Well it does appear that there are many products out there that one can eat that do not contain wheat flour. I have found that my tolerance for the foods I can give up, is in direct proportion to how much it hurts me with no positive gain ;-). Wheat makes my stomach hurt. Enough that I had 3 dozen of my favorite bagels and I didn't eat 1. Not a one. Wasn't even tempted. I am saving my hurting for things that bring me joy like Red Velvet Cake and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts from the place right next to the doctor's office.
I have discovered that Red Mill makes very good alternatives. They have a fabulous brownie mix. They have a flour that I have used to make cornbread (cornbread without flour....uggg). I also used it to make the slow cooker pork roast ;-). So the experimenting has begun. We shall see where life brings us. btw ;-) I did throw out a batch of cornbread cause it was bad ;-).
I also cannot reiterate that you should go home and hug everyone you love....and tell them you love them...that big cars are better then little ones in an accident...so live green where you can but my vote for cars is sedan hybrids or hybrid SUV's but not for tiny cars. My JimJim is alive and I cannot be happier because Gram and Pop blessed him with a car that could take a beating and keep him alive. The car had 10,000 worth of damage and it was not a new car. So THANK YOU for watching over him. Well I am off to try and get a bit more sleep
Take care...be safe...LU2PMBu
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
1/22--Thank You For My Blessings
Today was a good day...actually a great day. I felt like crap...really like crap...but that is ok. Today my JimJim is alive and well and that is the only thing that matters at all. He started to fishtail and when he realized what his options where he opted for the snow bank. Which really was an ice bank that his car walked up and rolled over. He rolled his car on an ice bank. He remarked to Stever that he didn't realize how much crap he had in the car till he saw it all sitting there on the roof ;-). He was wearing his seat blet and he is OK!!!
He is my 1st born nephew and I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday. Robbie and I went to the hospital together. She picked me up in my apartment in Claradon and we went out to Fairfax Hospital. We got there and I remember seeing them wheel Christina and Jimmy out to clean him up. He was soooo cute...the cutest of them all. I wanted to hold him and never let him go!! I still do!!! I THANK GOD that he was willing to bestow another miracle on my family today. For those who don't believe in miracles, I feel sorry for you. The happen every day if you choose to see them. I am going to stop now. I still feel physically like crap, a bit emotional, but very happily blessed and I think rest will serve me best.
Take Care...Be Safe....THANK YOU FOR ALL MY BLESSINGS EACH AND EVERY DAY!!!
He is my 1st born nephew and I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday. Robbie and I went to the hospital together. She picked me up in my apartment in Claradon and we went out to Fairfax Hospital. We got there and I remember seeing them wheel Christina and Jimmy out to clean him up. He was soooo cute...the cutest of them all. I wanted to hold him and never let him go!! I still do!!! I THANK GOD that he was willing to bestow another miracle on my family today. For those who don't believe in miracles, I feel sorry for you. The happen every day if you choose to see them. I am going to stop now. I still feel physically like crap, a bit emotional, but very happily blessed and I think rest will serve me best.
Take Care...Be Safe....THANK YOU FOR ALL MY BLESSINGS EACH AND EVERY DAY!!!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
1/17--Everyday is a new Experience
I am blessed...I have found a handyman. He's not Berl or Derick but he is honest and I believe we have the beginning of a beautiful friendship. I have a 40 year old home so there is a lot of work for my new best friend Rick. If you need a handyman drop me a note and I will supply it. Also if you need a pet sitter.
Well every day I feel different. I have been running the gamut of symptoms...allot of just wanting to sleep...which while being a wonderful thing...can also be somewhat detrimental since I get nothing accomplished toward my home life. The pain and such is better. I do think I am noticing less hair loss. I need to track that. My stomach really does hurt the day after the antibiotic. UGGGG... One thing I have figured out that the keeping the Benicar Blockade is important. I am going to ask for dosing every six hours...then i am sure to make the time between. .
I am feeling positive. I have to admit to having a cat perfectly placed on my feet in the 2 feet warming position...ummmm nice...shhhh. I am not a trained human...and if I say it enough someone someday might believe me ;-). I did get 1/4 of the cat piss carpet ripped out. This is the worst of it and it is amazing!! Today the rest of the sub flooring gets put down. The air quality between ripping out the carpet and the new heating and cooling system well if it weren't for food i wouldn't need to take a decongestant today...I don't need one in my own home now!!! YAY!!!
