The moments of our lives accumulate like snow in a drift, sand upon a dune on a summer day or raindrops in a puddle alongside the road.
We are each a combination of joys and sorrows, intentions and lost chances as well as accomplishments.
I guess there is something about the holidays that brings out the sentimental in me and it always has but when I’m ill, as I’ve been so often this year, it’s multiplied a hundred fold.
It’s impossible to go through life without examining it from time to time unless you’re in a coma. There have been times when a coma would be preferable to some of the experiences we have had but then we would miss out on so many of life’s joys.
That’s the price we pay for consciousness. Stay awake and take your chances.
Life accumulates in the corners of our lives like dust piles, hair fluffs and dust bunnies. They are composed of daily decisions, acquaintances made as well as the results of the daily wash and dry of life. Some of the debris has to be removed when they represent bitter feelings, resentments and other emotions which keep us from moving forward to a clean corner of our life.
We have to keep the whiskbrooms of our mind clean and crisp as we whisk away the emotions which will pull us down, divide us from others or keep us from growth. Hatred, jealousy and doubt have no place to hide in a cleaned out corner.
As we grow older life’s joyous days go by quickly and our complaints list grows longer. We’re wearing out as we grow tired of fighting for health at a time when we have to put up a stronger fight than ever.
Life accumulates in the corners of our minds with doubts and fears. We doubt our abilities, come to question others following a few disappointments and have to be reminded that fear exists only in the mind. Fear without belief has no strength and its light goes out.
We each have our personal lists of dreams, wishes and desires that seem to wane with time. Limited only by doubt, we hide behind our experiences when we could choose to learn from them; enriching our lives along the way.
Life accumulates based on our choices. They don’t present themselves as sign boards but as moments, thoughts and fleeting picks along the road. Should we or should we not? Can I do this or can I not? Where do the limits lie?
When illness and pain rear their ugly heads, we pay abeyance to them and give them power when our guard is down. They grow in size as we shrink from our own lives. Life can be a coward and kick us in the lowest points of our lives. We must not let it.
Life accumulates in our strengths and recognizes courage when it appears. Certain qualities make life shrink and quiver. Facing down the aging body can only make it stronger. The same rules apply as they once did but the answers may take longer to arrive.
Life accumulates in used people who are no longer newborn babes. We have a strength that comes from living which only can arrive on that bus called experience.
Life is advanced learning. Life takes study, practice and homework.
Life accumulates in color where it shines.
Life accumulates in muscles when they move.
Life grows love in hearts unselfish.
Life blooms in hearts on fire with love for its own.
Love accumulates and brings life to a grateful heart.
Weekly Dose of Sue 
Just right for this time of year sue..and comparing all the different years ,looking back and appreciating what we had then..sorrow for the present ,or pride in the past
Which do we choose? Yep that whiskbroom comes in handy to woosh some of those melancholy feelings away….I wish I could have a Christmas without them..a carol service and I’m trying to stop those mournful thoughts ,and I never do.DD has asked us over for my birthday before xmas,but my dad can’t come as he is ,that adds to what has been lost and he us missing out too.I will see him but …oh it’s another stage of life…his dr saw him today and he has asked the parkinson specialist nurse to come see him and give him more meds for it.he has frozen and so weak.i couldn’t go in his flat as it was so strong with thus rub he has,,and he can’t really move from his chair.so I can only speak to him on the phone and he can’t speak now really and you can’t understand him.if you ask him anything he takes ages to answer
Sue the bp tape is a 24 hr monitor he wears that records bp and pulse and something else too.
Well had tv delivered today ,then went back to get my dad some shopping. Then back to shed again
DH bp is icky but on bp tabs .
Well I’ve taken some cocodimol tonight so hopefully I’ll get to sleep
It’s cold -1c tonight and fog
Chris
Chris, I know that must concern you so much with your Dad. I’m sorry life is so painful for you and for him. Is his dear neighbor still helping him when she can. My dear, you can only do what you can. You know it would be too miserable for you to go into that odor and what it would do to your membranes and so you must do this from afar. I pray he understands. Has the Parkinson’s affected his mentation? Does he lose touch with reality at all? Does a visiting nurse go out there to check on him?
Glad DH is a bit better but it seems none of the meds are good for him…bad versus worse, huh? Thanks for explaining the tape. It was a language difference. We call them monitors.
Is that a new TV for you guys? Go and have a good birthday dinner. Glad your DD is thinking of you. You sure have the generation thing going on in your family right now. Life. That’s it.
I’m still dragging around with nausea. Finally will see the doctor tomorrow. Can’t shake this virus by myself obviously. 13 days is to damn long. I’m cranky. Later, Always with love, Sue
Well his mind is ok it just seems so slow and he doesn’t remember..so I suppose it has really ,he doesn’t lose touch tho,but I have noticed a lot of suspicions with him. He has a carer go In Once a day.and next door is in there most of the time ,making drinks ,meals chatting doing the washing and ironing .she is so good.and seems to really want to do this. And she makes his bed and changes it and she is 81 herself,and when the cleaner he has had has missed something she spots it and sorts it. I can’t think what would happen without her
Yea new tv,the other one gave up and it was GS old one and the stand was lost and it had to be supported by books!
I do hope the dr sorts out this virus hanging on for you,you must have lost some weight with it.sometimes these viruses just dissapear when they’re ready
Well I do feel like sleeping now
Chris
Chris, sleep tight and well.Your Dad’s neighbor is a blessing indeed. Love, Sue
CHRIS SO SORRY TO HEAR ALL THE TROUBLES WITH YOUR DAD. SOMETIMES LIFE CAN BE THAT WAY. YOU DON’T KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING OR GOING. THINK OF YOU OFTEN. DO CARE GOOD CARE.
LOVE YOU XXX
Hi Chris. I am sorry you are having so many problems with your dad. It is hard when you have to be taking care of your dad and worrying about your DH blood pressure. On top of that having your own chronic pain problems to deal with. I am glad your dad’s neighbor helps look after him. It is probably what keeps her going every day truth be known. I will be praying for you and all your family’s needs. I am just enjoying being at My daughter’s home through Thanksgiving. LOVE, Donna
Sue I really needed this tonight. I am so sorry you are still sick. You have had one hell of a year. Your strength and determination to actually live not just be alive is so admirable. Sending lots of prayers and gentle hugs.
Beverly, thanks for your kind remarks. Yes…it’s a slippery hill, huh? But sometimes that’s the only way to get up there, right? How are you doing? Sue
Hugs! Sue, I so appreciate your writing! Thank you!
Judith, and I appreciate you. Funny how well you can get to know someone from their FB preferences and values. Have a great Thanksgiving. Fondly, Sue
Thanks for the new post Sue. I hope your doctor comes up with something to help. Prayers and positive energy. Janet
Janet, when I woke up this AM pea green after 13 days of this crap I decided enough and I needed more than phone advice. Hope to get straightened out. I’m doing leg lifts for the back now so I don’t look like a capital C when I stand up. So much going on with me but I hate to be pukey. Are you getting settled in? How are your pets adjusting? Hope it suits you and think of you often, Love, Sue
Very timely, Sue. I’m sorry I didn’t see it until this morning. It’s been busier here than I’d prefer, but what is one to do? I’m feeling it, along with the impeding weather. Funny you should mention snow in your opening line… we’re expecting some tomorrow, as you probably have seen. Not good for the heaviest travel day of the year! I must walk Sadie and head out to the stores this morning so I’m not in the middle of the huge Thanksgiving/snow grocery store rush! I hope I don’t forget anything! I don’t intend to go out tomorrow. I’ll have enough to do in the house, and I can’t wait to see Sadie in real snow! Unfortunately, it won’t be the light fluffy variety which she could really have a ball in. I suppose I should get this body moving (it doesn’t want to today) and get Sadie out for at least a short walk. There will not be one tomorrow, I’m sure.
Blessings, one and all!
Lyn, glad you’re finished with your T day shopping. With a snowstorm moving in, that was good planning. It is too bad Sadie won’t have a light fluffy snow to romp in for her first experience. I know George sure does love it. When we had snow last year we had trouble getting him back in so I bought a 30 foot light leash to use this year just in case. He’d get frostbite on his little tootsies. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiivng meal with your family and know you’ll do a lot of cooking so do take heed and be good to yourself. Much love, Sue
Sue, I don’t have much to cook for T-day, just my “famous” sweet potato casserole. I’ll cook that up tomorrow and just reheat Thursday morning. I am taking 2 pies along also, but I bought those rather than baking. I did, however, buy the goods to make many kinds of cookies in case I feel like doing a little baking in the snow tomorrow and in upcoming days. They are all cookies I can freeze and save for Christmas. 😉 We’ll see how I feel. I’m also planning my tactics as far as Christmas décor. Trying to safely pet-proof. Time to rest a bit.
