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I got out and walked around the local mall today with my son for around 2 1/2 hours. First time in a very long time I have walked this much! By the end I was asking my 13 year old if he wanted to carry me to the car, LOL...but it was worth it to hang out with just him and I for a while :) We don't get to do that much these days.
 
I've been visiting with people from class this week (and a bit last week) on the short walk from the train to our lecture hall. Nice to walk and talk, or be waved over to sit on a bench, watch squirrels and maybe a rabbit or two, and talk about class things. Today was the last day, boo. They're a nice bunch of people.

Also, almost my entire street smells like clover!!!! I could just walk up and down all night, smelling the clover.
 
Back To School Night for the older kids today (6th and 8th graders). Walked all over both of their schools, finding classrooms, meeting new teachers, running into old friends. It was a lot of excitement. Too much for me, honestly, but I needed this to some extent. I enjoyed the weather and seeing old friends.
 
I walked around the yard today a little bit. Also a bit of school shopping again. The weather was lovely this afternoon, and it really helped me get some stressors out of my mind.
 
Shopping for me too. I hate shopping and had to do a lot of driving for it as well as we are having guests tomorrow and had to go several shops before I got what I wanted :( The tidying comes next but I tell myself that that is exercise too

Hope your not too stressed Jessi
 
I was already out and about but decided to walk over to Petco where they have animal adoptions on Saturdays. I love looking at the kittens. As I was holding a kitten I asked one of the women there how you become one of the foster parents for them until they find a home. She gave me all the details and it got me really interested so she took down my name and number and said I'd probably be getting a call to see if I can become a foster parent. Possibly for what she calls "hissy kitties" which means feral and I told her that I love hissy kitties. So on my info card it has my name, number and "loves hissy kitties." :p We'll see what happens but it'd be a good experience. They pay for everything (shots, spay/neuter, flea and worm treatment, vet bills, food, litter and anything that's out of your pocket) and all you have to do is help the kittens become more social with other people and cats. Its volunteer work but I can't think of a better way to volunteer. I love kitties. :D Hope my other kitties don't mind too much. :p If it doesn't work out that's cool but I wont know until I try. Was a nice walk.
 
Walked around a theatre festival (after catching a show) with a friend this evening. Street performers, food vendors, people people people!, performers in costume advertising their shows....we likey. My favourite was a guy dressed as a mariner -- cardboard boat to stand in, plushy whale at the side, and pipe in mouth.
 
CrabbyRelish said:
I was already out and about but decided to walk over to Petco where they have animal adoptions on Saturdays. I love looking at the kittens. As I was holding a kitten I asked one of the women there how you become one of the foster parents for them until they find a home. She gave me all the details and it got me really interested so she took down my name and number and said I'd probably be getting a call to see if I can become a foster parent. Possibly for what she calls "hissy kitties" which means feral and I told her that I love hissy kitties. So on my info card it has my name, number and "loves hissy kitties." :p We'll see what happens but it'd be a good experience. They pay for everything (shots, spay/neuter, flea and worm treatment, vet bills, food, litter and anything that's out of your pocket) and all you have to do is help the kittens become more social with other people and cats. Its volunteer work but I can't think of a better way to volunteer. I love kitties. :D Hope my other kitties don't mind too much. :p If it doesn't work out that's cool but I wont know until I try. Was a nice walk.
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That sounds really cool! Best of luck at let us know how you get on.
 
Did a whole bunch of indoor walking. I really prefer to be outdoors, but sometimes, I just can't muster it. I enjoyed the exercise and time spent with my family. With 5 kids getting along - no fighting whatsoever, today was a record-setting day! One to remember for sure!
 
Just back from a few days hols in County Wexford, it rained for most of the time but hey it's Ireland!!! Had a ball, walked on the beach, went to New Ross to see the famine ship, then onto county Waterford and walked around the town. Even got to go to the cinema to see the last Harry Potter, the first time I've been out without the kids in two years. so loads of walking and managing to stay in a car for over 3hrs at a time, record for me!!! Thanks to my mum for minding my girls while I went to cinema. Really enjoying the daily challenge Thanks to David for starting me off and all of you guys for for keeping me going.

Gwen xxx
 
Sounds great Gwen!
Had to have a lazy day today and think I have a cold trying to break through so needed to rest. Horrible day here for going out anyway.
 
Hey Goldfish, you poor love, can't believe the amount of people with colds right now, horrible ole weather. You're right stay in and rest. Seen forecast and it doesn't look good think it's going to be heading your way and is going to be that way for a few days. Are you getting excited for Sept?
 
