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Starting a new thread.

Tammy, I can't imagine what you are going through, but please know that you and Tim are in my thoughts and prayers. It will be rough, of that I am sure. Sending you hugs, and I sure wish I could be there to give you a real one.

Mima - glad that you will soon be finished with the Docs. That is always nice. Hope the muscles feel better.

Candice - so nice to see you posting again. I hope you are moving in small steps, so that you don't do major damage to yourself. Hope you made it home safely.

Joanne - how are you today? Hope you got some rain, if not, I wish I could arrange for some of the wet stuff from here, to come your way. I don't want anymore for awhile.

We went to Edmonton on Saturday, to visit friends of ours that are visiting from another Province. It was great to see them, and catch up. Sunday was just a quiet, nice day.

Working 3 days this week, so I will be busy. Hope you all have a good one.

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Happy- We got a really good rain today.. We have had some of and on rain for the past week. I am enjoying it..It is not easy walking Christie when it is raining and she wants to go outside.. She just has to hold it...
Hello Everybody..Joanne

Hello everyone. This morning the sun was shining, and it was absolutely beautiful. The funeral went well. To get to the cemetary, you have to cross railroad tracks in town. Well, not only did the procession from the funeral home get stopped for one train, then a short break, then another train came through and stopped part of the procession. Tim and I cracked up. Bob and one of his best friends both liked trains, but they always commented on how it was a pain in town when the trains would go through town. The American Legion was going to do a military ceremony at the cemetary. We had asked if there was a way to have them as pall bearers when we got out there. The guy in charge told us they never have enough people for the honor guard and pall bearers. We got there, and there were more than enough! We were pleased because we knew that Bob would have been pleased since those guys were his friends.

I'll try not to keep talking about things. Bear with me!!

Tammy, you talk away. It's just fine. You will NEED to do this as part of the grieving process. We are here to listen to you.

Glad the day was beautiful and it was fitting with the train. Perhaps God has a sense of humor! I am so glad it was a good memory and you were able to have a little chuckle.

I am, again, so sorry this has happened. Our lives are forever changing, that is for sure. I know you have the support of your friends and that is great.

Joanne - happy you had rain! That is good. It sure freshens everything up.

I am bone weary tonight. Went to the Mall as I had some stuff to return, and then did a bunch of other stuff including going to the chiro. Back feels soooo much better.

Have a nice evening.

That's right-keep talking. At least we can be here for you in that way. God does have a sense of humor. When my husband died in1991, we had to go to the cemetery 3 days after the funeral, so we got together again. Mu husband was a perfectionist and took a lot of time with things so my bil said-leave it to Jack to take 3 days to get buried. I always remember that. Brad would def want the trains to go by.
2 appts yesterday-rheumo was pleased about my report. Skin doc burned my wart again-it;s been there for 40 years and was very big-yuk yuk.
I went to see my gf's new condo-I had been encouraging her for 8 years to sell her 10 room house-then it took 2 years but she is so happy. They converted my kid's school to condos with geo thermal heating?????
I am going to make her a painting.
Bye for now-hot here.

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Yes Tammy, Keep talking .It is good for you..I hope to see you again if you get back down to Fl.
I have a lot to do today. Doing chores in town.. Ofcourse the grocery store id on the list..It is supposed to be hot today.. T.V. says heat index will be about 100. That means staying in the cool. Ofcourse walking Christie is a have to.
Joanne

Thank you to all of you for your support. I feel so comfortable talking to all of you. I don't know if I'll be back on here till after the weekend. The Emmaus Walk starts tomorrow night, so I'll be at the church till Sun. night then Tim and I take off for Indiana then Michigan. I plan to take the laptop with me to Michigan.

Behave yourselves!!