HI SUE, SO SORRY TO HEAR YOU HAVE NOT BE WELL AT ALL WITH THAT VIRUS. HOPE THE DOCTOR CAN DO SOMETHING FOR YOU. LEG LIFTS ARE GOOD! I’M JUST HANGING IN THERE AND MISSED YOU ALL. HAPPY I READ THIS BLOG, WAS JUST WHAT I NEEDED AT THIS MOMENT. STILL HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE PILLS BUT GUESS ONE DAY IT WILL WORK OUT. SENDING YOU PRAYERS MY DEAR FRIEND AND ANGELS TO KEEP YOU SAFE.
LOVE YOU BIG. GOD BLESS
XXX
Suzanne, I have been worried about you. Are you still struggling with the same meds? Do you think they have helped enough to be worth it? I pray so. How is your aunt doing? Are you still doing a lot of her care, etc. We miss you dear girl. Come sooner, okay? Love you, too, Sue
WELL I USE TO TAKE 4 LYRICA PER DAY NOW I’M DOWN TO TWO. MY DOC WANTS ME TO KEEP WITH THOSE FOR A WHILE. I’M NOT EVEN SURE ANYMORE IF THEY ARE WORTH IT. WOULD LIKE TO TRY SOMETHING ELSE……
AUNTY IS DOING OK. WE CONTINUE TO GO DO GROCERIES, LAUNDRY ETC… FOR HER. COME JANUARY I WILL HAVE TO BRING HER TO 3 APPTS FOR HER EYES. SO YES I AM STILL DOING LOTS FOR HER. I DO BELIEVE THERE IS SOME DEMENTIA THERE. CERTAINLY KEEPING ME BUSY AND NERVOUS THAT SHE IS STILL IN HER APT.
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A LOVELY THANKSGIVING.
KEEP US POSTED ON THAT NAUSEA OKAY. PRAYING FOR YOU AND ALL ON THIS GREAT BLOG.
LOVE YOU SUE
XXX
Suzanne:
Been worried about you !! Good to see you back !
Love
Tonie
JUST MISSED EVERYONE SO MUCH BUT COULDN’T BRING MYSELF TO READ OR WRITE. JUST HAVING A ROUGH SPOT. HOPEFULLY I’LL GET OVER IT SOON.
YOU TAKE GOOD CARE NOW SWEET PEA.
XXX
SUE….THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT AND VERY MOVING POST, TAKEN MOSTLY FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHICH HAVE SAPPED YOUR STRENGTH THIS YEAR….I HOPE SOMEONE WILL BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH THIS ROTTEN VIRUS THAT SEEMS TO HAVE YOU IN ITS GRIP STILL…..I HAVE BEEN A BIT STRESSED WITH MANY THINGS GOING ON, SO I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE TO NOT REPLYING TO EVERYONE’S POSTS…IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU ARE NOT IN MY THOUGHTS, I TREASURE EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP, ITS NICE TO KNOW ISN’T IT, THAT WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER….LOVE YOU BIG…JEN X
Jennie, Never worry about absence from here. We all understand you have multiple areas of pain and now with that ridiculous meddling by someone hacking your FB acct. Life is hard enough, right? I’m always touched when you or other readers feel something that I wrote. I know each of you so well it makes me appreciate the fact even more. It is actually humorous at times when I write because I just sit down at the computer and say, okay, let’s go and I just pour out my heart, frustrations and blessings. I’m often surprised at my own frankness. Sweet friend, I know you’ve had many rotten episodes with so man things this year and love you all the more for surviving. Love, Sue
AMEN TO THAT SUE.
LOVE YOU JENNIE POO.
XXX
DONNA, BEVERLEY, JUDITH AND SUZANNE….GREAT TO SEE YOU ON HERE.
CHRIS AND TONIE AND LYN AND LAURA AND POMMUM, ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS….JENNIE XXXX
Sue
How did you get on at the drs?
Well I did our shopping today for the shed and to take back home.save going again
Also went to some local craft shops for xmas gifts..and to a shop on the sandringham estate where the queen goes to stay for xmas, to get some xmasy things .sort of puts me on the mood,then stopped for tea and scones in an old cottage
So tomorrow it gives rain all day so got some soup to make and books to read
It was nice waking up this morning all the fields around were white with frost,then a fog slowly descended …it’s the blimmin DH photo stuff in me!!
I get into a better mood in the country,dont think I’m a town girl!
Suzanne good to see you back
Chris
Chris, What a wonderful Christmasy picture you paint. English frost, castles, gift shops and tea…wish I was there. Truly. I’ve always been so into all things English. I hope you found some wonderful gifts that give you joy to give. Indeed you do have eyes like a camera to appreciate all that is around you. So many folks go through life with blinders on.
Haven’t been to the doc yet. Only 1 PM here and appt is for 3. Must slowly get ready. Vomiting again this morning so I’m SO glad I’ve got this appt. Take care and keep singing with that soup and a good book. Love you, Sue
Sue, another great blog and definitely food for thought! I’m sure that for many of us, nothing is more sentimental than Christmas. My mother was very much a Christmas person so I have many happy memories of Christmases past, but often find it frustrating not to be able to do live up to my own expectations with Christmases present! ! I hope that my grandchildren someday will look back with happy memories of Christmas time at Nana’s house and not just remember that she always was ill! Sue, I’m quite sure you will be very happy to write the final chapter of 2014 in your life and hope for the making of many happy memories in the year ahead!
Like Jennie I find it difficult to answer each of you individually. but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My physio therapist is wondering if a steroid injection would help the control the pain in my neck that has been radiating up the left side of my head. She has just completed a report to my rheumy asking for his guidance on further treatment so we should soon know his thoughts. Yesterday she tried acupuncture, hoping for some relief from the headaches. Today has not been a good day, although yesterday was very busy day for me so was not a good time to judge the use of acupuncture for pain relief.
I’m sure my American Peeps are busy getting ready for Thanksgiving and I wish you all an enjoyable holiday!
Love and Hugs …Pommum Brenda
Pommum Brenda, I am so saddened to hear the pain in the neck has not eased up. Sounds like something needs to be fixed in there. I saw my sis go through something similar from her psoriatic arthritis. An injection sounds like a good idea if it is being caused from inflammation in the cervical discs. Sure sounds like it is. May be structural and if so, then I don’t think acupuncture will help but can understand why you would try. You need relief and the injection might bring that about for awhile.
I agree that we don’t want to be remembered as the sick grandma. I worry about that, also. I try to keep it light but often know the children are smarter than that. I haven’t seen my local grands very much in this last two months and it kills me. When I feel absolutely lousy I think it’s better not to see them so it’s hard to say which way is best..seeing us hurting or not seeing us at all? Feeling left out as they grow and change so much every week, is difficult to miss out on. Sweet girl, get as much help as you can for what is turning into a serious situation with your neck. Love you, Sue
Pommum…..have you tried osteopathie for your neck, it helped me, not a permanent solution, but a relief…..love you..Jennie xx
OH POMMUM, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THAT PAIN IN YOUR NECK. NOT GREAT IS IT. I ALSO THINK THE INJECTION WOULD WORK.
KNOW THE FEELING OF THE “SICK GRANDMA”, I KNOW THE CHILDREN SOMETIMES SEE THE PAIN MORE THAN THE ADULTS DO. I WILL TRY AND PUT UP A TREE THIS YEAR WITH THE HELP OF DH. DON’T BELIEVE ALL MY OTHER DECORATIONS WILL COME OUT THOUGH. WE ARE HAVING EVERYONE OVER FOR CHRISTMAS SUPPER. SO DH WILL HAVE A LOT TO DO TO HELP ME OUT. ONE GOOD THING, HE IS A FANTASTIC COOK.
HOPE ALL WORKS OUT WELL FOR YOU POMMUM. PRAYERS AND ANGELS.
LOVE YOU XXX
SUE HOPE THE NAUSEA DIDN’T COME BACK. PRAYERS AND ANGELS FOR YOU TOO. THINK OF ALL OF YOU SO OFTEN.
XXX
Sue
That blimmin virus hanging around….I hope the dr gives you something to ease it
Yea I wish you were here too…be good to show you around ..but I’m sure I sing it better than some folk mite see it! Different eyes!
I think the weather being Christmassy puts me in the mood
Well I hope you all over there have a good holiday coming up
Gonna take some more cocodamol tonite I slept for 4 hrs last nite. That’s good
Brenda
I hope the acupuncture will start to work today..I know what you mean about xmas and living up to things
You have this idea and it don’t come up to the mark
Well just a postscript ..odd one..I’m struggling to write the word xmas…why..well when I was a kiddy the vicar came to our school.i must have been about 9yrs old..he said that he hated to see Christmas like that as it was Christ’s name as a cross. And I’ve always thought about that when I started to write xmas ,as it’s easier to type…..so at nearly 67yrs I thought I’d now defy that vicar and put what I want …what you think?? Do some of you write xmas or Christmas ? Do you think it’s disrespectful ?
Oh dear it’s just me being in a odd mood!
Chris
Chris dear, well scrumping aside…that’s so funny, a vicar with a past…I personally do not like to see people make a big deal over Xmas vs. Christmas. As I recall from college the X is a symbol for Christ and it doesn’t offend me at all. I believe it’s from the Greek and I specifically remember the lecture when it was explained. I also should offend some by saying that truthfully I get tired of the big to do over saying Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays. Out of respect for others whether they be Jewish or whatever, I don’t mind it. I say what I want to say and think the world has bigger problems than that. Holiday is a derivation of Holy Day so where is the fault? It seems like there is always someone to offend and we must keep the essence and the meaning of the events, right? It’s the spirit that counts. Thanks for the holiday Thanksgiving regards. I personally will not be having turkey but my family over at DD’s house will.
I’ve just come from the doctor and she doesn’t think it’s a virus. I think she’s wrong. Jim works with a guy who had it two weeks and felt just like I do. She took lab work, urine, blood and scheduled me for an ultrasound next week to check out the pancreas and the gallbladder. I don’t have pain so don’t think that makes much sense…so no, I got no answer at all. Pray it goes away because I’m convinced it’s viral with my lousy immunity. Later, glad you got some sleep how about doing it again? Sue
Sorry it was not the outcome you’d hoped for, Sue. Just what you want, huh, more tests… BTW, I’m with you in regard to the whole Xmas v/s Christmas thing, and Chris, yes, sometimes I type Xmas because I don’t want to type out the whole word, and that’s ok! Had to chuckle at your story about the vicar.
I had DH help me bring up a Christmas tree and I brought up a small one just so the pets can get used to them and we can see if they leave them alone! I’d like to set up my black and silver tree this year. It looked so nice in our dining room the last year we did the home tour. I haven’t set it up since, though, because so many of the ornaments were glass. I put the tree up on a small coffee table we weren’t using so it is up and hopefully too high for Sadie to bother with. The cats are another matter. Rufus was already checking it out big time. I’ll have to make sure glass ornaments are not reachable by him.
Well, it’s raining here now, snow supposedly to come. My fingers are feeling it off and on and I feel the cold/raw going into some joints – I know too many of you know what I mean. Time for a little breakfast and a shower. Piano tuner is coming this morning. I think I’ll pop a pork loin in the crock pot and have a simple meal of pork barbeque for dinner. It will smell good while the snow comes down today. I must also make my sweet potato dish today so I only have to reheat it tomorrow and we have time to walk Sadie before we have to leave. They want to eat at noon. Makes for too short a morning to make the dish and walk the dog.
Take care, friends!
Chris…your odd mood is catching, I use Xmas too, but being in France tend to use Noel, which is also short…ha ha! Don’t forget to put your feet up with all that cleaning the shed…ok??? xxxx Jen
Oh yes. I forgot …this vicar was one who used to go scrumping with my dad!
Now scrumping over here means pinching apples for someone’s orchard ?as boys do when young ..and not so young too
Chris
Ha Ha !!!scrumping, man did I get a kick out of that, nimble then, and never once got caught…happy days xx
Jennie, you have been on my mind because I just watched the film the SECRET GARDEN which is supposed to take place in Yorkshire. Such a lovely old film. It was one of my favorite books as a child.
Yes, I was very disappointed not to get more answers yesterday but will get lab results today and we’ll see. I still think it’s a virus because I have a raspy throat and occasional sneeze and blow my nose. With Sjogren’s syndrome, I rarely get a cold. Too dry is the usual problem for me. You need not worry about me doing any prep for tomorrow. It all falls on Beth and I don’t even want to smell turkey, and definitely not eat any. I keep hoping the fellow Jim works with who had a virus recently for over two weeks had what I have or vice versus, you know. Pray that this pea green feeling will pass. Thinking of you dear girl and I love Noel. It’s a lovely greeting. Love, Sue
Lyn,, all your baking sounds good but doesn’t actually have to be done so remember that if you don’t feel like baking cookies in the next two days, okay? Your casserole sounds great. What kind of pie did you buy? Since I probably won’t be eating T dinner I can at least hear about it. Yes, this year many of your Christmas decorating will have to be up away from Miss Sadie, huh? The cats, are they playful with decor? Later..Sue
Haha, I just scrolled down further and found these questions that I just answered above. 🙂 Yes, kitties have been playful with décor. I’ve had to scale down from those tour days. We’ll see what I can get away with this year.
I got a great deal on pie. One store had their pumpkin and apple pies buy one get one free! So I got one of each. The apple was a regular two crust one and DH wanted crumb topping, so guess what I found when I went to the second grocery store? Of course, a crumb top. So I bought that and will freeze the regular apple to have another time. Good deal. As for the cookies, I decided I’d just buy things I’d need to have on hand for any time I feel like baking, then can freeze for later. I’ll play it by ear today. I know I should rest some for tomorrow. Not sure how many places will be available for sitting, so I may need to stand a bit while we’re there. The floor isn’t really an option much anymore. Too hard to get back up! Although there should be a strapping young man or two who could help out – haha! Can’t wait to see my niece who’s pregnant and due in January. 🙂
Lyn, Okay, now if I wasn’t so nauseous you’d have my mouth watering. All those pies sound delicious. Oh that Rufus. No surprise there, huh? All of life is his toy apparently. So funny, but I can see where he might take some special consideration. I think our daughter is having some similar thoughts for their first Xmas with Daisy, their large chocolate lab pup. All of life is a chew toy at her age and she loves to steal socks. She and George aren’t well acquainted because she’d tromp him into the ground with her enthusiasm.
I understand so well your feelings and considerations about chairs, standing, etc. It is tricky, this whole business of having challenges. Do rest up for tomorrow and have a blessed Thanksgiving dear friend. Love, Sue
Hey all:
Sue, great blog, per usual. Still praying for your health dear. I so pray the Dr gave you something to help today. I am sure you are resting up from the intrusion on your body.
God bless you all . I will write more later. Very tired right now.
Love to all
Tonie
Tonie, Never forget how special you are to each of us and we have both you and your family in our hearts and prayers. Love, Sue
Tonie…you are always in my thoughts sweetpea, rest up when you can, how is that wee baby coming along, you have so much to cope with, but such a lot of love back from you lovely furry family…….love you mate….Jennie xx
Tonie
Thinking of you in this time you are going thru
Sue
As you say it certainly sounds like a bug.it probably has inflamed your stomach and it is reacting till it calms down from it. Does Gaviscon liquid about 15 mins after eating help at all ,my dr told me that once
Well it’s just gone 5am ,I slept for 5 hrs after the cocodimol so that’s good.but it stops working like that after about 3 nites
Try and get back to sleep now chris
Oh yes
I always say merry Christmas ,it comes out that way. That’s what it is or what we hope it to be
Chris
Sue…..got you in my thoughts and prayers my friend, I hope the doc can offer some relief and a lot of hope, its a hard road you are traveling but we are all with you every step of the way…..always…..keep us informed as to how it goes, there must be something that can be given to boost your immune system to help you through this……………..courage and prayers for you…..love you Jennie xx
Sue, (and friends), I replied twice above. Should have read through and just done so down here. Sorry. Now for that breakfast!
