Kell, bless you, and thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Momma, grill up some fresh fishies!

Frank, happy sunrise, dear... :hug:

Trish, praying for your little pal. :hug:

Sarah, praying for Madeline, and peaceful leavetaking. :hug:

San, how's Jimbo doing? :hug: ugh, I hate Macrobid. (bleh!)

Barb, get lots of rest, the pile of paperwork will LOOK smaller, even if it isn't actually any less to do... :hug:

Finny, nice work!

Twinkie, how ya doin' ??

Vonny, so, why DID you get up so early, dearie?

good morning all, my day started at 330 am, oh I forgot to say yesterday, we have our adopted grand kids over, god she has grown and what a beautiful smile, although a rather loud child when hungry, but then so is deb:yikes::OuttaHere:

anywho I have been up pondering, yeah not safe at 4 a.m. I wrote something, that i would like to share with my adopted family here, you all mean so much to me and help me so much and heal me, put tears of joy in my eyes and smiles to light up the dark scary nights, thank you


"What MS has in store"

You wonder why, how come and what for,
finding out each day what tomorrow had in store.
Mind blowing how it can change us, so much,
to the point where you actually lose touch.
Not with your fingers, that you will see in time,
oh these fun things, so many to blow your mind.
Numbness and pinny tingles, your legs and arms feel asleep,
gets so worrisome, if you think too much on it you will weep.
Ms hug, yea right, like thats a real medical term,
you're in its tight grasp, so painful, some say it burns.
Why does it feel heavy and hurt, Footdrop, great oh swell
some terms fit, some just make you laugh, on you go, oh well.
Ms bugs, noway can I buy this, yet sometimes my eyes do see,
out of the corner just a flash, or laying down, jezz i got fleas.
Exasperation, say it, I cant even spell it, why whats it mean
not again, another relapse, what damage is left, shall be seen.
Here is another word for your mind, Spasticity, out of sight,
can my legs and arms hurt so much, why is my skin so tight.
Things to blow your mind, oh wait, yea this is fun,
what mind, what memory, no cognitive, absolutely none.
This ones good, where are my friends, how can life be so askew,
they distant themselves from you, strangers think its bird flu.
Now I need a cane, oh I can feel the people stare,
how can it cripple me so much, how did i get in this chair.
My job i loath and despised so much I wanted to quit,
losing it cause I cant perform my job, talk about a being hit.
Another smack upside the head of life, to help us see,
did I even mention troubles some have when they pee.
Some are lucky and find out soon, and don't spend the years,
searching, looking, no answers, your head fills with fears.
With all that MS does to us, here is what gives my brain a start,
some long distance friends have gotten so close to my heart.
Should I let them in, should I let them get so close,
scared to do so, I know its these friends I cherish the most.
We all share a bound, a common thread of pain,
please allow my friendship to be your umbrella in the rain.
I still ponder that dreaded question, in my mind
realizing after years of thought, no answer shall I find.
There is no wondering why, how come, or what for,
I shall keep helping others and see what MS for me has in store.

Thanks for sharing Frank...

MOMMA, is that really you...I need a HUGGGGG!!! my body is hurting a LOT...

well my update....I took a quick lay down rest yesterday with the kiddos...then got a call from work..if they call me, everyone else has been called..I had to go in 6pm-11pm....but since day off...and not feeling well..I did it...but then figured a way to cover me for friday...so I still have today and friday off instead....:)

I am hurting, stiffness and everything hurts to move....anytime I sit for a while or lay down overnt...then get up and owwww....eventually hurts less when get moving around....so better get moving hahaahaa

I am up early, as Ciaras bus comes at 650am......:eek: oh well..in a bit I am driving around the corner to drop the van off to have the brake lights checked....nice and early as I need it back before 5pm for sure....

have a meeting at the school, then Mikaylas bball game....going to see if mom will babysit the younger kids...so I can do that alone....as hubby will be golfing tonight with his boss.

Hugss to all, sarah

:D

whooops, I giggled, and almost..... lost it.

:D

good morning, everybody!

rose at the hind-crack of dawn, the geese honking in the yard over something... hubby was snoozing, so I dressed and took a look...

it was just a giant boa constrictor... no big deal (*gulp!*)

it slithered under the cistern when I approached, so I only saw the last few feet... (*double gulp!*)

since THAT woke me up for sure, I decided to go ahead and start the coffee, and prep the animal food...

chop 3 lg. heads of cabbage coarsely
chop 1 sm. head of cabbage very fine, for the duckling nursery
shred 2 heads of lettuce for the duckies
slice a sm. cantaloupe for the guinea pigs
string and stick a bun of celery for the wabbits and guineas
remove outer leaves from a dozen cabbages, for bunnies
chop 8 lg. carrots into sticks, for bunnies and guineas
measure out 16 cups of whole corn for free-ranger's area

put all into (recycled) pails and bags, line up on kitchen table

don long pants, heavy socks, long-sleeved shirt (for bug protection), and scarf made into headband (for catching those menopausal forehead drips)

gather all bags and pails onto arms (only wanna make ONE loop of territory) balance at doorway juggling bags, and slide feet into sandals.

