The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"

Sunday grats... Posted by Joan on 8/31/2025, 2:37 am

update on Murr. Posted by Beverly on 8/31/2025, 4:26 pm, in reply to "Sunday grats..." great weather we managed to get Princess Molly her flea stuff. I've been trying to convince murray that it's OK to to accept help from Meg and Mike. He says he can do that he can do things that he can't do. I know it's hard to admit when you need help when you are the one always helping others. Then I become the nag. I have been sick with Crohn's yesterday and and all today. I slept for 14 hours,, grateful. I am feeling weak. Trying t0 drink water, etc. today. ,,, gotta catch up. you wonderful ladies.

You guys are going through a rough patch. Posted by Paula on 9/1/2025, 11:11 am, in reply to "update on Murr." I am sure he is having a difficult time accepting life on life's terms. Please take care of yourself, too! Love you!

Hugs Posted by Cindyh on 9/1/2025, 2:16 am, in reply to "update on Murr." I sure hope you’re feeling better. I can’t imagine how hard that is.

Beverly… Posted by Cindy on 8/31/2025, 11:31 pm, in reply to "update on Murr." I so understand! Ken is the same way. He just doesn’t want to accept that he can’t do what he used to do! He said the other day that he would help the guys bring in the peninsula! There is no way he could do that and when I pointed out that it might be a bit much for him to do, he got upset with me!! So I totally get the struggle you are going through! I hope you take it easy and get to feeling better! Love you my sweet friend!

It must be so hard... Posted by Joan on 8/31/2025, 8:10 pm, in reply to "update on Murr." for Murray to accept help. I think it might be hard for most men. I don't know, just a suspicion. I'm sorry to read your Crohn's is acting up. Take it easy, Beverly.

Mine Posted by Cindyh on 8/31/2025, 2:51 pm, in reply to "Sunday grats..." Beautiful weather Shoulder injection and hoping it will help So happy to be home Family time Good mass today on humility

Hope it helps. Posted by Paula on 9/1/2025, 11:12 am, in reply to "Mine" How's your back?

I hope… Posted by Cindy on 8/31/2025, 11:33 pm, in reply to "Mine" The injection helps you too! Did you see my response to you down below about my compression socks I ordered online? I love them!

Cindy Posted by Cindyh on 9/1/2025, 2:49 am, in reply to "I hope…" Do you wear them every day as a normal sock replacement? So you ended up with a 2x? Is there much compression? Do they help much with swelling? Thanks so much for telling me. It’s a fight to get my other up so I only put them on when I HAVE to. These are a big expense though

They aren’t cheap…. Posted by Cindy on 9/1/2025, 4:05 pm, in reply to "Cindy" That’s for sure. I think I paid $55 for 4 pairs, but that turned into 8 pairs as they sent me 4 more pairs in a larger size for free. I wear them all day and take them off for bed. I think my ankles aren’t swelling as much which is good. As far as the compression, they are snug-but not tight. They are comfortable and I enjoy wearing them and they aren’t hot at all. You would think knee socks would be in the summer but they aren’t. Are the ones you are wearing open toed? If so have you tried putting a plastic grocery sack on your leg first? It helped so much get Ken’s hospital compression socks on. I got pretty good at putting them on him.

No!! Posted by Cindyh on 9/1/2025, 2:15 am, in reply to "I hope…" I’ll go look

Me, too! Posted by Joan on 8/31/2025, 8:05 pm, in reply to "Mine" Our Mass, as well, was about humility! You epitomize this message, Cindyh!

Aww Posted by Cindyh on 9/1/2025, 2:13 am, in reply to "Me, too!" Thank you Joan. How sweet

Cinq Choses Pour Moi Posted by Krista on 8/31/2025, 10:56 am, in reply to "Sunday grats..." 1) long weekend so I'm off tomorrow 2) Sep 1 sounds like a perfect time to start with the 2L of water and daily exercise. Mandatory the Monday after but should/will start now 3) vivid dreams. My dreams are usually quite action packed with many friends from years ago popping up in adventurous situations 4) Ray is on the final episode of The Sopranos. We needed a filler and this is at least his 3rd if not 4rth time watching it 5) surgery in 23 days!

