September to Remember - Week 2

[Peanut]

September to Remember - Week 2

Morning People,
Just a speedy drop in - very busy at work today, which is not entirely a bad thing. I didn't post yesterday, not feeling great - in fact my facebook status was that I was "right pissed off today" - says it all I think. I wish I could be more rested - insomnia is such a curse. I look horrible these days, with baggy eyes and all!!! What's up with that?!?!?! It's embarrassing!

What a debbie-downer!! I will try to cheer up and get out for a run at lunch time - that will probably help me immensely!!

Dill - my heart is with you at this difficult time. I hope you are feeling well and coping - sending all my reserve strength your way.

Lavande - I also have alot of paper/office work today, but also have to teach my technician to bake, and she will be here soon - thus the busy day planned!

Sunny - I'm jealous - 32 days! right on!!! It seems so inconceivable to me at the moment. It is strange how some times something just clicks and it is no problem getting those wonderful 30+ days in, and at other times it seems nearly impossible. I am beginning to hate wine! I did successfully avoid it yesterday and a number of other days this month, but I'm afraid I have also been giving in a bit.

I have to run - sorry not to greet everybody on the thread, but know I'm wishing you all well, and that's YOU Sooty, Betty, Pam, Mama Ladybird and Uni and anyone else who drops by!

xoxo peanut

[MissMerlot]

September to Remember - Week 2

dill,my heart goes out to you pet.
keep strong....your brother is sure to be in a better place.
hugs & prayers
annie
xx

[Pamina]

September to Remember - Week 2

Whee, today has been a much better day!! Thanks for your kind thoughts everybody. And Lav, I really appreciate your empathy on the different threads. It's weird that a few words should make such a difference but they do.

My sister has mental health problems and will need to move into assisted housing eventually. Her current carers had put her in a queue without consulting me for a place I know nothing about. I hadn't expected to have to deal with this during my current trip and getting their email was just too much. BUT, having slept for most of yesterday, my thoughts have started moving again, and I've made more phone calls today. This too will sort itself out.

Dill and Peanut, my thoughts continue to linger with you. Do look after yourselves - enhanced self-care. Peanut, my sleep patterns were whacky for quite a while last year. It just takes the time it takes. Maybe you could make some extra space in your life now for that recovery.

Way to go Sunny on the 32 days!! It's great how they pile up when you set your mind to it.

[sdlovespackers]

September to Remember - Week 2

I am so sorry for your loss, Dill!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!! I admire your strength and courage to fight on!!!! I want more than anything to find that strength again!!! I'll keep reading....will post more when I feel more "right" in doing so...I hope you know what I mean!! I continue to think of all of you everyday!!! Press on!!!
(((BIG HUGS)))
SD:l

[sunshine_gg]

September to Remember - Week 2

SD!!!!!!!!! :bat:

What is this crap...

will post more when I feel more "right" in doing so

????
Holy cow... come and jump in, will ya? Missed ya big time! :l

[Savannah]

September to Remember - Week 2

Dill-
My heart goes out to you... This has been a "trying" year. Just think of the family that is still with you and your brothers spirit that will ALWAYS be with you.. God Bless!

[Lavande]

September to Remember - Week 2

Good evening September friends,

Just wanted to say Congrats to Bets on 9 days - good job
Pnut, if I had a choice = bake or paper work, I'd bake any time!!!
Pam, glad you're doing better today!! A little sleep really does make all the difference, doesn't it
Hi to AnnieMac & Savannah, good to see you here!
SD, don't be a stranger! The more often you check in with us the better we can motivate you, if needed

Good night all, stay safe.
Lav

[ladybirdheart]

September to Remember - Week 2

Dill, Peanut, and Pam, what a mix of stress and grief you are negotiating. My heart really goes out to you and I am so glad you are hanging together on this thread which seems to be a particularly sweet place. Speaking of sweet, Sunni, you’ve got that nailed down. Is that picture really you? I bet it is.

I always feel that you quietly hold things together, Lav, and I always thank you for it. Good going Ms. Betty, I like reading about you and I like your little bat. Please post SD, you are one of the reasons I joined up with MWO, I knew there was going to be a lot of heart here. Hi Sooty, hope you are well and happy. Hi everybody. Look forward to when you come home, Lil.

