Sweet Interruptions. Rm # 281

Jaye that kitty is beautiful. Just shows how well you take care of the furry babies.

Sunshine.. all gardens should have yellows! That's Kel's favorite color, Barb.
I can't talk of kids but I can talk of kitties!! Lol.. they're my joy sistahs.
Never alone when I'm in the garden, there will always be three or four accompanying me.
Lola doesn't care too much for the outdoors, after 10 minutes she'd be heading towards the house.

This is Marley, Kel's favorite. Obvious ain't it, LK who's his favorite artist.

Marley is beautiful!

Yes love your kitties Jaye. I have one I would have a couple more but my poor hubby is allergic. Your garden is looking so good.
I am with Barb my yard still has two or three feet of snow on it. Cant wait to see the daffodils when they finally get to blossom.
We actually can see the path in our side yard now. So so happy. The mud is almost as thick as the snow is. Yuckie.
We are going to a concert on saturday! Crosby, Stills and Nash. My husband has always wanted to see them. The tickets we there he ordered them. Will be a great time I know.

Crosby, Stills and Nash!!!! Lucky you Ronna!! I'm sure you both be rocking! Teach Your Children and Our House are some good old songs that won't die! It's been a long time since I attended a concert. Last one was Page and Plant back in New Orleans.

Spring will soon be there for my 'snow' sistahs.. then we'll be melting in the summer heat!

sending yo hugs Jaye. its hard to be away from family .
not much going on here.
hugs to everyone

How are you doing Sue? Hanging In there okay???? I think of you often.

Hugs received Sue.. thank you kindly. How are the kids taking to the news of the divorce, or you haven't told them yet? Do hope Tim treats you kindly.

Jaye, I am so sorry to read of the lose of your ex SIL...sending you much love and prayers at this time.

Things are progressing baby step by baby step but I will consider that a wonderful sign. Sue is eating a little better, sleeping more (therapist told her that was a good sign...her body startng to heal) and not giving me as much trouble about taking her pills.

I have been asked to sit in on some sessions by the therapist. Back up for what she is telling Sue to expect and steps to try to take. Surprise today was starting to decrease her dependency on my being present for her to function. Sue handled it well but it is not going to be a fast step. All I want now is for her to feel better and get back to living a life that she is happy in/with.

Thanks for all your support and prayers.

Marion you are a God send I am sure. Such a good friend too.
Sorry to hear about the divorce. I have been thru it too. Hard when the kids are young. All three of mine prolly hated me when it happened here. But I was not in anyway happy any more. Been over 16 years now. Time flies even during hard times. Yes we are so excited about the concert tonight. Jaye my husband is jealous he would love to see Paige and Plant. He really is the rocker way more than me.

Morning everyone. Marion sounds like those baby steps are all going forward. That is a good sign.
Enjoy that concert tonight.

So glad to hear that Sue is progressing. Any thoughts yet on whether you'll still be able to join us in April?

Jaye, is that Lola in that first picture, and Kathy, Sammie looks good. Are you sure that isn't a magnolia instead of a tulip tree?

Love the kitty pictures!

Morning everyone, off to buy a wedding shower gift for my granddaughter's wedding shower tomorrow....dreading the shopping! I'd rather be playing in the garden!

I ate applesauce!!!!!!! just a little, but I ate. yippee!

Testing

Well Ill try this again...
Yesterday my tabby decided it was having problems.

Jaye, sending Armwraps for your loss. I'm glad you have wonderful memories of Online.
Your kitties are beautiful...

Ohh thanks for posting the daffies! Just so wonderful to see YELLOW, just got smile.
Same feeling to see your Pear tree blossoms, Kathy.

Wonderful news Marion. Many prayers and good thoughts

Crossing fingers thisgoes through.
Waiving hi to all.

Joyce, the therapist is working with her on that but the reaction yesterday wasn't good. It truly is almost hour by hour. She did want to go outside and "putter" this morning. She has an area of her yard that is perfect for a secret garden so big sister started working on it. Progress in both directions.

Will know more next week about trip, prayer it works out. Hope that isn't being selfish on my part.

No, Marion, it isn't selfish. You need a get away more than most of us do!!

Got good news a little while ago, Judy will definitely be coming to the gathering! I'm driving to Indianapolis to pick her up. Steve is driving her that far, cool huh?

Got the present. I got one of those 9X13 Pyrex dishes with a cover and an insulated carrying case. I think those are neat. Wish I had one! LOL! I also got her two dish towels and a pack of 4 dish clothes. Can't believe how much everything costs! Geez.. Spent over $60 just for those few things and a card and bag. Now her sister is getting married in October this year so I'll have to turn around and do it all again later!

The Pyrex thing was $36 at Target, but after I left there I went next door to Kohls and they had the same set but it was in a box instead of just having some cardboard around it. It was $50 so guess I'm lucky I found it for $36!

The shower is tomorrow at 11:30. It's to be at an Irish pub. Now tell me this, why would you want to have a shower at an Irish place the day before St. Pats day?!? Oh well, no one asked my opinion!😛

Joyce, I never cease to be amazed at the cost of kitchenware these days. I can only imagine the cost of some of the dishes I am still using that were wedding gifts.

Whoppee...Judy will be there. So hoping things will work out as I feel responsible for Jaye and Deborah. This isn't fair to them but unfortunately I am really all Sue has now.

I keep thinking positive and the therapist is trying to make it happen. She also thinks I should go but is very aware how unstable things are now.

Tomorrow will be another baby step so we shall see. Besides I need some one who can "oogle" eye candy with me. Somehow it doesn't right to do it with one's daughter!

Oh Marion, so true! I will be so disappointed if you and Kim don't come!

Evening everyone!
Yes Cookie, that's our Lola Belle.
Funny how prices go up when the product is in a much more presentable box. You got some heirloom gifts there. Pyrex is perennial!! I still have a Pyrex pie plate from my ex SIL Oline. You know, I've been very negligent in getting relatives in Singapore wedding presents? My sisters said I'm saving money!

Yay Judy, that is wonderful!! Thank you Steve!! You need a holiday anyway, away from everybody!

It started great this morning.. gave Sis Kathy a call to make sure she's on her bland diet.. and assured her that I was over the blues.
But then later. the floodgates opened again. First, my other ex SIL, Louella called. My shoulder was hers for a while. My emotions were so unsettled that I tried to postpone the tears by staying on FB, I needed some mindless distraction.
It didn't help when my ex called me and reminisced about the past, how Oline had adored and spoiled Zi's kids.
Kel couldn't help me this time as he had to work tonight. Just me, the cats, all that required electricity or some form of signal!
You all have been so good to me, and I can't come here till I'm 'right' in my head.
Here I am, pulled up my big girl panties and I shall cry another time. Seriously, I wish one of you are living physically close to me for only a woman knows how a woman grieves.
Sis Kathy.. sorry I lied.

Marion, please don't fret. We can all say here that Sue's wellbeing should be your utmost priority. She needs to feel secure and needed by her family, I'm sure the therapist must have told you that. To read that she's slowly re entering the world that not too long ago, she willed herself to give up, is really a Hallelujah moment.
Don't rush that babysteps, in case she falls too soon.
Marion, as you said, you're all that Sue has right now. The trip is secondary, there's always another time for fun and laughter.
I'd be one unhappy sistah if you chose to go with a very heavy heart.

Goodnight sistahs. Got 3 hours of a Masterpiece Classic "The Selfridges" to numb my mind. LK, would you believe I do drink coffee at night, and right now is the perfect time.

Jordankitt.... glad you are some applesauce. Have you not been feeling well? Sorry I have a hard time keeping up. I should start writing stuff down. Glad you are eating.
we did enjoy the concert so much last night. It was an amazing time. Lasted 1 and a half hours. Of couse everyone wanted more songs. Peeps were having fun. Even getting out was not to bad only had to wait in a line about ahalf hour. We did gamble some but really do not know how to play to many games. We were laughing at our selves! I di put a dollar in one game pressed the button like 4 times and won 16 dollars thats not a bad return. Some pepole were throwing 200 down on a poked game and lost it. I would be crying!!! But guess they do not care.
It is so cold here today minus wind chills. Sunny but....
we are going to my parents for a nice turkey dinner today looking forward to it so much. They are great pepole.

Jaye, wish we were closer to lend you a shoulder to lean on and an ear or two to bend, but we can always listen to you here. You have my number too if you need to just talk! Grieving is never easy, just when you think y our over it, something gives you a reminder of them, and here come those darn tears again! (((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))

I can't drink caffeine too much anymore, even a glass of iced tea in the daytime will keep me awake, plus it gives me heartburn so bad. So I am trying to give it up.

