Posted on 12/11/2004 4:21:34 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail!
Good morning!!
Do not let the victims of the attacks on New York and Washington, nor the brave members of our Nation's military who have given their lives to protect our freedom, die in vain!!
Benard Kerik had a conversation with President Bush and afterwards withdrew from consideration for being the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Sprint and NEXTEL have reached a tentative deal to merge worth $36 billion.
A study has been released that show fewer teens engaging in sex.
Justice Rehnquist, despite issues surrounding his health, will swear in President Bush for his second term.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
Back to the couch................I'll prolly watch the game on ESPN......hope the Eagles lose................(sorry Jim.:)
The story about Brett getting the crew cut is very touching. I gather that's an interim step and he's going to end up shaving his head. I told hubby about it and he remarked that Brett is not only one of the best QBs ever but also one heckuva person! I concur!
I'm sure you are better prepared to recognize it, than even an MD who has practiced only here in the states. Aren't you going to need an Rx if it turns out to be malaria?
Scary, VERY Scary. Does malaria lie dormant in the body and reoccur occasionally? Only once? Does anybody know?
HGTV will be showing the White House Christmas in 15 minutes.
Thanks for the heads up. I missed it earlier this week.
Ah, sorry about that. A phone call came in from a colleague just as I was posting that last message. Her temp is a low-grade fever, nothing soaring.
I'm making the diagnosis based on symptoms and knowing the opportunistic nature of the diseas. Malaria camouflages itself very well and so I may have misdiagnosed and could be overdosing her. My starting her on these meds will make it harder to get a clinical diagnosis based on blood work. Oh well.
The malaria parasite lives in a person's liver for a long time lying dormant. If a person's immune system is compromised by a cold or operation or whatever it frequently will use that opportunity to flourish into the blood stream. That's when a person feels ill. The youngest was sick right before Thanksgiving and this is the toward the end of that incubation period.
Most people like me bring malaria meds with them and have them just in case a situation like this develops. It takes a lot of experience to be able to accurately diagnosis malaria. I just don't think there is a clinician quickly available who could diagnosis it. I'd rather start her on the meds and see if that handles it. If the temp goes way up tomorrow then I'll take it to a doc. I've heard horror stories of patients being put into quarantine over a slight case and then almost dying because the docs didn't know quite the right protecol.
Anyway, she's feeling pretty depressed right now. I'm heading upstairs w/ a Tom Selleck movie for us to watch together. I'll give an update in several hours.
Guennie, before I go, I am so excited w/ all the wondeerful newes of Jen ande Emily. What a wonderful gift. She sounds beautiful.
Oh Guenie, that is such great news. She is a little fiesty, glow girl.
john, you're just lucky...my eyes are hazel too, tending toward green..
It looked like an escape that had been foiled by the wind. It was hilarious.
Still windy, and am thankful for the nice warm fire, and home.... Brrrrr......
I was not happy with the first half of the Packer game. They did not look good, but I also thought the officials had a terrible game, calling some really questionable calls, and then not calling others.
Packers finally rallied though.
RE: White House Christmas - wasn't that gorgeous? I loved the snow filled trees with the crystal, gold and silver ornaments. Very classy which reflects Laura's taste perfectly.
It was so windy and cold here today and the temp is now down to 17 here where I live. I'm glad I didn't have to drive on an open road as you did.Just walking from my car to the grocery store the wind went right through my winter jacket - brrr..
Oh, Jem.. I hope that all works out okay with girlchild.. I am about to crawl under my quilt & will surely be talking with God about her as I doze off..
I asked about the soup as my mom LOVE mushroom soup (I dont eat them at all, in any form.) I am a lousy vegetarian. Dont eat mushrooms or asparagus or rhubarb and avoid Greens. (the southern cooked in bacon Greens).
But I do buy mushrooms & fix them for her. (on salad, on burgers & in various sauces & casseroles) I have never made mushroom soup. If you would share the recipe sometime, I would appreciate it.
Night all... oh, an surprise.. the Browns lost.
looks like your fudge recipe is a big hit & is going to be made quite a bit here.. I hope to make up the batch next week. Nice to see you here with us. People come & go to this thread I have noted. and some just post periodically but lurk a lot. If I am ever going to get my life in order I need to lurk a LOT MORE & post a LOT LESS`
oh... btw...
tnoi. oit. htpp;/ eeeeeeeeeeee. s.
You called?
Yes. The White House Christmas was GREAT! I like the Sugared Fruit, too. But those Snow Trees were definitely the best. It's always good to see fake snow. That means there's a lack of the real stuff.
That's the plan.
Congrats on another Iggles win.................
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On a "rare gem in the NFL" note - did anyone else see what NO Saint Joe Horn did after his touchdown today?There was a banner in the end zone with "Support Our Troops"; he underlined each word with his finger, then "hugged" the banner.
I thought it was about the classiest celebration I'd seen.
18 posted on 12/12/2004 11:31:42 PM EST by sandalwood
And now I'm off to bed. G'night and God bless!
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