McSkinney's Loozing Floozies--AUGUST thread!
 

Hey everyone!

Starting the new month's thread--let's keep it rolling like we were with June/July! ;)

Janice, I'm unofficially happy for you!

Gayle, glad to see you're posting posting posting!

Shelley & Dee, come on out!

I'm unofficially happy for Janice too!

Dee, I hope your Mom & Dez are doing OK. Continued prayers!

Cheryl, are you feeling better? Is Jake noticing anything different about you yet? How is Stewart? I keep forgetting to ask how things have been since his last hospital stay.

This is short & sweet, just like me! Chat later, gator!

We know you're sweet just didn't know you were short!
Busy today painting my bathroom and staying out of the fridge. I asked my family not to buy me a birthday cake over the weekend because I would have eaten the whole thing. I do LOVE cake!

I'm just a tad over 5'2" but I like to write 5'3" on my license, etc. Just a shorty with a 6' hubby. :-) I could wipe out the cake too if I had a chance. I'm not as crazy over the frosting as what I use to be, just a tiny bit is enough for me. I have a BIL that will eat it by the spoonfuls. No word on the job yet? Guess they are wanting you to suffer! Have fun painting today!

Good morning ladies,
Nope, no word on the job. My boss is on vacation this week so probably won't hear anything until she gets back. I'm on vacation too, hope its a pool day.
Have a good one all,
J

I posted earlier, but it was a whiney, gripy post so I didn't even hit reply.

I'm glad to hear things are going well for both of y'all. I hope you have a good pool day, too, Janice. I could use one (or ten) myself.

Gayle, how are things going at work? You haven't said lately and I wonder...

Cheryl, Lord knows I gripe enough here! Feel free to post and vent! Sometimes it's easier here or also a good spot when you have vented enough at home! Job is still the same. I'm working on statements today at home. The Director is a jerk and will never change. Thank goodness I basically only have to deal with him when I pay rent. I dreaded this past rent payment, I just knew he was going to bring up some new ideas of his. Apparently he was too busy putting out other fires then to be concerned with me and my little ol' shop. I'm just hanging out... taking up space... working and drawing a paycheck... I feel like if God wants a change for me then he will bring it. I'm getting good at just floating by... :-) So bad I want to voice my concerns to corporate, only problem is, it is corporate and they are after the almighty dollar instead of the concerns and best interest of the resident.

Gayle - I think most homes are like that. The oldies are just the way they make big bucks and they don't give a rats a** about them. It is sad.
Just hang in there - what is meant to be will be.
Cheryl - just know we are always here for you, vent when you need to, we love you and you can let it go here.
I finally got the word yesterday, Woo Hoo I officially got the job.
Have a wonderful day girls,
J

:woohoo: :congrat:

YEA JANICE!!!!

Congratulations Janice. When do you start your new job?

Cheryl don't worry about venting and complaining that is what we are here for.

Gayle how is the geo caching going this summer? We haven't been doing any. I prefer to do it in the city as compared to to digging through a bunch of scrub and bush.

Shelley just cause your back is feeling a bit better don't push it too much.

We were out T@bin this last week. Dez came with us too. The weather wasn't hot, the nights were cool and we got some rain but we still had a great time.
I called mom when we got home yesterday. She said that the cancer clinic called to tell her she has bone cancer on her back. Now we need to wait to see what and if the specialist will do anything about it. I walked around here crying most of the day. Larry was out with clients and most of my friends are at the lake.
Larry's friend from work (that we test drove his smart car) was saying good bye as he was leaving on his holidays, he turned to go out the door grab the handle and went down. He hit his head on the filing cabinet hard. He sat back up and said a few sentences that didn't make sense and then fell over and started to have a seizure. He started to vomit and his breathing was very labored. It took the amulance 20 minutes to arrive and he was getting worse. They brought him to one hospital and then transfered him to a bigger hospital. I am waiting for Larry to call me and tell me how he is doing. He is in his early 40's slim and fit. Larry and the whole office was really shock up. this guy was the past owners son. He has worked with Larry for at least 15 years. Probably longer.

I need your prayers and hugs.

I just found out that Steward has a brain anerism. They didn't expect him to make it through the night but he did. They are operating on him now. They said that it is very serious and that he probably won't make it. If he does he is expected to be quite impaired. Please pray for him.

How sad Dee! Prayers sent... I knew two people who passed this week from the exact same cause. One was a fellow classmate. Please give Larry a hug and have Larry give you one in return regarding your mothers health. Life can be super stressful at times. Guess it makes us appreciate the calm times more.

Checking in this morning Dee to see how things went through the night. Prayers contnue as always. (((HUGS))):hug:

Thanks Gayle. I am sorry to hear of your class mate passing. Another young one too.
I find calmness and peace when I camp. That is why I am never home much lately. I can meditate, pray and cry and no one sees me.

Steward is still alive but is unstable and in critical condition. I am still praying for a full recovery.
We went to see mom and dad last night. Dad looked pretty sad and holding back the tears. He tries so hard not to show any emotion. Mom looked ok but she isn't eatting or drinking very much. She is very tired and weak though.

Hi guys
I just want to give an update on Stu, we went to see him last night and he responded when I talked to him about my smart car. He tried to smile (he is on a ventilater) and he squeezed my hand. I asked him if he was in pain and if he was to squeeze my hand and he did. Good thing is his brain is functioning. He is has a long road ahead of him and we know that things can change for the worse but he is alive and is cohearent some of the time. Please keep praying for him and his wife. She isn't doing very well. She also ended up in emerg with everything that is happenning.

I won't be checking in for awhile but I will be thinking of you.

Prayers continue Dee for your friend and family. Will your mom drink any of the nutritional shakes out there like Boost or ensure? They may help her keep her strength up when food is not appealing. Alot of cancer patients will drink Carnation breakfast drink with ice cream blended as a shake. Very high calorie plus getting the nutrition needed. When will she see the specialist?

Wow, what a scary week-end. My niece and one of her friends had a 4-wheeler accident. They had to call the ambulance to rush them both to the hospital and then airlift the friend to LeBounher Children's hospital in Memphis. They are both bruised and battered pretty badly, but, luckily, that's all. They kept them overnight for observation for concussions and then sent them home. They'll be sore for awhile.

Dee, I'm glad you're able to find peace when you're camping. I used to enjoy camping. Some day, when the kids are older, I plan to start again.

Hello Gayle, Janice and Shelley. :love: to you all.

Dee - my heart breaks for you. You have so much sadness to deal with. Prayers to you, your family and your friends. I wish I was there to give you a hug. We are here for you when you need us.

Hello all!

First and foremost--Dee, you have been on my heart. I hope you are finding peace in your life. I agree with Janice, you know we are here for you!

Janice, when do you start your new job? Are you nervous or is it going to be second nature to you?

Gayle, my lovely, how is the weather in Kansas? Hot and muggy? Man, it is here!

Shelley, time to stop FB'ing and come pay us a visit :devil:

Suzy--we would LOVE to have you back!! Debbi, too, if she's interested and not too busy with school!

Good Morning Ladies,
My Aunt Shirley passed away on Monday, the funeral was yesterday. The service was very moving she was an amazing lady.
I will be fine in my new job, I start September 4th, I am on vacation next week and then thats it for a while. We are finally getting warm weather the pool is up to 80 degrees.
Have a good weekend all.

Janice I sent you the nice hot weather. We have had an awesome hot week. I was out at the lake, trying to recharge.
Thanks for support.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your aunt. Was she sick for awhile?

Cheryl that is pretty scary. 4 wheelers can be so dangerous. A friend of mine died when he was only 20 from a 4 wheeler accident.
When your kids get older they will love camping.

Gayle I brought my mom a ice cream flavor protein shake last friday. I have to find out if she likes it.
How is your mom doing?

Shelley Happy anniversary! How many years is it?

I will start with good news. Dez seen the specialist this week, had some tests done and the dr thinks that it looks good. It will be a month before we get the results. While it looks good the dr did remind Dez that she has cancer and that the operation was not a cure but a treatment. She will go back in 4 months if all is well on the tests.

Steward had the breathing tubes taken out but now they are back in. He needed surgery on tuesday. they did an angioplastic on an artery in his brain. He isn't doing to good right now.

Another good friend of ours that Larry also works with had a heart attack wednesday night. He is only 45 and just about 20 pounds over weight but does smoke. We have been telling him that he needs to be careful and to go see a dr. They will do angioplastis on him next week.

It has been a rough week now I need to phone my mom and see how she is doing. As far as I know she hasn't an appointment with the specialist yet.