Does anyone know what I can give our dog blackie for constipation? He has not gone since his shot on Wed. When he goes outside to do his business, it has to be on a leash, so he does not release too much of that shot, so he is not running around like he should. I have switched him to all can food, but nothing is moving.

Grease, LK!! Bacon with all it's fat will do, and if Blackie is still drinking water. Perhaps a mild laxative. Could be since Blackie's forced to be still, he didn't have enough physical
stimulant? But try frying some bacon. If that don't work, at least his coat will shine!!

Thank you so much LK. Woke up to a better day today. No more tears, promised myself that.
I did try prayers yesterday, tried happy thoughts, distractions. But my heart insisted on twisting itself when those calls came in.
Next time something as severe as this happens, I'll give a sister a call, including you.
There'd be strength this evening, as Zi just left a message on FB that she'd be calling me tonight. I have to do the comforting this time as she's close to Oline too.

As for caffeine, it never gave me any heartburns nor interrupt my sleep. Good thing though for my sinuses!!

Ronna, sounds like you and DH had a blast! Did you get a tshirt?? That would have cost more than 16 dollars :D

Rainy and cool here. Will be going to the beach with Kel. He's gonna treat me to a new book. Hmm.. don't think it's gonna be 1 book as I read too fast.

LK, a whole can of Spam or luncheon meat will make Lola use it too!!

i'm going to be baptized at 2:30 pm today! i'm excited

Heavens blessings upon you Kathy. Jesus lives! Amen and amen.

How wonderful Kathy!!

Wonderful news Kathy. I went to the Baptist Church growing up and was "dunked". Later after I was married, Ross and I joined the Methodist Church and was then "sprinkled". The kids asked me if I was covering all for safety sake. Of course they were small at the time but still thinkers. Add an "S" in front and that will work also.

Jaye, I so wish I could take some of this burden off your shoulders. Just know I think of you daily and do love you as family. Head high please and know we all need you!!

Well I am afraid it was steps backwards today. No clue what triggered it but so far I have managed to reassure her I am not abandoning her now or ever. All I can think is she sneakly cut back on her anxiety medicine last night and confessed this morning when I ask. Thankfully her therapist goes to Church where she goes and noticed some changes. After the services she quietly pulled Sue aside and chatted with her....seem to help but still I am concerned.

Beautiful but very windy day here.

Marion i m sending you love and healing to you and your sis.
We have not talked to the kids yet.
We seem to agree on everything. He will let me stay in the house and give me what i asked for.
Here is what happened the other day.
I m planning a get away this weekend March 21-23. I had a bit of a melt down dealing with some things with jessica. I feel guilt . I was in tears and i have been wondering maybe i m unable to move forward with her death. I look back and think, maybe a funeral would have allowed me that closure. ? I told him how i was having trouble dealing with this . well guess what he said..................... wait for it................ Tim replied " i hope you don't blame me for not paying for a funeral for her " , and he said " i just don't want you to have resentment toward me because of it " ............yes ladies he made it about himself !!!!!!! didn't even recognize my feelings , didn't even have a concern that i was struggling emotionaly on this. Didn't say anything regarding my meltdown .... is it me ??

Sending big Tight Armwraps(((((((((((((((((((Marion & Jaye)))))))))))))))))))))))
(((((((((((Sistahs All)))))))))))))))

Yeppers, I am so excited, cant stop "working" with a smile on my face, gonna see everyone!
LOL, only been talking about it for ever now.

Marion, I just keep praying hard for Sue to get better. I had the same thought as Joyce, you DO need this getaway. But of course Sue's well being has to come first. So we will just keep praying. Your being there is big giant step to her healing, you already know that. Hopefully backwards steps are over...
I remember this all too well and I just Love you all the more for being the BEST sister ever.

OMG, Amazing how expensive kitchen things are. Glad you got a good deal.
Jacob has been buying his cooking utensils off and on. What is really nice is they have a "garage" sale at the end of the quarters at school. He has picked up Beautiful cutlery and other pieces for mere $$. For Christmas we got him a really nice Case for his utensils and such...Breenie and i went in as just for that was 60 and that was on sale!
Anyway, Hope the Shower is nice!

Sistah Jaye!! Did you loose my phone #? I'll d-mail you just in case! Telling you again, you can call any time...We all love you to pieces so if you need to talk, cry or whatever, I am only 10 digits away.
and that goes for anyone who just needs to hear a friendly voice..

Anyways just wanted to come say hello...hope everyone is looking forward to Spring!!

Enjoy the day.

Ohh ((((((((((((Sue)))))))))))))))))
So very sorry to hear that.

