One Step at at a Time - September 2016

[Glass Half Empty]

Hey……how is this for one of those weird things that happen sometimes? We have a charity here called ‘Share the Dignity’ where people can donate sanitary products for women who may not be able to afford them. They also have a Christmas drive where you can fill a handbag with toiletries and other nice girly stuff to give to a woman who might need it.

So I bought a few handbags in readiness for Christmas, and I figured I could buy a few extra things to put in them each week when I do my normal shopping. And then I went to my local Woolworths today and for some reason almost all their toiletries were on a half price sale! How serendipitous is that!

[Lizann]

Good morning. Up early again today for some strange reason.
Glassy, I don't think I will regret asking you to share about the baby. Brag away. My day will come, I am certain of it. Back in the day I very easily became pregnant with our third child. My twin sister was struggling after years of infertility and here I am excited to be pregnant with my third. It was a difficult time for us both. I truly believe I understand and can be compassionate of both ends of the spectrum. Does that still make you think I will regret what I said?:hug:
That really is serendipitous with those sale items. That is so nice of you to do. We have a star of hope mission that we do for our thanksgiving. We buy a list of items for a "thanksgiving day dinner" for a needy family. The "boxes" all contain the exact same items and are then distributed. It feels good to do something for someone else.
I seriously don't know how you do what you do Glassy. Some of the circumstances sounds heartbreaking. It takes a "saint" to do what you do.

Nora, glad you are enjoying your weekend! Is it warm there on the beach? Unlike by you Nora, the beach here was surprisingly crowded. It was an enjoyable afternoon. Went to the authentic German Biergarten and feasted on wienerschnizel! Enjoyed the shops on the boardwalk and a walk on the beach. Saw a ton of weddings, which I happen to love. By the time we got home it was late and already dark. I took Lucy for a walk, poor thing was home alone all day. My little sweetheart is black and hard to see so we put a little blinking reflector on her harness. Don't know why I wanted to share that other than it was so darn cute!!!

Spoke to CJ last night about the engagement party. She wants to have it in November. We shall see what we can arrange. They are coming home on Saturday.

AG, Skendall, rusty techie mama how are you all doing. Miss you guys. Have a great Sunday!

[Rusty]

Good Morning!

Glassy-congratulations on your new granddaughter!! YAY!! What is her name? Yes, how serendipitous that you found those great sale items. You are such a generous soul

Mama-you poor dear.....how are you feeling? How is your back?

Nora-thank you for sharing your history with us. I admire your courage and honesty!

Liz-I'll pray for Erin to get pregnant. I totally believe in the power of prayer. It sounds like you had a lovely day yesterday.

Big hellos to everyone else. I am leaving for a while to go to my next job but I am staying at a waterfront resort and spa, rather than the Holiday Inn Express I usually stay at with this client. I am looking forward to the change of scenery.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday!

[paulywogg]

Hey all, Glassy, so happy for you about the baby coming right around the corner I want Kell to have a girl baby so I'll have someone to play Barbies with again haha,loved playing with the girls when they were little, Louie won't play with things that he thinks are "for grills" party pooper, Liz,does Lucy walk fast? Winslow rips my arm off if I don't jog along him sheesh, Michelle had a fender bender on her way to work yesterday, nobody hurt except hubs' work SUV,we'll probably just look for an old beater for him to drive back and forth, Nora,I'm glad you got a getaway, I don't think we're gonna be able to get away at all this year especially now with this wreck, plus Kell hasn't seen the new doc so I don't even know if shes ok to travel, I do not want to take chances! They were talking about pink cloud in the nest,I don't think I've ever had a pink cloud? I think there's just healing jumps up and down with the brain, some days are a piece 'o shit,some day are ace ya know? Trying to do the no carbs crap and I wanted to stab someone yesterday!! I can't go all in,no way,not now,I need a teeny weeny bit of sugar/carbs to feel human for now at least, anyway hello to all and I hope we all have a wonderful Sunday

[Lizann]

Pauly, I have heard of the pink cloud and I must admit, I don't know what it means. Anybody? Off to go see "Snowdon" with my boys. Also something I don't understand, jeez.
Lucy isn't too bad with walking. She stops to sniff a lot. She tries to hide from me when I get her leash out. At best she tolerates the walks.

