Quoted from Edna

 So, keep on truckin' (did I just write "keep on truckin'?"  *child of the 70's ALERT!*)

--There's a picture--and I totally get it!    Do you remember Red Snap Blue Jeans and that little truckin' man?  I don't know about anybody else, but I'll actually admit to loving the '70's!!  

Also, while I'm on here--does anyone know the reason why Ghee works so well for O's?  I kinda had a ghee splurge yesterday--probably 4-6 TBS, and woke up this morning feeling great...which was not how I was expecting to feel having overindulged--even in a good thing.  

I contains buytrate acid which is extremely healing to the intestines.  And a large percentage of the immune system originates in the gut.

Thanks Victoria!

I had to go back to taking Prevacid because of the NSAIDs I take for arthrits.  Don't really like to take it--but my stomach actually felt like it was inflamed--hurt when I breathed, etc.  I think Cherry Juice makes my stomach feel better, too.

Still trying to decide about the oxygen issue--I can deal with my power chair--it helps me live my life. I compensate for my weight by designing my own (very beautiful if I do say so myself!) dresses and having them custom made, keeping my hair, nails, make-up etc. done and always trying to wear a smile.  I guess for me, the O2 cannula in my nose makes me look sick, odd, etc.

I try to really work hard at keeping an upbeat attitude, and its especially important in ministry--if my life's not workin' for me I don't have much to share with others.  I guess from that perspective--the O2 issue moves me from capable to sick, and by default, incapable.  The other side of this issue is my muscle pains, in my legs & back particularly, if I don't stay oxygenated.

I've pretty much decided to try it without O2 this week-end if I can, and stay on it constantly when I'm away from school, in the hotel, etc.  Also, to conserve my strength, I'm going to make myself Not go shopping--so very hard for a Dallas girl.  

Boy, this getting healthy thing sure is a process!!  

Edna, I also want to thank you for your very kind words--I think you are really special, too!  

I'm with KimonoKat on the O2. Can't think without enough oxygen and certainly no shame in using what you need to in order to function. Look at the fact that you are still LIVING and doing something for yourself. Besides, it offers others the opportunity to show compassion.