Sending you big hugs and prayers.

Perhaps you Can have a memorial service. Just a thought that might help.

Kathy, so glad to hear your getting baptized today!

Marion, sorry about the back step, but glad it was nothing major, just make sure when you give her meds, make sure she takes them in front of you.

Sue, sorry to hear there is no compassion from hubby. Some men, just don't have it in them!

marion, I was dunked! it felt good

:)

Congratulations Kathy. I was dunked too - 58 years ago when I was 12...

Congrats, Sissy! God Bless!

Sue, you didn't really expect more than that, did you? Can't change the stripe on a skunk!!!

Jaye, hugs coming your way!

Are you all well now, LK?

Shower was good. Brought some leftover food home. So had snack type stuff for supper. Have dessert for later, too!

Still coughing a bit, some days are good, others not too good! I go back wed, for a follow up.

Glad you had a good shower!

I know Cookie,,,,, i know. I hated having a melt down while on the phone with him. It just came out ! uhhg.
I m glad i m going away this weekend.
COngrats on the dunking Kathy.
LK sounds like your on the mends. Hope the follow up goes well.
not much going on here.
i did clean house and it feels and smells much better LOL. I forget how a clean house can make a person feel better and lift a spirit :)
Even Lucy smells better LOL

Showers will be coming our way soon for the gbaby. Looking forward to it. Um yes we both got a tshirt at theconcert and yes they were more tha 16 dollars. Oh well neat.

I'm back with a new lease on life LOL Picked up my computer today and they showed me a little about windows 8. Like I'm going to remember!! But I can hit the windows key on keyboard and it goes back to what I am used to. Will be playing with windows for a while. Got a HP and it came with new keyboard and mouse. All those darn cords had me a little crazy, got a cord left over, don't know what I did wrong, but so far everything is working. I know one cord is for my camera. I had the Geek Squad transfer all my data and they even did a back up CD with everything on it. I had a lot of viruses on it and those darn hackers always out there messing with everyone's computer. The cleaner I purchased for $30 is a scam too. Wish I had knowledge like these young people who helped me out.

Sorry to hear about medical problems. My DH hasn't started on the chemo/radiation treatment yet. Doctor is trying a different chemo and see if that will work. The PSA is still going up, hoping this new chemo med will work.

BTW, I didn't get all that cleaning done, but did clean out my pantry and did a lot of dusting in my office.

Good morning!!

LK, hope you'll get better SOON. I'm sure your sides are hurting you with all that coughs!

My sister in Christ too!! ((((((((((Sis Kathy)))))))))))))))))) Wish I could attend your baptism ceremony!
I was 'dunked' in a huge ceremony, that included.. surprise.. surprise.. my ex!! Marriage may have failed but the love for God remains. Not that we don't have faith in Him, we just don't have faith in ourselves.
Sis some underground churches here make you handle a snake!! Ewww..

Got the hugs Cookie, and Barb.. Thank you.

Marion, any recovery is hard, and expect some inclinations from your sister to 'step back' now and then........... just like an alcoholic. There's no overnight cure. With you and family showing how much she matters will fully overide her will to destroy herself. Same here, I wish I can take some of that pain away from you.

Got your number sistah Judy. Thank you.
You're right Judy, good utensils for a pro kitchen are outrageously priced! I believe in getting good knives, and they last long too.
Thrilled that Jacob is serious in his career choice. He'll be doing something he loves. One day, we'll see him on Food Network!! Go Jacob!

Pegi, enjoy your new PC. Now you won't get hiccups when trying to download games!
Our choice has always been HP
Your house will be so lonely without its dust bunnies friends. Lolol!!

What concert will be next, Ronna? Tell your DH that the best one I've been to was Eric Clapton.

Oh Sue. Agreeing with LK there, some men don't get it!! Either they're not sensitive to what we want, or too self absorbed to be taught!!
I would leave notes for ex, after arguments, hoping he'd get the message.
My sister's soon to be ex, finally got it!!! After reading the petition!


My sister did call last night, and she's going through funeral clothes too. Her BFF has only months. That dreaded C. So, God made me forget my sorrow, and I became the comforter. We talked for 2 hours!! But it was cathartic for both of us.
Kel managed to squeeze in a hello, that's all.

Cool day this morning. Kel will be in school all week, and that means nights at home! Yay! So wish he'd transfer to days, but the pay is better for night shift.

Happy St. Patrick's day sistahs.



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