RE: Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol...My ENT said the sore throat lasts a LONG time...another 6-8

weeks, and perhaps longer. The nose can take up to a year to feel like

" normal " .

Love & Hugs...

Tess

[Guest guest]

YIKES!!!! That¹s a long time to deal with a sore throat.

> Hi Carol...My ENT said the sore throat lasts a LONG time...another 6-8

> weeks, and perhaps longer. The nose can take up to a year to feel like

> " normal " .

>

> Love & Hugs...

>

> Tess

>

[Guest guest]

I hope you get some rest tonight. I'm hurting but am going to lie down and

hopefully sleep will come.

Love and hugs,

Carol

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Carol, I'm sorry you're not feeling well today...but Was glad you had a good

visit with your Rheumy Dr yesterday. I always hated it when I would forget to

ask an important question to the Dr. and realize it when you were driving home.

Take care of yourself and rest, rest, rest.

Hugs,

Gail

[ ] (no subject)

Hi All,

I am still hanging around with my abdominal pain. No real change. Still

pretty much existing on egg drop soup and clear liquids. It must be a

partial obstruction.

Just wanted to let you know that I am not in the hospital, just waiting

around for this thing to resolve, hopefully, by itself. I promise I won't

let this go on too much longer as my tummy is starting to become distended.

If anything changes, I will have my daughter post something.

Gentle, tender, angel hugs to all,

Debs

[Guest guest]

<< With chronic illnesses, sometimes we

get so " used to " pain, discomfort etc., we practically have to have a

boulder fall on us to convince us to seek help.>>

Tess, that is so true! Last visit I mentioned the lower back pain for the

first time, and that was an important symptom. I just thought it was part

of the RA so I never mentioned it. I will take your advice and mention it

on my next visit.

I hope the prednisone is giving you some relief, my friend.

Love and hugs from humid FL,

Carol

[ ] Carol

Dear Carol...sometimes seemingly " little things " have a meaning. I

think you should mention your feet swelling to your Dr., if nothing else

than to give you peace of mind. With chronic illnesses, sometimes we

get so " used to " pain, discomfort etc., we practically have to have a

boulder fall on us to convince us to seek help.

Just my 2 cents worth, sent in much love.

Tess

[Guest guest]

Dear Carol...I'm so glad you're going to bring this up to your Dr.

The prednisone is helping! Thank you for your caring & your prayers!

Much Love & Many Hugs...

Tess

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

Thanks for asking about Wyatt. He is doing great. It is hard to keep up

with him sometimes. I just got him to bed. I spent the evening teaching him

to fart with his armpit. LOL. Well, someone has to teach him these things.

He's a tough guy now that he is sleeping on the top bunk of the bunk bed. I

worried so much the first night that he was up there, but there are rails all

around and he did fine. We are starting to get ready for back to school.

He'll be in first grade this year. Just picking up a few things like a

backpack, lunchbox, folders, etc. I like to get them early to make sure he

gets to pick what he wants. Of course the backpack is Spiderman and the

folders are Pokemon and the lunchbox is red (his fave color). It's lots of

fun. But then we try to make fun out of everything we do. We have a busy

week coming up. We are going to a Pirates game on Tuesday and to Idlewild

park on Sunday. Idlewild is a family oriented amusement park. It is mostly

for smaller children. They have Storybook Forest and you can ride through

Mister Neighborhood on the trolley. They also have a water park that

is really nice for the kids. I plan on taking the wheelchair because of the

amount of walking. I want to have a good time and not have to worry about my

legs giving me fits. Wyatt also wants to go to see The Crocodile Hunter

movie, but I told him that we already have enough to do this week, that we

may have to wait. He tries really hard to understand, but he is a kid and

knows no limitations due to pain. He is pretty good about it though. He

knows that we always do things, but some things take longer to get done than

others. He is learning patience the hard way, unfortunately. But he really

is good about it. He surprises me sometimes. I can't remember what my life

was like without him. I thank God every day for this blessing. I guess I

should stop. I could talk about how wonderful Wyatt is all day long. He is

truly my pride and joy.

