One Step at a Time - July 2014

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Thanks for the link Zen...I am taking my tablet. No personal or bank info on it so I feel better about that part. I will read up on all the "rules".

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Zenstyle;1683440 wrote: Hi de hi campers!


Dotts… Flying is a pain in the arse these days. Here’s the TSA link for traveler info. Traveler Information | Transportation Security Administration (If you’re bringing your laptop you’ll need to get it out of it’s bag when your carry-on baggage goes through the scanner.)

Zenny, thank you SO much for this useful link!
In the spirit of research, I did some sleuthing...fellow steppers, you shall all be relieved to know that vibrators are not on the list of "prohibited" items...they are fully approved! :H Both "checked" and "carry-on".

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Pauly, screw the beer. Can you maybe take something like Benadryl to help with the shakes? Even half a tab? :h

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

I had a tiny scare today.

Since I was a teen, I have been occasionally visited in my sleep by dead relatives. I'm not saying they're really visiting, yada, yada...My favorite Uncle (mom's bro) passed away back when I was 22 years old. A year later, his dad (my gramps) died.

A couple of months after that, I had a vivid dream in which my grampa appeared to me. I had never seen gramps looking the way he did. His hair was dark, he had teeth (LOL, he refused to wear his dentures while I knew him- I was the only one of us kids who could understand what he was saying), he looked young and vibrant. We greeted each other and he said "Tell your mother that Ray (uncle) and I are together, and we are doing fine." I told him I would, and I did. Mom took it in her stride, seemed pleased.

This morning, I was in a reverie...and I saw my uncle Ray sitting in my mom's new chair in her living room. He looked so good! Dark hair, beaming, and he was dressed up much more nicely than I'd ever seen him dressed. I was thrilled to see him, and exclaimed "Uncle Ray, what are you doing here?" Before he could answer, I woke up. Then, I got a chill. I wondered if my uncle was coming to fetch my mom.

I brushed it off, and went about my day. After dropping off tons of yard waste and working out, I went to mom's, as I knew she'd need cleaning after all her guests. I knocked on her back door, no answer. The screen door was unlocked, which she never leaves unlocked, due to safety issues. I went inside and called loudly "Hello!" No answer. I saw her "leash" of oxygen tubing leading to the sofa. I rounded the corner, and she was slumped on the couch, head down on her chest- sleeping.

I gently tapped on the door frame to the living room and called out again, and she stirred. She was surprised that she'd left the door unlocked, and I set about washing the sheets, changing bed clothes, etc.

Still, I can't shake that I'm getting a little preview of what's to come. I really need to get her out to Dodgeville next week to choose a marker for her grave. We both know her time is winding down.

Thanks for listening, peeps. :h

[Nursie]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Aww Fenny, that may seem scary but those are gifts for your soul. That's how I like to view them. I love having dreams about lost loved ones. I hope her passing is gentle and peaceful for her and for all of you. You have had a lot of loss Dear Fenny.

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Jeez Fen,i feel bad for carrying on so selfishly while you are dealing with so muchtbh,hubs and i were talking the other nite about this same subject of family members who have past"visiting"i haven't had it but he has,i wish one would visit me and talk some sense into my head! hugs to you,to everybody actually

[Nursie]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

I ordered the nicotine patch to quit smoking. I am ready!
Funny thing, I started smoking again when my brother died two years ago. Ever since, I cannot find a lighter to save my life. I bought them and bought them but when I wanted a cigarette they are nowhere to be found. I always imagined that was Dave hiding my lighters. Now that I have decided to quit, all of my lighters are on my table one by one. It's like he knows I'm quitting lol. I know, I'm nutty but it gives me comfort.
And I TTFP!!

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Hi All,

Been a really busy 2 weeks and a lot of stuff going on. Haven't read back but I'm sorry about your setback Pauly. That feeling of taking so many steps backward is a horrible, sinking feeling. Don't let it stick, bounce back OK.

Very nice weather in Ohio for July. I hope everyone has the same!

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Pauly, it's so good to see you! Don't you dare feel bad. :l This happens to all of us.

Nursie, that's so freaky about the lighters, isn't it? :h

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Finally home.....going to read back & then I'll post.................

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Pauly - I have been thinking about you all day. I know how you feel. :l I have been on this roller coaster for weeks now. Better then awful....then better.....then awful.....:upset:

Zen - thanks for the calll out. Yes I TTFP! Why is it so hard to swallow that damn thing?

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Fen - oh crap. I just read about your scare. Made me cry. What a horrible fright you must have had. :h We have incidents in our family too. Whatever you want to call it, ghosts/spirits whatever.
I wish that I could just give you a great big hug right now. And one for your Mom and one for my Mom. Hard times right now.
I love you friend. :h

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Nursie - I think that is comforting about the lighters. :h Some things just can't be explained.

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Probably already told this story but.......

When I was a little girl - 3 to 5 years of age. Nobody could understand me. I ended up going to speech therapy and got better by about kindergarten. Anyway, I had a little invisible friend 'Neenee'. We were inseparable. She even ate dinner with us. Anywhere I was, Neenee was. Anyway, I guess it was pretty extreme (think my parents began to worry about me).
I don't really remember. And, I guess I got older and learned to talk and she eventually went away.

When my niece was about 3 years old - she was at my parents house where I grew up. She came walking into the living room talking to someone. My Mom asked her who she was talking to. She said - oh, just my friend Neenee.

There was no way that would have ever been discussed in front of her. It was almost a family secret because of how long I had this invisible friend. So - there you go. I do believe that someone was there.

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Dottie - I hope that you have a good trip. I'm sorry about your friend's Dad but I am glad that you will be able to be with them.

Zen - you are sounding better. How's the teeth???

Reccie - that area looks beautiful! Did you say that you live in a small town?

K9 - Please check in and let us know how that water boarding is going. :h

Kradle - glad you are home and looking forward to hearing more details of the trip. :l