One Step at a Time - August 2017

[paulywogg]

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Nora I want to grow up to be like your mom too haha,she seems like such a loving person and I'll bet it was wonderful to be raised by her

[Wildflowers]

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I sound like a person with munchausen syndrome.

Gosh, I sure hope you didn't think I meant anything like that. This has never entered my mind!... I think your one tough lady and I look up to you!... Maybe your kidding. :hug:

Nora - hinted for girls to buy me a colouring book and gel pens (or crayons for my b-day). Think they forgot as they'd just moved before flying home. They did send me flowers. A couple were interesting. Two were succulents. Very Arizonian arrangement. I was able to plant them in my Aloe Vera plant. Now if I'm unable to learn knitting, I will definitely be buying a colour book. I did colour on vacation and found it very relaxing.

Are you still being bothered by eye floaters? Hope you and fam feel better soon. Along with any one else who's feeling poorly. About to watch Game of Thrones. Eating last piece of peach pie. Only make once a year. Still love peaches. Next batch plain or with a touch of cream and cinnamon. It took awhile, was able to get lappie back on. Think there's a gremlin living in it. Hope everyone sleeps well. :fairy:

[Glass Half Empty]

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SK – I’m sorry you’ve had another fall. I hope this hasn’t made your back flare up again. I just had to google Rake as I haven’t heard of it. it sounds as though I missed a really good show – I must try and see if I can catch it on iView or something.

Nora- you do have a lot of lifey stuff happening at the moment but try and remember just because you love and care for people doesn’t mean you have to take their problems on as yours. And we really need to talk about this blankie fort - I might have to get an inspector out to check those lights so close to the cushions.
:hmms:

I’m feeling a bit human again today for the first time in weeks. Although the med made me a bit sick it’s given my lungs a break from the irritation long enough to start behaving themselves. WOW – our bodies really are amazing when we let them get on with what they’re designed to do! (But that may be the Codiene talking – lol):hyper:

[Mr Vervill]

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Thanks for the love and thoughts sent my way, back at ya. Super busy lately with work, and have not had time to post much, but I do check in daily at the cafe. Hope everyone's well.

[Lizann]

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Good morning and happy Monday! Busy here yesterday.
Nora, come here and vent anytime time. I am sorry About your brother, but how sweet that his family is trying to make things easier for you. Do you want to know what's going with them. Seriously, sometimes ignorance is bliss. I loved your forward backward post. You are so incredibly inspiring, looking for the positive in any situation. I really believe that is the key to sobriety and I'm working on it. Thank you:love:

Wildflower, love when you post here! Always a day of sunshine. My MIL had tons of aloes Vera and we used it whenever we got sun burn (which sadly was often) when we visited.

Glassie glad you're feeling better, finally. You had me laughing with the inspector in the blankie fort! So is it cold by you now? Don't know if I mentioned hubby is from Australia. We invited some friends to the wedding that live in Adelaide . It's a long trek for a wedding, but we shall see.

Skendall, sorry about the fall. Yes mud will do that. The girls and I went to a John Mayer concert a few years back. It was an outdoor venue and we had lawn seats. It rained earlier in the day and we put down our seats/blanket at the topof a slope. We had gotten there early and watched as people attempted to walk down that hill! I have never laughed so hard in my life. people were sliding and falling. One women went face down in the mud. The look on her face, she was fine and once cleaned up laughed too. People watching that night was way better than the concert!

Yesterday we went down to south Jersey to celebrate the August birthdays with hubs side of the family. A different vibe this year as there are now alot of little ones. A lot of food and a lot of fun. Sadly we don't don't get to see them as often as I would like. Next time will be the wedding. Got to take the new car. CJ and joe watched DVDs all the down.
Off to do some food shopping, then headed to a friends pool to hang out and catch up.
Waves to everyone and wishing us all an easy AF Monday.

[Lizann]

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[MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION]- Did Joe get a job? Are they going on a honeymoon? When do they plan on moving? How are things going with your sisters? How is your Dad? Did I ask enough questions? LOL

Nora, ask away. Joe is "still waiting to hear back" about the job. "They move at a much slower pace" there apparently. So we wait. CJ had plans of this exotic honeymoon and that hasn't panned out yet. Yesterday joe was talking about going on a cruise or something. It breaks my heart. I wonder if he even considers her feelings. I can't go there! They plan on moving after the wedding and they're shower gifts are packed but nothing else is yet. Hubby bought a new car so the plan is to let CJ and joe have the old SUV (they pay for the repaired transmission and he has to help hubby put up a new fence). She will sell her car. They will take is two dogs and their stuff and drive to Florida and get a container from there and ship everything to st Croix. It's cheaper that way. Is it any wonder why I drink?
Relationship with sissys is weird again. We try and keep normal on the surface but we all know "it's" there. Time will heal it again.
My dad is doing ok. He is sleeping at night and for that mom is grateful. It's hard to watch.
Thank you for asking.
I think I have posted enough for the whole week. Right?

[Glass Half Empty]

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I think I have posted enough for the whole week. Right?

Liz sweetie I think you have enough going on in your life for at least a week's worth of posts if not a lot more! Most people don't have weddings, babies, sick parents and kids moving away all in such a short space of time. This won't be forever, but don't feel bad about sharing with us in the meantime. OK?

[Glass Half Empty]

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Glassie glad you're feeling better, finally. You had me laughing with the inspector in the blankie fort! So is it cold by you now? Don't know if I mentioned hubby is from Australia. We invited some friends to the wedding that live in Adelaide . It's a long trek for a wedding, but we shall see

Actually just responding to this to make you all jealous. It was winter here for the last 3 months which probably consisted of about ten days where I had to wear a cardigan to work. SOZ!! And now it's getting warm again.

[SKendall]

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Hey everyone. T-storms all night long. Peggy wanted to sleep in the bathroom - with me. I put in a comforter and pillow because I can't maneuver very well. sheesh.

Nora, I'm so glad mom is enjoying her doll. Where in the south are you from?

Glassie, I think I told you it was an Oz show. The actor and Executive Producer were one and the same and I think his name was --------Roxborough, I have a crush on him now. I watched it on Netflix.

I have a cousin in Willunga who is in National Security (ex MI6) and cousin who has a B&B on Phillip Island. She was a quantum math major and worked for the banks and then decided to open the B&B.
Island.

Liz, I had no idea your husband was Australian. In my travels the Australians I have met are very friendly and funny. Oz is still on my bucket list. Sorry about your dad. Things are in turmoil right and there will be a wedding and it's all going to be okay. Don't stress about what might happen, etc. you're depriving yourself of the wedding excitement. Keep it Simple as they say in AA.

Pauly and Mr. V. what are you all up to?

Hi Wildflowers, relax, I was joking on myself and thank you for the compliments.

It's been too long since we heard from Techie, I'm worried.

I'll try to get an x-ray of my hip today, it's really hurting.

See y'all later.

[empyr3al]

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I am afraid GOT with become an addiction.

[NoraC]

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Quick check in for me. Will catch up when I can.

Mr V - it was great to see you.

Techie is doing ok. He is very, very busy at the moment. He says that he will be back as soon as he can.

[Wildflowers]

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Good to hear Techie is doing OK. Hope everyone else is to.

SK- Yes, I need to learn how to relax more. The thing is, it's sometimes difficult for me to tell when someone is joking or not. Hubs has teased me beyond what I think is fair sometimes. Other times makes me love him more. My BFF hubs has also teased me beyond ware. Today at Dr's I asked him twice if he was serious. I guess I have another problem. :nutso: Well, better that than other ones. Lol Thanks for clarifying. :smile: Hope your knee is on the mend.

[NoraC]

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Hello all. I'll be back later but just wanted to say hi. :yay:

[techie]

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Thanks you beautiful people. xo

[NoraC]

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Another post all about me, me, me! As I typed that, I got the giggles and started thinking about Willy Wonka. Remember Veruca Salt - I Want it Now!

We took Mom to the Doctor today. Had a long talk with the Doctor. She is going to call in Hospice. I'm not sure what all is involved but I believe that they will come out and evaluate Mom. I am hoping that will help get us on the right track to getting help & support that is available. Can't remember if I mentioned that I started a little blog for the family so they can be up to date on what is going on. And that is the news on my end.

I hope that everyone is on the mend. :huggies: