Thursday Morning

Good morning everyone.  A little slick in spots on the road coming to work.  My street in Westfield was very icy but once I got on 31 it wasn’t too bad and the closer I got to Indy, the better it was.

 

Not much planned for today, need to defrag before I get started.  I left early yesterday because my computer was running so slow on all the programs.  I got so frustrated.  So I went home and started addressing my Christmas cards.  Got most of them done.  I am decorating a box to put at the back of church to put cards for church members.  Then on Sunday the 21^st we will have a fellowship time for everyone to pick up their cards.  It’s just a fun thing to do.

 

Hosting the family Christmas get together on Sunday the 21^st too.  That should be a lot of fun but we will have a houseful.  Talked to my niece in Monticello last night and she said they are all planning to come down for it and to expect two more.  My great-niece and her six month old baby will be coming too.  She and the baby are staying at a women’s shelter right now.  Her boyfriend was abusive and a drug user so she left and came to try and get a new start.  Her mother wasn’t much of an example for her.  When her dad died she hooked up with a drug user and abuser too.  I’m hoping that this time she will stay and get settled down if nothing else for the baby’s sake.  I know my brother and SIL are thrilled with their great grandchild and would like to see them stay.

 

It seems like everyone is carrying some kind of burden.  I pray for peace within you and joy immeasurable for everyone here.  Not just for today, but throughout this season and in to the next year.  May your troubles be few and your blessings be many.

 

Julie

Good morning!

How is everyone today? Today is my Friday so I'm doing pretty darn good! LOL!

I'm just debating on how best to spend my time today. I need to get through some of this Empower stuff (a pc program), I have 3 training courses to do, and I need to do my end of the year performance review. And shoot...I have someone's notebook & binder on my desk to verify & still have more inventory stuff to complete. So....hmmmm...I sure have a lot to prioritize for these remaining days for someone on 'desk duty', huh? Oh well. I'll get done what I get done. I'm certainly NOT going to get stressed out about it!

I'm going to be picking up Gail tomorrow & we're gonna have a 'girls day'. She's going to spend the night (slumber party! LOL!) and come to the ornament exchange with Bill & I on Saturday. Doesn't that just sound like so much fun?!?! We don't have any definate plans but with us, shopping will probably be included somewhere! LOL!

You all have a good day today!

Sherri

Morning Everyone,
     Going down to take care of the kiddies soon, but had to get on here & say "hi' to everyone first! Had to take Bethany to the Dr's. yesterday- she has a double ear infection too! I don't know if it is contagious or not, but big brother was rushed Mon. Pm. to the ER. with it.  She had 102.9 fever, so I did the cool bath & Tylenol to get it down before we left. It worries me when the stop drinking. She will ONLY drink milk- no juice or water for her.Thankfully Amy was able to go with me before she had to head off to work. I think today will be a day of baby holding for me. I have been extra tired lately, must be they are becoming more mobile, too!Before long,  they will be climbing over the baby gates!
  Sherri- sounds like you are one busy girl!!I envy you & Gail going shopping & having girl time!!! She called the other day- I think we do "phone tag" with each other. By the time I got her call, it was after 10pm. & I don't like to call that late. Give each other a big hug for me!!! I can't wait to see you Sat!
  I have a dietitians appt. on Monday at 1;30. at St. V's then hope to finish up our shopping. We have helped out out Penny & Mike with Christmas, since she doesn't get paid while off from her surgery. Christmas is going to be small at our house this yr. With most of the boys being 14 & older, they want Cd's , clothes or $$. I got a deal at Aeropostle- 4 tee's for $30.00- just the ones QT wanted. I have more fun with the little ones. We just aren't overdoing it & trying to focus on the real meaning of Christmas. For yrs. we have supported the Christmas Toy Drive here & helped at the Caring Centers food drive. I think it is important for kids now to know there are those out there who don't have all the luxuries that TV land says you need to survive & enjoy life. 
 
