Sunday, December 31, 2006

Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Saturday December 30, 2006

Today is Saturday December 30, 2006 for Breakfast I had no breakfast 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had Jersey’s Mike Giant Italian Sub 45 grams of fat, and Lipton Lemonade 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 45 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Dinner I had Corn Beef and Cabbage and Carrots 25 grams of fat, and Sprite ZERO 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 25 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. For Late Night Snack I had no Late Night Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Late Night Snack were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Saturday December 30, 2006 were 70 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/18 to 12/24 were 500.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Saturday December 30, 2006 I will be watching

45
USA
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
(CC) >


45
USA
House
(CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Friday December 29, 2006

Today is Friday December 29, 2006 for Breakfast I had no breakfast 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 4 Canned Ham Sandwiches on Wonder Wheat Beard toasted with Fat Free Kraft American Cheese and Fat Free Kraft Miracle Whip 15 grams of fat, Rolled Gold Mimi Pretzels 2 grams of fat, White House Apple Sauce 0 grams of fat, Mandarin Orange Fruit Cup 0 grams of fat, Sugar Free Strawberry Jello 0 grams of fat, Dannon Light & Fit Raspberry Yogurt 0 grams of fat, Fat Free Chocolate and Vanilla Jello Pudding 0 grams of fat, and Water 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 17 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had Jello No Bake Cheesecake 25 grams of fat, Milk 8 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 33 grams of fat. For Dinner I had Pork Tender Loin Roast 9 grams of fat, Margaret Holmes Seasoned Mixed Greens 1 grams of fat, Betty Crocker Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy 9 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 19 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. For Late Night Snack I had no Late Night Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Late Night Snack were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Friday December 29, 2006 were 69 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/18 to 12/24 were 500.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Friday December 29, 2006 I will be watching

11
WUPV
Friday Night SmackDown!
New (CC)


29
AMC
Gothika


29
AMC
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
(CC)


29
AMC
Child's Play 2


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.

Friday, December 29, 2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/29/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Friday, December 29, 2006

Lexie fights to save John's live, but needs Tek to get out of there, not wanting Abe to find out they were together. Tek leaves just before Roman and the EMT's arrive. Lexie covers when Roman asks what she's doing there. Lexie tells Roman that she thinks she saw EJ shoot John. John is rushed to the hospital, where Marlena begs him to hold onto his life. The doctor says John will need surgery and there's a chance he won't make it. EJ holds Sami at gunpoint and demands she drive him past the police roadblock. Sami has no choice but to comply. Sami pleads with EJ to save Lucas. EJ will only help if Sami will have sex with him, per his orders by Stefano to "plant the DiMera seed in a Brady woman." Sami refuses, until EJ warns her that Lucas will die if she doesn't do what he says. EJ rapes Sami and then they go back to the cabin where EJ lifts the fallen beam off of Lucas. Sami wants to get Lucas to the hospital, but EJ refuses and takes off in the getaway car. Bo kicks in the door of the warehouse and finds Hope in labor with Patrick at her side. Bo calls for an ambulance and back up. Bo helps to deliver the child, a baby girl. Patrick then tells them that Bo is the baby's biological father. Bo and Hope are blown away by the news. Bo demands Patrick incriminate EJ, but he refuses to go up against the DiMeras. Patrick is taken out in handcuffs. Bo joins Hope and their new baby girl at the hospital. Marlena confronts Bo saying that if John dies, it will be on Bo's head. Steve and Kayla have a celebratory dinner with Benjy and his wife, Sonia. Steve gets word about John and cuts the meal short. John sees Steve and momentarily comes back to consciousness, saying "killer… killer… killer." Steve is stricken. Marlena and Kayla witness this, in shock. Benjy arrives at the hospital and hands Steve a tarot card of the devil. Steve looks at the card and seems to go into a trance.




PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Friday, December 29, 2006

Eve catches Miguel in her office going through Fox's medical file. Eve is stunned when Miguel asks her if Fox is dying. Kay tells Fox that she knows about his "fatal illness." Fancy blasts Sheridan for trying to manipulate her. Luis interrupts them, but Fancy covers. Fancy warns Sheridan to stay away, or she'll tell Luis what kind of cold-hearted bitch she's become. Whitney lashes out at Chad after overhearing him making plans with his lover. Whitney rushes in and interrupts before Theresa can answer Jared's marriage proposal. Theresa consoles Whitney about Chad's affair, as Jared counsels Chad.

Thursday, December 28, 2006

Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Thursday December 28, 2006

Today is Thursday December 28, 2006 for Breakfast I had no breakfast 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had Mama Rosa’s Ribye Steak, Fries, Italian Salad with Italian Dressing Stuffed Mushrooms 45 grams of fat, Mama Rosa’s Unsweetened Ice Tea 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 45 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no Jello No Bake Cheesecake 25 grams of fat Milk 8 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 33 grams of fat. For Dinner I had no Dinner 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 0 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Thursday December 28, 2006 were 78 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/18 to 12/24 were 500.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Thursday December 28, 2006 I will be watching

56
HALMRK
Walker, Texas Ranger



43
SPK
TNA Wrestling Impact!
New (CC)


56
HALMRK
The Outlaw Josey Wales


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/28/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006

John faces off against EJ, who plans to kill him per Stefano's instructions. Roman worries when they lose radio contact. EJ forces John at gunpoint to call Roman and tell him EJ never showed. Bo tells Roman that he's found Hope, and Roman, thinking John's safe, leaves to give Bo backup. EJ taunts John by when he reveals that there's a second assassin in Salem who's been assigned to kill Bo and Steve. John tries to make a move for EJ's gun, but EJ shoots him. Lexie's on her way to meet Abe Tek jumps in her car and begs her to continue their relationship. Lexie blasts him and sends him away. Abe reveals that his eyes are rejecting the corneal implants, and he's going blind. Tek witnesses John's shooting. Tek rushes to help John, and goes and gets Lexie. Lexie tells Tek to get out before they're seen together. Tek says that he can't leave, since he thinks he knows that EJ shot John, and if Lexie makes him leave, she'll have to pretend she witnessed the shooting. Patrick has Hope at an abandoned warehouse, prepared to kill her. Bo discovers Patrick's car, and a phone call from Hope helps determine her location. Bo arrives at the warehouse and demands Patrick release Hope. Patrick refuses, instead trying to use Hope to escape. Hope's water breaks and she goes into labor. Bo thinks Patrick's hurting her when he hears her labor-induced cries of pain, and he charges into the warehouse to save her. Sami and Lucas have taken refuge in an isolated cabin when the roof collapses, pinning Lucas under a wooden beam. Sami leaves to get help, and enlists EJ, who's on the lam from shooting John.


On the next Days of our Lives:
Lexie fights to save John. EJ goes too far. Bo helps deliver the baby.



PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006

Chad and Whitney find a horrific surprise in their wedding cake: a dead body. Everyone wonders who it is. Sam sends everyone out of the reception to investigate. Sheridan is jealous as Luis comforts Fancy. Sheridan stays with Fancy when Luis is called downstairs to join Sam in the investigation. Rebecca and Gwen ponder the fate of J.T.'s flash drive. Ethan calls a private investigator to find out J.T.'s location. Miguel tells Noah he plans to prove Fox is faking his fatal illness. Kay tells Simone she is trying to get over Miguel.


On the next Passions:
Eve busts Miguel. Fancy blasts Sheridan. Whitney's devastated.

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Wednesday December 27, 2006

Today is Wednesday December 27, 2006 for Breakfast I had 2 Egg McMuffins 26 grams of fat, Milk 8 grams of fat, and Maxwell House Coffee 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 34 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 12 inch Subway Club on Wheat Beard with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Pickles, Black Olives, Onions, Black Pepper, and Fat Free Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing 12 grams of fat, Baked Lays Potato Chips 2 grams of fat, White House Apple Sauce 0 grams of fat, Mandarin Orange Fruit Cup 0 grams of fat, Sugar Free Strawberry Jello 0 grams of fat, Dannon Light and Fit Blackberry Yogurt 0 grams of fat, Fat Free Chocolate and Vanilla Jello Pudding 0 grams of fat, Nestea Sweet Ice Tea 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 14 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Dinner I had Gorton’s Crunchy Golden Fish Sticks 12 grams of fat, McCain Seasoned Spirals French Fries 7 grams of fat, and Nestea Sweet Ice Tea 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 17 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Wednesday December 27, 2006 were 83 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/18 to 12/24 were 500.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Wednesday December 27, 2006 I will be watching

44
CMT
Broken Bridges
(CC) >


56
HALMRK
Walker, Texas Ranger
(CC)
Hang 'em High
(CC) >>


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/27/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Roman and Bo prepare for Bo to meet EJ at the boathouse, believing him to be expecting to meet Sami. Bo is wired so that Roman can hear and record EJ's confession. Patrick tells Hope that it's time for them to go on their getaway weekend. Hope tells Patrick that she's not going, and says that the cops are closing in on EJ. Patrick pulls a gun on Hope when she refuses to go away with him. Patrick tells Chelsea to tell Bo she saw Patrick and Hope leaving town together. Bo goes off to find Hope, and John agrees to take his place and meet EJ. Bo realizes Patrick has kidnapped her. Patrick runs into a roadblock and makes Hope continue on foot. EJ gets the drop on John at the boathouse, using a device to jam the radio transmission to Roman. Chelsea, Abby and Nick are at the abandoned church to see the civil war skeleton being excavated by archeologists. Chelsea wants to know why it's taking Nick so long to find her Internet love. Abby wants Nick to tell Chelsea the truth, but he chickens out. Abby warns Nick to tell Chelsea the truth before she finds out from someone else. Sami and Lucas get stuck in a blizzard on their way to a ski weekend. The two find an empty cabin, light a fire, and make love. Sami assures Lucas she never slept with EJ.


On the next Days of our Lives:
John and EJ face off. Abe's losing his sight. Hope goes into labor.



PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Tabitha enjoys her holiday evening with Norma and Edna. Tabitha puts Endora to sleep, and the two begin to plot Tabitha's demise. Luis tries to get info from Fancy about her rapist, but she's too traumatized to talk about it. Theresa throws Whitney an extravagant wedding reception in the Crane mansion living room. Chad tells Jared he's relieved that the wedding came off without a hitch. Rebecca and Gwen fear what will happen when Daily Private Lives prints all the secrets from J.T.'s USB drive. Ivy and Julian scream in horror when they wake up in bed together. The two argue until they hear something coming from downstairs. Julian and Ivy come downstairs wearing only bed sheets, and are humiliated when they stumble into the middle of the wedding reception.


On the next Passions:
Chad and Whitney get an unpleasant wedding gift. Miguel plots to bust Fox. Sheridan's jealous.

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Tuesday December 26, 2006

Today is Tuesday December 26, 2006 for Breakfast I had 2 Egg McMuffins 26 grams of fat, and Maxwell House Coffee 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 26 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 2 Hardee’s Big Twin Cheeseburgers and 2 Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches 45 grams of fat, Hardee’s Sweet Ice Tea 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 45 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Dinner I had 12 inch Subway Club on Wheat Beard with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Pickles, Black Olives, Onions, Sweet Peppers, Hot Pepper, Black Pepper, and Fat Free Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing 12 and Ocean’s Spray Cranberry Juice 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 12 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Tuesday December 26, 2006 were 83 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/18 to 12/24 were 500.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Tuesday December 26, 2006 I will be watching

8
WRIC
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Repeat


32
DISNEY
Life With Derek
Phil of the Fut...
(CC)
Suite Life of Z...
That's So Raven
(CC)


49
SCI-FI
ECW
(CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/26/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Max and Mimi grow closer in the church basement, slow dancing, and the two finally kiss. Abby searches for Max and finds the church. Abby frees Max and Mimi, and is heartbroken when she senses the closeness between them. Abby brings Max and Mimi back to the Brady pub. The Bradys and Bonnie celebrate the Christmas miracle of Mimi and Max's return. Kayla has Steve read the Christmas story to the sick kids at the hospital, on their way to Clay Aiken's concert. Steve's twist on the story moves Stephanie and Kayla. Steve and Kayla arrive too late for Clay Aiken's concert. A plane delay keeps Clay in town, and he agrees to give Kayla and Steve their own private concert in exchange for a ride to the airport. Bo and Hope grow closer, as Hope promises not to go away with Patrick. Bo gives Hope her birthday/anniversary gifts. At the Horton tree-trimming party, Hope hangs Zack's ornament on the tree. Everyone's stunned when Hope helps Chelsea hang her ornament next to Zack's. Bo and Hope praise Shawn for using the money he made from EJ to buy gifts for the sick children at the hospital. Lucas wants to get closer to Sami, so he suggests a ski holiday to get Sami out of town while the cops bust EJ. Nick and Chelsea spend Christmas Eve together. Chelsea's still hung up on her anonymous Internet love interest, and asks Nick to find out who he is. Nick promises to help out after the holidays.


On the next Days of our Lives:
Hope's kidnapped. Nick's in a bind. Sami and Lucas make love.




PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Norma and Mrs. Wallace assure Tabitha and Endora that they are not looking to hurt them, saying they just want to celebrate Christmas with Tabitha. Tabitha is still uneasy. J.T. prepares to leave town with his blackmail money, but plans to double cross his blackmail victims by dropping off the memory drive containing everyone's secrets at his old tabloid office. Rebecca tries to get the drive from under the door of the closed office. Rebecca goes off on J.T. Sheridan spends Christmas with Chris and James as she fantasizes about Luis and Marty. Luis spends Christmas at the hospital with Fancy, who has awoken from her coma. Chad and Whitney have their Christmas wedding ceremony in front of all their friends and family.