I walked the long halls of the Salt Lake City VA Hospital during my husband's foot surgery. (He had half a toenail removed.) The thing I like about the VA, is that I get an opportunity to help old disabled veterans find a reason to smile. I love making people happy!
 
Today I walked in my yard a bit, as my family and I were doing a barbeque. It was just a little bit of exercise, but all I could handle today. I enjoyed the weather and the honey bees buzzing around the table and grill. (We don't see many honey bees around here these days, so it's good to see them around.)

I really hope everyone is well and alright.
 
Aww, Doug, you made me laugh. :)

Today I walked across campus, through an art gallery, across campus again, and to the blood testing centre.

Off-topic: What do you think about going for bloodwork and finding dried blood in your seating area, near where your arm is supposed to rest?
 
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Well Hubby back to work today so just me and the kids, going to do a test walk to my daughters' new preschool to see how long it's going to take me while pushing pram. Sending this message now because I will probably just be fit for the bed when I get home.

Jessi said:
Today I walked in my yard a bit, as my family and I were doing a barbeque. It was just a little bit of exercise, but all I could handle today. I enjoyed the weather and the honey bees buzzing around the table and grill. (We don't see many honey bees around here these days, so it's good to see them around.)
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Hey Jessi, Don't tell my hubby you're having BBQ's he has me tormented but we just don't have the weather here this year, Can I send him your direction????

Entchen said:
Off-topic: What do you think about going for bloodwork and finding dried blood in your seating area, near where your arm is supposed to rest? I plan to call the company tomorrow to let them know about this?
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Oh Entchen you poor love, there's nothing worse. I woke up in hospital bed after scope many years ago to find the hand rails smeared with blood, first thought IS THAT MINE???? then when I checked myself over and there where no wounds I felt like throwing up.
 
Not pleasant, eh? However, I spoke with a family member who is in the know and she says there's no need to call to let the company know (although my sister and I thought it was not great practice lol).
 
Honey bees and butterflies seem to be lacking in England and Ireland of late Jessi so perhaps that is happening everywhere.
 
Entchen that is terrible practice. I would probably have to point it out to them. I wouldn't be able to walk away.

Speaking of walking my hubby and I went to our local park and it was gorgeous. Rabbits running in the field and Dear also. There are short walk and long walks so you dont have to kill yourself. Hope you like the pics.

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Goldfish, how pretty!

And, thank you for the feedback! I really wasn't sure if this is something medical staff see as something that "just happens" or not, because the phlebotomist seemed so completely unconcerned. I made sure it was cleaned, yuck. Have been advised to call in a complaint if the dirty conditions continue, but to give them a break in case it's a one-off. :)
 
Glad you like them guys. A photo can often brighten up someones day, especially if one of us is having a tough day. The one of the dear is so cute I think. Its my way of bringing you all with me :)

Entchen, I think that is a good idea. It is possible that it was a one off and I suppose we should give the benefit of the doubt. Mind you anti bacterial pocket wipes may come in handy as blood is not something to take too flippantly. As a "new" first aider that would be a bit of a concern to me.
 
Just a walk around the town tonight. Nights getting longer slowly but surely I'm afraid. Nice to get out for a stroll with my other half though. Away from work, away from the computer and the mobile phone. Just the two of us chatting in the fresh air. NICE:emot-waycool:
 
Gwen pippy said:
Hey Jessi, Don't tell my hubby you're having BBQ's he has me tormented but we just don't have the weather here this year, Can I send him your direction????
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Sounds like a lot of fun, Gwen pippy! I would love to have you both for a barbeque! Name the date!

I walked around the local shopping mall today with my husband. I bought myself a new outfit with some birthday cash that I had leftover. :D Loads of fun!
 
I fell of the wagon for a few days there but just got back from a walk under the stars. I don't know why I let myself not walk, it's just so healing for me. I regain a little lost presence each time I go.
 
Jessi said:
Sounds like a lot of fun, Gwen pippy! I would love to have you both for a barbeque! Name the date!

I walked around the local shopping mall today with my husband. I bought myself a new outfit with some birthday cash that I had leftover. :D Loads of fun!
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Hubby has bag packed and is ready to go

Happy belated birthday xxx Going out next wkend for the first time in over two years and don't know where to begin with new outfit.
 
Gwen pippy said:
Hubby has bag packed and is ready to go

Happy belated birthday xxx Going out next wkend for the first time in over two years and don't know where to begin with new outfit.
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Salt Lake City Airport - Call me when you get in! :D

I felt the same way shopping for my outfit! Thank goodness my husband was with me. I knew I had the right outfit when my he was doing his wolf whistle at my butt. :blush:
 
Today, I took my family to a beautifully green park at the base of the Rocky Mountains. They ran up grassy hills, then rolled back down again, over and over. They chased and captured butterflies and dragonflies with their nets around the creek, then released them back into the wild. They climbed through groves of trees and shrubs as if in a labyrinth. They tossed the frisbee around with their daddy.

I met my sister-in-law there to give her a birthday gift. I had a good time chasing around her toddler. I had forgotten how energetic those little ones are!

Afterwards, my family and I mustered enough energy to get done some grocery shopping for the week. I couldn't believe I was lasting so long! No bathroom emergencies, either - thank goodness, because some grumpy guy was cleaning the woman's restroom and refused to let anyone in, or to remove himself until he was quite finished with his job! I probably would've forced him out, if needs be!

When I got home, I still had just enough energy to put away the groceries... then crash on the couch. Bless my husband and oldest daughter for working in the kitchen to get dinner ready for the family. This was a very good day! I hope everyone else can relate even just a little bit.
 
Wow Jessi great day!

Glad your back on track David. Walk under the stars sounds amazing. I'm afraid I fell off the wagon today myself and sorry I did as it was a lovely sunny afternoon. I stupidly stayed in and watched TV???
 
All I did today was walk around a bit at my church and neighborhood. I brought my neighbor's garbage cans into her carport. as she's in the hospital for the next few days.
 
Yesterday I had a real treat. Road a bus around the county to look at flower gardens entered in the Gardens in Bloom contest. Absolutely lovely!!! They had washrooms available at every stop!!! I am going next year.
 
Ten days of vacation, four trips to the beach, two trips to the city for some errands, one movie (Last HP)with the kids, four walks at the park (with the kids) and one walk around the village by myself. Pretty good huh?

I have to remember to take pics of the beach we usually go, to do some show off for the lovely Greek beaches :rosette1:
 
Well you got me thinking David...the stars...

Matt and I were out at the farm a couple of days ago and took a walk up the hill behind the house. No light pollution, no moon, just utter darkness. It was a cold clear night and the sky was alive with stars, the milky way was a thick smudge across the sky that you could almost reach out and touch.

The walk was bracing, the sky was breathtaking and the moment was priceless.

Dusty. :)
 
Great idea about taking a walk! Currently in a flare so I'll have to hold my belly as I walk ( sure it will look very sexy and not anything like amonty python funny walk).
Jessi love your rain quote had to write it down!
M
 
marsham said:
Great idea about taking a walk! Currently in a flare so I'll have to hold my belly as I walk ( sure it will look very sexy and not anything like amonty python funny walk).
M
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Hahaha We must look like a funny bunch, I walk like that in a flare too but then when I stop I have to cross my legs, my hubby didn't notice this for ages as I would make it look like I had stopped suddenly to look at something, now he just stand beside me and looks in the same direction I am, to make it look like we are discussing something. Have to say pushing my children in pram and especially in the town where I live as it has many steep hills helps as I can throw all sorts of poses and nobody even notices.
 
Yesterday, I walked up and down a flight of stairs a few times, around my kids' school yard, and then around my church a bit. It felt really great today. High spirits and high energy! 'Twas a very good day!
 
Delighted to get on my bike again tonight and get back to cycling with my cycling club but OH BOY I'm knackered! :yfaint: I really believe that Crohns took it out of me this summer. I often have a few weeks break here and there and get back into cycling quite quickly but tonight I feel like I am back to square one. Literally, I felt like this was my first time cycling and I was at the back of the group.
Loved being out there again but boy do I need to get my stamina back. :yrolleyes:
 
I got to see my brother's new home today! I was so excited, because he's been living in my basement for 2 1/2 years, and now he's OUT!! It was nice to walk around the grounds outside his apartment (flat). He has a tennis court, swimming pool, dog park, playground, and barbeque/picnic area. We'll be having a house-warming party for him and my sister (who moved out with him after living in my home for 6 months) this weekend. For me, it's more of an "I-finally-get-my-house-back" celebration. :D
 
Jessi said:
I got to see my brother's new home today! I was so excited, because he's been living in my basement for 2 1/2 years, and now he's OUT!! It was nice to walk around the grounds outside his apartment (flat). He has a tennis court, swimming pool, dog park, playground, and barbeque/picnic area. We'll be having a house-warming party for him and my sister (who moved out with him after living in my home for 6 months) this weekend. For me, it's more of an "I-finally-get-my-house-back" celebration. :D
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Wohoo! Celebrate Jessi :)
 
I walked the long halls at the VA Hospital again today. It's not green, nor is the air fresh, but it's always nice to get those elderlies to smile.

