Hey everyone! Looks like Jim and I will be stuck inside the house until Friday. The temps will be in the high 80's and humid toward the end of the week. Friday is the first day it will be 77 and no humidity. Guess Jim and I will have to get creative! lol

I haven't talked to Renee today but will later. I just feel so bad and know it must be horrible living in a house where you feel unwelcome. My heart goes out to her.

Jim hasn't heard about his culture yet. I called the hospital and he does have two bugs growing but we are waiting on the sensitivities to come in. I should hear something by 2pm today.

Stay cool and healthy everyone. :grouphug:

Renee, I am so sorry that your mother is treating you in this way. I also am praying that you find a job or solution to your situation soon.

Sarah, I think it is normal to have a crying spell every once in awhile. I found myself crying last night when I went to bed. I am so tired of being tired, so tired of being in pain, and so tired of being afraid. I even started crying when I thought about Renee's mother and the way she is treating her and her kids. I eventually took a clonezepam and fell asleep, and today the pain is at a tolerable level. I take neurontin too, and have also dealt with the weight gain issue.

I do not have much planned for this weekend. Friends asked me to go to a cheese festival with them, but I cannot handle the heat, crowds, and walking. I guess that is another reason why I am a bit down. I hate not being able to do all of the things I use to do. And my friends do not seem to understand.

Ok -- I am going to go now before I really depress myself. Hope you are all having a decent Saturday.

good morning and or good afternoon all,

Sandy I kicked my air back on a few days ago when it got real humid out and am not going to let it get hot in the house again, that took something out of me for a day or two being so dang humid and warm, i use to have no trouble with windows being open till it would get close to 90 now it seems anything over 82 and that's it for me:Bang-Head: I hope Jim is feeling better and hope you are doing well:hug:

Hiya Barb, decided what to do with that classroom? hope you are able to get into their brains and get them going:hug: hope you are doing well

Renee, :hug: wish I could do more, I I had an answer there too, she just seems to defy common sense, has she always slighted you or is this since you were DX with MS, and she is a nurse argggghhhh:bang-Head: Hang in there Renee praying you get a call real soon:hug:

everyone else TK Fin Kel Kay Von Sarah Deb Char, julie jeannie, Daisey may i knows u is out there lurking didnt we have a new visitor this week Allen and Jmiller(I hope you are doing ok Jmil) that's as good as my memory is today Everyone else hope your Saturday is a good one and you are doing well :hug:

oh, yeah, Barb!

I had the same problem going to the Ag Show here.

hot, humid, crowded, and too much walking.

I wore both AFOs, and took my cane, a wide-brimmed hat, and took a sitting-break at every other booth...

I know better than to try and *stand* while talking nowadays, so I bring a tiny folding canvas seat that hangs easily over one arm, and everytime we stopped, I just unfolded the stool, and plopped my fanny down for a break.

please don't be depressed, Barb, it'll pass soon, and a day or two later, you'll wake up feeling almost normal again.

I try to cultivate an 'attitude of gratitude' for those days when I don't hurt too much, or feel so exhausted... then, instead of being resentful of the MS quite so much, I try to focus on looking forward to better days.

:grouphug::hug::grouphug:

hang in there, honey, and get lots of rest.

sorry Barb I meant to say something about feeling blue, I know what you mean Deb and i went to a 4th of july fest last month and i lasted a whole 20 minutes, I almost cried, I was so bummed, its just one of the many splendors of MS I guess, it does suck somedays, thats for sure, Sorry you are feeling blah :hug::hug: will a double hug help any:hug:

Renee, just letting you know that I'm thinking of you today and hoping that this is a better day for you and the kids.

Hang in there..................:hug:

Oh Renee......my dear girl, I pray for you and your little ones. I so wish
you were close and My family could help you.:(

I will be keeping you all in my prayers.....no suggestions just:hug::hug::hug:

Barb, :hug::hug: Hope the blahs pass by soon.

Tami, :hug: Hoping the procedure helps bring some relief until the surgery.

Tammi sorry you and Craig had a rough one last night, I personally see nothing wrong with your choice of first thing to do:grin: I liked that idea, matter of fact last two days I excelled at going back to bed, this week, I hope Craig feels better and you are able to get some rest, careful of your back, try not over doing it:hug: