Recent Posts by Gabrielle2007

Thanks Joe, Summerset & Liz B...

I guess I am just reaching out to people as I feel "lost" here....I guess I just want him to feel that other people are thinking about him...besides his mom.  After I watched the videos from NBC....I have just been edgey {sp?}, praying helps...but only briefly. 

You are right about the chocolate in the summer...of course...it's ok in the winter..  I've already had to send him a blanket and a pillow.....just too much to mention, laundry detergent, dish soap, washcloths, hot plate, pot, pan, cooking utensils, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodarant, babywipes, floss, ...you name it...lip balm..gum...crystal light packets for their water...

One of his buddies was so hungry, he ate goat meat with the villagers and got tape worms! 

If any of you are curious....google NBC, Confronting Afghanistan's Valley of Death...there are 3 seperate reports.

Oh Jane....my heart goes out to you and your family.  Prayers for strength and peace during this time.  God bless all of you!

Here's a link:  The soliders appreciate ANY thing......especially aknowledgment...and being told they are not forgotten.  Then I would say FOOD and BABY WIPES { as showers are not able to be taken as much as they desire } Toliet paper...personal hygiene ...protein powder...

I found "Hormel" makes meals that consist of chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing...{definately not a contest diet } for $2.00 at Walmart....all they have to do is pop it in the microwave.  { They don't have real toliets but they were sent a microwave & when they are not on patrols or missions...they do have access to post messages!! yeah.}

http://www.militarysos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175608

59 more days until he comes home for 2 weeks and then back to Afghanistan!  That's gonna' be difficult.  Keep them in your prayers and thanks so much for asking. 

Hi EVERYONE,

I haven't been around AT ALL... I lost my job and actually it is a blessing I am so much happier.  I have been working with my husband doing hardwood floors!  {what a challenge!}

...just wanted to give you all an update on my son.  It turns out, him and 2 other soliders that were going to Ranger School, were only allowed to "qualify" with the tests.  The army decided that they were going with the others to the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan.  They were sent over "under" 70% strong and Tim is the RTO and was promoted to Specialist, and is looking forward to Sgt. soon!    It's very dangerous over there now and if any of you would like to send a note of encouraging words and thoughts he would appreciate it.  It's very primative there and I have been sending Cliff bars as Tim puts them in his pocket so he will have something to eat while on patrols.  He has lost about 25 pounds since the middle of July!  They didn't get mail for about 8 weeks as it was too dangerous for the helicopters to land. Here is his facebook link " Timothy Shenberg"

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=604992567

and here is his address:

SPC Shenberg, Timothy

B-CO 1-26 INF 3-1 IBCT

KORENGAL OUTPOST

APO AE 09354

Thanks everyone...just a couple minutes out of your day can truly encourage and brighten someone elses!

Joe ~ {poor guy...sorry you saw this so late}  hee hee...

Remember I titled it...."Opinions" on Eat Right for Your Type and I truly value your opinion, Joe.  I had to post it....'cuz I was intrigued because some people seem so "sold" on it.  It says type B's should give up chicken.....I don't believe it.....I've had much success eating chicken as a main staple in my diet. 

"Cow puckey" = Eat Right for Your Type

Haven't been online too much ~ my job will take me away from the computer & driving all over the county to measure new houses & buildings that have permits out on them.  I have one co-worker with me...fortunately we go to the gym on our lunch hour and get some cardio in.  When I'm being good ALL my meals will be packed in a cooler and eaten cold. 

Being an assessor is not my ideal job ~ I also measure for two multi-townships outside of my office hours...I get paid better for those two jobs than my main job.  Unfortunately, I need them all to make up for the lack-of-pay...of my full time job.  Since my husband is self-employed I work for the health insurance...it's the way it has always been. 

My best horse is limping today!!!  Damn it!  Pray it's only temporary! 

Had another acupuncture session last night....lying on my stomach for that long is detrimental to my back.  I walked out of the office like an 90 year old woman...

Still it seems to be helping.

I still don't have my "act" together...what's wrong with me?   My chiropractor keeps telling me I shouldn't rush into training so much and so hard.  Honestly, I'll lift for 3 weeks...take two off.  He said....if I go at it too soon, it'll just set me back.  Something tells me to listen to him ~ But as you can tell.....I've not been happy for awhile.  I'm not giving up ~ it's just taking longer than I'd like.  But I get scared 'cuz it's "easy" for me....with not much support or encouragment around me...to fall back into terrible habits.

I love your dog stories...keep 'em coming.  Your workouts are to say the least amazing ~ very inspiring!

http://femaleleanmuscle.blogspot.com/ 

Here's my blog I started...to hopefully log my BODY TRANSFORMATION PROCESS....only it turned out to be Corona's page.  I really love her ~ but her energy is enough to wear anyone out.  Oh ~ I'm glad I'm not the only one that ended up with a dog on the table ~ only true dog lovers ~ can appreciate the "humor" in it. 

