Rm 296 "Sweet Interruptions" Hotel

Such wonderful news, LK!!! I am very happy for you.

Long gone are the days when you could stay at the same job and end up with a nice retirement package. DH wasn't lucky enough to be one of those people so no retirement package and small social security. My 53 year old son has been out of work for years, I have sent out so many resumes for him, but seems like everyone is ignoring him. Now he has medical problems and finally is seeing a doctor about them. He has been a great help to me since DH has passed and I'm thankful for that. Seems we all have traveled a long hard journey.

(((Hugs))) Jaye, prayers for all those in need. E-waste collection tomorrow. Tim is gathering all the old VCR;s, etc. and wanted to know if he should take my old Dell computer. I don't know why I'm keeping it because it will never be used again. I finally talked myself into letting it go. That is one reason I have so much clutter.

Hugs back Pegi. Don't hang on to obsolete material stuffs... they just take up space.
Sorry about your son. Guess God has a reason for that, if he had been working, he won't be available in your time of great need.

Pegi, have him talk to DR about applying for disability. It's a long hard road to get it and sometimes a lawyer is required.

been having health issues with grand son. we accidently overdosed him on lithium for 2 weeks.
long story

Sis, Kaden will recover. Prayers said for him this morning, and will continue this evening.
Take care of yourself too.

Great suggestion there Karen!

Where is everyone today ??????
Here in Ohio .......Electric went off for a few minutes at 10:30 this morning phone has been off since then .I hate not having a dial tone ! Oh yeah and snow ,yes we actually seen snow with the rain today ........ :(~ Not at all ready for this yucky weather !!!!

I am finally here! Can't believe I had the energy to stop at the post office, Dollar General, CVS and Hills Grocery.. all across the border about 15 miles away.
From the grocery store I went straight to sis Carolyn's home but she was still shopping at WM. Her DH chatted with me for a while and told me that Japanese Persimmons should be ripe by now!!
Aha moment there. If you google our property, you'd see tall weeds! So I have not checked on the tree.
Got home, just unload the cold meats, put on long sleeves, covered part of my face with a scarf (mosquitoes), pack a bag in my hind pocket, phone in another and tote the weedeater to make a path to the tree!
Glad I did that!! What a bounty!! Last year it was a poor crop, only 4. This year it's 3 dozens!! Only 10 are ripe. Left the rest for a few days more. I am happy, praise God for returning some necessary energy.
Was going to take a pic of the tree, but I forgot the disk.
Out of breath typing this and I still have to return to the truck to unload the rest of the groceries especially furbabies' food.

Whew!

Glad to her you have energy today Jaye, but please don't over do it.

That is another fruit I have never tried. I think they are grow here.

I am back home.

Ha Old Miss just spanked Alabama.

Kathy, I just went back and read the past few days. Sending prayers for you and the family.

I think my son did mention disability to the doctor because he wants to see what orthopedic doctor says. I know it is a long road, I've know people who had to wait 3 years, but got paid from the day they started the claim. One friend who was still very young when she lost her DH had to go on disability several years later and when she finally got it she had a check for $18,000 too, and of course spent it foolishly. All we can do is see what happens.

At 5 PM the temp was still 91 degrees, and snow in Ohio!! I'll trade some heat for some cold.

It will help if his Dr. backs him up.

When I first went in to apply for SS, the man helping me with forms, asked if planned on going back to work as I was laid off then. I said no as I was also recovering from a heart attack. He said "Oh do you want me to put in for disability for you?" I said no but I have often wondered if it would have gone through as all I have heard is the problems people have claiming it.

I thought a nice warm shower would help me sleep, WRONG. I read a while then laid in bed for couple of hours. Watched TV all about the life of Augusta Christy then back to bed. No sleep so played Canasta on computer. If this keeps up I'll ask for sleeping pills. Too bad I can't garden in the dark. LOL And the hot flashes continue too. The quietest part of the day though.

Have a friend who fought major depression years ago and she went to social security and they said no on her claim because she could fill out all their papers by herself. You never know what they will do.

Pegi don't get on sleeping pills that are nasty ! Get something like xanax for anxiety they will help you sleep ! And magnesium relaxes the muscles and helps with sleep to , that is the only thing that helps with my leg cramps at night to (I get leg cramps from the fibromyalgia) .

When I hurt my back and could not work anymore, I filed for disability, it took 3 years and was only approved after I hired a lawyer. It cost me nothing, the lawyers got a fee after it was approved. and yes, I got paid from the first day I started the claim.

Pegi, I sure hope you get some sleep soon. your body needs the rest.
Synda, thanks for mentioning magnesium. I have been getting leg and toe cramps. I am going to try that!