My husband had to get his toe checked out (surgery was a week and a half ago). They said it's healing fine, but stitches won't come out for 2 weeks.

So I guess my poor hubby won't be joining us in the pool this weekend. :(
 
I went to Salt Lake City again. My stepkids' momma got a new home, so the kiddies and I walked around her grounds and checked out the nearby park and playground. It was a hot day, but not too bad. Then when we got back to our own home, we all worked together in the yard and the garden. My garden looks so beautiful right now. Our flowers are in full bloom and our tomatoes are starting to get sun-kissed.
 
riversilt said:
Jessi, do you have any pictures of your garden?
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I do have pictures of my garden, but I cannot post them. I have tried, but I am missing security tokens or something. My guess is that my camera is too high res to be compatible here. Sorry. :(

Today I went to that house warming party I mentioned the other day for my 2 siblings that moved out of my house. It was a nice BBQ pool party. 98*F outside today... perfect for swimming. It was lovely. I sure got a lot of walking done at this party. I completely crashed when I got home a few hours ago.
 
;)Hi Dave,

I really like your idea. My husband normally tries to get me out on the weekends, because I seem to become a homebody then. My work is a little physical and I walk out from the parking lot everyday and up the stairs, but sometimes motivating myself to go out at different times is very hard to do. I will take the challenge and see what I can do.

Kit
 
I have had a crazy weekend celebrating my parents anniversary and dads birthday and meeting friends. Great time but pooped now and ate alot too as every meeting included a meal. Seem to be fine though. Managed another long cycle so really pleased with that. Could now sleep for a week though.
 
Yesterday was just walking through stores some. Had a fever for part of the day, so didn't feel so good. Good part is that I found some of the wipes that I think are going to be discontinued, but thanks to friends on the forum, I have a lot of new ideas for maybe even better wipes! Enjoy the day!
 
Ok Ok Ok I'm falling behind with my updates, Thursday- Hair done 3hrs (now I don't look like i've been dragged through holly bush backwards), Friday - eyelashes tinted and Spray tan (no longer milk bottle white and eye's are no longer lost in milky white face) Saturday 6am and daughter says Mammy I love chocolate fingers, I love to eat chocolate fingers YOU LOOK LIKE A CHOCOLATE FINGER NOooooo as I run to shower and check mirror, It wasn't as bad as I imagined and I set off for first night out since having my children.

Travelled to Dublin ON MY OWN, bus journey to meet family, very proud of myself, enjoyed the none stop energy of Dublin City, (left Dublin 9 yrs ago next week) had great meal with family and friends and then to a show.
I haven't done so much in years and although it took it out of me and I had some major pain (post bold dinner choice) and panic attack in mum's house (only 1 toilet 4 adults) I can't wait to get out and do something more challenging.

Love to all and hope you are all getting out there.
Gwen xxx
 
I got a little behind too.

Yesterday, I walked around at the church and around my house and yard. The weather was beautiful!

Today, I walked a little bit at my middle child's school, then took her to the AFB Hospital for a check-up with her doctor. There's always plenty of walking at hospitals. Again, the weather was lovely.
 
My fiance and I walked along the beach this evening and were treated to an absolutely amazing sunset. I've never seen sunsets as beautiful as the ones here in Florida.
 
I didn't get out of the house today, but did a lot of walking indoors. I did a whole bunch of very-much-needed cleaning downstairs.

I hope everybody is feeling well.
 
HI Guys you all sound busy which is good and Gwen, you must be delighted with yourself going to Dublin and everything you did. Well done. I met up with friends yesterday and we went for a walk which was nice but I have to say I am tired and lazy today so if I walk around the town today it will be a miracle.
 
Ok, not doing so good on the walking Monday and Tuesday. Not feeling the best and busy with work. I do walk to the back of the parking lot to my car and I enjoy the breeze and the sunshine on my face.
 
I walked downtown along what we call "Historic 25th Street" with my husband. It's a street lined with compacted buildings as you would've found in the "old western" days, and the Union Station at the end where the trains would pull in to my town. It was perfect weather today, with a nice warm breeze - enough to mess up any hair-do. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
 
Ok, dealing with fever and not generally feeling well. Have been off work for 2 days and hopefully will feel better tomorrow. Busy day at work. Only walking is up and down stairs!
 
Good job, Kit! We do what we can! Hang in there, and I hope you feel better real soon!
 