Love and Hugs

Stacey in PA

[Guest guest]

It sounds like you and Wyatt are having a great time right now! The

amusement park will be fun, but you're right about the wheelchair with the

leg swelling you've been having.

It's so obvious from your post just how much you love him. And for him to

learn patience because of your RA is not a bad thing. I'll bet he ends up a

more compassionate and considerate adult for the experience.

Love and hugs,

Carol

Re: [ ] Carol

Hi Carol,

Thanks for asking about Wyatt. He is doing great. It is hard to keep up

with him sometimes. I just got him to bed. I spent the evening teaching

him

to fart with his armpit. LOL. Well, someone has to teach him these things.

He's a tough guy now that he is sleeping on the top bunk of the bunk bed. I

worried so much the first night that he was up there, but there are rails

all

around and he did fine. We are starting to get ready for back to school.

He'll be in first grade this year. Just picking up a few things like a

backpack, lunchbox, folders, etc. I like to get them early to make sure he

gets to pick what he wants. Of course the backpack is Spiderman and the

folders are Pokemon and the lunchbox is red (his fave color). It's lots of

fun. But then we try to make fun out of everything we do. We have a busy

week coming up. We are going to a Pirates game on Tuesday and to Idlewild

park on Sunday. Idlewild is a family oriented amusement park. It is mostly

for smaller children. They have Storybook Forest and you can ride through

Mister Neighborhood on the trolley. They also have a water park that

is really nice for the kids. I plan on taking the wheelchair because of the

amount of walking. I want to have a good time and not have to worry about

my

legs giving me fits. Wyatt also wants to go to see The Crocodile Hunter

movie, but I told him that we already have enough to do this week, that we

may have to wait. He tries really hard to understand, but he is a kid and

knows no limitations due to pain. He is pretty good about it though. He

knows that we always do things, but some things take longer to get done than

others. He is learning patience the hard way, unfortunately. But he really

is good about it. He surprises me sometimes. I can't remember what my life

was like without him. I thank God every day for this blessing. I guess I

should stop. I could talk about how wonderful Wyatt is all day long. He is

truly my pride and joy.

Love and Hugs

Stacey in PA

[Guest guest]

<<I find myself feeling the need to talk about it often but don't want to

become a

pain to those around me boring them to death with my problems. My husband

has been great but he's starting to get that glazed look in his eyes now

when the subject comes up. Thank goodness for this group! >>

Heidi, I couldn't agree more! I was doing better a couple of months ago,

and thought I had come to terms with the RA. It just seemed like a small

part of who I am. But when I started to flare again, it came back to the

forefront of my mind. And I don't like boring my husband and family with it

either. But here everyone knows what its like, and doesn't mind the

occasional whinefest. ;-)

I'm so glad you're feeling a little better!

Love and hugs,

Carol

--------------------------------

Hi Carol,

Groovy Baby!

I think you've started a riot. All the Austin Powers lovers are coming out

of the closet! You've set us free! LOL!

I'm so happy that you managed to get into the Remicade study! Sorry to hear

you are in so much pain right now, I will say a zillion prayers that the

Remicade works wonders for you.

Thanks so much for the support, you are a sweetie! The flare seems to be

calming down a bit now (pheeew!) and I start physiotherapy on my back next

week.

I know what you mean about giving up hope sometimes, my friends and family

also think I'm the most optimistic person they know, it's weird but it sort

of creates an expectation for you to always be " on top of the world " . They

think I cope so well, but sometimes I feel like I'm falling apart. Then

I'll dust myself off and play the glad game again. This disease has

definitely changed me though. I'm more hesitant to make long term plans or

do crazy things, I need more rest and find myself thinking of the future

more )with a little bit of apprehension). There are so many things I want to

do, then I'll think - oh geez maybe not such a good idea with/for the RA. (I

do try live life to the fullest despite it but it kind of nags in the back

of your mind). Truthfully I don't think I've fully accepted it yet, I find

myself feeling the need to talk about it often but don't want to become a

pain to those around me boring them to death with my problems. My husband

has been great but he's starting to get that glazed look in his eyes now

when the subject comes up. Thank goodness for this group! At least

everyone truly understands and you get a chance to give back the support you

receive when you are on top again.