On the next Passions:
Norma and Edna plot against Tabitha. Rebecca and Gwen fear the worst. Ivy and Julian get a rude awakening.

Monday, December 25, 2006

Seasons Greetings: Merry Christmas.

I bid you Seasons Greetings of Christmas. Thinking of you at Christmas. May the beauty of this season and the warm thoughts of friends give you quiet joys to hold in your heart. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

For Christmas It going to be me, Daddy, my sisters, Sissy, Amber, Barbara and her husband Rick and there son my nephew Cole, my brother Lennie, and his daughter and my niece Brittany and Kaylee.

For Christmas I got in my stocking I got Subway Cash Card from Sissy and one from Barbara, The Crossing Cinema booklet of $10.00 movie gift certificates from Amber. For Christmas under the tree I got 100.00 Dad, DaVita Mittens, $25.00 Wal*Mart Gift Card from Lennie, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man Chest DVD from Santa, Hanes Pajama Set from Sissy Amber Brittany and Kaylee, George Leather Gloves from Sissy Amber Brittany and Kaylee, Slippers, from Sissy Amber Brittany and Kaylee, Clue DVD game from Rick and Barbara and Cole.

For Christmas Dinner I am having Roasted Butterball Turkey, Honey Han, Mashed Potatoes, Candy Yams, Green Beans, homemade Cranberry sauce, Rolls, Mrs. Smith Pumpkin Pie, Mrs. Smith Cherry Pie, Home made Cheese Cake, and Jello Chocolate Pie, Coco-Cola ZERO, Sprite ZERO, Diet Dr. Pepper, Lipton Sweet Ice Tea and Ocean’s Spray Cranberry Juice, Welch’s Sparkling Grape Juice, Duplin Wine Cellars North Carolina Red Christmas Wine.

Christmas Prayer
Loving Father,
Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be Thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

- Robert Louis Stevenson
Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Monday December 25, 2006 CHRISTMAS

Today is Monday December 25, 2006 CHRISTMAS for Breakfast I had 1 Egg McMuffins 13 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 13 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had no lunch 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 0 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Christmas Dinner I had Roasted Butterball Turkey, Honey Han, Mashed Potatoes, Candy Yams, Green Beans, homemade Cranberry sauce, Rolls, Mrs. Smith Pumpkin Pie, Mrs. Smith Cherry Pie, Home made Cheese Cake, and Jello Chocolate Pie, Coco-Cola ZERO, Sprite ZERO, Diet Dr. Pepper, Lipton Sweet Ice Tea and Ocean’s Spray Cranberry Juice, Welch’s Sparkling Grape Juice, Duplin Wine Cellars North Carolina Red Christmas Wine. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 45 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Monday December 25, 2006 CHRISTMAS were 58 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/18 to 12/24 were 500.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

For Christmas It going to be me, Daddy, my sisters, Sissy, Amber, Barbara and her husband Rick and there son my nephew Cole, my brother Lennie, and his daughter and my niece Brittany and Kaylee.

For Christmas I got in my stocking I got Subway Cash Card from Sissy and one from Barbara, The Crossing Cinema booklet of $10.00 movie gift certificates from Amber. For Christmas under the tree I got 100.00 Dad, DaVita Mittens, $25.00 Wal*Mart Gift Card from Lennie, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man Chest DVD from Santa, Hanes Pajama Set from Sissy Amber Brittany and Kaylee, George Leather Gloves from Sissy Amber Brittany and Kaylee, Slippers, from Sissy Amber Brittany and Kaylee, Clue DVD game from Rick and Barbara and Cole.

Monday December 25, 2006 CHRISTMAS I will be watching

31
ABCFAM
The Polar Express
(CC)


32
DISNEY
The Santa Clause 2
(CC)


29
AMC
Man Without a Star


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Seasons Greetings: Merry Christmas.



I bid you Seasons Greetings of Christmas. Thinking of you at Christmas. May the beauty of this season and the warm thoughts of friends give you quiet joys to hold in your heart. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Sunday December 24, 2006 CHRISTMAS EVE

Today is Sunday December 24, 2006 CHIRSTMAS EVE for Breakfast I had no Breakfast 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 4 Oscar Mayer Turkey Breast Sandwiches on Wonder Wheat Beard Toasted with Fat Free Kraft American Cheese and Fat Free Kraft Miracle Whip 12 grams of fat, Rolled Gold Mini Pretzels 1 grams of fat, Apple 0 grams of fat, White House Apple Sauce 0 grams of fat, Dole Diced Peaches Fruit Cup 0 grams of fat, Sugar Free Orange Jello 0 grams of fat, Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt 0 grams of fat, Fat Free Chocolate Jello Pudding 0 grams of fat, and Water 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 13 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Dinner I had Grilled Chicken legs 20 grams of fat, Asparagus 5 grams of fat, Bob Evans Sour Cream & Chives Mashed Potatoes 6 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 31 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Sunday December 24, 2006 CHRISTMAS EVE were 44 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/18 to 12/24 were 500.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Sunday December 24, 2006 CHRISTMAS EVE I will be watching

12
WWBT
It's a Wonderful Life
Repeat (CC) >


29
AMC
Miracle on 34th Street


67
TBS
A Christmas Story
(CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Sunday December 24, 2006 CHRISTMAS EVE

Today is Sunday December 24, 2006 CHIRSTMAS EVE for Breakfast I had no Breakfast 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 4 Oscar Mayer Turkey Breast Sandwiches on Wonder Wheat Beard Toasted with Fat Free Kraft American Cheese and Fat Free Kraft Miracle Whip 12 grams of fat, Rolled Gold Mini Pretzels 1 grams of fat, Apple 0 grams of fat, White House Apple Sauce 0 grams of fat, Dole Diced Peaches Fruit Cup 0 grams of fat, Sugar Free Orange Jello 0 grams of fat, Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt 0 grams of fat, Fat Free Chocolate Jello Pudding 0 grams of fat, and Water 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 13 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Dinner I had Grilled Chicken legs 20 grams of fat, Asparagus 5 grams of fat, Bob Evans Sour Cream & Chives Mashed Potatoes 6 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 31 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Sunday December 24, 2006 CHRISTMAS EVE were 44 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/18 to 12/24 were 500.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Sunday December 24, 2006 CHRISTMAS EVE I will be watching

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WWBT
It's a Wonderful Life
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AMC
Miracle on 34th Street


67
TBS
A Christmas Story
(CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
A Visit From St. Nicholas

by Clement Clarke Moore

'Twas the night before Christmas', when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that ST. NICHOLAS soon would be there;



The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled down for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.



