Chit Chat

[fieldlily]

Sympathy for the tooth problem. The dentists are really high. Last year one told me $2000 to crown a tooth and the other did it for $700. So far it is good.

My prayers this morning. birdie...

 

[Theresasjourney]

Thanks so much, all of you. I feel loved here and I love you all as well. My gum is ouching. probably from all that x-ray pokes today. 'Tis what I thought...I need a root canal or extraction. The dentist gave me pennicillian and a painkiller. i think asprin helps more. My insurance won't cover sedation there, so tomorrow Don has to call the hospital clinic and get me in.

We are having July weather here. Friday is supposed to be fall-like. I'm ready.

praying for you today and for your discomfort..
and that you can get into the clinic soon....
take care......k

 

[frogalone]

Well, the pain has eased up much; maybe the pennicillan kicked in. Due to the extent of our disabilitiies, I get Medicaid--D gets Medicare. Medicaid rules says an oral surgern has to do it, if sedation is needed. Still have to find one. It's a moler; guess I'll have it extracted and be done with it.
I ate solid foods for dinner, so it's a big improvement. I even thought about doing a little house work...just thought, mind you. LOL

Sometimes cerebral palsy reeks. (ok, now back behind my "brave face")

 

[mommysue]

Sometimes cerebral palsy reeks. (ok, now back behind my "brave face")

I don't want to appear nosey, but do you have cerebral palsy?

 

[frogalone]

hi, mommysue, yes I have it. The follow Eagles are pretty patient about letting me rant now'n'then. We're all aging; cp really doesn't progress, but can throw a few curves as I age. The is no manual. I'm learning as I go along.
My current grip is that I have an abcessed tooth and because of my involuntary movement, finding someone to sedate me and pull it is no small task. I'm appauled. The clinic I was referred to won't even put my name on the rosster until 10/25. The place I normally go has no oral surgeons, so insurance won't cover twilight.
The pain, I've learned to magage some by combining tylenol with asprin or ibeprofen, sometimes slipping a Vicoden in. I'm also on 500mg Pennicilian 4x daily.
It hasn't been bad since mid-morning, but for 3-4 days, the pain was all-consuming.

 

[mommysue]

hi, mommysue, yes I have it.

Wow! You have a lot to deal with. How is your tooth by the way? Years ago I was a dental assistant. I enjoyed it very much. Are you limited by what you can and can't do with cp? Do you have children? I really admire you. Seems like it's harder for me to get around with my aging body but, bless your heart, it must really be hard for you! Thanks for sharing. I'm not trying to be too nosey, I really do care. Bless you!!!!

 

[frogalone]

I have two sons, 17 and nearly 15. My husband and I have been married 20 years; the past five he's been chronically ill and endures much pain. It's way rough right now. Currently, we're trying to get him in a nursing home; hopefullly just to refresh his coping skills and strengthen his legs, etc. That's being optimistic, but we'll see.
He's bi-polar and I believe has other nuerological issues as well. Teen boys are difficult enough to guide into manhood with the other stuff going.

I'm certainly more limited than I was thirty or even ten years ago...tendonitis, more jerkiness, etc., but the Lord's blessed me with His grace thru' the years. I'm just kinda tired emotionally, plus the hormonal ups and downs of being 50something. Knowing when to push my boys and when to just back off and love them....it's all difficult to sort out.

You're a pastor's wife? God bless you, dear lady. I'm available for a hug anytime.

 

[frogalone]

oh, my pain is not bad anymore; I see a dentist tomorrow afternoon, praise God

 

[mommysue]

I have two sons, 17 and nearly 15. My husband and I have been married 20 years; the past five he's been chronically ill and endures much pain. It's way rough right now. Currently, we're trying to get him in a nursing home; hopefullly just to refresh his coping skills and strengthen his legs, etc. That's being optimistic, but we'll see.
He's bi-polar and I believe has other nuerological issues as well. Teen boys are difficult enough to guide into manhood with the other stuff going.

I'm certainly more limited than I was thirty or even ten years ago...tendonitis, more jerkiness, etc., but the Lord's blessed me with His grace thru' the years. I'm just kinda tired emotionally, plus the hormonal ups and downs of being 50something. Knowing when to push my boys and when to just back off and love them....it's all difficult to sort out.

You're a pastor's wife? God bless you, dear lady. I'm available for a hug anytime.

