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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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 Posted - Jan 08 2016 : 06:12:05 AM
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Hello Farmgirls! I've been away for over 5 years - not sure why though. Was telling a friend this morning about the forum and felt homesick.
I'm a nurse, wife, mom, and grandma. Last spring I was diagnosed with diabetes. I immediately switched to a vegan diet and started exercising. In 3 months, my A1C went from 11.2 to 5.8 (only .1 above normal). Three months later, it was down to 5.6. I'm almost completely off my medications (with physician supervision). I still hate exercising but I love what it's doing for my health. Retirement is on the horizon and I want to be healthy so we can manage a very small homestead to raise our own crops.
Scrapbooking is still my passion. I'm hosting a handmade postcard swap so feel free to join in!
www.ikat.org
www.longaberger.com/pamcook |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2016 : 06:33:12 AM
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Welcome back Pam and glad to meet you. Will be looking for you around the Farm.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9659 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9659 Posts |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2016 : 08:31:48 AM
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Welcome back Pam! My daughter is a vegan (thereby making the rest of the family one by default sometimes!) and I'm truly warmed to hear of your amazing recovery. Fantastic! It's also nice to hear of another keeping the scrapbooking passion alive 
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6835 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6835 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2016 : 11:28:45 AM
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Welcome Pam and I am happy to meet you! Congratulations on getting yourself healthy and just in time for retirement!! Thanks for sharing with us again and hosting a swap!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2016 : 2:13:28 PM
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Hi, Pam, and welcome back! Congratulations on taking charge of your health that way. I'm vegan also, and there is a lot of great food out there now to choose from.
Wanda
Farmgirl sister #3399
www.wandasturrock.com
'The Simply Lived Life' blog http://www.wandasturrock.com/website/blog/ |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2016 : 6:32:38 PM
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Welcome back Pam! I am so glad to hear that you are getting your health on track and getting off your medication! I hope your soon to be retirement is all that you dream it will be.
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2016 : 9:30:53 PM
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Welcome home Pam. Way to go getting your diabetes in check. Good luck with retirement and that homestead.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 04:12:28 AM
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Hi Pam, so nice to meet you! Your health story is really impressive, congratulations and big, healthy hugs to you!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 09:23:35 AM
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Welcome home, Pam! I'm so proud for you re your diabetes management!
Both my son and daughter were diagnosed with this. Son has lost 120 lbs, and is off insulation. Daughter is working on hers.
You will love retirement!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13854 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13854 Posts |
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