MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

heartnsoul76

annette - thanks for that insightful perspective! I knew to embrace happiness whenever it appeared, but never thought about the bad times being fleeting, as well. Definitely need to learn to look beyond those! And I'm going to read this to my 21 year-old, who is of course convinced things will NEVER get better - LOL. They are so dramatic at this age!

Great news, OG!

Glad your migraine is petering out, mjg - I get those hellacious things, too.

walker2222

I was reviewing the topics on my iPhone and deleted from my favs. Hate it when that happens. Doing better but neck is stiff.



Marlegal I remember the first day I was able to get out after my second surgery and was walking around the lake in the park next to the house. Was experimenting taking pictures with my phone. Captured a rainbow in the waterfall, walking in nature was one of my best days.

annettek

MJB- here is hoping that migraine is gone...(soft hug)

3jaysmom

annette, who is the author of that book? sounds like the one i enjoy.. "In the Meantime" by an idian woman. ill get her name and post it in a sec. i LOVE her books.can never even SAY her name, much less spell it, but im sure some of you have read her books.. Iyanla Vanzantis her name....

jo1955

Good Morning Middies - Haven't posted lately, but have been keeping up with everyone.

                            

Meece

You said it, Jo!

Sherryc

TGIF is right!!!!

annettek

Happy Friday everyone- Granny- here is book info- you can get a used copy on Amazon for like 3 bucks

The Search for Serenity and How to Achieve It by Lewis F. Presnall (Jun 1959)

You don't need ot buy the new edition from the 90s-the orginal is perfectly fine:)

barbe1958

I have serenity already..... I am lucky, I know!

Meece

Barbe, is the baby here yet?

chrissyb

Eli, very interesting pic at the top of the page

elimar86861

That is the 1952 woodcut, Puddle, by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher.

elimar86861

Cancer was barely on my radar about five years ago.  Then my mom got lung cancer.  Then I got breast cancer.  Then I started hearing of a lot of people MY AGE also getting breast cancer (on here, of course, but I mean IRL.)  So, today I got the registration form for Relay For Life.today and at the bottom are boxes to check regarding one's experience with cancer. I checked all four: Self, Relative, Friend, and  as Caregiver for.  It's moments like these that The Beast just seems so unconquerable.

barbe1958

HAH! I thought it was an Escher!!

Baby born Wednesday night at 10:31. 7 lbs 13 oz of George. Baby and mom doing fine! Didn't realize I hadn't mentioned it on this thread, sorry!

elimar86861

                                                

Congrats, Granny B.  Named after the stuttering King, right?  What's your GK total now? 

chrissyb

Congrats on Grandbaby #3 Barb!

elimar86861

Chrissyb answered my question (posting almost simutaneously, like she was reading my mind!)

Sherryc

Elimar-we have our Relay for Life survivors dinner on Monday.  I have never been of course as this is my first year, but I do know several people who will be there.  For some reason I am feeling really funny about going.  I did sign up and will go, guess maybe it is just because it is all new to me.

elimar86861

I didn't do Relay last year, timing was bad, so I will be a first timer this year, too.

Eph3_12

so E-did Escher draw that picture or did he actually do wood cut on top of a drawing or do you know?  His work intrigues me, but I know very little about him--guess I have time to research him a bit since I'm not having to go, go, go all the time with DD right now.

lynniea

Hi ladies Doing pretty good a little nauseous but ok.  My cousin signed me up for breast cancer walk in New Britain CT.  Team Lynn.  My 2 niece's might be running in it. Everyone have a good weekend

Sherryc

Lynniea glad to hear your up and about.  Hope the nausea subsides soon.

lynniea

Thanks Have a nice weekend

JeanneR

TGIF? Thanks God I'm Female?

walker2222

I am going to get out and enjoy the sun after work.



Lynn -glad your doing better



Barb congrats on #3, boys are fun



Eli love the picture too, love the images in the woods



My SIL is in the hospital, had to have surgery for obstructed bowel. She will have to wear a pouch for awhile they not for sure yet but there was some damage. Will know more later today. Keep her in your prayers

Sandeeonherown

Barbe- congratulations!!!

Elimar- good for you joining relay for life...figur ei will get into running in the spring when my foot/ankle back stuff is normal again...I know what you mean re. cancer...befor elast June...cancer was something my 'ex's family members all go, conquered and moved on from ...now it seems that everyone I meet has cancer or has a family member who has or has had cancer...maybe it is just on my personal radar right now??? not sure.

jo1955

Lynn - Glad you are feeling better

Barbe - Congrats!!!

mjb - Positive thoughts and prayers for your SIL

Eli - Woo Hoo on joining relay for life.

Enjoy the weekend Middies 

lynniea

Yes feels good to get this started.  My biopsy came back negative. Praise God.  Hope everyone has a good weekend.

jo1955

Lynn - Doing the happy dance for the negative biopsy!

lynniea

Thank you