One Step at a Time - March 2017

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - March 2017

Sorry to worry anyone. I didn't realize I hadn't checked in - I guess I've been lurking. I have been thinking of you all. Just been a busy week. Lots going on at work, of course. Mom had several hard days with confusion, etc. I even had a crazy thought where a drink sounded good. Luckily all I had to do was replay a few of my past reality images in my head and I remembered that I don't drink. It was a random thought when I was sitting at work. But, it didn't have power over me. I was able to shove it out of my mind immediately. But, it just goes to show how easy it is to forget what brought me here in the first place.

So, today is a ME day. I am reading. I sat out in the sun. I am getting ready to organize paperwork and watch tv. I am taking care of me today. Thanks for being here everyone.

[NoraC]

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Has anyone heard from Liz today?

[Nursie]

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Hi Steppers, stopping in for a cuppa tea over here. I hope all is well. Missing you guys.

[NoraC]

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Hi Nursie - so good to see you. How are you? I haven't been over to the Nest in awhile so I've missed you. :hug:

[NoraC]

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Nursie - I dropped in to wish you congratulations the other day but didn't get to catch up with you. I have missed you. You are doing amazing!

[Wildflowers]

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Checking back in from zombie land. My new RX is helping, but hindering in other ways.

SK, not too much info imo. Kinda figured there was a correlation. Anatomy, in this area is so close together. Plus 4+hrs of wide open mouth and cabin pressure, it's no wonder you contracted an ear infection. Still don't know how you managed all this. Except, we humans were made to endure suffering. Motivation in knowing you'd have good end results. Helps to get to the finish line. Bet it was all worth the reward. See your beautiful smile. :smile: Don't like high humidity esp with heat. Being in 80's sounds okay to comfy. Sometimes, wished I lived in San Diego. Like their climate and relaxed culture. At least it's not pouring rain here today.

Nursie, always wonderful to see you. Yes, your doing wonderful. So very happy for you lovely lady. :smile: I check the nest sometimes and always look for you. Posting with you years ago, think I became a little attached. Doubt I'll forget your's and other journey's, parts of their stories.

Nora, thank you for checking in. Think people tend to worry a bit when we don't see posts. Especially, being familiar with what's going on in people's lives. Thanks so much for sharing how you pushed those drink thoughts right out of your mind. Gawd, knows you certainly deserve a me day. Wise choice. :smile: A mistake I used to make.

Pauly, it was a relief to see you check in. Hope you feel better.

Liz, still thinking of you and your family. Said another short prayer a little bit a go.

Having another cup of coffee. I'm in zombie land. I don't like zombies at all. I can walk now, but am finding it hard to take RX as dosed. :topsy_turvy:

[NoraC]

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Oh - WF, I meant to tell you. I ordered some wildflowers from Cheerios Bring Back the Bees campaign. I can't wait until they get here.

[Wildflowers]

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Awesome Nora..... Thank you for supporting such a wonderful campaign. Hope you receive joy from your flowers. Love wildflowers... Daffodils are my top three favorite flowers. It's really hard to choose, love them all. Some people don't think their wildflowers. Their taking over other wildflower areas. The smell of daffodils are like morning dew to me and I just love them. They look so friendly and inviting. :flowerspop:

Our bee's need all the help they can get!....Last year, was concerned, didn't see many in early summer. My gf who I do part time work for, also has a farm and noticed the same thing. Luckily, they showed up. Can you imagine a planet with out them and our other pollinators.

A few years ago there was a huge fiasco concerning bees here in Oregon. An alarming death of 50,000 bees were killed by pesticides. :grief: Had received an inter- office communication and wasn't allowed to share any info publicly. We need to utilize and find alternative methods in reducing other insects that kill trees and plants. Too many pesticides are still being used today. Most bee keepers will come for free to relocate them. Sorry rant over.

Coffee has kicked in. Off to make make side dish for left over main. :thumbsup:

[Lizann]

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Hey all. Erin went home late this afternoon. Nora, kinda reminds me of when you were in the hospital. They were waiting for the cardiologist. Her OB finally discharged her telling her to consult with the cardiologist next week. Everything with her and baby is fine. They don't know why she is dizzy/fainting. She had another episode while at the hospital and the nurse was right there, blood pressure was fine. Dan stayed with her at the hospital last night.
Hubby and I went to their house and moved some of Erin's spare bedroom furniture to the storage unit to make room for the crib and nursery furniture. I'm so grateful for your prayers and positive thoughts! You guys really are the best. :heartbeat: I am so glad I was able to really be there for my girl, and I will continue to do so.
On a brighter note, CJs wedding gown is in. She has her first fitting on wednesday:welldone:

[NoraC]

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I really hope Liz & Pauly check in soon.

SK - thinking of you. It's getting close now. Finally a light at the end of the tunnel. An end to your pain. :hug:

[NoraC]

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WF - We need to be proactive to save this planet.

Techie - sending you lots of positive energy for the marathon tomorrow. :hug: :yay:

Liz - x-post so glad that everything is ok. Whew. Ah, and now bridal gown fitting. Busy, busy.

Ne - what are you up to this weekend.

AG - I was glad to hear that you decided not to make that drive. Sometimes it's just those type of things that we do for ourselves that make it all better.

[NoraC]

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Glassie - I can't even believe everything you are in the middle of. :egad: Take care of you.

WF - Is your foot broken or badly sprained? I forget again.

[Rusty]

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Good evening, friends! The new stainless steel Fridge is in and I am zoning in front of the TV, watching Forensic Files.

Liz-I hope the doctors find out whyErin is havinf dizzy spells! Thanks for giving us an update on her condition. I was praying for her today. Nora, thanks for taking the time to let us know how your day was going and checking in as well. :hug:

Techie-good luck tomorrow, sweetheart.

WF- thank you for the kind words you said to me in your post this morning. I really appreciated it and I reread your post several times.

Glassie! congratulations on getting your house sold… That must be such a relief!

Nursie!- Great to see you, and I wish you would post her more often. We miss you!

Pauly- I have been thinking about you all day… And even though I thought I was at a loss for words this morning, I just want to throw my thoughts in the pool here. It seems like when you relapse, it is mostly on Thursdays and Fridays. I know you have Fridays off, and I was wondering if maybe you felt like I did in that when it came to having a day off, I didn't really know how to relax so I thought that just getting a nice buzz would be relaxing… Although I certainly never planned to get drunk...but of course it happened. Is there some way you could plan well in advance to have fun plans on Friday so that you would have something to look forward to? With there be any way that you could take a class? Is there a YMCA near you? They have lots of classes were you could meet new people. I also had this thought: I bet you would be really good at painting and it is something that you would be able to do with Louie. I always think that hair designers inherently have artistic talent, and I think that once you start painting and you like it, it will give you a lot of confidence. You could create something beautiful and then give them to your family members as gifts. I just think Fridays are a challenge for you because your husband is working, and you don't have anybody to hang out with except your family. That's why I thought a class might be a way to meet new people and give you something to talk about with your Family… Something fun, relaxing and rewarding, too. Just my two cents. :-)

AG-I think you asked me or maybe it was Nora… If I lost a lot of food when my refrigerator went on the blink and the answer is, yes. Sigh! You were doing so well in your sobriety… So proud of you!

Big hellos to everyone else… I'm off to bed. Hope you're all having a great Saturday

[actiongirl46]

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Thanks Rusty! Congrat's on the new fridge! I love the stainless look.

It was best not to drive out of town again today. I needed a day OFF from that! I ended up having a great time with my youngest. We bought lots of "needed" baseball items and then grabbed a late lunch. My oldest did very well at the State band competition, all 1s. Hubs and I went to see a documentary tonight, called "The Eagle Huntress", about a 13 year old girl in Mongolia who learns the male tradition of hunting with eagles. It was really good, check it out if you can.

In the old days, I would never go to the movies because you couldn't drink! Why waste time there? Ha. Wrong.

Liz, I'm glad your daughter is checking out ok. Dizziness is so uncomfortable, hopefully it is just a temporary thing.

I need to get some exercise!! This week was not good for eating right or exercising. Tomorrow is another day!

Onward!

[Lizann]

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Good morning guys!
AG, I've not heard of that documentary. I just never seem to take the time to go to the movies. I do want to see Beauty and the Beast. I'm sure my girls will want too.

Rusty, how exciting, a stainless steel fridge! Did you put up Easter decorations yet? Mine are up and I'm thrilled spring I on the horizon!

Pauly, how are you doing today? I hope you are being kind to yourself:hug:

My fathers birthday was on Friday. He turned 88. We are taking him to lunch today. We are taking him to a local Polish resturant that he loved when we were there for CJs birthday. I'm looking forward to it too. My kids love embracing their ethnic roots. It's the only place we can give our last name for a reservation and not have to spell it for them! Really kinda funny. Just a funny little story from the other night, Mark came to the hospital to visit Erin and the girl at registration asked how do spell Wilson ? (Her last name now. ) Mark was like seriously, it's Wilson? You should've seen her maiden name!
Wishing you all a great AF Sunday! Check in with you all later