by michemb 13 Sep 2015

I'm back, have missed you all, sooooo busy. The family reunion was a huge hit unfortunately I missed part of it. I ended up in the hospital ER for 30 hours, I was worried that I was having another diverticulitus attack but luckily it was a stomach virus. I think the fatique and stress had a lot to do with it as well. I am so happy that I will not have to cancel my surgery on the 30 of Sept. It will be a difficult time but that will be a problem solved.


I was the scheduled cook for Saturday night with the menu being Beef Wellington and Salmon en croute with my DIL. My children did me proud as they decided to do it for me. Everyone ooh and ahh about their fantastic meal the rest of the weekend, I have the greatest kids ever. On Saturday was scheduled the costumed dance and I was dissapointed about missing that however when hubby and I arrived at the Inn that we had rented for the weekend, imagine my surprise to find my entire family, (36) all dressed in costume and standing on the front steps to greet me with lots of applause, hugs and even more kisses. The tears were lowing then. I am so BLESSED that I need to pinch myself. I have the best, loving family one could possibly ask for and more.

The unpacking is going well. I will start with fabric and sewing room items today. Had the contractor in last week and hopefully it will be done before too long. Have been shopping online looking for ways to make it pretty and at the same time not to expensive. So many things to buy for the new house. I have two weeks let before my surgery and want to make the best of them as I will be laid up for a while. I am also behaving myself and trying to rest my weary body so that I am in top shape for the end of the month. Good news is all this worry, work etc, has helped me on my weight loss program and I am now down 28 lbs. YOUPEE for me. Only 5 more to go for my goal weight.

So for now I am missing my embroidery machine, I am taking that time to put together some new baby basket design series. Have not taken decent pictures yet of our new place so I will have to make you wait just a little longer, I promise to post them ASAP.

Hugs to all and hope you are all doing great,
Michelle

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by katydid 15 Sep 2015

Wow ! All I can say!

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by pldc 15 Sep 2015

Michelle I am so glad that your reunion went well. Your family sounds wonderful & very supportive. All the very best in your new home & prayers for your surgery @ the end of the month!~hugs~

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by cfidl 15 Sep 2015

Wow! glad you are health is good and you had a wonderful family reunion. I look forward to seeing the pics.

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by mechille 14 Sep 2015

I hope your surgery goes well I am also have surgery.. it's on my foot.... so I know what you mean about going to be laid-up for awhile.... but I am hoping to be able to embroidery some during that time. I will keep you in my prayers and hope all goes well. Let us know how things go and how you are doing.......God Bless.....Mechille

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by sdrise 14 Sep 2015

What a fantastic family!! Prayers your way for your surgery.. Hope you are enjoying the new house. Suzanne

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

thanks Suzanne,

we are enjoying the new house and we can see more and more of it each day (fewer boxes in the way lol). We know this is where we are supposed to be for our retirement and are still over the moon,
hugs
Michelle

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by sebsews 14 Sep 2015

Yes you are blessed! Congratulations on the weight loss. I will be praying you continue to be healthy and for your upcoming surgery. Suzanna

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

thanks Suzanna,
I am blessed and thanks for the prayers,
hugs
Michelle

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by chenille 13 Sep 2015

I am so sorry for your troubles....but things are looking up.
You have been in my thoughts a lot lately. I am still re organizing my sewing room after our basement disaster. I thought I was all set but it seems that the mover/packers re packed a lot of my labeled totes and took the labels off also. I am missing things that are not where they should be...grrr. Enjoy your shopping and I will be sending prayers your way for the 30th.
Hugs, Nadyne

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

Everyday it is getting better, fewer boxes, more energy, shorter days etc.. Hope to get my sewing room painted this week so that once the flooring and electrical are done, I can start putting things together.
thanks also for the prayers, they are welcomed and I am thankful
hugs
Michelle