I hope your exam went well yesterday!

Love and Hugs,

Heidi

[Guest guest]

Hi Tess,

She'll be in my prayers, my friend.

Love and hugs,

Carol

[ ] Carol

Hi Carol..thank you for the information. You all would love my Aunt

June. Last spring some kind of nodule showed up on her chest xray. We

all thought it was from the rheumatoid, but it was cancer. She has

never smoked. Her surgery was successful but very hard on her, and she

is trying to regain her strength. If you (and anyone else) would keep

her on your prayer list, that would be wonderful.

Love & Hugs....

Tess

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Jan, for the prayers. It must have worked because I made it

thorough primary. I walked through the front door at home, though, and I'm

ready to just cry. It amazes me that as long as I make it there, I'm almost

always able to endure the pain to get through my class and sharing time (and

nobody even realizes I'm hurting). I like your calling, being a primary

go-fer. :-) That's a great calling, and yes I too feel like " someone " knew

right where to put me.

Love and hugs,

Carol

[ ] Carol

Dear Carol: Church starts at 9:00 AM for us also, but there is just no way

I can make it this morning having been up most of the night with much pain.

Fortunately, my position in the Primary is such that I can do things ahead

and if I'm not there, it's ok. I get the spotlights ahead and have them on

hand and assign the talks. When I'm there, I call myself the Primary

Go-Fer. I go where ever I'm needed - sub teach, get copies, walk the little

ones to the restroom, notify classrooms when it's time to head for the

combined program, etc. I was the head librarian for several years and

resisted when the change was made was made a few years ago as I love my

books and all the other things the library does. However, Primary grew on

me quickly and I think " Someone " had what is happening to me in mind in

giving me a calling that I can perform without much stress. The kids are

wonderful and the rewards are there. I hope your morning is better and all

goes well for you. I will keep you in my prayers.

Love and hugs, Jan in CA +/:=)

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[Guest guest]

Dear Tess...You got it...June will be in my prayers.

Was it all contained in that nodule? Last year I had

to have 2 CAT scans because there was a nodule...after

many weeks of worry...they knew it wasn't cancer and

believe it to be caused by a microplasam. I know that

your aunt has had many months of worry and that is not

easy to overcome expecially with having surgery. I

hope that she is healing. Hugs...Iris.

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on 8/18/02 1:53 AM, Tess_St_Pierre@... at Tess_St_Pierre@...

wrote:

> Hi Carol..thank you for the information. You all would love my Aunt

> June. Last spring some kind of nodule showed up on her chest xray. We

> all thought it was from the rheumatoid, but it was cancer. She has

> never smoked. Her surgery was successful but very hard on her, and she

> is trying to regain her strength. If you (and anyone else) would keep

> her on your prayer list, that would be wonderful.

Tess, my aunt who is the only one in the family besides me who has

rheumatoid arthritis has lung cancer that has spread to both sides of her

brain. She has been getting radiation treatments to try to shrink the

cancers, but things don't look at all promising. She used to smoke but quit

17 years ago. I smoked for over 30 years and was up to over three packs a

day but quit about 7 or 8 years ago. So now I'm thinking I need to have

regular chest x-rays to check for cancer.

I'm glad your aunt's cancer was operable and hope that she has a speedy

recovery.

Sue in NC

[Guest guest]

Hi Ethel,

Glad to see that you are home safely.

I hope that you won't read this post until later this evening because you are

cuddling with Fred!

How is your chest feeling? I hope a little bit better today! I loved your

Remicade journal and I have written a that we can set something up that

we can all write a little something about our journey, treatment or feelings

about this disease. I saw it one of the other boards I belong to and it is

really therapeutic. So all we need is some kind of a format and then we can

all (or those who wish to)put down our feelings and link it to the

information page that a has set up. See what you started!!!!!

