"All the world's a stage", and this is my part

• Just wanted to catch everyone up that didn't already know

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  I haven't posted anything on my blog since early October, and then it was all about my mother-in-law's battle with cancer. Well, for all those on facebook and twitter ya'll already know this, but for those who only follow this blog she did pass away on October 5th.
  
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 11:18am EST
  by Grace

• My mother in law...the latest

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  Just a quick note:
  
  My mother in law is in the hospital, and right now we're just trying to hold it together.
  
  Her breast cancer came back with a vengence, and, unfortunately, has somehow invaded her liver which is now in the process of shutting down. There are' [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
  by Grace

• My new start...I know again :-p

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  I'd fallen so far off the wagon that I'm just starting over with the weight loss.
  
  The good news: I haven't made it back to my all time high of 264.4 lbs Yay!
  The bad news: I have gotten back to 243.4 lbs Yikes!
  
  I know that this' [...]
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  Posted: June 09, 2009, 4:18pm EDT
  by Grace

• Not much going on, but here are the highlights

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  Life is slowly starting to slow down a bit. Work is still work and hubby and the kiddos are all relatively well and happy.
  
  We've switched to Fios at our house and have LOVED it. More channels over all and more HD channels...woohoo! The best part? It's cheaper [...]
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  Posted: May 02, 2009, 12:49pm EDT
  by Grace

• Wow! it's been nearly 3 months!

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  I promise that I have been very busy, but I also have let several things slide. This blog for one...my weight for another.
  
  I am going to try my best to get back on track with both shortly. In the meantime you can always follow the Twitter feed [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2009, 8:12am EDT
  by Grace

• Weekly Weighin

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  I have to get back on track...wow! So my goal this week is simple...exercise 3 days this week for 30 minutes (I mean I was doing 1 hour 5 days a week before I slipped...so back up on that horse as it were.) Anyway, here are my results and as [...]
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  Posted: January 26, 2009, 10:00pm EST
  by Grace

• No weigh in for me this week

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  Lots going on at work and at home, but mostly work...the Super Bowl...Gasparilla...and yesterday the inauguration...not that any of these have a direct impact on my workload (except Gasparilla), but the station has stayed busy with coverage. A lot of the people I work with have stuff [...]
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  Posted: January 21, 2009, 9:28am EST
  by Grace

• Weekly Weigh In

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  Quick post...here are my results for this week...slowly getting back on track! Don't forget to head over to One Weigh at a Time to check on the rest of the group!
  
  All time high weight: 264.4 lbs
  Weight last week: 215.6 lbs
  This week's weight: 215.4 lbs
  
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  Posted: January 13, 2009, 9:25am EST
  by Grace

• My new year thus far!

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  I've been sick with (as I found out yesterday) the flu for almost 4 days now. Today is the first day that I've had any energy whatsoever. Still in bed, but not sleeping 14 to 16 hours today. Maybe, I'll be able to go to work tomorrow.
  
  For' [...]
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  Posted: January 06, 2009, 8:06am EST
  by Grace

• Taking it off together

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  Ok, I'm not doing too great this holiday, but I'm not doing horribly either.
  
  All time high weight: 264.4 lbs
  Weight last week: 215.0 lbs
  This week's weight: 216.8 lbs
  
  This week's personal gain: 1.8 lbs
  
  Overall loss since October 8, 2007: 47.6 lbs
  
  Here's the' [...]
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  Posted: December 26, 2008, 8:40pm EST
  by Grace

• Taking it off together

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  Ok so I'm starting all over as it were. Not really starting over, but trying desperately to get back in the swing:
  
  All time high weight: 264.4 lbs
  Weight last week: 214.2 lbs
  This week's weight: 215.0 lbs
  
  This week's personal gain: 0.8 lbs
  
  Overall loss since' [...]
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  Posted: December 17, 2008, 4:01pm EST
  by Grace

• Help support a great cause, by placing your vote.

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  I just voted in Care2.com's online contest to make 2009 "A New Year of Hope for Animals." If my shelter (Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, FL) wins this contest, then it will win a much needed $10,000 donation! Every vote in this online contest helps promote the need for pet' [...]
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  Posted: December 15, 2008, 8:54am EST
  by Grace

• Before I forget to do this AGAIN!!! Yikes!

