Guest guest Posted October 23, 2002 Report Share Posted October 23, 2002 Hi, Donna, Now, don't get the wrong idea, here. I do a little sewing when I can sit for a while at the machine, and I do a little canning when I have to in order to save the fruits of summer, but do not work that hard every day. I'd be dead by now if I tried to do that. Some days, weeks, months, I do almost nothing but a load of laundry here and there, and supervise the boys with the housework. So, don't start getting upset about not doing this stuff yourself. I remember my mother saying she wasn't at all creative and didn't know where we kids got it. I remember, though, that she could decorate a house with no money, cook almost anything my father brought home and make it a feast, and make old clothes into new ones you would never recognize as used. Now, THAT's what I call creative. With seven kids, I bet you have a lot of that creativity in your bones, too. Don't sell yourself short. I don't know how I do what I do, either. People are always asking me, " How do you do that? How do you get all these ideas? " I haven't the foggiest. I seem to " see " them in my mind, and then " make " them with my hands. However, my hands don't cooperate like they used to, so it gets more difficult and I get slower every day. Used to be, I could make an outfit in a day, paint a picture, do my eight hours at the office and still come home and cook for the kids and do the nightly routines. Those days are long gone. Even though I am at home most of the time, I spend a lot of time resting, and in between rests, I put a load of laundry in the washer, do up the dishes from the day before (never thought I'd leave a dirty dish in the sink, in my whole life), rest some more, then cook dinner in spurts, then rest some more, then fold the laundry, maybe...and so on. Very boring. Very frustrating for someone who was an over-achiever. LOL I wanted to adopt twelve kids, but had to stop at four because I could no longer pass the physical requirements to adopt any more. I envy you your large family. So, you see, everyone wants something that someone else has. Aren't we funny? Love, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Donna, I run these mysterious fevers often. Unless there is a specific list of symptoms that go with a UTI, or flu, or a cold, it's usually just one of my " regulars " . Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lyme Disease, or Fibromyalgia. I used to be able to sort of tell which one was flaring, but any more one will trigger the others, so it's hard to separate them. Like I've said before, on a REALLY good day, I'm tap dancing on stage and the diseases are all in the wings. On a fair day, one or two of them are on stage with me, and the pace is slower. But, on a REALLY BAD day, I'm on a gurney in the green room, and ALL the diseases are putting on a show. I HATE really bad days. LOL I'll be seeing the rheumy on Monday, next, so will be going to the lab this week anyway. I'll check the box for urine culture, too, just in case. I hope she won't mind, but it's hard to get her to return non-emergency calls. She is one of only three rheumatologists in the area, inspite of this being a mecca for retirees. Welp, gotta go. Randy is home from school, and has to be escorted to the bathroom to spritz the pits and change his shirt so I can stand to be around him and help him with his homework. LOL He wants to start shaving, but doesn't think he needs to spritz if he's showered, in the same day. YUCK! More later. Love, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Donna, Same here about the fevers I have them of and on all the time. Carlasue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Donna, Same here about the fevers I have them of and on all the time. Carlasue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Donna, Same here about the fevers I have them of and on all the time. Carlasue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Carlasue, Don't you hate them? They just slowly wear you down until you feel like a little nub some days. The worst part is, the docs can't seem to find anything to pin them on so that you can medicate them and fight back. THAT'S the part that really gets to me. There is so much I could be doing, especially with two boys still at home, but I have to bite the bullet and just let those dust bunnies under the furniture do their own thing, whether I like it or not. LOL Take care, love, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Carlasue, Don't you hate them? They just slowly wear you down until you feel like a little nub some days. The worst part is, the docs can't seem to find anything to pin them on so that you can medicate them and fight back. THAT'S the part that really gets to me. There is so much I could be doing, especially with two boys still at home, but I have to bite the bullet and just let those dust bunnies under the furniture do their own thing, whether I like it or not. LOL