[mama bear]

Hey Gang,,,Mama is here!
I have not read back but I wanted to check in. Last week was horrendous for me and date night was a disaster. After some wine, I had a long overdue crying jag and woke up this morning and am on the sober train. Nothing bad happened, but I need all my emotional energy to deal with life right now, and I think some AF time will be good for me. Plus, I got my first reduced paycheck and have no money for that mess anymore.

[mama bear]

Anyhoo, my back/rib? is better, but still sore and work is sucking the life out of me. As always, we soldier on.
Off for Sunday night dinner.
I love you all.

[Glass Half Empty]

It's so good to have you back Mama, but I'm very sorry things are tough for you at the moment. I genuinely hope this is just a temporary bad patch and things will start looking up for you soon. :hug::hug::hug:

Rusty - the grandbabe isn't here yet. We're awaiting her majestic arrival next Friday! But rest assured, when she arrives you'll all hear about it!

[Lizann]

Aww Mama:hug: we are here for you. You sure have a lot going on. I have missed you. Hoping this will be a better week for you!

[SKendall]

Mama, yes you always soldier on. You are a steel magnolia, and I cannot equate my position to yours but in the last year my electricity was cut off when it was very cold, I was using my food money for Peggy, and learned to believe the feelings of hunger were at least better than alcohol cravings. I have always been upper middle class w/o ever worrying about money and this was a true reckoning for me. We had a $700,000 home w/o mortgage and a very healthy IRA for retirement.

It all disappeared when he had the affair and he had good sex(?) for a while. She totally used him then dumped him. He is dealing with another amputation and I'm his biggest cheerleader.

Mama, you have dealt with so much lately and I think property management is cut throat. You have been able to navigate it all before, but it keeps rearing it's ugly head. You can do this!

[Glass Half Empty]

SK you are such a strong and brave person! I'm in awe of the way you deal with your ex so respectfully.

I truly admire every one of you on this forum. You have all dealt with so much adversity and come out the other end with courage and dignity. :hug:

[Lizann]

Skendall, I agree with glassy! You and mama are certainly strong women who soldier on! An inspiration!
Rusty, I want to thank you for praying for Erin and Dan. I do believe in the power of prayer! I hope you enjoy your week at the spa/resort. It sounds wonderful! You know I always look forward to your uplifting and encouraging posts!
Went to see Snowdon yesterday with my boys and boy was it eye opening. Of course you know "the powers that be" are reading what I am typing here.
Got to work before six again, but yay Anne will be back tomorrow:welldone: and I have missed her.
Happy Monday guys! I love you all:heartbeat:

[ToMyHealth]

Happy Monday! Sometimes I feel bad about posting because my life is so much simpler. You all seem to work so hard, have kids and/or aging parents to take care of.

Last night I did not have a drinking dream or an O'Douls dream; I had a running dream. I was with a woman from Bible Study, and we were on our way to the gym to go running, but we kept getting waylaid by this and that. Felt very frustrated. So see how simple my life is?

So off to go get run in outdoors, then house needs attention, and made the big decision to put nails back on. I must not process protein well as I have always had terrible nails. Acrylics, gels, well it takes so long. Another woman in Bible Study has beautiful nails. She gave me name of salon, and guy and says he takes 1/2 hr. Say what? Also, only about 4 mi. From here.
Need to get b,d. Card off to my son. 49 yo tomorrow. And get to see him and 2 grandsons in 3 weeks and then again at Christmas. Life is good.
Tkae care everybody, and hope we all have a great week!

[NoraC]

Hi all - I'm at work so very quick check in.

Good to see you TMH.

I'll be back later nthego:

[mama bear]

Good Morning Loves.
SK....love you. You are a pillar of strength for me. As is everyone here.
Glassy, a grandbaby????
ToMy Health...enjoy your life and thanks for always listening!
I have decided to try and get certified to manage over 55 housing. That's where the future lies in real estate and the communities are taking over the city. With my CORE certification I can parlay my housing experience into caring for seniors rather than ghetto rats that curse and threaten me every day.
I have a good friend who has been doing this for a while and I think she is paid well. Plus, it's a worthy cause that is appreciated.
Phones are ringing, but I promise to stay closer.
I had no wine at family dinner last night! Everyone else drank, but not me.