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[sick of being sick]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Good morning, family! What a horrible weekend it turned out to be. Paul got so drunk and was so mean to me in front of my kids! Sharla jumped on him and said her children would never be able to be around us! US? I wasn't drinking or ugly! And I WILL leave him when my first grandchild is born, if he has not stopped drinking! He now has gout in both elbows, his foot and now his wrist and all he does is complain! It is really answered prayer. If all this gout doesn't stop him from drinking, I don't know what will! If I was suffering the consequences like he is, I would STOP! He really is so rebelious and in denial that he has a drinking problem! Of course, he promised Sharla he would quit, but I know better... :upset:
RC, so glad your Dad is stable. What health problems does he have? Sunni, you've been awfully quiet, are you doing okay, sweetheart? Tony, so happy you and your family enjoyed your vacation on the beach! Ruby, I loved the beautiful pics of nature! I googled it and it truly is so beautiful! I can't wait to visit! You talk about all I do, but you run circles around me, girl! Slow down and take care of YOU! I'm so proud of you for resisting those horrible cig cravings! Stay focused on how much better you feel and how much money you are saving! You are inspiring me to try to quit! Biz, so glad you are enjoying your garden and it is producing so much. It has been so hot here, most of my stuff is dying! Here in the south, we grow english peas, purple hull peas, kale (YUM!), sweet potatoes and turnips in the fall. A fall garden doesn't even sound appealing to me right now. I am absolutely sick of gardening, taking care of drunk husband, keeping up with this big house and yard and the rest of my life! It's time to have a talk with God and get a better atttitude! Sorry to be so grouchy this morning. It is a new day and maybe, just maybe, a better one! I love you all and hope everyone has a GREAT day! Love, Vicki :l

[IAD]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

SOS.......Us drunks are a stubborn breed ! I'm sorry you are going through these trouble times.......sometimes one has to make a decision on how they want to spend the rest of their lives. Pray on it Vicki.....The Lord will show you the way. Praying for you Vic.....Tony

[tlrgs]

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sunshinedaisies;1145470 wrote: Ruby - you grow cornbread?

i was wondering the same

[sick of being sick]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Tony, thank you for your prayers! I am just amazed at God's love! I was on my knees praying for Paul, his health, his addiction and for each of you. As soon as I got up, the phone rang. It was Paul. He is at job today, believe or not, and the computer software that he has been working on and cursing it for over a week, miraculously worked and he said his wrist felt better, too! THANK YOU, JESUS FOR ANSWERED PRAYER SO QUICKLY! Now I pray that God will just give him the strength NOT to buy any alcohol on the way home. I'm listening to Joyce Meyer today and I feel so much better emotionally and spiritually! I love you all and thank you for your special gift to me...a simple prayer! Love, Vicki

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Don't tell me you city slickers have never seen a cornbread plant!

[sick of being sick]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

:yay::yay: HE'S HOME AND HE DIDN'T BUY LIQUOR OR BEER!!! HE SAYS HE IS QUITTING DRINKING!!! MY LIFE IS ABOUT TO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER! THANK YOU, JESUS!!!

[NoraC]

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Happy for you Vicki. :l

Got a sick kiddo here. That's why I've been missing. Found out that my power of attorney for the kids had expired so been working with my niece to get one e-mailed to me and the insurance info, etc. Since they had changed countries, the info had changed and I didn't realize it. We've just always had our authorization and didn't think about it. Anyway, finally got everything settled and we're heading to the doctor. Think it's ear infections in both ears. Really bad earaches and 102? temp.

Catch you all later.

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Nora, I hate that red tape would delay a child with an earache being seen!! I'd be raising the dead if I went in and couldn't be seen. Bless his little heart, hope you get him some quick relief, as I remember how painful that is for them. Let us know, OK sweetie? In an absolute emergency, put drops of VERY cold water in the ear. Since infection causes the eardrum and canal to swell, cold helps reduce that swelling till you can see a med pro. I had a child in my care once who started having problems at night and went to ER. Her Dad (and airline captain) was upset, saying I overreacted. His late wife had been my best friend, and I cut him off, told him I'd pay any expenses, but I would NOT let that little girl suffer just to 'tough it out!' (He shut up) Earaches are HELL!
Vick, I'm glad Paul isn't buying AL today, and I hope his resolve holds. Do NOT baby his aches from gout, which he's contributing to with his indulgences. I used to feel bad when Hubs when out and got all bummed up on his dirtbikes, or dunebuggies, but acting the fool was his choice. I'm glad you like the pics. As I've said numerous times, when I'm very sad, depressed, missing my fav places, I love the abillity to look at the pictures I've taken of places that restore my soul. And THAT is exactly what the mountains do, as well as the family property I'm trying to buy. Hubs announced this weekend he didn't think we would buy it. When I recovered my voice, enough to not start off screaming, I explained that I WILL buy it, with or without him, because it is something too precious in my memory, family, to let just get away so easily. Rocks carried by my gggrandfather in the standing chimney, trees planted a hundred years ago - - I asked HOW he could not believe I'd fight for it!
Bird, hope you've finally gotten all rested up from your drive up here and back, and are enjoying your days. Tell your girls I thought they were both SO lovely, and I esecially loved the quirky messages they left in the guestbook!
Hubs had to go to a conference in Alabama today, but at LEAST he was away, except for his 50-11 calls! Nice not to have someone saying, before your eyes are open, 'Are you cooking breakfast??' For some reason, I've been HORRIBLY sleepy, all day. Have to finish up some things, would like to can some more things, then hit the sack early.
Tone, hope you're getting some nibbles on your job search. People like you - talented, experienced, tried and true and WANTING to work - should get some precedence. Because of their raising, young people now believe they are OWED something, just because!
I guess the smartasses (or dumbasses! :H) are out looking for cornbread plants. You won't find them anywhere but around me!!
Grate, love, you just don't know how much I miss you, and probably the others do too. I CARE, sweetie. I want to know how you are doing. Have you ever soaked in a century-old, clawfoot tub, full of bath salts and bubbles, with a nice romance book propped in front of you on the wire tub holder? Had scented candles burning around you instead of a harsh light? Had a peeling, cucumber mask, and an hour of soaking your toes and fingernails, before burrowing down in an antique bed, topped by a feather mattress and layers of antique quilts over the fleece sheets? And absolutely NO ONE allowed to call on you for any errand??? Sounds like torture, doesn't it!! I've decided you go in the girls room, with the dancing fairies, snowflakes, and bunnybees hanging from the ceiling, and the view of the 'high mountains' that turn pink for a few seconds every clear morning at daybreak. Vick may decide to snuggle in with you, if she doesn't like the 'boys' fish room!! :H

[mama bear]

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Hi Peeps
I am here and fine
worked in the yard Saturday and now I can't move. Weekend warrior!!
I will be gone for the next two days to a conference...will check in when I get home Thursday
Vicks....I am glad Jesus answered your prayers and I am sorry for what Paul is putting you through
I love you all and will check in if I can
Nora...take care of those babies

[NoraC]

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Hi everyone.....just wanted to make a quick note. Feeling overwhelmed today. I'm such a baby.....when I read what you all are going thru, I am ashamed of myself.

Got my nephew to the dr without any problems. Ruby - believe me......if I had had to get him to a Doctor last night, NOBODY could have stopped me. But, I would have had to take him to the ER and had him sit & wait for hours. Since he was able to sleep, I decided to wait until morning. That way, it gave my niece time to get all the papers notarized and e-mailed to me. Poor little guy. He's had a rough day but we are finally home and he's not feeling well but hopefully, the medicine will kick in soon. I didn't much appreciate the doctor coming in for 30 seconds and then leaving. I thought he was coming back!!! AAARRRGGHHH Makes me upset. Oh well.....

I'll be back later when I'm in a better mood.

[rubywillow]

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Nora,don't you EVER apologize for talking about your self here! I'm in awe of how gracefully you handle the problems that arise in your life. I have no patience with rude, dismissive people, and it seems education and standard of living doesn't preclude the behavior. Did doc give him anything or recommend anything for his pain? Earrache and toothache pain are two of the worst pains there are, and a doctor told me that! One of the downsides of my daughter's first summer going to their community pool everyday has been a wicked case of swimmer's ear for Jack. Luckily, one of their good friends and neighbors is an ENT (another REALLY nice perk of daughter and SIL being in the medical community) and Jack thrills in discussing all the gory details of the pain, the meds, and the care for his 'whimmin ear'.
I went to bed at 9 last night, and by 4:25 AM my body was done with lying there. I've never been a lay-abed, but with each self-improvement step I take for myself, my internal 'gyroscope' seems to be righting itself more and more. With daily tobacco and AL out of my life, my weight is balancing, sleep is coming more naturally, I have fewer depressive periods and actually quite a few of just really good cheer, and my interests have taken on a new importance to renew. The world seems clearer, my own path easier to understand. I'm sorry to focus on myself so much, but peeps don't seem to be talking much here, and you people are my clearing house of feelings. A place where I can just sort of think out loud, or in cyberspace! :H I can think, type, then go back and read to see if I sound any dumber than usual for me. I love your feedback, but even without it it helps to actually put voice to thoughts.
I grilled brats, onions, and peppers last night. YUM! I didn't really eat all day, but ate TWO of the 'dogs'. Have a bit of cleaning this AM, then I HAVE to do some shopping I've put off for weeks. Hubs just walked out, on his way to work, and dripping misery. I told him to take his little black cloud WITH him! (He wasn't amused!)
OK, hope more people check in today. I'm feeling VERY exposed out here, talking to myself. Where ARE you all??

[mama bear]

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Hi Mimsy...Mama here
getting ready for my corporate road trip for two days....joy, joy
Rubes...I love reading your posts....so babble away. I don't have time, or maybe I just don't do it...to be self-reflective as you. I work, come home and putter, and then collapse!!
I forgot to tell ya'll that I tired to sever my thumb off my hand yesterday....trying to open a package with scissors....and ...SLIP....thought I might need stitches but some butterfly bandages are holding it together right now. The worst part was the blood all over my white bathroom....the room spun a little, but all is well now.
My tomatos are about a 1/2 inch tall.YAY. Oh, and I planted cat's whiskers, blue salvia, a rose bush, some conehead dasies ands some yellow cannas. The cat's whiskers are so cute...that is exactly what the flowers look like!!
ok precious family...must brush teeth and dash to Orlando. I will hold each of you close to my heart while I am gone.........everyone must BEHAVE!!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo....Jan

[bizman]

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Good morning Jambers it's a hot one today over 100 yuck. I have a workmens Comp hearing this morning so please pray for me. Will let you know how it goes. Have a great day

[tlrgs]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

good morning one and all ..keep it going folks stay strong shifting forward and thinking positive

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR JULY WITH A BLAST

Good morning, folks! Just returned from my time away last night. I have a lot of reading back to do!

Nora, I hope your little nephew is feeling better today...poor kid! :h

Mama, holy cow! I hope your thumb manages to stay attached during your road trip. Please be careful, and keep it clean. :h

Vick, I hope Paul continues to behave himself. :l

Good luck, Biz! Sending prayers your way today. :l

Rubes, I am so impressed by your determination to quit the cigs...hang in there.

I think I'll head over to Sun's shed and help myself to some bird seed...going to take a little digging to get in. Hope she has some sunflower seeds in there!