Hello everyone!!
Didn't make it on yesterday-- the week has been busy with lots of things to do school-wise..
Cathy- How was your mothers birthday?? Congratulations to her on the big 70!!
CIN- It's great that you are keeping busy and still eating healthily... Congrats on the willpower, and it's nice to "meet" you... (I don't think we've ever spoken on the board beore!)
Leenie- Have fun at the shore and Church!! It sounds like you have a nice weekend planned out...
Liz- Happy Thanksgiving .... Great job on the swimming-- I wish I could go more often, just too darn busy as I'm sure you an relate...
Sassy- I completely missed your earlier post-- so sorry about that, I hope you are feeling better and that all is well!!

As for me, I don't have many plans for the weekend. I'll probably go do some errands with my mom, Church, and spend time with friends if they are available...
Happy Friday Girls!

Hey gang! How is everybody doing this FriDAY?

CIN CIN CIN – it is so dang good to see ya girlie The regulars have been asking about you and looking for you and wondering how you are doing. Sounds like you are busy busy busy as always. I really think you need to come in here more often! ;-) for one thing, I could really use your help with learning to say NO more often. I’m sure most of us in here could use help with that ;-) Regardless, I would love to hear what you are up to and what’s going on whenever you have the time to chat. It’s always GREAT to see ya! Hugs!

Leenie – I hope you have a great weekend. Sounds busy as usual. Y’all have fun at the shore! Hugs!

Liz – you sound busy too. That’s normal huh. Happy Thanksgiving and CONGRATS on the pool laps! Hope you have a great weekend hugs!

Tilly – another busy gal huh! Enjoy running errands with your mom tomorrow. I’m doing as little as possible this weekend!

Sassy – what ya up to today? And this weekend? Hope all is well!

We had a great birthday SURPRISE supper for my mom yesterday. She thought just her 3 kids were taking her to supper, but we reserved a spot and decorated and filled the place up with 25 friends and family and when we got her there we SURPRISED her! Whooohooooo what fun we had! And guess what – Mom said it was her first birthday party ever. Isn’t that sad! I did not realize that or we would have done it MUCH sooner, but it was a great time!

I’m getting ready to leave work early A dear SIL gave me a pedicure for my birthday so I’ve got an appointment. I can’t remember the last pedicure I had as I just do it myself. This will be a nice treat.

Hugs & Blessings,
Cathy

Hey Gals. Thanks for the well wishes.

I'm feeling okay. I will be doing what I do most every weekend, working. (I work Thurs - Sunday's)

Leenie -- I'm glad that you are over the "Grumps"

Tilly -- no problems, sometimes its hard to keep up with every single person. Have fun running your errands.

Cathy -- Glad your mom and your family all had a good time. Enjoy your pedicure. I've always wanted one...........

I hope everybody else is doing well.

G'morning

Well where is that sunshine? We decided not to go to the shore today

I don't know about you all but saturdays I'm beat. I get more energy on sunday and monday I feel better yet but saturdays all I wanna do is veg from running all week lolol.

Cathy your party sounded awesome....glad mom loved it.

Sassy have a good day at work

How is everyone today?

good morning gang

guess what!!!! I'm all alone today all my guys are gone squirrel hunting whooooohooooo they are having fun and I'm gonna enjoy being alone. I think the last time I was alone was in 2002 nah really I don't remember but it doesn't happen often.

I'm on my 2nd cup of coffee. I'm using "toasted almond" coffeemate cream today. Leenie - I thought of you when I poured it this morning. Boy it's yummy. Reminds me of fall for some reason.

I absolutely loved my pedicure. I may do this more often. They do the French Manicure so much better than I do. I feel so girly having them done...now I don't want to put on my tennis shoes (for walking) and mess them up but we'll see.

Leenie - so sorry the sun is not shining. You could run down here today I agree about Saturdays - I'm pooped and don't want to do a thing....and I might not today hope you get rested up!

Sassy - where do you work on the weekends? I hope everything goes smoothyly and that you make some BIG money

Where's the rest of our gang and what's everybody up to today?

I watched The Lake House last night. It was pretty good. It moved a little slow and my guys would have never sat thru all of that but I thought it was pretty good.

hope eveyrbody has a great day!
hugs & blessings,
Cathy

Hey - I just got this in my email and thought it was good. I sure needed it! thought I would share it if that's ok.
hugs,
Cathy

Ten Guidelines From God

Effective Immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. Please, follow these 10 guidelines.

1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?

2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
If something needs to be done or taken care of, put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long, I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

3. TRUST ME:
Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list. Problem with finances? Put it on My list. Problems with your emotional roller coaster? For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.

4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with Me and forget about them. Just let Me do my job.

5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you to include Me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me. I want to be your dearest friend.

6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.

8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much. How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical. Please, know I love each of your differences.

10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only -- to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It makes My heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when things go wrong. You are very precious to me. Don't ever forget......

Thats lovely Cathy
I had cinnamon pecan this morning... its the flavor of the coffee itself then I put SF vanilla milk in it WHOOOOOOOO is it good. Enjoy your day.. I think I'm gonna take a nap LOL

Hugs to you all

cinnamon pecan sounds yummy too

enjoy your nap

my day alone just got cancelled. everybody is back at the house and unloading. hunting trip got cut short

Hi ladies.

I made it though work. Only one more night (tonight - Sunday) and I'm off my usual 3 nights. To answer your question, Cathy, I work in a callcenter so sorry, no "Big Money" for me! lol. But I do alright.

I hope you all have a great Day today!