Saturday - What's Up?
Good Morning Friends!
Me, that's who is up and I cannot believe it is 1:53 in the a.m. and I am awake, so because I was rather busy the last couple of days and not able to really spend much time here, I decided to check in and oh the things I read. . .
For all my dear friends dealing with life situations that are not pleasant, to say the least, please know that you have my prayers and good thoughts.
I won't take up a lot of space here, just wanted to say hey, I have my monthly WLS leadership meeting today, so I'll be gone from 9 to 5 and then I am coming home, picking up my friend, making something for dinner and going to my AA meeting.
You may not see much of me this week, I was essentially told bring my breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, as this week there may be some overnights in order as we prepare to file a bankruptcy case on Friday. I asked if I could bring Dillinger and then I would feel at home, my boss laughed. . . no work would get done if Mr. Dil were on premises, people would be too busy loving him up. . .
Wishing you peace in the mdst of whatever life has brought your way today!
Hugs, Laureen
Me, that's who is up and I cannot believe it is 1:53 in the a.m. and I am awake, so because I was rather busy the last couple of days and not able to really spend much time here, I decided to check in and oh the things I read. . .
For all my dear friends dealing with life situations that are not pleasant, to say the least, please know that you have my prayers and good thoughts.
I won't take up a lot of space here, just wanted to say hey, I have my monthly WLS leadership meeting today, so I'll be gone from 9 to 5 and then I am coming home, picking up my friend, making something for dinner and going to my AA meeting.
You may not see much of me this week, I was essentially told bring my breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, as this week there may be some overnights in order as we prepare to file a bankruptcy case on Friday. I asked if I could bring Dillinger and then I would feel at home, my boss laughed. . . no work would get done if Mr. Dil were on premises, people would be too busy loving him up. . .
Wishing you peace in the mdst of whatever life has brought your way today!
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
morning! i had a whole big post typed- copied and pasted when comp started acting up--put in word and will share later- right now it's not pasting--arggghhhhh--some of my posts are like journalling for myself so i didn't wanna lose it
will try later.....hugs
will try later.....hugs
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
morning sweet laureen!!!! i have to chuckle about the thought of you taking dillinger to work--what a riot that would cause!!! gosh--i know you have been preparing for this "case" and i am sure it will take every effort all of you have so be careful -coming and going and etc-basic safety cautions as well as just take care of you-make sure you are hydrated!!!and keep your focus and your faith!!!!!
sleep is not easy around here right now- when it comes, it must be deep as i have been dreaming-many many dreams for almost two weeks- but they are somewhat disturbing dreams..mostly...
an interesting thing happened last nite- to me- a neighbor of sorts -too long to explain--drove by-saw me outside and backed in the drive-so of course El Jerko ( the one i ranted about a few months back) across the street had to stare to see who i was talking with--dan never got out of his van and stayed maybe 20 minutes and we caught up on life- he works for chrysler and right now he is driving to twinsburg ohio to work 4- 10 hours days and staying in an apt then coming home weekends- the toledo plant is going to close completely and the twinsburg plant probly too in a while- so we talked about that- and kids and grands--his wife and her job and and michael and hawaii....we talked about this house- he had wanted to buy it before we did and was one of the first ppl we met--i told him how i have undecorated everything to sell ( for over 2 years) and now it doesn't feel like home-i don't "love" it anymore.anyhow- i am starting to resent the house--all in all, the conversations were cathartic -he's not someone to ever feel close to but it was a nice 20 minutes or so---and the funny part was the El Jerko's constant interest!!!!
michael is treating chico with an inhaler- seems to be helping tho i have no clue how we will get a new scrip !!! chico 's health is going downhill fast and michael is so torn. i think he should be put to sleep so he is not in pain or just simply drop dead.... but he is not MY bird....
add that to michael's own issues and he is not sleeping at all- and his tummy acts up -not to get graphic but he gets diarrhea when he is really upset--soo---
anyhow-i'm up-dunno why--fresh coffee in hand
again, i want to thank everyone for their caring--if you are fairly new to the OFF board; michael's health stuff started in 2005 --tho quad bypass in 2003 after only married 4 months!- and it has just been nitemare after nitemare--dr's and hospitals and ambulances- and it seems like 20 years rather than 4.....and while there are so many ppl who have such things that are so much worse than any single one of his issues- tie all of his together and it is a mess- and the things just don't stop--some of them are cyclical- the worker's comp fighting and stuff- it is just so draining and i, personally, cannot handle much more....and it's not MY body.my faith and my friends are all that keep me going and there are days i feel i have overtaxed my friends....i have left two jobs and school because of this and it may soon be time to leave employment again if i have to become nursemaid again....sorry for whining....
