I really want to meet all of you N. Illinois "peoples." Since I am not driving and going to be with friends, I do not think it will work out this time. I am hoping you will have a get together in early summer 2009 and I could drive up then by myself.

Of course, I will probably get lost, but I will worry about that later. I hate Interstate 80 and all of the toll roads. LOL!

TK and Vonn, it is still snowing...my face and body quite numb..but I did get A LOT of stuff done around the house. We went out to get grocerys..and I got some cinnamon scented votives....for candles...around the house..so far I have red candles all about..and my teddy bears from 2000-2008 you know kmart bears. hugsssss and nt nt,sarah

Haha! My cousin had a photo of Sarah Palin and he wanted me to stick his face on the guy and add his denim store behind it. Soooo, check out the final product. lol

It's all in fun because he sells Carhartt clothing and she's wearing a Carhartt jacket.

Sarah,
With all of your sxs, I really don't understand your docs...keep on them, hear?

I had my second IVSM this afternoon...told the nurse about the metallic taste in my mouth, as well as digestive problems...she said that's normal, but keep them informed about the taste in my mouth...huh

I am so much less stiff, it feels so good to get out of bed and able to walk right away...still getting small spasms and fasciculations, but not bad. But only slept 4 hrs. last night total...bummer...

Thanks for all the info and support...it's been a blessing to find this place, with all you great peeps!!

Debbie, The metallic taste is normal. I usually would chew gum and took my lunch once with me. Try taking some prilosec for your tummy. Take it in the morning about 1/2 hour or so before you eat. Steriods can really do a number on your stomach. I was taking one prilosec in the morning and one at night and still had problems. I ended up having to take nexium after being on steriods, and I am still taking it. Hope it is helping and that you are getting some sleep.

Ohhh here I go to trek out in the snow...heading to work...hugssss, sarah (snow snow everywhere it is pretty)

oh. such talent, San!



you managed to preserve the delicate little *curl* of hair that had cutely escaped from Caribou Barbie's bun!

Caribou Barbie.....LOL!!

It's gonna be cold here today....brrrrr!!! I love it!!

I did all my runnin' around yesterday so I could stay in today. I literally wore myself out yesterday. I went to JC Penney to get a gift, then to the Oreck store to get a vacuum attachment and bags, the grocery store and the post office......then home. Then I had to make macaroni and cheese (a double batch) for Kevin to take to work today for their pot-luck lunch. It felt good to be busy and out and about.

Matt had to work his regular shift yesterday and then had to go back in at 9 PM as they were doing some sort of detail that involved some burglars. I didn't ask too many questions as that just leads to more worrying for me. He got back home around 4 AM this morning so I presume he'll be sleeping most of the day.

I saw gas (regular unleaded) for $1.78/gal. yesterday! I hope it continues to drop. I can remember when it was .99/gal and I thought that was ridiculous! When I was a little girl I remember going with my Mom to get gas for her car (Tin Lizzie!) and her being able to fill up for $2. I think it was about $.27/gal back then (probably 1968 or so).

I plan on taking inventory of all my Thanksgiving Dinner ingredients today and getting whatever else I need over the weekend. Neither Matt's nor Kevin's girlfriends will be able to eat dinner with us on Thanksgiving as they have to be with their families. So, it looks like it's just gonna be us three unless they bring someone home. That's okay...more leftovers for me!!! I imagine they both will be spending Friday with them, though....probably shopping! I won't go near the Mall on Friday. Just thinkin' about that crowd makes me anxious.

Everyone who needs a or a you've got it from me! Have a great Friday ya'll!!

Lord help!

Good morning and Happy Weekend all!!!

Kelly.............glad you had so much fun and felt well enough to
keep busy!! how is the TN????

Weav.....prayers and hugs coming your way!!

All the rest of you sleepyheads.....may you be blessed today!!

MY UPDATE: MY oldest ds, Nick, called last night to report his ride
home fell thru. He is going to Puerto Rico(lucky ducks) tomorrow with
his db17 and his dads family. So Im going to pick him up. Having alot
of hip pain so Im bringing hot packs for my hips. Its two hours
away so Im looking at 4 hours driving.

It will be nice to have some alone time with him...dont get that much any
more.

So see you guys later ..........wish me luck.