I know I am a few hours ahead of time,due to where I live, but just want to wish you all the best “Thanksgiving” ever, I wish everything nice for you all may you spend it with loved ones, or close friends, I just hope it is everything you want it to be, and for those spending it alone, may you have happy thoughts and know that we are all thinking of you…….Love to you all….Jennie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank you, Jennie, love! I soon will have everything ready for tomorrow, will just need to reheat my casserole tomorrow morning. I even felt the urge and brought up some Christmas decorations. 😉 It will soon be time to shred my pork for pork barbeque sandwiches. I opted for an easy dinner tonight so I could enjoy the snowy day. It was so lovely falling from the sky – still snowing, actually, but will soon taper off. Sadie wasn’t too sure at first, then discovered she enjoyed running around and hanging out in it. I wanted to get video of her, but was only able to get her first foray which was tentative.
In case I don’t have time to get on here early tomorrow, I’d also like to wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving! Hugs all around!
Hi folks
Hope you gave a good time and relax too
I’ve gotta go back to see the dentist tomorrow .get an appt in the morning .got a lump in the gum on the top of my eye tooth….?
It had to be this week when we are winding down stuff and DH with his bp. Hope I will be able to come back and finish off stuff.as they are coming to drain down on Monday .dont know what she will do..it’s been sore for a few days and it’s the size of a pea ,just noticed it tonite
Humph!
So Tonie hope you are rested and less tired and Lyn you sound all cosy there with your meal and the aroma and the snow
Sue
I hope all will be ok for you over the holiday ,be thinking of you
Well it’s gone midnite and I’ve got washing on as I stripped one bed to keep up with it all .then washed my hair incase I don’t feel like it after whatever she’s gonna do..
Be back tomorrow
Chris
Evening all:
Well here I am all tired again. Snowed really hard this am. SO…was out in it from 7:30 til after 11. Judy and I feeding, fixing, de-snowing, jumping automobiles to start, getting them where we could GET them out. Putting the horse where she could get out of the weather, fixing the chickens, cleaning off the shed roof. Whew, no wonder I am so tired. Then went it all turned to slush ! (about 3-4″) So I went to town to get cat food and pick up my RX. Stopped to talk to some friends, looked at a couple of mobile homes. Then came home to crash and burn. GOnna rest well tonight I hope.
Please, everyone have a great Thanksgiving with your families. I have opted ot stay here and rest, work on some projects I have to finish up. Sue you rest and get well.
Chris, Jennie. Ya’all just have a great day.
So much to be thankful for at this time.
Love you all
Tonie
Tonie, holy Cow. did you ever have your hands full today. Slush should be easier for driving, right? Hope you keep power and stay nice and warm. Hope Sweet baby is in a happy place. She’s so sweet in the snow pics you posted on FB today. Hope the grands and Nikki are managing with everything going on in AZ. Thinking about them often. Have a nice peaceful day tomorrow with all those leftovers and think of me without being able to eat any of the good stuff. Love to you and yours. Sue
Chris, interesting. Oh my goodness. Might be a rheumatoid nodule and they often just go away. Then again, if it’s related to the tooth like an abscess, she might open and drain it. Sorry for this on your behalf you dear girl. You sound so very busy. Life just keeps coming at us, doesn’t it? Thinking of you with concern, love and prayer for wellness. Sue
Hi
Well would. You believe that hard lump that was sore and hard ,size like a pea has just gone
It’s now nearly 6am and it’s not there at 3 I woke and felt it and thought oh that’s smaller then now it’s gone. How can that be so quick well I had a sneaky prayer….its a bit sore there but all flat.so we shall stay here now and go back sunday and if it’s still sore ill ring dentist on Monday .it feels bruised but I’ve been pressing it to check
So all that washing I did last nite ! Still that’s out of the way DH just made some tea ..he was up to go back early…try and get back to sleep for a bit…I won’t I know
Chris
Chris:
Prayers get answered ! And He never sleeps ! SO happy it is gone now !
Oh my I am so tired today, can you believe it ? 🙂 Knew I was pushing it yesterday but it was so fun, and necessary. Today is overcast but not snowing like ti was when I woke up in the night. Sue Baby is doing fine. She won’t get in a shelter at all, no matter what you do. I will be glad when I get a shed for her built. $$$$$$$$ !!! I can add on the the other side of the chicken coop and make a nice little barn. I am not sure I am going to get them leftovers out, unless I just make a big pot of turkey soup ! WOke up thinking of that this am, so sounds good. My power is on, but my brother’s is off. I could hear his generator all night and it is still running. So strange and he is only a little ways from me.
I pray everyone has a wonderful day. Sue I will think of you and pray for you as well. I will be glad to get those injections on Tuesday for my back. It is really not liking all the moving I have been doing.
I am so thankful for all of you here. I think of you often and how our lives have been meshed together. People who most likely will never meet. Yet are drawn together in this bond of friendship none the less. I can never name you all…for there are far too many who just read and never post, but we feel you here anyway. Thank you for all you have done for me over the years. The support is so awesome here. Suggestions, prayers, and help. Laughter and tears. I love you.
I think I just wrote the forward for the recipe book 🙂
Tonie
Tonie….I agree and join you in your sentiments, it never ceases to amaze me the support we all share and are there for each other when the chips are down….hope you are all having a wonderful time today. I too loved the photo’s of “Baby” in the snow, what a great Mama she has.
Lyn..loved the video you put of your sweet pooch dashing through the snow, they so love it don’t they, enjoy your casserole love.
Sue….I know you can’t eat, and that sucks, but if the family are with you, then you can cope, and you will soon be stuffing your face like the others….not long love, maybe for Christmas you can manage a bit more, you will need building up a bit now.
Chris…sorry you have had all this on top of all the other stuff, but how weird is that, the lump just going like that…get your dentist to have a good look at it even so, won’t you?
Well i will let you all get on with the business of celebrating…..love you guys, wish I could be with you, and bring Chris with me. xxxx
Well said Tonie. I couldn’t agree with you more. Happy Thanksgiving! Janet
Tonie, won’t that be wonderful when you finally get some money??? I feel such relief for you. Your lean to type shelter for her sounds ideal. You are such an integral part of this group it is hard to imagine it without you. I love the mix and all the differences that meld us together. We’re from so many countries, ages, social situations, careers, etc.
Hope you’re rested up and ready for weather. We’re supposed to have snow tonight. We will see. GD is having a sleepover tomorrow with four little girlfriends and that should be loud and fun for all. We’ll celebrate next week on her birthday. Sure hope I feel human by that time. Love you, hugs…Sue
Yea you did Tonie a good one too
Hope you are keeping warm there and taking it restfully
Chris
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends! Funny that we have Black Friday sales now too, to keep our money at home by discouraging cross border shopping. Any of you experiencing bad weather please drive carefully, but it appears the storm will miss us!
Tonie, your picture of Baby in the snow is beautiful! You must be very busy with the family of critters you now have. I’m sure there will be future Thanksgivings that you will spend with your family, but have a relaxing day this year, and yes, we all have much to be thankful for.
Lyn, none of our fur kids have ever touched the Christmas tree so Sadie might surprise you! I did have a cat when I was young decide to climb my parents Christmas tree, as it was a tree after all…right?
Chris, I loved the story of you visiting the English countryside and shopping at the estate where the Queen celebrates Christmas … I too love everything British. I often thought I would make it across the pond for a visit but I don’t think that will happen now, but it’s fun seeing it through your eyes. Do you shut down the shed for the winter?
Maybe the lump above your tooth drained during the night and that is why it is now flat???
Sue, did your doctor give you anything for nausea? As someone who has had both gallbladder trouble and pancreatitis, I would be surprised if they are the culprit without pain.
Jennie, so glad you are up and running again on Facebook. Teddi got hacked about a week ago too through a video in a friend’s page and it left malware on my laptop, but I do believe I finally got rid of it!
Take care everyone.
Love and hugs …. Pommum Nana Brenda
LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU POMMUM NANA BRENDA.
XXX
Dear friends, Just a brief note to wish each of you a most blessed Thanksgiving time. I pray it will be a day of family and love as well as taking the time to be grateful. I’ve had another quiet day of nausea and feeling lousy. Beth brought the grands over. GD played her recital piece for me on the piano and GS did the same on the violin. It was wonderful to see all of them and I realized once again what a long couple of months I’ve just passed through.
