Granny and Zilla

Granny and Zilla,  

How are you gals doing?  Just checking in. . . .

Miss ya's!

SL

[cjacks]

SL

I think we've been abandoned .. they went 'blue' ... what ever the he**that is ..   just teasing ,  but everyone who went to the other side "you are ALL missed "..  we need you on forum

Jo

[sllowe]

Still miss ya's. . .hope you are busy w/the holidays and that your absense is not due to not feeling badly.  

You are both not allowed to pull any "disappearing Johhny acts" on us here. . . .

Seriously, Hope you are well,

Merry Christmas!

SL

[sllowe]

duh me, I meant that I hope your absence is not due to feeling badly. . . .

SL

[monotreme]

I second the "we miss both of you".  I did hear from Zil, she is tired from a trip.  Hope she returns to us soon.
Craig

[grannyhotwheels]

Hi ya'll,
Sorry I went AWOL on ya'll.  I have been having a flare up and just not feeling well.  My back and legs have really been giving me fits and I couldn't sit at the desk long enough to send anything.  I did look in a couple of times and lurk, but I have really been down and out.

It seems every time I have a flare up or go backwards a little I also for some strange reason get depressed.  I guess I am feeling sorry for myself.  I know, that's a lame excuse.

Any way I'm back now.  I'm still not feeling great but I promise to spend a little more time with ya'll.  Trust me I haven't found a new love.  You all are still the one.lol

I'll be praying,
Carol

[monotreme]

So glad to see your post Carol.  Sorry to hear of your flare up.  When you say that your back and legs are giving you fits, do you  mean increased pain?  I am sorry if that is the case.

I think it would be normal to get depressed when you have a flare up.  After all, you can't do what you would want to do and between that and the pain, I think  anyone would get depressed.

As you always say, I will be praying for you.
Craig

[sllowe]

Hi Carol,

Bout time! Only kidding.

I wish you were feeling well.  I see why you get depressed.  It's such a let down, your body lets you down, they you feel like you are letting others down, they you get down, aaaaaaaaaaah Just a vicious cycle.

Give those wheels of yours a rest.  Maybe Santy Claus will bring us all wireless keyboards. . . .now wouldn't that be nice.

Thanks for updating us.  I'm a hen by nature.  I hope they let up a little for you soon,
Be Well,
SL

[sllowe]

Do you all notice how retarded I am with my spelling and such anymore!!!!!!    It's making me nuts.  Please, in  the 1st paragraph 2nd sentence, those "they's" are suppose to be "thens". . . . I'm telling you, I'm too young for this s***t, ****, dislexic, lesioned -  brain slowed, back reaction time nonsense.

SL

[Quixotic1]

Hi!  Carol, so ggod to hear from and so sad that you're rollercoastering again.  Remember that depression is a PRIMARY effect of MS and it makes sense that it will rear it's head as the inflammation increases.  SL is also right, the end of the reprieve is enough to make anyone feel hopeless and down.  

Come sit and share our goodies.  So far tonight we've had the offer of ice cream brownies, chocolate and whipped cream, so the gettin's are good.

Also, I heard from Zilla and she is fighting fatigue and a headache.  I told her to show her little a** here and join us, so we'll see.

Dyslexics of the World!!  UNTIE!!

Love, Quix

[Heartshome]

I'm sorry that you're feeling badly. Also sorry that you're feeling depressed. I can understand that feeling, and Quix is right. I hope that you will be feeling better soon. You're in my prayers.

[LLWB]

So sorry you're not feeling well. Will say some prayers, and whip up some hot chocolate with whipped cream for you! Hugs. Take care..............Maggie

[uk2]

sorry your not feeling great, i hope this flare passes soon.  has anyone heard from zilla she did PM a while ago but i'v not heard from her since.

[sllowe]

Oh, man, I missed the feel well goodies last night!  

I'd share this cup of coffee and big homemade chocolate chip cookie this a.m. if I didn't just INHALE it. . . . lol. . .

Feel better soon gals. . . .

SL

[kitten o]

HI CAROL HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER.
I JUST GOT DONE BAKING COOKIES,
I'LL SEND YOU SOME. LOL
FEEL BETTER.
KITT

[grannyhotwheels]

Ya'll are killing me with the sweets.  Remember that I'm on a diet.lol  Oh well I'll cheat just a little.lol  
Thank all of you so much for all your prayers and words of encouragement.  I know that depression is a big part of this but it's not something I can sweep under the carpet, you know what I mean.  It just happens.

Yes, the pain is worse.  I sorta think it may have a little to do with the change in weather.  It went from fairly nice to Ice and frigid temps.  My back and legs feel like a constant charlie horse.

I have go to the doctor now but I have some other things to tell you and I'll post back as soon as I get home.

I'll be praying,
Carol

[Super_sally888]

Hi Carol,

Sorry to hear your body is acting up on you.
Hope your doctor can provide some relief.
Looking forward to hear from you soon.
Love and Prayers

Sally

[mokibear]

I too am sorry that you have had a flair. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I would share my cookies but I ate them all. haha

Moki

[grannyhotwheels]

Okay,  I'm back from the doctor.  It wasn't for me it was for my daughter.  Ya'll can congratulate me now cause I'm gonna be a grandma again.  yipppie!  She is 5 weeks along so we have quite a wait.  She is my only daughter and this is her first baby.  We are all just thrilled to death.

Don't get me wrong when I say this like I am but my son his wife and baby have had to move in with us and it will probably be for several months.  I think that this may have somthing to do with my depression.  When I said don't get me wrong well, this is what I mean.  It's hard having another woman in my house who does not believe in keeping things as tidy as I do.  Of course she does have an adorable 9mo. old baby girl to chase after constantly.  

My youngest son had to be uprooted from his room so they could have the bigger one.  I can tell it has upset him but the sweet little thing won't say a word.  They got in a financial bind and just couldn't make it on my sons salary.  My daughter-in-law whom I love very much has 1 semester of school left but took off for 1 year to be with the baby.  The year is almost up and she  will  be going  back to school.  Now my son wants to quit his job and go back to school also.  Hmmm, I wonder who would support them.

Now here goes another rant.  Every time I ask for money for something my husband tells me we don't have it but when one of our children need something he has no problem handing over 2 or 3 hundred dollars.  Don't get me wrong, as long as I'm able to help my children financially I will.  But, I think my husband is being a bit stingy with the money.  If he doesn't have at least $1,000.00 in the checking account at all times then he's broke.  It just really makes me mad.  Especially right here at Christmas.  I'm trying to by gifts and he gets mad because I'm spending money but he gave my son a couple of hundred dollars so he and his wife could do their Christmas shopping.  Go figure.

All of this added to the fact I'm in a bunch of pain - do you see where this is going?  Straight to depression.

Now do ya'll see?  Am I being silly or do I have a right to complain.  You can be honest, it won't hurt my feelings none.  Okay, well, maybe it will so try not to be to hard on me.  I feel like I'm being selfish but when I'm in pain I don't care.

I've rattled enough.  I love ya'll and I do hope everyone is doing okay.  I'll read down through the posts and see if I can give some encouragement to someone else who needs it.  Maybe I can help someone else who wants to vent.

I'll be praying,
Carol

[mokibear]

First congrats on being a grandma again!! That's wonderful news.

Now on to the other. You have every right to complain. They say women are hard to figure out but when it comes to men and their money, well I won't even go there. You have so much going on right now with your health and now a house full of people and with Christmas coming you want things to be just great. To have to listen to someone complain about spending too much money when it seems no problem to give other some would make me spitting mad myself.

I know you are feeling really down and you don't need this added stress with your pain. I wish I could help you out there but all I can do is be here and send you some cyber hugs. Vent away anytime and don't hold it in because that will definetly send you into a deep depression. You know we all will be here to support you.

Hang in there Carol. Things will get better for you soon. I feel it in my heart.

Praying for you
((((HUGS)))))
Moki

[sllowe]

OHYEA, you so have all permission to nag, rag, vent. . . with what is going on in your house, totally meets all the criteria.  

I'll just say that I cannot imagine what it must be like to have some folks living w/you without any regard for tidiness, or how you manage your home.  It's different when it's guests, as when they leave, you clear away the rubble, get things back in order, etc., but shacking up there.  Room changing, kids uprooted, my goodness Granny. . . .whew .....Good Luck or 'Good Night," as Larry the Cable guy would say. . .ha/ha. . .

Congrats on the gran-baby on the way though, sure this will seem small when it's all said and done, but nonetheless a tough one to get through, and tougher w/holidays,

Be well,
SL

[monotreme]

Hi Carol.  So glad  your daughter is having a baby!  Something to look forward to in 2008.

About your husband, I am afraid that I am opposite.  I usually do not complain about my wife spending money and I rarely even keep track of what she does with the money.  however, I think she is more worthy of it than my children, especially the older ones.  I don't know why I feel that way.  

My wife's father  has always handed over money to his adult children very easily too.  He feels obligated to always be there for his kids and meeting all their financial needs.  So do you think your husband feels that way ???  That he is obligated as a father to always take care of his children but you, as his wife, can do without if he thinks it is necessary??

I am so sorry.  Especially at Christmas and with all your pain,  I will pray that your husband will open his heart and change his financial habits and that you can find some peace this holiday season.  You really deserve to be able to buy whatever you want for someone.  At least that is my opinion, for what it is worth.

Craig

[Momzilla]

Hey, I hear congrats are in order!  Woo Hoo!  I have five, count 'em five BOYS.  I know it will be thrilling when they start to have families, but there's got to be something special about your daughter having her first baby.  Awwww.  

Glad you're back!  Now take care of yourself, her and that husband of yours.  He needs a good talking to.  Can't you force him to watch Dr. Phil, or something?  Dr. Phil would know what to do...After all these years of marriage, why do you need to ask for money?  That's just not right.  Have you spoken to him about it?  I'm probably the wrong one to ask, because I'd have him in marriage counseling by now or tied up in the basement.  You know me!  

Now who else are we looking for?  Dagnabbit I think it's so rude when people disappear without a word for a while, leaving everyone to worry!  Tarnation!

Take care, everyone, and feel well!

Zilla*

[kitten o]

YEAH!
BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
IT'S A GIRL.  LOL
KITT