LK, persimmons are delicious. I was used to the old fashion big persimmons that you only eat when soft. Never when they're firm, that's when you can't avoid the astringency. The one I grew is the grafted Japanese persimmon. They turn orange but still firm. Eat like an apple. My church sister didn't trust me until I ate one in front of her. Her DH still eats them when they're overripe and too soft!!!

Thank you for your prayers Sisters and brother Ernie.

I went to church, drove and walked without a cane!! Feels good to hear His words among believers. It's been a couple of years, and I truly enjoyed singing my heart out and praising Him. It's a small country church, and many came up to welcome me.
Can't do this without your prayers. My faith has been tested, and I am holding my head up and make the devil mad!!
After that, I took a long country drive. Noticed the gas was low, pulled at a station, can't undo the gas cap.
A group of Harley riders were nearby, and I asked one to do it for me. He even wanted to pump the gas. There are still nice people out there.

Brother Ernie, that's not nice to taunt Sis Kathy that way!! Lolol!
My cubs lost too and when Auburn the score went to 31 / 7.. I turned off the tv!

Pegi, I slept for you last night. Was out like a light at 8.30! Try the magnesium, might work for you.

My doctor backed me up, turned down, hired a lawyer, still got turned down. It's getting tougher in NC and also it all depends which SS Doctors they sent you too. Some are just too blind to see who needs and who doesn't.
I was unlucky to get less compassionate doctors. you'd think at my age, it would be easy. But both think I'm not too sick not to work and question the long wait before filing. Told them I was honest, didn't need help then for my meds and doctors appts.. and when the meds doubled up, tests cost more.. I need help.
Oh well.... I pray to God no one gets rejected when she/he needs.


Darn, interrupted by a telemarketeer. Talked to her in Indonesian saying I don't speak English!! Hope my number's permanently scratched off! That no calls list doesn't mean anything.

I'll try magnesium and see if that helps. Had some pills her anxiety for DH and when nurse destroyed all the addicted ones she added that one. I should have saved that atavan for myself .

I was feeling pretty good, took a pain pill for my back, and went out in back. Didn't stay out there long as temps. are in the 90's. All the plants are looking so sad, One Asian neighbor was out on the roof of his house with a blower and getting all the pine needles off.. He could have done mine too, especially the patio roof, I know it is full of them. I think he will leave the needles for his lawn man to clean up.

Still a very long waiting list for the "Outlander". Put James Patterson's new book on hold and it may be a year before I get to read that one.

hi everyone
Not much going on here
getting closets cleaned out , more for donation pile.
some halloween decorations up.

My mini schnauzer Sami has passed away. She wouldn't eat, just drank water. Now Darwin and Samantha can go fishing together. Now I can grieve for both of them. He loved Sami a lot.

So sorry to hear that Pegi. Sending prayer's.

So sorry Pegi, hard to lose our furry loves too.

Pegi there are not really words to make it ok to lose a buddy only words that are meant to comfort you. I am so awkward at this I usually try to hide in hopes I can wake and it's all over. I am so sorry you lost your buddy. Go fill the hole in your heart with a new puppy. To do so will force you to find happiness ,I know this because I have had many buddies. The three Golden reteriver's are now 10,10 and 5. One of the three is very much daddy's girl she never gets far from me. She is 10 and I watch her like a hawk. So far so good.May your sweet memories hold yo while your grief passes.

Pegi - what Ernie said..........
(((((((((Pegi))))))))) losing your Sami is hard, I know....
I never could get another cat when I lost our Baby........ she was family.
Now, I want a budgie :-)

Susan we have budgies five grown ups and two baby's. We also have five cockatiels ,five Chinese pheasants and 6 new little hens that I call working girls. We are getting 4 to five eggs a day from them.We also have two cats and a green house bunny lola mini animal farm. No income all out go lol..

lol well, when you say "eggs" are you talking chicken eggs, from laying hens? (your "Working girls")?

yep lol working girls

I'd love to get a few "working girls" . Two or three would be plenty for us. Maybe next year, hubby is busy getting the rabbits set up now.

So sorry about Sami. Hugs....

((((((((((Pegi))))))))))))))))))))
Never easy to lose a kid, at least you know deep in your heart that Sami will be reunited with Darwin.