Well, that will be nice to be surrounded by friends. And have a nice time in Michigan-do you have relatives there?
Going for a walk and lunch with Auntie-I guess she's doing better because she is on the go with her family-there are 5 kids under 5 and they do a lot of things together.
Trying to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon in early Nov. We have enough Amtrak points for the trip out and back with a roomette but have to find a tour. Found one that was 1700 each. We will leave from FL.
We would like to do it from here but we don't have the time.
Our hot spell broke yesterday. Bye Mima

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Hello Everybody- We got another good rain last night. I have been feeling pretty awful this week. IBS ,I guess.. Intestinal pain ... I have taken everything under the sun. I guess it just takes time..I just wish I could go to bed and stay for awhile. Not a chance.. The hubby will not do anything but wait for me to do it..He wouldn't eat if I didn't fix it..
We finally got our sons stepson to come help in the yard..I don't know how long that will last..
OK you have read enough whinning.. How are the rest of you?.. Great I hope..Joanne

Just checking in...

Yes Tammy....keep talking to us....the funeral sounded nice, I'm sure Bob was smiling the whole time about the trains:) Have a good trip.........

VERY TIRED..so hot and humid this week and working outside about killed me, but the garage is organized for now untill we bring more junk down! Carpet in the basemnt and master go in the end of this week so will back then.. and do more organizing....heading home again after big brother!!!!!! Trying to pace myself......

HI Happy, Joanne, Mima and Meme:D

Good morning. I had a terrible time with my stomache yeterday-took immodium and am better today-will take it easy. Massage later.
Yikes-Candace-so much work. I get tired reading about it but the I am almost 70.
We seem to be getting a lot of rain. But nice days in between.
Dennis is here and so is his dog-things are going well and i am going to love that dog. But I tried to take her for a walk and she pulled me too hard-not a good idea.
But her tie out is next to my flowers and the red tiger lily is very poisonous. Dennis will have to put it somewhere else. Or he will have to move that flower.
Massage today-yeah.
Invited the women's bible group here for Friday. But now my house is not too dirty, just have to make a dessert.
Fruit trifle.
Bye for now Mima

Good morning.

Mima - glad your tennant has arrived and that you and the pooch get along well. That is great. I hear you about the tummy. Mine is no great shakes either. Took Immodium also, and it does help. Wish it would just settle down. Eating to many fruit with small seeds, I think. Enjoy that massage.

Candice - I could NOT stand to move that way. I like it all in one schwoop and then it is done. I am completely settled in and it sure feels like home. Really liking this place.

Joanne - Hope you are feeling better and that YOUR tummy has settled down as well. My goodness, I surely do hate bouts of IBS. Very inconvenient, that is for sure.

Meme - Hello, if you ever come to visit.

Tammy - I hope your weekend was restful. It will help to keep busy, but of course there are the down times, and that is when it will hit you most. Keeping you in my prayers, sweetie. How is Tim doing? This must have been very rough on him.

Well, I am off to work, so I can't say anymore, except Have a great day!

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Happy-Looks like all our tummys are acting up. Mine has lasted a week now and I am sick of it..The pain is the worst.. I go to bed at night and it settles down and as soon as I get up and eat something it starts all over again. I was thinking today ,I really need to evaluate my foods that I am eating..Spicey I know is a problem. Lately it seems everything is..
Tammy must still be on her trip..
Tammy,When you get back , Let us know how you are..How Tim is coping..
Mima- Take care walking that dog. You are a small person and they can pull you down easy.. Christie is bad about darting out towards something.. I have to be on the alert all the time or she will put me on my butt or worse..She is only 20 lbs,but, strong..
Candice- I get tired hearing about everything you are doing in your move.. I couldn't do it. Ofcourse ,I think I am older than any of us here.I am 75. I feel older sometimes.. And then again I have to stop and think how old am I..Some days are better with more energy than others..
Meme- Where are you?? I hope you are well..
Almost time to take Christie out for the night.. I take her about 7.30 and she lasts till morning.. We lay down and I read and the hubby usually is asleep soon after unless Riley on Fox is doing something interesting..
Joanne

I won't take the dog again-she is too strong.
As far as IBS, that second cup of coffee ,makes my stomache hurt all day. I think I have finally stopped that.
Spices bad. Milk products????? aspertame, splenda, corn syrup. diet soda. Hope you feel better, I am ok now,

