[cakeladie]

Christina and Liz are you guys in the way of Irma ? if so BECAREFUL

[Gus1234U]

(one must consider that with what Jan has been thru lately, she must certainly have collapsed.... )

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by cakeladie

Christina and Liz are you guys in the way of Irma ? if so BECAREFUL

Cake, I have a thread in the social forum about the hurricane. Right now it is still too far away from me to know where it's going. After descending into panic mode I came up with a plan, actually several plans. I live in a mobile home, so if the storm heads towards me I'm getting the h e l l out of Dodge. I have a friend who lives about 100 miles north of me. There's no one living in her mother's house right now. She offered me and the critters the house to use if we need to evacuate. If the storm goes further east I will stay home and ride it out. Meanwhile I have my hurricane supplies. I stock up the start of the season. Tomorrow night when I get home from work I'll pick up stuff outside that could turn into a projectile. We should know by Friday night what direction it is taking along the state. If it's headed my way I'll pack what I need to evacuate and hit the road Saturday morning. The storm is not expected to get as far north as I am until Sunday. I should have plenty of time to get to my friend's ahead of it.

Aside from all the other worries that go with a storm as huge as Irma is the change in barometric pressure will trigger my fibro pain. Hmmm, need to remember to pack my heated throw.

If I remember correctly Christina is no longer in Florida, so should be safe.

To anyone in the path of the storm. Do what you need to be safe. Irma is one HUGE mother! I've stopped panicking, but she still scares the h e l l out of me.

[Kiya]

Hi all, so much stuff for everyone. The floods, the hurricanes, the fires… My state is being plagued with fire as well and the latest fire is about 45 minutes from here so it has been raining down ash on us. Breathing has been difficult and many of us have to wear masks. My prayers are with you all and all these affected areas across our country and our world. Add onto that the chronic pain we live with… It is all too much. But we will persevere.
Much love to you all!

[January]

Hi all, here I am.

First, Liz, I am so glad you have a place to take the critters and evacuate to for safety. Please be careful, my friend.

Kiya, the ash is horrible to breathe through. I had to do it years ago. Please take care of you and get plenty of masks. Wear them inside, too if you can.

Child and Shattered, I hope you are ok. How did your appointment go?

Gus, as always, you are right. I collapsed and couldn't sit here and work on the computer. Another construction man is to be here at any moment. This one is clean. The others have body odor so bad that they literally make me ill. I have to put Belle on a leash and hold her while they are here. They leave the door open.

The apartment is still in total chaos. There is barely a path to walk to the bathroom and Belle and I live in the LR now.
My friend has promised that as soon as they have finished, she will help me put everything back in order. I am not exaggerating about the chaos.

The depression, anxiety and panic are about to get me. I have an appt. with the new pdoc on the 29th. Surely this man has heard of depression, anxiety and panic disorder and will treat them all. I'm so afraid he won't help me and then what will I do?

Belle got mad at me and got in the office chair and sat with her back to me. She wouldn't let me touch her. She let me know what she thought of me. It wasn't at all funny at the time, but it's cute now. She did the same last night. This construction is rough on her, too and she doesn't like being on a leash all day.

Gus, thank you for the beautiful flowers. The one with the pic of the mountain gave me great joy. They all did, but that one, made my soul glad.

I love you all and I will try to check in more often. I'll try every day, but I can't promise. Please, everyone stay safe and know that I love you all.

[Gus1234U]

how is it that i have come to care for you all so much~!! ??
you are my dearest friends, and i energize the universe daily for your support and good fortune~~~

[cakeladie]

Jan Sunny the cat does that to me when he is upset with me. If hubby comes close to me sunny suddenly appears and gets between us. It's kinda funny and cute.

Liz I am glad you have a plan what's going to happen to the horses ? Our news is showing that just about all of Florida is going to be hit. We have friends down and there and I have been texting them all to make sure they are all ok. No one is taking a chance on this storm.

I believe Christina moved to Florida so she should be there. I know her husband was in the hospital I hope he is better and I hope she gets out of the way. It's just one thing after another.