The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the luster of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN! On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONDER and BLITZEN! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"



"As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, so up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof.



As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, and he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, and the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, that shook, when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;



He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, Laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight, "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT."
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
Editorial Page, New York Sun, 1897

We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:
Dear Editor,

I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

Virginia O'Hanlon


Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS







Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.







Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.







But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.”







“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”







“Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the LORD by the prophet, saying,”







“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, GOD with us.”







Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the LORD had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:







And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name “JESUS.”







And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.







(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)







And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city







And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)







To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.







And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.







And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manager; because there was no room for them in the inn.







And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.







And, lo, the angle of the LORD came upon them, and the glory of the LORD shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.







And the angle said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”







“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is CHRIST the LORD.”







“And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”







And suddenly there was with the angle a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying.







“Glory to GOD in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”







And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said onto another, “lets us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see these thing which is come to pass, which the LORD hath made known unto us.”







And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.







And when they had seen it, thy made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.







And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.







But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.







And the Shepherd returned, glorifying and praising GOD for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.







Now when JESUS was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.







Saying, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are coming to worship him.”







When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.







And when he had gathered all the chief priest and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where CHRIST should be born.







And they said unto him, “In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,”







“And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor that shall rule my people Israel.”







Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.







And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, “Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.”







When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.







When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy







And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.







And being warned of GOD in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.







And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.







And when the days of her purification according to the Law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the LORD;







(As it is written in the law of the LORD, every male that openeth the womb shall be called to the LORD;)







And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the LORD, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.







And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the same consolation of Israel: and the HOLY GHOST was upon him.







And it was revealed unto him by the HOLY GHOST, that he should not see death, before he had seen the LORD’S CHRIST.







And he came by the SPIRIT into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child JESUS, to do for him after the custom the law,







Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed GOD and said,







“LORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:”







“for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, face of all people:”







“A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”







And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him.







And Simeon blessed them , and said unto Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;”







(“Yea , a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”







And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;







And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served GOD with fastings and prayer night and day.







And she coming in the instant gave thanks likewise unto the LORD, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.







And when they had performed all things according to the law of the LORD, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.







And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the LORD appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.







When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:







And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the LORD by prophet, saying, “Out of Egypt have I called my son.”







Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.







Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,







“In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children , and would not be comforted, because they are not.”







But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the LORD aappeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,







Saying, “Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.”







And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.







But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of GOD in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Gailee:







And he came and dewalt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, “He shall be called a Nazarene.”







And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.







Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.







And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.







And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned , the child JESUS tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.







But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.







And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.







And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.







And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.







And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, “Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.”







And he said unto them, “How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my FATHER’S business?”







And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.







And he went down with them , and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.







And JESUS increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with GOD and man.
The Christmas Stocking


"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there"




There was a kindly nobleman whose wife had died of an illness leaving the nobleman and his three daughters in despair. After losing all his money in useless and bad inventions the family had to move into a peasant's cottage, where the daughters did their own cooking, sewing and cleaning.



When it came time for the daughters to marry, the father became even more depressed as his daughters could not marry without dowries, money and property given to the new husband's family.




One night after the daughters had washed out their clothing they hung their stockings over the fireplace to dry. That night Saint Nicholas, knowing the despair of the father, stopped by the nobleman's house. Looking in the window Saint Nicholas saw that the family had gone to bed. He also noticed the daughters stockings. Inspiration struck Saint Nicholas and he took three small bags of gold from his pouch and threw them one by one down the chimney and they landed in the stockings.



The next morning when the daughters awoke they found their stockings contained enough gold for them to get married. The nobleman was able to see his three daughters marry and he lived a long and happy life.



Children all over the world continue the tradition of hanging Christmas stockings. In some countries children have similar customs, in France the children place their shoes by the fireplace, a tradition dating back to when children wore wooden peasant shoes.



In Holland the children fill their shoes with hay and a carrot for the horse of Sintirklass. In Hungary children shine their shoes before putting them near the door or a window sill.



Italian children leave their shoes out the night before Epiphany, January 5, for La Befana the good witch. And in Puerto Rico children put greens and flowers in small boxes and place them under their beds for the camels of the Three Kings.
The Christmas Tree


A beautifully decorated evergreen tree, with colored lights ablaze inspires in many warm memories of Christmases long past. The Christmas tree has become one of the most beloved and well know holiday symbols.
The tradition of a holiday tree has been around since ancient times and has played an important part in winter celebrations for many centuries. Many pagan festivals used trees when honoring their gods and spirits. In Northern Europe the Vikings considered the evergreen a symbol and reminder that the darkness and cold of winter would end and the green of spring would return. The Druids of ancient England and France decorated oak trees with fruit and candles to honor their gods of harvests. At the festival Saturnalia the Romans decorated trees with trinkets and candles.



There have also been many legends surrounding the lore of the Christmas tree. In one story Saint Boniface, an English monk, came upon a group of pagans who had gathered around an oak tree and were preparing to sacrifice a child. To stop the sacrifice and save the child, the Saint flattened the oak tree with one blow of his fist. A small fir sprang up in its place, which Saint Boniface told the pagans was the Tree of Life and represented the life of Christ.




Another legend tells of Martin Luther, the founder of the Protestant religion, walking through the woods late one night. As it was clear, many stars were shining through the branches of the trees giving the impression of twinkling lights. Luther was so inspired by the beauty of the sight that he cut down a small evergreen and brought it home. He recreated the stars by putting candles on the tree's branches.



The use of a Christmas tree indoors appears to have begun in Germany. German Christians would bring trees into their homes to decorate. In some areas evergreen trees were scarce so the families would build a Christmas pyramid, simple wooden structures which they decorated with branches and candles.



The tradition of the Christmas tree eventually spread through out Europe. The English Royalty help popularize the tree in England by decorating the first Christmas tree at Windsor Castle in 1841. Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, decorated the first English Christmas Tree with candles, candies, fruits, and gingerbread.



When the German immigrants went to American they also brought along their Christmas trees. In the 1830's most Americans still considered the Christmas tree an oddity. One of the first public displays of a Christmas tree was set up by German Settlers in Pennsylvania. At the time many still considered the tree to be a symbol of pagans and it wasn't until the late 1800's that Americans began accepting the Christmas tree.



Early Christmas trees were often decorated with apples, nuts, cookies, colored popcorn and candles. The invention of electricity in the early 20th century and use of electrical Christmas lights helped spread the use of the Christmas tree.