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  This week's Biggest Losers are Leigh and Julie with a loss of 1.0 pound each. Please stop by and congratulate them!
  
  Here are the results for this week:
  
  Chris - 0.4 Gain
  Tammy - No Change
  Ciara - 1.0 Gain[...]
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  Posted: December 14, 2008, 3:34pm EST
  by Grace

• I'm trying to catch up!

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  For whatever reason the vacation in Colorado nearly 1 month ago and Thanksgiving being late this year has messed with the flow of my normal holiday progression.
  
  NORMALLY, we have Thanksgiving, followed by my hubby decorating the outside of the house and all of us decorating the inside [...]
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  Posted: December 09, 2008, 10:06am EST
  by Grace

• Taking it off together

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  I've been A LOT behind since vacation. This was not a good week for the group as a whole...just be warned!
  
  My Stats:
  
  Beginning Weight: 264.4 lbs
  Last week's weight: 211.6 lbs.
  This week's weight: 216.2 lbs
  
  Weight GAINED this week: 4.6 lbs.
  
  Total Loss thus' [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2008, 1:11pm EST
  by Grace

• Taking it off together Tuesdays....I know it's Friday...sorry

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  I'm getting ready for a much need vacation with my family so I apologize for my delay in posting this.
  
  I will not be on line all next week but plan to return on the 17th.
  
  Here's the groups results:
  
  Congrats to Clara for being [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2008, 4:29am EST
  by Grace

• There's a delay on the Weight Loss Post today

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  Due to circumstances beyond our control...the Taking it off Together Tuesdays will most likely be posted tomorrow. [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2008, 9:55am EST
  by Grace

• My Personal Election Rant, The Fabulous RAYS!!! and Taking it off together Tuesdays # 18 & #19

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  I've been out for a while as working at a news station during an election period is horrendous. Why? Because after our normal days work we must offer up something called "Free Time" to political candidates, regardless of party affiliation to say whatever they want in regards to their platform/bid' [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2008, 4:54pm EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off Together Tusdays #17

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  I was wrong...I haven't totally made it to the land of the living yet (still adjusting to early mornings), but I'm getting there.
  
  I had an OK week weight wise.
  
  My results
  
  Starting weight: 264.4 lbs.
  
  Last week's weight: 211.4 lbs.
  
  This week's weight: [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2008, 5:02pm EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off Together Tuesdays #16

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  Ok... I think I've finally started to adjust to doing a 4am shift again...so I'm returning to the land of the living...I think.
  
  I had a very good week weight wise.
  
  My results
  
  Starting weight: 264.4 lbs.
  
  Last week's weight: 214.6 lbs.
  
  This week's [...]
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  Posted: September 30, 2008, 6:41pm EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off Together Tuesdays #15 (I know it's Wednesday,but...)

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  Yes, I know it's Wednesday...I'm a little behind this week.
  
  ANYWAY, My week, weight wise, was not good. Here are my results:
  
  Beginning Weight: 264.4 lbs.
  Last Week's Weight: 212.4 lbs.
  This Week's Weight: 214.6 lbs.
  
  Total gained this week: 2.2 lbs.
  
  Total lost since [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2008, 7:37am EDT
  by Grace

• This is my 1st dNeero try

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  Posted: September 17, 2008, 1:19pm EDT
  by Grace

• Ok, I'm trying 2 new things

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  One is DISQUS for my comments, and the other is dNeero for earning a little extra money.
  
  Let me know what you think of either or both. [...]
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  Posted: September 17, 2008, 1:19pm EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off Together Tuesdays #14

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  Well, I surprised myself this week! I worked out 5 out of 7 days for anywhere from 30 minutes to an entire hour! I have to admit that thus far I'm am totally loving my Wii Fit, and apparently so is everyone else in the house as well. Last night' [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2008, 12:26pm EDT
  by Grace

• I just received an award!!!