Enjoy your snuggle time with Fred and we will talk later tonight!

Lucy out

(still cooking the pot roast for Ricky)

[Guest guest]

Hi Stacey,

I'm excited about our meet in November, too. I can't wait to put a face to

all my friends, and to be able to give gentle hugs in person. Once Deb is

on feeling better we'll start making some concrete plans. After all, she's

got the cabana boys. Can't have a party without them. ;-)

I'm going to call my MD in the morning because I'm pretty sure I have either

a virus or an infection. I want to see if he'd rather put me on

antibiotics. I did get enough energy to load the dishwasher and run an

errand, so maybe I'm on the mend. I'm just taking it easy for now.

Thanks for the concern.

Love and hugs,

Carol

[ ] Carol

Hi Carol,

I'm sorry to hear that you are not feeling any better. You are really

having

a tough time of it lately. I'm worried about you also. I hope that the

meds

will kick in soon and you will start to feel better. Come on guys, we have

to get ourselves better for the get together in Nov. Do we have a date yet?

I'm ok with any time, just let me know. I will be there. Actually, I'm

pretty excited about this.

Love and Hugs,

Stacey in PA

[Guest guest]

Carol and Stacey...I would love to be able to join you

all in Chicago. I haven't been there since my

father-in-law died two years ago. It is time for us

to visit 's Mom. My 30 year reunion is in

November in Louisiana but I don't know the actual date

yet. Meeting you on the internet has been a most

wonderous experience that I can only imagine whould

increase 4 fold in person!. Iris

P.S. Carol....get some rest and get well!

--- Carol <carol@...> wrote:

> Hi Stacey,

>

> I'm excited about our meet in November, too. I

> can't wait to put a face to

> all my friends, and to be able to give gentle hugs

> in person. Once Deb is

> on feeling better we'll start making some concrete

> plans. After all, she's

> got the cabana boys. Can't have a party without

> them. ;-)

>

> I'm going to call my MD in the morning because I'm

> pretty sure I have either

> a virus or an infection. I want to see if he'd

> rather put me on

> antibiotics. I did get enough energy to load the

> dishwasher and run an

> errand, so maybe I'm on the mend. I'm just taking

> it easy for now.

>

> Thanks for the concern.

>

> Love and hugs,

> Carol

> [ ] Carol

>

> Hi Carol,

> I'm sorry to hear that you are not feeling any

> better. You are really

> having

> a tough time of it lately. I'm worried about you

> also. I hope that the

> meds

> will kick in soon and you will start to feel better.

> Come on guys, we have

> to get ourselves better for the get together in Nov.

> Do we have a date yet?

> I'm ok with any time, just let me know. I will be

> there. Actually, I'm

> pretty excited about this.

> Love and Hugs,

> Stacey in PA

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi,

You're so sweet to send hugs and prayers. It's just what I needed this

morning!

It looks like in addition to the flare, I've got an infection. My sinuses

are congested, lungs are congested, and my ears feel stuffy and sore. I'm

going to have to break down and inform the rheumatologist in the study.

They want to prescribe the antibiotics themselves. I'll also call my MD,

because he'll want to keep informed. This too shall pass.

I wish you were closer, too. You're such a special person and I'd love to

meet you.

I will give Deb your love if I talk to her today. I'm not going to call

her, as I don't want to disturb her rest. She said she might call me,

though, and if she does I'll pass it on. I certainly hope her white blood

count starts to go down soon. Like everyone, I'm really worried about her.

Sending lots of love,

Carol

[ ] Carol

(((((((((((Carol))))))))))))

This flare sounds like a nightmare, I'm so sorry you are in so much pain.

It's good that he's given you something for it.

I am saying a zillion prayers that the Remicade starts to kick in and give

you some relief.

I would love to meet all of you guys, it's such a pity everyone's so far

from me (hee hee maybe it's me who's to far huh!) I'll need regular updates

on the Reunion so I can imagine it! One day when I've built my house and

saved some money we can do another one and I WILL be there!

Please let us know how you are, I'm worried about you.

