One Step at a Time - August 2018

[SKendall]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Liz, how very courageous of you to do the right thing and keeping your sobriet

I lost a dog who developed a painful eye condition I think it was canine glaucoma. The vet said she could be on pain medicine, but would be catatonic. I slept with her the night in front of the fire before and said goodbye the next day. That was very painful for me, so I completely empathize with you.:hug:

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

So... I'm no further ahead with getting ready for my departure. I was sick all week and then a few days ago I got a terrible muscle spasm in my back. I've had to walk like a baboon and can only walk from the bedroom to bathroom. Today I'm finally a bit more upright but I have a pinched nerve so my leg keeps collapsing without warning.

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Hi all,
Glassie, that sounds awful. Hopefully you can get straightened out before departure.....Pauly, glad Lou likes kindergarten.....Nora, how is Molly?.....Liz, that is hard going through the clothes and all. Glad you will be getting away a bit.....doing ok here. Went hiking Monday. There is a very nice state park about 40 minutes away. Going out again today. There is a huge lake up the road I am going to check out. DD2 came over yest on her way home from band. Her bf goes to college right up the road from me and she was picking him up. Isn't that all so convenient? Still sitting on lawn furniture here but did buy a lawn mower. Getting settled in.....have a great day...b

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Bird - sounds wonderful

Oh Glassie - we have got to get you well so you can have vacation!!!

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Glassy get better,,that sounds terrible! Liz,four hours at the bank? Yikes! You and hubs defo need a getaway,Bird,glad you're getting settled,hope you can get off the lawn chairs soon haha Rusty,how's things in your world? Nora,how's baby? Your mom too? Good I hope,hi Allswell much love to all and wishes for a wonderful AF Wednesday!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Hey all. Hope your all having a great AF Wednesday.
GLassy, you need to get better so you can go on vacation! Maybe a chiropractor could help?

[paulywogg]

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Hey Liz,not sure where everyone is at? Hope you're doing good,you do sound like it overcast here might rain we shall see

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Hello everyone!

Glassie - how are you feeling today? Chiropractor or massage??? I hope you are moving easier today.

Liz - did you work today? Are you all done with all the financial stuff now? When are you going to Vermont?

Pauly - I'm glad that Louie liked school. Such a big step.

What is everyone up to? Not much going on here. It has been a long week at work. My friend spent most of the day in tears yesterday. I feel bad for her but don't really have any encouraging words. She is dealing with what I have been dealing with from my boss. My friend even had a talk with her on Thursday. Anyway, she is my age so it's not like we will run out & find another job. But, she has her husbands pension or social security that she can start claiming on her 60th birthday (February) so she is looking into that. She's also seriously thinking about moving to Washington. Her daughter & SIL moved there this year and she misses her daughter.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Have you watched 'The Good Place' on Netflix? We started watching that and are enjoying it. Funny. They can't say bad words so it's what the 'fork' instead. Now, I'll suddenly hear hubby say 'what the fork' instead of f**k. :harhar:

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Nora, that’s kind of funny. I have to be able to say any of “the words” in my job, and frequently do. We also have to write letters all day, every day, using that language so I guess we do get a bit immune to it.

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

So I saw a different physiotherapist this morning and have a new diagnosis (which makes more sense) and a new treatment plan. And I'm taped up from thigh to waist. We are going to get me on that plane whatever it takes!!!

(How I'll feel when I arrive in Africa 24 hours later is another story).

EDIT: I LOVE Australia, but jeepers it takes a long time to get anywhere else from here!!!

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Good Morning, Friends!

My cousin will be visiting from Colorado for a long weekend and she will be staying with me. I can't wait...truly, she is the most positive person I have ever know and she is SO good for my soul. It amazes me that she is not bitter about her miserable childhood with alcoholic, irascible Aunt Rusty, who was a royal pain in the @ss! UGH! I never saw her in a good mood unless she had a little two much wine and then she would start laughing. That is...until the next morning, when she would be hungover and snapping at my cousin and her sister. I never really cared for Aunt Rusty and I have harbored much indignance towards her for treating her children so poorly.