Wow! You really have your hands full! Before I say anything else, here is your hug.....
I have been praying for your dental appointment today, sure hope they were able to help you! I'm so sorry to hear about your husband and all his problems. Will he ever recover from what he has or is it something he will always deal with? Maybe in a skilled nursing facility he can get some physical therapy. Is it possible that he could get the help at home? Are you his care provider?
We raised two kids, a boy & a girl through the teenaged years. You deserve a gold medal for sure. I think only the Lord can give you that wisdom of when to push and when to let up and love them. How are they coping with all the situations? I'm sure the Lord is developing character in them.

Being in my 50's has been hard to deal with. My 40's didn't bother me so much, but 50's!!!!!! Yikes! I feel it everyday. I am also a grandmother to two precious little ones. They are both close to 2. I watch my granddaughter 3 days a week, every week and watch my grandson 2 days a week every other week. He lives 3 hours away so I spend a few days with them when I go. I said all that to say that watching little ones in my 50's is VERY different than when I was in my 20's-30's.
Yes, I'm a pastor's wife. My husband is bi-vocational. We live in the mountains where the church is a it has been a major adjustment for me. We have been here 5 1/2 years, so I am getting more used to it! ha! We are very isolated! No shopping, I have to drive 1 hour to get to a store!!!!

Please let me know how I can pray for you! Sure want to hear about your dental appt.
MommySue (Cindy)

 

[njsisterinChrist]

oh, my pain is not bad anymore; I see a dentist tomorrow afternoon, praise God

scootermom I've been wondering how your tooth pain was doing. I hope all goes well today for you.I didn't realize that you had cp. I can imagine how hard it can be some days for you. You will continue to be in my prayers as will your hubby.

I've been away for a few days. I have a degenrative bone disease and the change in weather can throw me off. I try not to take pain meds because I have the 3 kids and you never know when you will get called to the school to pick them up. I live in advil or motrin when it gets really bad.
I also go some sad news from my daughter last week. The 4th was suppose to be a happy day for her and her hubby, it was her 2nd wedding anniversary, but instead he told her that he wants a divorce. They have had problems on and off since they were first married( I thought it was that whole getting to know one another thing)but I was wrong. He told her that he has come to the conclusion that she is not good enough to be the mother of his children. She tells me that she is ok, but I being the mom can hear the thruth in her voice. She is heart broken and shell shocked. I am trying so hard not to be the budinsky that I can be and give her space, but I want to call him and scream!!!!! Pray for me that I keep my anger to myself. It's that mama tiger that all of us moms have you know hurt my child and you will deal with me!! Right now I have to just give it all over to God and let Him work it out. Please pray for her. She is a christian, but she is away from the Lord right. I am hoping that she will come back to Him on bended knees and give it all over to Him too.
I'm sorry to ramble, I just needed to get it out and tell someone.
I hope that you are all having a good day.
God Bless

 

[mommysue]

I've been away for a few days. I have a degenrative bone disease and the change in weather can throw me off.
I also go some sad news from my daughter last week. He told her that he has come to the conclusion that she is not good enough to be the mother of his children.
Pray for me that I keep my anger to myself. It's that mama tiger that all of us moms have you know hurt my child and you will deal with me!! Right now I have to just give it all over to God and let Him work it out. Please pray for her. She is a christian, but she is away from the Lord right. I am hoping that she will come back to Him on bended knees and give it all over to Him too.
I'm sorry to ramble, I just needed to get it out and tell someone.

Thanks for sharing Sister! I'm sure that all of us mothers can understand the anger you feel with one of your cubs being attacked by the one who promised to always love her and take care of her. Perhaps the Lord will use this to bring her closer to Him. Those words sting that he used. I will be praying for you, that you will be able to give it to Him and watch Him work. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry also that you have a degenerative bone disease. Is there any way it can be treated other than pain meds?
Thanks again for sharing!!!!!

 

[miggles]

I'm so sorry about your bone disease, NJ. I will pray.

I'm also sorry about that comment your daughter's husband made. He is obviously threatened by her in some way or he wouldn't have said it. Possibly jealousy is at play here. I will pray for your daughter too. Her husband is not good enough for her or the kids.

 

[njsisterinChrist]

Thanks for sharing Sister! I'm sure that all of us mothers can understand the anger you feel with one of your cubs being attacked by the one who promised to always love her and take care of her. Perhaps the Lord will use this to bring her closer to Him. Those words sting that he used. I will be praying for you, that you will be able to give it to Him and watch Him work. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry also that you have a degenerative bone disease. Is there any way it can be treated other than pain meds?
Thanks again for sharing!!!!!