I have been using my breathing machine more and more with temps here at 106 which is a record for my town. It's unreal. And it's been muggy like you would not believe it between lupus, fibro and RA I don't know which end is up.

Take care everyone and update us liz when you can

[BlueEyedMama]

Hello my friends,

I have not posted in a long time but I have kept you all in my thoughts and prayers.

August was a really tough month for me with half of it spent in ICU. After feeling pretty darn good for most of the summer the perfect storm hit with ruthless force on the night of August 2nd. It started with a minor heart attack soon followed by sepsis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, and severe ischemic colitis. I was released 16 days later and put on bed rest at home. I am slowly getting better but I am not eating well and have lost 48 pounds since being in the hospital.

My doc almost put me back in the hospital this morning but begged her to let me continue home care with the nurse coming to my homeevery other day to give me fluids and antibiotic through an IV. All this craziness is the main reason for me being MIA.

I miss you and keep all of you on my mind and in my heart. Those of you in the path of Irma in my prayers and sending all those struggling with health issues positive and healing thoughts and vibes.

Please take care and stay safe. *Group Hugs*

PS.....Cake stay cool as we both know what severe heat does to us Lupies!!!

[Gus1234U]

(it was so good to see you online yesterday, Blue~!! i was really concerned about you~)

[~Christina]

I'm here , I am indeed in Florida , I'm on the west coast Tampa area.

The storm is tracking more to the west which is not so good for me.

The roads are all going to be a parking lot, I have a friend that it has taken 14 hours to get what would normally be 6 maybe 7 hours.

My daughter is staying with us, we have 2 dogs and now her cat. We will not leave our pets. No shelters here accept pets

My husband is on antibiotics since Tuesday, and earlier today had to take him to the er as his breathing got labored, it's COPD.

I'm trying to keep things in perspective that we will indeed be okay it just won't be easy.

Ugh ugh ugh my pain is ramping up but maybe that will kick in adrenaline keep me going?

Stay safe anyone in this monsters path

keep losing my balance

I've been walking around so slowly (slower than a snail), because litirally, the pain is that bad- that I can't walk normally, because I can't keep my balance

I'm even sick if I stay standing for too long

[cakeladie]

Christina do you have a plan? Supplies? Please don't leave it till the last minute. And please make sure you have any meds you need.

Take care and keep us posted we care about you and want to make sure you are safe.

Liz and Christina take care and be safe.

[Gus1234U]

think: DRY

[lizardlady]

Oh Gus! We could use that desert around here!

Am sore and tired from hurricane prep, but all the outside stuff is taken care of. I did a test packing of my truck this afternoon. The cats, dog and our supplies will fit in the truck. It will be a squeeze, but it'll fit. I was going to pack clothes and food tonight. I'm pooped. I'm not going to do much of anything tonight. I can pack clothes and food fairly quickly tomorrow.

Christina and anyone else in the southeast, you're in my thoughts. This monster is going to hit more than Florida.

Jan, I'm sorry you are having to deal with such a mess. I hope they finish soon.

Shattered Sanity, please be careful not to fall.

BlueEyedMama, what an ordeal! I can understand wanting to stay in your own home. It's more comfortable than the hospital.

[childofchaos831]

Had another, different shot yesterday for my back. So we wait and see again. Also had a CT Wednesday, ordered by the surgeon. He brought up a partial fusion as a possible solution, if this shot doesn't help. I see my pain doc on the 13th and the surgeon again on the 14th.

Still pretty sore today. Already taken 2 tramadol of the 3 I can have a day. Woke up nearly unable to walk from the pain in my lower back and neck, and then about an hour ago the cyatic nerve was getting pinched again. Still feeling the nerve, the tramadol didn't get rid of the pain, but at least I can breathe when I walk now.

Gonna try getting out of the house in a little bit. I have 3 months clean from drugs and alcohol today, and want to go to my home group meeting and get my key tag. Usually I would have already left, but I don't want to go too early so I don't burn out before the meeting. It's not til 8:30 and it only just about 5 now.