Liz-big hugs to you....with going though all of your dad's things and dealing with Lucy's passing. I am in awe of your faith and commitment as you stay sober through all of it.:welldone: So glad you and hubby can cope by leaning on each other.

Glassie-I feel so badly you are in so much pain!!! When do you leave for Africa? Why do you write letters all day and to whom??? So fascinated by your life! Wow, no kidding, it's $$$$$$$$$$ for you to travel. Geez!

Nora-the workplace. I have just one word for it: YUCK! I wouldn't want that back for the world! I seriously LOVE being a team of ONE.

Pauly-Lou looks all grown up in his kindergarten picture. How fun!
[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION]-oh you made me laugh! You are sitting on LAWN furniture and you bought a LAWN mower. Love your priorities! Hahhahah!

Ok, rushing to get work done, etc.

Much love to all!

[Lizann]

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Good morning!

Glassy, you're sounding much better! I hope you're feeling better by the time you leave, but I'd be getting on the plane anyway I could too! How long will you be gone? I can't even imagine being on a plane that long. Hubby was born in Australia and would like to go back at some point. The long flight is definitely a deterrent.

Rusty, how nice your cousin will be here. I'm sure she gets her positive demeanor from you. Maybe it was just a recessive gene that aunt Rusty passed on? I find genetics fascinating. Maybe in my next life that's what I'll do.

Nora, I am sorry about work yet again. I'm sure just being there for your coworker is enough. Sometimes no words are needed, you both just get it. I am going to look into that show on Netflix. Hubby is usually in charge of the tv maybe in the fall.

Bird, my kids in st Croix used lawn furniture in the house in the beginning too. Have you tried flea markets or thrift stores? I never thought I would enjoy it, but I love finding the treasures! Erin was here yesterday and mentioned the living room here requires some updating, much to hubby's chagrin. I believe I will begin looking into that ;-). It will involve a lot and right now we've got a toddler running around in there.

I'm doing ok. It's hard to come home and I miss cuddling with Lucy especially in the morning and evening tv time. I question whether we did the right thing. I thankfully saved a video on my phone of Lucy barely being able to walk down the hall and I know we did.
Work is wonderful Nora, I am so glad I'm there. They are kind and truly like family now!
Yes the majority of banking is finished now. We just need to do a few more transactions at another bank next week. We set up a trust for mom . We started this before dad passed so there would be money to care for mom. Seemed kinda useless once dad passed, but we went thru with it anyway. Mom is having a really hard time. Normally strong and stoic this has brought her to her knees. All of it. Just one day at a time.
Well, I am going for a mani/pedi now and off to a friends house for lunch and swimming and a lot of catching up.
Have a great AF thursday

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Hi all,
Lizann, I do shop the thrift a lot. Went in goodwill the other day but didn't see anything I liked. Sorry your Mom is so sad. It takes so long to feel better. Glad you are ok with your decision about Lucy.....Rusty, I wish my cousin from Colorado would visit me! I am going to invite her, but first I have to get some furniture hahha....Glassie, glad you are getting fixed up. That is a long flight. One reason I have not been to Alaska lately is the flight time. 16 hours at best, and longer if I get stuck in Seattle for hours on end. I would love to see Australia, meet my MWO friends, have a jam with Mr.G......Nora, sorry about the work drama. What a pain. I don't have netflix but will look on amazon prime for it. Sounds funny.....so went hiking on this bike trail yest. It was all narrow and up and down and in the thick woods and scary kinda. Was afraid I would get lost as the gal didn't give me a map. Anyway saw a doe and fawn in a clearing. DD1 coming over today, and going to dd2 band rehearsal this evening..b

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Glassie - what is the diagnosis????? :egad: