Aw, Lonnie....I have to say, it gets worse when they're all completely out of school! Talk about sniff! Maybe because it was off to the Marines for my son within a few months of graduation, but I was a mess. I miss school days, little ones, papers on the fridge....picture day, "mom I need 35 cupcakes for tomorrow" days. But I love my adult children, too. I guess I'm just gonna have to wait for those grandbabies, I guess. I'm holding my breath for a little girl, too. Happy last day of school, and bring on the summer!
Anyway, how's everyone? I'm feeling a tiny bit better, but still sluggish and lots of joint pain. I'm hoping the weather is playing a big part, and once this rain moves on, that and the moisture in the air, I'll have less joint pain and arthritis symptoms. But...I can't complain, since others have things so much worse. I'm so blessed and thankful for all I do have, that my relatively minor problems are just that, minor. I pray for all those whose challenges are many, including many of our sisters here. I hope you all are well, and I pray that things look up for those facing challenges. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to all of my sisters.
I'm off to work for a double. I'll be back tomorrow. Have a great one, ladies.
Morning Ladies,
Suz I come in here and see you talking about beer battered onion rings (just woke up) and now my stomach is growling LOL.......I forgot to add I was going to get just cards for those teachers. However Dalton told his current one that I got her some special. I had told him I was going to get her a little something. SO I was stuck buying her something bigger LOL, but to us Mrs. Anderson could not be left out either (she is the family favorite).
Venay it is so good to see you. Were you sniffing at that graduation cause I know I did Dalton's. My kids always kissed me good bye until they got to middle school and then the kissing stopped. I am having a hard time that my baby boy is going there next year. I want my kisses LOL. They won't because they are scared someone will see them and then they will not be considered cool. So many changes in middle school as they work to fit in socially.
Anyway I am a bummed out mommy LOL.....today is our last day of school. SO I am dropping them off coming back and getting ready and it is back to Dalton's school for "Family Fun Day". Then I am stuck with all these fighting kids for the summer. Lucky ME!
VENAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Running and tackling you, sweetie! So happy you popped in. Missing the old days around here, too. Wouldn't it be lovely to have us all back here again? Even if only for a day, or a post, or ... . Always missing my sisters, but I do understand. I just hope you all know how close to my heart you all are, and how dear you are to me.
I am off to bed. Have a great one, sisters. Catch you tomorrow, I hope.
Just stoppin' by to drop off some ♥ I miss the old times and today have been rather melancholic.
MJG, that was just aweseome! Thank you for including all of us. (((MJG))) I do donate to Everland, not much but what I can. Every little bit helps. I've also donated to the Red Cross for aid to Moore...just so brokenhearted for all that have lost loved ones and especially children. :'( So incomprehensible... What slays me is that many schools in tornado alley do not have a basement, I just don't get the logic in this. So unbelievably stupid!
My grandson had his 6th grade promotion and will be going to junior high next year. He's really looking forward to it but I'm already missing the kindergartner. LOL. Grams is definitely going to become more and more UNcool.
Lonnie, it worries me that you don't have immediate shelter, I'll be praying mighty hard for you hon. I have a basement and pray to God I'll not need it.
Hope Judith does well on The Voice. I don't watch myself but then I don't watch much television period.
Tams, no us Midwesterners do not care for spring and summer thunderstorms, especially the ones at night. With the drought we've had the past several years, the threat of tornados lessened. I'm hoping this "tempest time" passes quickly.
Lonnie, that's sweet, doing that for the teacher. I bet she will be sad not seeing any of them in the fall, too. There are relief efforts all over. There's several around here loading trucks, and of course the quilters are sewing like mad! I am praying for all the families affected.
Mjgirl, that's so sweet of you. Thank you for always including us. I wish I could give a monthly donation like that. I am honored that you are able and willing to do that, and include all of us, as well. Our sisterhood is so strong, you're right. I don't take it for granted, and I won't ever let anything keep my from my sisters!
I hope and pray you're all okay. I'm well, just tired and full! I made homemade beer batter onion rings, and they came out AWESOME! I wish the mess left behind wasn't such a nightmare, because it's gonna suck, I can tell. But who cares? I have a belly full of crispy fried onions.
Hi MjGirl,
That is so sweet of you to send money to the Oklahoma relief effort. Our town is building up supplies (food, clothes, water) to take down there this week-end. I heard Joplin has many drives going as well. It is such a beautiful thing to help out. You are such a sweetheart. I love you so.
