BeckyCW

Wow, great articles. Thanks for posting them! BeckyCW

I have no change in weight to report, but I did just return from the gym! (This week's goal of 4 workouts: 1 down, 3 to go.) And Kim, thanks for the recipe, I may just try that tonight -- it sounds good! BeckyCW

Paddy, I'm praying for those docs to do something wonderful and QUICK, so that David is home soon and you're both able to relax. You know we're all praying for you both. BeckyCW

Angie, I'm sorry to hear your dad is having a hard time, and hope next week will bring a new plan of attack to wipe this out. Continued prayers... BeckyCW

Cindy, what a beautiful message. I hope you do plant some bulbs in pots and move them with you! BeckyCW

Debi, good to see your update. I hope your grandson is doing better, and that your son will make many baskets just to prove you wrong. So sorry to hear about your coworker and that you missed her service. You're one of the people I watch for here, even if I don't write often. May your only goblins be the ones ringing the doorbell tomorrow night! BeckyCW

Very interesting news! I'm not much of a wine drinker, except for a glass of white zinfindel now and then, or a good reisling. (Of course I don't drink enough to know what's going to BE good... sometimes I just get lucky when there's wine at a party.) But maybe I'll go on a quest to find a red wine I like! BeckyCW

Rich, just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and hoping you feel much, much better soon. Hang in there! Praying for us all, BeckyCW

Thanks for letting us know, TeeTaa. Prayers coming for Evelyn, James and the rest of the family. BeckyCW

Terra, I'll be looking for the results to come with good news for your mom. In the meantime, I hope you can all find ways to get the tests off your mind and enjoy life. I know it's a tense time -- hang in there and know that lots of us are thinking of you and praying for the best. BeckyCW

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this,. I hope and pray they do figure it out and get her back home and out of pain very soon. BeckyCW

Joni, I'm so sorry, but glad to hear you are dwelling on the happy memories and not the painful ones. I'm not sure if it's appropriate to say "Happy Anniversary," but I wish you a day full of celebrating your love for Robert and his for you. BeckyCW

Alisa, thanks for the articles -- and Kathy, what a great idea! BeckyCW

Don't know how I missed this, too -- Hope you're still celebrating!!! Will NED be handing out candy with you on Halloween? BeckyCW

Hope you're having a great time in San Francisco as we speak! BeckyCW

Curtis, the scholarship sounds like a lovely tribute to Becky, and I know everyone there will be moved by your stories and your obvious love for her. I pray you will have a good weekend and that the family and friends there will move closer together around you and Katie. BeckyCW

I'm very sorry to hear about your dad's spread of disease and his pain. I hope the doctors will find something to make him better and decrease the pain very soon. Praying for us all, BeckyCW

Yep, that's my brother! He actually ENJOYs that camping trip, comes back and hears the doctor say he wants to increase the cisplatin, and says, "Bring it on!" If I didn't already know he was crazy, here's confirmation, right? (I love crazy folks. Bring 'em on!) BeckyCW P.S. Go, David, Go!

Ellen, So far, only once this week: Monday. I've been at a conference for the last 2 days, but hoping to walk tonight, walk tomorrow with a friend, and yoga Sunday. That'll be 4. I hope. Nag away... I need it! BeckyCW

Fay, Happy Birthday! You amaze me. Congratulations for checking off so many things on your list. Hope you're adding some new fun ones. BeckyCW

Oh, that was a real groaner! BeckyCW

Betty, I don't know how I missed this before, but I'm so THRILLED to hear you're in remission! You GO, girl! (Oh, you already did that... Glad to hear you had a good trip, too.) Happy dancin' here, still, BeckyCW

Well, you're all doing so much better than I am. Andrea, your 6 measly pounds is 8 more than I've lost! (I've gained 2.) But like Ry said, muscle weighs more than fat, and that MUST be it, since I've been working out once a week whether I need it or not. I took a "class" by phone last night -- a free thing from a motivational coach -- on changing one habit. (I said, "Do I have to pick just one?" She said yes.) So I picked exercise. By the end of the class I had committed to exercising 4 days a week. We shall see. That'll be the key for me. I lost 15 pounds over the past year, but then stalled. I keep going up and down these 2 pounds, and currently I'm up. I'm hoping you'll all help hold me accountable for my "4 days a week" of exercise. I need all the nagging I can get. BeckyCW

Thanks, Tina! Here's to progress! BeckyCW

Karen, I'm so sorry to hear this latest news. I hope your dad is more comfortable now and that your mom is keeping her faith through all this. (I know she is.) My prayers are with your family. BeckyCW