Thanks for letting us know about Debs. I was behind on the mails, and even

wrote her a few before I got to the ones about her being in hospital. I'm

so worried. If you talk to her again please tell her I send my love and am

praying up a storm, I wish I wasn't so far away. She is such a wonderful

friend.

Love and ((((((((zzz zzzz zzzz)))))))))))) sandman hugs, rest my friend

Heidi

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Thanks, Heidi, for the hugs. They where just what I needed! My Dr. put me

on antibiotics, so I should be feeling better soon.

Have a great day!

Love and hugs,

Carol

[ ] Carol

Hi Carol,

Poor thing I hope you are feeling a bit better, please phone them and get

some antibiotics if needed, as you keep reminding everyone you are immune

suppressed so need to look after yourself if you have an infection.

I'm off to bed now (your morning is my night! :-)

I'll be sure to keep you in my bedtime prayers, hope they work before I wake

up!

((((((Hugs for a better day today!)))))))

Heidi

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Carol, I echo your sentiments. I can call the temple here, it's a local call.

Could you email me camommacat2@... with her last name if you don't want to

post it? It's been my experience that they always like to have the full name

when it's called in. If I'm there, whatever goes in is what I put in. I am so

glad we have a heavenly father and that he hears and answers prayers. Love and

prayers, Jan in CA +/:=)

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jan,

Her last name is Holub. I tried to call our temple, but the number I have

just gives a recording about the hours etc.

Thanks so much, and I hope you feel better soon.

Love,

Carol

[ ] Re: Carol

Carol, I echo your sentiments. I can call the temple here, it's a local

call. Could you email me camommacat2@... with her last name if you

don't want to post it? It's been my experience that they always like to

have the full name when it's called in. If I'm there, whatever goes in is

what I put in. I am so glad we have a heavenly father and that he hears and

answers prayers. Love and prayers, Jan in CA +/:=)

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[Guest guest]

My dear friend Heidi, your emails always give me such a good feeling inside

when I read them. You manage to make everyone feel special. I will do as

you said and treat myself as a best friend. Funny I would never think to

treat myself that way, but I'm going to remember that advice and pass it on

when appropriate.

I am bending God's ear about Deb, too. I'm so happy that her white blood

count is back to a normal level. She has surgery to wash the knee with

antibiotics today, and she said she'll probably have it at least once more

before she's released. She's been through so much!

Hot flashes are just the pits, and I'm glad you will be over them soon.

Whenever I make any changes in my HRT I'm plagued with them for weeks.

I'm not sure you'd want my trading advice! But if you decide to trade

someday, I'll help in any way I can. I'm not planning to trade for too long

today, as I have a 1PM appt to get my hair done. I tried to reschedule it

for a time when I'm feeling better, but he doesn't have an available appt.

until mid October!!!!! I certainly can't go that long, especially when I'm

going to Atlanta for the birth of my new nephew next month. I can imagine

my roots showing in all those photos. Yikes! Come on everyone, sing with me

" She's so vain.... " Such priorities! I am feeling much better, though.

I hope you are able to get some rest today.

Much love,

Carol

RE: Heidi

Heidi, what a beautiful story. I'm certain it was a sign that your

grandmother was alright. What a special experience.

I'm sorry to hear about your flare. You're right about slowing down for a

couple of days. Better to rest now than to pay later.

I'm feeling a little better today. Now we just need Deb to feel better! I'm

so worried about her. I called this morning just to tell her that we are

all praying for her. She said either she or Ron would try to call this

afternoon to give an update.

Much love,

Carol

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[Guest guest]

Oh , I'm so sorry you're having the GI problems. Please let me know how

things go, and I'll have you in my prayers.

I'm feeling a little better today, but it's good to know that I can call him

if the Lortab 10 doesn't cut it for me.

Much love,

Carol

[ ] carol

Carol, sorry to hear youre not feeling well. Dr Poilley gives me hydrocodone

7.5/750apap or sometimes 650apap. you have to tell him the lortab 10 doesnt

do anything for you. I have a new problem. as you know i have had diarrhea

every day for 11 years since iwas in saudi for gulf war. now i am bleeding

too so they have scheduled a colonoscopy (after all these years). they said

i should have went to the e.r. last night but i thought it was a hemorrhoid

or something. always something going on here. i hope you feel better. if you

call dr poilley he will call something better in .

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[Guest guest]

<< You must be getting really excited about your new little nephew!>>

I am getting excited. I've been planning the meals I'm going to cook for

them. I figure between watching their daughter and cooking for a week, it

should take some of the load off them. I'm trying to make meals that will

have leftovers that I can freeze, so they'll have a second meal later.

If anyone on the list has any good recipes, please do share. My brother and

sister in law like cheesy, high calorie foods (and don't eat vegetables).

LOL. I'm laughing but serious. They're not too health conscious. I'm

making a lasagna, meatloaf, Italian beef in a slow cooker. So far that's

what I've got. You can see, they like meaty dishes.

Does anyone have fun plans for the holiday weekend? Stan and I are probably

going out to dinner at a nice French restaurant tomorrow night. That's all

the plans we've made so far. Heidi, is Monday a holiday for you?

Love to all,

Carol

RE: Carol

My dear friend Heidi, your emails always give me such a good feeling inside

when I read them. You manage to make everyone feel special. I will do as

you said and treat myself as a best friend. Funny I would never think to

treat myself that way, but I'm going to remember that advice and pass it on

when appropriate.

I am bending God's ear about Deb, too. I'm so happy that her white blood

count is back to a normal level. She has surgery to wash the knee with

antibiotics today, and she said she'll probably have it at least once more

before she's released. She's been through so much!

Hot flashes are just the pits, and I'm glad you will be over them soon.

Whenever I make any changes in my HRT I'm plagued with them for weeks.

I'm not sure you'd want my trading advice! But if you decide to trade

someday, I'll help in any way I can. I'm not planning to trade for too long

today, as I have a 1PM appt to get my hair done. I tried to reschedule it

for a time when I'm feeling better, but he doesn't have an available appt.

until mid October!!!!! I certainly can't go that long, especially when I'm

going to Atlanta for the birth of my new nephew next month. I can imagine

my roots showing in all those photos. Yikes! Come on everyone, sing with me

" She's so vain.... " Such priorities! I am feeling much better, though.

I hope you are able to get some rest today.

Much love,

Carol

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[Guest guest]

Carol. I am a compulsive " grandma's recipe " type. Have to do it the

hard way! No short cuts! Never cook things " out of a box. " Read the

lables...that should scare ya!

Macironi & Cheese in a box!!! That to me is a sin! Dried Mashed

Potatoes! NEVER!!! Make mine with a bit of milk, sour cream and butter

and grated sharp cheese mixed...yummm.

BUT.... I have learned one recipe " the easy way " that I must say did

taste better than Grandma's... and that was Meatloaf. I made a super

Meatloaf from " scratch " . But one of our boat captains gave me a tip...

he said just Take a Box of Stove Top Stuffing, mix it in (dry, do not

cook first) with your hamburger meat, and if you want, a little onion

and belle pepper. And 2 beaten eggs. So easy...and I must admit the best

I ever had! (I think I hear my grandma turning over...)

You can make a big batch and half it, and freeze up1/2 before you cook

it. It freezes wonderful like that. Cook the other half.

Hey... you got me hungry... I had to reply to this one!

Susie

Carol wrote:

> << You must be getting really excited about your new little nephew!>>

>

> I am getting excited. I've been planning the meals I'm going to cook

> for

> them. I figure between watching their daughter and cooking for a

> week, it

> should take some of the load off them. I'm trying to make meals that

> will

> have leftovers that I can freeze, so they'll have a second meal later.

>

> If anyone on the list has any good recipes, please do share. My

> brother and

> sister in law like cheesy, high calorie foods (and don't eat

> vegetables).

> LOL. I'm laughing but serious. They're not too health conscious.

> I'm

> making a lasagna, meatloaf, Italian beef in a slow cooker. So far

> that's

> what I've got. You can see, they like meaty dishes.

>

> Does anyone have fun plans for the holiday weekend? Stan and I are

> probably

> going out to dinner at a nice French restaurant tomorrow night.

> That's all

> the plans we've made so far. Heidi, is Monday a holiday for you?

>

> Love to all,

> Carol

>

>

>

> RE: Carol

>

> My dear friend Heidi, your emails always give me such a good feeling

> inside

> when I read them. You manage to make everyone feel special. I will

> do as

> you said and treat myself as a best friend. Funny I would never think

> to

> treat myself that way, but I'm going to remember that advice and pass

> it on

> when appropriate.

>

> I am bending God's ear about Deb, too. I'm so happy that her white

> blood

> count is back to a normal level. She has surgery to wash the knee

> with

> antibiotics today, and she said she'll probably have it at least once

> more

> before she's released. She's been through so much!

>

> Hot flashes are just the pits, and I'm glad you will be over them

> soon.

> Whenever I make any changes in my HRT I'm plagued with them for weeks.

>

> I'm not sure you'd want my trading advice! But if you decide to trade

>

> someday, I'll help in any way I can. I'm not planning to trade for

> too long

> today, as I have a 1PM appt to get my hair done. I tried to

> reschedule it

> for a time when I'm feeling better, but he doesn't have an available

> appt.

> until mid October!!!!! I certainly can't go that long, especially

> when I'm

> going to Atlanta for the birth of my new nephew next month. I can

> imagine

> my roots showing in all those photos. Yikes! Come on everyone, sing

> with me

> " She's so vain.... " Such priorities! I am feeling much better,

> though.

>

> I hope you are able to get some rest today.

>

> Much love,

> Carol

>

>

>

> _________________________________________________________________

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>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm like you that way. I can't imagine macaroni & cheese in a box (although

I loved it when I was a kid). I've never heard of using grated sharp cheese

in mashed potatoes, but I'll be trying it this Sunday. It sounds delicious.

I have a meatloaf recipe I was planning to use, but it has something like 16

ingredients. I think for cooking in someone else's kitchen, the ease of the

stove top meatloaf is perfect, and I can teach it to my brother. My sister

in law doesn't really cook, and they are always looking for easy things to

make.

Thanks so much, and I hope you're doing well and have a pain free holiday

weekend.

Love and hugs,

Carol

RE: Carol

>

> My dear friend Heidi, your emails always give me such a good feeling

> inside

> when I read them. You manage to make everyone feel special. I will

> do as

> you said and treat myself as a best friend. Funny I would never think

> to

> treat myself that way, but I'm going to remember that advice and pass

> it on

> when appropriate.

>

> I am bending God's ear about Deb, too. I'm so happy that her white

> blood

> count is back to a normal level. She has surgery to wash the knee

> with

> antibiotics today, and she said she'll probably have it at least once

> more

> before she's released. She's been through so much!

>

> Hot flashes are just the pits, and I'm glad you will be over them

> soon.

> Whenever I make any changes in my HRT I'm plagued with them for weeks.

>

> I'm not sure you'd want my trading advice! But if you decide to trade

>

> someday, I'll help in any way I can. I'm not planning to trade for

> too long

> today, as I have a 1PM appt to get my hair done. I tried to

> reschedule it

> for a time when I'm feeling better, but he doesn't have an available

> appt.

> until mid October!!!!! I certainly can't go that long, especially

> when I'm

> going to Atlanta for the birth of my new nephew next month. I can

> imagine

> my roots showing in all those photos. Yikes! Come on everyone, sing

> with me

> " She's so vain.... " Such priorities! I am feeling much better,

> though.

>

> I hope you are able to get some rest today.

>

> Much love,

> Carol

>

>

>

> _________________________________________________________________

> Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

I am so sorry you are having a rough time. It sounded terrible with the chest

pain. I had taken trazadone in the past and it did give me a feeling of

anxiety. I went off of it

If I can be of help please let me know.

Feel better

Joanne