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The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
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Kathy left a comment for dangerkitty"Hello, hello - we are neighbors!! I live in the Uptown area of Minneapolis and have been with TD from the start. You will find this to be a community of well-informed, experienced, and compassionate people. Something for everybody. We are truly here…"
Marie B left a comment for Kathy"hi Kathy, glad to hear you're still playing the violin. seems Cat was able to take a shower the other day, so I guess she's got the tube out of her nose. we need to get her home! thinking of you fondly."
Kathy replied to rick phillips's discussion 'The company you keep, 4 out of 5 test strips.' in the group Dinner and a Movie"Loved it. I agree on your rating. About ten years ago, a wife and mother living in suburban St. Paul was uncovered by the Feds. I don't quite remember what she'd done during the 60's, but she was definitely on the "wanted…"
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- 6.3 Jan 2011
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Hi, I'm Kathy. I also go by Minnesota Nice over on the OC.
I have had diabetes for 38 years and not always taken good care of myself. Things have gotten better, though, and in spite of some complications, I consider myself to be in reasonable health. I also feel that it's never too late for improved control.
I deal with disordered eating issues daily.
I began blogging on the OC about 5 years ago and it has been immensely helpful - sharing victories, defeats and plain ordinary living with other pwd's has been a gift.
So far, I've enjoyed Tu Diabetes and love just stopping by for a second to comment on a discussion.
In October of 2010 I had surgery for ovarian cancer. During the recovery period I suffered two cardiac arrests and went into life-threatening respiratory failure. My family was called to my bedside 3 different times, to say goodbye. Shortly after that I went into acute renal failure, and started dialysis October 2010. At that point no one knew whether I'd ever get out of a wheelchair or off of supplemental oxygen. I was determined to make the most of the time I had left and began a structured exercise program. On January 12, 2012, my nephrologist called me and said my labs had improved to such an extent that I could stop dialysis. I am still basking in the light of this miracle. It was a big compliment to have so many TD members share in the joy of this healing!
Stop over and visit my blog at www.kathy4762.blogspot.com .
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Guess Who Came to Town?
Posted on November 4, 2012 at 12:30pm 6 Comments 5 Likes
Well, it's a little early for Santa, but even better - Judith from Portland!
I met Judith during the early days of TD, when it was less than 500 members, but it didn't work out logistically to meet until last year.
As they say in the midwest, "we had a nice visit". Talked of many things.
Judith has spent several months recovering from knee surgery and looked fabulous.
She is such a loving and gracious lady, and it is a deep pleasure for me to know someone that I felt…
DB Meetup #8 - The Dixie Chicks
Posted on July 26, 2012 at 7:00pm 5 Comments 3 Likes
What a fun afternoon I had! Had lunch with Molly and her supernatural, out-of-this-world service dog, Dixie.
Molly is a special ed teacher and outdoor enthusiast and lives just across the border in Wisconsin. We had been intending to get together for some time, and it finally happened:
I got there a…
Continue Ron Santo
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 8:09am 0 Comments 0 Likes
One of my friends grew up in Chicago and was a big Cubs fan. Ron Santo was her favorite. Here is a most interesting article on the efforts his wife is making, in his memory, to bring awareness re hypo-detecting service dogs:http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110825/news/708259965/
Mailorder Pharmacy - Missing Some Cogs in the Wheel
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 6:10pm 4 Comments 1 Like
You won't be surprised when I tell you that it's been hot in Minnesota.
I got home at 9 pm on the 18th, after being gone all day. Here's what was sitting in my non-airconditioned foyer:
Even though I stopped working 2 years ago due to major illness, I still get benefits from my former employer. This past…
Continue TD Chatroom to the Rescue!!!
Posted on July 16, 2012 at 4:49pm 18 Comments 2 Likes
I woke up Saturday at 96. Fabulous. Since it was Saturday I planned to go back to sleep after taking my lantus. I take a split dose, so I injected 12 units and went back to bed. I woke up an hour later at 55 and had a juice box. Then I checked into the Tu Diabetes Chatroom and talked a bit, but got tired and went back to bed.
An hour later I was at 40. Gosh, this was very strange for me. I almost never have problems with lows in the morning.…
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Hello Kathy. I am down in the dumps today for some reason. I cannot seem to get my act together. I did the laundry. THUNDER but the sun is out. I do the Program again at TOPS tomorrow. How are things with you? Aren't those storms terrible. It is heartbreaking to see all the destruction. How is the weather there? Did you go out? I hope things are going well and all your tests ok. I will snap out of it. A BIG HUG,
Reed
Kathy, Congratulations on being a featured member.
CONGRATS MY DEAR FRIEND, KATHY ON BEING A FEATURED MEMBER. HUGS, REED
Hello Kathy. I just saw on TV tornados are heading your way. I hope they are wrong. Hope too if you are out you are close t home. Running on our tv severe thunderstorms. The weather is crazy. Glad you have a fiddle instructor who is going to help you make good music. Tom staying over will leave early in the morning wanrs to help Russ treat his nose big hole.I guess Lots did not find her cat. She is going to get another one. I have a headache. I usually get them prior to a storm. I hope you do not get that bad weather. HUGS,Reed
hi Kathy, glad to hear you're still playing the violin. seems Cat was able to take a shower the other day, so I guess she's got the tube out of her nose. we need to get her home! thinking of you fondly.
Good Morning, Kathy. PHEW Knock on wood. The A/C man heat too came and said everthing fine. I was sweating out getting a new unit. Gorgeous day here. Russ;s doctor wants him to wear a patch on his feet for pain. Fine but he has a heart condition. The heart doctor just called and said FINE use the patch. Today he sees the surgeon who reconstured is nose after the cancer surgery. We all agree it looks just great and normal so hope she leaves it alone. Gorgeous day here. I am feeling better than I deserve. Tom is giving a big presentation about his GRANT to the Board of Trustees and other nig shots. He is nervos but he will do well. How are things with you?Your windows all washed? I hope your good weather continues. Any plans for today? Take good care. HUGS,Reed
Good Morning, Kathy. Many thanks for the lovely birthday card. I do not feel 86. Latest scam now..my credit reports have taken a big hit better call. I answer he died no need for credit report. The director of the FBI has money for me. They must think we are nuts. I got 50 lottery scratch tickets...will be rich...I scratched and scratched. Winnings? $2. Lovely day here. Russ goes to see about his leg today. He does not think that compression machine helping. Tomorrow the nose. We all think it looks great. I hope she leaves it alone. How is the window washing going? Tom worked in the garden. We will be overwhelmed with zinnias. He came early as he is giving lectures. Take good. HUGS, Reed
Hello Kathy. Did I hear right? Minny was 90 degrees today? That was an awesome video. I have not done much...I have elevated my leg. They did a good job of cauterizing the vein. I thought it best to elevate it. Sunny and bright here but only 78 degrees. TOPS tomorrow. The Weight Recorder is doing the Program...she might tell them losing the same 1/2 pound is not the way to lose weight. Did you get any more windows done? Russ miracle trimmed bushes. Have a good night. HUGS,'Reed
Kathy, what's this I hear you are having 98 degree weather in Mnpls? what the heck? it was in the 20s here last night. I told my neighbor he planted the tomatoes etc too soon. he was scrambling to figure out how to cover them. well new things in store for us. I'm trying to keep reed rested, I know he won't listen! (hello reed!) we've had so many new members. cat seems to be doing better, prayers have been answered. hugs my friend!!!
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