check on six duck-moms in nests, and four broody chickens.
rake sand area (20 x 30) of leaves and mess.
walk to goat shed, pass out hay to goats, check on baby kids.

head over to palapa, give handful of hay to each bunny and guinea cage.
check on pregnant guinea pigs.
refill water bottles and pellet cups.

pass out leafy greens, melon, and veggie sticks.

move duck who has eggs hatching (carefully) into nursery, ooooh, there's SEVEN babies so far !!!

count fuzzy ducklings in other nursery (36), and pet mamas...

pass out celery, cabbage, corn, lettuce, callalou, chaya, and cocoyams to swine, ducks, chickens.

walk to pond, and disburse corn and cabbage for geese and ducks.

wake hubby to milk goats, and tie up draped bug-nets over bed.

return to desk to SIT, sip coffee, and read the morning news.

:D:cool::D

it's only 6:30 am, and I'm DONE for this morning...

the whole day's ahead of me, so why am I ready for a NAP ???

:eek::D:eek:

Good morning everyone. Good to see so many posting. I finished my lower half of the walls last night at, get this 9pm! The trimming is the worse part. Gosh, I used to be so fast back in the day. lol

Jim is feeling good, still tight in the legs but feeling good. He started choking this morning while I was in the other room. I waited to see if he was alright and finally he called out "I am fine, I just got a bad hit." :p I guess you had to be there but he knew I'd come running checking temps and bp's if he didn't say he was ok.

Thanks for the ideas on what to do about his legs. We tried the heating pad. Thanks Jenn for the idea. Becky called me yesterday to discuss Jim's legs and also mentioned the heating pad. With all she goes through she still wanted to be sure Jim felt good. We didn't do the epsom salt yet. :grouphug: to everyone.

Have a great day and stay cool and healthy. To all who are feeling blah today here's a hug. :hug:

Frank, thanks for the poem - it's great. Definitely says it well!

Sarah, :hug: sorry to hear about the pain.

Momma, Saw your albulm. neat pics.

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If I missed anyone else, sorry. Just woke up, LOL. Took me awhile to get this little bit written. :o

A little sore this morning. LOL, definitely haven't played tag in a long time. Yep, we played video games, tag, did some drawings, etc. yesterday. No wonder I'm dragging this morning. But so worth it.

One of my friends and I have tentative plans for tomorrow. It all depends on whether or not her school system is still off. She's a school counselor, and she's been getting some cabin fever.

Today is going to be a take it easy day, with doing some small chores.

Hope everyone takes care.:hug:

Good Morning everyone!!

I am starting my "round of the doctors" today. Going for my mammogram....oh joy!! Friday is the eye doctor.

Stopping by Home Depot on the way home to pickup some part needed to fix the toilet in my bathroom. I'm using the boys bathroom (well, just the toilet) till I can get mine fixed...and let me just tell you using their bathroom is just the incentive I need to get it fixed NOW!!! :rolleyes: Gonna have to have a "come to Jesus" meeting with those two regarding cleaning up......good grief.....:eek:

Kay, hon you're very welcome...:hug:

Frank, I love the poem...love it, love it..."jeez I got fleas"...LOL, too funny!!

Vonn, Hey early bird!!

Sandy, how's the painting going? You gonna post pics? How's Jim?

Renee, where are you? Is everything okay? I'm getting worried....

Barb, does your Mom have her power back on yet? Seems like it's taking quite a long time to fix.

Sarah, don't work too hard. Girl, you need a spa day!

Momma, I wanna come eat lunch on your porch!

Tricia, still praying for Cayden and his family. I think what you're doing with your painting is so sweet.

Fin, still recovering from the invasion of the ankle biters? :D

Twink, are you there???

Oh God, please don't let me forget anyone :smileypray: ....I think I've got everyone....if I missed you I'm sorry!!

Ya'll say a prayer for me this morning.....hey, the pain of the test will make me forget about the pain in my legs!! What a compromise! :rolleyes:

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Kitty, I haven't even started the art paintings yet. i still have to buy supplies. lol But, I will post the house pics as soon as I have everything back in place. In a way it looks no different if you never came here but the colors really warmed up the house. I have a few touch ups to do but now the only thing left is the basement. Whoohoo!

Hey, take two or three Ibuprofin's before the mammo. It really helps.

"Come to Jesus" meetings. We've had a few of those. :-)

Sandy, hope the heating pad helped Jim out. :hug:

Kelly, yep, still recovering from the invasion :D Hope the doc appointments go well