An old friend called me yesterday and we are going to lunch on Mon
day.
Doc gave me wrong prescription strength and I have a 3 months supply.
Have to call.
Bye for now-hope you are ok tammy. Mima

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Wrong script not good.. My stomach still acting up. It starts as soon as I eat in the morning..
The rain has let up for a few days. It drys out so fast here.. The bugs are eating us alive when we go out.. I got rid of all the things that hold water but the bird vaths. We try to change them every few days. The water holding plants are most of the problem..
Our G/son was supposed to come down but because of the gas price will not right now..I don't blame him. It would cost him and his wife over 100$ to come..We hardly go anywhere because of the gas..
Hello Everybody..Joanne

Hello. I had computer problems on the trip, so I couldn't check in. Tim and I are both doing ok. I still am in disbelief over everything. The Emmaus weekend was helpful. I think it was good for some healing even though it was so soon. I am worried (upset at myself?) because I haven't cried much lately. It seems like I should be in constant tears. I cry some, and my heart aches, but the tears don't seem to flow like I think they should. Sounds silly, doesn't it?

anne, you mentioned the chiro. I went the Thurs. before the Emmaus weekend, and I go back this Friday. One of the team members is a reflexologist. She gave me a treatment on Sat. night. It was great. I have never had that done before. She knew that I needed it, and it did help. Also, in Michigan, there was a place offering chair massages. I debated about it, and Tim and his gf talked me into doing it. The man doing them could feel my tension, so I told him what had been going on. He worked on my back, neck, and head for 30 minutes, and only charged me for 15. Nice guy!

Mima, one of the schools here was converted into apartments. Bob's brother's widow and one of his cousins have apartments in it. They are so nice! The Grand Canyon trip sounds wonderful! I've never been there, and I've never done Amtrak. What kind of dog does Dennis have?

Joanne, glad to hear you are getting some rain. That's too bad that your g-son won't be coming.

Candice, it sounds like you are getting so much accomplished! Good for you!!

Tim has been great. His gf went with us to Michigan. It was nice. At times I felt like the extra wheel, but I guess I'll have to get used to that. We stopped at her brother's house on the way home yesterday. They live in southern Michigan. That was the first that Tim and I had met the brother, sil, and the new baby! She is precious! I sat and held her for the longest time while she slept. Very comforting.
It was funny because Tim was a nervous wreck about meeting them. His stomach was hurting and he felt like he was going to throw up. Once he met them, he was fine. Very nice couple.

He is taking his gf home today. 3 hour drive. Not sure if he is coming back tonight or if he will stay at her house tonight and come home tomorrow. I have to get some laundry done and write thank you notes. I did some before we left, and I had planned to take them with me to Michigan to get more done. I'm glad that I didn't though.

That's all for now. I missed having contact with you guys!!!

Tammy, there are 5 stages to grief and the first is sort of denial or shock. The crying will come when you don't expect it. But it will be healing-take it one day at a time. Your biggest help will be God but next is the fact that you have friends. There were so many times I was the only single person but no one minded. Of course, I missed being a couple. Love ya,
Suzanne called and said that Jim is being sent to Afghanistan-not my favorite place. We agreed that we would just have to pray more.
The dog is a Lab mix. He was tying her out front and she wrecked my garden, Now she is relegated to the back. He terrorized our neighbor's cats and we got a phone call. Now she can't run loose. She got away from us and we waited an hour before we could get her back-we let her in at night. Does anyone want a dog.
Today is Brad's bd and we went out to eat last night. I am bringing a cake to church and Brett and Angela are going to stop in. They used to go to our church so I am thinking people will be glad to see them.
It's raining and going to be 10 degrees cooler this week. Yeah.
I am sorry about your stomache Joanne. Hope you get some relief-I take Bentyl for the pain-4$ at Walmart. Works good.
I think I am getting some hot flashes again from the decrease in med which was not a mistake-he wanted me on the lower dose. I would imagine I will adjust.
Where is Meme-hope you are ok. Mima

When does Jim leave for Afghanistan? We'll keep him in our prayers.