Yes, I’m taking two kinds of nausea meds as well as the usual medications and am now wondering if it could be the Tamoxifen I am taking to prevent the breast cancer from spreading. I could have reached a toxic level. I will call my doctor first thing tomorrow and ask her about it and she can get in touch with my oncologist if she thinks it valid. It makes sense since I don’t have the abdominal pain for some of the other ideas.
I’m thinking of those of you in the snow and cold, praying you’re safe and the many of you who have great challenges to face each day. You’re an amazing group, those of you who write in and those who just read along and have for years. I love each of you very much. Sue
Sue, you may be on to something with the tamoxifen. Definitely worth checking into. How lovely of the grands to share their musical offerings. 🙂 I’m sure they made the day extra special.
We had a nice day of family, then home for some football – Sadie supporting the team in her team jersey. She wags her tail and gets excited when we get her jersey out and wears it for the duration of the game. She’s a pip.
Black Friday today. The only Black Friday shopping for me would be online! DH saw a deal he might pursue this morning, but I told him I would not be joining him. We’ll see how badly he wants to check it out. SB went out last evening before work and picked up a gaming system for himself at a much reduced price tag. None of the rest of us ventured out. Today I might break out some ornaments and start adorning the tree. Fingers crossed that cats leave it alone. I’d like to use my black, “crystal” and silver ornaments this year. The tree was gorgeous in our dining room, but no one really goes in the DR, so I really wanted to recreate the tree in the family room where we can all enjoy it. I’m using a different tree, so I hope that doesn’t affect the effect. 😉 If so, I suppose I could switch trees… We’ll see. As I type this I’m smiling. Rufus is curled up asleep on the coffee table under the tree (the tree is on the table so Sadie can’t reach it). Of course, the kids pointed out I’ll have a hard time decorating it as it is. Guess I’ll have to break out the step ladder. It is a 7 foot tree and is sitting 18 inches higher than that. (9 Ft ceiling in the family room.) Oh brother. Best laid plans. The mantle is almost finished. I just need batteries for my mini lights. I’m hanging the stockings at the fireplace again. Right now I must track down my various lists and make a master Christmas list so I can plan my shopping.
Blessings to all!
Lyn dear, you could put the tree down to decorate then get some big strong guy to put it on the coffee table after it’s ready. Your Xmas ideas, ornaments and themes are always such fun. What, no tour this year? Hope not for your sake. I am so tickled by how Sadie has fit into your lives…football jersey and all. It turns out that Daisy, DD’s dog, had a half eaten dead bird in her mouth yesterday and the only way they could get it away from her was with her dinner bowl. Then poor SIL throw up while burying it. Poor guy. Don’t know how he survives in this all medical family of ours.
My son from TX called yesterday and it was great to hear about all the grands back there…so grown up. Four wonderful young people give one hope in this world. One in HS, my other GD, and two boys in college at Tx Tech. and one working and enjoying using his masters degree in counseling. I’m so proud of them and their parents. Family is the greatest blessing of all. Love, Sue
No tour, Sue. I think they are a thing of the past. But it was so nice once the decorating was done to walk through the downstairs and be surrounded by Christmas. I won’t go to that extent this year, but am going to try more than last year. Hopefully the pets will cooperate. I did decorate that tabled tree and managed just using a step stool. I think Sadie was concerned once, but all was fine. I have the tree I talked about done, the top of the cabinet under the TV is done, I think… and the mantle. I also put up a tree in the studio and decorated it using the unbreakable ornaments I had been using in the family room. The colors go well in the studio, and I like having it decorated for students coming in. Another day I’ll drag up some more things to sit about. I also brought up a few things for the front porch. Now I’m sore and tired! My feet will stay propped up for a while! No kids for dinner, so we warmed up leftovers. Works for me! Lily was racing around the house and is now flagged out on my lap. Sadie’s napping. Not sure where Rufus is… That could be dangerous. Aria is finished begging for food and probably napping also. I feel like I could join them all in a nap myself.
Your poor SIL! Daisy, Daisy. I gather she is otherwise doing well. And Padfoot? How do they get along now?
Indeed, family is the greatest blessing of all.
Sue
That must have been so special for you to hear the music and also for Grands playing for you too
I hope the dr. can put some clear thinking into this nausea for you and sort it.
The new tv has gone wrong so got to chase that today,bit awkward as we leave for a while come the w,end
Brenda
Yep the site is closing up here from dec 8 to jan 16 ,but we are leaving this w.end as we have a lot of hosp apps the following week. But we hope to open up again as soon as the site opens.only thing is the shed is safe after they drain it down in the weather.if we open it all up we have to watch the freezing weather and it costs with the c.heating
I’m pleased you liked the post on my visit to the queens estate here.it was a magical day.i see in the newspapers that William and Kate have moved into their new house there too.she was photographed shopping in a small town here
Well it’s 7am so mite as well get up and have b.fast and give the tv shop a ring when it opens
Chris
Chris and all, Chris, the new TV, is it a lemon? Hey this isn’t the season for such problems. Hope all is well and smooth there. Yes it was great just so see the children and they’re alight with holiday spirit. GD also has a birthday coming next week.
I talked to my doctor early this AM and she agreed that it might be the chemo drug and told me to stop it for these next three days. I asked her if I need to worry about some little cancer cell getting through and she said no, not for that short. time. Please pray this is the answer everyone. I am so sick of being nauseous. I’ve been on that med three months and according to what I read, my symptoms go along with unusual yet serious side effects..of course. I guess I should always expect the unusual, huh? Stay warm and try to rest, Chris with all you’re doing. Love you, Sue
Suzanne, good to hear from you. It would be interesting to get you off the Lyrica and to get your aunt settled. Both would simplify your life unless you think the Lyrica is actually making your life better. You are a kind and loving niece but you must look after yourself or your candle will be burnt out. We miss you and worry when you don’t pop in but do understand how busy you’ve been. Much love, Sue
SUE I ACTUALLY THINK I WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITHOUT IT BUT MY DOC KEEPS INSISTING THAT I STAY ON LYRICA FOR A LITTLE WHILE LONGER. I JUST DONT’ UNDERSTAND. I ONLY GO BACK TO SEE HER ON DEC 17TH. SO STILL A WHILE TO GO.
I’VE HAD A WHOLE LOT GOING ON HERE, MY PERSONAL PROBLEMS WITH INSURANCE COVERAGE, RETIREMENT…..ETC. NONE OF IT GOOD BUT TOO LONG TO WRITE ABOUT.
HOPE ALL THOSE TESTS YOU NEED TO GET DONE, SHOW SOMETHING. I ALSO BELIEVE IT’S A VIRUS. WE HAVE ALL HAD IT HERE AND FOR SOME OF US MY DH AND GRANDSON, IT LASTED ABOUT 2 WEEKS.
LOVE YOU
XXX
Suzanne, I guess you’ll have to go along with your doctor if the meds have actually helped. I’m sorry finances or insurance have to enter into for so many. It’s bad enough feeling like crap without extra worries. That does sound like amazing cold. We got down to 25F last night and that’s plenty cold for us.
I would hope for a virus for myself over a med reaction but fear I will have to talk to the oncologist to check it out. I’m still nauseous but only been off of it for two full days so far. I do have hope there is something else they can give me instead. Three weeks of this is quite enough already, especially with so much to do this time of year.
WIshing you the best with all your insurance woes sweet lady. Love, Sue
Lyn, I’ll bet every decor for the holiday is lovely. Wish I felt up to that, also. Yes, Daisy is great fun but still pretty wild and wooly. Padfoot still thinks she is an intruder and should not even be there..not warming up. Kind of funny. Beth tells me he peeks around corners for Daisy, etc. Such a smart animal. Enjoy your leftovers dear friend, Sue
Sue
I think this sounds like the answer and they find something else for you to take Sue
Be so nice to be free of this nausea,that was a good call from you to put the dr to thinking that way
It must have been so good to get that telephone call,and your grands have done so well
Well the tv had a volume problem that the engineer said he hadn’t come across before so they took it back and I will get one in January..got a credit note. Rather than get that one fixed
Well only Saturday and sunday we go back
I shall ring dentist Monday ,DH has bp monitor Tuesday and also check at the skin clinic.so hope they sort my tooth out Monday and it is ok for Tuesday ain’t got any time left that day.and Wednesday have to take monitor back.