I went today and bought flowers and a cards for Dalton's 4th and 5th grade favorite teachers. Cyaira stayed home to help out. The 4th grade teacher taught both Cyaira and Dalton. Then the 5th grade teacher taught Wyatt, Cyaira, and Dalton. Ms. Anderson (the 4th grade one) started crying. All her students kept asking her what was wrong, and nothing I could say reassured them LOL. Only when she said they were happy tears did they calm down. I just love her so much, she really has been a great adviser to me these past 4 years. Her children always love her so. Hard to believe we will not be seeing them again next year since all my babies are going to be out of elementary school. Made me a little sad today.
Hello all my lovlies
I posted this on fb but also want to here as I know some of you dont frequent there. My heart has been heavy with all the tradgedy in the world these days and the trial on top of it. I hope this post brings a little comfort.....
Still feeling down but just donated 200.00 to OK relief efforts in all the ritas and goldies name in Michaels memory...it helped but is bittersweet...helping out is what he would have encouraged, but sadness to think how devastated he would have been, and the fact it has to be in his memory instead of his honor. I love you all...and I also have a correction to make...i said in earlier my love for Michael was all that I was sure of....thats wrong...the love and support from all my sisters is also a constant unbreakable bond. ♥ ♥ I also donate 25 a month to the Everland Childrens Project which is an orphanage and school being built in Liberia...this is also done as a group..this was a project Michael was aware of and excited about although when he passed it was still just plans on paper, so if you have a few dollars to donate it will help....kind of helps take away that helpless feeling...a little bit...if you cant donate right now just know your names are with mine when I do. Love you all...holding your hands tightly through all of this <3
Morning Ladies,
Gosh I started typing away and hit a wrong button on my keyboard and BAM back to log in screen LOL. Grrrrr on me for that. It's too early to type for me I guess.
Suz Judith is doing great on The Voice. She moved yesterday into the top 8. She was given Michael's TWYMMF and got emotional both during practice and after her appearance Monday night. Her biggest concern has always been not wanting people to think she is using her connection to Michael to get ahead in the industry. When Adam gave her the song she was not happy he would suggest that.....However she did great and I think she sees that when we sing a song of Michael's it is not using the memory it is paying tribute......This was the first time I saw Usher upset as well. He could not say Michael's name. He started to say I miss......(you could tell he started to say Michael but then he went) ...him too. Really great though I am sure you could find that on YouTube (she did the Michael sizzle version BTW). Which Blake Shelton thought was original "I like that you changed up the beginning before going into the up tempo" LOL Dumb ass! Anyway I have watched and voted for her every week, but there is competition for her. The group (team Adam) she is in is all amazing and Usher has this one girl who I find charming. Blake has this 16-year-old that is WOW, and Shakira has this girl she stole from Adam that is AWesome. Going to get rough when it gets down to these six.
Ha I guess that was my review of the voice this week. Long story short I am proud of Judith but I am worried she might be beat. I love you all, have a great day.
Lonnie, I'm so glad the numbers were much lower than originally reported. Any loss is still tragic, especially the loss of children. But they originally said there were much more...so that's good, right? I'm glad you're able to go to the college if there's something going on. I agree with you, why should you leave, if it's your home? People have said that to us, why do we live in New England with all the snow and the hurricanes? Because this is my home, and this is where my family is, so this is where I want to be! You just keep the faith and be mindful of what you need to do: have water on hand, get a generator (if you can), food you can eat without cooking, lots of warm clothes and blankets, etc. You just learn to deal, and pray for the best, right?
Tammy, how is Emma taking all of this? Better than you and Rob? I hope the episodes are over for her, and I'm praying it was just a passing thing. Keep us posted.
I don't watch the Voice, or any of those shows. How is Judith doing on the show?
I'm working during the day today, ladies. I'll try to pop back in here later on. If not, have a great one.
Hey all,
Just popping in before bed. So glad to hear the projected numbers of those dead have dropped in Moore. Not that it is not a loss to hear but it could have been so much worse.
You know I love Oklahoma even with the threats of tornado's. Really there are only three months it gets dangerous and we have been seasoned enough to look out for these. I have been watching the news and they keep saying people keep saying why not move away from Oklahoma. It's not about moving away its about being safe. It's about having protection for the harmful weather. Something we need to invest in is underground shelters in our schools and homes. As they said today when your facing a EF-5 tornado the only way to survive is to be underground. Most school send the kids to the hall, that is just not safe enough. I do miss my basement this year but I have figured out I can cross the road into the college and be safe. Anyway I need to get a few more things done so I can head to bed. My love to you all.
Lonnie I'm so glad you are alright. Such an unbelievably sad tragedy. Good for you for getting a plan in place for you and your family. I can't even imaging living with this kind of threat. I absolutely love thunderstorms but since I live here in MI they are relatively harmless. I'm sure you don't like them one bit and I don't blame you.
I just watched Judith on the voice from last night. She made me cry...
Hey, there. Lonnie, it's just awful. Why children? It's too much to handle. I've been praying for them all. I'm glad you're all okay. I think your town needs a wake up call on providing emergency shelter for it's residents. After this tragedy, let's hope they do it.
Hello, Chastity.
How's everyone else? Hope you're all well. Off to put recipes in order for our cookbook. BBL
Hi Ladies,
I am just sick this morning listening to the news on those elementary children after yesterdays outbreak of tornadoes. I keep wondering WHY would this happen to little kids. WHY are our schools not built with some underground shelter. *shakes head* You know I called my city office yesterday to see where our storm shelter was near my home (since we moved into a house with no basement). Anyway they told me the best thing to do is stay at my house.......Well I cannot do that I have no inner closets, there is not one room in this house that does not connect directly to an exterior wall.......There is not one right next to my home even though there is a college right next door. I got to get a plan figured out quickly, so working on that today.
Anyway Hello to you Chastity, not sure if you are really real or some type of bot thing. I guess if you answer that we will know.
Hi I'm Chastity! I'm new. I love the gold pants though and Michael! They have quizes called "Would Michael Jackson like you?" Just type that into Google. We all know the answer to that. Yes if you love him Yes he likes you! LOL!
Hi I'm Chastity! I'm new. I love the gold pants though and Michael! They have quizes called "Would Michael Jackson like you?" Just type that into Google. We all know the answer to that. Yes if you love him Yes he likes you! LOL!
Lonnie...OMG! I'm so glad you're all okay! That was awful, and I will pray for everyone. So much, so many...I jumped up off my couch just now when they talked about Oklahoma! I haven't been feeling well all day, so I've been off here, but was laying on the couch and the news came on! Oh, Lord, that's awful! I'm so glad to know you're all okay. What a tragedy. We have a local Amber Alert for two kids who's dad took them from foster parents, and they've just found a retired postal worker in a dumpster in RI. Good Lord, we need some good news.
Good Morning,
What a crazy night. I am so glad we just got buckets of rain. Thank God above for watching over us. However, having to stay up till 1:30 a.m. makes today a long day. We just got back from watching Dalton graduate, and since it was senior skip day he is now home early. He was super happy about that.
I love you all but I need a nap.
Hey, there! Had a great time, after I finally got there! Got lost on the way, and had to double back, so I was an hour late! But it was lovely. My nephew's new house is adorable, and the baby is a cutie pie! Fun day.
Lonnie, stay safe. We're getting crazy rain right now, but that's it. Supposed to be a bad week all the way around. Keep everyone in, or keep track of them.
I'm off to surf a bit, then hit the sack. I left the house at one, got home at eight, and a good four hours of that was spent driving, pretty much! I'm tired.
Hi Girls,
Some really bad weather forming around today. Have to keep a close eye on it. I do not like these days at all. Say a prayer everyone stays safe. The conditions are really bad. It's really scary.
Aw, Lonnie, that's wonderful news. Vandy would have been thrilled. I'll go look at the pictures on fb. Thank you for keeping us posted.
Venay, glad you stopped in. We've missed you around here, but we understand. I hope things are well with you. HOw's the job going? Must be so much better than the old one, huh? Happy for you.
Hope everyone else is well. I'm going to a family birthday party today. They youngest in our clan is turning one. We have so many in our family. I have eight siblings, we had 17 children between us, and they now have 16 children. This boy is the baby of the bunch! I have an affinity for the baby, since I'm the baby of my siblings, and also the baby of all of the children in my generation on both my mom and dad's sides. So it should be fun.
I hope everyone is doing well. Take care, and know you're all always in my prayers.
Hey Goldiesweets, I'm mostly on FB anymore but wanted to drop in and give each of you a ((((HUG)))) as some don't visit FB.
Lonnie, TY for sharing the news of Vandy's grandson, I know she would've been just beside herself, no doubt she's beaming right now. What a beautiful baby he is.
Tams, so glad to hear you and Emma are home but so sorry to hear the ordeal was seemingly for naught. Thankful you have insurance.
MJG, hope you are getting over your kidney infection.
Suz, hoping the situation with your son improves soon and you get to talk to him more.
I keep all of you in my prayers always. Be blessed my lovelies. ♥
Hello,
Popping in to say Vandy's grand son was born May 9th. I put the news up on FB as well with a picture. Mother and baby are healthy and happy.
Tammy what a mess to go through. They did not think that out at all before hand. What a waste of time for her. Get some rest from all that.
Suz I like reading them as well. Such a mess going on.
Going to bed now. I was lurking around and thought "oh I bet she had that baby by now" so I checked and there the little guy was. Always good to hear about a new life starting. I love you all!
Hey, there, Tammy! I'm so glad you could stop in and let us know how things went. I'm sorry they didn't find anything, but that's a good thing, right? I mean, I know you all wanted to know what was causing them, and I'm sure it's frustrating to have to do it all again. I don't understand doctors, either. Why not do it that way the first time? Sometimes I think their arrogance is why. They just always think they're right, and never think about the insurance/cost consequences. After all, they're not paying! Plus, if they bill it to insurance, they can bill it much higher than if you were paying out of pocket. It pisses me off! But I'm glad she's home, and you can get some rest and relaxation. Take care of yourself, too. Remember that. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
How's everyone else? I hope you're all well. I'm so shocked about Taj, but sad for him, too. It must have taken a lot of courage to do that. I just don't understand this whole mess. I just pray Michael's kids aren't listening, reading, etc. How sad, four years later, to still be ripping him apart.
I'm eating KFC in Michael's honor. I'm gonna go read some awesome fan fiction, where Michael always wins, and always has a happily ever after! It comforts me to get lost in those once in a while.
Hey ladies. this is the first time I've sat on my own couch to relax since last Sunday! Emma was released this morning at 7am. On Monday we went in and she had am MRI first thing. It came back normal, Thank You Lord, then we headed up to her room. They attached 42 electrodes to her head and two heart monitors. It took 2 hours to get her all hooked up. Emma has thick hair down to her waist and it was quite a job! So anyway - after 5 whole days of being pretty much bed confined and definitely room confined - every time she got out of bed she had to drag a huge cord around that was attached to head - we learned absolutely nothing. Well I guess that we learned that her brain in 100% normal and of course that's good. She didn't have a single episode which is what we expected. This morning the nurse who disconnecting Em said that about 60% of patients leave without having a seizure and come back on average 2 more times before something happens. YEA!! At $13,000 a day that's quite an expense. Thank goodness for insurance. They are now thinking it might be caused by hormones and the next step is for Emma to keep track of when it happens - what she ate before, what emotions she's feeling before and if she has her period. Then in 6 weeks we go back to the neurologist and see if a pattern can be determined THEN put her back in the hospital over a time when she is most likely to have a episode. Why in the hell they didn't have her do this before they admitted her I have no idea.
Anyway - I'm exhausted. I went to work - then straight to the hospital for a few hours then home to bed to repeat the whole process all week. I have no idea how people with truely sick loved ones do this for an extended amount of time. It's just completely emotionally and physically draining.
Thanks ladies for all your prayers and I'm gonna do my best to catch up soon. One good thing about being turned off from the real world for a week was that I got to miss most of the garbage being slung around about our man. I just caught a quick Today Show blurb and that was enough to turn my stomach.
Lonnie, I haven't read much, because it makes me seethe with anger, so I try to stay away. I'm glad James is working, and yes, those other clowns were stupid. My restaurant just fired two young girls last week. They were slow one day so they thought it would be funny to make a video of themselves being stupid and put it on facebook. They were making obscene jestures with cucumbers, doing other stupid things. One picked up a cucumber, did something dumb, then put it back in the bin! Mind you, they're in uniform, with their name tags that say the name of our restaurant, etc. They were throwing salad at one of the display decorations, just stupid things. They couldn't understand why they were fired. I actually kind of weep for the future sometimes, because today's youth can be so dang dumb!
Mjgirl, I hope you're feeling better soon. I've had a kidney infection before, and I know how much they can hurt. Take care of yourself, rest and fluids, cranberry, yada yada yada! I'm sure you know the drill by now. But please rest, that's the most important.
I hope Tammy can pop in sometime soon. Anyone hear from Venay? I hope she's doing well, too. Missing all of our sisters that can't post often anymore, or can't post: B, DarlingDear, Mjstopfan, etc. Sending you all {{{HUGS}}}
I'm off to get some chores done so I can do some sewing. I'll be back later. We were supposed to go out with the in-laws, but I kind of told my mother-in-law off a little bit the other day, so now we're not going. I've kept a lot bottled up, and I just don't feel like doing it anymore. I'm too old to pretend to be happy about something, so I won't. She's been calling all morning, and my husband won't pick up the phone. I don't think I should, or have to, since it's his mother, but he doesn't want to talk to her either. Should be an interesting day, don't you think?
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