The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

[Georgie]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

:upset::upset::upset:Mish, my heart is TRULY breaking for you and your friends. I don't know what to say........ I will pray for them today and You:l:l:hGina

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

what is ketamine???

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

Mish, I SO understand where you are right now. Sometimes our best intentions lead to more pain for ourselves, but you can always know you've done the best that can be done. We hope and pray others will learn, but it is ETERNALLY the choice of that person to better themselves, change, and you can't let yourself be dragged down because of other's choices. Regrets are useless, and right now you should have none. You are a wonderful friend, and the old adage 'You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink' is SO true. James has to want this, and until he does you are spinning your wheels, dear. Too bad he can't be committed to at least a 30-day, preferably a 6-month, rehab.
I'm SO sorry about your Momma. Concentrate on her now, on doing the little things like you have in the garden, to make her happy, give her little surprises. This time comes to us all. We've shared a lot about our time with our parents here, and I only wish 10 years ago, when I was going through Momma's last months, I'd had you friends here to talk to. As usual, I was alone all the time, though still working, and it was a sad and lonely time. We're here for you now, so let us be your sounding board. A little nosegay of violets, a pretty book of poems, a special food, these were the things that delighted Momma. I used to stop by after work every day and take my Daddy a banana milkshake, his favorite, and only later did I learn (since he had trouble eating) he would not eat before I came, so he could enjoy the shake. Only then did I know how much it meant to him. Your Mom can look out at her garden every day and see the tangible proof of your love.
I'm so sorry about Ashe and family. I don't know the circumstances, but I know you'll be there for them, and do whatever you can. These are bad times for so many people. I'm on the phone with someone every day suffering, and the burden does get heavy. I had to tell a family yesterday to move from one of my rentals, but I couldn't get them to understand respect and responsibility. Hubs and I go the long mile in helping people with financial difficulties, but it's supposed to go both ways. Their problems will resolve, and working together can lead to something even better. Take care of your babies, hon. And take some time to take care of yourself. I feel like I become part of the landscape; someone who's always there and a place for others to turn to when they're in trouble. You need a place for you, too. I'm most guilty of not taking my own advice, but am making a lot of changes in my life. I love to hear about your gardening, family, Chickie, so just remember you have friends out here. Call on me if you need me, please.
Vicki and Grate, I'm SO mad at you for not letting me come to your private party!! JK Kell, that was a spectacular gift, to Vick and yourself. WOW!! Just months ago you were afraid to fly alone. Look at you now, confident traveller!! :H By the time you visit everyone you will have your pick of places to move to. So sorry about your hubby's actions, but, again, his choice. Right?? It sounds like you're really getting your confidence, life, together on your own. Now's the time to make some changes at home and teach your boys to be independent, not believing they had to have a woman taking care of them. I had a long talk with son's GF (son has come SO far since his divorce!! YAY) and I told her he was taught to do everything from cooking, dishes, and laundrey, to landscaping and maintaining automobiles. He told me this morning Mad wants to move home (with him) so now he's going to court to get Grace. We talked a long time about these things, and the young lawyer I found for him (I don't pay for him!) says it won't be a problem, just a lot of legal crap (and money, of course.) He said he can't leave Grace there, of course, she doesn't want to be there, and she misses coming to my house and MawMaw's almost every day. We have a window seat we call 'the nook' with it's own window, light, a crib-sized bed, and curtains you can close to be in a cozy little space. I keep a huge old picnic basket full of crayons, markers, paper, scissors, glue sticks, etc, and a shelf full of children's books. So Thanksgiving, Grace got that and she an son's GF's daughter holed up in there for hours, making things. I almost cried when Grace hugged my legs and said she missed doing that.
Sorry, I got on me again. But Vick, sounds like your family is finally taking this seriously, and you'd better too! You're like a hummingbird in heat with your joy of things when you're well, and Kell will agree it's both wonderful and exhausting. Grate, we still need to take Addie to Babyland.
Tony, hope everyone in your world is feeling well, and you're getting some help. You a wonderful son and brother.
T, Sue needs to make those kitties some sweaters. It IS winter, after all, and you might have a cool day or two.
Fen, hope this week is going a little better. If not, just do what my Daddy said over a decade ago, 'Do the next RIGHT thing'. Once we do that, it all seems simple, doesn't it? I've tried everything to get Hubs to just lighten up, look around him and actually work on ourselves to enjoy life. He's more stubborn and old-fashioned than my Uncle Walter's mule. Look at what's really important to you. And I know, from the happiness in your posts, part of it is Tick Hollow. You've done an incredible job there. I'd gladly run away to it. (But I'm only used to Georgia cold), don't have snow boots.
MB, Biz, Sun, Tony, NORA!!!, Swannie, Zen (good to see you), and I know I'm missing ya'll
Started this post hours ago. Have been on phone with Hubs, Brother, Son, and Tay. It's amazing what she's realized lately about her mother, and since her house is a 3 BR, we discussed her sisters, and she told me she knew they wanted to get away from their mother. I have enough stuff to furnish a guest bedroom completely, but I can't tell you what a huge thing this is!! She's looking after her sisters, and making them a safe place away from their mother.
Oh MY. This post is already far too long, so will continue later.

Sorry. :soapbox: again.

[Grateful]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

Wow...my heart is breaking for you, dear Mish. You certainly are going thru way too much lately. I'm glad you stood up to your friend...you have done everything possible that you could for him and it seems like he is pulling you down..or could. More importantly, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter and family. I pray that they will find another place soon and will NOT be on the street. It is truly so hard these days to stay afloat and it seems like so many - I guess all of us - are having our fair share or more of challenges. I'm sending you a BIG hug, sweet Mish, and will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers. :l:h

Ruby....I am so proud of Tay for taking on the responsibility of caring for her sisters. I hope and pray that your son will be able to get full custody of them asap.

Jan...I don't know what ketamine is either.....probably best we don't know...

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

ditto what Grateful said!!!

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

mama bear;1217250 wrote: what is ketamine???

Just Googled it - it is an animal tranqilizer and a human anesthetic!!! Heaven only knows how he got it or why he would have it! It would scare the living day lights out of me.........

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

I think Michael Jackson was using it....

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

Aww, Mish...I didn't see the part about your mum and your daughter's family. I'm so sorry. :l

[one2many]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

I know I don't post here but I just wanted to say to Mish how sorry I am. You are going thru such a lot.

I CANNOT understand how anyone could throw a family out of a house before Christmas , no matter what, it's plain mean and uncharitable. They will get their comeuppance. BASTARDS! I really hope your daughter and her family find somewhere with a decent landlord. You have a lot on your plate Chin up honey xxx

BEAUTIFUL kitties Rog!

Hi to everyone else..xx

[tlrgs]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november


please help us name the little gray kitten it's a girl any suggesting are welcome

[tawnyfrog]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

tlrgs;1217441 wrote:
please help us name the little gray kitten it's a girl any suggesting are welcome

Smokey?

Gorgeous kitties, Rog.

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

JAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

oops Mish..thought the kids were living with you

[one2many]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

Pinocchio !!

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for november

JAN!!!!!!!