It is now common in most communities through out the US to feature public displays of Christmas trees. Every year the President of the United States lights the National Christmas Tree in Washington and in New York skaters spin beneath the lighted tree of Rockefeller Center. Through Europe and the rest of the world the Christmas tree has also become readily accepted and adored.
The Many Faces of Santa

"He had a broad face and a round little belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly,
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself"
Clement Moore, "A Visit from St. Nicholas"

Santa Claus

Father Christmas

Kris Kringle

Saint Nicholas

Sinterklaas

La Befana

St. Nick

Pere Noel

On the night before Christmas, all across the world, millions of children will be tucked in their beds while "visions of sugarplums dance in their heads." When they awake they will check their stockings to see if Santa Claus has come.
Santa Claus has become the most beloved of Christmas symbols and traditions. The image of the jolly old elf flying in a sleigh pulled by reindeers and leaving toys and gifts for every child is know worldwide.

The history of Santa Claus begins with a man called Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, in what is now Turkey. Saint Nicholas was know for his charity and wisdom. Legends tell of him coming from a wealthy family and giving all his money to the poor. He also was said to posses magical powers. He died in 340 AD and was buried in Myra.


Late in the 11th century religious soldiers from Italy took the remains of the saint back with them to Italy. They built a church in honor of him in the town of Bari, a port town in southern Italy. Soon Christian pilgrims from all over the world came to visit the church of Saint Nicholas. These pilgrims took the legend of Saint Nicholas back to their native lands. As the legend of Saint Nicholas spread it would take on the characteristics of each country.

In Europe during the 12th century Saint Nicholas Day became a day of gift giving and charity. Germany, France, and Holland celebrated December 6th as a religious holiday and gave gifts to their children and the poor.

When the Dutch colonists traveled to America, they brought with them their Sinterklaas, an austere bishop who wore a red bishop's costume and rode on a white horse.

The American image of Sinterklaas would gradually evolve into that of a jolly old elf. He was first described as a plump and jolly old Dutchman by Washington Irving in his comic History of New York. In 1823 Sinterklaas/Saint Nicholas' metamorphosis continued with the publication of Clement Moore's poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas (Twas the night before Christmas...).

In the 1860s cartoonist Thomas Nast drew pictures of a plump and kindly Santa Claus for the illustrated Harper's Weekly. This image of Santa Claus was becoming ingrained in the minds of the American people. As time went on this image of Santa Claus traveled across the globe, back to Europe, to South America, and elsewhere.

Many countries have kept their own customs and traditions of Saint Nicholas. In some cultures Saint Nicholas travels with an assistant to help him. In Holland, Sinterklaas sails in on a ship arriving on December 5th. He carries a big book which tells him how the Dutch children have behaved during the past year. Good children are rewarded with gifts and the bad ones are taken away by his assistant, Black Peter.

In Germany Saint Nicholas also travels with an assistant, known as Knecht Ruprecht, Krampus, or Pelzebock, and comes with a sack on his back and a rod in his hand. Good children receive a gift, but naughty children are punished by the assistant with a few hits of the rod.

In Italy La Befana is good witch who dresses all in black and brings gifts to children on the Epiphany, January 6th. In many Spanish countries; Spain, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and South America, the children wait for the Three Kings to bring their Christmas gifts.

In France Father Christmas or Pere Noel bring gifts for the children. Switzerland has the Christkindl or Christ Child who bears gifts. In some towns children await the Holy Child and in others Christkindl is a girl-angel who comes down from heaven bearing gifts.

The Scandinavian countries celebrate with an elf, called the julenisse or the juletomte who bears gifts. And in England Father Christmas, an more austere and thinner version of Santa Claus, brings gifts.

In North American it is the round and plump "Ho Ho Ho'ing" Santa Claus who flies in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeers delivering toys to the children of the world.
The History of Christmas


The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.
Many of these traditions began with the Mesopotamian celebration of New Years. The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk. Each year as winter arrived it was believed that Marduk would do battle with the monsters of chaos. To assist Marduk in his struggle the Mesopotamians held a festival for the New Year. This was Zagmuk, the New Year's festival that lasted for 12 days.

The Mesopotamian king would return to the temple of Marduk and swear his faithfulness to the god. The traditions called for the king to die at the end of the year and to return with Marduk to battle at his side.

To spare their king, the Mesopotamians used the idea of a "mock" king. A criminal was chosen and dressed in royal clothes. He was given all the respect and privileges of a real king. At the end of the celebration the "mock" king was stripped of the royal clothes and slain, sparing the life of the real king.

The Persians and the Babylonians celebrated a similar festival called the Sacaea. Part of that celebration included the exchanging of places, the slaves would become the masters and the masters were to obey.

Early Europeans believed in evil spirits, witches, ghosts and trolls. As the Winter Solstice approached, with its long cold nights and short days, many people feared the sun would not return. Special rituals and celebrations were held to welcome back the sun.

In Scandinavia during the winter months the sun would disappear for many days. After thirty-five days scouts would be sent to the mountain tops to look for the return of the sun. When the first light was seen the scouts would return with the good news. A great festival would be held, called the Yuletide, and a special feast would be served around a fire burning with the Yule log. Great bonfires would also be lit to celebrate the return of the sun. In some areas people would tie apples to branches of trees to remind themselves that spring and summer would return.

The ancient Greeks held a festival similar to that of the Zagmuk/Sacaea festivals to assist their god Kronos who would battle the god Zeus and his Titans.

The Roman's celebrated their god Saturn. Their festival was called Saturnalia which began the middle of December and ended January 1st. With cries of "Jo Saturnalia!" the celebration would include masquerades in the streets, big festive meals, visiting friends, and the exchange of good-luck gifts called Strenae (lucky fruits).

The Romans decked their halls with garlands of laurel and green trees lit with candles. Again the masters and slaves would exchange places.

"Jo Saturnalia!" was a fun and festive time for the Romans, but the Christians though it an abomination to honor the pagan god. The early Christians wanted to keep the birthday of their Christ child a solemn and religious holiday, not one of cheer and merriment as was the pagan Saturnalia.

But as Christianity spread they were alarmed by the continuing celebration of pagan customs and Saturnalia among their converts. At first the Church forbid this kind of celebration. But it was to no avail. Eventually it was decided that the celebration would be tamed and made into a celebration fit for the Christian Son of God.

Some legends claim that the Christian "Christmas" celebration was invented to compete against the pagan celebrations of December. The 25th was not only sacred to the Romans but also the Persians whose religion Mithraism was one of Christianity's main rivals at that time. The Church eventually was successful in taking the merriment, lights, and gifts from the Saturanilia festival and bringing them to the celebration of Christmas.

The exact day of the Christ child's birth has never been pinpointed. Traditions say that it has been celebrated since the year 98 AD. In 137 AD the Bishop of Rome ordered the birthday of the Christ Child celebrated as a solemn feast. In 350 AD another Bishop of Rome, Julius I, choose December 25th as the observance of Christmas.
The Story of Christmas and the Christ Child

When Rome was a great Empire ruled by Caesar Augustus and Israel was governed by King Herod, in the village of Nazareth lived Joseph and Mary. Joseph was a carpenter and Mary was a young virgin who would become his wife. Mary told Joseph of a dream in which she was visited by an angel who told her she had been chosen to bear the Son of God and his name was to be Jesus.
One day the emperor sent notice that all persons were to register for a new tax. They were instructed to return to the towns of their birth. Joseph and Mary left Nazareth for Bethlehem. Mary who was with child, and close to the birth, rode on a donkey while Joseph walked beside her. They traveled for many days and only rested at night.


