JustJane48

I just had to post this picture of this angel.  See how she isn’t perfect?  None of us are really, and especially me!!!

My mother once bought a set of 3 angels from the Hallmark store.  She knew how much I loved Angels, and I was starting to collect them.

This particular angel here on my blog is the one angel she wanted me have for sure when she passed away.  She would laugh and tell me, Honey, this is you.  You are indeed an angel, but your halo is somewhat crooked, and you always cross your toes that way.  I would laugh with her….I was truly the misfit Angel

Wow, have I come a long way from there!!! Good memories there though, makes me miss my mom when the Fall comes. It was her favorite season.

I’m so thankful my Dad is still with us.  His determination to keep on going is remarkable.  Its really trying on my husband and I somedays, but I wouldn’t do it any other way.

So basically my message today was…count your blessings buddys.  Don’t dwell on what is bad or rough in your life.  There is always a light at the end of the tunnel, I promise you that from my heart.  Its all in Gods time…you may have to wait, but if you believe you’ll be well rewarded.

I consider each and every one of my buddies here at BuddySlim a blessing….Dr. Marc….for making BuddySlim….my Dad….My Husband, My Children, My grandson….God is my biggest blessing. Guess my list could really go on and on.

Just wanted to leave on a positive note and let everyone know I love you all, and I so appreciate your comments on my blogs.

Have a day full of blessings and sunshine

Love you    Jane

  Today is a day we should all remember and keep those victims and familys affected by September 11th.  It still weighs heavy on my heart as I remember the day exactly.  I was watching tv, and I saw it actually happen right then.  Please pray extra hard for those who suffered.  Thank You

Good Morning fellow buddys.  Hope your Tuesday is going well so far.  My day is better then yesterday thank goodness.

I’m on a very restricted diet.  My salt has to be watched very carefully.

My question is  “Is anyone here on restricted diets”

I can only have 2000 mg. of salt, which sounds like a lot, but if you were to take a day and count all the sodium you were eating you’d be shocked!!!

I’m hoping maybe somebody has some interesting recipes for me to try.  I’m running out of ideas :(  I’ve googled low sodium recipes, but I’d rather try something that one of my buddys has tried and enjoyed!!!!

So yesterday off to the MRA (scan of kidneys) Interesting trip to say the least.  I was driving my husbands car (its only 1 year old and his baby) and as I was turning into the hospital driveway, I didn’t see the curb, and right over it I went.  Flat tire on the front and a bent rim.  OMGoodness, I was crying like a baby.  I knew my husband was a little upset although he would never show it.

I’m not sure how I got through the test without  crying like a baby, but I held strong.

On the way home, we stopped at a Tire Store, and had a new tire put on, they straightened out the rim all for a grand total of $85.oo  OUCH.  But its all fixed now.

Didn’t get home until 9:00 p.m.  my test was at 5, but it was a 45 min drive.  Long day for sure.  Glad its over.

I hope everyones day is wonderful.  God is Good, Keep Smiling, and Live Life to its Fullest

Good Monday Morning Buddys.  Its 11:15 here in Michigan, weather is beautiful, sun shining, and temps in the 60’s.  The sleeping weather is just perfect and no more AC!!! thank goodness my electric bills were getting more difficult to pay

Feeling somewhat grumpy this morning.  I know its silly, but I’m feeling dissapointed in myself on my eating over the weekend.  I didn’t eat much at all, but I did gain a pound.  Because of my heart I have to weigh everyday.  If I see a gain of 2 pounds or more I have to call the Doc.  That would mean I’m retaining water, which would affect the flash pulmonary edema episodes.

I know its going to take time but I was so hoping to see a drop.

Hows everyone elses day going?  Are your scales looking good?

My weekend was ok, had my youngest son home most of the weekend, which is so unlike him.  We did run over to see my Daughter Tim and Talan.  Poor Tim, Angela is not very nice to be around these days.  I feel bad for her.  I”m trying to work up the energy to take my sweet Talan for a day and night.  I worry because I don’t have the energy as I used to.  God will help me in this decision.

Well, thats about it.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful day full of smiles

Love you All!!

Today I Will…

Be thankful for this beautiful day.

