet Papa there on his days off.. Thurs and Friday.. LOL just thinking ahead.. since I have still been paying for it.. I will.. enjoy.. having this time to myself.. too bad I couldn't bring a book and lounge a while in the jacuzzi.. LOL.. now that would really be.. relaxing. for me.. LOL

I think that this year I will be thinking more about me.. and Papa and worry less about the grandbrats..and daughter.. she has to learn to stand on her own feet.. and accept responsibilities for her own actions.. we can't keep bailing her out.. she will be.. 31 soon.. does this sound like I am talking myself into this.. LOL well.. Yes.. and No.. but I know that I can stand up to having her coming back her to live.. no matter what...

Well, it is almost 10 pm here.. and I have to be up at 4am.. and I want to check out a couple of other journals.. so.. night all..

Make it a great.. 2003.. and Make a difference Tomorrow in someone's life..

Hugs,

Hi JusDucky, it was great talking to you! It's back to work for me, here on Thu. So far, my eating's alright though I still need to monitor closely. Take it easy! 2 more days and you get to rest this weekend! Hooray!

January 2, 2003

OH NO.. 4TH DAY IN A ROW..

I had a pretty good day at work.. until I lost my voice again.. this is getting harder and harder to get rid of.. LOL I did volunteer to go home early today.. and .. I got picked.. lol 35 minutes before I was scheduled to get off.. LOL . what a.. trip.. lol right..

I have to get plenty of sleep.. tonight because I have a training class tomorrow morning.. even though I have been in the dept before.. the do require every time we go back into any dept that we get retrained.. but it has only been a couple of weeks.. LOL.. oh well... we did get a new dialer system and possibly that is what the training is all about also with the new laws for telemarketing that could be another part of the training. I just will go and listen.. and.. after the class.. sign up.. to go home.. LOL

I ate good today.. I had my homemade chef salad.. but couldn't finish it.. because my lunch time isn't long enough.. and I had a half a bagel.. with smart balance butter.. this morning and for snack.. at my break.. I had a small banana.. and tonight I had two slices.. 1/2 a yam.. 1 1/2 cups of broccoli and some tomato juice.. had a total of 1229 calories today.. better than most days.. :) Tomorrow I am going to boost my water.. and pee all day long.. LOL

Well, it is just past 10:30 and I have to jump in the shower..

Hugs and Make it a great Day tomorrow..

Ducky

Hi Ducky, hope you feel better soon. Yup, you need plenty of rest so no surfing on the net for more than an hour when you get back from work. I'm not going to talk to you until l read that you are better.

It's Sat and I'm working again. But this is the last Sat 'cos I'll be off the next two Sats and I get a day off-in-lieu. No plans this weekend except for gym tomorrow. Have a good rest this weekend!

Hi Jusducky, I went to Pm you the other night had I nice long one and somehow lost the whole thing..I will be writing to you but I am pretty swamped with work right now and I am going out of town for a couple of days. In the February Woman's Day they have a very good article on Fibromyalgia. I hope you can read it.. I will be talking to you on what methods I use to help me live with it privately as soon as I can.. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and you will get better, you just have to find out what will help you personally...It has taken me several years to find out what works for me. Hang in there...:) :) sandycan

Jan 4, 2003

Hi all,

I forgot to post last night.. but I did go to work and I left early since I had almost no voice.. I did get in to see the doctor, but actually I don't have a fever or any other symptoms that would require a antibiotic.. so he suggested a vaporizer and to suck on something that would keep my throat wet.. like lozenges.. I picked up a vaporizer and put it in the back room where the computer is.. and also.. I put it next to the bed when I went to sleep last night.. He also gave me some cough syrup.. too.. So.. we'll see how I am doing when I go in at the end of February for my diabetes levels.

Yikes.. I better remember to take my meds earlier than I did today for my diabetes.. I forgot.. that I have been taking the meds early.. and it was alittle elevated.. so.. will try to remember not to get up.. and forget to take them..

Today I have to try new routes to work because there will be construction on I-5 in Medford.. that will be going for the next 6 months.. 24/7.. and they are reducing it to 1 lane each side of the freeway.. so.. they are calling for up to a 2 mile back up.. during the commute hours.. I know that I leave for work at 5:10 am now.. but.. I thought that they weren't working 24 hrs a day.. but.. with that knowledge.. I have to try out different routes to get to work on time.. I know that the traffic will be the pits.. because of all the traffic..since this is the main north south route to CAlifornia and Washington.. I guess I will be leaving home.. maybe at.. 4:30-4:45 am it will make it a long long day..

So today I am going to try out a couple of different routes..

It is raining again.. what else is new.. but we really need the rain.. too bad we couldn't just can it so we could use it in the summer.. lol..

Well, take care and I will post later..

Hugs,

Ducky

Jusducky,
I just started me a new journal in here, trying to read everyone elses & pop in a say HI:wave: You have set yourself some swell goals & you can do them, no doubt!! Hope you have a great day today and when you are fumbling through the journals, stop in and pay me a visit and say HELLO! Mine is "On A Weight Loss Journey!" Looking forward to getting to know you!!!!!!!!!



~:flower: ~

Jan 4th 2003

Hi all.. I know this is the second post for today.. but I had to make up for not posting yesterday..

Well, I didn't leave the house today.. and I did rest my voice. and beleive it or not it is back.. I think it is because I didn't use it but two or three times.. when I talked with Papa.. on the phone.. LOL.. but i am still going to take it easy..

So.. I have to take the trial run to find the routes to get to work tomorrow.. but that shouldn't take too long.. tonight I am preparing my binder with the catalog information and putting the catalog pages in clear plastic.. so I can preserve the catalog.. lol.. I know I will be turning the pages quite a bit.. LOL..

I ate ok today wasn't too hungry.. but had a bagel for breakfast.. 1/2 had some coffee.. couple glasses of water.. for lunch I had left over broccoli and rice from dinner last night.. and for dinner I had 1/2 bowl of chili.. and some hot tea.. and more water.. tonight..

Well, hope all is well in your worlds tonight.. I am in a good mood.. just hoping that.. I can keep my voice.. for Monday.. LOL

Hugs

Hi Ducky, you did good on the eating .. .except that chilli sounds too heaty for your body (the Chinese believe that certain food that is too cooling or heaty for the body is not good). Right now, you need cooling food like chrysathemum tea, watermelon, banana, broad beans, soya beans, cucumber, duck, beancurd, aubergine, kelp, lettuce, button mushroom, oranges, etc.

For now, you should avoid heaty food like apricots, beef, barley, black tea, celery, cherries, chicken, chilli, cod, grapes, lamb, olives, onion, pepper, pineapple, squid, venison & walnuts.

Hope this helps!

Hi all,

Thanks for visiting my journal.

ChinaDoll, thanks for letting me know what I should be eating when I am feeling under the weather.. I think I would like to have a big bowl of.. chicken soup.. lol I did try that chrysathemum tea and it was really good..

Well, today I drove to Medford to try out several different routes.. and I decided on one.. just drive down main street.. LOL so.. I will have about.. 3 or 4 miles of going 25 mph and the rest in the 40 to 50 mph range.. it shouldn't take me that long.. LOL.. but I do plan on going another way home.. lol especially since I will be stopping by the gym.. after work..

Well. I best get my bottom to bed.. LOL at least for a couple of hours..

Hugs,

Ducky

Hi JusDucky, it was great talking to you online, even though it was only for a short while . I do hope you feel better soon! I'm concern, can u work even when you are this sick?

Anyway, got that package out! So, you'll be receiving it next Tue! It's a slightly bigger package so hope it fits the mailbox. Can't wait to start preparing the next package - I told you I already know what I'm going to put in it!

Hi all,

Thank you China for the package.. I will get those plastic little bottles.. soon.. for you and send you some more.. splenda..

Oh my.. I had planned to go to the gym.. but.. the traffic was so horrible.. that it took me 45 minutes which seemed like forever to just go alittle over a mile so I turned around.. and went back and took my old way.. and took the freeway home. I get off work at 2:30 but.. I didn't get home.. til about 4pm..

I will go.. to the gym tomorrow.. by taking the back way .. (similiar.. to the way I usually go home.. near the freeway) and I am looking forward to swimming.. and relaxing in the jacuzzi..

Well,,

better get to bed.. I have to make up for the sleep I lost last night.. and be able to talk tomorrow.. going to gargle with some salt water..

Hugs,,

Ducky

Hiya, don't worry abt those plastic bottles. I think it's much better if you send more splenda instead. I keep them in the office drawer (there's no fridge here) and it comes in handy when I just head to the canteen downstairs to get some coffee.

I didn't go to the gym either 'cos I wanted to get home to DH who had the afternoon off.

Good job on your eating - I always eat sandwiches with mustard only (tho I'm tempted to put on mayo but I dun). I'm still eating too much rice! I think that's my problem! If I just eat veggie and meat, it'll be a lot better! Hope to do better tomorrow!

JusDucky,
What a way to go! A gym close by! Lucky, Lucky you:D How far do you travel to work everyday?? I see you proberbly run into heavy traffic, being traffic is s-o-o slow.LoL Just thought I'd pop back in and say hello again:wave:
I'll pop back in another time to see how you're coming along...


~Bye for now~
:curtsey:

Hey Ducky, peekaboo - where are you?

Sorry Friends, but I have been caught up in some busy work in recent days.. But we did take the time to go to the Oregon Coast on Thursday and we came home on Friday. It was fun.. I did bring my laptop.. but.. I didn't post here.. I had forgotten that when you stay at a Hotel.. you have to dial 8 to get out.. so I wasn't able to do anything til Friday.. LOL oh well.

I still have larnygitis.. but I am getting better.. I will keep saying that.. so it will happen.. I am eating healthy.. and I am getting my rest.. honest.. I really surprised myself when we went to the Coast.. I went to bed about Midnight on Thursday night.. and didn't wake up til 10 am.. I told Papa that.. he should have woke me up.. but he said.. that I needed my sleep.. which I am sure I did.

I am still working with my larnygitis.. but I am trying to get orders.. and people feel sorry for me and have been ordering.. lol Keep ordering.

I will make an attempt to at least stop here daily and at least say Hi if I don't have time to post much..

China.. I will be sending you some Splenda.. on Monday.. I will make it a priority, and I will keep looking for the plastic bottles again soon.

Right now, we need some heavy duty prayers for our family.. and I know that you are all there for and behind me.. and I appreciate all your prayers.

I will be back later to post more..

Hugs til then..

Hi Ducky!

Was great to chat with you again last night. I am sorry you are still having so many troubles. I have all my fingers and toes crossed that good things will happen soon. :hug:

I got our snail-mail project underway last night. I will keep you posted with the details. Very good response so far, as I expected!

Take care; I will be thinking of you.

Lisrey :rose:

HI Ducky,
Thought I better come over here and see how you are. Doesn't sound good needing prayers but you know you are getting lots and they are on the way.

Hope you are feeling better and you get your voice back! Hey cool on getting away for a day or two. Can't wait until I get to do that!!

You hang in there my friend and I will be checking in on you in a couple days. Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Hi all,

I am doing ok, but other things in my life are not at this point. I prefer not to discuss the situation, but it is very very serious and it doesn't deal with my Mom or her health. So please keep the prayers going.

What is going on however, is a major life changing situation for both Papa and I.. no our marriage isn't on the rocks. I wake up daily and pray that all will be ok and I staunchly believe that it will be.

But please keep our family in your prayers

I am still working, and doing ok.. which does help me focus on other things other than problems..

got to get to bed.. I am horrible to get up in the morning.. and these darn alarms are not what they used to be.. lol

Hugs and thanks

Hi Ducky,

Just know that prayers and love is being sent your way. You do no have explain a thing sweetie. We all have those crisis' hit us from time to time so don't fret. We are all here for you!!

Love and many hugs and prayers,
Lizzie

Ducky,
I don't know what is going on in your life, but I want you to know our prayers are with you. Just keep your faith and believe that God will see you through whatever the problems are. Just turn it over and give it to him..I'm a worrier and this is what my hubby is constantly reminding me to do. Our God has mightly big arms to hold you in when you need him and to carry all your problems so your load may be lighter. Know that our prayers are with you!

~Have Faith,

Hi JusDucky, whatever it is, I hope that you have your hubby to take care of you. I'm sure that you two will survive this situation as you have dealt with many hurdles in your lives together. B strong!

Hi all,

Thank you for your prayers but please keep them going. This Hurdle willnot end soon unfortunately. But I am trying to keep myself busy and keeping my spirits up. Difficult as it is, this is something that I must do.

We are having some major changes in our lives that are not what we would call getting ready for retirement. I will be cutting expenses drastically.

Healthwise, I think I am doing pretty good, but I will be calling my doctor on Monday to see if I need any tests before the end of the month, so I can get them out of the way.

I am, thankfully still working but I am due for a layoff for a week after the first week of February. Then I hopefully will be returning to work for the next phone campaign.

Keep US in your thoughts and prayers. It is appreciated and really needed.

Hugs,

Ducky

Hi Ducky, you don't have to send that package to me ... I'm sure at this time, every $ counts. Like I said, I do have a friend visiting middle of this year and I do have a list of things for her to get for me. The splenda is not necessary.

I do hope you will be able to cope financially. Glad to hear that you're doing alright healthwise. Hope you had an alright weekend.

Hi,

ChinaDoll, it is already packaged and ready to go.. so not to worry. Thank you for your prayers and concerns.

LizzieB.. Thank you for caring and your prayers also.. even with what is happening in your own personal world,you take time to think of others.. as others here in DT..

LindaH.. someday I know that the truth will be heard, just getting to that point may take some time and thanks again for your prayers.

Lisrey, thank you for cheering me up and trying to keep me focused on what MY GOAL should be... I am working on it.. and actually doing something about it.

Again, thank you all for your prayers and concerns.. I know this will be a long haul but WE WILL SURVIVE IT.. and we will be able to get on with our lives.

Thanks again..
Hugs,

Hi JusDucky, I just read SHAPE magazine and they mentioned that Splenda has no health concern so far .. .which is good. Every time I read abt Splenda, I think of u 'cos you introduced that to me.

Here I am on this rainy (again) Mon afternoon, sipping my coffee w/ splenda. I wish I'm at home napping but I have to attend a meeting later ... hopefully, it won't be too long.

