Oh, Nancy dearest. That happened 24 years ago. Mom died in 1989 before I even thought of moving down here. I'm sorry I wasn't more precise on that point. But the memory of moving out of her apartment are still very present in my mind. It was hard.
Big hugs.
Sylvain.
THE COCONUT WIRELESS - CHAT THREAD 4.
That's me, always up to date!! LOL
I've been busy working and I scored a good deal on a couple bushes at work so I bought those for a friend and planted them for her today. I'm trying to plant stuff in this front bed she has so she has something other than ugly grass to look at. lol. I've made progress with 2!! lol.
We've been remodeling our house here, replacing siding and windows. Started last year and hope, but doubt, to get it finished this year if you don't count painting. lol. Front is mostly done and we just have the north side to do. That side has all the meters and stuff so will be a bit more of a pain.
As a result of the remodeling my gardens have been smashed to dirt in some places so I'm just waiting til next year and will redo some beds. That is a job I've been looking for an excuse to be able to do and now have it!! LOL
Other than that I've been working on my truck and I just have 2 more planned repairs and replacements and I'm done til the next thing goes wrong. lol
Jen,
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing! I know you will miss her dearly! It takes time to heal from the loss. I still miss my Mom very much. I am so glad that I have my sister here to help fill the void. We talk daily. I will be praying for you! I know you were very close to your Mom also.
Amanda, bless your heart! You are always doing something nice for someone! You are just the sweetest person. God Bless You!
Oh, Sylvain, you poor dear! I am so sorry you had to clean up that mess! YUK! That would highly discourage me from cooking out for awhile.....
I am OK. My blood is holding at 10.2. It is down a little from 10.5. I need to call about my iron results. I am still very fatigued and dizzy upon standing from the meds. I think I am a little stronger.
Take care everyone! I wish we could have a cold front. It was 93 today.
Jeanne
Jenn, you know my thoughts are with you. I know how close you were to your mother. The pain will lessen gradually. I'm glad you're with family but you must be overwhelmed with all that has happened in the last few months. Please be sure to schedule time for taking care of yourself. This is a time to let it out, not suck it up.
My relatives and the attorneys took care of all my mother's possestions while I took care of her in Mexico. The gift for me was that our relationship, which had been difficult for many years got healed, and in a way that none of my siblings got close to. That is more valuable than the car, the houses, the jewelry, etc. Two of my sister of since died, one by suicide, one by "natural causes" after several suicide attempts. My last srviving sib is drinking herself to death while I have been sober for 27 years. Thank goodness for my neice who credits me with helping her to break a lot of the destructive patterns.
Right now I am in Chula Vista, getting ready for the trip home. This has been a very expensive journey with two major 2-3 days stops for expensive repairs. I was going to go to Oakland for a meeting of the Retirement Board but did not make. Probably just as well. I will be writing to the retirement association president about my experiences with his employees. It reminds me a lot of my child Welfare work where it took endless documenting to accomplish much of any benefits for the child(ren).
I'm seeing my doctor early this afternoon. I had blood tests yesterday and they all came out within normal limits. I'm feeling less than at my best but it's been a stressful (and expensive) trip with fewer accomplishments than I'd hoped for. There's always something, isn't there?
Jeanne, I think of you often. I hate the draggy, low energy times. I quickly forget that I have ever felt differently. One of Jim Croce's songs has the line "It has been so long since I felt fine" and it pops into my head all too frequently.
hugs to everyone and remember to hug me back, katie
((((HUGS))))))
Hi.
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Sylvain.
So glad to hear from everyone.....
Happy New Years!