Today I am so incredibly tired and sore. I walked around at our local Home Depot to buy some wood and have it cut, a light fixture, a wall mirror, and some hanging supplies. It's a big store, and it was a lot of walking. Then at home, my husband and I built a bed for my oldest child, hung the mirror, and my husband installed the light fixture.

Now I am resting while he makes dinner. :) He is such a champ! He is still recovering from his foot surgery, but on he goes... I am so grateful for him. And for the lovely aroma that is filling the air from his pork ribs!
 
I've been walking! Just spending too much time on computer lately and not really commenting on here to try to balance things out. But I have been taking advantage of the last days of summer to be outside walking and visiting with friends (and, you know, shopping).

We have had a chilly few days, feeling like fall instead of summer. And yesterday I didn't leave the house at all because I felt quite sick (slept for hours and hours!). But today it "warmed" up to about 18 degrees (and windy). And today I did something that I haven't done in, hmmm, 3 years,

I ran.

Outside. For nearly 30 minutes. :dance:
Absolutely thrilled. I had to give up running because of the incredible stomach pain (and winding up in the washroom within 10 kms). I've tried to re-introduce and wound up on the floor in pain. And now I can run. I'm not sure how *far* or how long my Crohnsie body will let me go, but I'll run until I can't? I was slow and it didn't feel awesome with my innards jostling up and down and my core still weak and my feet hurting (I limp a lot!), but by golly it was running.

First goal is going to be a 5 kms fundraiser on October 3, the Run for the Cure, which raises funds and awareness for breast cancer research and programming in Canada. A friend's mom and aunt are both recently in remission for breast cancer, so this event is very important to her and I was pleased to be asked to be a part of their team.
 
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Good on ya mate! Way to go!

Dusty. :heart:
 
Entchen said:
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I ran.

Outside. For nearly 30 minutes. :dance:
Absolutely thrilled. I had to give up running because of the incredible stomach pain (and winding up in the washroom within 10 kms). I've tried to re-introduce and wound up on the floor in pain. And now I can run. I'm not sure how *far* or how long my Crohnsie body will let me go, but I'll run until I can't? I was slow and it didn't feel awesome with my innards jostling up and down and my core still weak and my feet hurting (I limp a lot!), but by golly it was running.

First goal is going to be a 5 kms fundraiser on October 3, the Run for the Cure, which raises funds and awareness for breast cancer research and programming in Canada. A friend's mom and aunt are both recently in remission for breast cancer, so this event is very important to her and I was pleased to be asked to be a part of their team.
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Well impressed. That's brilliant!:thumright:
 
Jessi said:
I walked downtown along what we call "Historic 25th Street" with my husband. It's a street lined with compacted buildings as you would've found in the "old western" days, and the Union Station at the end where the trains would pull in to my town. It was perfect weather today, with a nice warm breeze - enough to mess up any hair-do. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
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I love 25th Street in Ogden. Really nice place.
 
I went to the football game last night. Got there early enough to watch pre game warm ups, and to park close to the stadium. My wife has to use a wheelchair because of damage from a stroke about 10 years ago. She cannot walk long distances. Her electric wheelchair was not working, so I had to push her around in the old standard chair we have. I got a decent workout yesterday. Oh, and we WON! Utah 27 - Montana St 10.
 
DougUte said:
I love 25th Street in Ogden. Really nice place.
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Me too, Doug. It's different every time I go, as well. I discovered a great new photography store there, and am so excited to go into debt there!

Sounds like you had a fun time at the game, as well as the workout! Good job!

I took a long walk around the grocery store with my dad today. Dad and I both walked , until halfway through, he needed a wheelchair. (He has Multiple Sclerosis and was starting to hurt really bad.) But I only started hurting as we were approaching check-out! Now I'm resting while my wonderful husband prepares dinner yet again! (Plus, he put away all the groceries for me! What a sweetheart!)
 
Yesterday, I went to a baptism for my nephew and a family luncheon afterwards. I did plenty of walking in the warm sunshine with my children. And it was nice to catch-up on my cousin's life.

Today, I walked only a little bit at my church and around the house. Another beautiful sunshiny day...
 
Just returned from a morning walk around the block. It was chilly outside! Needed to wear a light jacket. Weather in the mid-west has turned cool. Imagine it will not last long - the cold. We have another month at least of decent weather here, traditionally. And ultimately, looking forward to migrating to my place in south Florida in a few months for warm sandy walks once again.
 