Thank You Linda for coming over and helping me get the stuff out for it to be done. And Thank You to Joni for her help this summer in getting ready for my new heating and cooling system. I know I owe you a trip and an apology for bagging Vegas. It's just been that kind of year where nothing worked out as planned.
Well I am hoping that this week I will see the response I did towards the end of the 2nd week of the protocol. I am hoping I will start feeling good on my good days. Giving up all your vices to not feel better really sucks ;-). I am blessed and of that there is no doubt. Well my benicar kicked in and I am freezing now and need to go lie down...besides it is 3:00 am. I do love my sleeping disorder...Another night I feel asleep by 9:30 ... it's all good and I am not complaining....whinnng...not complaining ;-).
take care....be safe....lupmbu
Well every day I feel different. I have been running the gamut of symptoms...allot of just wanting to sleep...which while being a wonderful thing...can also be somewhat detrimental since I get nothing accomplished toward my home life. The pain and such is better. I do think I am noticing less hair loss. I need to track that. My stomach really does hurt the day after the antibiotic. UGGGG... One thing I have figured out that the keeping the Benicar Blockade is important. I am going to ask for dosing every six hours...then i am sure to make the time between. .
I am feeling positive. I have to admit to having a cat perfectly placed on my feet in the 2 feet warming position...ummmm nice...shhhh. I am not a trained human...and if I say it enough someone someday might believe me ;-). I did get 1/4 of the cat piss carpet ripped out. This is the worst of it and it is amazing!! Today the rest of the sub flooring gets put down. The air quality between ripping out the carpet and the new heating and cooling system well if it weren't for food i wouldn't need to take a decongestant today...I don't need one in my own home now!!! YAY!!!
Thank You Linda for coming over and helping me get the stuff out for it to be done. And Thank You to Joni for her help this summer in getting ready for my new heating and cooling system. I know I owe you a trip and an apology for bagging Vegas. It's just been that kind of year where nothing worked out as planned.
Well I am hoping that this week I will see the response I did towards the end of the 2nd week of the protocol. I am hoping I will start feeling good on my good days. Giving up all your vices to not feel better really sucks ;-). I am blessed and of that there is no doubt. Well my benicar kicked in and I am freezing now and need to go lie down...besides it is 3:00 am. I do love my sleeping disorder...Another night I feel asleep by 9:30 ... it's all good and I am not complaining....whinnng...not complaining ;-).
take care....be safe....lupmbu
Saturday, January 13, 2007
1/3/2007--HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!!!! I have never been more happy for mommy to have another birthday as I am today. I have a new appreciation for my mommy. I have always appreciated all the wonderful qualities she has given me in my life. The ones like my ability to laugh long and hard out loud, without thought or care to what others think. The ability to spoil people. To make them feel special and like the most important person in the world.
Her wonderful ability to look at alternative everything for more peace, wisdom, knowledge. Her good taste and style. Her love to share with us the finer things in life. Her love of technology and her kindness. She worked hard in civil rights all her life. She couldn't be a harder worker. That quality I posses but it also taught me the importance playing too. She taught me to say please and thank you. She taught me to treat others as I would like to be treated.
Now for those who are reading this and don't know my mother is not a Saint. She does have her share of foibles. The last 5 or so years our relationship has been difficult. We have always loved each other and we always like each other....we just don't get along. Or should I say didn't. I do believe we have turned a corner. Over the years mom and I have had a lot of fun together and I look forward to having lots of fun with her again. I think she is looking forward to it too ;-).
Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!!!! I love you and am looking forward to this next chapter in our lives together.
take care...be safe...lu2pmbu
Her wonderful ability to look at alternative everything for more peace, wisdom, knowledge. Her good taste and style. Her love to share with us the finer things in life. Her love of technology and her kindness. She worked hard in civil rights all her life. She couldn't be a harder worker. That quality I posses but it also taught me the importance playing too. She taught me to say please and thank you. She taught me to treat others as I would like to be treated.