I am off on a long early flight tomorrow for a four day trip (zoom, zoom, zoom). I really need a break and shall have a quiet time on the plane and during the days at my destination. The evenings are big time elegant drinking and dining extravaganzas; I have done fine at parties since joining up with MWO and I shall have six weeks consecutively off the sauce on Friday. I don’t expect that anybody will upend me and pour it down my throat, but I know from what I read my own perspective could change in a heartbeat. I have tools and plans for that! Love, Ladybird.

[Muddle]

September to Remember - Week 2

SD, as a relative newbie, can I agree with Sunshine? If we only posted when we felt "right" in doing so, it would be kind of lonely here, don't you think?

[dill]

September to Remember - Week 2

Good Morning, all!

We were off line yesterday due to a lightning strike the night before.

Pamina, I am so sorry to hear of your bad news. I am sending you thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Lav, I agree with LBH! You are a steady and reassuring presence. LBH, I am so happy for you! Six weeks is really a great accomplishment! I hope you keep posting with us here. I love hearing from you. Pnut, I have a love/hate relationship with wine, much like you. Let's keep fighting on. We can beat this! SD, So great to see you! Keep coming back! I agree with Sunni. Don't forget, it's progress, not perfection, girl! Sunni congrats on your 32 (33?) days! I'm going to be where you are. I am. Sweaty, always good to see you!
Hi Maisie, Savannah, Annie and everyone else who pops in. I know I'm missing some and for that I am sorry, but I do wish all a happy AF day.

I'll check in later.

[Lavande]

September to Remember - Week 2

Good morning September friends!

Starting out bright & sunny although rumor has it big rain will be moving in later, oh well.

LBH & Dill, thank you for the kind words! If I've helped in any way I'm happy. I'm not so sure how 'steady' I am - I have a reputation for being 'PERSISTENT', ha ha. Sometimes that's a good thing, sometimes not so much

LBH, congrats on your 6 weeks! Awesome, good job! I'm sure you will sail through the next few days without a problem. I can feel your strength & determination

Dill, still thinking about you - several times per day actually. I'm sending you all the strengh I can muster to help you through these days.

Hello to Maisie, Sooty, Sunni, Pnut, Pam, SD, Annie, Savananh and absolutely everyone who checks in today. Wishing everyone a terrific AF Thursday. Will check in later
Lav

[Peanut]

September to Remember - Week 2

Hi everyone!
I think it's agreed - Lavande is like a rock to us all and SD has to keep posting!!!!
Everyone sounds pretty darn good today! I'm feel a bit better - was actually laughing this morning. How are you holding out with things Dill?

We are leaving today after work to go to Winnipeg for my dad's funeral saturday. I don't feel like driving the whole 8 hours tomorrow, so we will go halfway today (I know, what a whoose!!) and will stay in a small town motel. I feel like I've been in limbo with my grief and am anticipating alot of tears when all my siblings finally get together. There are 8 of us, so the weekend activities will involve a heck of alot of people. It will be nice to see everybody, and some cousins too - but I also find it rather sad that we only see our cousins when somebody dies!!! Something not right about that!

Lunch break is over - back to the lab with me.
I wish you all a happy, productive, AF weekend - I'll check up on you all next week upon my return!!
xoxoxo peanut

[sooty]

September to Remember - Week 2

Hello all, sorry not to have been around much, daughter got friends visiting and I'm doing the catering!
Back to normal tomorrow I hope. Peanut hope the funeral isn't too much of an ordeal and Dill I'm still thinking of you.
Lav you are a rock to us all. Keep it up!
Talk more tomorrow
sooty

[sunshine_gg]

September to Remember - Week 2

Hugs and strong vibes to those with funerals ahead :l
I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

Very busy, chaotic day here today... can't stay and chatter... stay close, stay safe, and stay sober, everyone!

[dill]

September to Remember - Week 2

Well, I had a pretty busy day at work which made the time fly by. It was a nice day and a productive one.

Lav, does 'persistent' = stubborn?:H Sometimes it pays to be stubborn, eh?! I think of you often through the day, too.

It will be nice to see everybody, and some cousins too - but I also find it rather sad that we only see our cousins when somebody dies!!! Something not right about that!

You said it, Pnut! My weekend will be much the same as yours, but I will be in Cleveland.

Sooty, good to see you. Thanks for thinking of me! I think about you, too!

Sunni, busy days are good, I think. Keeps the mind active and pushes away those unwanted al thoughts. I hope your 'busy' was a good busy!

Best wishes to all who come by. I'm settling in for the evening.