****Thursday's Twilight***

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 7:26pm

Evening Everyone,


The sun is setting here and it's time to talk about your day.


Did you take time for yourself? give to others without taking away from yourself?

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 7:54pm

Hi Everyone,


I've got a few things swirling around in my head I though I'd ponder her and see if any of you experience the same type of stuff or have a fresh viewpoint I could benefit from.


How Much Is Enough?

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 8:59pm

How much is enough? What a great question! I

Miss P




 

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 9:08pm

It's just been one of those days. My mind is swirling and don't quite know what to do. There was a huge verbal altercation between my coworker and our new asssociate. What started out as a stupid exchange of words over the cost of a breakfast delivery order escalated into a verbal shouting match which was just totally unprofessional on both their parts and downright embarrasing for those of present.

I got a call from the doctor on my blood test results which once again were perfectly normal and has completely ruled out what he was looking for. That of course leaves me with no explanation of what is causing this problem that has been occuring now on a daily basis. He feels it's not a gastro problem and was asking me a lot of questions about when I last had an ekg and if I've ever had a stress test. So now he either wants me to contact my regular doctor or the cardiologist I saw and see who I can get in touch with first and consult with them about this issue. He also doesn't want me to have the colonscopy until I get an all clear from either of them. The fact that he called me in the evening and wants me to get a hold of someone tomorrow has me all on edge. I've had this all related to the acid reflux and he says that's not it and he has ruled out what he thought was the other probable cause. I'm so confused!

Well that's my tale of woe of the day. I think I'll rewind Gray's Anatomy on the Tivo and see if I can get my mind on another track.

Susan

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 9:34pm

Wow … 100%!

Karen


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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 10:08pm

It's 10:00 EST.

 

                        

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 10:08pm

I have some thankfuls!! Better late than never.


1. Tim and I have had a few phone conversations today, and one in particular tonight after his meetings, turned out to be very productive. We are not out of the woods by any means, but it has given me some hope.


2. This experience, as incredibly painful as it is, could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. IF we can work things out, I think we can take our relationship to a new level of closeness and openness and possibly be happier than we were. I know that's a big IF, but I personally think it can be done.


3. A wonderful surprise phone call from Karen tonight! Thank-you so much.


4. Some fantastic, insightful emails from our Princess.


5. Instant messages and emails from several board members letting me know they care. They are mean just so very much to me, as well as the posts on the board. I appreciate you sharing your experiences with me. Maybe we can all learn and benefit from each other's experiences.


6. A tiny pinkish dogwood blossom on our little bare stick of a tree. I think it's the first ever. Something made me decide to go look and there it was. It was almost like a sign from God, and I couldn't help but smile.


7. Robins everywhere! They were all over my front yard and in the neighbors' yards, and they were having a field day in my oak leaf mulch. There were several right under the breakfast room window within a few feet of me. Again, I had to smile.


8. The Zumba class! Wow! What a workout! I can tell how aerobically out of shape I am. But, it was so fun. I didn't think about Tim even once, because I was too busy trying to catch my breath. At one point I did go out to take a break, because I think my heart rate was higher than it should have been. The room was packed and hot, but once basketball is over, we'll have the entire gymnasium. I will definitely go back (and remember to take water).


9. My fabulous son! He is so sweet and thoughtful. I don't know what I'd do without him.


10. The rest of my family who are always there for me.


11. Tim -- even with the troubles we're having, he's the love of my life.


I ate a little more today. I had a banana earlier and made myself eat half an Arby's roast turkey and swiss sandwich. I put half in the frig for tomorrow, but they're pretty big. I've lost 4 lbs. the last few days, but I haven't been trying.


The house is getting a real cleaning. Today, I swept all the main parts of the house, Rob's bathroom and hall in his part of the house, and the back bedroom because the vaccum never gets all the way up to the baseboards; scrubbed the foyer, great room, and Rob's hall; made big progress in this back bedroom in the closet and the room; cleaned out the foyer closet of years of shopping bags, gift bags, tissue paper, etc., and took that to the outside trash; put the hurricane covers I'd washed back on the breakfast room chandelier; and spent time outside with the dogs. My abdomen was hurting this evening, but I think it might have been more from not eating than from my surgery (I hope). It seemed to be higher than where the dr. said it would hurt. I soaked in hot Epsom salts water, because I have a feeling I will feel that class tomorrow.


Susan, I hope your dr. can find what's causing the problem and that it's nothing major.


Margie, your question was a good one. I think we can't give 100% to our relationships, because we give so much to other demands. I'm learning to rethink my priorities and am also learning to be more flexible and less obstinate. Can't believe it's taken this many years and a crisis to open my eyes.


Darn, now I've drawn a blank about the other posts. I'll have to answer those individually when Rob lets me get back on the computer. ;-)


To see details print love the beach


~~ Rhonda ~~


Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substitute for putting one foot in front of the other. -- Mary Caroline Richards, Poet


A good shoe can change a woman's life! -- Cinderella

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 10:54pm

"There are signs everywhere, Alex.

Donna

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 11:02pm
If I were looking any harder I'd have to carry a magnifying glass with me at all times. ;-)

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 11:07pm

Well, today was the usual kind of day.

Donna

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 11:13pm

I'm sorry to hear your knees are hurting. Seems the cold could be contributing. Do you have some way to keep them warmer, like leg warmers? Maybe rubbing some heat lineament on them would help.


I often feel I'm 2nd to Tim's work. He is caught in a giant snowball going downhill and has to roll with it to keep everything from crashing around it. It should pay off down the road, but I hope it will be a short road. He's ready to get off.

       ~~Rhonda~~


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