One Step at a Time - March 2015

[Lizann]

Recci, so good to hear from you. The kitchen is beautiful and functional! We still need to get a new floor and some window treatments. I guess we just need a little break. Hubby will be at Erin's on our day off waiting for the painters so we may not be able to go floor shopping this week. I am just going to enjoy my clean house for now. Sissys have backed off a bit. My big sister is mailing me a book I should read. I will read it.

Dottie, please let us know how you are doing. I am worried about you. Glad your SIL is with you for now.

Mama, I saw your post on FB, so sorry about that horrific accident. Hope you don't have too much trouble going home. I worry about the kids driving too. CJ went to her boyfriends house last night in the snow. Really, can go one night without seeing the kid?
Anyhow, more bad weather on the way, yay! We here are weather weary!

K9, how is Sierra? Have you heard from the guy at all? Just wondering what's up with that?

Nora, I agree, you have been quiet as of late. I hope you are doing ok.

Pauly, where r you?

Winding down for the night. Thankfully Lucy is feeling better after last night. Hoping for a better night tonight. No drinking for me tonight! Good night my loves!

[Lizann]

Cross post mama. Glad you made it home, safe and sound.

[Dottie Belle]

Evening all,
Busy day. Went through some of hubbs tools with his son so he could take them home. And he bought my car so now one car for me and I need to sell the RV. The couple accepted my counter offer so hopefully it will pass inspection....prayers please

[abcowboy]

Dottie

[Lizann]

Wow, Dottie, sounds like you are moving mountains over there. You are one amazing woman! Dh would be proud of you. ((((((Hugs)))))!

[narilly]

Dottie, I will pray for you. Wow, you are gettin things done!

[Dottie Belle]

Thanks cowboy that is exactly what I need right now...
Liz I think he would be so proud.
Next week will be the hardest. His sister goes home on Friday and I will be here alone. I need to work on our taxes to get ready for CPA gal and I have to work on my dads too so maybe that will keep me busy. I need to stay busy right now...I have volunteer things I can do so that is good. I cant shut myself in and dwell in my grief but also need to address the grief. I have gotten some great advice from a gal on another forum that I will take.
You all are so great!!

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Everyone!

A cheery hello from Michigan Avenue in Chicago!

Dottie-you amaze me with your recuperative powers! You really have accomplished some herculean tasks, despite your grief.:sohappy::yay: I know next week will be the hardest but it sounds like you have a firm plan in place to maintain your sanity and your AF status. I think you've inspired many people here at MWO...how to handle the WORST tragedy and yet stay committed to being sober! I notice we have had quite a few new people pop in and say hello, as well as many more lurkers. It's obvious many people love you here! You mentioned someone from another forum had great advice for you. Care to share?

Recluse-what a lovely post...addressing everyone on our thread! It is so good to see you! Yes, I do travel a lot. I own a quality assurance training and consulting firm so I travel all over the world. A groin injury-OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
K9-thanks for popping in...let us know how you and Sierra are doing.


Mama-so glad you made it home safely after that horrific accident!

Pauly-how are you? When do you see the therapist?

Hi to Narilly, Cowboy, Bird, Nora, Liz and everyone else...hope you have a lovely day!

[Lizann]

Rusty, I love Chicago! Hope you can get out and enjoy a bit!

Mama, how long is your commute normally?

Just a quick check in before work. Happy Tuesday!

[mama bear]

Good morning loves.....
My commute is normally 30 minutes.....and that's with traffic!
Dots - you remind me of Nana.....she was a force of Nature when Pop died. We were gobsmacked at how fast she wanted everything gone.....clothes, tools, cars, etc. She said it made her sad to see his things.
I need to jump in the shower.....I will be bacinbit
love you all

[mama bear]

one if my employees is celebrating 160 days sober so I stopped a bought him a HUGE bag of Haribo gummy bears...his favorite!! He casually mentioned it yesterday and it popped in my head while I was the shower that I needed to make a fuss!!

[sunshinedaisies]

Quick fly by to say good morning to you all - hopefully will be back later when I take time to breath - but too much going on this morning and I actually had a lie in - hubs dealt with the dogs and closed the bedroom door - BLISS - best two hours sleep I have had in ages !!

Hugs, Sun XX

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
Alarm fellow will be here later today. This will help me sleep and know if I have a medical emergency there is a button to push and I can get help. Being here alone is going to be very strange.
mama I agree with nana. Seeing his things makes me so sad so I am going to try and remove them. Cant have a yard sale until the snow melts and folks can move about without freezing. Hoping to get the neighbors involved too. Have a street sale that gets more folks here to buy, buy, buy.......
Still not sleeping well but to be expected I think. Have had a few friends call for lunch and I told them after SIL leaves I will need an escape.
This is the hardest think I have ever had to do and doing it AF is a miracle.

[Ginger999]

Dear sweet Dottie, You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.

[K9Lover]

Good morning everyone!
Sorry I was so scarce yesterday, I am still swamped at work from missing almost 2 weeks, between the flu I had and then Sierra's ordeal. We are doing ok. Just kind of in limbo with this upcoming move. There's been a glitch in the plan. Apparently someone at the rental agency did not inform the current tenants of their expected move out (eviction) date, so it's the same day I was supposed to move in. Long story short, I will be bouncing around between my parents/sisters for a week or more. It's NOT what Sierra needs right now...the instability. PLUS the fact that the current tenants are being evicted does not give me high hopes for the condition of the place....I am starting to feel overwhelmed with all of this.
Mama - Glad you made it safely through the commute last night! That's so nice of you to acknowledge your employee's sober days...I want some gummy bears!!!
Dots - Stay strong, you are an amazing woman :love:
Hi to everyone else! I'll be back later when I have more time....