Meeting a friend who is selling insurance this evening. I'm comparing the package between two companies and I've already met an agent from another company yesterday.

I hope that whatever is troubling you ... the matter will be resolved soon.

Hi all,

I woke up this morning with a little more peace in my heart, but I know that this will be a up and down feeling for quite some time.. Unfortunately, it can't be fixed over night and it won't be inexpensive either.

Your prayers are really guiding me to the decisions that I have to make and events are happening to assist me also in those decisions. I know that people come into your lives at different times in your life to help you through the problems and that is what is happening now.

I would like to tell you that things will be back to normal today, but it may take a long time to get there, and they will NEVER be the same again.

Please add prayers for Papa.. to give him strength and keep him safe as he needs them desparately also.

Hugs

Ducky

Hi All,

Had a pretty good day at work.. just need to get more sales.. so I can start socking away the cash.. LOL

Things are in such an uproar around here.. I just feel like vegging but can't do that yet.. maybe soon..

I did make the appointment to see my doctor for tomorrow after I get off work.. I will get out of work.. right on time.. and no hanging around.. so I can be there by 3:30 .. People on the road watch out.. I am on a mission..

Take care and make a difference..

going to got to bed now..

Hugs,

Ducky

Hi Ducky, it was good to talk to you today even though I had to rush off to meetings. Talked to my boss about the re-arrangement of job duties. Picked up my order of spicy pickles (done by a colleague's sister) and going home to try it this evening. Wish you are here so I can share it with you. Hope your appointment with the doc go well tomorrow!

Hi Ducky,
Been thinking about you and just letting you know that prayers are still coming your way. I do know, as hard as it is to believe, that out of everything bad something good comes out of it. Just a matter of waiting for it to happen.

I know Cliff and I have faced some pretty tough obstacles in our lives and thought there was no way out but kept at it and somehow we survived. My heart tells me you will do the same. These are the times that make us stronger.

You hang in there sweetie and know you and Papa are in my thoughts and prayers.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ducky and Papa }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Hi, Ducky!

I hope your doctor's appointment goes well and that you get lots of good news today. I've been pretty busy around here & haven't had much time to check for you in chat the last few days... sorry! My schedule this week is very weird, but I guess I'm ready for it. Take care of yourself & catch the wave of good vibes I am sending your direction!

Lisrey :hug:

Hey Ducky,
I've just been thinking about you and wanted to let you know I am still praying for you and Papa..Hope your days are becoming a little brighter:lily: May God watch over you and keep you in his loving care!

~prayers are sent your way!

Hi all,

Gosh, I didn't realize that I hadn't written in my journal for several days.. Yikes.. Well.. I will catch you up on some of the things that I have been up to.. this week..

Friday morning I stopped by my doctors for my blood workup.. and then got a call from our daughter.. she was returning the keys to the house and to Papa's car.. I just let her inside the door because I didn't want to get wet on the porch.. cuz it was raining. She asked if I had a copy of her resume.. but I didn't have time to locate it.. I will send it to her when I get an address for her..

Then, about 1 my girlfriend from work came up to help me pack.. and have lunch.. we went to a local Chinese Restaruant.. and I had Brocolli Chicken.. it was good plus I had enough left over for dinner. We packed for a couple hours.. and got most of the pots and pans and dishes done.. lol I never realized I had so many dishes..

Sat I got up for my early morning appointment.. and took care of that.. then.. would you believe.. I came home.. and.. did a little more.. then I decided I would take a nap.. LOL well that nap.. turned into a all dayer.. LOL I went down about 1 o'clock.. and didn't offically wake up til.. 1:45 am.. Yikes.. slept through the day and night.. LOL

This morning I went for my early morning appointment.. then.. came home.. and dozed in the chair for a while. But I am going to finish packing my kitchen today.. LOL Then on to another room.. LOL Next weekend, I will have some help also.. my girlfriend from work will be here to help me out..

As you can see, I am preparing to move.. into a smaller place.. for a while.. at least for a couple of months.. I have found a place to put the camper.. which I will stay in... Papa and I are doing fine.. WE ARE NOT HAVING TROUBLE WITH OUR MARRIAGE.. CUZ WE AREN'T :sweety:

It is something else.. that is pretty serious. But we have faith that it will all turn out ok.. Thanks for all your prayers too.. they are helping.

Hugs to all that read this..

Ducky

Hi Ducky, you sound really busy with packing! It's no fun moving to a new place, esp to a smaller place (logistics-wise). I hope PaPa is doing alright!

Hi all,

Well, today I didn't go to work.. which is something that I don't normally do.. When I woke up this morning I had NO Voice at all.. and unfortunately my job depends on me using my voice for 8 hours a day.. I am looking forward.. NOT.. to going the doctors this afternoon.. but it is necessary in order to find out what is going on.

By the end of today, I will have completed packing up my kitchen.. and putting the food stuffs in boxes. When I get that room done, then I will move on to the bathroom.. since it is a small room also.

Then, by the end of this week.. I will have gone through all my clothes and pack away things that I don't fit into any more and then pack away some of the things that I will be taking with me. and putting other items in storage..

Hopefully it will all fit in the storage unit.. LOL Well got to get back to work.. My Break is over..

Hugs,

Ducky

Hi Ducky: I sure am hoping you made out ok this afternoon and they find out what is wrong with you. Prayers and many :hug: :hug: :hug: are being sent your way.

Louise:rose:

:tomato: Oh man! I sure hope you are ok and get your voice back that must be scary stuff! :hug: :hug: :hug: Hope you feel better soon. Sounds like you can't afford to be sick cuz you sound like a busy woman.. Oh by the way I'm Bettyboop.. new here in the forums just stopping by to say Hello! :o Have a nice day in spite of it all!

Hi all,

Well, I went to the Ear Nose and Throat specialist.. today, and.. I don't have anything permanent wrong.. thank goodness or do I require any surgery.. That is great news.. What it is.. is a combination of things.. getting a cold, he says acid reflux, smoking and using my voice.

Suggestions.. of course NO TALKING for 10 days.. (how can I work LOL), take acid reflux medications about an hour before I eat dinner.. quit smoking.

I can slow down my talking the 2nd week of February, since I will be on lay off then.. I can cut down on my smoking.. which I really plan to do.. and I can take the medication before I eat my dinner.. just. . I am not used to NOT TALKING.. LOL If it doesn't improve in 6 weeks.. I am to call and schedule another appointment. He did say that my esophagus is swollen and appears to be raw.. I have never had anything stuck up my nose to look at my voice box.. LOL.. that wasn't as bad as it sounds.. but.. was alittle uncomfortable.. but.. it didn't take too long..

I did get some things packed today.. but didn't finish the kitchen.. after a bit I am going to go back to packing the kitchen.. once I get that done.. I think I will see the achievement and continuing won't be that hard.

Well, please keep the prayers going.. It is still needed..

Hugs all,

Ducky

Hi Ducky, I didn't know you smoked ... well, I know it helps with dealing with the stress you are facing but do try to stop smoking, if you can (or reduce). My mom's a heavy smoker too which I can't get her to stop.

that does sound scarey Ducky !!

cant imagine something going up your nose like that

I sure hope you get better real soon



HUGS and PRAYERS


Pengii



:hug:

Hi, Ducky!

