Morning scare, complete with ambulance and emergency room visit

This morning, my husband got up and complained that he was hurting in his lower abdomen, on the left side.  The pain intensified and he ended up on his knees with his head on the couch.  He was in so much pain.  I was watching him, trying to figure out what to do.  Asking him, “Do you want me to take you to the hospital?”–When all of a sudden…he said…I think I am going to pass out.  

The next thing I knew he fell back…hit his head hard on the floor…   He made some horrible sounds…and then silence.  His eyes were wide open, he was not breathing, and his whole body was cold and clammy.  I called 911.

He came to not long after that…but was very disoriented.

The EMT came in and took him to the hospital.  I met him there, but by the time I did, he was feeling better.  Thank God.

They did a CAT scan of the area and determined it was a Kidney stone.  They could see it in his bladder.  They could also see a couple more in his kidneys.

We were sent home with some prescriptions and a screener to see if he can catch it to have it analyzed by a lab.  

Hoping that when that thing does come out, it doesn’t hurt him again!

It was draining.  And afterwards I had a mini binge.  Fear, anxiety, stress…my usual triggers…   We were both so exhausted we took a nap…woke up feeling a little sick to my stomach.

Just grateful it is over…and he is ok.  

He said when he was out, he said he went to a very peaceful place and there were colors that were more beautiful than he has ever seen.  He is convinced he may have gone to heaven.  He said he did not want to come back when he was there. 

Biggest Loser is making me cry…(warning spoiler if you haven’t seen it yet!)

Watching the 2nd half of the show…and it is so sad.  What a cool thing to see this man sacrifice for his wife.  So precious!  He also looked incredible and soooooo different!  Amazing…

Inspiring…

Ed

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/video/clips/heba-and-ed/640969/

AND they are from Raleigh, NC…about 10 mins from my town…and where I was born:)

Woopwoop!  Go Orange!

Today I wanted to rest…and guess what?

I had to work last night and my feet were still tired…aching actually.

So, this morning I called my Garden Center job and asked if they REALLY needed me and they said…”no…just rest.”  Was supposed to work tonight and got a call from the mall job and they said they had too many employees for tonight, so they wanted to know if I wanted to be off.   Reconsidering the job, wondering if I will stay.  It is VERY hard on my feet…and makes for a REALLY long day.

So…I got to rest!!!!!   Yeah!!!!   Isn’t that wonderful when you want something and you get it?  I love it when that happens. 

Still went to the Art Center and worked a little while, so that was good…and I still have to go out and do some marketing for them (going to wear my tennis shoes!).  But it was great to get some rest…and work sitting down: )  Plus I got all the Biggest Loser stuff done!

Planning to go and get the marketing done quickly so I can get back and watch Biggest Loser…and the debate!

Congrats to all the Biggest Losers!!!!

 Regretfully…I fell below the yellow line this week…and gained 1.  But feeling ok considering all the junk I ate this week! 

Stacey is this week’s BIGGEST LOSER!!!! Woop woop!

BIGGEST LOSER pound wise and percentage too!!!!!  for Week 3!!!!!

We lost almost 35 pounds as a group!!!!!

Great job everyone!

Name             current weight            pounds lost        percentage

stacey             227                                4.8                   0.021145374
Julie 251 4 0.015936255
kim 203 4 0.019704433
Katie 175 3.2 0.018285714
Catrina 210 3 0.014285714
Debbi  228.6 2.4 0.010498688
Kate 181.2 2.4 0.013245033
Dorey 152 2 0.013157895
Steph 236 1.4 0.005932203
Lisa 285 1 0.003508772
stacey 230 1 0.004347826
Joy 217 1 0.004608295
sandy 159 1 0.006289308
Nancy 151 1 0.006622517
Yarrow 144 1 0.006944444
Jo 209.5 0.5 0.002386635
Jenn 206.5 0.5 0.002421308
Ashley 235 0 0
Bette Jo 209 0 0
Katie 286 0 0
Nicole 242 0 0
Patricia 181 0 0
Rebecca Dawn 224 0 0
Tiffany 167 0 0
Lisa 195.2 -0.2 -0.00102459
Lori 241.3 -0.5 -0.002072109
Chrisie 240 -1 -0.004166667
Greta 270 -2 -0.007407407
Angel 334 -3 -0.008982036
Florence 258.6 -3.1 -0.011987626

Looks like some will be missing the show because of the debates! 

We will have to watch it online…and meet up in the forum to discuss it!

Have a GREAT DAY!!!!

Halloween candy is the debil!

Ok…is it just me, or is anyone else out there having problems binging lately?  Do you think it is all the halloween candy EVERYWHERE? 

I have eaten soooo much chocolate…I am surprised I did not gain more than just a pound this week. 

It is really crazy.  Everywhere I go there is candy and it is talking….no….SCREAMING at me to come and just have one little taste.  But then I go crazy with it.  Eating way toooooooooo much.

Help! 

My challenge to everyone (especially all the biggest losers out there) is no more halloween candy.  NONE…

can we do it????  And do you have any suggestions on how I can defeat this debil?

Are you fireproof?

My husband and I went to see a movie tonight, Fireproof.  It was so good.  People actually clapped after the movie.  Even the credits were sweet.

Just wanted to say to all of you that are married…or want to be, you may want to go and see it.  I believe it will be an instrument to change and heal many!

“A happy marriage has in it all the pleasures of friendships, all the enjoyment of sense and reason - and indeed all the sweets of life. - Joseph Addison

“A happy man marries the girl he loves; a happier man loves the girl he
marries.” - anonymous quote

hey y’all! Missin’ everyone!

So sorry to hear about Kama…she is so precious to all of us…one of those special people that ALWAYS is positive and uplifting.  Has only good things to say to everyone!  I was just thinking about her, and some other people on here that are just beautiful people…and then I saw the blog about her Dad.  So glad she loves the Lord and has His strength living inside of her…Thank you Lord for our friend Kama…be with her and her mom…comfort her, in Jesus’ name.

I worked today from 12:45 to 10:30 pm…but it didn’t seem like work.  It was fun…  I got to help during an event (talent show) at the Cultural Art Center.  And do marketing for them during an Art Festival.  I was in heaven.  I love living in a small town.

The Arts Council in my town is getting ready to open a building.  I showed the president some of my art work and she wanted to let me have a free booth today–to do demonstrations and show my work.  But I had to work…so I just couldn’t. 

In the new building they are opening…then will have studio space.  THAT is soooo EXCITING!!!!  I have dreamed of having a studio…and wondered where, how…when?  And it looks like it is getting closer and closer:)  I told the president that when the studio space is available, I want to be the first in line to rent a space! 

My food has been crazy…no boundaries.   Seems like the busier I get, the harder it is for me to control my food.  Still exercising, and gratefully the scale is still the same…

Have a great Sunday…remember to rest…

So then, there remains a sabbath rest for the people of God [it is available to us now]; for whoever enters God’s rest also ceases from his labors as God did from his. (Hebrews 4:9-10)

I missed Biggest Loser…getting ready to go and workout with the trainer…

I hate it, but I missed biggest loser, my husband…even though I called and reminded him to make sure it recorded (I already had it scheduled), he forgot….so i have to wait until Sat now…or maybe I can watch it online?  

I worked until 12:30am.  We had markdowns at Coldwater (so if you like their clothes, they are having a huge sale today)…I didn’t know what that was all about, but it is a lot of work.   I have never done retail clothing…so this is a new experience for me!

So tired.  Didn’t get to sleep until 3 am…and then something woke me up at 8am…couldn’t get back to sleep.  So now, I am just watching the clock waiting for 12:15, when I have to leave to meet with the trainer.

Have a bad headache…probably from the lack of sleep.

My weight is still going down 2 and then up 2…so tired of it.  Woke up thinking about fasting again.  Or at least doing the shakes for part of the time. 

Went outside and looked around at my yard…love my garden center job, cause I now have new plants all in my yard, and gardening is such a passion with me.  I just feel close to God when I am in the garden.  There was a squirrel making noises, and birds chirping from a near by branch.  The bird bath was full of clean, fresh water.  The grass was wet under my barefeet.   My kitty was showing off…climbing up trees and running back and forth.  We had a BIG rain storm last night, with thunder and lightining…so the weeds came up easily.  Felt good to just relax and “smell the roses” for a moment. 

Work again tonight.  Have already decided I am going to get something for me.  We get a considerable discount…and with the sale…it is just to inviting:)  There is a suede coat calling my name!  Originally $250…my price:  119.40…hmmm…should I go for it?

Ok…hope you all have a great day!

Biggest Losers, the show is tonight!!! What have you done today to make you feel proud? (repost)

 

Weigh in is due ASAP!!!

If you haven’t already, you can post it below,

Also want to know, what have you done to make you

feel proud????

  

The Biggest Loser Theme Song

“Proud” was used as the theme song for reality tv show The Biggest Loser on NBC performed by the artist Heather Small. The song was written by Heather Small & Peter Vttese and produced by Peter Vittese. The lyrics of the biggest loser theme song “Proud” is:

The Biggest Loser Theme Song : “Proud”by Heather Small

I look into the window of my mind
Reflections of the fears I know I’ve left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can’t stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It’s never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Still so many answers I don’t know
Realise that to question is how we grow
So I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can’t stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It’s never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

We need a change
Do it today
I can feel my spirit rising
We need a change
So do it today
‘Cause I can see a clear horizon

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
‘Cause you could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today
You could be so many people?
Just make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?

So….what have you done?

Week 2 Biggest Loser Challenge Weigh in HERE!!!!

Send 5 Buddies from our page:  http://www.buddyslim.com/biggestloser09

a booster telling them not to forget to weigh in…comment below when you get it done!

Post your weight here…you have until midnight tonight to get it in!  You can also email me…if you want it to be a surprise.

Don’t forget to post what you did today to make you feel proud????

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