One Step at a Time - April 2018

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2018

[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], so do you like that the property is kinda removed from things? Do you want a lot of space around you? Glad you had a fun weekend,

Went to my parents today. Dad had another bad night. He actually tried to explain to me what happened. He knows there is confusion, but thinks some of it is my moms fault, he said she left last night and never told him she was going (she never left). He said he remembers going through doors but doesn't know where the doors go although they seem familiar. Then all of a sudden he's home. He said mom went to the other house, sigh. . . I just wanted to run out of the house and cry. He said he can remember the nails he put in the ceiling (he did a lot of construction around the house) and he can remember what he was thinking when he was doing that, but the doors. I'm sorry, I just needed to get that out, I was so sad. He said it's not getting better:sad:
Hope everyone else's weekend was good. I did get out for a walk today and it was beautiful.

[NoraC]

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Liz :heartbeat::sad::sad:
That is so hard and so sad.

[NoraC]

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It is so hard to try to have a conversation with them like that. It is so real to them. Sometimes we just hold it together for our parent and then sob later. Please keep sharing here. This is the safe place where we can share our hurt and fear.
We need to have someplace to really be ourselves. Where we can say I'm scared or angry or hurting.
:heartbeat:

[Lizann]

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Thank you Nora. It does help to get it out here, but the :hug:s really help! I know you understand and that helps :hug:
Headed to the blankie fort with my book and flashlight!

[bird]

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Lizann, that is sad. And it must be so frightening to parents.:hug:....I wonder about my Mom. I haven't heard from her in 2 or 3 months. She usually sends me newspapers once a month. I used to call her every once in awhile, but she was always in a hurry to get off the phone, and she would never call me back. So I stopped, and just write a letter once a month. She had written and told me she was forgetting stuff. My 1/2 brother lives with her. This is my biological mother, my adoptive mom is long gone...anyway.......so, I guess I need to go to work today and build some shipping orders.....and in answer to your q Lizann, I like to be a bit isolated, since I have 3 outside cats and play drums. And I just like to have some privacy. I have a list of stuff I am looking for in a home.....later.....b

[NoraC]

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Liz - been thinking of you :hug: How are things?

Bird - nice of you to go in to work. I'm getting excited with you checking out the properties.

What's everybody up to? It was a long, long day today. Just did not feel well. Going to have an early night I think.

[Lizann]

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HI guys. [MENTION=5628]Nora[/MENTION], hope you feel better. Did you go to work? I'm doing ok. Had a fun day at work, the day flew. I was going to walk when I came home, but it was kinda late. [MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], sorry you had to go to work, but just think of the extra money. I couldn't live isolated. I like having people around me. Not too close mind you.
Joes brother and cousin went down to st. Croix and they are posting on Instagram. It's so nice to see them having such a good time together. I'll be there before you know it. Plus, Mark has been posting his story and pics too. I'm traveling vicariously through them!
Hope you all had a great Monday!

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Nora,are you feeling better today? I hope so,sometimes we just need a good sleep for a fresh outlook,it works most days but some days it don't,Liz,glad you get to vacay through the kids I loved the pic of you and little Logan,Bird,are you gonna travel some more throughout the summer? Rusty,you travelin or back home? Ugh,don't wanna work today,Tuesday I hafta work with the one witch that still works there,she was gonna move to Oregon then changed her mind now we're stuck with her evilness oh well,much love to all let's have a great AF day!

[NoraC]

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Hey all.
Pauly, I almost called in today myself. Tuesdayitis.

Hope everyone is having a great day!!!

[bird]

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Hi all,
Home from work and worked my ass off to get out of there. Not a bad job as far as welding jobs go, but I am so done with it!! Did see something nice at work. There are many blackberries along the fence outside where I clean my parts. They aren't ready yet but very nice...also the geese down the road have babies......received a package of newspapers from my Mom today, and a short note. So she has not forgotten me after all. Maybe I should give her a ring. It makes me so nervous :egad:....Nora, hope you are feeling better.....Lizann, glad your fam posts the photos. The main reason I stay on facebook is to see my fams photos.....Pauly, maybe you could leave some pamphlets about Oregon around for your co-worker. She might change her mind about moving ....b

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2018

Hi all,
Home from work and worked my ass off to get out of there. Not a bad job as far as welding jobs go, but I am so done with it!! Did see something nice at work. There are many blackberries along the fence outside where I clean my parts. They aren't ready yet but very nice...also the geese down the road have babies......received a package of newspapers from my Mom today, and a short note. So she has not forgotten me after all. Maybe I should give her a ring. It makes me so nervous :egad:....Nora, hope you are feeling better.....Lizann, glad your fam posts the photos. The main reason I stay on facebook is to see my fams photos.....Pauly, maybe you could leave some pamphlets about Oregon around for your co-worker. She might change her mind about moving ....b

Bird,she says they changed their minds cuz her hubs' back can't handle the weather up there,trust me I'd be willing to pay her moving expenses just to get rid of her haha!

[Lizann]

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Hi. Pauly, hope you got through the day with that difficult coworker! I've had more than a few difficult people to work with. They make everyone around them miserable and they're totally clueless. Don't even get me started!
[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], sounds like you almost enjoyed work today! How cute the the goslings are. Glad you got to enjoy some nature at work. Could you just send your mom a note back instead of calling her. I know that would be easier for me.
[MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION]. Did you not feel well today, or just not feel like working? Any vacation time coming up?

Rusty, what are you up to this week? Working close to home or on the road?

It's finally warming up a bit here. Sweater weather:happy2: Mark came home today! Of course he had a wonderful time. It was in the 80s in Paris.
Wishing you all a great AF night.

[techie]

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Hi Steppers- let’s not let a little itty bitty Tuesday-itis get us down. Tomorrow is Wednesday and I have never ever heard of one case of Wednesday-it is. Love you guys. xoxo

[NoraC]

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You all were cracking me up about getting the co-worker to move, etc. :rotlf: Techie - you are right. No Wednesdayitis. LOL

Bird - glad you were able to get the job done and get out of there. Glad you heard from your Mom. Do you hate talking on the phone? Just wondered because I don't like to.

Liz - glad Mark is home and that he had fun. Glad that you have sweater weather now! We're in the high 70's this week.

Techie - always great to see you. What is new in Techie land?

Rusty - where are you?

Pauly - How did it go today with your favorite coworker. Ha, ha. That has got to be such a drag. Of course, I've worked with my fair share of back stabbers, unpleasant people.

Well - I think another early night. I haven't been feeling well but nothing wrong. I think the stress has got to me to be honest. And really having a fibromyalgia flare. Hospice is officially over tomorrow. They'll come pick up the equipment on Friday. We'll just go from here. Between that and work and family, I am feeling overwhelmed. Then I get mad at myself because there are people with REAL problems. This will all work out.
Mom has taken to just suddenly sighing loudly (she has scared the shit out of me a few times Ha, ha). So, now when she does it, I'll yell/sigh loudly too. Then she'll do it again and then I'll do it again. We are a pair of weirdos. :biggrin:We just laugh at ourselves.

[paulywogg]

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Techie,great to see you hope I don't have Wednesdayitis (although that word is programmed into my phone for some reason haha) Nora,look into the magnesium malate at least read up on it,I've read its great for fibro,Liz glad Mark's back safe and sound the boys just left,Romeos more work than being at work but I love them have a great night all