I am glad you finally got to the doctor and got a diagnosis. You've had these problems too long. The acid reflux isn't good... did you get any prescription for that? I hope you will be able to conquer these problems. I know you've wanted to quit smoking for a long time... it must be really hard to do that & weight loss at the same time. I can't imagine. :eek:

Hope things are going alright for you in your move & that there is good news on the horizon. Maybe we can chat later? I am working a lot but I will look for you when I can!

Lisrey :hug:

Hi All,

Well, unfortunately the Battle is still here.. but I am looking at it more optimisitically now.. or as good as I can.. I again am praying of course for a miracle.. and hopefully it will come..

I truly think that my voice will come back.. the doctor did give me... some medication that hopefully will help.. I wonder.. do I take them.. just once a day.. LOL These are samples.. that I had been given by my primary doctor to help relieve the effects of the Mirapex.. I do go to my primary doctor tomorrow.. at 4pm.. so I will hopefully understand more.. and YES I am waiting to get in trouble.. from him.. :(

I do think that I have lost another couple of pounds since my last visit with him.. so.. I will confirm that tomorrow.. when I step on HIS Scale..

I still have lots to do here on the home front.. I am selling some of my computer tables.. and hopefully I will get a good price for some of the other things..

Still cleaning and packing..

Hugs..

Ducky

So, will u be holding a garage sale? I miss going to garage sales. We have some here but it's not the same as in the USA.

JusDucky,
I came by to see how you're doing and see that even though your problem is still there, you seem to be in better spirits about it. I'm glad!! Stress can create so much illness! I'm also glad nothing was major wrong with you.. I have also got to go in the hospital for a test where they say they stick a tube w/light down your throat & I will have to be awake to swallow it..Is this the same as you had to do and is it painful or did you feel like you were choking?? So many guestions, but I'm scared silly! Doc thinks I have acid reflux or a high hernia.
Are you and Papa doing okay???? You are going to be moving alone??? Bless your heart:gflower: This sounds really serious with you getting rid of so much stuff and doing some heavy packing...Know I care!!!!!

~hugs,
:hug:

Hi Ducky,
Wow lots of changes going on!! The acid reflux will indeed get better when you stop smoking. I couldn't believe what a difference it made for me when I quit. Been 8 years now. I take Prilosec 40 mg each evening. Unfortunately they are $11.00 a pill. Now isn't that insane!! Fortunately my insurance pays all but 10 dollars.

I don't know ducky moving and all. If I thought I had to move I think I would scream. But we do what we need to do so we can go on with our lives. Not always easy but we do survive. That is what we are survivors!!

For a time a few years ago I kept losing my voice. Went to doc and took antibiotics and all the jazz off and on for about 4 years.
Nothing really seemed to work for long. Doc finally told me he thought is was stress. Of course I though that was too funny since I was always stress free (Biggest lie I have told so far). I did retire a few months later and would you believe the voice came back and haven't had any more problems for years. Hmmmm think the doc was right?

My mother is better. I talked with her Sunday and she was upset she didn't know the Super Bowl was on. So after she talked to me she watched the rest of Super Bowl. She sounded like herself except for a weaker voice. Don't know how long she will continue to get better but am thankful for each day.

I sure hope things turn around for you sweetie. What a time you are having. I just want you to know that I am thinking of you everyday and keeping you in my prayers. I know you can overcome your problems and things will get better. Something good always comes out of something not so good. I really believe that and it has always happened for me. Just have to be patient.

In the meantime take care of your voice and all the rest of you. Big hug for you a Papa.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ducky}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi all,

Thanks for posting and keeping US in your prayers.. Right now, Papa isn't here to be able to help with the move.. even though I know he would rather be here.. So unfortunate how things turn out.. especially in a time of need.. and you truly find out just who your true friends are..

I find that I am really procrastinating on getting things done.. I just can't seem to even get interested in packing.. just want to sit and vegg.. I thought I was going to have some help.. tonight.. but. the person didn't show up.. which.. in my heart knew that she wouldn't..

But I have also other things that HAVE to be done.. too.. slowly but surely I guess I will get it done.. but I am now really on a timetable.. and have to STOP procrastinating. . LOL>.

This old clock won't stop or even turn back.. like I sure wish it would.. I would.. love to go back in time just a little over a month ago.. maybe to the first of December.. and replay.. it.. all over with what we both know now.. I guarantee that many things would have been handled differently.. Heck.. why stop at December.. go back to August 2002.. and.. then our little family.. Papa and me.. would be protected.. and happy in our own little world.. which is how it should be.. now.. instead of what is happening to us.. This Battle isn't even for our worst enemy.. to have to go through.. but people everyday must.. So.. when this battle is won.. I am praying for the right outcome..

I am praying for a miracle.. and I truly believe that is what we need..

Hugs and keep praying..

Ducky

Hi JusDucky, I just got back from Port Dickson, Malaysia. Had an alright time there ...

Sorry to hear that you're not getting much help in the packing process. Wish I was there to help you! I know that in these times, you need all the support you can get since it sounds like you're in it alone. It's like you're in the daze the whole time, wishing this isn't happening. I do hope you will win this battle and that it will end shortly! In the meanwhile, do take care!

Hi All,

Well.. I got good news and I got bad news.. LOL LOL
Today, we closed the outbound dept for a couple of weeks.. so I got laid off.. The Good News.. is now I can do more packing.. and the bad news.. is .. I have to do more packing.. LOL

I filed for my unemployment also today, and this week will be my waiting week.. then the following week I will get a check for approximately $143.00 LOL not quite what I am used to.. but it will be ok..

Hopefully,with some help from a couple of people who also got laid off too.. maybe we can get things done so I can be moved by this weekend.. "keeping my fingers crossed.. "

I found out today that I am going to be a great-grandma.. LOL our adopted family's 19 year old daughter will be having a baby in August. I told Papa about it.. and he said she is lucky to have us as great grandparents.. so I guess I will be spending some time making a quilt for the baby.. Yep.. that will keep me occupied when in our little quarters.. LOL besides.. chatting online..


Well Make it a great day.. and keep sending the prayers.. We both need them.. desperately

Hugs to all

Ducky

Hi Ducky, sorry to hear that you lost your job! Hope you can find another one soon! That's great that you found some help with your packing! I thot the good news was that the battle was over.

Hiya, I just got the package! Thank you soo much for all the splenda and the CNY card!

Hi Ducky,
Meee to. I was hoping the good news was crisis was over. No such luck. Well sweetie those prayers and hugs are still headed your way and even when you move they have been instructed to find you anyway!!

Good to hear you will have some help moving. That is always such a tough job. Not only moving but leaving some place that is so familiar to a new place. Plus leaving the friends and neighbors. Bummer. But I would do the same if I had to. Nothing quite as important as peace of mind.

Congratulations on being great grandma. That is so cute what your Papa said. Babies are so cute. Wish I had a new grandchild but would require my two other sons to get married and I don't see that happening. My youngest son is more interested in collecting antique cars and collecting other stuff. He has his sights set on a house that I hope he decided to get. Then my second son just outlined his life last night and I didn't hear wife and family in it. My oldest son is going through his second divoce and he most definitely is not looking for babies. Guess I better be happy with the two grandchildren I have. I am too just love them to pieces.

If you get a chance to read my journal I have posted my news from doc visit. So one day at a time for me.

Hang in there sweetie things will get better. They have to because it is your turn to have something wonderful happen to you!!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie:) :) :D

Hi All,

Check the time of this post.. It is almost 11 am.. here and I have only been up for a few minutes.. darn it.. all I had so much planned for this morning.... but.. I haven't gotten past the first cup of coffee.. taking my b/s and coming to the computer to see if I got a message from an attorney. Of course no word but.. I am going to push on..

What I WILL DO TODAY

PACK THE FOLLOWING:
the bathroom
the food in the kitchen, I have the dishes, pots, pans all done and most in storage.
pick out and pack the clothes that I will not be wearing and bag some for Goodwill or another agency.
make a trip to storage and get another storage unit.
and pray more too.

I think I will also get things together then will put them in the camper so that is something that I won't have to do later in the week. It would be great if I can be out of here by this weekend.

Keep your prayers going that I can do that too..

Hugs,

Ducky

Hi All,

Well that lay off was short lived.. I got called back to go to work Next Wednesday thru.. Sat.. from 7am to 3:30 pm Now I really have to get things done..

Also, there goes my trip with my co-worker to Portland.. to pick up a friend at the airport.. oh well.. that is ok.. too I will just send her directions on how to get there and what a close restaruant is.. close by..

I did some packing today.. which is good.. and will continue to do more packing tonight.. Keep us both in your prayers.. and I know the miracle will be coming..

Hugs..

Ducky

Damn that Attorney! I say it's time to "FIRE"!

Tks for sending all the splenda packages! I'm sooooo happy!

Hi all,

Check the time.. I couldn't sleep.. so.. I did more packing.. LOL well.. I think I got too much sleep.. the other night.. LOL

This morning I am here at the puter having my bowl of Oatmeal.. my cup of coffee.. I don't know how many I have had.. but..at least it is decaf.. LOL .. I have lost count.. LOL Yes, I have taken my meds.. this morning.. I do still at times forget.. but I am taking them NOW.. 'cuz I have to.. :( but I don't want to go on insulin either.

I just received a letter today from the clinic that I go to and MY nurse practicioner is not going to be there after the first of March.. I hope he is going to Medford then I will move with him to the new practice since I will be moving near there. Keep your fingers crossed.. PLEASE.. lol

I am taking a quick break.. almost done with my Oatmeal.. and coffee.. and will have a pear in a few minutes.. to round out my breakfast.. :)

Today what I have planned..

Pack.. Pack .. Pack and pack some more.. I think tomorrow, I am going to ask a couple of friends from work to come and help me.. that way.. I hopefully will be out of here.. by this weekend..
Do some research
Do some more typing..
go to Medford
Get the Storage.. I didn't have time yesterday
and stop by the Post Office since I got a Certified Letter..
just what news is this.. now.. I don't think anything else can hurt me.. more than I have been hurt since December, 2002..and especially since January 10, 2003.. but we will see..

There is really only three things right now that I have to concern myself with.. My health, My husband and My House packed.. notice.. all three are "H's" lol.

Well, break is over.. and I have to get back to work.. So.. take care and Make it a great day..

Hugs and You all Make a Difference.. today.. even if it is something small.


Ducky

Good Morning Bobbie,

I have been trying to access the forums since 8:30 this morning .... and I thought I would give it one last try .... all of a sudden it worked .... God be praised. :cheers: I wanted to stop by and say hello ..... :wave: Make it a great day and know you are on my mind. As always, Monica

Hi all,

Well, I have been kinda busy packing and renting a truck to get things into our storage unit.. I do as of now.. just have two men to help load the stuff... but.. maybe by tomorrow I will have more.

Still have several areas to pack.. but I will get it done.. right.. LOL.. I may just have to stay another night.. LOL and leave my bed here til I can get it moved on Monday. I am doing this cuz.. I want to be super warm.. LOL.. the temp is going to be down to 17-20 degrees.. tomorrow and Sunday.. LOL burrrrrrrr..

I picked up some boxes at the local box area.. and I found a pair of mens tennis shoes. that are brand new.. I think that someone may have just put them in a box.. and forgot about them.. but I have them now.. LOL.. I feel bad. but.. no one responded to the note I put on the area.. and I also left a message on the message board outside of the store.. so I guess they are ours.. lol

I think that living in the camper will give me some extra time.. to just relax.. LOL.. not too much to have to clean.. there. LOL should take just a few minutes to do.. LOL..

I have gotten quite a bit of our clothes packed away and ready to go into the camper.. plus I have the stuff still here in the house to load which I will do... on.. Sunday maybe..

We will be getting the stuff out of the garage and also out of the living room.. and.. then.. back to my.. messy computer room..lol

I have been getting boxes put in the storage unit.. all.. week. so that shouldn't take too long..

Well.. I hope that you are still saying the prayers.. because we really still need them..

Hugs,

Ducky

Hi Ducky Dear,

I love your bright spirit shining through all the turmoil that you must be going through. I think about you everyday and send all my love and prayers to you knowing that they just might make your load a tiny bit lighter.

I have finally made my flight reservations for Thursday to go see my sis and mother. Probably will stay a month at least. I knew I needed to go and I always have believed if there was a way to do something against all odds it would happen. Then out of the blue my sis offered to help me out financially.

I have always believed if things were meant to happen they would just not always in our time frame. So keep smiling and know that I am thinking of you and praying for things to improve for you and Papa. About time something wonderful happened to you and it will!!!!

Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Ducky, so you are moving this weekend? I hope you get some help with the moving! I'm feeling much better today! Just know that my thoughts are with you!

Hi all,

I am mad as heck.. the rental truck place caused me to actually lose a day.. of moving.. and I will have just two guys tomorrow for only 2 or 3 hours.. This is really upsetting me.. My goodness.. why.. is my question.. When others always needed help.. WE have always been there for them.. but.. when I need some help.. why does everyone have other plans.. I really wanted to move this next weekend.. but.. since I have to work.. that won't work.. and now..

I am blowing off steam.. :(

I only have a washer and dryer.. a freezer.. and a refrig.. and a hutch, table.. couch.. end tables.. to get into storage and the garage.. :(

I can do everything else.. just get some men to help.. Poor Papa is worried.. that I will try to do this myself. which if I have to I would.. but I begged for help.. I picked up the truck this afternoon.. 5 hours later than I was supposed to get it.. when everyone was at a birthday party..

The guys told me that .. they didn't have to be at another party til.. 1 .. but.. now the time is changed to.. 11 am.. oh well.. I am keeping.. pleasant thoughts.. :) that they will work their butts off tomorrow.. and I am not serving anything.. LOL..

I hate relying on others.. I should have made them sign in blood.. that they would be here.. today.. they could have helped.. after the party for a couple of hours.. then it wouldn't take so long.. but.. Just say some prayers.. that I can get more things done.. so they won't have time to sit and wait.

Oh well.. I am now off my pity pat party.. and my woe is me attitude.. :c( :D

Take care and make it a special day tomorrow.. and please.. wherever you are.. just pack one box for me and bring it to storage.. LOL OK>>

Hugs,

Ducky

HI Ducky,
Darn Darn and double darn. Bummer hmmm can think of some words I can't use. I sure hope your help will show up today or when you need them. I tell you if I was there I would bring my sons and DH and we would have every moved in no time. I know everyone here at DT would help too.

Right this minute I have an Amazon parrot helping me eat breakfast and 2 dogs sitting beside the desk waiting for toast. I am having my toast and coffee at the computer this am. Do not usually eat in computer room.

Please go ahead and vent here!! That is what it is for!!! You just can't keep everything bottled up inside. So let her rip!!!!!!!!

Sending much love and big hugs to you and Papa.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ducky}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Everything is going to be fine!! I feel it in my bones!!!!
Take care sweetie,
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Ducky, I hope the move wasn't too tiring and frustrating for you. Keep a lookout for mail at the end of this week (around 21 Feb) 'cos I sent you something.

Hi all,

I just wanted to let everyone know.. that I appreciate all their prayers.. and.. support.. We still are in one heck of a battle.. but with the prayers.. we will be winners.. Right!!

I am trying like heck to get out of my apt.. and I think really only one more.. really full day.. and I will be able to move into the camper.. and.. be ok.. I have Friday off.. work.. but I don't know if.. I can get things done.. for that.. but I am going to try..
If not.. I have Sunday off.. and that will be the final day.. I can't let my landlord.. down.. where we have lived.. he has been so good to us..

I do have as you can see, internet here in the camper.. since I have the phone hooked up.. plus I have Call Forwarding.. thank goodness.. now I can chat online and use my cell phone.. to receive my IMPORTANT CALLS.. LOL

I am happy to report.. that I have.. lost.. two sizes in my underwear.. LOL.. now.. that is an achievement.. LOL I couldn't remember where I packed my underwear.. so.. I.. had to go out and buy.. some new ones.. LOL.. now.. I have three pairs.. that I won't lose.. LOL

Well, it is time to head back to the apt.. take my shower.. and get ready for work tomorrow.. I plan on getting some things packed.. so. I can hurry up and only have one place to go to.. lol

Take care and make a difference and keep those heavy duty prayers coming our way..

Hugs,

Hi Ducky, I did see you online in yahoo messenger a few times but don't have the time to talk to you. I hope you're surviving this difficult time that you're going through. I can see that you're a strong lady and you will live through this! I hope there's improvement on the situation! I'm here if you need to talk ...

Hi Ducky,
Been thinking of you and hoping things are getting better. Still keeping you and Papa in our prayers and thoughts.

Trying to remain calm and sane here in New Mexico. I want to be home and I want to be here. Just can not have everything. So I am enjoying my time with sis and mom.

Well sweetie keep on hanging in there and keep smiling!! Things are going to be okay I just know it!!

Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Hey there! Congrats on losing two sizes in your underwear hehe :) That really is a major accomplishment! Be proud! Happy moving, sorry to hear about the way the guys flaked out on you ugh!!! Just checking in to see how things were going for you. Take care. :hug:

March 1, 2003

Hi all,

Sorry to not have been writing much, but there hasn't been too many things good to write about.. Except.. I am finally in my camper.. I have the house almost packed up.. and things are in the garage.. now I just need some guys to help me get the things in the garage.. into storage.. But what a mess the guys that helped get the big stuff in storage the first time made.. It will most definitely need to be repacked.. :(

LOL does anyone have an extra $5,000.00 LOL I know that is like a million right now in our particular situation. But I keep praying.. for a miracle right now. Any miracle would be great.. LOL

When I get home today from work, I promise I will take the time to explain what has been going on in our life.. as best I can.. not for anything other than to get it off my chest.. and hopefully to be able to move in the right direction from here.

No.. Papa and I are not having marriage problems.. but the problems that we are currently having are so horrendous that I have made it a point to only tell a couple of very close friends here. But I need a wider and more of a prayer chain now.. to help us through this Battle, as I am losing some faith.

So..til later today.. please keep both Papa and I in your prayers.. so we can WIN this Battle.

Hugs,

Ducky

Hi Ducky, sorry I haven't been visiting for a while. It's been super busy at work! I'm so glad that you've settled into your camper. Sounds like a headache to have to repack your storage!

Any improvement in your situation? I really pray that you will win this battle!

sounds like you have been having your share and then some !

I hope you get time to smile... it will come... prob not during moving though lol

I wanted to send a :hug: and let you know I will def pray that you find the salvation you seek... it was a total crap year for me too... prayers, love and friends are the best help one can hope for

mind you, the lottery would ease a few burdens here too lol


I hope your weekend is as great as it can be


and :cheers: on smaller undies !!!!!


:hug:



Peng

Hi Ducky,
Been thinking of you and Papa almost everyday and hope things are so much better now. I am sending many prayers and tons of love just in case. Been a little over whelmed myself lately and not getting to journal as much as I want. But I am making special time for you tonight.

My heart and prayers are coming your way with all the positive energy that I can send. Time something happy and wonderful happens to you and Papa. Keeping everything crossed!

I am sending you an email tomorrow!!

Love and many hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Ducky,

Sorry to hear that the situation is still unresolved at this point. I hope that good news await you at the end of this! It was good to talk to you online. Remember to watch your diet during this stressful time.

Your friend,
ChinaDoll

Hi JusDucky, wondering if you are watching your diet and exercising? I'm trying to keep your journal current so it will be easier for you to find...hope to hear some good news from you soon!

Hi all,

I know I haven't been here in a long time.. but we need a major amount of prayers for tomorrow.. For those who know of our situtation.. they will understand.. but those who I haven't told what is going on.. just lets say that the Devil has had a hand on our lives since Mid December... and we need a powerful amount of prayers tomorrow at 1:45 pm Pacific Time..

Thanks for your prayers
Ducky

Hi Jus,
Sending tons of prayers and love your way. Also sending positive energy to you and Papa.

I am so hoping good things start happening today!! You both deserve the very best of everything. Something good always comes from a negative situation so keep watching for it.

Keeping you in my heart and prayers.
Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Hi All,

Sorry it has been so long since I visited my journal.. but.. some of you know that we have been having some major problems.. and these problems are not going away.. YET.. but.. with the grace of God.. and the support that I have been getting from some of my diettalk friends.. I think we will make it.. at least through this first hurdle.

I am right now laid off, but today I got a call for a phone interview for another job where I was working. Even though I liked the dept and the supervisor that I had in the Telemarketing dept, I think that if I can get a regular permanent position at this company .. it will be a little load off my mind, at least for now..
I won't be 40 hours a week, but.. between 25 and 32 hours a week which I should be able to handle healthwise. I know I was pushing myself too hard working the full 40 hours.. BUT.. when you need it.. you have to do what you have to do..

Hopefully, some of our problems will be cleared up by.. this weekend.. at least I am praying for that..

Mother's Day was a hard day for both Papa and Me.. alot of tears.. were flowing.. but.. again.. we are survivors.. and we can make it through this heartache and trouble..

I have been exercising at Slender Lady locally.. and haven't had that much time to swim.. but.. I think I will be able to make it there.. now.. that.. hopefully things should be kinda back to somewhat normal.. lol what ever Normal is.. Right.. at least til July.. things should be NORMAL.. kinda

I appreciate your support and all of your concern.. and please just keep the prayers coming.. they are really starting to work..so don't stop now..

Hugs..