I use to see a chiropractor for my back, but our insurance now only covers about 10 visits a year. My right knee is the worst. I had surgery on it about 15 years ago and it hasn't been the same since. I am afraid that I will need a repalcement in a year. I am on mega doses of calcium supplements, but that doesn't seem to find its way into the bones to strengthen them.
Thank you for the prayers for my daughter. I am just glad that they haven't had any children yet. They were only in the talking stages. First he wanted them and then he didn't and now it's she's not good enough to bear his children. To say tht he was unhappy would have been enough of a shock to her, but to hear those words from someone you love. What bothers me the most is that she is a great step mom to his daughter from a previous relationship. On the weekends when she is with them, my daughter helps with homework, takes her shopping or they come here so that she can play with my 2 younger girls. It's just a very sad situation all around.
Talk with you later today.
Thank you again for the prayers.
God Bless
Lynn

 

[njsisterinChrist]

I'm so sorry about your bone disease, NJ. I will pray.

I'm also sorry about that comment your daughter's husband made. He is obviously threatened by her in some way or he wouldn't have said it. Possibly jealousy is at play here. I will pray for your daughter too. Her husband is not good enough for her or the kids.

Thank you for the prayers. I am just thankful that they haven't had children of their own yet. They were just in the talking stage. I guess they started talking when the learned that my son and his wife are expecting #2 in May or June. I know that more has been said than that, but she won't tell me what. I can hear it in her voice. I will wait and not press her. Just letting her know that I am here for her. She knows that the door is always open for her to come home too is she needs too.
I will talk to you later.
Have a good day.
God Bless
Lynn

 

[keeptrying]

NJsister, I missed the post about what happened but I do pray things work out. God works in mysterious ways we don't always see it. I pray that the situation is resolved and God is glorified.

I slept this morning until 8. Now this may sound normal to you all but my cats never let me sleep until 8; they are ready to eat about 6:30. My husband, bless his heart, fed them before he left for work so I could sleep in. This morning I am rested and looking forward to a wonderful new day. Praise God.
I wish for all of you this morning that this day brings joy and satisfaction. That you see the good in the world and the blessings surrounding you. I can hear the birds singing outside and the air is crisp and clean. Autumn is here---yeah.
Speaking of Autumn isn't it great! No more air conditioning just the right temp outside and sometimes even a bit chilly. I am giddy just thinking about the weather---it's been a long hot summer.

 

[DIANAC]

Hello, everyone!
Somehow I was under the impression that "Golden Eagles" is for much older people like over 65. I was pleasantly surprised that this is for my age group.
This is a very good thread, just to chit-chat. I do very little of that. I just had an intense conversation on Calvinism, which is very hard and draining. Tuesday night at our house after the Bible study we also had conversation on Calvinism. It was friendly and amicable, but intense. So, it is nice to relax and chit-chat.
Today is a rainy day. So, it is good to stay in my office at lunch time. This afternoon, I do not have any meetings, so just can do my work and listen to Christian Station. Tonight, I have to figure out what to make for dinner. That is my big question everyday at 4:30P. And I thank God for his provisions! And I have to decide which cake to buy for a wedding on saturday. Someone from church is getting married. And since they both are out of work, some people are doing a reception dinner. I am providing a cake. So, choice is a sheet cake. But that my be a "cheap" solution. I could get cakes from a russian bakery (excellent cakes), but they are "standard" cakes, not wedding cakes. So, I have to decide. I am sure my husband has a good idea. He always does.
And God is good, everyday.
Take care, everyone,
Diana

 

[miggles]

Sounds like you have a very fun and full life!

 

[keeptrying]

Hi Dianac, I'm glad you stopped in to chat. It is nice just to chat about the day and what is going on. Keep

 

[MotherOfPromise]

Hello everyone! Just have a moment to say hello to you all and pass on this little ditty that someone sent me. Mis you all but the computer is still sick and time consuming to use. Mostly I am enjoying the new job. I think one girl is jealous because I got a better shift than her but she is only part time and I'm full time. Oh well, there's always something.

Take care everyone and God bless!

Prom

You Know You Are In 2005 When


1. You accidentally enter your password on the
microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in
years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your
family of 3.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next
to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends
and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell
phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in
the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at
the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which
you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of
your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn
around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before
getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. :
)

12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are
going to forward this message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this
list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there
wasn't a #9 on this list.

AND NOW U R LAUGHING at yourself.

Go on, forward this to your friends you know you want to!

"May those that love us, love us.
Those that don't love us, may God turn their hearts.
And if He doesn't turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles...
So we may know them by their limping."
--Old Irish blessing

 

[miggles]

Lol Prom! That's too much. Glad you like your job. Sorry about the girl who wants your shift. I always had the same problem. And I hope your computer is feeling better real soon.