berts4 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Good morning, Illinois!

I have been pretty busy lately at work and home.  I just remembered to check in.

Lisa--have a great vacation and cruise!  Hopefully the storms will tone down.

Nancy--CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!  I am so happy fo


berts4 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Good morning Illinois!

I seem to get busy and forget to stop by here, but I try.

Nancy---Give Rick my regards and tell him I am thinking of him (you both, actually) and sending healing energy and strength.  Glad to hear his homecoming i


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Good Monday Morning!

I am sitting here with the sun shining brightly through my window and loving it.

This is the, "Week of the Young Child" and we are celebrating here at work.  Lots of fun things planned all week long.  Unfortunately,


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Good first Monday of Spring, 2016!

I had a nice weekend.  Friday night, I went and hung out with a bunch of women at my sponsor's house that I haven't seen in a while.  I need to spend more time with them as they make me feel loved.  They talke


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Happy Monday, Illinois!

I hope Lisa is better today.  There is a lot of stuff going around.  We have kids sick in the center and Riley was sick at home most of last week.  Her fever finally broke on Friday afternoon and she is back to school to


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Good morning Illinois!

I sometimes forget to check in here, but Lisa is right!  We need to stay in touch.

I am doing well, celebrating 2 years of sobriety and all the life changes and thought changes that come along with a different way


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Happy Monday, friends!

Well.....Olivia had quite the adventure Friday night.  It was pretty scary for me and she got to spend $140.00 on a hotel room 45-60 minutes from her destination. Maybe she will learn to listen to the advice that is given


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

Happy Friday, Illinois!

I wish you all a fantastic Friday and weekend!

After work, I have a chiropractor appointment then nothing planned for the weekend!  I am happy about that as it seems we have been busy lately and I have lots of ho


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

Good morning Illinois!

I just stopped in to check on you all and I see we have all been busy.  I know Lisa has been busy celebrating 50 years of marriage.

I had a good weekend, Riley was over.

I broke down and bought a couple of


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

Happy Teal Tuesday!

It is Teal Tuesday for Liv's school colors and it is a, "thing" at her school.  I have on my teal and the sweatshirt she gave me for Christmas from her school.

Things in this corner are about the same.  The new thing


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Good afternoon, Illinois!

I am good. Working and staying busy. Liking the job for the most part. Can't complain too much. It has been a challenge to remember (or learn) how to deal with other personalities. My boss's personality is sometim


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Hello, Illinois!

I am working, as usual.  Enjoying a day with the boss out of the office.  She is a very nice lady, but very high strung.  I am more laid back so This is a treat.

Olivia was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Virus, or commonly


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Happy Friday, Illinois!

I am taking a short break at work and thought I'd pop in.

Weather in this corner has been pretty good,  we needed the rain we got yesterday and so far today, none.  There are areas that had bad storms last night,


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Good morning,Illinois!

I hope each and every one of you are doing well and having a great day.  

I am at work, going through the morning routine.  I only work three days next week, so I am a fortunate, grateful person.

After wor


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Good morning Illinois!

I am working and looking forward to relaxing tonight afterwards.  

I got home Sunday in the later afternoon after deciding to stay in Naperville overnight after visiting with Crystal, Greg, their friends and Lisa.


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Good morning Illinois!

It looks like it will be a beautiful day, I hope everyone gets to get out and enjoy it.

I am at work, starting my day.  Things are good.  The little kids are so cute.  It is great not to have to take them home!


berts4 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Good morning Illinois!

I am up and at 'em.  Work is still good, but I have been a bit irritable lately.  I am working on that.  I need to get back to serenity.

Things here in the northwest corner are doing pretty good.  No rain here, se


berts4 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

Good morning Illinois!

I have showered, dressed, done some banking and begun my day.  I will be going into Freeport for a meeting then I need to pick up a couple of things from the store.  After that, I will enjoy my last week or so of being un


berts4 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Monday Roll Call - Good Morning Illinois! I had a nice weekend at Stronghold Castle.  It is really a beautiful place.  The retreat was good too.  I met some new folks and heard some good things. To...

berts4 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Monday Roll Call - Good afternoon, Illinois! I can't believe no one has been here yet today, so I'll start! I am doing well, just nothing exciting like the rest of you all.  My life is same ol', sa...

berts4 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Wednesday Roll Call - Good morning Illinois! I am up and waiting for Todd and Liv to finish getting ready for our trip.  Liv moves in tomorrow, but we are staying in the area until Sunday for vacation....

berts4 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Happy Teal Tuesday Roll Call! - Good morning Illinois! To show my support for Liv's new school, I am participating in "Teal Tuesday", which is when you wear your teal to show Coastal Carolina spirit.  I have 2 n...

berts4 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Monday Roll Call - Good afternoon Illinois! My sales Friday totaled $6.00.  I paid $10 for the space.....oh well......it was a wonderful night to be sitting outside in a rocking chair.  I talked to ...

berts4 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Tuesday Roll Call - Good morning Illinois! I am up and started the lists to start packing.  I have gathered a few things and had my protein and vitamins. Shower next then into Freeport for a meeting...

berts4 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Friday Roll Call - Good EARLY Morning Illinois! I don't know why, but I am up (got up at 3:30 am) and have been up for an hour.  I hope I can lay down and catch a couple more hours. Yesterday turne...
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