Finally!!! I have gotten on and stayed on!! I hope you don't mind, Sheila, that I began a new thread...
I think I had problems getting on because I put up a FIREWALL the other day and am wondering if that had something to do with my having a hard time!? It seems that everytime an ad would try to pop up that's when I would loose the post / site. I stayed on most of the day and tried on and off and then finally decided to change the level of my firewall and finally got on.
We had a awesome Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day! We were very busy everyday, but totally chilled out on New Years day together --- it was absolutely blissful!!! Knowing we didn't have to be anywhere and all I had to do was put in the turkey. And the aroma of that bird was heavenly Not to mention that it tasted mighty good too if I do say so myself...
I have allot of pictures to share with you gals after I post this --- I think you will enjoy seeing them
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Hi Sheila, I am so very sorry to read about your Dfather and all that you have been going through. Please don't feel badly (I know... ... easier said, then done). Joe & I (and Joe's family) had to go through the same thing with Joe's father reached 86 years old and wasn't able to care for himself any longer. It was not easy at all, but once he was all moved in we all (even Dad T. ) knew it was the right decision. I imagine that you feel you should care for him no matter what, but you must think of yourself & DH too --- and I don't think that is selfish one bit. You have done so much to care for your DF up till now and God knows that!! You have no reason to feel guilty - not a one! I do hope that it has helped you to come here and vent some, I only wish I'd been here for you too. I am sorry I have been MIA and not around for you, but I see you have been in good hands!!! Not to mention *God's Hands* I agree... VENT AWAY!!!! You have every right to feel depressed... we are here for you, Sheila
Hi Bonnie, isn't that Tsunami devastation just the worst!! They are now saying that children are being stolen out of the schools and orphanages to be sold & traded into slavery or for sex... it is beyond sadness (!) --- I just sat and cried tonight really hard listening to the news about it Makes you just wonder what this world is coming to! When I look at the faces of the children there and see the sadness of missing their families - it just tear's me up inside. Especially now, because they cannot even be adopted out, because of the bad people --- they won't take the chance. So there they sit & wait in over crowded orphanages and schools. My goodness gracious... ... ... I have been talking to God allot these days.
How are you feeling these days? Are you okay?? I know that you are getting quite allot of snow --- would you believe we didn't have much left on the ground this morning!? It is almost all melted... it went to 58* this past Sunday, rainy but warm. Now today... it's a different story all together. We have temps into the 20's now, but the day began with sleet, ice and now snow. We are expected to get 4" by morning... you?? I think it's sweeping across your state first then over to us.
Your home is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I just LOVE IT!!! I love farms... when Joe & I first married my brother-in-law and his family lived on a farm and I was there almost everyday helping Deana run it, from feeding the animals to working her gardens and just loved it! I would go there imagining it was all mine I even would stay there while John and Dean went on vacations for 10 days or so. I would watch their 5 kids, their pets and their farm for them... good memories. Your home reminded me of all that It's really a nice home, Bonnie! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures!
Hi Angel, Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement... I was very ill for a good 12 days! I just got plain wore out, but am all better now How are you doing these days? Feeling any better? How is your hand!? Hear anything from your testing yet? I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all your kitty graphics!!!!
Yeah... Food Hangover I had not eaten allot of fun foods in so long that when I enjoyed them at my friends New Years Eve party I really felt it! Not to mention the lack of sleep!!! We didn't get home till 3:00AM on New Years Day! And by the time we went to bed it was 3:30AM --- I cannot remember the last time we stayed up that late (or is it early ) but we sure did have a wonderful time there!
What did your children think of their BOOKS you made them for Christmas??? I bet they loved everything you did!
I see that you all got some very warm temps the other day!!! Lucky you! 70* not too shabby at all - I wish! What is it doing there in Alabama now? Still warm?
Diane, How are you??? Please come back and let us know... I am so very sorry that you have had such sadness in your world with your nephew I didn't know till now - I am so very sorry. Is that why you haven't been around in the last few days --- did he pass away? My prayers are with you and your family!!!