Now for those who are reading this and don't know my mother is not a Saint. She does have her share of foibles. The last 5 or so years our relationship has been difficult. We have always loved each other and we always like each other....we just don't get along. Or should I say didn't. I do believe we have turned a corner. Over the years mom and I have had a lot of fun together and I look forward to having lots of fun with her again. I think she is looking forward to it too ;-).
Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!!!! I love you and am looking forward to this next chapter in our lives together.
take care...be safe...lu2pmbu
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
1/10-My friend famiy
I have 2 families. The one I chose to be born into and the one I picked as my friends over the years. They shall be referred to as family, kids 1 and family kids 2. The family I picked to be born into consists of my mother whom I adore, even when I don't ;-)....and who adores me...even when she doesn't ;-). My sister Robbie and her family and my brother Stever and his family round out our unique foursome. And there is of course the outgrowing of Derick and Erin's families. All of these people mean the world too me and I would do anything they needed me to do to support them.
I have a second family too...that is my family of friends...this includes but is not limited to Mychelle and her family, Jean and her family, Linda and her family, Joni and her family, Shelia B and her family, Alison and Sunny Bunny. This entry is about my second family. My first family is doing well. Mom is working on getting out here and that is GREAT!!! I cannot wait to spend time with her. I am looking forward to May for Mason's and Wes's graduations. But this entry today is about specifically Jean, Berl, Micheal and Katie in age order. They are all my friends.
I got a WONDERFUL call today and that is Michael is getting married. I am sure she is a wonderful girl cause Michael is a WONDERFUL young man. Jean and Berl approve so all is well. The nice thing is Michael called me himself. I couldn't take his call as I was in a meeting and when he didn't leave a message I did get nervous that something was wrong. I never guessed that he would be getting married. And the nice thing is he called me to tell me himself. I am so proud of what a wonderful man Michael has become. I cannot wait to meet his girlfriend, oops I mean fiancee. YAY!!!
And Katie is going to Italy for the summer. The Lyon's club is sponsoring a trip for her for 5 weeks. How FABULOUS is that!!!...YAY!!!! And for her 21st birthday this year she wants to have a drink at the Lyon's Club. And She would like me to be there. I am so honored by that...by my kids, now adults...want to celebrate with me. So I couldn't deny that honor. The honor of her wish. So yes I will be having a drink at the Lyon's club with Miss Ma'am on her 21st.
I am so honored that these amazing Young people want me to be a part of their life. That in Katie's 2nd grade time capsule I got a mention. For her graduation from high school when we read it...I was there. I am so proud of my kids. They all have turned out so well. It doesn't mean they won't stumble or fall sometimes. But I don't think any of my 9 kids will ever fall prey to as one of them put it "big stupid shit".
At 43 the chances of my having a child of my own grow slimmer daily. However, I do not feel cheated or as if I missed out on the experience entirely. I have 9 children that are...even the youngest is really no longer a child....that are my heart. They have brightened my life in ways small and large. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of one or all of them that a smile doesn't pass my lips. I consider myself their aunt and friend and I hope they know how much I love them. How honored I am that they play the LU2PMBU game with me. So no I have never felt cheated because I made a point to be with these kids to consider them all my own and when I am 78 and need to be smacked to my senses....I am sure they will all stand in line to do the smacking...probably arguing who gets to go first.
So thank you my babies....my children....my teens....my twenties....you have enriched my life more then you will ever know. And you all make my heart sing and I thank you and your parents for that.
take care...be safe...lu2pmbu
I have a second family too...that is my family of friends...this includes but is not limited to Mychelle and her family, Jean and her family, Linda and her family, Joni and her family, Shelia B and her family, Alison and Sunny Bunny. This entry is about my second family. My first family is doing well. Mom is working on getting out here and that is GREAT!!! I cannot wait to spend time with her. I am looking forward to May for Mason's and Wes's graduations. But this entry today is about specifically Jean, Berl, Micheal and Katie in age order. They are all my friends.
I got a WONDERFUL call today and that is Michael is getting married. I am sure she is a wonderful girl cause Michael is a WONDERFUL young man. Jean and Berl approve so all is well. The nice thing is Michael called me himself. I couldn't take his call as I was in a meeting and when he didn't leave a message I did get nervous that something was wrong. I never guessed that he would be getting married. And the nice thing is he called me to tell me himself. I am so proud of what a wonderful man Michael has become. I cannot wait to meet his girlfriend, oops I mean fiancee. YAY!!!
And Katie is going to Italy for the summer. The Lyon's club is sponsoring a trip for her for 5 weeks. How FABULOUS is that!!!...YAY!!!! And for her 21st birthday this year she wants to have a drink at the Lyon's Club. And She would like me to be there. I am so honored by that...by my kids, now adults...want to celebrate with me. So I couldn't deny that honor. The honor of her wish. So yes I will be having a drink at the Lyon's club with Miss Ma'am on her 21st.
I am so honored that these amazing Young people want me to be a part of their life. That in Katie's 2nd grade time capsule I got a mention. For her graduation from high school when we read it...I was there. I am so proud of my kids. They all have turned out so well. It doesn't mean they won't stumble or fall sometimes. But I don't think any of my 9 kids will ever fall prey to as one of them put it "big stupid shit".
At 43 the chances of my having a child of my own grow slimmer daily. However, I do not feel cheated or as if I missed out on the experience entirely. I have 9 children that are...even the youngest is really no longer a child....that are my heart. They have brightened my life in ways small and large. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of one or all of them that a smile doesn't pass my lips. I consider myself their aunt and friend and I hope they know how much I love them. How honored I am that they play the LU2PMBU game with me. So no I have never felt cheated because I made a point to be with these kids to consider them all my own and when I am 78 and need to be smacked to my senses....I am sure they will all stand in line to do the smacking...probably arguing who gets to go first.
So thank you my babies....my children....my teens....my twenties....you have enriched my life more then you will ever know. And you all make my heart sing and I thank you and your parents for that.
take care...be safe...lu2pmbu
Friday, January 5, 2007
1/5/2007--How I am doing in the New Year
Well I am way late on posting my new years stuff and now I am going to skip the emotional roller coaster that has been my life in the last week or so and be greatful that things have changed. Mom is doing great and looking forward to moving out here. That is a great! Statshola is trying to be a helping cat and laying on the me and keyboard as I type. I love my animals...never thought I would be an animal person but I am ;-).
Well I met with my PA again this week. We added some migraine medication and some pain meds. I restarted my mino and have been working on the Benicar blockade which is every 8 hours. I have definitely had some herxing. Migraine meds have been very helpful. Some random pain, joint pain, a bit of heart fluttering, sun sensitivity, fatigue, blah blah blah...but the worst has been my stomach. It has been so painful i have taken some pain meds and was able to eat this evening but had to force myself to eat earlier today. I am thinking the ulcer bacteria I had years ago where probably still there and they are dieing too. That is the only explanation. But it is working. I haven't felt good like I did before yet but that takes time. I think.
I have been exhausted. Sleeping, sleeping, sleeping. It is a bit depressing to feel like crap so much but since I saw the rewards before I will continue. Staying away from wheat has made it better this time. I got new NOIR glasses that helps alot and keeping the benicar blockade in place makes a big difference too. Not keeping it in place makes me feel worse. I can take my supplements but maybe just 1/2 as much as I was doing before. And keeping my allergies under control makes a big dif too.
Well enough of my whinning time for rest.
take care...be safe...lu2pmbu
Well I met with my PA again this week. We added some migraine medication and some pain meds. I restarted my mino and have been working on the Benicar blockade which is every 8 hours. I have definitely had some herxing. Migraine meds have been very helpful. Some random pain, joint pain, a bit of heart fluttering, sun sensitivity, fatigue, blah blah blah...but the worst has been my stomach. It has been so painful i have taken some pain meds and was able to eat this evening but had to force myself to eat earlier today. I am thinking the ulcer bacteria I had years ago where probably still there and they are dieing too. That is the only explanation. But it is working. I haven't felt good like I did before yet but that takes time. I think.
I have been exhausted. Sleeping, sleeping, sleeping. It is a bit depressing to feel like crap so much but since I saw the rewards before I will continue. Staying away from wheat has made it better this time. I got new NOIR glasses that helps alot and keeping the benicar blockade in place makes a big difference too. Not keeping it in place makes me feel worse. I can take my supplements but maybe just 1/2 as much as I was doing before. And keeping my allergies under control makes a big dif too.
Well enough of my whinning time for rest.
take care...be safe...lu2pmbu
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