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by noah 13 Sep 2015

We will be praying for you our cute friend hugs

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

thanks Carolyn,
I know the power of the cutie prayers and I know it will help get me through this,
hugs my friend
Michelle

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by lbrow 13 Sep 2015

Good to hear from you Michelle, bad about the ER trip . Take care of yourself and congratulations on your loving family. Sound like Family Values were instilled in their growing up stages keep us updated /Lillian

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

Thanks Lillian,
yes I guess we did something right in a family situation that wasn't always easy. I am so proud of my kids and their partners that I could burst.
hugs
Michelle

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by gerryb 13 Sep 2015

Never thought you'd be happy to have a stomach virus, huh!? Take it easy. And what a GREAT family you have!! Keep us posted!

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

Crazy isn't it. When the doc said it wasn't diverticulitus hubby and I both clapped at the same time, couldn't help ourselves.

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by gougousse 13 Sep 2015

Coucou Michelle,
Très contente d'avoir de tes nouvelles. Et c'est une joie de constater que tu as effectivement une si belle famille...je n'ai pas connu ça...
Repose-toi bien, Ah oui, félicitations pour avoir ateint ton objectif de pertes de poids. J,ai beau travailler là-dessus, diminuer les portions, faire de la marche, passer moins de temps "assise" ( ordi ou machine à coudre), ça ne bouge pas. Peut-être dû à certains médocs que je dois prendre et qui sont comme contradictoires avec la perte de poids OU je dois persévérer et faire un peu plus d'efforts encore.

Gros bisous, Céline

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

bonjour Céline
Belle famille, belle maison, superbe enfants et conjoint, oui je suis très chanceuse. En plus j'arrive à mon poids qui est si difficile à atteindre quand on vieillie. La vie est belle, rien de moins.
bisous
Michelle

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by crafter2243 Moderator 13 Sep 2015

Truly Michelle. It makes me tired just reading all the things you are doing or have planned. I am glad to read about your whole family meeting. That is always a joyful occasion. You sound so proud of them. Now take it a little easy so you are well for the upcoming surgery.

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

Yes I am happy that things are slowing down and getting back to normal. Hubby and I were going through everything we had done in the last month and it is enough to tire anyone out. We did ok for two old folks I think.
hugs
Michelle

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by basketkase 13 Sep 2015

Hi Michelle......glad to hear things have worked out for you all the way around..........I think the stress of the moving helped set you up for your illness and am so happy the move is behind you!! Can't wait to see your pics!!

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

Thanks,
Stress is a killer, try to work through it but sometimes it catches you anyway, will try for pics this week,
hugs

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by designgirl 13 Sep 2015

Take care of yourself, the work will wait. Isn't it great when you have a wonderful family. There is nothing like family to cheer a person up. I will be thinking of you on the 30th. Praying all goes well. Hugs Lynn

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

Thanks Lynn
Your right family is everything and I have the greatest. Thanks for the prayers, appreciate it
hugs
Michelle

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by pennifold edited 13 Sep 2015

Hi Michelle, so glad you had a good time. We've all missed your beautiful projects. I hope everything goes really smoothly from now on. Brilliant news on your weight loss. Looking forward to seeing your new home. Love Chris

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

thanks Chris,
Will try to post some more projects that I finished prior to closing up shop. Things are looking up here,
hugs
Michelle

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by lidiad 13 Sep 2015

Thank you for the update, Michelle. I'm sending you my best wishes for your operation at the end of the month and for a quick recovery. And congratulations for your weight loss :)
Hugs, Lidia

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

thanks Lidia

Looking forward to it all being done and over with,
hugs
Michelle

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by jrob Moderator 13 Sep 2015

Sweetie, it sounds like your little(r) body said, "ENOUGH". Take care of yourself and when you start to become tired, stop and rest. When too tired, I have learned to ask myself, "will it matter in 10 years if I do this today?"

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michemb by michemb 14 Sep 2015

Your right Jerrilyn,
Everything can wait and it will all get done in due time
hugs
Michelle

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