Ducky

Hi Ducky.
i dont know what your situation is sweetie but just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your hubby.
hugs bell :)

So glad to see you are back here! Good luck with everything this week. Will be thinking of you for sure. I hope you can get the job, too! You need to take care of your health first and foremost, so the part-time does sound good. Take care & stop back to write when you can.

Lisrey :hug:

Hi All,

It looks like my prayers are so close to being answered.. I am going to go out on a limb and.. speak it into existence.. Papa and I will be together again.. THIS WEEK.. so.. that is great news.. we still will have a hard uphill battle.. but.. this is just the first major step.. now the camper will be.. alittle more NICELY crowded.. and will be.. definitely set up RIGHT.. OH MY GOODNESS.. I NEED TO HIRE A MAID TO DO THE CLEANING NOW.. lol.. this place looks like heck.. lol all my office stuff will have to find a new place.... here.. But.. I am not going to be upset about that.. at all.. :)


I also.. will be going to work for the sister company.. but at this time I am not quite sure of which one it will be.. Hope it is the Senior Position.. because.. it pays more.. but. I won't mind working the Sales and Service Associate position either..
I guess I did pretty good on explaining how to change a tire.. and I am thankful for the hints that my husband gave me over the phone.. because I think that also may have helped.. I should find out which position I will be getting by Friday or Monday.. and find out what the pay will be.. LOL

Well, going to check out a couple more journals.. it has been so long since I have been here.. that I really have to do alot of reading to catch up..

Hugs

Ducky

Hi Ducky, I'm so glad things are working out for you after your past 5 months' struggle! I hope things will turn around and look better for you guys soon ... keep up that fighting spirit! And good job on that weight loss!

Hi sweetie,
Been thinking about you all day today and no time like now to post. I hope things are still looking so much brighter than they did. Been sending those prayers along anyway just in case.

I am so happy to hear that you and Papa have some time together. That is wonderful news!! Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

Sounds like things in the job market is coming along too!! I knew that silver lining was somewhere close!! I do hope you get the position you want and make tons of money.

Tis so good to see you smiling once again!!! Keep smiling!!!! Sending a special prayer tonight just for you!!

Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

May 28, 2003

Hi All,

Things are still out there that we are fighting .. but fighting together is actually what is the most important thing.. After.. our almost 38 years of marriage.. and the.. long time that we were separated.. we both learned quite a bit..

We learned.. that we can't live without each other.. No Dah..
We learned.. that we can't change others.. just ourselves..
We learned.. that there are things out in the world that no one should ever be subjected to..
We learned.. that friends are so important..
We learned.. that God is in control..
We learned.. that no one can take our joy away..
We learned.. to pray more.. hug more and.. love more..
We learned.. that nothing is as important to either of us.. as being together.. is..
And We learned.. Love and God can Conquer All things

That is just some of the things we learned since 2003 started.. and our nightmare began.. We are together.. and that is important NOW.

As far as my weight and exercising goes.. I haven't been exercising since.. May 15th.. and.. I haven't even stepped on a scale.. since.. the week before.. and frankly right now.. it isn't a priority..

I should hear today about the job.. and I am praying that I get the 32 hour job.. since we will need the money .. since Papa.. wasn't hired back at his old job.. and.. the other job he had.. hired someone else.. a couple weeks.. before he was available to work.. and.. things are tight.. but.. we are making it through it all.. :)

I am.. hoping that the weather.. cools down a little since this camper.. is like a little sauna.. LOL.. but.. again.. I may lose weight anyway.. LOL

Well, just wanted to thank all of you who have been praying for our situation.. and.. Keep praying.. that is the only way.. we will be able to make it through this hard time.. Prayer.. is the answer to all of our worries.. and problems..

Hugs,
Ducky

Hi All,

Well.. I got some good news today.. I start my job on Monday.. at least start training for it.. plus.. effective June 1 we all get a raise.. cost of living.. I think.. or.. something like that..

I am very very excited.. and.. Papa.. worked today.. made a little money.. but that we know is just the beginning.. Like he said.. it has been so long since he has worked.. he was sore.. but that too will change.. so things are looking up on that front.. now.. we just need to get things in order before July..

Well, take care and Make it a special day.. Keep us in your prayers.. please..

Hugs,

Hi all.

A new record.. LOL.. posted.. two days in a row.. :D

Today, I drove Papa to a job site.. and he only will be working about 2 hours.. but tomorrow he has a good job.. he will be driving a Sea Food Truck.. delivering fish.. YES.. maybe we will get some samples.. LOL.. and the pay is more inline with what he has been making.. This could last a month.. if the guy likes him.. and likes what he does.. Praying.. but.. the hours.. are 4:30 am to.. the route is finished.. lol.. Maybe by next week.. we may be able to just pick up a cheap air conditioner.. we will definitely need it.. since it will be in the 90's.. by Sat and Sunday.. again.. I don't mind the 80's.. but .. that magic.. 90.. really gets to me.. and.. this camper turns into a sauna.. lol.. maybe I can lose some weight.. lol just sitting here.. LOL.. and pacing.. lol

Monday I start my training for my new job at Bear Creek. .. I will be.. a Sales and Service Associate.. for Shaklee.. in our Medford Call Center.. this should prove to be a very interesting job.. and I am sure that I will learn lots of new things. I requested the job that starts at 6am here.. and is 32 hours per week.. and goes up to 40 per week.. I just need to get three days off in July.. the 14th - 16th scheduled off..

Today, I had planned to go to the gym swim, jacuzzi, and sauna.. (like I don't have one here in the camper - lol) then go to slender lady.. I just may have to have Papa sit in the car and wait for me when I go to Slender Lady.. I will keep his lunch in the car.. LOL..

We put an ad in the Nickel.. to sell some of the things that we have in storage.. like my dining room set.. that.. I got from my Mom and.. our bedroom suite.. without the bed.. and refrigerator and washer and dryer.. had a call on the dining room early this morning.. lol about 7:00 am.. and.. it wasn't the right kind.. oh well.. I know we will sell.. the things..

Today here it is supposed to get up to.. the mid 80's so.. we will get some things done after I exercise.. :)

Well, on with my day.. and.. I will come back and post in a few of the journals that I read earlier..

Take care and Make it a great day.. and most of all Make a difference in someone's life.. and that does mean you .. Too!!!

Hugs,

Hi Ducky!

Just a quick note to say I'm so glad you're back and that you have some good news to keep you going. I have missed you! Take care of yourself and keep us posted on how you are doing... Good luck with your new job!

Lisrey :D

Hi Ducky,

Thinking about you for no apparent reason other just thinking and you face popped into my brain. Things must be getting better for it was a happy face I saw.

Congratulations on the job and training. Good to hear Papa is doing better. I really have been worried about you but I see you are a survivor!! I also know no matter how bad things get there is always a silver lining if we have the faith to wait.

I am sorry you have to sell things but things are that "things" and you and Papa are more important. Dh and i went through some bleak times and I had to sell some things that about broke my heart. You know that silver lining...well I got the things back. Some time later and I never expected to even see the silver but there it was being given back to me. Shock!!

Well I was sitting here typing away and reached for coffee in a big mug and spilled it all over my little pup. Boy she is not happy with me. Got it all over the carpet and my bike. Now i have to give the dog a bath. Well actually my son will have to do that. I could not even bend long enough to wipe up the coffee off the carpet. Well that was an ugly thing to happen.