Hi all,
Sorry haven't been so good about blogging. Felt better after 2 days rest, but didn't walk much lately. Thanks for the encouragement Jessi! Yesterday I did walk at the grocery with my husband. And yes, the mid-west is getting cooler. I am still getting a low grade fever after I have exerted myself. Right now it is 98.8celcious. Sigh. Taking it easy tonight, but I did walk up the stairs at work 3 times today. Enjoy the evening!
 
Yesterday, I worked in the house all day. but no chance for a walk. My husband and I painted bedroom #3 - a beautiful "rendezvous blue" on the top half above the chair rail, and white on the bottom half, with white trim and ceiling. Then we built a bunk bed in there, dragged in the dresser and toy shelves, and mounted a television on the wall. My son is so happy!

Today, my husband and I have been working on bedroom #4. This room has served as a storage room for a long time, so we spent the majority of the time sorting through things. What a chore! This one may take a few days... After that, one more bedroom to go!

I love upgrading and updating the house. It's so much fun to work beside my husband and feel accomplished at the end of the day.
 
Such a busy day but really enjoyed it as opposed to the very lazy day yesterday. Went shopping with my parents to the city. When we go to the city we often have to visit my uncle who suffers from depression and is a drinker and often takes an overdose with his own meds. It can be a nightmare and the stress it puts on my mum is huge. Today however we had a lovely time (just the 3 of us, no uncle to worry about). Got plenty of exercise and Dad treated me to a lovely comfy pair of Ecco shoes for Uni-as you may know they are not so cheap. Very spoiled. When he got home he found out that he won some pennies from the Prize Bonds. How cool is that. He so deserves it. What a great family day.:ycool:
 
Today was mostly a restful day. All the house upgrades have been catching up to me. The only real walking I did today was to and from a doctor appointment.

Beautiful day. :)
 
Yesterday I think I walked 1 thousand miles, well maybe not that much but my legs would argue, dropped my daughter to pre school, back home did housework, back out to pick her up and they told me that the novelty has worn off school and the tears have started so I brought her to shops to pick up a tray to make cupcakes. It took me 40 mins to walk home and pushing both children in pram I thought my legs and lungs would explode.
But when we got home we made the cakes (my best batch yet) and we sat down with a big cup of tea to enjoy. Seeing her smile was the best bit of my day.
Just when I thought it was safe to relax, she woke with a cold, I spent from 9pm to 2am pacing the floor, managed to get her asleep and climbed into bed ZZzzzz Nooooo my youngest wakes with a cold at 2.30am and again I pace the floor till 5.30am(hubby working away so flying solo). I think I will sleep for a week after all this excitement.
 
went for a short walk around the town again. weather gone from dreary, wet and generally miserable to heatwave Barbados style this afternoon! I found my Pedometer from my Carol Vorderman Nintendo game so I have more motivation to walk and see how many steps I've done.
 
Ok, not doing so well on the walking. Have been conserving energy so I can work. Still walking in from parking lot and up stairs to work though. Sounds like the rest of you have tons of energy!
 
I had an interesting walk yesterday. Hubby and I took our dog on a walk to the park, and we noticed that she was holding her head at a funny angle and one ear was flopping over (she's a corgi so her ears normally don't flop). She kept shaking her head too like she was trying to dislodge something from her flopped ear. It wasn't a stroke because the rest of her face was fine, it was just her ear that was off. Hubby and I looked in her ear but couldn't see a thing. We called the vet and she said it's possible our dog could have ruptured her eardrum! This scared us so we made an appointment for that same morning and cut our walk short. Of course, by the time we got home from the park, changed out of our dog park clothes, got the dog in the car and got to the vet's, the dog was fine - head held level, ear not flopping, not shaking her head any longer. Hmph! I'm glad her eardrum is apparently fine, but I have no idea what caused her to act that way in the first place. Maybe she just had a weird itch inside her ear that her stumpy little legs couldn't scratch? I hope our next walk goes more smoothly at any rate!
 
Kit said:
Ok, not doing so well on the walking. Have been conserving energy so I can work. Still walking in from parking lot and up stairs to work though. Sounds like the rest of you have tons of energy!
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You can only do so much Kit. I couldn't do a thing when I was in a flare. Take it easy and only do what you can. Sounds to me like you are doing that already. Take care.
 
Hey Cat. Glad your dog is OK. It could have been a bug. My mother in laws dog had something similar and just at the back of her ear was a blood sucking bug. YUK! It really needed a special repellent to get it of but her friend (good strong male farmer and used to the dog) pulled it off. Mind you the dog went mental as it must have hurt to pull it off, those bugs really cling on. Is your dogs ear red anywhere or sore looking.
 
Gwen pippy said:
Yesterday I think I walked 1 thousand miles, well maybe not that much but my legs would argue, dropped my daughter to pre school, back home did housework, back out to pick her up and they told me that the novelty has worn off school and the tears have started so I brought her to shops to pick up a tray to make cupcakes. It took me 40 mins to walk home and pushing both children in pram I thought my legs and lungs would explode.
But when we got home we made the cakes (my best batch yet) and we sat down with a big cup of tea to enjoy. Seeing her smile was the best bit of my day.
Just when I thought it was safe to relax, she woke with a cold, I spent from 9pm to 2am pacing the floor, managed to get her asleep and climbed into bed ZZzzzz Nooooo my youngest wakes with a cold at 2.30am and again I pace the floor till 5.30am(hubby working away so flying solo). I think I will sleep for a week after all this excitement.
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Wow, girl! You are one tough momma! I'm so sorry for you and your kiddos. I hope they get well really soon, and that you are able o rest.

Yesterday, I walked around the large VA Hospital with my husband for his final foot appointment. His stitches are out now and his only dressing is a band-aid. Now he can wear shoes on both feet. :) I don't feel like I walked enough, but I spent a lot of time in a vehicle, so it couldn't be helped.

Today, my husband had a job interview in SLC, so back in the car again! We walked a little during the morning - just around the house, though. Then I took him to SLC.

side note... My husband is a disabled veteran, and hasn't worked since May 2009, so this is a big scary step. He feels confident that he can handle it, because he hasn't had a seizure in over 3 months. He used to have seizures at least once a week, and now... nothing. We're really hoping that they're over, but nobody can tell for sure. So, here's hoping... Wish us luck!
 
Thanks Jessi, they are getting there,still chasing running noses but hubby back home so I think I can sit back a little and recover.

Jessi said:
Today, my husband had a job interview in SLC, so back in the car again! We walked a little during the morning - just around the house, though. Then I took him to SLC.

side note... My husband is a disabled veteran, and hasn't worked since May 2009, so this is a big scary step. He feels confident that he can handle it, because he hasn't had a seizure in over 3 months. He used to have seizures at least once a week, and now... nothing. We're really hoping that they're over, but nobody can tell for sure. So, here's hoping... Wish us luck!
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I wish your hubby the best of luck with the interview and please god the job, it's a very big step for you all, you must be very proud of him. Its sounds like you all have gone through so much in the past that you deserve to have things go well for you. I will be praying that the seizures are a thing of the past and you can all move on.

And Jessi even though you haven't been able to walk as much as you wanted it sounds like you are getting out and about a fair bit, good on ya!!!
Let me know how your hubby gets on.
Gwen xxx
 
Hi all,
Thanks for the encouraging words Goldfish. I am starting to feel better and took my Cimzia shot Thursday, so I should be better by the end of the weekend. I still am lacking the motivation for a walk yet, but I did do some light Yoga this am! Looking forward to football this weekend!

Jessi, Please Please let your husband know that I so go grateful for the service that he has provided for our country. I hope his job interview goes well and it is a start of a new chapter in your lives together.

kit
 
My husband interviews so well! He always impresses people. He gets them to laugh quite a bit and also shows quite a bit of professionalism. He said that it seems to have gone well, and he has a high chance of getting this job. However, if this one doesn't work out, he has applied to quite a few others.

Today, I stayed home and did chores with my children. It was such a fabulous day! No quarrels among the kids at all! They all worked really hard, and the house looks great. So I rewarded them with a Devil's Food chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting. It felt good to bake, because I haven't done it in a while.

Thanks for your kind words, Kit and Gwen. I hope everyone is doing well today. :)
 
So I haven't been walking. (Sorry.) I've been overcome with awful arm, wrist, foot, and leg pains and stiffness, and now some numbness has set in, too (mostly in the wrist). Takes a lot to get me to stay on the couch, but it hurt too much to pick up a water glass with my right hand a couple of nights ago. Took a taxi home from work because I couldn't walk across campus to the subway station. Shooting pains from feet up into the legs have kept me awake longer than planned two or three times. I want to see if this resolves itself without me pestering my GI but things have been getting worse. Now even very mild activity like walking can have me in agony -- safe to say, I think my initial plan of exercising through the pain failed miserably. :strawberry: (That's me blowing a strawberry in frustration.) Might need to cave in and place that call this week.

I have a 5k run (fundraiser) coming up next month. Oops.
 
ps: Selfish me hasn't kept up with the other posts. Jessi, best of success to your husband! He is very brave for moving on to his next career phase after dealing with significant injury. Way to go! And you sound like a wonderful encourager.
 