....and, counting! nt Posted by Paula on 9/1/2025, 11:13 am, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" S

Question on the water…. Posted by Cindy on 8/31/2025, 11:37 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" Do they let you count your coffee as part of the 2L of water each day? You’ve got this! So excited for you.

But can count these... Posted by Krista on 9/1/2025, 11:43 am, in reply to "Question on the water…." Edited by board administrator 9/1/2025, 11:44 am Keep a record of your fluid intake. Daily target fluid intake 8 cups fluids (all fluids i.e. water, juice, broth, Gatorade zero).

Can only drink DECAF Posted by Krista on 9/1/2025, 12:08 am, in reply to "Question on the water…." And no, we're supposed to drink 2L water daily

Excited! Posted by Joan on 8/31/2025, 7:59 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" I am so excited for you to have your surgery because once again, and I know I've already told you this, I keep reading research from different sources about how successful the surgery is both in the short term, and the long term. Results like that are worth tracking, so truly, I can't wait! 23 days!!!

Time is going fast! Posted by Cindyh on 8/31/2025, 2:48 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" Can’t wait for you to be “on the losers bench!”

Mine Posted by Paula on 8/31/2025, 8:15 am, in reply to "Sunday grats..." Can finally use the bidet. The bottom of the wound was up to my crack and there was concern that the water would splash up.on the dressing. TG, lost enough weight so I could wipe myself without too much twisting and bending. TMI I've been struggling with trying to do more than one thing a day ie if I went for a walk, I'd feel.like I couldn’t do anything else that day. If I snuck off to the grocers, I didn't have energy enough to actually cook the food I bought to prepare. I have so little strength and stamina. I've done so little for the past six months. Anyhow, yesterday, I took a walk, set the sprinkler up in two different places(no rain in so long that even my well-established plants were dropping) and cooked dinner. Doing nothing has moved from a necessity to a habit it's time to change. Plants looked very happy this morning after their shower and temp at 58°. Made a Skinnytaste flounder recipe yesterday. Skillet Lasagna moved to today. Cool temps

Doing nothing has moved from a necessity to a habit it's time to change.e: Mine Posted by Delta on 9/2/2025, 3:14 pm, in reply to "Mine" Good catch and I am so impressed that you took the bull by the horns and decided to change that!

Great job Paula…. Posted by Cindy on 8/31/2025, 11:39 pm, in reply to "Mine" You are accomplishing a lot! Love reading about how well you are doing. You are getting stronger every day!!

Good for you! Posted by Joan on 8/31/2025, 7:46 pm, in reply to "Mine" You took a walk, set up the sprinkler, and cooked dinner! That's a day's work, as far as I'm concerned. Don't forget... you're also seeing clients again. You're doing great! You are great!

That a big accomplishment Posted by Cindyh on 8/31/2025, 2:50 pm, in reply to "Mine" Re weight loss and what it has allowed you to do!! I have never tried flounder but I want to!! It’s so odd how it’s cool everywhere!

Five for me... Posted by Joan on 8/31/2025, 2:42 am, in reply to "Sunday grats..." 1. Sunday - We are gifted with awe and wonder. We need only to recognize and use the gift. 2. I have taught 3 Religion classes already. It seems like just yesterday I was preparing for the first class. 3. It's my choice for Treat Day, and I'm choosing a brunch restaurant where I can get excellent mouth-watering Creme Brulee French Toast. 4. Yesterday, we watched "Thunderbolts, the New Avengers." It wasn't my cup of tea, but my husband loved it. 5. FSF family and friends! I pray for all of you, your families, your friends in my daily prayers... and thank you for praying for me! Maintenance is a forever endeavor!

I think… Posted by Cindy on 8/31/2025, 11:41 pm, in reply to "Five for me..." That French toast sounds so decadent!! Yum!!

Creme Brulee French Toast! Ma Oui!! Posted by Paula on 8/31/2025, 8:19 am, in reply to "Five for me..." Are you kidding? Sounds delicious.

LOL! Posted by Joan on 8/31/2025, 7:34 pm, in reply to "Creme Brulee French Toast! Ma Oui!!" Not kidding! You're so funny, Paula!

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