You all must be celebrated out over there..Halloween end oct.thanksgiving end nov.then Xmas (hah) end dec…it’s a busy time of year
Well nowt to get up for tomorrow only whatever arises
Chris
Lyn
Your home sounds soo xmasy..it must look lovely..I wish I could get in the mood..like this every year
For me it usually appears about the 20th so still hoping
I think maybe having two places will be more strange this year
Anyone else have a problem getting in the mood?
Chris
Chris dear, well, you know I can’t get in the mood…at least not physically but my mind is full of cheer. Been watching tons of Christmas movies on our Hallmark channels.You do have a busy day coming. I hope and think the spot on the gumline will be long gone and hope never to return. Let’s hope the monitor tape for DH is also good and will bring about some new treatment. Loved hearing about William and bride. I think they’re such a sweet couple…now together with their precious little one after such a long courtship. Enjoy doing nothing tomorrow. Is that possible? Love, Sue
Chris, I have difficulty with Christmas too. I think it is because there are no children. My grands are in their 20s and without little ones it just doesn’t have the magic anymore. It will be better on Christmas because my son, DIL, and Grands are coming down from Arlington. In the spirit of the season Merry Christmas. Janet
Janet
I think you are so right About children and xmas.it is a special sort of magic then and you want to share it with them. And it brings back the Christmases you had yourself then
I think with DD and I it is the Aussie thing…when he was a kid there ..well, then they didnt carry on with it like we did here in the northern hemisphere and he’s not really into it. Also with my mum not here now and she was so xmassy and loved it ..my dad we can’t go with him places so it’s all a bit yuk somehow
But this year again we will be together round my dads,altho outside in the lounge area. DD will stay only early morning as she is having xmas with her partners family and we will stay .but food is a problem for my dad and can choke on it
But …we are going a few places which will be Christmassy so hopefully it will grow on me.it usually does
You have a good one with your son and family . And yea a merry chritmas to you….if I say it enough it grows on its own! Chris
Hey sue
I think that’s a good idea watch xmasy stuff and get in the mood!
Yea will try and do nowt today,but usually fate has something else planned!
How are you off tablets ?
Chris
Hello,
Went to a Christmas market, and it was a let down, didn’t quite capture the Christmas spirit, half the stalls were not there, and unlike last year, there were no children running about, trying to sell there Mama’s home made cakes on trays strapped round their necks, felt cheated and I know I shouldn’t. Came home and had fish and chips instead, and chucked a bit of salad on the plate to make it look healthy. Never mind we have our own one to look forward to here in our little village, where folks come in coach loads to have a look around.
Sue…..how is it going with the nausea? Does it seem to be settling down now the meds are finished? How did you get on at “Thanksgiving”? I thought of you, and hoped you could at least have a nice tasty drink of something, so as not to feel left out.
Chris…hope you are having a good time doing nothing…..hum!! bet you do though.
Janet….I know how you feel, Christmas can be tough without family around you at Christmas, mine will be at the other side of the channel working for the homeless in London as they usually do, they took a year off last year, and felt so guilty, My DH will be missing his kids too, got to try and think of it as just a day, and it will all be over in the blink of an eye.
Christmas in my house…well just me and my DH I guess, but got friends coming the week before, we will give them a typical English tea, then when dusk comes, take them to see our Christmas village, whilst leaving some jacket potatoes in the oven with some mince pies for when we get home frozen……they can stay over if they want, and we will cook them a full English breakfast……
Okay folks, have a good weekend, stay warm, and look after yourselves…….love to you all
Jennie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
SOUNDS LIKE FUN JENNIE POO, WISH I WAS ONE OF YOUR GUESTS. YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
LOVE YOU BIG . IT IS MINUS 11 HERE, SO VERY COLD. TRYING TO STAY WARM.
XXX
Hi Suzanne….I have so missed you, I wish you were a guest too, my DH would spoil you rotten. sounds really cold, don’t go out unless you have to…have you got a heat pad, and a hotwater bottle? thermal socks and underwear, and maybe a “Onesi” do you have those? You know an all in one bodysuit?? The image I am conjuring up in my mind is making me smile, Put that lot on and you will be staggering about looking like a “Yeti”…..seriously though, wrap up warm love…..big hugs Jennie xx
Morning all:
Long day yesterday, of swimming, locking my keys in the car , stuff like that 🙂 Only cost me $35 to get them out 😦 Could not afford that. Got a letter from the lawyer telling me it would be 2-3 months MORE before I get any money !!!!! Upset me greatly. But God has the say so, and He knows my needs. Not gonna let it discourage me at this time.
Sue I so pray this is the answer to your problems. Pray this day finds you feeling better. Yes, I made my turkey soup and did not much of anything, but watch CHristmas movies 🙂 My niece and her daughter came for a visit yesterday and ate up a lot of the massive pot of soup I made. It was timely for them. I am trying a new cookie. Cinnamon Bun Cookie. Sugar cookie spread with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, rolled, then sliced and bakes iced with cream chees icing. Although I am thinking about the icing, I think I will just leave it off. I want to sell them at the bazaar and they will be hard to wrap that way. THey are good, I tested them, have the dough in the fridge to set. This week will be a busy one, with no time to breath. So I must make good use of my time. WISE use.
It is so good to see ya’all on here. Jennie, Chris, I met a lady at the pool yesterday. Have seen her before, 3 little girls and she has a English accent. Said she was from the Midlands. I told her about ya’all. Jennie when I said you were from Yorkshire, she sighed, As Yorkshire 🙂
Well, Lyn your tree sounds so beautiful. I miss having the room to put up one large enough to hold the ornaments I like to use. Maybe next year. I have so many that I have gotten for each of the grands over the year. I need to start separating them out into boxes for each of them. Nothing special just a different one for each year. Then one day, I will give them to them or they will be here when I am gone.
Well, more coffee. If I could JUST get the dogs to make it for me
Love ya’all
Tonie
OH MY DEAR TONIE, I JUST DON’T KNOW HOW YOU DO ALL YOU DO. I WOULD BE DEAD IF I TRIED TO DO HALF OF WHAT YOU DO. KEEP GOING GIRL. I’M IN YOUR CORNER, YOU WILL GET THAT MONEY.
PRAYING FOR YOU SWEET PEA.
LOVE YOU BIG.
XXX
Jennie love:
I just push too much. I guess there is a BIG part of me that doesn’t want to stop. I love the outdoors, and that is where I want to be. My mind is what desires to do these things, so I guess it is “mind over matter” 🙂 Anyhow, work n rest, work n rest.
Tonie, I think the lawyer is wrong. He isn’t on the check writing end and I suspect they’ll want to get you on the books before the end of the year. Just a feeling I have.
Lovely idea about passing along the ornaments to the grands. My kids took most of their ornaments when they got homes of their own. Don’t think we’ll do a tree this year but not sure if I can stand it but feel too badly. This is the first weekend after Thanksgiving I can ever remember when I was bugging Jim to get the decor. out of the basement. He’s got them stored in such large boxes I couldn’t possibly even lift them off of each other.
You know you could decorate one outdoors with bits for the critters of nature. Guess it wouldn’t be the same as one with memories attached though. How are the grands in AZ doing…and Nikki?
Sounds like a big day yesterday. Hope you’re resting. Well, I haven’t thrown up today but hate to get hopeful just yet. Love to you, Sue
YEA SUE ! I am so glad you aren’t throwing up. I rested much of yesterday. Had to go to town and get chicken feed I forgot on Friday 🙂 Trying to get a baby blanket done by next week for Judy’s baby shower present. Half way there. I have so many things to finish this week. I do like the decorating for the birds n such. I have a tree I can see from the kitchen. I saw where you take toilet paper rolls and smear with peanut butter and roll in seeds. That would be cool.
I haven’t heard from the babies since the memorial service. I was giving them some time to be with their mom and dad’s family. I will call them today. Sean is back home as of yesterday. I know he is trying to get some time in with his family. He is always gone to be with his Dad.
Maybe you can get a little table top tree to put up ?? Love you !
Tonie
Tonie…..I’m gutted about your disability delay, but I intend to pray very hard, and tend to agree with Sue, all is not lost yet, keep you chin up mate, not over till the fat lady sings, and I’m not singing yet.
Ha…so you have met another English rose, the sigh when you mentioned Yorkshire was to be expected ha ha!!