I will be so glad to have my surgery Tuesday. I have never had anything hurt like this does. I know the surgry is going to be painful but can not be any worse then what I already have. So if you don't hear from me for a while...I will be recouping!! Hopefully I can get back on the computer. Have to change the room some but i will not do with out my pc for too long.

Think I better get busy and go rest!! Hahahha rest my second name!!

Have a good one and I am thinking about you. Give Papa a hug from me tooo!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

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Hi All,

Thinking nothing but positives.. and visualizing only positives..

Papa.. has landed a temporary job.. or at least til July 15/16th.. when we will find out what will happen.. but with all your prayers.. and support.. we are EXPECTING positives..

The Lord has really been helping both of us out.. and.. we expect good news then..

I am working again.. and that always makes me happy.. and with Papa being here.. it is even better.. I agree.. Material things can always been replaced.. but love and friends really can't be replaced..

Keeping the faith.. I lost 5 lbs.. in May.. that is a shock.. especially with all.. the.. food.. that we were eating.. after the 15th.. LOL.. but.. I am sure that I will keep losing.. too.. Papa is gaining though.. LOL..

Well, better check out a couple more journals.. since I haven't been able to.. in a long time.. For the next 3 wks.. I will be working regular business hours.. lol.. 8 - 4.. lol. Papa has to be at work at 4:30.. about.. 45 miles away.. but that is ok too..

Hugs.. all..

Ducky

Wow, Ducky! 5 pounds! That is great. I am sure some of it has to do with stress, but you have also been keeping very busy and perhaps you don't have time to do extra eating? I hope your new job training goes really well & that you enjoy your new work. I am thinking of you!

Lisrey :hug:

Hi Ducky: Glad to see you posting again and so happy you both have found jobs. You are so right about some the things you learned when you two were apart......money cannot buy everything dear...it sure helps with some of the necessities of life but as you say people are so much more important.....and congrats on losing the 5 lbs you sure are doing better than me LOL.......I finally got the wedding over with (my son's) and now have 2 baby showers to attend for my daughter who is expecting her first around July 18 (a girl)...so maybe i can get down a bit of serious weight loss. Am signing up for the new Curves that is opening up in my city on June 9. Hope it helps

Take care of yourself and Papa. Love you
Louise:hug: :hug:

Hi all,

Well, I made it through my first week of intense training for my new job.. Wow.. INFORMATION OVERLOAD.. LOL.. I hope that I can remember all the things for Monday.. lol

Papa is working through Labor Ready.. thankfully, and getting paid daily.. kinda wish it was a weekly pay check but I am not complaining.. LOL it is fantastic having him home again
:D

I am kinda enjoying working bankers hours.. from 8 am to 4 pm with a half hr lunch.. it is fine.. but hopefully soon I will be working my normal early hours.. 6 am to 2:30.. after training.. but on Mondays, we were told we would have to work a 10 hour day.. because that is one of the busiest days.

Papa's brother from Iowa and his girlfriend will be visiting us tomorrow.. We told them that we go to church on Sundays and they want to go with us.. and then they want to spend the rest of the day with us.. :) So, I cancelled my chat on Sunday night on AOL.. so we can enjoy the day.

I have been bad.. lol.. I haven't gone exercising this week.. I know I should but.. I have been kinda busy these days. We are still waiting for the darn attorney to schedule another appointment and time is running short.. at least in our opinion.. and we still have the public "pre-TENDER" ...

You all have a great weekend.. we will..
Hugs
Ducky

Hello All,

A lot has happened in the month that I have been MIA.. I am finally kinda trained.. and I love my new job.. It is really neat talking to the Distributors and helping them place their orders and handle customer service issues. The people that I am talking to are really neat.. it is alot better than my last job at that company.. Outbound Telemarketing.. for only our customers.. I am now on the schedule with hours again 6 am to 2:30 but may have to work 10 hours on Mondays.. we will see how that works out.. I am scheduled to work almost 32 hours a week. :)

As far as what is happening on our personal side.. everything is on HOLD again.. and postponed.. we don't know when it will be heard, but.. I am THANKFUL to have Papa here with me.. and I thank God daily for our time together!

We are still in the camper, and it is alittle on the crowded side.. lol I had to bring too many Personal things.. and we are starting to clear some of them out.. I can't be away from my scanner, printer.. lol.. and my laptop.. THANK GOD I GOT THIS LAPTOP WHEN I DID.. can you imagine our Desktop.. here.. lol NO Way.. lol We still have to.. move things around.. when we sit to eat dinner.. and.. when we go to bed.. that darn laundry basket keeps getting full.. lol and MY CLOSET.. well.. it is overflowing.. and Papa has to put his clothes in the dresser in the garage.. LOL oh well.. we do have some storage.. now.. LOL

I think when we will look for a small apt or duplex.. as soon as we know what is happening.. as the landlord isn't too thrilled with us using the air conditioner.. when we get home from work and it is over 90 degrees.. well.. we pay our rent.. and.. he didn't do what he was supposed to.. as far as my pad.. so.. I am still using the air only when we can't take it any more..

Papa had to work today.. and next week since there are vacations he will have the week off but will get another temp job to hold him til the following week.. when he will be going to the coast.. for the deliveries since someone else is on vacation.. of course he will be going with a co-worker..

Well, got our dinner in the crock pot we're having Shredded BBQ Beef today.. and I won't put the BBQ sauce on.. til later..

We celebrated our 38th anniversary last weekend by going over to the Mill Casino in North Bend and had our Free Dinner.. This was the first time that we have EVER been able to take advantage of their Sat dinner and Sunday Brunch it was fantastic.. and we felt.. priviledge to be able to go..

Well, I am going to muck out the camper.. and.. get my day started..

Hugs,

Ducky

Hi Ducky,
I am sooooo glad to hear things are brighter. I think of you often even though I haven't been here to visit. I just had a feeling things would work out!!

Sometimes we get so busy with doing things that don't matter that we forget the important things in life. Well I know you are tending to the important things and I finally am doing the same.

Good for you for getting all the training in. My gosh I don't know if I could do that again or not! Been a while since I went to work!! Hope it stays that way. Guess we don't know what we have until we start to lose it!

Well DH is outside checking the flowers after our storm. Going to try to get out for about 5 minutes. Hard to do since I have 2 sets of stairs to go either front door or back!! But I will make it!!

Today is July 4th and all my family disappeared but DH and I. Hmmmmmmm guess we will watch the tennis match then!!

Have a great day!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Bobbie,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!:) I saw your name on the birthday list and I just wanted to say happy birthday to you.
Take care,
Alampkin

Alam,

Thank you for wishing me a Happy Birthday.. but it isn't til October.. but I really appreciate you thinking about me..

Hugs,
Bobbie

Bobbie,
Now I know when your birthday is but I thought I saw your name on the list yesterday. I think about you often and wondering how things are going.
I am glad to know you and Papa have a job now. Your job sound like the one my daughter has. She works for William-Sonoma as a customer rep for furniture. It is my hope and prayer that thing will continue to go good for you and your husband. God did not bring you this far to leave you now. Keep hanging in there.
Take care.
Alampkin:)