One Step at a Time - May 2014

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Oh Dottie - I wanted to post last night but we were having internet problems and couldn't stay connected long enough.

My heart goes out to you. :l:l I understand so much. Standing there looking at my Mom's house and all of their belongings, going thru Dad's clothes, seeing how frail Mom is..........I didn't handle it well.

Please remember that we are here for you. You are doing an amazing job. I am so happy for you and your AF life. Hang in there and come to us for support. You are a wonderful woman and have gone thru so much.

Lots & lots & lots of love to you...................:h:h

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Thanks Nora and everyone. Got a few more things done today. Renter did not come back for bed and I found scratches in the hardwood floor where it looks like she dragged the bed across the room. I am thinking the deposit is mine...
Will be going back on Thursday. Also need to get someone to give us an estimate on a cover for the tub. Mother had it re-glazed or something but it is all peeling off. One more thing to fix...

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Oh Dottie - this sounds so very hard. :l:l

Haven't done a whole lot today. Back to work tomorrow so I'm going to bed early. I'm used to sleeping late so need to get back on schedule.

Went & got my brow/lip waxed today. At least, I don't have a beard anymore. :H Then had to get pick up some meds and go to the grocery store. I have been reading so much in the past 2 weeks (which is really nice because if I'm drinking, I can't read ). But, the funny thing is that I'm not reading my normal reading material. Lots of really light, fluff. But, it's been great actually. I threw a couple of dramas in there but mostly just mindless entertainment. I decided that I needed that. :H

Anyway, need to get some stuff ready for work tomorrow. I'll be back...........

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Hey Dottie,

I definitely feel for your situation. I lost my Dad this year which was my only connection to the remaining family I know of. The remaining few have fallen flat, I don't feel like I have any family to speak of at the present.

You've had a difficult period, I definitely feel for your hassles and pain. Many Prayers your way Dottie.

[nicelife]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Congratulations K9!
SPLENDIFEROUS NEWS
(Couldn't make it pink!!! wah wah wah)





Love to all!

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Alls - so great to see you. How are you doing? :l:l

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Nicey! Great to see you too. :l:l

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

I, like others, cannot make the "color" function work for the fonts.

Anyway...Dottie, Nora....I am so sorry. :l This is the hardest age, when our parents are declining, or gone. Having to deal with what is left. I get it. :h

Back from the cabin. Had a great weekend...found some ramps and one morel! I fried them up with our supper last night. I removed the last of the sod from the planned garden space. Today, I went to Home Depot and bought supplies for a 4' x 8' raised bed as well. Going to lay down poultry wire and weed block fabric to keep critters from burrowing up beneath the space...The entire garden is going to be a fortress of fencing material. My car is full of boards and wire.

I plan to go back to the cabin for the day only on Tuesday, to construct the bed and fencing. I also plan to forage for more ramps, morels and asparagus.

I didn't hear any coyotes this weekend.

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Fen - I had to look up what 'ramps' were. Yum - you found them out there! How cool is that. Did you say asparagus too? Yummy!
I'm so glad that you had a great weekend!!!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Morning loves.
Big hugs to all of us who are sad. We are all about the same age and are all dealing with aging parent.
At least we have that.
Back to work. Crazy, busy happy, productive weekend. It was so nice to be outside yesterday.
Have a wonderful AF Monday

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Nora- I am reading "The Goldfinch" and am completely enthralled.
Glassy- I definately felt my buddies in the back row����

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Mama, I'm normally a non-fiction sort of person, but lately I've been dipping into fiction. I am reading "Bread And Butter" (local writer), which is a story about the relationships and ins and outs of the fancy restaurant business. A look at the seamy under-belly of the restaurant world. It's beautifully written.

I have to take mom to her appointment this afternoon. At least I can take her to the earlier time so I don't get tied up in rush hour traffic.

I hope you all have a great day!

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Is anybody else getting mesmerized by that "Rubik's cube" in the Google header today? :H

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

I noticed it, but wasn't mesmerized. Those damn things always frustrated the crap out of me
Bri's bloodwork is showing genetic abnormalities......very tense around here and I feel REALLY bad for her..... she sees a specialist Wed am, so we are on pins and needles until then....
poor thing

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Hi gang,
Just spent a great week with my honey in NY and a few days on the Outer Banks NC, great time as my little sister and her family were there also and great time was had by all.
My honey surprised me during trip and quit smoking and today is her day #4 and I am so proud of her, I am now in week 7 of not smoking and uncle AL is still not visiting.
Today back home and back to work tomorrow and yes still looking for new jobs and not giving up, staying positive and being healthy.
Hugs to you all.
FT