I made a major decision today. I am getting another dachsund. The woman at the doggy hotel where we used to take Kramer had told Bob in January about people she knows who have them, but he told her that at that time, we weren't interested yet. I emailed her the other day, and the mother dog is ready for puppies any day. I called the owner, and she said that after the puppies arrive, she'll call me a couple weeks after and I can come and I get first pick! Oh my! I know it will be a responsibility, but I think it will be good for me especially after Tim goes back to school.

I also made a decision about Georgia. I am going! I have been on the phone and have emailed them today. They are working to find a unit for me that is pet friendly and one that I can afford. They had a mini-suite which is a good price, but it only has a dorm sized refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster. I might want to keep ICE CREAM there, and I wouldn't be able to with the little refrigerator. I have my priorities in order, don't I????? So now I'm checking into a 1-bedroom like bob and I had in February. It was nice, and it will be plenty for just me. Tim has plans already to come down a couple of times. He will come down during his spring break in March, and then we'll drive home together.

Hope you are all doing well. My house is still a mess, but it is looking better in spots. I actually can see the top of all of my bed now. The suitcase is off of it as well as clothes. I even made the bed this morning! That's the first time in over 2 weeks.

I talked to a woman earlier about coming in and doing the cleaning that we had talked about. She will start a week from Thursday. It will be so helpful because as you know, there are days when just moving hurts.

Good morning. It doesn't sound like that suite would work with just a microwave. Or mini fridge. I am sure you will find people around there. I used to go to FL alone and I met such nice people-one of them introduced us to our church there.
Went to chiro yesterday and he gave me acupuncture in my knees-very good. And ultrasound in my back. No more handling the dog-he pulls and it hurts me.
I guess I thought you might get a dog-they are wonderful company. And it makes you walk-good thing it's small.
We are going on a daytrip but the weather is not so good-scattered storms everyday/
Jim can't tell us when he's going-privileged info.
Be good-Mima

Mima, when we were at Jekyll in February, we attended the Methodist Church there. We had also been there on Christmas Day the year before. Bob and I both loved it. I know that they have a new pastor who just started this summer, so I hope it will be as nice as before. The congregation was so friendly, and most of them are winter time visitors like we were.

I've never had acupuncture. A friend suggested it ages ago, but I've never done it. This morning my back between the shoulder blades is hurting so bad. I don't think that I've done anything to cause it. Maybe it's just stress.

Have a good time on your daytrip even with the storms.
I didn't even think about Jim not being able to tell you. I should have known that.

I POSTED LAST NIGHT BUT DON'T SEE IT!:eek:

Heading home now I think....met with the shelf lady again and sprayed for beetles on the bushes. Got the electrician coming back sometime this week.
spent several days cleaning upafter the carpet people..what a mess it made, didn't know it left a white powder all over stuff.

Tammy sounds like you are doing ok, staying busy helps I'm sure. My sona nd his girlfriend have a daschaund named daisey, long red haried and cute!

Mima..hope your back is better..I used to get accupucture but insureance would not pay and it was expensive....

HI happy and meme.......:):):)

My chiropractor does acupuncture so it's all part of the session with him.
Our day trip was ok-place not as nice as before and Brad is not a person that likes those kind of places but it was good to get away. Even had some frozen yogurt-took 2 lactaid.
Suzanne is having a hard time now that Jim is leaving Kuwait-I told her to find a support group for Army wives-his base actually has one in Ct. That and prayer are probably 2 things that help the most.
Tammy-there are support groups for widows but i would think it's too soon yet-Yeah for the church in GA-they probably have good stuff going on while you enjoy that gorgeous weather.
Candice-how far is your new house from the other. And when will this be over-sure sounds like you are making progress.
Don't know if I am going to Aunties-have stuff to do before we go away for the whole weekend and 2 weeks of work. Bye for now Mima-ps we got gas 20 cents cheaper than last time.

Good morning. Quiet on this board.

Tammy - I think you are still in a bit of shock! Once that goes, I am pretty sure the floodgates will open. Probably when you least expect it. I am glad that you and Tim are moving forward. A dog sounds like a good idea for you. Just take your time. All these decisions don't have to made this week!!! Definitley, a freezer is necessary. You can't eat ALL the ice cream in one sitting:D

Mima - best to leave the dog, if he is pulling you. The retrievers are such a friendly bunch of animals. Too bad he dug up your flowers, but he is a dog, and I guess whoever put him out there is the one to blame. I don't know if you said, but where are you going for the weekend! I hope the weather is good.

Candice - why is this taking so long. You have been planning this move for a LONG time. I couldn't stand this. If I know I am having to go, then I want to be done with it. Hope it doesn't drag on and on for you. I see you are still the NIGHTOWL!

Joanne - where are you? and Meme? What has happened to you? I hope you are both doing well.

I have been working too much. I am more like a part-time instead of a casual! I just worked 3 days in a row, and today I get to pay the price. I am sooooo tired. I don't do well without a break between the days I work. It has FINALLY gotten to be summer here. The humidity is very low, to non-existent, and I am feeling the rewards of that. A lot of the pain went with it:carrot: I think I am good until the end of the month and maybe longer. Time will tell. It has been the rainiest summer I have ever seen. Since May, it has been awful and the pain has been as bad.

I hope that you all have a great day.

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Hello Everybody... I am here every day although I don't post every day.. The long hot summer is here and I don't much then.. Grocery store W/M and ofcourse Tops. I think I am going to try and find another Meeting closer to home. There is also some unrest starting in the group and I don't care to be around that..My sister who has been a leader for 9 years has resigned.. She doesn't need the upset . Her health is too bad..It seems there is always one bad apple in a bunch..
Big dogs do like to dig.. I think all dogs do. Christie trys now and then to dig a hole in the floor.
Yes ,We all have to have our icecream.. My one failure next to good bread..
I try not to buy too much delie bread.. I will eat all of it in one day..
Bye for now... Joanne

Joanne..I love bread too..doughnuts too! and cookies and ........oh you know;)

Mima....do you have one of those leashes that let the dog run? Can't remember what they are called? Our pup is a non digger..nice.

Happy.....we are remodleing and didn't want to move untill finished, one thing lead to another and we are redoing the whole house with additions inside and out. The kitchen will not be done when we move in a few weeks..bummer. The men make a hudge mess and take their time showing up! More workers on Monday..........

Weather affects me too..hate hot humid and icey cold!

Hi Tam and Meme.

I am totally off dog duty-Brad takes her out. We have had the rainiest summer also. Today and tomorrow are going to be nice.
This weekend is a Mission conference not far away-sleepimg at home. We go every year and help support 2 families-one is going to be there this weekend and they are sooooo nice. And next week and the week after is 10 days work which sometimes goes down to 8-not sad about that.
So of course, I must have all my clothes washed and ironed!! Gotta get some new underwear-I wear it out bleaching it. I think I will stop that.
I agree-tammy. don't rush decisions. Big ones that is.
I guess remodeling can be harder than building-=I did it -3 places in the last 8 years-Well-one was basically decorating which I love!!!!
Bye for now-Mima

Well, I have had several total meltdowns this week. I knew it would happen sooner or later. Last night I couldn't sleep, so I just cried. I keep talking to Bob, and I tell him that I hope that I'm doing things the way he would have wanted things done. I also told him that he better be looking out for me!!!

Anne, it makes me hurt thinking about working 3 days in a row. With the rain, you have to be hurting.

Joanne, that's too bad about TOPS! I agree that Eleni (I'm assuming it is her) doesn't need that. Neither do you! Do you want me to come down and straighten those people out????? Ice cream and bread, huh? When we were in Michigan, Tim and I were into the ice cream, and his gf was a bread fiend!