Look after yourself Entchen. I know you love to run and want to keep training but we want you well and pain free. Hope feel better soon and so make that call if you arent any better. I am sending this rossette for all the running you did up to now :rosette1:
 
No more walking for me. I have another abdominal hernia. I was doing so good, walking about a mile a day. I think what happend is a was feeling so healthy and normal, I forgot a had such weak ab muscles. Everybody please be careful. Dont let this happen to you.
 
@ ekay and Entchen - I am so sorry you both are in so much pain. Be strong and remember that we are all here for you! :ghug:

Today I felt very good! I got myself up early for church. I had enough energy to do my hair and all 3 of my daughter's hair-dos as well! The boys both have short hair, so they just brush and go. But the girls like it when I can do french braids and other fun things on them that they haven't learned to do on themselves yet. They all looked fabulous!

I did a bit of walking today and really enjoyed watching the skies fill up with grey clouds and bring in a nice crisp smell on the breeze. There will certainly be a thunderstorm tonight! Yay! I LOVE the rain! All my windows will be open for this one!
 
Ekay thats awful I'm so sorry! Please look after yourself.

Jessi ya mad thing :) we have bad winds here after the hurricane you had in America recently. I have windows doors shut and myself locked in snug.

I forgot to say about my walk yesterday. Went to the local park again and managed the long walk (bout an hour) up and down the hills. It has great views.
crohns page pic.jpg Had to really condense this pic to put it up here.Hope you can see it OK. It going up one of the hills and always so nice to finally be up there.
 
Entchen, so sorry about all your pain. Prayers for it to resolve soon! Jessi, I am happy that the interview went well and you are continuing to walk and enjoying it. Ekay, hang in there. Hopefully after you heal you can get back to walking.

Well as for me Saturday, just really tired and stayed home all day. Sunday felt a little better and went to visit a friend in the hospital and spent a little time walking around the grocery store! Today I have a busy day at work, so trying to conserve energy so I can get through the day. I pray for continual healing for everyone.

Kit
 
Today, I moved a few beds around in the house. That gave me a good workout. My husband (bless him) made me lunch while I was resting afterwards.

Then, this evening, I walked around the grocery store with my oldest daughter. It's always nice to get out and spend some one-on-one time with any child of mine.

We bought some treats for my dad. He'll be checking himself into the VA hospital tomorrow afternoon for a few days for his infusion treatment. He is having a really bad MS relapse. It started this morning, and we made him the appointment right away. I hope he can feel better really soon. He has Relapsing Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. His life could change completely overnight. I don't think we're prepared for that. We need your prayers. Love you all!
 
Dad's in the hospital, sounds well on the phone. They'll take really good care of him. I contacted all of my siblings and let them know. He's been getting a lot of attention today. :)

I had a bit of an adventure today. I went to the Ogden River Walkway with 300 students 7th thru 9th grade, including my daughter. These are almost all students that I taught in the past. They've all grown so much, very responsible peeps. :)

Together we cleaned up garbage and weeds around the river. We removed all the invasive species. We dug holes and planted hundreds of trees, including Dogwood, Peachy Leaf Willow, Snowberry, and others. It was exhausting, but so beautiful in the end. We had such a good time, and it was great seeing all of my old students. The weather was cool in the morning and warm around noon. It was perfect.

We rewarded the students with a live band and a bald eagle. This eagle was discovered several years ago with a bullet in it's wing. The only way the eagle could be saved, was to amputate half the wing. Now it's a famous bird that visits schools all over. The kids really loved seeing it today.

I hope everyone is still well, or getting well. :D
 
Jessi that does sound magnificent. Wish I was there and so cool to plant all the trees. Proud of you for doing your bit for the environment.

So far today I have done my bit for the environment by heading off to a new, larger and better recycling facility. Love going there makes me feel good to do it. Now my house is way less cluttered. Walking around the centre might be all I do today as I need to study my ISTD ballet grades as I go back to teach dance part time for the winter. Havent taught ballet for years so looking forward to it. At least I wont have to worry about exercise on a Thurs and Fri night from now on :D
Oh yes I went to my doctor to get a letter for college to say I have Crohns and he gave me an injection for pneumonia!??? Well it all makes sense now as he told me these are the vaccinations in case I need to go on other meds. Fair enough. Off for the flue *** next week.

Hope everyone is feeling good today
 
That's wonderful that you were able to help the planet, too, Goldfish! Well done!
And Ballet?! You must have a lot of strength and energy to teach such a difficult art. You have just earned yourself a BUNCH of my respect! What ages will you be teaching? I hope you stay healthy, girl.

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