What New Thursday!.............

Good Morning.....I guess, I had a terrible nightmare and woke up and can't go back to sleep. I dreamt my husband had died and it felt so real.....it is hard to shake that feeling. I would like to go wake him up , but that would not be nice.....so I am talking to you guys. I think I have been worrying about him a lot lately....so I guess that your subconscious comes through sometimes.

I hope that all of you have a good day. I will check back later.Hugs, Marti

good morning, marti !
i had one like that not long ago--it was very real and very frightening....

so what is in the game plan for you today?
today is plasma day for me so after work, i will pick up michael and we will drive to findlay, have some lunch and knock around til time to donate.

hugs and prayers.......

Good Morning Marti and Friends, Can't quite figure out the editing feature for this Mac at the hotel in Philipsburg. Guess I should just be glad that I can drop in for a chat! Sorry to say that Eileen's former boss wasn't home. I stopped by 3 times and finally just left a note and a picture. Left my email address so that if they want to get in touch they can. We've enjoyed our short visit here. Mike was anxious about his visit with his brother but that turned out well. Last night they did "brother time" at local joint and I turned in early at the hotel. Enjoyed the lounge and visiting with several of the guests. I've never met a stranger so I made new friends! Today after meeting Mike's brother for breakfast we head to Darby to spend the night with Aunt Cleo. Tomorrow is the wedding in Missoula and then home on Saturday to repack before heading to Hannah and Clara's on Sunday. . . The trip has been bittersweet. Mike's brother was left the 130 yr old house on a hill when their dad died in 2001. He is n ot maintaining the house even minimally and owes 2 years in back taxes. I'm sure no homeowner's is being paid. He's a heavy smoker and drinker. We fear they one day everything, including him, will go up in smoke. . . . Nothing we can do, but it's sad to see. I'm not a picky person but after seeing the interior of the house yesterday, there is no way that I'll ever stay there again. I mean I've seen bachelor digs before but this needs the health department to condemn it. A dumpster would be the place to start and just scrape everything out. Years of kitchen grease, smoke, no maintenance. And old houses definitely need special care. It has a beautiful view, not a large house, but could be so cute. High ceilings, wainscoting, the old Victorian/Craftsman style that I love so much. There's an old clawfoot tub and a pedistal sink in the old shed out back. I know they weigh a ton, but I'd sure love to have them to put in the unfinished bathroom downstairs at the new house. I think I smell coffee. This place is a combo hotel/ b and b. Our keys were in an envelope at the back door when we arrived. Instructions said to "turn on the pot" in the morning if we want coffee early. Just 10 rooms in all around a central study/lounge/library all overlooking main street. You all have a good one and take care.

Hi Karen,
Your trip sounds fun but hard (emotionally). Tom and I will be doing a B&B vacation in August. 3 nights on Capital Hill in Seattle walking distance from my son's apt, one night in Friday Harbor, then one night in Winthrop. We will just stay around the house for the rest of our vacation. We haven't had a real vacation for about 6 years.
That is so sad to hear about the house and all. Mostly about your BIL.
Take Care and have good travels,
Cheryl

Oh, sorry you couldn't see them, but I understand. Hope you had a good time in Montana. Thanks for trying.

Eileen, I stopped on my way out of town about 9am on Thursday. Caught Trilby picking up her paper on the porch and talked for a few minutes. Didn't have the nerve to ask for a picture that early! She was so nice. Dean was on the phone with their son in Alaska so I didn't get to meet him. They were AMAZED at your transformation! I have their address if you'd like it.

Yes, please, e-mail me with it. I'm glad you got to meet her at least. Thanks for trying again.

Good morning everyone.   Sorry, I haven't been around much this week.
Marti, that is a scary dream and it always feels so real when you wake up.
I have just been having wierd dreams lately and a lot of them.  I dreamed the other day my mom was pregnant.  For one thing, my mom has been dead for 13 years and another she would be 88 years old if she was still alive.  But I think in my dream she was younger but I wasn't.  WEIRD!
Not much going on for me. Just working.
My good friend at work finally came back this past Monday.   She has been off for more than two months. Her husband had cancer and died a couple weeks ago.  I am glad to see her back but not under the cir****tances.  Did not want her husband to die.
And I don't remember if I told you my friend that had been fighting cancer the last 5 years died a month ago. The cancer would just not quit returning. She had 5 major surgeries in those 5 years and gave it her all.
Well, better get going. Need to get ready for work.
Take care,
Mickey

Mickey, I so hate seeing anyone suffer. When quality of life becomes non existant I firmly believe it is ok to quit fighting and let go. Often it is harder on the survivors than the person who decides that it is their time to leave this earth. When the suffering ends I feel a peace even tho I miss the loved one. I rarely recall dreams. I seldom get into a deep sleep and I think that is the REM sleep when you dream. When I do dream they are usually strange combining people and events from many stages of my life! Don't even want to know what they might mean!

Marti, sometimes it's such a relief when you finally become fully awake and realize it WAS a dream! I've gotten so angry at Mike in a dream that he's lucky I didn't have a cast iron skillet in my hand! Dreams can seem so real. Hugs,