One Step at a Time - November 2015

[NoraC]

Pauly - you know that it is those types of things that give me hope
I don't remember if I told you about this or not. Probably did but here goes again.....
I was driving to work a month or so ago when this happened. There is a woman that I quite often see walking down the street near my work. She pushes a baby stroller (one broken wheel) filled with big trash bags of water bottles that she collects. Well, I was at a streetlight and she was crossing the street and was having a hard time getting the stroller up over the curb. Well, sure enough it tipped over. I just put my blinkers on and hopped out and helped her.
It was just one of those things. Didn't think about it, just went over & helped and she was so very grateful. I just feel like this is the way it should be........people helping each other. Anyway, it was no big deal to me - but, I hope to think that I made that woman's day easier and that is what life is all about.

[paulywogg]

You're a doll Nora I try to be nice but I'lladmit that sometimes I'm a snot,especially when driving and people are trying to merge last minute,in my mind they shoulda seen the arrows way back and merged then instead of assuming that they can cut in,I'll edge the Durango as close as possible to not let them in, bitch!but that's usually the only time I'm super mean haha

[paulywogg]

I forgot to add that I agree with what Rusty said about Fen being back,you really do always ask how the rest of us are no matter what you're going through personally,you're a.doll too

[mama bear]

Hey guys. Sorry I have not been around. I got my hair done yesterday and spent five hours setting up my office. The computer, printer/scanner, etc arrived and I am proud to say I got it all hooked up all by myself. Today I have been cleaning house.
Date night was nice and uneventful.
Nora - that was a nice thing to do.
I will read back later...we are off to see Nana. Hugs to your Mom, Nora, and everyone know I am thinking of you.
I love you all.......................

[NoraC]

You're a doll Nora I try to be nice but I'lladmit that sometimes I'm a snot,especially when driving and people are trying to merge last minute,in my mind they shoulda seen the arrows way back and merged then instead of assuming that they can cut in,I'll edge the Durango as close as possible to not let them in, bitch!but that's usually the only time I'm super mean haha

Pauly - that makes me crazy. Right by my house on my way to work, there is a lane that ends. You can tell which people don't know it and are trying to get over and which people are just trying to cut in front of everybody. I have had a few close calls because I won't let somebody in and they push in anyway. Idiots! So - I'm a bitch too!

[NoraC]

Mama - good to see you. :bigwave::blowkiss:

[Lizann]

Hey guys.
Nora, sorry mom is having a tough time. That is sad. What do you tell her when she gets confused like that? Does she want to go back to her house?
Pauly, can't image you ever being snotty. Good for you getting your stuff early.
Fen, I just admit I missed you when you stopped posting here, I'm so glad you're back. I know you're having a bit of a rough go right now, but I do so enjoy your wit!
Rusty, how's the trees coming along? All set for the holidays.
Didn't have much going on today. I cleaned and gave Lucy a bath. It was was son in laws birthday and they came over for a bit. It was an uneventful day and for that I'm thankful.

[Lizann]

Pauly, that was a really sweet story you shared. It gives me hope too.
Mama, good for you setting up your office. Will you be wearing Jammie's to work?

[fennel]

Nora and Pauly...what sweet stories! I can't imagine anyone notifying that man of the ten spot that fell out of his pocket...and Nora, how kind of you to help that poor woman.

My mother attempted to raise me Catholic, and while I hated church, I loved the singing part. One of my favorite hymns went like this...
"Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers...that, you do unto me." The idea being that if you scorn a homeless person, you are scorning Jesus. The song goes on with "When I was hungry, you gave me to eat....when I was thirsty, you gave me to drink. Now, enter into the home of my father." Still gets me teary.

As an aside, I once accidentally dropped 100 dollars in central park...nobody tapped me on my shoulder!

Mama, kudos to you for getting that daunting equipment set up on your own without having to spend two hours on the phone with tech support or killing anybody in the vicinity, lol! You are a tech wizard.

[fennel]

Nora, I'm so sorry about your mom. Do you have a coalition for the aging or some other elderly community center nearby? You might be able to get some tips from them for memory care for your mom. Maybe you can put together a memory book and try to tell her that she did used to live in Oregon, but now she lives with you so that you. Maybe there's an Alzheimers group online where you could get some tips? Or one in your town. I'm really sorry...this whole thing is just heartbreaking.

[fennel]

Thanks, Liz...I missed you guys, too.

[paulywogg]

Hey all,couldn't sleep and now I feel like dying! This is the Yuckiest feeling, its like a shaky,anxious but really exhausted feeling, grrr,work will probably be busy too,grrrr,hope everyone has a nice Monday

[NoraC]

Ugghh - Pauly - I hate that feeling. Hope the day goes quickly.

Have a great day everyone. Catch you all later..............

[mama bear]

Hugs Fenny.
I have been at this damn computer since 8:00 trying to get logged into all my systems and I am getting frustrated. The dude at the corporate office in Austin is not returning my emails......grrrrrrr

[fennel]

Hugs Fenny.
I have been at this damn computer since 8:00 trying to get logged into all my systems and I am getting frustrated. The dude at the corporate office in Austin is not returning my emails......grrrrrrr

Do you have his phone number? How maddening!