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  It's been a while folks since I've gotten an award, but this one comes from SweetMummy
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The rules for this award are:
  
  1. The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.
  
  2. Link the person you received [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2008, 2:30pm EDT
  by Grace

• Taking It Off Together #13

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  Well overall the group did FANTASTIC! Me??? not so much. I gained, but I did lose in the body fat category. I also received a wonderful gift from my inlaws for my birthday (which was a week ago today), but it didn't arrive until yesterday. I got a Wii' [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2008, 10:02am EDT
  by Grace

• Baby Tea Leaves: HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS! (Here we go, ladies!!)

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  Baby Tea Leaves: HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS! (Here we go, ladies!!)
  
  
  Yes, this is just one more thing to keep myself motivated and honest! WISH ME LUCK, or better yet: JOIN US!! [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 3:12pm EDT
  by Grace

• "Why Women Should Vote" by Angelika

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  I was totally inspired by this post by Angelika. I must admit that I too am guilty of not viewing my right to vote as "an obligation" instead of the hard won privilege that people believed in enough to give their lives for. When you get a chance, do [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 1:05pm EDT
  by Grace

• OK I'm a day late in posting this: Taking it off together Tuesdays #12

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  For me this week went better than expected:
  
  Starting weight: 264.4 lbs.
  Present weight: 213.6 lbs.
  Weight lost this week: 0.4 lbs.
  TOTAL lost: 50.8lbs.
  
  This week we are adding a contest! It seems we all need motivation after all. So, for everyone who reports a LOSS (maintaining [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2008, 10:13am EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it together Tuesday #11

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  I didn't do so well this week, but I'm getting back on track!
  
  Beginning Weight: 264.4 lbs
  Present Weight: 214 lbs
  Weight Gain this week: 3 lbs
  Total weight loss so far: 50.4 lbs
  
  Thanks for keeping me honest.
  
  Here's how everyone else did this week (Overall' [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2008, 10:02am EDT
  by Grace

• Tropical Storm Fay update

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  Just so everyone knows...my family and I are doing fine. We're actually not getting that much rain at all! Go figure. My folks are getting more rain, but they are doing well too. My inlaws are just getting drenched over on the East Coast, but they have electricity and since [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2008, 12:00pm EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off together Tuesdays #10

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  Thanks for keeping me honest! Didn't lose, but didn't gain either...so maintaining is good right?!?!
  
  Here are my results for this week:
  
  Starting Weight: 264.4 lbs.
  New Weight: 211.0 lbs.
  Weight lost this week: 0.0 lbs.
  Total lost: 53.4 lbs.
  
  AND here are the reports for this [...]
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  Posted: August 19, 2008, 4:35pm EDT
  by Grace

• Taking in off together Tuesdays #9

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  I was actually shocked that I lost this week. Why? Because while I did exercise...a lot, I did not eat AT ALL the way I know that I should have. My mother in law had her birthday this past weekend and there was cake and m&ms so I was certain [...]
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  Posted: August 12, 2008, 10:36am EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off Together Tuesday #8

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  It's been a tough week food wise, but I still managed to lose a little. Thanks for keeping me honest!
  
  Here are my results for this week:
  
  Starting Weight: 264.4 lbs.
  New Weight: 212.4 lbs.
  Weight lost this week: 0.4 lbs.
  Total lost: 52 lbs.
  
  AND here [...]
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  Posted: August 05, 2008, 3:11pm EDT
  by Grace

• 2 Great Article Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders

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  My friend over on My Space posted these articles and I felt that they were both very good. One is called The 5 Types of Autism and the other is called Asperger’s Syndrome Information - "What is?". "Big Stuff" was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome about 3 years ago, before it [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2008, 3:48pm EDT
  by Grace

• Update on my mom & a word of thanks!

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  As most of you know, my mom has been in the hospital since Monday, July 14th, when she had her surgery. After a slight set back or two, I'm happy to let you all know that she is OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND BACK HOME! She still has some recovery [...]
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  Posted: July 29, 2008, 1:00pm EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off Together Tuesdays #7

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  I've decided to combine "The Weighty Update" with "Taking it off Together Tuesdays" mainly because I felt a little redundant posting one on Mondays immediately followed by the other on Tuesdays. So here are my results for this week:
  
  Starting Weight: 264.4 lbs.
  New Weight: 212.8 lbs.
  Weight lost [...]
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  Posted: July 29, 2008, 12:47pm EDT
  by Grace

• Update on my mom

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  Little worried:
  
