The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

[tlrgs]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE .. well im up and ready to start put countertops on ... but first and four most coffee time .. well i started that job yesterday and got alittle ahead of the game ..countertops didnt come in til around 5 pm.. so i was able to take everything lose ..get a materail list and find 3 dead rats in the stove overhead vent ..anyone need a old stovetop .how about a new sink ...and well sue get her new sprayer for a kitchen sink finally ... and well as for sue she is doing ok .. im goiing to be droping her off at her sister this morning to spend the day with them .. while im at work with anthony..
and well i did read back all those pages and it sound like everyone is doing good shifting forward and thinking positive ... keep it going love and big big hugs one and all

[bird]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hi all
Hey Sun and T off to work have a good day at work..Vick tell your daughter Aspen Colo is really pretty or any of those ski resort towns or Glenwood Springs is nice but hey some people have trouble with the altitude might want to start col. springs and work their way up...meanrt to post that yesterday and got tangled up...still have to bake cake and mop well how are all the other bday things going on, seems like alot of them..I am cold and gonna huddle by heater a bit.

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Vicki...I LOVED Breckenridge...the most beautiful little alpine village in the world.
Family..I need your love and support right now. I am really battling with the beast.
I love my new job, but it is overwhelming and stressful.
The main problem is that Bret is miserable and my heart is breaking for him. he HATES the job. It is not at all what he was told it would be, and to add insult to injury, he was expecting a paycheck yesterday and was told he would not get paid till FEB 15th. OMG.......they never told him that. It's a complicated comission plan, that I wont bore you with, but that was the LAST thing we needed to hear.
We are three months behind on our house payment, blah, blah, blah.
I am at work and just want to curl up and cry.
God never gives us more than we can endure.....but this old goat is tired of enduring.
OK...vent over...I am going to type a list of the stupid things I did while drunk. All the times I hurt myself, the times, i hurt the car, the mailbox...the ugly things I said...and I am going to put it on my car visor. I will jumo start the antabuse and I will be strong. And I will bask in the love of my family here.
Just needed to get this out of my system.

[Ringing Cedars]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Aw Jan-here's a hug--I'm struggling with a ton of probs right now too. Get that antibuse into you and yes that list oughtta do it. Good job! super cyber hugs to you too.:l:l:l

[Ringing Cedars]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

And a wintry northern hello to all the Jammers and visitors. Did some txting over several hours with my daughter last night. It really was the best b/d gift I've had in years. I kinda gently reminded her it was my b/d and we went from there. Thanks again for all the wishes and love family. Going to a friends tonight for dinner and then swim and sauna. I'm afraid to put my bathing suit on though. Gotta get the Christmas sugar out of my system! Wishing y'all a day filled with strength and promise. xo

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

I am sooooooo happy for you RC...I know that made you happy!! Thanks for the hugs...I was being a crybaby!!! I am just so overwhelmed right now.....and yes...if i could inject antabuse i would!!
Have a great evening...and judging from the pictures I have seen you will look fine ina suit!!

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

There are struggles out there, every day, no matter where we are on OUR journey. We worry about ourselves last, we worry about those we love first, our bodies and minds are tired. And 3 years ago, I had no one to complain to but those around me. Thank MWO for you all, and a place to be heard and understood. Doesn't matter if it changes our little world, we know we have a voice. And that is a BIG thing.
Sun, you little bit, you are a real work horse! Again, your amazing.
T, keep up the 'Jimmy Buffet' style calm. It works, baby!! :H
Bird, you have an Earth Mother wisdom I feel. When we're down, we get back to the basics, and use them. You're incredible without knowing it, in your strength and attitude.
RC, turning back into the Georgia you saw; warm sun, plants peeping up already. I've missed out on some plantings I wanted to do. BTW, I recommended you to some others yest because of your wonderful knowledge of natural substitutes for daily problems, like sleeping and anxiety. Hope you don't mind.
I don't have a furry alarm, I have a CRUSHING, PAWING alarm if I try to sleep too long. Big dogs ADORE being in all night, but little ones want to make sure they're asserting they're territory, from the safety of my space, so I actually have my dreams invaded by the 'wak wak's' they send out. Not problems, part of life living with my furry friends.
MB, honey, the hardest part of a man to heal is his bruised ego. Makes them angry, confused. But it happens', is all you can do. And the women are left to soothe the wounds. Sometimes, just saying 'I'm behind you, no matter what', is all it should take. We can't make their boo boo's go away. Just support them. But always keep your sense of self. Changes happen, and we have to roll with them, and do our best. There are things about men's ego we'll never understand, while you keep on working, putting in the hours. Don't even try. You're doing good, honey.
Everyone I've missed, I'm sorry. I love each and every person who posts on here, and want you to have a great day, THIS day. Tomorrow we'll take care of then.

[Ringing Cedars]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Thanks Mama...you know it! We're actually texting again today! She needs her Mama even if she doesn't come right out and say it. You're a strong woman and it's ok to feel overwhelmed and cry sometimes too. Feel it and don't drown it. OK??