Do yo have any lights you could string up outside your place, to make it festive love? You are so creative Tonie, you will think of a way of decorating for Christmas, I know you will…….even using parts of nature, small branches, sprayed white/silver etc…..what do you think????………………Love you sweets. xxxxxxxxx
Tonie
Maybe he got it wrong ,it can’t take that long! I do feel for you as you were gonna get pressies and all.
Bummer .
the cookies sound real good I can see them
Jen shame about the mkt..I went to one today and they were serving teas and stuff by wood burners.didnt want to leave.last nite here and had a lovely red sunset
Chris
Chris your Xmas mkt sounds so charming. Glad the weather allows. I’m glad to hear there is a gathering place lobby over by your Dad’s so you can gather with family for at least a bit. I agree children do make a difference and guess I’m fortunate to still have the two younger ones near us. I pray I’m better by Xmas and able to enjoy everyone. If my problem is the chemo then I should feel better except for the back pain which is getting better each day.
Hope you’re getting in some down time today because you need it. Love, Sue
Sue……Chris is right our markets at home are terrific, but I would love to go to the one in Paris, but just not up to the journey, my Osteo has just been with his kids, said it was amazing……even my Mom gets to the Dutch ones, very like the German ones, when its really cold and its snowed, the place where my Mom lives, they skate on the dykes from one village to another, and the spectators provide them with hot punch to see them on their way, by the time they touch base again, they are as pissed as a pudding, ha ha!! Can’t believe my Mom and Dad used to join in too.
Glad to hear your back pain has improved love, and I pray you won’t be throwing up today….love you heaps….Jennie xxx
HI CHRIS, HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EVERYONE. LOVE YOU BIG. XXX
Suzanne
Yea all well ,last day tomorrow at shed and we go back.
You keep warm there. Hope the meds situation works out now .look after yourself when you go out to your aunt
Chrisx.
Jennie, you have such a descriptive way of looking at life. Skating on the dykes in Holland, oh my…pissed or not. Probably warmer that way. Sorry you don’t feel up to a shopping launch to Paris but understand completely. Hope you’re beginning to enjoy the season as it’s coming fast. Friends sound good and there’s a lot to be said for a peaceful Christmas. Love you, Sue
Tonie, I’ve seen that idea of putting peanut butter and seeds on objects and hanging out for the birds and think it’s a great idea. Around here we have to watch treats like seeds due to those darn river rats. They don’t seem to mind the cold. The other day I reached up into the cupboard to get out a squirt bottle of honey and it was swarming with tiny ants. YUK> but smart ants.
Hope the children are gradually beginning their grief and know it will take a long time. Hope all is as peaceful as can be in AZ. Much love, Sue
Sue:
Called Az this am. They were taking the youngest daughter to ER. She had been having pains in her right side for a day. Thought it might be appendix. And it was. She had it removed tonight, and is recovering nicely. She spoke with me while she was peeing, 🙂 so soon after surgery that is good. Usually the hardest thing to do. Poor Nikki. But they are all there together so I got to speak to all the kids. They sound better. Said they were ready to move back out here. SIGH… I feel so left out of the loop. Wish I had Samantha Stevens wiggle nose 🙂
Love ya
Tonie
Tonie, thanks for the update. I’m glad your little GD is okay. Thank the Lord for that. The children are being so strong. Must take after you. It won’t be long and you’ll be able to have them down there with you and begin a new life for all. Love you, Sue
Tonie
So pleased all went well with your GD..so much to happen.
You are already a great help I know to them .
Yea that wiggle noise should be sold it would make a miny!
Chris
Make a mint I meant!
🙂 yeah Chris I knew what you meant. Sedona Az had a 4.7 mag quake during the night. I told my daughter it was time to leave. Feeling yuk this morning. Gotta go feed and get some coffee in me. Supposed to be very warm for the next few days, and I need to make use of it. Also have to make fudge, bake those cookies, and make peanut butter pinwheels for the sale on Sat. Another busy week. It will most likely be this way until after Christmas with all the schedules. Take care all and have a wonderful day.
Here’s to a better week for all
Tonie
TONIE…SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GD, POOR LITTLE MITE, IT ALL COMES AT ONCE DOESN’T IT, BUT SHE HAS COME THROUGH IT SO WELL……..YOUR GOODIES YOU ARE BAKING SOUND DELICIOUS, SEND ME SOME…MMMMM!!
SUE…..YES THEY WERE HAPPY DAYS, THE DUTCH ARE A CRAZY LOT BUT WARM HEARTED GOOD PEOPLE, HOW ARE YOU FEELING SUGAR??
CHRIS HAS JUST ASKED ME TO TELL YOU ALL, THAT SHE CAN’T POST AT THE MOMENT, SOMETHING HAS GONE WRONG, BUT SHE SENDS HER LOVE TO EVERYONE, AND THAT GOES FOR ME TOO……..LOVE YOU GUYS…JENNIE XX
Jennie, thanks for covering for Chris. Hope her problems gets worked out. Darn computers. I spoke to my oncologist’s nurse today and she said my symptoms are pretty classic for those who have problems with the chemo I’m on for breast cancer. She told me it usually takes two weeks to feel better so I have a week and a half to go…yuk. Just thinking this is a good guess so help may be on the way. I have an appt. to go into Portland next week to see him. Hope my back makes the trip but I have little choice. We will need to replace it with something else to prevent the cancer.
I tell all of you, life is just one big bowl of mush at times, isn’t it? Prayers and hugs all around. Love, Sue
Sue…..been thinking about your travel problem, because as you know I have them too……don’t know if you tried this, but I have a heated car seat cover which plugs in to he cigarette lighter, I am not kidding you, this is the onl way I can go a long journey, and be able to get out at the end of it and actually MOVE. I may not be telling you anything new here, but if I am…try it.
So a week and a half to go, that’s not too bad I guess, it will soon pass love, then things will become a bit more normal hopefully. Yup you are not wrong, life can be a pile of mush…just heard from a friend of mine I knew when I lived in Spain, she told me things which have upset me a lot. Her husband is a shit, (didn’t know that) and he threatens her, she has little money is very sick, and can’t sell her house to get back to the UK. Her life sucks, like me she is in a foreign country, with not many friends, and doesn’t know how she will survive if the worst were to happen.
If I could get her here, she could live with us, but that means he gets the bloody lot.
Ah well enough ranting, as far as I know Chris still cannot access the blog, will speak with her later and see if she is ok……………….my love and prayers to each……keep smiling Sue, all will be well….love you Jennie xxx
Jennie, I am sorry to hear about your friend. So much of life can go wrong; that’s why it’s so important for us to appreciate life when it is good. Even in the midst of our pain and illness there can be good and joy. For your friend, well, it’s different. She must get out of there if he really is doing terrible treatment toward her. I am so sorry.
You didn’t mention how you are doing and I pray it is well. Thanks for the info about the heated seats but my new car has heated seats as well as a lumbar pillow that inflates, etc. Pretty fancy, huh? I’ve been ruggedly sick all morning. Beth is off for the morning and came over and made me some oats and I kept them down. Then the school called that her son was in the office sick and she had to go, poor girl. I know my GS had a virus all weekend while his sister had all those little giggling girls over for her birthday party. Beth warned all the parents and they said not to worry about it because all the kids shared all the stuff at school anyway, which is true. Now I’m waiting for relief from pills and trying to keep them down. Everyone is coming over here tonight for take-out dinner and birthday cake for our local GD. I have presents to wrap so have to get in shape. Life goes on, sometimes dragging it behind us. Love you dear girl, Sue
Well here we go hope this gets on
Been busy with hosp apps etc and stuff that seems to take up time
But guess what ..you know me and history ..well I don’t know if you’ve heard of David starkey ..he’s a professor of history and does tv progs ..well he is giving a lecture in a village church where Richard 111 was born and his parents buried.it will be great as it is by candlelight too.its about Richard 111
So I hope we are well enough to go as I’ve paid for the tickets today ..we went into the church to see where best for DH to sit for his hearing ..its at the w.end
So he’s got his bp monitor on and the readings are high..so at least they’re recorded
Well weather cold here..and dull.
Hope things are picking up sue
Tonie
You are right about your daughter and time to leave….so many things happening
Ok folks back later if ths gets on
Chris
Chris, wonderful to have something so excited wrapped up in your Christmas celebration and worship. I have heard of him but am not that familiar with him. Do enjoy. Hope all the appts. went okay for one and all. Any news on your cough? How’s DH’s B/P? Thinking of you. Chilly here with some ice in the streets but clear. Take good care now. Love, Sue
Chris:
I just read where they think there was some Hanky Panky on Richard III’s momma’s side, He doesn’t carry his dad’s geneome evidentally. You have fun and take notes for us !