[January]

Liz and Christina, please take care. I can't imagine facing down a hurricane, much less being in poor health and doing it. I am thinking of you, your families and critters.

Child, my spinal shots have really made a difference in my quality of life. They were hard to get through, but they were well worth it.

Gus, that lovely lacy flower is just breathtaking! Thank you so much for all of the pics.

Mama, it's so good to hear from you. I'm so sorry that you've been so sick. I know you don't want to go to the hospital, but please take the best care of you that you can.

Cake, I'm sorry that it's so hot and humid. I wish so much you had an air conditioner.

Has anyone heard from Kiya?

I discovered that Belle's two broken teeth are looking worse and that her gum is inflamed. I'm sure they'll have to remove the teeth when she has her surgery next month. She's eating well though and doesn't seem to be in any discomfort. We have a good time play fighting. What did I ever do without Belle? She hasn't been mad at me today and I'm so glad!

I made it to the stylist and got my hair cut today and also made it to the store for groceries. I even got them put away. Of course, I had to have a nap before I couldn't get them all put away. I'm so grateful to have some supplies again.

Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Liz and Christina, please check in as soon as you can so we'll know you're all right.

I love you all.

[childofchaos831]

Jan, the shots helped early on, but lately they haven't been doing anything for the pain. I am still having days where I can hardly get out of bed and leaving the house is out of the question altogether. It's been a year since the accident (Sept 10th, 2016) that started this all. U had fibro already and would get some back pain, but nothing like this. Most days my pain is at least an 8, if not worse. Added to that, the doctors took away NSAIDs, because of stomach issues, so I only had Tylenol for a bit. Now, I at least have the tramadol, but I'm scared to take it all the time because I have a history of addiction, and really don't want to go down that path again. I wish I could just sleep all the time, and avoid it all, butf that's just not possible.

[lizardlady]

Child, congratulations!

[lizardlady]

Hi folks. I posted about this in the social forum. I am packing my truck and getting the h e l l out of Dodge. Latest update of the track moved very slightly west, but my area is still in the projected path of the eye. Much as I love my house and as well constructed as it is, it's still a manufactured home. I'm not willing to take the risk of taking a direct hit.

I'm taking the computer with me but am not sure how long power will last or if I'll be able to get on line. I made be out of touch here for a few days. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Please keep 'em coming. We need them. I will post when I am able to.

Christina, you're in my thoughts.

[Gus1234U]

[childofchaos831]

Take care, Liz! Look forward to hearing from you once it's all over!

[Kiya]

Eek!! Take good care Liz! I'd do the same!! Many good wishes to you (and all of Florida) as this monster washed ashore!!!!

[Kiya]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

think: DRY

Sigh... And here we need RAIN, the fires have been so bad. It's been raining ash. People here haven't had that since 1980 when Mt. St. Helens blew.
We got just a sprinkle of rain tonight. Thankfully the winds changed which saved a town on the edge (40 minutes from me) and one of our oldest lodges was saved (again). Started by a teen lighting a firework grrrrr. Much of the Columbia River Gorge will never be the same (but will regrow, as forests do...). It will take many years for the pristine beauty to return and the trails to open. I still don't know the status of my friend's house and I-84 is closed indefinitely. The fire also jumped the river. That teen will be tried as an adult. I think he's 15. He just threw his life away.
I can breathe better now- had to wear a mask and use an inhaler for days. That steroid also wore me out and put me in fibro flares and severe chronic fatigue.
Getting by with a little help from my friends.

Praying/ wishing everyone is safe across our highly disrupted world!!!!
Hugs

[Gus1234U]

[January]

Oh gosh Kiya, I knew it was bad, but had no idea of the scope of the disaster out there! I'm so glad it's stopped. I don't think that 15 year old could have had any idea about the disaster he was causing.

The weather is beautiful here. It's in the low 70's and cool at night. It's to last at least a couple more days and I'm so thankful for that.

I hope Liz and Christina can check in with us soon.

Thank you for the beautiful pics, Gus. You sure know how to choose the most beautiful ones. I love to see what you've chosen for us. It's like getting a present!