One Step at a time - April 2015

[Lizann]

Yes Nora, gotta look at it positive. I am only a year younger than you, my twin had the dickens of a time finding a job. It took awhile but she did. Hang in there Nora. Part of me thinks the reason we can get jobs at our age is we expect a better salary. Someone much younger might work for less. Good luck to you though.
Sunny, you are sounding sunny today, have a good day at work.
Mama how was date night
Rusty, always so glad to see you post. I miss you when you are not around.
Pauly, your probably too busy preparing today to post hope it's a good one.
Dottie, thinking of you today and sending you hugs.
I am ready, the baskets are hidden, cookies are baked, my side dish is ready to go. I am feeling very anxious today. Sick to my stomach actually. First holiday since my sisters found me out. I think all eyes will be upon me! Well off to get ready for church.
Enjoy your day guys. Happy Easter!

[mama bear]

Morning love bugs. Date night was yummy, but I didn't feel well, so we ate and went home. I am not sure I don't have another ear infection.
Nora - I am so flippin proud of you. I am glad you moving on your job plan. Do you know any competitors you could quietly reach out to? My job literally fell in my lap because of people I knew.
Good Luck today Lizz. We don't do a big easter.
dDottie - try and enjoy your day.
Hugs to all....coffee.......I forgot to but the cats darn medicine, so I will do that today. I bought Clay some shoes...13 wide!!!! And I got a cute pair of nude Ann Klein 2 inch pumps. I need more professional clothing now.
Rusty......tell me about your eyelashes....I want to go get some!

[mama bear]

Have fun with the kiddo Nora!

[Dottie Belle]

Going to a new church with a gal I used to work with. Not sure what to expect but I am up, dressed and going. Sitting here is just too depressing.
Later to another friend for dinner and that may be much harder. Dh and I spent most holidays with her family and that might be more than I can take but I am going to try anyway.
Sun is out but cold.

[paulywogg]

Happy Easter my friends enjoy your family and friends today

[mama bear]

didn't do a lot yesterday
rested and went to Nana's
I am proud of you Dottie

[sunshinedaisies]

Good Morning everyone - I hope that you all had a nice day yesterday and didn't eat too many chocolate eggs !! I worked, then went to see my daughter, then came home and did much of nothing for the rest of the day! Actually slept better last night too .....not great but better !! Getting ready for work - working a full day today!

Have a good one,

hugs, Sun XX

[Lizann]

Morning loves. Survived yesterday. It was a lovely day. Too many people to really talk to sissys, thankfully. Didn't really even eat that much. Anyway glad it's Monday. Its hubby's birthday. We had cake for him yesterday, he will gets his gifts today and tomorrow we will take him out to eat. Three day celebration! He loves the attention. Anyway off to do my usual Monday chores. Check back later. Happy Monday guys.

[paulywogg]

Happy Monday to you too Liz and happy birthday to your hubs you're too chipper this morning haha, yesterday was just a lazy day, Louie ate too much sugar, but that's how holidays are, I just wore sweats all day and cooked,Kell was all dressed up and asked where my Easter dress was,I told her at least my hair and makeup is done, I just figured I'd be eating a lot, get all bloated and want to change anyways, plus I had nowhere to go, they were going to a bbq at Louie's other gramma's house, hope you all had a nice Easter, and I hope you all have a nice Monday too

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Friends!

Mama-glad you had a restful day yesterday.

Nora-I am so proud of you for managing the sleeping difficulty...and dealing with jury duty, too. I loved hearing about hiding the Easter eggs, too.

Sunni-have a good day at work.

Pauly-what do people do for Easter in Vegas? Go to church and then go to the slot machines? Hahaha. Just kidding.

Liz-sounds like you had a fun day and I'm glad your sisters didn't have time to bring up AL. When does your son leave for Switzerland?

Dotts-I am so proud of you for getting up and going out yesterday. That took a lot of strength. You are an inspiration to ALL of us.

I had the best Easter ever! I went to Mass with my mom and they had a fill-in priest who had a wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor, and delivered a powerful and positive sermon. The music was outstanding...such a nice change. Then, Mom and I had breakfast together, I worked out, and then over to my sister's for dinner. I LOVE being around my sister and her family. They always make me feel so loved. The food was delicious, the company fantastic, and we celebrated a number of happy events in my sister's family. One funny note worth mentioning: my mom likes her glass (yes, just one glass) of wine before dinner but she gave it up for Lent. For many years, her Lenten accomplishment was that she lost 5 lbs. giving up her wine. This year, she lost only a 1/2 lb! HAHAHA.. she replaced AL with food...all sweets...Girl Scout Cookies, chocolate and peanut butter Easter eggs. Loved it!

Ok, lots to do today....so a cheery hello to Bird, K9, and anyone I missed...Happy Monday!!!

[Dottie Belle]

Dinner was good at my friends. Her family was there and it was hard to not look around for hubbs. I made it through dinner and a little small talk then I said I had to leave to feed the dogs and cried all the way home. This is so dam hard. My entire life is something I can not even grasp.
A little warmer here today. Should help my mood some.
I need to pay bills and hit the gym later. So much I now have to do alone. Just seems overwhelming at times. But I can only do so much so I will try not to get to down on myself if things dont get done.
Baseball opening day so maybe I can get to a game this year. Dh was not sports fellow so that might be something for me to get involved in.
Trying to re invent myself is not easy.

[Rusty]

Dottie-hugs, big time. Absolutely not easy at all to reinvent yourself. I've done it MANY times! I have moved multiple times....changed careers multiple times after being terminated, etc. Job loss is one of the top 10 traumatic events in people's lives, along with death, and although I have never lost a spouse, I lost a lot of dignity and time, and had to rebuild myself EVERY single time. I applaud that you realize your limits...that you cannot accomplish EVERYTHING at once. I think a lot of people make that mistake but you haven't. I would definitely get into MLB games if that interests you...and I am sure you will find other friends who enjoy it as well. Are you a fan of a particular team? Facebook has great opportunities to become part of online fans' groups, etc. I have been trying to figure out why your dh passed on and left you alone...what is the lesson here? You do give me clues....trains...an interest he had but not really you...and sports...you had that interest, but he didn't. Maybe this journey is about finding out what you really like and have not done in your life, maybe cause your dear husband's interests and needs came first? I am not criticizing or judging...just trying to figure out God's reasoning for this path. I am in your corner, all the way, no matter what path you choose. :-)

[K9Lover]

Haven't read back. I have 2 fractured ribs, so I am looking into taking some short-term disability time off. Will check in when I can.

[Rusty]

K9-OUCH!!! What happened??????????????????????????

[Dottie Belle]

Rusty I have asked that same question. I did put his needs first most of the time. He didn't ask for much and I wanted him to be happy. I picked my battles because some things just weren't wort arguing over.
I want to know the big plan and why he was taken from me too. What is the next chapter supposed to hold??? I hate the thought of being alone forever but also the though of another relationship scares the crap out of me. I know it is soon to be thinking of those things but I am 60 and so enjoyed having dh to enjoy life with.
Let me know if you have any ideas...