Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 God bless you, dearest Connie. I appreciate it so very, very much. Love, Melinda Re: Liz's Mon. Workout (Jenni) > > > Aw Liz and Jen...two things about your thoughts here... > Praise and worship...shame on me, I need to let go of my fears and get > my feet wet again. I play guitar and sing, used to do so in central > ohio for a Woman's Aglow. I have the guitar still, I just have not > picked it up due to my own fears of having to quit yet again. The MS > does a number on your mind. > > And as far as the grandkids!!! My dad at 81 was just telling me > yesterday, that grandkids are the rewards of a long well lived life...He > says that seeing one or any of his grandkids on a daily basis, telling > them to give glory to God with their good decisions, (That was his word > for my two nephews who live with him...they are teens.), He says it is > worth so much and he is so thankful...At this rate he will easily reach > one hundred! > > He tells me this as I have 3 daughters...20, 23, and 24...the oldest in > med school. All three have boyfriends...no one married yet, and it > sometimes seems like they are just gone off the face of the earth! > Yeah, they call mom on an occasion...and I feel like I am so far down on > the priorities list...well...you can see how it is. I love them > dearly. (My Daddy says it will occur so fast that my head will spin so > I should enjoy my time with my hubby now!) > > and I am so glad to have you and Lifelift!!!!!!! It has opened me again > to all that God wants for me...I just cry to think of our " community " > here, and how much I was missing. > thanks to all of you!!! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 There sure is power in prayer, and it's so great to have so many caring souls on this list. Love and thanks to you, dear one, Melinda Re: Liz's Mon. Workout (Jenni) > > > Aw Liz and Jen...two things about your thoughts here... > Praise and worship...shame on me, I need to let go of my fears and get > my feet wet again. I play guitar and sing, used to do so in central > ohio for a Woman's Aglow. I have the guitar still, I just have not > picked it up due to my own fears of having to quit yet again. The MS > does a number on your mind. > > And as far as the grandkids!!! My dad at 81 was just telling me > yesterday, that grandkids are the rewards of a long well lived life...He > says that seeing one or any of his grandkids on a daily basis, telling > them to give glory to God with their good decisions, (That was his word > for my two nephews who live with him...they are teens.), He says it is > worth so much and he is so thankful...At this rate he will easily reach > one hundred! > > He tells me this as I have 3 daughters...20, 23, and 24...the oldest in > med school. All three have boyfriends...no one married yet, and it > sometimes seems like they are just gone off the face of the earth! > Yeah, they call mom on an occasion...and I feel like I am so far down on > the priorities list...well...you can see how it is. I love them > dearly. (My Daddy says it will occur so fast that my head will spin so > I should enjoy my time with my hubby now!) > > and I am so glad to have you and Lifelift!!!!!!! It has opened me again > to all that God wants for me...I just cry to think of our " community " > here, and how much I was missing. > thanks to all of you!!! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 so many prayers needed for the group Lord lift them all up!! Blessings R Re: Liz's Mon. Workout (Jenni) > > > Aw Liz and Jen...two things about your thoughts here... > Praise and worship...shame on me, I need to let go of my fears and get > my feet wet again. I play guitar and sing, used to do so in central > ohio for a Woman's Aglow. I have the guitar still, I just have not > picked it up due to my own fears of having to quit yet again. The MS > does a number on your mind. > > And as far as the grandkids!!! My dad at 81 was just telling me > yesterday, that grandkids are the rewards of a long well lived life...He > says that seeing one or any of his grandkids on a daily basis, telling > them to give glory to God with their good decisions, (That was his word > for my two nephews who live with him...they are teens.), He says it is > worth so much and he is so thankful...At this rate he will easily reach > one hundred! > > He tells me this as I have 3 daughters...20, 23, and 24...the oldest in > med school. All three have boyfriends...no one married yet, and it > sometimes seems like they are just gone off the face of the earth! > Yeah, they call mom on an occasion...and I feel like I am so far down on > the priorities list...well...you can see how it is. I love them > dearly. (My Daddy says it will occur so fast that my head will spin so > I should enjoy my time with my hubby now!) > > and I am so glad to have you and Lifelift!!!!!!! It has opened me again > to all that God wants for me...I just cry to think of our " community " > here, and how much I was missing. > thanks to all of you!!! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Aw, shucks, Wanda, thanks!!! Mom and my aunt are doing much better. I was just telling my husband this a.m. how thankful I am to be 46 yo and still have both of my parents. Mom was out walking in the sunshine and fresh air for a few minutes today. I think it did her a world of good. BTW, thank you all my precious LL friends for your faithful prayers for my family. Believe me, I've thought of all of you often with a very grateful heart for your care and concern. Love, Melinda ) Melinda Hi Melinda, I hope your Mom and Aunt are doing better. And glad to hear you are heading back in the right direction. Keep up the great work. Love, Wanda. > > Very encouraging, Molly. We eat pretty healthy, too. I'm steadily moving in the right direction. I've been a little off track the last couple of weeks with my mom's and aunt's illnesses, and figuring income tax (ugh!!), but I'm heading back in the right direction again. I was doing very well, just eating my usual diet and LLing. > > Melinda ) > ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hi Melinda, I second everything that Wanda said below. Please give your mom and your aunt my love. Love always, Pat Melinda Hi Melinda, I hope your Mom and Aunt are doing better. And glad to hear you are heading back in the right direction. Keep up the great work. Love, Wanda. > > Very encouraging, Molly. We eat pretty healthy, too. I'm steadily moving in the right direction. I've been a little off track the last couple of weeks with my mom's and aunt's illnesses, and figuring income tax (ugh!!), but I'm heading back in the right direction again. I was doing very well, just eating my usual diet and LLing. > > Melinda ) > ----- Original Message ----- ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile./mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Thank you, Pat. I've been so thrilled to watch my mom and aunt recovering and getting better by the day. Love, Melinda ) Melinda Hi Melinda, I hope your Mom and Aunt are doing better. And glad to hear you are heading back in the right direction. Keep up the great work. Love, Wanda. > > Very encouraging, Molly. We eat pretty healthy, too. I'm steadily moving in the right direction. I've been a little off track the last couple of weeks with my mom's and aunt's illnesses, and figuring income tax (ugh!!), but I'm heading back in the right direction again. I was doing very well, just eating my usual diet and LLing. > > Melinda ) > ----- Original Message ----- __________________________________________________________ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile./mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hello dearest Melinda, I love your message. Every word in your message is a gift. I really loved what you said about letting go of anger and learning to forgive. It is so important to our healing and our success. If you hold on to negative feelings they become like a poison running through your body, making you sick and weak. When you let go and allow the goodness and the peace that comes from complete unconditional love, for others and for yourself take over, your whole body begins to be nurtured back into good health and a perfect state of well-being. When you release anger you become free to be happy. I am so excited to see that you are enjoying all of these great benefits. You deserve to be happy, healthy, grateful and pain free. You are a love! Be Healthy and take good care, Rashelle Harness the Powerful Benefits of Oxygen with LifeLift. Oxygen burns fat, tones muscles, reduces stress Be healthier with each breath you take with LifeLift www.lifelift.com Animated animals to entertain your whole family while you workout www.oxygenzoo.com ah hah! Well, it just goes to show you that you must follow instructions. I measured myself back in January...and I lost inches in the places I wanted to lose the most...but, all of a sudden I felt I was in some kind of plateau... The last 6 weeks or so, I felt like nothing was moving along. Last night I measured myself in my chest, and bust, and the measurement right under my arms...Oh my gosh! 10 inches lost! I had totally forgotten to even consider my " top " . My shirts were starting to definitely " fit " ...I never had shirts that weren't tight...yep... I looked at my tee shirts and was surprised to see that there was all this " room " under my arms... I'm so tickled about this. And on the mention of Healing...I am a firm believer in our Lord, I fully believe he wants us whole and healthy and fit. I also believe that we must use what we have been taught, discern what is RIGHT and and TRUE and just. LIFELIFT definitely fits all these criteria! My MS has been in remission for over a year now, and with the Lifelift I think I will have an added boost in my immune system not to attack that which it shouldn't! With MS, the immune system attacks the nerves. I have Lifelifted myself to relax more and I am sleeping better, and I fully believe that before this experiment is ever near completion, (not that I will ever stop), I am sure I am going to be AMAZING. Very fit for the first time in my life, without overworking my limbs or over stressing my nervous system. That is one of things that I love too about Lifelift. My muscles tend to cramp involuntarily...not that much anymore. I am slowly learning how to relax and breathe my way to nice loose limber muscles. Only real question I have at this point, how in the world can you possibly have to " back " off on the number of breaths you do when you get to a goal weight? I cannot fathom that I will get to a goal weight for the first time in my life, AND MAINTAIN IT. Very beautiful message Virginia! I'm going to dig up those positive affirmations to help me along. How has this oxygen managed to make me feel more " together " and more disciplined??? I would guess the BRAIN benefits the most...and here I thought my brain was definitely lacking due to MS. Love to