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

RC, same message right back atcha. Momma's can't ever be too wrong or too right. (But they SO hate it when we're always right!!!!) Getting that from my son, who will be 40 in April. I've been behind him, seeing the train wreck coming, but he's an adult, and I couldn't stop it, because it wasn't my life. Our children have to choose when they listen, and what they'll take from what we say. It's the hardest thing I've ever done. But I love and trust my children, and know their hearts are in the right place, they will do the right things, after a lot of painful experiments!!! Same with Hubs. Everything I've pushed him into to doing, has become his idea, and become successful. So they all get the bragging rights, and that's wonderful. It's just great for me to have all the children I come in contact with love being with me and my craziness. Hub's stepbrothers great granddaughter proved that to me last night, when she begged me not to leave, wanted to stay wrapped in my handmade shawl. Hard to explain, really, but I gave her a big kiss and promised her a next visit with a real dress-up t-party, and I've already started on a blanket for her to keep. I know I ramble here, but I wait a long time to post whatever I've written, so bear with me please. Plus, the 30 words Hubs and I get to exchange each day don't seem enough!! :H
OK, enough deep stuff, I'm getting busy, I promise. Time to lighten up!!!

[maslow23]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hi All. MB-one thing I heard the other day during Church sermon is when we get worried/anxious/confused (you name it) is to ask ourselves if it will really matter 10,000 years from now. Most likely not. May not help, but worth a shot to try especially for this anxiety ridden guy. I wish a good day for all of you. Got get ready for that plane tomorrow. (T-not sure what dad has planned, but if I can get away I'll let you know).

Maslow

[sick of being sick]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Good morning, my dear family. Kinda hard to get going today, but I am determined to work on all those dang pictures until they are all in albums! Thank the good Lord for digital cameras these days! I am still at the point of putting all the pics in order by date before putting them into albums. Will the kids even care or appreciate all the hard work? I sat on the floor for hours bent over pictures yesterday and now my back, shoulders, and everything hurts. Oh, well, I want to do it for them. Thank you, Bird and MB on your advice about Colorado. MB, take some clonopin for your anxiety and get some rest this weekend. I'm surprised anyone would question who my angel is....Grateful! She has the sweetest heart in all the world and I pray she gets better soon. The specialist put her back on steroids and if that doesn't help, he wants to take a bone out of her jaw, so PLEASE let's all pray for her healing! Hey, Ruby, I made a new thread called "Poetry" yesterday and am posting some of the poems I have written. I think I remember you saying you wrote some. Post some of yours there. I would love to read them. Anyone else? I had books and books of poetry I had written, but when we moved, I must have thrown them away, cause I can't find them. I hope everyone has a good day. I will check back in later, need to work on an attitude adjustment. I love you all, Vicki

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Sorry, loves, I must go take a nap. I am such a wimp!!!!!!!!!

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hello all. I slept in and now must get ready to go to my therapy appointment. I'm having a problem with letting go of taking care of everyone so I can take care of myself. It makes me sad. I want to continue to be the caregiver to everyone. I am trying to realize that I can't continue doing that. Oh well.....

Good morning everyone. Jan - take the antabuse. I have had some struggling days and that is what has kept me on the right mind path so I could work on my problems instead of numbing myself.
Grateful - you are in my prayers. I am very worried about you. :l
Bird - I hope your daughters birthday celebration is wonderful.
RC - I am so happy that you and your daughter are talking. :h
Rubes - you are a wonderful woman and a great friend here.
Vicki - you are doing great girl. Don't overdo though.
Roger - Glad that your job is going well.
Mas - thinking of you. :l
Sunni - You are such a joy. Thank you for being you.

To everyone that I have missed - Have a wonderful day too and I'm sorry I didn't mention you by name.
I will be back - I've got to get going.

[hillsidetime]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hi everyone, I hope you are having a nice weekend. My daughter is sick, so we can't ice fish
We are just relaxing together, which is fun though. My son and wife are out of town. My wife has calmed a bit since our "discussion / fight" the other day. I am trying to listen more, talk to her more, and make her feel more appreciated. It is still hard for me to develop some aspects of our relationship with all the complications of parenting, a marriage that is 10 years along, living sober, and all of the rest. Some days it is a lot to juggle.

Nora, sometimes we have to take care of ourselves. It is so important. I hope you had a great day.
Hey SOBS, I got lazy a few weeks ago, I uploaded 400 family and friend pics to a photo company on line, and they put them into a hard cover book, about 80 pages, with 4 or 5 pics per page, it is awesome. A little more expensive, but no pics to put into books.

Take care,
Hill

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hill, you are doing a good job, just being there and doing the 'un man' thing, listening, reaching out, asking for help. It's different with this group, you can say or ask for anything. With the person who is in your bed each night, I DO understand the difference. When I was at your stage I THOUGHT I wanted Hubs to tell me, share everything. But that gets in to something so complex I dast not delve there!! :H
At any rate, this is a good place to talk, and our mates DO get jealous, but it's all in such a good cause.
I am SO concerned about Grateful. I mean, a tooth infection is one thing. Getting into her bones is a diff animal all together. What can I do, love, if you're reading this??