Know that I am a whole human being and not a statistic.

Live with passion, give with kindness, and love completely.

Find strength in the things that bring me joy.

Express how I feel with honesty.

Listen to my body.

Rest when I’m tired.

Eat when I’m hungry.

Know that I am exactly where I need to be on my journey.

This beautiful message was copied from a Hallmark card “journeys”  and I just felt the need to share this.  I was going to send the card to a special friend, but I have decided to frame it.

Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Phillippians 3:13-14

Always in my prayers….always sending love and hugs for all my wonderful Buddys here at BuddySlim.  Thank you once again Dr. Marc for creating such a warm comfortable site where friends can come together.

Good Friday Morning my   buddys!! Its almost here, the WEEKEND

When I first joined BuddySlim, I was so curious how to add picture to my blogs and boosters.  I asked someone I never met and she worked me through it.  It took a bit to get the hang of it.  Sometimes I still find sites that don’t work for me.

I have a new buddy here at BuddySlim, and she is trying so hard to get pics in her blogs to jazz them up a bit :) 

Would you tell us the steps you take to get pics in your blogs.

I would really appreciate this as she is such a nice buddy. 

Soooooooooooooooo has everyones week gone well?  Are you looking forward to the weekend????????? I know I am.

Get to change my weight ticker or is it tracker  LOL!!! again today.  My jeans are still way tight, so thats discouraging.  But I do feel better emotionally knowing I can do this…I CAN GET THIS WEIGHT OFF!!!!

Ok..bye bye for now.  Love you guys!!!

Thanks for all your help always!!

Hi Buddys.  I’m really in a bad spot here at home.

My 20 year old son came to live with us last October 2007.  It was only to be temporary while his wife went to school.  They have since divorced, and I can’t seem to get him to leave.

I love him dearly, but I need him to move.  I’ve gone over this in my head over and over, but just can’t get the words I want to say.

As always I’ve been praying for Gods guidance, but I’m stuck.

Hopefully someone can give me some advice or suggestions on how to do this without hurting his feelings.

Thank you guys…Love you All

Good Tuesday Morning my buddys :)  Hope everyones Labor Day weekend was a relaxing, fun time for you all.

I was thinking lately about my “wish list” for my life.  I think when you become sick things look very different.  You look at life in a whole new perspective.

I’ve made many lists of “Dreams” in the past, but I sat down and seriously wrote my best dreams and wishes.

• First & obvious, lose this unwanted weight
• Have many grandchildren
• See my children really be happy in life
• Have a BuddySlim Reunion
• Get to Disneyworld (going in October [fingers crossed])
• I’m adopted, so I’d love to find my birth parents and or siblings.  I’ve tried with no results.  Any one have suggestions?
• Have God lead me into a volunteer position with the handicapped/down syndrome children (they always tug at my heart)
• Live on a lake
• Travel to every state
• Go to Canada to meet my best friend

What are your dreams?  Do you just have one BIG Dream, or do you have a list like I do?

One does not make friends; one recognizes them.

Friendship is in loving rather than in being loved.

He who is true to one friend thus proves himself worthy of many.

God bless you all…sending Big Hugs all around

September 1, 2008.  A new start, a new month and so many changes.  I changed my profile pic and it really makes me sick to think I have let myself go so badly.  This is the BIG version of me.  I promise to God, Myself and all my Buddys I will be showing of SMALLER version of myself soon

Tommorrow is back to work for so many including my husband.  Makes me sad.  We never really had any “alone” time.  Family all around.  I love family but sometimes……………………………..

I also wanted to send this message out, and I’ll probably post it to make sure my buddys receive it.

I’ve always had a few problems commenting on blogs with new buddys. Its frustrating, so I usually send them a message.

Today I am sad because I can’t comment on ANYBODYS blogs :(  Not even my buddys I’ve had for the last year

So I wrote Dr. Marc and asked if there was solution.  I’m sure hoping its an easy fix.  So to all my buddys I haven’t commented on, hopefully tommorrow I’ll have the answer.

God Bless You All….Smile….Be Happy….Love Life….God is soooooooooooooooo Good!!!

Love you all my special buddys