didn't mean to be a downer this morning!!!!!hugs and prayers to all...saving a few for michael and myself.....
sleep is not easy around here right now- when it comes, it must be deep as i have been dreaming-many many dreams for almost two weeks- but they are somewhat disturbing dreams..mostly...
an interesting thing happened last nite- to me- a neighbor of sorts -too long to explain--drove by-saw me outside and backed in the drive-so of course El Jerko ( the one i ranted about a few months back) across the street had to stare to see who i was talking with--dan never got out of his van and stayed maybe 20 minutes and we caught up on life- he works for chrysler and right now he is driving to twinsburg ohio to work 4- 10 hours days and staying in an apt then coming home weekends- the toledo plant is going to close completely and the twinsburg plant probly too in a while- so we talked about that- and kids and grands--his wife and her job and and michael and hawaii....we talked about this house- he had wanted to buy it before we did and was one of the first ppl we met--i told him how i have undecorated everything to sell ( for over 2 years) and now it doesn't feel like home-i don't "love" it anymore.anyhow- i am starting to resent the house--all in all, the conversations were cathartic -he's not someone to ever feel close to but it was a nice 20 minutes or so---and the funny part was the El Jerko's constant interest!!!!
michael is treating chico with an inhaler- seems to be helping tho i have no clue how we will get a new scrip !!! chico 's health is going downhill fast and michael is so torn. i think he should be put to sleep so he is not in pain or just simply drop dead.... but he is not MY bird....
add that to michael's own issues and he is not sleeping at all- and his tummy acts up -not to get graphic but he gets diarrhea when he is really upset--soo---
anyhow-i'm up-dunno why--fresh coffee in hand
again, i want to thank everyone for their caring--if you are fairly new to the OFF board; michael's health stuff started in 2005 --tho quad bypass in 2003 after only married 4 months!- and it has just been nitemare after nitemare--dr's and hospitals and ambulances- and it seems like 20 years rather than 4.....and while there are so many ppl who have such things that are so much worse than any single one of his issues- tie all of his together and it is a mess- and the things just don't stop--some of them are cyclical- the worker's comp fighting and stuff- it is just so draining and i, personally, cannot handle much more....and it's not MY body.my faith and my friends are all that keep me going and there are days i feel i have overtaxed my friends....i have left two jobs and school because of this and it may soon be time to leave employment again if i have to become nursemaid again....sorry for whining....
didn't mean to be a downer this morning!!!!!hugs and prayers to all...saving a few for michael and myself.....
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Margo sending prayers and hugs to you this morning, i can understand your pain and hurts, i deal with a lot of what you go thru too. since Joe was ran over by a semi truck in 99 it has been one doctor after another with him. His health is not good at best ...
Just wanted you to know you are in my prayers and that i understand....
Just wanted you to know you are in my prayers and that i understand....
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Margo, I remember Margie going through this with Wally ... he had to have his leg amputated due to a bad infection (diabetes caused). From there, he went downhill and died about five years ago, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, who knows what else. But he was nearing retirement and was going to sell the paper and they had big plans when his health failed and nothing went right from there on out. And now Margie is gone too. I wonder how much that stress caused her to go early. (Although she, too, was diabetic ... although under control, used a lot of insulin, had the kidney transplant, etc.).
You are always in my thoughts, Margo, and I hope it all works out for you. I know times are tough, especially where Michael's health is concerned. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here.
You are always in my thoughts, Margo, and I hope it all works out for you. I know times are tough, especially where Michael's health is concerned. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here.
Margo,
You've had more than your fair share of things to deal within Michael's health issues and other things, so don't ever feel like you're a downer for needing to rely on your friends; that is part of the support we can offer here to one another, as from my point of view, many of us OFF people, due to our mature ages, have things to deal with that, while younger folks might experience them, we are more likely to have a spouse (significant other, friend, family member, etc.) dealing with health issues and so we share our WLS experience, but we also develop a bond by being here that is based on supporting one another in life cir****tances and I wish I could do something really concrete sometimes to make everyone feel better within their cir****tances, but unfortunately, I am a mere mortal and so what I can give is, hopefully, a kind word, thought, shoot up a prayer (for those who want to believe in it's power), a positive thought and that my dear friend you will get a lot of on this board! So don't feel badly for sharing your real life stuff, pain shared is pain lessened. . . I am one, perhaps others feel differently, but I am sure many feel as I do.
