AUNT SUE~ Sorry it was too cold to go out to sing. Cute kids! Enjoy your time off..but take it as easy as you can today...have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Gary - I'm so sorry to hear about Dennis's passing. No doubt he will be greatly missed, but he will be at home with the Savior now. I will keep his family in my prayers.

Hello all and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I came home this morning from Mom's so have the rest of the day to get things in order here at home. I did my cleaning Saturday before work so was a step ahead in the game plan.

Gary...I am sorry to hear of Dennis's passing....it's never a good time to lose someone, but the Holidays make it tougher. Knowing he's with his Savior, in no pain and how much he was loved while here....will bring comfort in the days ahead. The loving memories of the joy he brought, will outweigh the pain felt now..... in time. (((HUGS))) and prayers.....for the family and friends.

I hope you are enjoying your Mexican feast!.....My ex # 2 and I used to do tamales at Christmas.......oh devine! We'd do about 20 dozen or so, give a dozen to those on our list...and eat the other 19 dozen...just kiddin'! Tho we did fend for ourselves first! He got tips from the Mexican ladies at his workplace and did a great job of it. The kids soon decided, after about 4 years of "forced labor" that the payoff wasn't as great as promised! I even helpd the year of our divorce......it was fun but a bit "uncomfy".....as there was nothing of "me" in his new place. he was (is) a good man and I'll always care for him and wish him peace and boo-coo's of joy..we all need that and so many don't have it. I wouldn't have MINE...without my relationship with Christ!
The only thing we could figure is Mom wanted to do just ONE BD cake a year and one round of gifts? I had a sister, born in September, but she lived only 9 months, so it was just Bubba and me.

Beth...I heard that too and saw Matt and Suzy on TV the other day, confirming the hook-up. They are cute together and I was rooting for ALL of 'em....GOOD for you! Treadmill time! I have a cardio-glide machine that I dust once a quarter...guess it needs to see more use! I can get a lot of my work-out done at the office and will work that into my schedule.

Sue.....prayers still in for MaryAnn.....and for you. I feel for those in physical distress, and in need of healing. God is the ultimate healer and His touch is my desire and prayer.
I have a friend in need, too. Ceceila......is like a sister to me and has had a really rough time of things for the past year or so. Eye surgery that didn't go well, replaced pacemaker, general decline in health and emotional distress. I
pray for a renewal of her faith and relationship with God, as well as for physical and emotional healing.

For myself: I want to hear clearly again! Whatever I need to do to help myself..I want to be willing to do it...and do it every day! Not just when I'm in trouble will I behave!

Gonna run for now...wishing you all a wonderful day, however you spend it. Have some moments for reflection and rest. I'll be back!

Bren

HI GALS

Not a lot of time this morning...have to go to work...wanted to congratulate MARGIE On her Chicago Bears making the play-offs.

BRENDA Angie and I kept it simple this year with just cheese enchiladas, rice and beans....we bought tamales on Thursday from a lady that goes through our neighborhood selling them....she carries them in garbage bags (clean! I hope)...and in a baby stroller...they must have had a lot of deleveries that day because the dad drove the car and their little girl handed them out...mom must have been home cooking.

Have a great week gals!!

Dennis's family is doing as well as can be expected, for now at least...thank you all again for your prayers!!

I slept in today and am just finishing my coffee. We had a wonderful Christmas! It is so good to spend time with family and celebrate our Saviour's birth. My sis from Saskatchewan came too. It was a surprise for me. A wonderful christmas gift.

Today we're just relaxing. We want to see if we can finally get in to see "Walk the Line" and then we'll go visit DH's aunt who is house bound. It's so nice to have this time off!

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas also.


Talk to you soon!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to peek my head in while I'm eating lunch!

So how was everybody's Christmas?

(Wilma - glad to hear that you got to sleep in! Isn't it the best? Gary - your Christmas feast sounds delicious! I've always wanted to try tamales.)

It was a pretty relaxing day for me and my husband. Christmas Eve, we went to my parents' house then midnight mass at my church. Afterwards we were full of energy so stayed up til 2:30 am opening presents! I got some nice goodies, including a machine to make foamy, delicious lattes and hot chocolate , a tea set, and a Sudoku book. Father-in-law sent us some chocolate wrapped up in Christmas $! Very creative. I get to go shopping too!

Christmas morning we slept in, and then got up to go to hubby's church. After that we had breakfast at 3:00 in the afternoon (nuts!) There was a small crisis when we lost the baking powder, which I needed to make homemade waffles, but we did find it. Four hours later it was on to Christmas dinner and our traditional viewing of A Christmas Story. Such a relaxing first married Christmas!

Have a great week everyone!

Hello Everybody,

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! Our whole family had the stomach virus except for AJ - I guess he will get it eventually -

Gary: I'm praying for Dennis' family. I'm glad he was a believer and he is with our Lord and Savior.

Have a great week everyone!

Good Wednesday AM group!
Lori, I'm so sorry to hear that all have been sick..boo! I pray for a speedy recovery in your house!
There's so much stuff in the air now days. My Doc once told me that here in Texas, the only thing between me and the bugs was a barb-wire fence..and if I breathe......I'll get it. I have been blessed to be flu free for 4 seasons tho and thank God for it. The scare of the past week was enough to wake me up and use precaution!

Wilma...sounds like a very nice Christmas at your place too and Sis coming in! I want a sister! LOL!
My friend Cissy was like one..until she hooked up with a controlling maniac. We won't discuss him much. At 50, when she met him, she'd never had to deal with one. Since I had been there/done that, it was easy for me to spot it and she thought I was just being mean. Life is full of choices and I've made a lot of bad ones myself. I am praying for release and renewal in the time ahead. For all in need of it.

Christina....WAY cool...all the goodies you got! And the fun time with family. I had hoped to do some after Christmas shopping but missed the boat. I saw on the news, the crowds and am kinda glad I did!

I am ready to clean house and put my life and surroundings in order today. I want to get my plan outlined for the year ahead and some goals/actions plotted. I'm thinking that within 6 months, exercise will be FUN..right? I look forward to seeing you guys here in the year ahead....
May you each be blessed best where needed most..today and each day of the New Year.

Bren

Blessings to all. I hope everyone is doing well and has had a wonderful Christmas. I am back at work. It is still quiet here. The guys are trying to use up their vacation time before the last day of the year. Use it or lose it. I say use it. It is supposed to really pick up in January though.

Gary-condolences to Dennis' family and friends. It sounds to me like he was suffering and now he is in peace. Prayers to all.

It has been busy at home the last few days. Lots of wrapping and unwrapping, baking and eating and ................. . I only missed 2 of the last 11 days and I am up to 20 minutes. I had to miss yesterday, because I took my son to get his drivers license and he passed. He drove around to a couple of places by himself and I had to say a huge prayer for God to station an with him to look over him at all times, cause most of you know what I mean. Now I have the 2 girls not far behind. But...........the best part is my hubby and I are talking about a new vehicle for me. Yeah. The kids can drive my 92 Nissan Sentra which has about 155,000 miles on it.

Gotta run. Till next time - y'all take care.

Just wanted to come and check out this thread, also to say hello! Seems like a nice group of woman.

Welcome, soybella716! This is a wonderful group of women and men (well man).

I'm just popping by for a quick second. Hope everyone had a darling Christmas!

Margie - sorry to hear about that, hope they don't move you.. why should they move someone who is obviously so good at their job? just doesn't make sense to me!

Maria: Welcome! This is a great place to be for support.

Margie: I hope all goes well with your job. Why is it when they always want to move people so they don't have to pay them more instead of appreciating the hard work and hours you've put in for them and acknowledging that.

Beth: It sounds like you're doing great with your walking. Keep it up!! I know all about kids driving. The first time both my boys drove off the yard together I thought I would never see them again. They both drive well and I don't worry so much anymore.

Bren: I too need to clean my house! I have spruce needles everywhere and I'm ready to get the Christmas stuff put away. I did a bit of sewing this week and I'm anxious to put those things out.


The weather has been incredible this week. It's usually -20C here and it's only -2C. I guess Gary came through with his promise to send warmth up here. It does make it messy but the winter is going to be so much shorter with all this beautiful weather.

Gotta get to work. Only 2 more days til another long weekend!!

Have a great day!

I just wanted to say hello to everyone .....I am new to the forum and this is my first post.

I am a Christian and want to lose soem weight. I had loast 140 pounds and 90inches off my body but since then fell depressed/anxious and gained alot back and due to slow thryoid but now ready to push forward and need all the support and help I can get.

I hope to get to know alot of you better.

God Bless
Sandy

HI GALS

I hope everyone is doing well today. I was watching a college football game and it is pretty well over with an entire second half coming up...hope the one later tonight...the Holiday Bowl...is better. Had a short day today at work, actually I would have had the day off but...NOOOOOOOOO...my daughter's boyfriend had to go and mess up the drywall on his grandparents vacation condo in San Diego...I had to go repair it. He was moving some furniture of his out and WHAMO...right into the wall. Of course I would just LOOOOVE to charge him ..but that wouldn't be right? or would it! ...of course since the granparents let my daughter live there for free 6 months last year, while she finished college, I can't charge them Better yet I love the fact that now he OWES ME...for LIFE!!

I made a pot of chili for the week-end (lunches)...I made one last week too! Just love it when the weather gets cool enough here in sunny Southern California for chili...my goodness this morning I swear it was in the high 50's ...almost went looking for that pair of long pants I have stashed...almost

I am making macaroni and cheese with black forest ham for dinner...I can do this since Angie is gone!! She never allows macaroni and cheese in the house...or FRIED CHICKEN!! two of my favorites...something about calories! and well, just the word FRIED is not allowed in our home ..ya don't suppose one of you could send me some nice hot fried through the mail do ya?... didn't think so. Angie was gone yesterday too...I was all alone.. ... so I had pizza ...from Papa Murpheys where you bake it yourself..pretty good and cheap!

Angie is at her mom's for a few days, she took my-step daughter and nephew~~ my son is going out to dinner with his girlfriend's parents and grandparent's and my daughter is having dinner with her boyfriend so it's just me and my girls..Reba and Rylee....have to do something special since today is REBA'S number 2 BIRTHDAY!! ...oh boy...those terrible 2's...Rylee turns 2 next month..can't wait...more diggin'!!

WILMA~Complain~Complain! I was just trying to warm things up. Didn't mean to make it sloppy .....