My decisions this week were about getting the puppy (They were born last night by the way!!), going to Jekyll (no pain when I'm there!!), getting a tempurpedic mattress (Bob and I were planning to get a new mattress when he could get out and shop which never happened), and I am getting new bedroom furniture. What we have we bought in 1991, and it is just inexpensive stuff. We had talked about replacing it when we moved here, and just put it off. When I decided on the mattress, I decided on a queen instead of a king, and found new furniture (on sale!). The price I am paying for it (headboard, nightstand, chest, dresser with mirror) is about the same that we paid in 1991. Amazing! Tim will take our old stuff. What he has been using (and I am keeping for his room for when he moves out sooner that I want) was my grandmother's furniture. She passed away in 1964, so it has been around a while.

I started back to my aerobics classes this week. I had considered not going back, but that wouldn't be good for me. I need to stay busy, and I need to get out and not just sit in the house.

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Tammy- The meltdowns were bound to come. that too will pass. Give yourself time..Stay busy. The aerobics classes are good. I wish sometimes I could take them. My oa is just too bad..I don't do pain well. I do walk a min.of 40+ minutes a day.
Sounds good about the new bedroom set..I like a queen bed too.
Our kids moving out is a given.. I cried for weeks after our son moved.. I didn't know what I was crying about till a friend told me what was the matter with me..I used to cry every time we went to north Fl to see our daughter when we were starting home..I didn't let her see me . It was after we were heading down her drive to the road..Staying busy is what helped me.
Candice- I use a retractable leash for Christie.. I have to be real carefule. She has run around my legs several times a thrown me down..I do like to give her some freedom when I can.. Our daughter put a fenced in area for her in the back yard. Yeah, we put her out there and she sits at the gate waiting for me to come get her.. There is a leach law her and lats of traffic so she can't be lose to run..
Mima- Sounds like your tenent has it made.. Brad takes his dog out? Have a nice time at your conference.
Hello Happy,Meme
Joanne

Joanne, we have a leash law here too, but people let theiripets out to potty without one. Do you have to scoop the poop too? I hate that, we wait untill their are several in our yard before we scoop. WE have a retractable too, DH hates it so he uses the regular one. Yes I have been wrapped around too:)

Mima....you can come help me decorate..I hate it! Give me some tips please.... Have a good conference.

Tammy, well I guess you are normal, I wondered when it would hit, I cry all the time over everthing, used to cry everytime I left my mom's or my son at school..just me. Glad you got a bedroom set, we have to do that too and our son is taking ours that was a wedding gift 32 yrs ago. A puppy will bring you lots of comfort on those lonely days. Do you have a name picked out?

HI happy, Meme..if you are still out there;)

I like a queen size bed. A Methodist Pastor is speaking at the conference. Our friends weren't there! We might hook up with them when they are in the area. They are home for 6 months from Turkey.
I started packing yesterday and I LEFT MY BATHING SUIT IN FL. Couldn't find one around here so I have to shop in Hadley. That's one of the things I was looking forward too-2 pools at the hotel.
Tammy-I couldn't sleep for a month after my husband died. It will come and it will go but it's all healing and it taked time.
Tenant is going to the dump and mow the lawn . He appreciates that we help him.
Bye for now Mima

Just stopping by to say bye-Wonderful weekend. Wonderful to be with people that your church denomination is not important.
Going to work. Hi tammy, Joanne, Candace, Anne, and Meme. And anyone who drops by-Mima

Mima, I hope you behave yourself while you are gone!

Joanne, good for you for getting out and walking each day. I need to do more of that.

Candice, with our other dog we waited until there were several "dumps" in the yard before we scooped it up. He went out on a leash, so we didn't have too far to look. I think with the new dog (Maurice is his name I think), I plan to let him out a different door to do his job.

I was on the phone so much yesterday calling credit card people to get Bob's name off the accounts, getting other things changed just to my name, etc. I cried after each phone call. Had to call the plumber who is one of Bob's friends, and I cried during the entire call. The handle on the sink in our bathroom is loose and there is water squirting everywhere.

I'm meeting a couple of friends for lunch today. I've talked to them but haven't seen them since we returned from Michigan. Then tonight my brother and sil are coming up to our house and we are going to have dinner at a restaurant here in town.

Have a great day everyone!

Hi girls

I read the last couple of pages but I've missed a lot of posts. I've been keeping kids for the last 6 weeks. Then, 2 1/2 weeks ago I fell. I'm pretty sure I cracked a rib or two. I never did go to the Dr. They don't do anything when you crack a rib ... know from experience because I've cracked ribs before and they just told me to rest until they heal. This is in the same place I cracked them before so I could have just injured the same ones over again. They still hurt. Then last weekend I got a virus. Been laying around for the last 3 days. Stomach still doesn't feel right. I thought I had food poisoning at first ... Sun. morning at 4 am, but then I got body aches. So, that's my story.

Been talking some to Tammy. I sure have missed all of you but I haven't been on the computer much, just to get my mail now and then. We've also been in the middle of a big family thing that I can't really talk about. My kids were not talking to each other for over a month. Lawyers were involved. They are just now beginning to speak (in passing) and things are still not good. It's really a serious thing and it will never be 'alright' between the families again. It really breaks my heart. My stress level is sky high so you can imagine where my pain level is.

Sorry I've been out of touch so long. I hope everyone is doing ok. Good to see Candice is back on board!
Tammy, been praying for you sweetie. You know I love you!!!

As for mattresses, I've been sleeping on a waterbed for at least 35 years. Wouldn't trade it for anything. I've thought about getting one of those sleep comfort mattresses but changing scares me to death. I love the way the waterbed conforms to my body and I also love the warmth of it. I have an egg shell foam mattress on top and it's like laying down in a soft glove. I can't stand laying on something hard. Too many pressure points. Everybody's different I suppose.

I lost 6 pounds while I was sick with the virus ... now if I can just keep from gaining them back! Yesterday and today I haven't been hungry and food doesn't taste good to me. I didn't eat anything Sunday.

Going back to bed. About all I've done since Sun. But have to get out tomorrow. Promised hubby's aunt I'd take her to Verizon to get a new phone. Have a good Wednesday.

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Meme- Nice to see you back.. Hope you are feeling better.. My hubby fell and cracked some ribs a few years ago. I got a wide ace bandage and wrapped him real tight.. helped the pain a lot..At least he could breath without pain.. What's with adult kids? Mine were at war for almost 3 years. They are just now at a point that they can talk to each other.. I suspect that my sons wife is behind a lot of the problem..It will never be the same between the son and daughter.
Mima- I buy a new bathing suit about every 5 years.. that is how often I go to the beach.. We live a mile from the beach and I still don't go.. Maybe when my daughter comes for a few days we will go.
Tammy- When you get your dog. You can start walking it.. Take it a block at a time. Before you know it it will be several blocks. It will be real good for your nerves..
Candice- You must be about ready to move into your new home..No we don't have to scoop the poop.. My dog is small and where I walk she goes on the city property.. The next rain will take care of it..
Hey Happy-Hope you aren't working too much.. Some days I wish I had some of your cool weather..
Joanne

God morning. mOnly worked 2 and a half days-she has so many people come in that the work gets done quickly. Some of us really want to make some money-however we have been doing good lately. Going back on Monday.
My sinuses are clogged. I will use the Netti Pot later. My room made me allergic and I swam in the pool a long time with the chlorine. Got a new suit at Penny's 70 % off and it's cute. I will leave it at home.
Meme-it was good to hear from you although it's sad to hear about your family. I bet you feel like you are in the middle but i hope you can keep back.
And your ribs!! Hope they heal quickly. Whenever you have an old injury, it seems to go there. I hurt my ribs in 2000 and there are so many things I can't do because of it.
Brad wants to go somewhere tomorrow but it can't be a lot of riding.
How are you doing, tammy. Glad to see you are staying in touch with people.
Hi Joanne-Anne-Candace. Mima

Jim's group has a website-anotherwastedyear.org . It repalces makingthebestofit.org The name is supposed to be sarcastic and there is a pic of him-Jim Houlberg. Sounds like a great bunch and they blog everyday. Mima

Just a quick hi..been working hard and no sleep at the house, gotta pick a kirtchen faucet..I like the Kohler simplice I THINK..EASY TO PULL OUT AND FITS MY HAND. Can you put chrome with simi shiny( pull knobs on cabinets? are not real shiny but not brushed either. Is it ok to mix and match? Got bedroom blinds ordered too. Moving day is coming too soon...still[acking to do.

Hey..neighbor kids are climbing our fence to get tennis balls...we told them to use gait but they do not listen....town living..I guess.

Meme..good top see you.. we have had family desputs like that with lawyers too...mainly a sil caused it.....hope they work it out. Ouch on the ribs!

Mima...I won't put on a suit anymore..need a wet suit to cover my flab!

Joanne..tiny poop huh? ;)
Ate too many sweets the past few days..not a good thing:eek:

Tammy..we have a fence but he gets muddy so i keep him on a leash..kinda a pain! hope you got your sink fixed, we have no luck getting much done!

Hi Happy:)

Hi guys. I am pretty anal about decorating but I would imagine it will look fine together. We are still shiny. Hope we get to see pics.
Went to gardner Fair days-just bought a little, a small purse that goes with my pocketbook and 2 cosmetic bags. Fun to look around.
Gotta make Brad a pie. We haven't shopped in over 2 weeks. I am going away again on Mon.
tammy-how are you?
I hope you feel better Meme.
Joanne-bet that heat is boring. It's not in the 90's here but it rains so much. I can't imagine I will be leaving in 2 months.
Hi Anne. Mima

Meme, I hope your family will get things settled. Life is too short.

Joanne, I just got a new bathing suit that is supposed to be more chlorine resistant. Hopefully it will do better than some of the other ones have been through the water aerobics classes. I am looking forward to walking the new dog when it gets here. Kramer and I used to take walks, and it was always so relaxing until my back would start hurting.

Mima, you sure didn't work very long! I'll have to check out Jim's website sometime.

Candice, I think you can mix and match with textures and colors. The plumber still hasn't been here. He was going to be out of town for a few days, and he thought he'd be back and get here this morning. I'll call him on Monday to see if he forgot me.

I have been ok. We went to the lawyer's office yesterday, so the rest of the day I ached so bad. Stress I'm sure. I just sit and stare sometimes. Next week I'll have my classes 3 days, then I am supposed to meet people for lunch on 3 days, volunteer at the soup kitchen on 1 day. It's almost too busy. Tim and I will also go back over to his apartment one afternoon. We were there yesterday after the lawyer's office. He and his gf cleaned. I sat and read, and I ran some errands. I did convince him to get a window air conditioner. He is lucky because his apartment has trees around it for some shade, but it was pretty toasty in there. We went to Menards and bought one for under $200.

Bob's niece called me the other night, talked for a while, then she got to the real reason for her call. She wanted to borrow about $2000. I couldn't believe it. Bob had "loaned" her money different times, but she never paid him back. I am not going to continue with any "loans". I told her that I had called the funeral home to tell them that I don't even know when I can pay them! There are also medical bills coming, and Tim's tuition is due in a few weeks. I just keep shaking my head.

Tammy-good for you saying no-that's enabling to keep loaning money-that person never gets the chance to figure out why they always need money.
Don't be surprised if you are more tired than usual-grief takes a lot of energy.
Next week there is a dedication of baby Rebekah at Brett and Angea's church. There has been such healing in that relationship and only God could do it. Keep praying Meme. Angela and I haven't changed but I think our attitudes have.
I sure didn't work much-am scheduled for 5 days but it won't be that. I will not volunteer to give up my extra day this time. We actually got a raise and now they give us 58.5 cents a mile for gas.
Sunday school and church. Bye for now-Mima