Take care, love, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Hi MM, YEP, And the worst thing is trying to explain them to others, they just look at you like "have you lost your mind" or "you are becoming a hypochondriac" Sometimes I feel like yelling at them see if you can be in my body for one week and not go absoulutely nuts!!! I'd like to see what they have to say after a week with lupus huh? Not for this to be sounding so mean spirited, I have two great guy's at home that listen and sympathize with me at all times and never get tired of me., I love them both so much. You take care and hope you have a pretty good week! Take care Carlasue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Hi MM, YEP, And the worst thing is trying to explain them to others, they just look at you like "have you lost your mind" or "you are becoming a hypochondriac" Sometimes I feel like yelling at them see if you can be in my body for one week and not go absoulutely nuts!!! I'd like to see what they have to say after a week with lupus huh? Not for this to be sounding so mean spirited, I have two great guy's at home that listen and sympathize with me at all times and never get tired of me., I love them both so much. You take care and hope you have a pretty good week! Take care Carlasue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Hi, Donna, Yeah, we are doing ok. I forced myself to stay awake all day today in hopes that I would be forced to sleep tonight, and here I am, not sleeping, again. Sigh... Oh well, it was worth a shot. LOL Hugs, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Mike~ It sounds reasonable to be light-headed if youre dehydrated. I will keep that in mind when I get light-headed; I will have to check and see how much water I have had that day. Thanks for the info, have a pain-free day! Love, **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Mike~ It sounds reasonable to be light-headed if youre dehydrated. I will keep that in mind when I get light-headed; I will have to check and see how much water I have had that day. Thanks for the info, have a pain-free day! Love, **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Hi, Brat, I think you're right about that. Don't you just hate men who won't get help when they need it? They would rather make everybody suffer than admit they have a problem. Sheesh. MEN. So, none of that bad word stuff, yet, huh? Good for you. Like I say, we only see it on the hills around here in the coldest weather, and it's pretty but no shoveling required. My kind of weather. LOL How are you doing, today? Hugs, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Hi, Brat, I think you're right about that. Don't you just hate men who won't get help when they need it? They would rather make everybody suffer than admit they have a problem. Sheesh. MEN. So, none of that bad word stuff, yet, huh? Good for you. Like I say, we only see it on the hills around here in the coldest weather, and it's pretty but no shoveling required. My kind of weather. LOL How are you doing, today? Hugs, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Hi, Brat, I think you're right about that. Don't you just hate men who won't get help when they need it? They would rather make everybody suffer than admit they have a problem. Sheesh. MEN. So, none of that bad word stuff, yet, huh? Good for you. Like I say, we only see it on the hills around here in the coldest weather, and it's pretty but no shoveling required. My kind of weather. LOL How are you doing, today? Hugs, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Hey, Brat, Yup. I don't know what they give you to make you relax, but it sure takes away any inhibitions you might have about performing in front of an audience. My Dad said he laughed so hard at my antics, he almost pee'd his pants on the way to the OR. I wish they had recorded it, I could be making a fortune at stand up. LOL Love, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 LMAO!!!!!!!!! OK! now THAT made me LOL!!! HAHAHAHA..... Maybe that is why I cannot talk to him, both heads are in the same sack! Love , Normi :-D Mike>You would have to pull 's head out of his ass before you could stick>your foot into it!>>>>>http://community.webtv.net/sandra504/Serenity>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 LMAO!!!!!!!!! OK! now THAT made me LOL!!! HAHAHAHA..... Maybe that is why I cannot talk to him, both heads are in the same sack! Love , Normi :-D Mike>You would have to pull 's head out of his ass before you could stick>your foot into it!>>>>>http://community.webtv.net/sandra504/Serenity>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 LMAO!!!!!!!!! OK! now THAT made me LOL!!! HAHAHAHA..... Maybe that is why I cannot talk to him, both heads are in the same sack! Love , Normi :-D Mike>You would have to pull 's head out of his ass before you could stick>your foot into it!