When I got home from Bible Study last night it was snowing- so I looked up to the sky & let the snowflakes fall on my face. Did you know each one is different & unique??Just like us'''all different, but important!! I hope for all of us who are going thru seasonal depression we will look up to our Father God, & remember how special we are to Him.I felt like a child again for just a few seconds basking in my Daddy's special snow kisses, just made for me to enjoy at that moment. May you each find some childlike wonder in your day today
Lots of love & blessings to you all.

Good Morning Julie & All,
I few plans today,soooo I guess I need to dress warm,its cold I just took our "human" pet outside, he even didn't stay out long.

Everyone stay warm !! Love to all.
Hugs & Blessings, Gail

Julie, blessings on my way to you & family
Sherri, Changed your pic, looking good.
Ellen, phone tag, you are it !  
Everyone have a good day.  

Special Prayers & Healthy Wishes to Those In need.

Gail, I love your new pic and I noticed Sherri is sporting a new one too!  I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.  Richard is driving me down.  I am praying the weather cooperates.  I have Floyd's address to put into the Tom-Tom to get there.  Anxious to see everyone and catch up.  Hugs to you.  See you on Sat.  Have fun shopping with Sherri on Friday and have even more fun at the sleep-over at her house.  Karen

Good morning all!  I am just getting in from taking the kids to school.  Roads were patchy but highways were clear.  I am looking forward to some fun stuff to do today.  I got my box of cruise memoribilia out and I am going to organize it a bit to make a scrapbook when I can get some money together to buy one.  I plan to crochet some more on the kids scarves for christmas and then do some sewing.  They all ordered pajama pants from Santa again this year.  LOL.

I am stressing a little about not giving them gifts but I have found ways to make them some small items.  Hopefully they will be even more happy with the things I have made them since so much love is going into every item.  They have been really understanding and that helps.

OH!  I am almost in Onederland!  I have two pounds to go and that was my personal christmas present that I wished for the most.  So.... in the next few days it should happen!!!

I am looking forward to the ornament exchange so much!  Kim is supposed to be coming with me.  Janene should be too.  I haven't heard from her in a while though. 

I hope you all have a great day and put a huge smile on your face.  Ellen's snowflakes story was priceless.  I loved it.

Huge hugs and take care.

Good Morning everyone,

Just a quick note.  So busy at work.  Monday my computer crashed and I was without it until Tuesday morning, an hour before I left for the day, so I'm still playing catch up with the 140 emails I got in that period of time.

Tuesday afternoon I had a spinal injection and it seems to have helped some already.  I no longer need to pull myself up with the dresser to get out of bed, but I'm still having plenty of pain.  They said it may take 72 hours before I feel the full impact, so I'm hoping it will be better in a few days.

Doing some final touch ups around the house and we'll be ready for the ornament exchange on Saturday.  Hoping for good weather for those traveling.  Look forward to seeing everyone then.

Floyd

Floyd,  I hope u are feeling better soon.  We cant have you feeling in pain on Sat

Get Well Soon

 Pamela

God morning everyone!

Have already been out running some important errands and now I am back home...Thank goodness cuz it is so cold out there.  Have to help my hubby this weekend which will mean alot of walking so hope I can do it lol...I know I can.  Have some homework to do in science...Yuck not liking this class at all.  But all in all it is a great day!

Hugs to everyone
Melissa

Good morning all
I was having withdrawls they hooked sattelite up yesterday(alot cheaper than cable) and screwed our internet up.lol
Joey fixed it for me when he got here.
I feel like a truck ran over me or more like a convoy ,i feel weak and so tired i think its because of all the bleeding but im calling the dr anyways..
So i doing nothing today.
Jules Im sorry about your neice atleast she is got out of that relationship,i love it when the whole family is together.
Gail bundle up but dang i know you want to show off that sexy body..lol
Sherry i love your beautiful new picture and i to love to shop and our budget shows it to..
Ellen i hope the baby gets better i hate to see the wee ones sick,you are such a good grandmal.
Floyd i hope your back gets better neil had surgery and he has done awesome except during weather changes.
Tracy i love the homemade gifts that come from the heart over exspensive things..I love pictures i think its awesome to get christmas cards with family photos in them..
Melissa i hate math and science,,,yuckkkkkkkkkkkkk
Eveyone stay safe and warm....