Reed and Pals - just a short note from my OWN computer - my sisterand Esther brought me home for a bit to check my mail and phone messages and get some fresh clothes and reading material. Everything looks intact, and my plants were still alive! But walking up the stairs to my door simply pooped me out so I know that the next days at rehab will greatly benefit me. I will be returning home for good this coming Th afternoon after my therapies are complete for that day
Yest I found I could only balance on one foot for 5 seconds. I told the lady I don't think I've ever been able to do it for more, but she gave me a "bad score" anyway.
They have not been adhering to the insulin dose instx sent over by my doctor, and for two nights in a row I have been over 500 . So I'm also taking a big supply of my own insulin with me - shall I hide it under the mattress?
Food is not goodLast night for supper we got 1/2 pita bread stuffed with dry lettuce and a dab of canned fruit cocktail. But then I found the secret snack place where they keep peanut butter, graham crackers and yogurt. So Once my bg is back in control there will be some covert raiding going on.
I could so clearly feel the love and concern from everyone here. It was just frustrating not to be able too get back. I'm fading. Catch you later.

Hi Mr Gator, feeling a little better but still running a little temp at times. It is really bad up here for the flu and bad colds in Minnesota right now.

I did go to mass last night though. BG on wakeup was 100. How is Russ doing better I hope.

Pauly

hi reed, we did the pork loin on low for 8 hours, but we decided if we do it again, to take it out after 6. bg 180-something, didn't sleep too well either. it's plenty cold here and we got a coating of snow last night.

Hi Mr Gator, I am getting a little better, No chest cold or sore throat now, just the head cold so thats a good sign. Hoping you are doing ok. Wake up BG was 109

Got to wrap some presents but I dont feel like doing much of anything right now.
Pauly

Hi Reed, Thank you for the lovely Christmas card. It is now on my fireplace mantle, next to a lovely Christmas candle. It will be saved with all the other things that are filed in my "meaningful and precious" drawer! I am doing my Christmas things tomorrow. I have the tree up, but it is still bare. I haven't bought a single gift, except for the people I gave to at work and tomorrow Christmas cards go out. A gift came from my sister's family, a gigantic "designer" ham. We will have that for Christmas dinner.
My toe was a chore. I had so much work that I didn't have time to go to the doctor. I was so busy, and sorry to say, mad, at the conditon of my program that I didn't have a minute to spare, and my head was spinning from all the mess. I did manage to get to the doctor at lunch after smokinbeaver left me a not about brokenpole's toe having gout. That was a wake up call. I had to go to a substitute doctor, not my own. She was nice. She lanced my toe and got all the infection out, and gave me the Zithromax which works for me. I like it because you only have to take it for five days and I can avoid stomach issues I always get with antibiotics. Right now I am soaking in Epsom salts. I noticed the Epsom salt dry, looks like fake snow which gives me the idea to use it around the manger I have. I will put it up somewhere the cat can't get to. I noticed my little toenail is black under the nail and the last to toes are not a good color. I asked for a prescription for diabetic shoes and the doctor said to come back to my regular doctor for that. It never ceases to amaze me that they always get to make more money by making you come for multiple visits, plus we have all day to drive back and forth to their office right? I am really disappointed in the military health care here. I have Tricare Prime, but I think I may go to the VA. It is in the same new hospital that they just built in Ft. Belvoir and pretty close.
I am so glad that Kathy has left a message. I haven't figured out what is happening yet, but I hope she is okay. I hope someone has an address for sending get well wishes.
I am glad that Russ got out for Christmas shopping. How is he doing and how are your knees? It must be nice to be enjoying all your decorations. I bet your house looks lovely.
I haven't written because work is so difficult. I finally had a long talk with the Medical Director and I "closed" the program.I am not opening it until all the medication is ordered, all the data is reconciled and the medication clinic starts to use an inventory system. I am not getting paid to organize the Clinic and fed up with being responsible for medication that is in and they can't locate. It just takes up to much of our time.
Here it has been beautiful, sunny, and pretty warm, but now at 400am it is cold and windy enough we had to move in the deck furniture.
Zen is fine, but now keeping us awake all night meowing and wanting to play. I am off work until Wednesday, and she has already started being good. I think she was lonely while I was at work, sleeping and not paying enough attention to her. Now that I am home for four days, she will get a lot of it.
So the world didn't end yesterday like the Mayan calendar predicted. People made so much money on that. I saw on the news that they made a theme park out of the Myan ruins and tons of people came from all over the world and they made big bucks, and so did all the hotels around the area,
Well, I guess I will say hello to everyone else. Take care. Lots.

we are getting over colds - James had it the worst but he's all better now. I think a nose job is easier than a full reconstruction - I hope Russ makes a speedy recovery. big cold front pushing through it was raining like crazy last night and there may be snow on the way. Good to hear from you Reed! Take care!

Hi Reed, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

good reed, say we had cod last night. we both like fish tacos with it (I only had one taco shell). I have been experiemnting with different recipes that aren't too high carb. the wind was so bad last night it blew the grill cover off. I'm getting ready to make oatmeal cookies. that will make 4 different cookies in my cookie baskets, plus cranberry and banana breads. tell Russ people don't really notice things like you think they do.

Hey Reed....woke up to a dusting of snow this morning!! It's not much....but sends a festive feeling!!
Be well dear Reed!

Gator,that I had a picture picked out for you and it will not send but this does.I sent it to Pauly this morn too :) hope your day is going good .You are way ahead of me on the decorating-hope to get some done today.Take care :)

:)

oh Reed, nice to hear from Kathy. we had a lot of rain and wind last night. raining today, I will do some more baking. tomorrow we are going over to my sister's place in the Poconos. It's right on a golf course. Her son likes to ski, don't know if the slopes there have any snow made. we are going to make a gingerbread house with the girls (age 1 and 3). also picking up that sewing table.

the first person on birthdays is Attila, our friend Kristin in Hungary's husband. funny I just sent her a long note yesterday. my mother sent a nice donation to TuDiabetes yesterday. bg 92

Hi Mr Gator, I am glad Kathy is getting better and is in good hands now for her recovery.

I was in bed most of yesterday. Getting a little better but its one of those head colds just when you think your getting better it comes roaring back. I am staying in today. I hope you and RUss are doing ok.

Pauly

Timothy (26) is home earlier than anticipated, so that means his place of work will not pay him for the time off while in the hosp. and recuperating. Apparently they cover the time frame if you're in the hospital for a minimum of 2 days!! So, he's on pain meds...and feeling very edgy due to not smoking. I'm urging him to talk to the doc re the patch or something to take him over the hump.
As for myself...I'm done with school now, for Christmas Break. Will be back in the thick of it on January 7th. BUT...that is THEN!! For now...I am HOME SWEET HOME!
First on the list tomorrow after sleeping in till 9 (and after coffee of course)....the Christmas cards!! Then...getting a new element for my oven. No element = no turkey!! Gifts....gotta buy 4 more...and wrap them.
Must finish decorating the tree. Confession tomorrow! The kids are coming here on Christmas eve....everyone bringing something.
Hugs...linda...here's a picture of my happy dance!!

Hi Reed- Haven't been on b/c our router died. It took a couple of days to get a new one. Sounds like you and Russ are ready for Christmas. It seems that Kathy is somewhat better, I did send her a card. My BG have been pretty good. Jim's INR went from the high of 3.7 down to 2.0. It is like us with our BG #'s going up and down. Supposed to turn really cold this weekend, but no snow for us. Regards to Russ and Chico. Take care. Cat

Thank you Reed! Hope that you have a great Christmas as well!