Lord certainly put friends for me in the right places.
For years, Kel and I attended a church in another town, he quit when his ex wife started going to the church.
Yesterday afternoon, sister Carolyn told me that after weeks of ex wife and daughter's absence. they showed up and for prayer request, they asked the congregation to pray for Kel and Ida May (his mother). Sis Carolyn instantly piped up and said "Pray for Jaye too, she needs prayers".
They had forgotten that we were members of that church and the regulars plus Pastor knew us very well. Why ask for prayers for only those two when I'm still here?
God doesn't like evil, and that's very malicious of them. Sis Carolyn has always asked for prayers for me in that church.
I wanted to show up for evening service, but somehow Lord calmed me down and I know He will do the fighting for me.

He came home last night, acted stupid asking me whether I missed him. He don't even bother to call me for 2 days, and I wanted so bad to slap his face.
Nope, not worth my energy.
I didn't even tell him that I'm aware his mother had been talking. Guess MIL wanted her back in Kel's life for Patty can be easily manipulated.

This morning, going to the P.O., I almost got into a wreck, wasn't paying attention. I put the brakes in time, if not I won't be writing this.
Lord moved me then to approach 'praying strangers'. At the P.O., I knocked on a car window parked next to me, asked the passenger whether he believes in prayers.
Of course it stumped him, replied he is, and I asked him to pray for this stranger.
Then his wife got my name and said she'd ask her aunt who's a prayer warrior to do so. They are blacks, and strangers, and believe in prayers. Lord taught me not to be ashamed in asking for prayers, for at one time, I keep my needs to myself.

Sorry Ernie and sisters that you are again subjected to this.
If I'm not honest with you all, I can't be honest with myself.
I am still waiting on the Lord, sounds like a broken record, but He doesn't put me here for no reasons.

Off to do mindless chores.. love to all.

Jaye, HE directed you to those wonderful people for prayers for you!
Glad to hear y our OK!

hello everyone
Jaye glad to hear your ok.
Pegi i m so sorry to hear of your loss. :( . Our fur babies are so precious to us. ((())))
not much here
made 135 gal of apple cider today. Oct is our busiest month ...
then grocery store
cleaned out freezer. yuk at the bottom of my freezer.... :0

good morning everyone.

Morning. Coffee is ready.
Jaye, please know we are still holding you in our prayers!

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Thanks for the coffee. Can't seem to get my body moving this morning, Maybe that cup of joe will help. Going to be missing my Sami, especially the snorting she used to do. You could always tell where she was because of the weird noises she made. Don't know if that was a schnauzer thing or that she just was different. Thanks for all your concerns.

Prayers for all in need.

busy day today
gym
errands
then found a wonderful boutique , spent time trying on clothes. Found jeans that don't sit low on the waist ! and some nice sweaters.
rained most the day today
((((jaye))))
(((Pegi))))

Well Jaye, you aren't gonna believe it but look who came to live at our house.
We are not usually a cat home but I decided to look for one for DGSs wife for her B'day. We picked her up today, her name is Cleo...I call her Cleocatra. She a Maine Coon/Rag Doll. Very sweet and is fitting in well. We went to pet supplies to get what was needed for her, I called back to where we had gotten her to see what she had been eating and was told...Oh just any old adult food. Grrrrrrrr. Got her a good kitten food and she gobbled it up. Has used the litter box and seem able to find her way around so I think all will be fine. She was very interested in my birds but no way she can get at them. Dogs are very interested in her too but no problems so far.

good morning
Oh what a cute little kitty.
I have been getting tired lately don't know why ? just don't seem to have any get up and go .

Oh she's beautiful!

Good morning sisters and brother!

Cleocatra brought a huge smile to my face! She'd fit in nicely here Karen! How sweet of you, not a meow mama, but willing to consider your DGS wife's happiness!

The Lord has been leading me on to more of Kel's selfish plots. The human part of me want to confront him, but am forcing myself to just wait on Him. Not easy, when you want answers now, and daily I say I'll forgive all who transgress against me. Let His will be done.

Thank you for your prayers.
The Angels protected me again yesterday. Had to go to WM on my own, since Kel won't be able to do it this morning, having to bring MIL to the doctor.
I made the 30 min. trip safely there.
But on the way back, the setting sun blocked my view. This huge orb of the most brightest orange blind my vision. The visor didn't help as the whole windshield was covered by this intense light.
I had to drive to a crawl.. there were no vehicles in front of me to guide my way.. just this sun.
All of a sudden clearly, an 18 wheeler swerved to avoid me, after I heard the horn.
Thinking I was staying on my side of the road, not realising that the road takes a curve, I was in the other lane.
As fast as that happened, the 'new' road I was on, avoided the setting sun.
This is the 3rd time in less than a month that God has sent angels to protect me from harm.

Now I know, this foolish thought of wanting to go to Him soon, got to go. He loves me so much that He doesn't want a mere man to push me over the edge.

Your prayers for me, God has heard. Thank you sisters.
I'm here.