As for weight-gain: I gained 2 pounds back during the Holiday's myself --- don't feel bad, okay. The reports are that the average person gains 7 lbs. from Nov 24th thru Jan 1st... we'll all get back *on track* again, together I began my walking again yesterday and ! whew ! was it hard! It sure didn't take long at all to get out of shape... I haven't walked on a regular basis since Nov!!! That's a long time to go without walking or doing something, so I will feel it the first 10 days or so, then it will get a little easier again... I HOPE I wish you all the best on your low carb program --- how are you feeling today??? Going through those withdrawal blues? Come back now --- we are here for you! We'll all go through those blues together, okay
Hi Bonnie, isn't that Tsunami devastation just the worst!! They are now saying that children are being stolen out of the schools and orphanages to be sold & traded into slavery or for sex... it is beyond sadness (!) --- I just sat and cried tonight really hard listening to the news about it Makes you just wonder what this world is coming to! When I look at the faces of the children there and see the sadness of missing their families - it just tear's me up inside. Especially now, because they cannot even be adopted out, because of the bad people --- they won't take the chance. So there they sit & wait in over crowded orphanages and schools. My goodness gracious... ... ... I have been talking to God allot these days.
How are you feeling these days? Are you okay?? I know that you are getting quite allot of snow --- would you believe we didn't have much left on the ground this morning!? It is almost all melted... it went to 58* this past Sunday, rainy but warm. Now today... it's a different story all together. We have temps into the 20's now, but the day began with sleet, ice and now snow. We are expected to get 4" by morning... you?? I think it's sweeping across your state first then over to us.
Your home is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I just LOVE IT!!! I love farms... when Joe & I first married my brother-in-law and his family lived on a farm and I was there almost everyday helping Deana run it, from feeding the animals to working her gardens and just loved it! I would go there imagining it was all mine I even would stay there while John and Dean went on vacations for 10 days or so. I would watch their 5 kids, their pets and their farm for them... good memories. Your home reminded me of all that It's really a nice home, Bonnie! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures!
Hi Angel, Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement... I was very ill for a good 12 days! I just got plain wore out, but am all better now How are you doing these days? Feeling any better? How is your hand!? Hear anything from your testing yet? I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all your kitty graphics!!!!
Yeah... Food Hangover I had not eaten allot of fun foods in so long that when I enjoyed them at my friends New Years Eve party I really felt it! Not to mention the lack of sleep!!! We didn't get home till 3:00AM on New Years Day! And by the time we went to bed it was 3:30AM --- I cannot remember the last time we stayed up that late (or is it early ) but we sure did have a wonderful time there!
What did your children think of their BOOKS you made them for Christmas??? I bet they loved everything you did!
I see that you all got some very warm temps the other day!!! Lucky you! 70* not too shabby at all - I wish! What is it doing there in Alabama now? Still warm?
Diane, How are you??? Please come back and let us know... I am so very sorry that you have had such sadness in your world with your nephew I didn't know till now - I am so very sorry. Is that why you haven't been around in the last few days --- did he pass away? My prayers are with you and your family!!!
As for weight-gain: I gained 2 pounds back during the Holiday's myself --- don't feel bad, okay. The reports are that the average person gains 7 lbs. from Nov 24th thru Jan 1st... we'll all get back *on track* again, together I began my walking again yesterday and ! whew ! was it hard! It sure didn't take long at all to get out of shape... I haven't walked on a regular basis since Nov!!! That's a long time to go without walking or doing something, so I will feel it the first 10 days or so, then it will get a little easier again... I HOPE I wish you all the best on your low carb program --- how are you feeling today??? Going through those withdrawal blues? Come back now --- we are here for you! We'll all go through those blues together, okay
Okay... I am gonna post some pictures now...
I hope they bring a smile to your faces.
*God Bless!*
Love you gals,
SunnyD
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