When they reached Bethlehem it was night. They looked for a place to rest but there were no empty rooms when they reached the inn. As they were being turned away Joseph mentioned his wife was with child and close to birth. The inn keeper took pity on them and told them of some caves in the nearby hills that shepherds would stay with their cows and sheep.

So Joseph and Mary went up into the hills and found the caves. In one cave was a stable room. Joseph cleaned it and made beds of fresh hay. He found a feeding trough which he cleaned and filled with hay to use as a crib. The next night Mary gave birth to a son and they named him Jesus, as the angel had said.

When the child was born a great star appeared over Bethlehem that could be seen for miles around. In the fields nearby shepherds were tending their flocks. An angel appeared to them surrounded by bright light. The shepherds were frightened and tried to run.

"Fear Not," said the angel, "For I bring you tidings of great joy. For unto you is born this day in Bethlehem - a Saviour who is Christ the Lord."

"And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."

Suddenly the sky was filled with angels, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men."

After the angels departed the shepherds set out for Bethlehem. When they reached the cave they found the stable and inside was the child wrapped in swaddling clothes.

As the star shined over Bethlehem, in the east three kings would see it. They knew it was a sign and they set off to follow the star. There was Caspar - the young King of Tarsus, Melchior - a long bearded old man and leader of Arabia, and Balthazar - the king from Ethiopia. They traveled on camels for many days over the mountains, and through the deserts, and plains. Always following the bright star.

When they finally arrived in Bethlehem they found the child in the manger. The 3 kings bowed to their knees and offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They would stay the night in the cave and the next day returned to their lands to spread the news.
Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Saturday December 23, 2006

Today is Saturday December 23, 2006 for Breakfast I had no Breakfast 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 2 Hardee’s Big Twin Cheeseburger 45 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 45 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had Ukrop’s Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Coleslaw, Fruit Salad, Lemon Pie 45 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 45 grams of fat. For Dinner I had Deer Steak and Gravy 25 grams of fat and Green 5 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 30 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Saturday December 23, 2006 were 67 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/11 to 12/17 were 440.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Saturday December 23, 2006 I will be watching

31
ABCFAM
Eloise at Christmastime
(CC)



66
TCM
Meet Me in St. Louis


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.

Friday, December 22, 2006

Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Friday December 22, 2006

Today is Friday December 22, 2006 for Breakfast I had no Breakfast Skim Milk 0 grams of fat, Sunny Delight 0 grams of fat, Maxwell House Coffee 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 4 Oscar Mayer Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwiches on Wonder Wheat Beard Toasted with Kraft Fat Free American Cheese and Kraft Miracle Whip 12 grams of fat, Rold Gold Mimi Pretzels 2.5 grams of fat, Apple 0 grams of fat, Pear 0 grams of fat, Orange 0 grams of fat, White House Apple Sauce 0 grams of fat, Dole Mixed Fruit Cup 0 grams of fat, Sugar Free Strawberry Jello 0 grams of fat, Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt 0 grams of fat, Fat Free Chocolate and Vanilla Jello Pudding 0 grams of fat, and Water 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 13.5 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had Ukrop’s Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Coleslaw, Fruit Salad, Lemon Pie 45 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 45 grams of fat. For Dinner I had 6 inch Subway Club on Wheat Beard with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Pickles, Black Olives, Onions, Sweet Pepper, Cucumbers, Black Pepper and Fat Free Honey Mustard 8.5 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 8.5 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Friday December 22, 2006 were 67 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/11 to 12/17 were 440.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Friday December 22, 2006 I will be watching

11
WUPV
Friday Night SmackDown!
New (CC)


29
AMC
Prancer


45
USA
Monk
New (CC)
Monk
New (CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/22/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Friday, December 22, 2006

Lucas forbids Sami from setting EJ up, but she explains that helping the police will make her family proud. Lucas agrees, saying it will be on his terms. Sami meets with EJ as Bo and Roman keep tabs outside. Sami reveals she has feelings for EJ, and she warns him that the police are going to arrest him the day after Christmas. Sami makes plans to get EJ to safety. Lucas approaches the table on a tear, as planned, blasting Sami for meeting with EJ and dragging her off. Sami and Lucas meet up with Roman and Bo. EJ calls Patrick and tells him all debts get paid on December 26. Max and Mimi break through the fake brick wall and discover a small alcove, along with a skeleton wearing a confederate civil war uniform. Mimi gets emotional thinking about spending Christmas away from her family. Max comforts her, and the two almost kiss. Abby, Chelsea, and Stephanie check Victor's land holdings, in order to find where he could have Max and Mimi stashed. They search an abandoned farm, but find nothing. Chelsea and Stephanie want to go back home, but Abby gets upset with them and says she's not going to give up until she finds Max and Mimi. Abe's vision loss intensifies, and he collapses in front of Marlena and John. Marlena, John and Lexie convince him to see an ophthalmologist friend of Marlena's who will keep the appointment confidential.



PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Friday, December 22, 2006

Theresa, Eve and Simone help Whitney get dressed for her Christmas wedding. Chad worries his jealous lover will try to ruin the ceremony. Miguel asks Kay why she's mad at him, but she refuses to tell him. Rebecca searches for the memory stick containing J.T.'s blackmail information while he takes a shower. Sheridan tries to get in the Christmas spirit with Chris and James, but she can't get her mind off of Luis. Eve tells Luis that Fancy has fallen into a coma. Luis begs Fancy to wake up.

