Vonn, I was in shock too! lol

Barb, I'm really glad to hear that your family will be able to make it after all.:)

Wiz, many:hug: and prayers. Take care of yourself:hug:

Sox:hug: and Sarah:hug: ~ many hugs and prayers.

Fin, it's really is cool to find things you've completely forgotten about. It's like buying or receiving new stuff all over again!

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Well, I'm jealous of my SIL tonight. She's at an Obama rally in Columbia, MO.......right now.........as I speak(type....whatever...lol). But I found out this morning that he will be holding a rally in my town this Saturday night at 9pm!!!:yahoo: We are definitely going to be there! I am so stoked!!!:D

No other news.......just trying to behave myself.;):p


Hope everyone sleeps well tonight. :)
Thinking of you all!:grouphug:

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I'm ready....even went out and bought some "extra" candy in case my supply gets low. :rolleyes:

Howdy, all!!!

It's Halloween...my DD's favorite holiday (her birthday's on 10/28)...
I'm so glad to have her home for the weekend!! Miss her terribly since she decided to stay in WI after graduating...we went out for a bagel for breakfast, then went to the outlet mall and shopped...after taking the dogs for a long walk.
Big mistake...had so much pain in my knees and ankles by the time we were finished...I rested when we got home, and the pain dissipated over the evening.
But it's so darned frustrating, not being able to be as active as I used to be. :(
It's a beautiful morning...supposed to be 70 today!! It will be great to see the kids' costumes without coats over them!!

Just be careful when driving today...don't want any little ones hurt!!

Today is my oldest sister's birthday. She's (dare I say it??) 63!! She's 16 years older than me.....and sort of like a Mom to me....but nobody can ever take the place of my Mom.

I just spoke with her and wished her a Happy Birthday. Her daughter's bought her a spa package and she went yesterday and got a massage, manicure and pedicure. She said she could get used to that!!

She just lost her job last week and has been sort of upset about that (she's divorced and lives alone...with her cat). The job market is not good and she's got a newly purchased (2007) condo and car. :eek:

I tried to get her to move down here (she lives in VA) but she can't sell her place for a profit right now. So.....she's sorta stuck.

Ya'll please remember her in your prayers. I know she'll come out of this okay but I can imagine that it's very worrisome to her. She's not old...but it's hard to find a job as an older adult. It's hard to find a job, period, right now.

Happy Halloween all!!!:)

Kelly.........saying prayers for your sis....it would be fun to live close.

Tara.........have fun seeing Obama at the rally.:D

Barb.......glad your niece is feeling better and they can make it. Have fun!

Tricia.......hi nice to see you.:hug:

Good morning to those who have not checked in yet!!!!

My Update: We had a halloween parade early this a.m......We will
go out this afternoon in our downtown then we will attend another
parade and trick or treat following that.

My oldest will come home from college this weekend and we will have
a big birthday party for him and my dh tommorrow. gotta get cookin:D

I am fuming at my ds's doc. They gave the neuro psych results to
a different doc at the practice so we saw him instead. His regular
doc told me a year ago regardless of the results of neuro psych , he
would not sign off on any contact sports . This was after consulting
with the neuro.

So yesterday the doc tells him he will sign off but its ultimately up
to him and I to decide. :mad::mad::mad: I was so upset, I fully
expected this doc to back me up and say he would not sign off.@*%$$#!!

So now my son says I am ruining his life that even the doc says its okay!!!!

Well, Im not signing the papers and am calling the regular doc for some
support. This will only do me good until next year as he will turn 18 in
Dec and says he will be playing lacross then.

How do you tell a 17 year old boy and make him understand that he
is playing with his future.:(:(:confused::o That three concussions make
him succeptible to more concussions which will be ultimately worse.

Im praying for wisdom but I have none!!!! *sigh*

Morning Everybody! Happy Halloween!
 

Fin,

I like your paintings! My favorites were Just Beachy, Insanity, and MS Blues. I like the way you use colors in your paintings. :)

Renee,

I hope you'll feel better over the weekend. :hug:

Soxmom,

Saying a prayer for you and your sons. :hug:

HK,

I need a calculator too, or Excel, or accounting software, lol. I loved the math formulas in my college courses, but I had to work hard at it. I wish I had a math brain, lol. I do however have a cost cutting brain and that's good for business, lol.

Tkrik,

Are you making cards like the ones Vonn made? If so, that's great! Also, I admire you doing transcription. You can do that from home, right?

Barb,

Have fun with your company this weekend! Maybe take some zinc tablets or something to ward off the germs?

Blues Girl,

Have fun at the rally tonight! Maybe you and your DH will be on TV!

Frank,

Your chicken and noodles looked great! :Starvin: DH makes something similar with Chicken Helper. He adds a half pound of sliced fresh mushrooms too. Yum, I have some leftovers for lunch today.

Sandy,

What's with the math problems? You're not trying to scare me away are you? lol Anyway, for the GPS, someone I know swears by Garmin brand. I've thought of getting one for myself someday too. I hope you and Jim will enjoy this beautiful weekend!

Vonn,

I like the cards you made! I hope you're having nice weather up north! :hug:

Debbie D

Enjoy your weekend with your daughter! :) Sorry about your legs giving you problems. :hug:

I recall three summers ago when we were on our family vacation up north with our sons. We went to a flea market that goes on for at least a mile. I'd worn jeans, and it was getting sunny so I started to get overheated. I was walking with our youngest son, then 22. I started to feel week and my legs might buckle. My breathing was labored trying to get to shade or a spot to sit down. DS was terrified. I started to get teary eyed seeing his face, and for myself too. By the time we reached the ladies room, I was bent over, tears streaming. I got inside, sat on the floor and covered my face and cried. The ladies cleared the line and let me into a stall where I sat for about 15 minutes and let it all out. Then went to the sink and drenched my face, neck and hands with cold water to cool off. I was a mess, and my son was terrified seeing me that way. I tried to console him telling him everything was fine, and maybe I'd get a wheelchair for next summer.

Anyway, I didn't have those symptoms this summer, thank God, though we didn't take our summer trip up north. I think the worst part of it is not being able to do what we want with our loved ones. It really sucks big time.

My update since yesterday:

I feel better today, and it's also Friday and Halloween! Tomorrow I'll sleep late, but I need to clean house this weekend. Not much else that I can think of...

Anyone I missed:

Have a great weekend, a fun Halloween, and remember, you're all in my prayers whether you like it or not, lol. :grouphug:

:Wave-Hello: Hi Wiz.........Happy Halloween to you too.:hug:

I'd be upset, too. That doctor should have consulted with you first before saying what he did in front of your son. :mad:

I wonder if there is any literature that you could get that your son could read about the dangers of another concussion?

I hope he'll realize that you're just trying to protect him and his future.

Tara, you'll have to hold up a sign that says "NT Member for Obama" so we'll be able to watch for you on TV!! :D