  She's had a bit of a set back. She's back on oxygen & a heart monitor. They're sending her for some test right now to see if they can figure out what's going on with her. [...]
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  Posted: July 23, 2008, 11:20am EDT
  by Grace

• Taking It Off Together Tuesdays #6

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  Here are the reports for this week:
  
  Chris - 1 GAIN
  Tammy - 1 LOSS
  Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - 1 LOSS
  Grace - 1.4 GAIN
  Leigh - 0.5 GAIN
  Clara - 0.5 LOSS
  Dette - -1.5 LOSS
  Julie - [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2008, 9:40am EDT
  by Grace

• The Weighty Update

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  Starting Weight: 264.4 lbs.
  New Weight: 214.4 lbs.
  Weight gained this week: 1.4 lb.
  Total lost: 50.0 lbs
  
  It's been a rought week, but I'm alright. Moving forward. [...]
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  Posted: July 21, 2008, 3:57pm EDT
  by Grace

• Another one on my mom

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  We went to see her again this weekend, and "Little Bit" & "Big Stuff" were great. "Little Bit" was scared at first, but soon realized that it was just her "Mac". She's eating "solids" (soft food) again and walked about 200 ft. yesterday. The doctors are going to move her [...]
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  Posted: July 21, 2008, 9:26am EDT
  by Grace

• My mom's doing FANTASTIC!!!

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  Quick update:
  
  Yesterday she was moved out of ICU and into a "Regular" Room. Today they made her do her walks. First one was 25 ft. Second one was 50 ft. The most recent one was 150 ft. The doctors are very happy and if all goes well she [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2008, 5:15pm EDT
  by Grace

• The latest update on my mom's condition

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  Surgery was a success! She's in ICU until at least today, and then they will move her to a regular room where she will most likely remain until sometime next week. I saw her yesterday, and while she is very weak and incredibly sore, she's mentally very alert and more [...]
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  Posted: July 15, 2008, 9:56am EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off Together Tuesday #5

  Number of comments: 4
  Here are the reports for this week:
  
  Chris - 2 LOSS
  Tammy - 2 GAIN
  Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - 2 GAIN
  Grace - 4.6 LOSS
  Leigh - 1 GAIN
  Clara - 2 LOSS
  Dette - 1 LOSS
  Julie - [...]
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  Posted: July 15, 2008, 9:50am EDT
  by Grace

• The Weighty Update

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  Oh I almost forgot! And this is a Fantastic Week weight loss wise (of course it could be the stress, but at this point I'll take it!)
  
  Starting Weight: 264.4 lbs.
  New Weight: 213.0 lbs.
  Weight lost this week: 4.6 lb.
  Total lost: 51.4 lbs
  
  I FINALLY CROSSED [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2008, 3:59pm EDT
  by Grace

• Present update on my mom

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  She's out of surgery and in recovery and my dad let me know that all is well, and that he was about to get to see her. [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2008, 3:54pm EDT
  by Grace

• Latest Update on my mom

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  Just got a text from my dad and to quote him "The surgery on {my mom's name} is a miracle! Both surgeons are able to work at the same time! PRAISE GOD!" They were closing her up, according to the text, about 15 minutes ago. I will, of course, continue [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2008, 1:04pm EDT
  by Grace

• Just a brief note...

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  My mom went in for major surgery this morning and will be in surgery for approximately 6 hours. I can not go into too much detail as it is too hard for me to explain it adequately, but the long and short of it is (like we told "Big Stuff" [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2008, 10:11am EDT
  by Grace

• Lots going on...

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  "Little bit" turned 3 a few days ago add we had a crowd at the house. All of this around the July 4th holiday. I didn't follow my plan for weight loss as closely as I would have liked, but I did enjoy the time with friends and family.
  
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  Posted: July 08, 2008, 10:07am EDT
  by Grace

• Taking it off Together Tuesday #4

  Number of comments: 4
  Here are the reports for this week:
  
  
  
  Chris - 2 LOSS
  Tammy - change
  Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - Out Of Town
  Grace - 2.4 Gained
  Leigh - 3 LOSS
  Clara - 2 Gained
  Dette - 1 Gained
  [...]
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  Posted: July 08, 2008, 9:50am EDT
  by Grace