>>>>>http://community.webtv.net/sandra504/Serenity>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2002 Report Share Posted October 31, 2002 Hi, Brat, Let me know how she is doing, ok? Praying hard over here. Love, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Donna, I will offer up a prayer for your stepsister? was it? Anyway, whomever, a prayer is the least one can do. I just hope she is able to overcome it, and get well. Much too young to be having such a rare problem. My hip is giving me fits tonight because I ran all the errands today while my energy level was fairly good. All those cement floors in the grocery and hardware stores. I wish they would put down that foam padding on those floors for the customers, too. Sure would make life easier for me, anyway. LOL Have a good Sunday, and I will write again, later on. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2002 Report Share Posted November 8, 2002 Donna, Not even that pirate could get me back to that hellhole. I hate amusement parks, but I have to say Disneyland takes the cake. It's a long, sad, sometimes funny (now) story, but suffice it to say that taking my then 7 and 3 year old sons was not a good idea. The least irritating part of the whole two days we spent in the park itself was the joy my youngest got out of the self-flushing toilets. LOL I am feeling tired, but ok tonight. A friend, an English professor, is so overwhelmed with papers to read (she teaches at both the high school and the local college) that she hired me to read and correct some of them. It means some extra cash for the holidays, but it also means I'm wearing myself out trying to do a good job for her. Luckily, I'm down to the last three from this batch, and I think she won't have any more until the Christmas break. She said she'd pay me for these two batches, now, and more later when I do the finished ones of which these are the rough drafts. I have to say, the high school papers are more fun and much more imaginative than the college level ones. Mostly, I am trying to gain strength, catch up on housework, and get ready for our annual trip to southern, central CA for Thanksgiving week. My youngest son's former foster family has us for a week at that time every year, and then they come and see us in the summer for a week. She hates to cook, so I take over her kitchen and she takes over my kids. I consider that a fair trade. LOL I finished the baby's crazy quilt for the new wee one next door. They had a little girl, and it took them almost all week to come up with a name they could agree on. LOL She is a cutie pie. Like the quilt I made for their first, they have hung this one on the wall so it won't get soiled. I keep telling them both quilts are washable, but they won't take the chance. Kind of flattering, I guess. Anyway, the boys are in bed, I'm tired enough, I'm hoping I'll sleep for a few hours tonight. I have to cut the kids' hair in the morning, then they get to do their chores before they can scatter for the rest of the day. Can't you just hear the moaning and groaning from your house? More later...and how are you doing, Missy? I'm so glad your head is better. Lvoe, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2002 Report Share Posted November 8, 2002 Donna, Why? Being good only gets you to Heaven eventually...right now you need a little bit of the ol' Nick to see you through. LOL Love, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2002 Report Share Posted November 8, 2002 Donna, will be glad to know, I am now done fumigating the air.:-) Opened the windows, aired it out. lol..Love, Normi Mike Hi Mike, And how are you this evening? Hopefully, you weren't blown away by Normibear today. She was aiming her little fanny in all directions earlier today and I think we all got a whif!!! LOL Seriously, she said something about bad weather on the west coast, is it close to you? I haven't watched the news or weather in days!!!! Did you see that little...uh...uh...well maybe not so little....but did you see the picture of the Disney pirate that sent to us all??? I am now in the process of forming a group to go to Disneyland to check these pirates out!!! Are you in? LOL Have a good night. Love, Donna"The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2002 Report Share Posted November 8, 2002 MM, did you mean " old nick " Or " new dick " ? LOL..... Ok, you guys need to stop being so graphic and bad now. Shame on you ! Love, Normi Re: Mike >Donna, Why? Being good only gets you to Heaven eventually...right now you >need a >little bit of the ol' Nick to see you through. LOL Love, MM > > " The LUPIES Store " Come check out our store... >http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies > > " The LUPIES Web Page " >http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html > > " The LUPIES online photo albums! " >Check out what your fellow Lupies look like... >http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=lupies > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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