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Thursday December 21, 2006

Today is Thursday December 21, 2006 for Breakfast I had no Breakfast 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had Hardee’s Hot Ham & Cheese sandwich, Hot Dog with chili onion mustard and coslaw, 2 Double Cheeseburger, and Chili Cheese Fries 45 grams of fat, and Hardee’s Sweet Ice Tea 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 45 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Dinner I had Chili 35 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 35 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Thursday December 21, 2006 were 80 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/11 to 12/17 were 440.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Thursday December 21, 2006 I will be watching

6
WTVR
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
(CC)


31
ABCFAM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
(CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/21/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006

John and Marlena tell Abe, Bo and Roman about their discovery that EJ is Stefano's son. John reveals the death card Stefano gave him. Lucas urges Sami to go to the police regarding EJ's phone call about finishing what he started in Salem. Marlena tells Sami that she and John were married in Italy. Sami's surprised when Bo, Abe and Roman ask her to con EJ. Sami agrees to do it, but Lucas opposes the idea. Mimi and Max wake up next to each other and almost kiss, but Mimi pulls back. A bum wanders into the church upstairs, and says he'll help Max and Mimi if they pay him. The bum then takes their money and runs. Max finds a hollow wall in the basement which he starts to destroy with a sledgehammer. Belle, Shawn and Claire spend their first real family day together. They run into Beverly, who starts to question them about their relationship and Claire. Shawn and Belle decide to spend EJ's dirty money on Christmas gifts for sick children. Beverly is from Child Protective Services and is investigating them at Victor's behest, unbeknownst to Shawn and Belle. Patrick confronts Hope at the pub and demands she leave town with him, threatening have Bo put in jail if she doesn't. Hope refuses. Kayla and Hope share warm moments as they decorate the pub for Christmas. Steve arrives, having scored Clay Aiken tickets. Kayla tells Steve they can't go because the performance conflicts with the tradition of comforting sick children in the hospital. They decide to do their tradition, and celebrate at the Aiken show. Steve and Kayla share a lovely kiss under the mistletoe.


On the next Days of our Lives:
Lucas puts his foot down. Max and Mimi grow closer. Abe's condition worsens.



PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006

Kay gets more and more upset by Miguel's claims that he doesn't know why she's angry with him. Jessica is stunned when she sees the Miguel imposter remove his mask. The imposters hear her, and take off. Fox gets worried when Jessica returns to announce she has seen a fake Miguel and Charity. Tabitha is horrified when she realizes the Bennett children and their friends have decorated her home for Christmas. Tabitha thinks she saw Norma and Mrs. Wallace in a group of Christmas carolers. Norma and Edna laugh over the misery they are causing Tabitha. Ethan goes to look for J.T. at the sleazy motel. Gwen hopes that Rebecca has gotten J.T. out of town already. Rebecca comforts shaking J.T. after the attempt on his life. Rebecca's turned on by J.T.'s drag disguise. Theresa and Whitney prep for Whitney's wedding, and Chad tells Jared to finally propose to Theresa. Jared is interrupted again. Chad confesses to Jared that he is heading to the motel for a tryst. Ivy, Julian, Sheridan and Luis look on in relief as Eve saves Fancy. Eve voices her concern that Sheridan is not okay with Fancy and Luis' relationship.


On the next Passions:
Chad fears his wedding will be ruined. Rebecca searches for the blackmail info. Fancy's in a coma.
Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Wednesday December 20, 2006

Today is Wednesday December 20, 2006 for Breakfast I had no Breakfast Skim Milk 0 grams of fat, Sunny Delight 0 grams of fat, Maxwell House Coffee 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 4 Oscar Mayer Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwiches on Wonder Wheat Beard Toasted with Kraft Fat Free American Cheese and Kraft Miracle Whip 12 grams of fat, Baked Ruffles 2.5 grams of fat, Apple 0 grams of fat, White House Apple Sauce 0 grams of fat, Dole Mixed Fruit Cup 0 grams of fat, Sugar Free Strawberry Jello 0 grams of fat, Dannon Light & Fit Blackberry Yogurt 0 grams of fat, Fat Free Chocolate and Vanilla Jello Pudding 0 grams of fat, and Water 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 13.5 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Dinner I had Pork Chops and Dressing 35 grams of fat, Kraft Velveeta Shells and Cheese 5 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 40 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Wednesday December 20, 2006 were 53.5 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/11 to 12/17 were 440.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Wednesday December 20, 2006 I will be watching

26
TNT
A Christmas Carol
(CC)


31
ABCFAM
Christmas Do-Over


31
ABCFAM
Year Without a Santa Claus


26
TNT
A Perfect Day
New (CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/20/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Max and Mimi are tied up together in the basement of an abandoned chapel. The sexual tension between them grows as they try to escape. The two manage to break free from their bonds, but realize there's no way out. The heat between the two of them rises. Roman tells to Bo and Hope that John and Marlena discovered that EJ is Elvis DiMera, Jr., and he's doing Stefano's dirty work in Salem. Bo wants in on the investigation. Roman is reluctant, but Hope convinces him. EJ tells Patrick that the police are on to them. EJ says they have jobs to finish in Salem, telling Patrick to get Hope out of town and wait for instructions on what to do with her. EJ drops a bomb when he reveals that he plans to personally kill John Black. Billie confronts Steve about his feelings for Kayla. Steve explains he didn't know how to tell her. Kayla tells Steve to write Billie a letter explaining his feelings for her and how everything changed. Steve propositions Kayla, who accepts with a kiss. Chelsea comforts Billie as she watches Steve and Kayla together. Abby tells Chelsea she's relieved that her feelings for Max are out in the open. Roman asks Abby and Chelsea to help find Max and Mimi by researching what properties Victor owns and where they are.


On the next Days of our Lives:
Lucas opposes Sami's plan. Patrick gives Hope an ultimatum. Steve and Kayla share a kiss.



PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Luis gets an unconscious Fancy to the hospital, where Eve fights to save her life. Ivy blasts Julian for pushing Fox to marry Kay. Tabitha tries to tell Kay of Fox's ruse, but is thwarted by Endora's magic. Tabitha fears she'll be visited by Norma and Mrs. Wallace. Noah, Paloma and Jessica decorate Tabitha's house, but Jessica isn't up for it. Kay's still brooding over Miguel's betrayal. Ethan waits for J.T. to hand over proof that Jared is no good. Jared covers his anxiety in front of Theresa. J.T. tells Ethan he's not coming because someone shot at him. Ethan accuses Jared of trying to silence J.T. J.T. comes up with a way to sneak out of town.


On the next Passions:
Jessica makes a discovery. Trouble for Tabitha. Chad gives Jared advice about Theresa.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/20/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Max and Mimi are tied up together in the basement of an abandoned chapel. The sexual tension between them grows as they try to escape. The two manage to break free from their bonds, but realize there's no way out. The heat between the two of them rises. Roman tells to Bo and Hope that John and Marlena discovered that EJ is Elvis DiMera, Jr., and he's doing Stefano's dirty work in Salem. Bo wants in on the investigation. Roman is reluctant, but Hope convinces him. EJ tells Patrick that the police are on to them. EJ says they have jobs to finish in Salem, telling Patrick to get Hope out of town and wait for instructions on what to do with her. EJ drops a bomb when he reveals that he plans to personally kill John Black. Billie confronts Steve about his feelings for Kayla. Steve explains he didn't know how to tell her. Kayla tells Steve to write Billie a letter explaining his feelings for her and how everything changed. Steve propositions Kayla, who accepts with a kiss. Chelsea comforts Billie as she watches Steve and Kayla together. Abby tells Chelsea she's relieved that her feelings for Max are out in the open. Roman asks Abby and Chelsea to help find Max and Mimi by researching what properties Victor owns and where they are.