My little 3 month old niece is on life support following complications from surgery to remove the mass on her lung. Please lift your hearts up in prayer for this little angel. Last night her brain was beginning to swell. They are not able to do a brain wave test until she can change to a different ventilator and can come out of the heavy sedation. Their minister was making the 5 hour trip to be with them yesterday at Childrens Mercy in KC. So sorry about your aunt, Janice. I guess we should treasure the time we have with our loved ones here in this world. She sounds like an amazing woman. Are you doing OK with the added stress of starting a new job too?

Dee, mom is OK, the docs keep saying this is just where she is at for now. They prescribed her a narcotic pain patch, it seems to be helping so she can sleep better. You have your plate full too with mom & Dez. Is your mom losing weight from the lack of appetite?

Gayle I am sorry to hear that your little neice has had such a struggle so early on in life. I will pray for her everyday until I hear she is well. God bless her and her family, let them feel his presense.


xox

Not looking good at all. I still need to confirm it with her mom & dad later but my SIL called and said the CT scan today came back with no brain function. They are taking the meds away from her which control body movement to see if they are making the brain not show movement. Basically, it is a last resort to an outcome none of us want to face. Her mom & dad will be needing to make a very difficult decision within the next few days.

If no changes after the reduction of meds, Mom & Dad need to make a decision by noon or so tomorrow. God bless our little Angel.

Little Kristen

Gayle I am sorry to hear the sad news. I guess there still is a little hope. I am still praying for a miracle. Thanks dfor posting Kristens picture. She is a darling. I pray for strength for her parents.

Gayle - you are in my thoughts, my prayers are for a miracle for little Kristen. God be with you.

Janice did you hear on the news about Tyrone Wilson being hit while walking down 401 and killed sunday morning at 4:00am?

He was my friend Jackie (the one that died of brain cancer) her grandson. He also went to school with Dez, we knew him since he was in grade 7. He moved to ontario about 4 years ago. If you hear more in the papers if they are going to charge the guy that was driving the truck let me know, ok?

Man it just seems like it never ends.

Gayle - my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family of little Kristen. Such sad news, poor little lamb. She is in Gods hands now. I can't think of anything worse than losing a child. God be with you at this difficult time.
Dee - Sad news about Tyrone I wonder why he was walking down 401 at 4 am. Did his car break down?
Dee - thanks for the heatwave!

All I heard at this point is that they are investigating why he was walking down the 401. They are asking for witnesses that might have seen him that night. Maybe when his Grampa gets back from the funeral I will know more. Very sad.

Wow, such sad things going on lately.

I'm sorry I haven't been around--Had to take Jake to the dr. for his well-baby check up on Monday, and then yesterday was my 1/2-way check up.

I'm definately having a little girl. Can't wait to meet her--she's an active little thing!

I hope things are better for you all.

CONGRATULATIONS (officially) Cheryl!!!! What names are you guys looking at? Would you like our assistance? ;-) I love the name Trinity for a girl!!! THEN, on the other hand, I tend to really like the older names like Elizabeth & Allison. Allison would of possibly been an Emily, but she had a cousin born a few months ahead of her with that name.
I'm glad all is well with you!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

I couldn't bring myself to post the sad gunk with the happy stuff! :^:

Prayers Dee & Janice concerning the accident that claimed the young mans life. sadness everywhere...

We lost our little niece Monday evening after they took her off the respirator. It is absolutely heartbreaking! Our family has NEVER had a young one pass before other then my uncle who was 16 years old (none of us were born yet.) We can deal with old people passing, but not sure how Monday will go. She was a perfect angel for 3 months, thank goodness she had a good 3 months and was never ill with breathing problems etc. like they predicted.

Aww Gayle I am sorry to hear of your little angel passing away. Sometimes I question God but I know he has a bigger plan. It is hard for the family to accept something like this. My Aunty Sally always said to me don't ask why cause you will never know or be able to figure it out. Hugs to you.

Cheryl how exciting. The half way mark, wow that won't be long until Jake has a little sister.

I thought it was time to stop being naughty, so I posted a new avitar.

Dee, I like the new pic! So pretty!

Thanks Gayle.

Have a great weekend eveyone.

Gayle, I'm sorry, too--I can't even begin to imagine----and don't WANT too!

Dee, I love the new avatar! Beautiful!!

My goodness, there has been so much sadness here lately. Prayers to everyone. I'm sorry I haven't been checking in.

Cheryl-Wonderful news about you having a girl! Congratulations.

Dee-Special prayers going out for you, your family and friends. How are you feeling???

Gayle-I read all the updates on the little angel on FB. Such sadness. I am still praying for the family to get through this sad time.