Tonie
Success Chris……my job here is done!!!!!!!!! xx
Your job here is never done, Jennie. 😉 Prayers for your friend.
Hey all:
Long day, had a 1/2 hour nap, but I am about ready to go beddy bye. Went to Roanoke to get the injection in my back. MAN OH MAN did that hurt. NOthing to keep me calm, like I had before, but he REALLY hit the spot on where to inject. Got a little nauseous from it this afternoon but it passed. But hope it works a bit. Rainy and cool here today. Back to work tomorrow, then to the dentist on THursday to get my partial ! 🙂
Jennie, I have seen those seat heaters in catalogs, and I need one for me as well. 🙂
Love to you all
Tonie
Amazon Tonie…..not expensive either, can’t live without mine….hope the injection gives you relief my friend….Jennie xx
Tonie, do check it out. I’ve been lucky enough to have seat warmers in my Subaru and my current Audi. LOVE THEM! I use them often. Rest that back, now. I’m guessing it could be a bit sore for a little yet. (Wow, that was an interesting sentence…)
Tonie, I’m sorry to hear the injection hurt so badly but hopefully it will be pain with a purpose. Prayers for that. I know you’re looking forward to starting to get your teeth fixed and I’m excited for you. Hope all goes well and you feel that injection soon…in a good way.
We had GD’s birthday over here last night and I watched the guys eat steak. I had cream of mushroom soup. Nausea still there but do I dare hope it’s a bit better. The oncologist said two weeks and I’m not quite to the one week mark without the med so I’m still hopeful.What would we do without hope? Be good to you. Love, Sue
Hey Sue:
Got the impressions done today and go to get the partial tomorrow. Quick turn around. I will be very happy 🙂
I am glad you are starting to feel better. I didn’t even think about your chemo pills making you sick. You have been taking them for a while. I am going to sleep 🙂 Was up at 4:30 am, and have been going since. Worked til 4 so long long day. Lot’s to do tomorrow as well, then the Bazaar on Sat. Looking forward to it. But know it will wear me out 🙂
GET better !! That’s an order !:)
Love you
Tonie
Hi all
Yea Tonie I just read about that too ,am sooo looking forward to it as this Starkey bloke is quite the revolutionary talker
I do hope your back settles now..brave girl
Sue. yea still got my cough am a. Bit worried it will start up at the talk
I hope they have some heat on in the church as it was frezng when we went and for that nite it gives -4 c
Am awake as usual ,it’s 1,30am DH bp thingy is going off every hr so that doesn’t help
Oh did I say, I forget the dentist says I’ve got the makings of an abscess ,so on 500mg ampicillin…hope my IBS stays ok so I can go to this talk
Hope all is ok for beth now Sue and this bug doesn’t come your way. Also you were able to enjoy the nite
Tonie
Those heat pads are soo good,Jen told me about them
So that’s it .thanks Jen for the input for me
Chris
Chris….je vous en prie…………you are welcome……later xx
Chris, sorry you’re still coughing. What can you take to make it better? you can certainly dose up before the lecture. Do the antibiotics give you diarrhea? Take some Lomotil or Immodium before you go and wear your long undies. I saw more about Richard 111 on the news today and the photos of the skeleton they’ve reassembled; the poor man, what a terrible curvature he had to live with.
Yes the party was as fun for me as possible but the important thing is GD enjoyed it. Her brother is still a bit sick but he still ate two pieces of chocolate birthday cake. Beth is still with the sniffles but when you have little ones in school it’s almost a constant condition, you know?
Hope the noise from DH’s machine is proving helpful. How’s your Dad? Brrr does it sound cold for you dear girl. Love you, Sue
Good am all !
Well, supposed to be up near 60 today. But overcast. No worries, I will be snug on the sun porch with Ms ALice. Everyone is fed now so having my last cuppa Joe before getting ready to leave. My back feels some better, but I am not sure there is anything that will help that disentegrating one. I can still feel it . THey told me my bum was sorta blue and would wear off (the dye they injected) So I said ” Guess no mooning for a while, they would recognize the big blue butt”. I made a couple batches of fudge last night, one for the sale this Sat and one for the family. I pushed pecan pieces down into one plate and put some sprinkles on the other. Tonight is cookie night, and I still have to make the dough up for peanut butter pinwheels. Have to make a lot of them cause they are the fav of all the kids and grands. Nikki got moved into her apt yesterday and Sean came home today. I know the kids are happy to sleep in their own beds again.
Well, I better get a move on.
Jennie, That is where I was looking at those heated seats last. If I see something I always go to Amazon and see if I can get it cheaper 🙂 . Take care all. SUe I hope you had a great evening with your family. Prayers dear friend.
Love to all
Tonie
Tonie, blue butt huh? Interesting. I think there’s a country western song in there somewhere. Glad Nikki got moved and Sean is home safely. Pray for the kids as their little heart’s mend. Enjoy your sweets..I’ll not to envy you. Love, Sue
Tonie
Your place must smell so good with all the baking
I’ve just made some veg and lentil soup.i love cooking that ..bung it all on and it comes out good
I hope they saw the funny side of your butt…so to speak!….. I think last time somewhere they didn’t catch on….or was that sue ? I always love a joke in those situations
Well I spoke to dr and he prescribed some simple diuretics till he gets the results of monitor for DH
We were hoping to go see an elderley aunt whose asked to see me next week.,I think she thinks thinks she is near the end and wanted to give me some of her favourite things…but will have to see with DH
As the journey takes 4hrs.so we would need to stay the night,it’s 4 hrs of heavy,busy traffic.and another 4 back
So I’m not sure with the weather too
Well gotta go pick up script
Chris
Chris, hope you ‘ll be able to make the trip to see your elderly aunt. Sounds like it would be enriching for both sides but do understand the whole weather question. Winter does complicate things, huh? We cold but not as cold as you. Having torrential rainstorms and floods down in CA> but they need the water still. Hope you sleep better tonight. Love, Sue
Tonie, Good to hear the dental work is well underway. You must be very excited. Such good news. Hope you rest well tonight. Yes, dear, I will be glad when this medicine is out of my system and pray it is the cause so this nausea can end after a month. I had a real long crying jag this after noon. Just had enough with my left should muscle still bad from the mastectomy, back sore, no strength and diarrhea and nausea. Too much . Enough and I told the Lord I’m counting on him coming through for me. I’ve had it.
Enjoy the sale and don’t overdo it, okay? Love you much, Sue P.S. GD had her ears pierced today. I had to call her tonight to see if she chickened out and she sounded quite happy. Guess she held back tears and such kept saying “OUCH”. They were feeling better tonight and she has pink studs. I remember when we had Beth’s done the jewelry got the machine stuck and I had to get it off of Beth who was really scared. Beth took GD to our doctor.Apparently they do both at once now to prevent anyone being tempted to stop after the first one. Sleep well dearest friend.
Sue, sending you prayers and hugs. I can see their logic at doing both ears at once, but I would think it would be rather overwhelming to have people on both sides at once surrounding you… Think I’d prefer one at a time. Obviously DD and I didn’t mind our experiences. We both have 2 sets of ear piercings, and she has additional. I bet GD is very excited! I know a little student of mine is SO excited to get hers done for her 10th birthday this month. She’s shared the news with me twice now. 🙂
Lyn, I can see both you and your DD are very brave. Oh the price of beauty but all the best earrings are pierced. I can see reading my above blurb to Tonie I was exhausted and should have reread it. I hate to be that sloppy.
Hope your weather is allowing Sadie to get out and about since she loves it so much. We’re mostly wet here. We’ve had some cold with a bit of ice but mostly it’s rain. I can’t believe how quickly Christmas approaches and here I am, doing nothing except the shopping. That’s not like me at all. I usually decorate our tree the weekend after Thanks.
I think the story of your little student sounds a bit familiar. It was just on GD’s birthday she was bemoaning the fact her Mom wouldn’t let her get her ears pierced until she was 35. Beth had actually always said 12 but announced to her that night she had already made an appt. with the doctor for this week. One of life’s little memorable moments. Hope your day goes well, Love as ever, Sue. All hugs and prayers greatly appreciated.