On the next Days of our Lives:
Lucas opposes Sami's plan. Patrick gives Hope an ultimatum. Steve and Kayla share a kiss.



PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Luis gets an unconscious Fancy to the hospital, where Eve fights to save her life. Ivy blasts Julian for pushing Fox to marry Kay. Tabitha tries to tell Kay of Fox's ruse, but is thwarted by Endora's magic. Tabitha fears she'll be visited by Norma and Mrs. Wallace. Noah, Paloma and Jessica decorate Tabitha's house, but Jessica isn't up for it. Kay's still brooding over Miguel's betrayal. Ethan waits for J.T. to hand over proof that Jared is no good. Jared covers his anxiety in front of Theresa. J.T. tells Ethan he's not coming because someone shot at him. Ethan accuses Jared of trying to silence J.T. J.T. comes up with a way to sneak out of town.


On the next Passions:
Jessica makes a discovery. Trouble for Tabitha. Chad gives Jared advice about Theresa.

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Tuesday December 19, 2006

Today is Tuesday December 19, 2006 for Breakfast I had 2 Sheetz Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit 45 grams of fat, Skim Milk 0 grams of fat, Sunny Delight 0 grams of fat, Maxwell House Coffee 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 45 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had Chef Boyardee Mini Ravioli 9 grams of fat, and Diet A&W Root Beer 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 9 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had Double Cheese Burger 23 grams of fat, Fries 20 grams of fat, and McDonald’s Sweet Ice Tea 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 43 grams of fat. For Dinner I had 12 inch Wal*Mart Super Supreme Sub 45 grams of fat, and Coco-Cola ZERO 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 45 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Tuesday December 19, 2006 were 59 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/11 to 12/17 were 440.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Tuesday December 19, 2006 I will be watching

8
WRIC
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
Repeat (CC)


35
TOON
Futurama
(CC)
Futurama
(CC)
Family Guy
(CC)
Aqu...
(CC)
Aqu...
(CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS 12/19/2006

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Original Air Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2006

The Brady family anxiously awaits word about Max and Mimi's disappearance. Bo learns Steve has his memory back and asks for his help. The two break into the Kiriakis mansion, and find evidence that Philip was here. Bo and Roman theorize that Max and Mimi were getting close to discovering Victor's secrets, so he had them put on ice somewhere. Max and Mimi are tied together, imprisoned in a church basement. Chelsea teases Abby about her feelings for Max, and she admits she's in love with him. Chelsea asks Nick to get busy finding her Internet boyfriend, "Lonely Splicer." Nick promises he'll do his best. John and Marlena are en route to Salem. Marlena discovers the death card Stefano dropped and worries Stefano is after John. Marlena begs John to drop the investigation, and John agrees, saying she'll always come first. Hope is shocked to hear that Steve regained most of his memories while he was away with Kayla. Hope asks Steve if he's told Billie he's back with Kayla, and he admits he hasn't. Billie's excited to tell Kate that Steve chose her over Kayla. Kate wants to hear about it, but says she's leaving for Montreal with Victor. Billie suspects Kate is up to something but Kate won't reveal what's going on, and takes off in a hurry.


On the next Days of our Lives:
Things heat up for Max and Mimi. EJ drops a bomb. Billie confronts Steve.



PASSIONS
Original Air Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Gwen fears that J.T. will blackmail her again. Rebecca assures Gwen that J.T. will leave town as soon as he has all his blackmail money. Rebecca calls J.T. to find out when he is leaving, and he tells her he's staying after all. Chad arrives at the Seascape and breaks up a fight between Jared and Ethan. Ethan begs Theresa to let him prove to her that Jared is bad news. Fox listens in as Miguel asks Kay to call Charity. Kay is disgusted by Miguel's "lying" and runs away from him. Fox gets the imposters out of the house, unseen. Kay gets fed up with Miguel's insistence that they are in love, and slaps him. Tabitha wants to tell Kay the truth about Miguel and Charity, but Endora casts a spell on her, causing her to spit out a frog when she tries to speak. Tabitha worries that Norma and Mrs. Wallace might return to kill her. Sheridan tells Eve that she's find with Fancy and Luis dating. The peeping tom attacks Luis, and manages to escape. Luis takes care of an injured Fancy.


On the next Passions:
Eve fights to save Fancy. Ivy blasts Julian. Endora thwarts Tabitha.
Menu and what is happing with Carl Ray Louk Monday December 18, 2006

Today is Monday December 18, 2006 for Breakfast I had no Breakfast 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Breakfast were 0 grams of fat. Then for lunch I had 12 inch Subway Club on Wheat Beard with no American Cheese and with Lettuces, Tomatoes, Pickles, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Onions, Black Pepper Fat Free Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing 12 grams of fat, Baked Lays Potato Chips 2 grams of fat, Apple 0 grams of fat, 2 Diced Peaches Fruit Cup 0 grams of fat, Dannon Light & Fit Raspberry Yogurt 0 grams of fat, Fat Free Butterscotch and Vanilla Jello Pudding 0 grams of fat, and Nestea Sweet Ice Tea 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for lunch were 14 grams of fat. Then for After Noon Snack I had no After Noon Snack 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for After Noon Snack were 0 grams of fat. For Dinner I had 12 inch Wal*Mart Super Supreme Sub 45 grams of fat, and Coco-Cola ZERO 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Dinner were 45 grams fat. For Supper I had no Supper 0 grams of fat, total grams of fat for Supper were 0 grams of fat. Total grams of fat for Monday December 18, 2006 were 59 grams of fat. Total grams of Fat for the week of 12/11 to 12/17 were 440.5 grams of fat. Right now I am aloud 45 grams of fat a day and 315 grams of fat a week until I get down to my goal weight of 310 lbs. Right now am 353.6 lbs.

Monday December 18, 2006 I will be watching

32
DISNEY
The Santa Clause 2
(CC)


Saturday February 11, 2006 I went to the American Family Fitness Center at 10:30 AM and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 90 Abdominal Crunches and around on the free motions weights and Stationary weights.

My monthly nutrition report for November 2006 was. My Albumin is 4.2 my goal is 4.0 or higher. My protein is very good. HCT CALC (HGBX3) is 29.7 my goal is 33% or higher, my red blood cell count is low. Calcium Corrected is 8.4 my goal is 8.4 to 10.2 my calcium is good. Phosphorus is 5.6 my goal is 3.0 to 5.5 my phosphorus is high. PTH-BIO-INTACT is 476 my goal is 75 to 150 my PTH (parathyroid hormone) is high. Potassium is 5.1 my goal is 3.5 to 5.5 my potassium is good. KT/V UKM is 1.04 my goal is 1.40 or higher my KT/V adequacy of Dialysis is low. Cholesterol is 115 my goal is 100 to 200 my cholesterol is Good. Over my monthly nutrition report is good.