Thank you everyone!  I will tell him ~ in fact ~ I just forwarded this page to him.  Tim will be coming home for a brief visit March 15th.   Going back to Ft.Hood ~ then they will fly him and just a few other soliders back to Georgia to start Ranger training...he said, "The next time you see me I will have a Ranger tab!"  He sounds very happy and excited about it.  {they say the soldiers lose anywhere from 25 to 35 pounds in those 62 days...YOU ARE RIGHT SEAN.}  But if he's anything like his mom...his body will say "No way" and he'll not lose much...lol.  Of course, I'm giving him what little advice I could think of....and I said....don't eat it all in one sitting...keep a couple bites in your pocket...LOL>

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Shellie~

First, yes...that's my oldest, my son Tim!  My daughter is 18...she's a beauty.  {she doesn't even realize how beautiful she is....inside and out!}

Had a unique session last night at the chiropractors office.  Scraping and cupping....

http://femaleleanmuscle.blogspot.com/2008/02/acupuncture-cupping-scraping.html

There's my post on my blog spot.  I am truly thrilled with the success of these procedures!  It was probably my 5th or 6th treatment.  I feel WONDERFUL!!!  We've still got a little more work to do...now it will be 2 weeks until my next treatment. 

LuckyDog:

Oh...cute story.  Awesome lifting!

Hey....can you email me....it's about Pitties.  peruvianpasos1993@yahoo.com

Poor little guy, home sick.  Hope he gets better soon.

Just gotta' chime in with the almonds.....I love them.  When I was training for my first BB comp....one of my snacks were like 7 almonds....which I cherished.  My friend Dina said, "I knew it was bad when you were limited to and savored 7 almonds." LOL....

She just didn't understand...but she did get a couple friends together and watch my competition....I didn't even know she was coming.  They had a great time!!!

Thank you ladies....

Wow Kerrie...Marine boot camp...how old is your son, what is his name? { Keeping my prayer list updated }

Hi ~ I just wanted to share with everyone and request some prayers for my son.  Pray for strength, endurance and a balanced mind....to pass with flying colors.  This morning was his physical test to see if he would be accepted into Ranger School....5mile run in 40 minutes or under, a series of situps, pushups and chinups {He passed}.....then later a swim challenge and dismantle his "gun" underwater and putting it back together...I believe.  {this is coming up}

The school lasts for 62 days.....very intense...most often soldiers have to restart a certain "phase" of the program if something is not done correctly.  Usually 2 MRE's per day....not alot of calories. They almost always lose alot of weight AND there has been soldiers lose their lives during Ranger School.  Fortunately, the Army is taking extra precautions and have an ambulance near by.  Most often the soldiers died from hypothermia/exposure.

https://www.benning.army.mil/rtb/rtbmain.asp

To any body that's on the board that is or have served our country or has a loved one that is...Please thank them and give them a hug from me!!!  You all are the best.

I know awhile back I read a post on acupuncture ~ and I am here to tell you I just had my 5th session and I finally feel an amazing amount of relief in my lower back and right hip!  I'm thrilled.  My last session was more "intense" than the others.  When the needles were inserted into my hips the thin needles were so deep....the doctor said, "They should be to the bone." Then 20 minutes with the needles hooked up to an electric pulse.

The next morning ~ I could raise my right leg up to put my socks on ....no problem.  Usually, I'd "struggle" out of bed...like someone had thrown me down a flight of stairs.  Now...getting out of bed smoothly and not much pain.  Doing 20 minutes of am yoga in the morning to attempt to settle my mind and stretch my body.

Going home for my lunch hour to roast a turkey AND care for the horses and dogs....give them a little snack, so I can go straight to the gym after work ~

Will do a full body work out or the basic warmup from Cross fit and some cardio.

I wish I could post a video 'cuz she greets me at the door with the weight in her mouth "purring" "barking" and "growling".....wagging her tail and whole body!  Trying to entice me to play or chase her.........she's such a mean Pitbull.  I've got to teach her to quit dropping weights though.

When I get "buff" again....I want to have our photo taken together...as well as the horses!! Sounds silly....but it's a goal.

Yeah ~ on top of the drama going on in my life...everyone send some prayers.....Please!  I'm down 3 pounds!!

Funda,

Like I'm one to give advice.....girl you look great...Good solid workouts...

You know what you are doing, just wait until the end result.  I love progress pics,.....hmmm...I should take some of myself.

Imagine what the coke does to our bodies, right??  Oh....I've been trying to catch up on everybody's threads....I'm gonna have to make index cards with everybody's photo on it...LOL.

I'm so happy for you and your success!  You are driven and motivated!!!  You go girl!