all of you... I only have about 50LL breaths to go...I usually manage 100 a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thank you, Rashelle. You're instrumental in all these wonderful things happening in my life. Love, Melinda ) ah hah! Well, it just goes to show you that you must follow instructions. I measured myself back in January...and I lost inches in the places I wanted to lose the most...but, all of a sudden I felt I was in some kind of plateau... The last 6 weeks or so, I felt like nothing was moving along. Last night I measured myself in my chest, and bust, and the measurement right under my arms...Oh my gosh! 10 inches lost! I had totally forgotten to even consider my " top " . My shirts were starting to definitely " fit " ...I never had shirts that weren't tight...yep... I looked at my tee shirts and was surprised to see that there was all this " room " under my arms... I'm so tickled about this. And on the mention of Healing...I am a firm believer in our Lord, I fully believe he wants us whole and healthy and fit. I also believe that we must use what we have been taught, discern what is RIGHT and and TRUE and just. LIFELIFT definitely fits all these criteria! My MS has been in remission for over a year now, and with the Lifelift I think I will have an added boost in my immune system not to attack that which it shouldn't! With MS, the immune system attacks the nerves. I have Lifelifted myself to relax more and I am sleeping better, and I fully believe that before this experiment is ever near completion, (not that I will ever stop), I am sure I am going to be AMAZING. Very fit for the first time in my life, without overworking my limbs or over stressing my nervous system. That is one of things that I love too about Lifelift. My muscles tend to cramp involuntarily...not that much anymore. I am slowly learning how to relax and breathe my way to nice loose limber muscles. Only real question I have at this point, how in the world can you possibly have to " back " off on the number of breaths you do when you get to a goal weight? I cannot fathom that I will get to a goal weight for the first time in my life, AND MAINTAIN IT. Very beautiful message Virginia! I'm going to dig up those positive affirmations to help me along. How has this oxygen managed to make me feel more " together " and more disciplined??? I would guess the BRAIN benefits the most...and here I thought my brain was definitely lacking due to MS. Love to all of you... I only have about 50LL breaths to go...I usually manage 100 a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hi Rashelle, I love your wonderful attitude and your beliefs about the destructiveness of anger and other negative emotions. They do sap one of all health and strength, and are so dangerous and so deadly. It's too bad that most everyone in this world is afflicted with the terrible disease of anger!!!! There is far too much anger in this world and far too little love, don't you agree? Love always, Pat ah hah! Well, it just goes to show you that you must follow instructions. I measured myself back in January...and I lost inches in the places I wanted to lose the most...but, all of a sudden I felt I was in some kind of plateau... The last 6 weeks or so, I felt like nothing was moving along. Last night I measured myself in my chest, and bust, and the measurement right under my arms...Oh my gosh! 10 inches lost! I had totally forgotten to even consider my " top " . My shirts were starting to definitely " fit " ...I never had shirts that weren't tight...yep. .. I looked at my tee shirts and was surprised to see that there was all this " room " under my arms... I'm so tickled about this. And on the mention of Healing...I am a firm believer in our Lord, I fully believe he wants us whole and healthy and fit. I also believe that we must use what we have been taught, discern what is RIGHT and and TRUE and just. LIFELIFT definitely fits all these criteria! My MS has been in remission for over a year now, and with the Lifelift I think I will have an added boost in my immune system not to attack that which it shouldn't! With MS, the immune system attacks the nerves. I have Lifelifted myself to relax more and I am sleeping better, and I fully believe that before this experiment is ever near completion, (not that I will ever stop), I am sure I am going to be AMAZING. Very fit for the first time in my life, without overworking my limbs or over stressing my nervous system. That is one of things that I love too about Lifelift. My muscles tend to cramp involuntarily. ..not that much anymore. I am slowly learning how to relax and breathe my way to nice loose limber muscles. Only real question I have at this point, how in the world can you possibly have to " back " off on the number of breaths you do when you get to a goal weight? I cannot fathom that I will get to a goal weight for the first time in my life, AND MAINTAIN IT. Very beautiful message Virginia! I'm going to dig up those positive affirmations to help me along. How has this oxygen managed to make me feel more " together " and more disciplined? ?? I would guess the BRAIN benefits the most...and here I thought my brain was definitely lacking due to MS. Love to all of you... I only have about 50LL breaths to go...I usually manage 100 a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Thank you, Rashelle. I'm so glad to be part of this group! Love, Melinda ) Has anyone heard from PAT LUSHER ??? I miss her on our list <:-( Your friend, CC " Keep on LifeLift flex-breathing <:-) It works! " [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------------------------- Letter content was scanned by WinAntiVirus Pro 2007. No threat detected. Please visit www.winantivirus.com for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hi Rashelle and Melinda, It is so good to be back and that is for sure!! Love always, Pat Has anyone heard from PAT LUSHER ??? I miss her on our list <:-( Your friend, CC " Keep on LifeLift flex-breathing <:-) It works! " [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --- Letter content was scanned by WinAntiVirus Pro 2007. No threat detected. Please visit www.winantivirus. com for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 The one the doctor had me start taking was Bio Adreno by Biogenesis. I've ordered it online. Recently, when I ran out, I took some that was marked down at our health food store - Adrenogen by Metagenics. I went to another health food store today and the owner showed me several adrenal supplements. I'm sure if you go to your local one, you could find one that would likely help. I believe that the BioAdreno has been the most helpful. It's about $26.00 for several months worth. If you do a google search, you should be able to find where you can order it. Love, Melinda ) Melinda Hi Melinda, What did you say the name of the Adrenal supplement was called? Thanks! Liz __________________________________________________________ Looking for insurance? Click to compare and save big. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3m2759ZqrnBP51RbhZSvrIeDzTGBWY\ sXsUGlrGUGcfJRg4Cv/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi, Liz - I haven't been doing them before meals the last couple of weeks because of our activities, but I still start the day doing them and generally do another set before bedtime. I get at least one set in per day. It keeps me sane *g* Love, Melinda ) Melinda Hi Melinda, Are you still doing 40 LL breaths before each meal? Love, Liz __________________________________________________________ Click to learn about options trading and get the latest information. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m5bjIh9S6pcpq02IfKhJmY1B84RNE\ IPey02fbD1jNO7Iqdd/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Happy 1 year anniversary Melinda. VC > > From: petspal2003 <petspal2003@...> > Subject: [ ] Help with MRI & scoliosis > > Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 1:09 AM > > > > > > > Hi everyone, > I'm just curious if there are other members here that have had > surgery for scoliosis as a teenager, that are now having ALOT of > problems as they age with the discs that were NOT fused? > > I have major double curve scoliosis. When I was 12 they put in a > herrington rod in the top curve,(which was the worst one of the two > curves) but did nothing about the bottom curve > which is 76 degrees I believe. The reason for that, back then was > the doctors wanted to stop the top curve from progressing with the > hopes that the bottom curve would also stop. > > I'm 37yrs old now...and the bottom curve has stayed the same as far as > the degree of the curve, but I have had alot of increased pain over > the last few years in my lumbar spine with ALOT of weakness and > achiness in both legs. > > I had an MRI done friday and have the report, but I dont see the > doctor again until aug 5th so I was wondering if you all can help me > make heads or tails of it. > > Here are is what it says: > > *** Impression: > The patient has a prominent rotatory double curve scoliosis. > There is disc dehydration of L2-3 and there are reactive changes > within the inferior endplate of L2 vertebral body. The patient has a > minimal diffuse disc bulge present at this level. There is also a > small diffuse disc bulge at L3-4. > L4-5 shows a slight diffuse disc bulge with hypertrophic facet disease > at L4-5 and L5-S1 ********* > > I also had a double cervical fusion in my neck on feb 28th of this > year. I had spinal stenosis with mylapathy. > This was the 2nd cervical surgery for me, (1st one was 8 years ago) > the 1st one was a failure but we did not know this until he went in > to do this second surgery and ended up having to redo the first one > along with the one that he was originally going in to fix this past > feb 2008. > > Anyway, is this a common thing with scoliosis patients as they age??? > > THANK YOU! > Liz > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks and ! Congrats to you also. I feel really great. My 1 year appointment is August 7th and I have the honor to meet up with Alpine (my mentor) in Amarillo. We plan our follow up appointments together and always have some fun "girl time." I look forward to hearing about your appointment. Take Care, Melinda From: rebeccamaas <rebeccamaas@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Melinda Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 10:08 PM There were quite a few of us who had surgery in July last year and are having our one year anniversaries Unfortunately, my brain isn't cooperating with me to remember who everyone else was! Congrats Melinda! My second of the two surgeries was exactly one year ago today, but I'll give a proper update next week after my 1-year followup appt > >> > Liz,> > > > I had my original surgery at the age of 12. Today is my 1 year > anniversary for my revision (done at age 40). I had to have my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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