Hugs, Laureen
You've had more than your fair share of things to deal within Michael's health issues and other things, so don't ever feel like you're a downer for needing to rely on your friends; that is part of the support we can offer here to one another, as from my point of view, many of us OFF people, due to our mature ages, have things to deal with that, while younger folks might experience them, we are more likely to have a spouse (significant other, friend, family member, etc.) dealing with health issues and so we share our WLS experience, but we also develop a bond by being here that is based on supporting one another in life cir****tances and I wish I could do something really concrete sometimes to make everyone feel better within their cir****tances, but unfortunately, I am a mere mortal and so what I can give is, hopefully, a kind word, thought, shoot up a prayer (for those who want to believe in it's power), a positive thought and that my dear friend you will get a lot of on this board! So don't feel badly for sharing your real life stuff, pain shared is pain lessened. . . I am one, perhaps others feel differently, but I am sure many feel as I do.
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Morning Laureen and my OFF friends,
Laureen, we'll miss you this week, but just hunker down and get the case done and we'll be here waiting for you. I must say, I sure don't miss Gary's lawyering days....not all glamor and "L.A. Law" lifestyle. If people only knew!
I'm only working half day today. Our salon owner's daughter is getting married this afternoon, so we'll all be there to share the day. Then, home tonight to watch the Univ of AR's football game. Tomorrow starts the big push before the family comes. I have to move all of the SaintBella out of my office/guest room to the sun room to make room for the bed. Hmmmm, geeze, they want a bed to sleep in??? Go figure! So, that should take all day, with all the moving then fininshing the paint touch ups and mulching of the flower bed.....and so on and so on.
If anyone is in the area and wants to lend a hand, I'll buy the bottled water and protein bars! Guess the days of pizza and beer are long gone, heh?
Got my flu shot yesterday, so that's one down. Now to wait for the H1N1 to come.
Okay, my dearies, please take care of yourselves. Margo, hugs and prayers to you and Michael. Brenda will be in my prayers too.
Hugs to all!
Laureen, we'll miss you this week, but just hunker down and get the case done and we'll be here waiting for you. I must say, I sure don't miss Gary's lawyering days....not all glamor and "L.A. Law" lifestyle. If people only knew!
I'm only working half day today. Our salon owner's daughter is getting married this afternoon, so we'll all be there to share the day. Then, home tonight to watch the Univ of AR's football game. Tomorrow starts the big push before the family comes. I have to move all of the SaintBella out of my office/guest room to the sun room to make room for the bed. Hmmmm, geeze, they want a bed to sleep in??? Go figure! So, that should take all day, with all the moving then fininshing the paint touch ups and mulching of the flower bed.....and so on and so on.
If anyone is in the area and wants to lend a hand, I'll buy the bottled water and protein bars! Guess the days of pizza and beer are long gone, heh?
Got my flu shot yesterday, so that's one down. Now to wait for the H1N1 to come.
Okay, my dearies, please take care of yourselves. Margo, hugs and prayers to you and Michael. Brenda will be in my prayers too.
Hugs to all!
Susan
Good morning everyone!!!
Lauren..good luck at work..you'll do great!
Margo..I'm so sorry about your husband's health..I'm sending ((hugs)))and prayers.
Susan..sounds like you're going to be very busy..remember to take some time for yourself and sip sip sip.
As for me..Its still cold here in NY and I still haven't bought a winter coat. So I'm going shopping. Then I have to come home and make a big WLF meatloaf which thankfully my kids will gobble up. I still hate to waste food!! Tomorrow I'm going to visit my mom. She will be 80 in January and has a pool. So we're going to help my brother close up the pool for the winter.
I have some school work to do...but that may have to wait till Monday. But I do have to get it done before I go in for my surgery. Everything has to be in order for my substitute.
So I guess we are all going to be busy this week end. Have a great one and (((hugs))) and best wishes to all.
Keep smiling!!!
Marcy
Good morning, Laureen and OFF friends,
Today is the big wedding day for my brother-in-law. DH is best man and we're all so excited for the happy occasion. The wedding is at 6 p.m., although we live over an hour away and there is a festival in the area today, we'll leave our home at 3:30 p.m. to be sure we are there in time. Our daughter is in from New York and we'll be picking our other daughter up....always wonderful to spend time with family! I've been really looking forward to this wedding for months now. Can't wait to get there and do some dancing - lol
Hope this day brings much happiness and peace for those in need. Special prayers going up for you!
Happy Saturday!
Debbie
Today is the big wedding day for my brother-in-law. DH is best man and we're all so excited for the happy occasion. The wedding is at 6 p.m., although we live over an hour away and there is a festival in the area today, we'll leave our home at 3:30 p.m. to be sure we are there in time. Our daughter is in from New York and we'll be picking our other daughter up....always wonderful to spend time with family! I've been really looking forward to this wedding for months now. Can't wait to get there and do some dancing - lol
Hope this day brings much happiness and peace for those in need. Special prayers going up for you!
Happy Saturday!
Debbie
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