What's New Sunday?

Hello, Everyone.  Hope that your Saturday was a good one.

We got up early and did our grocery shopping.  There was some increased traffic due to the Wine and Seafood Festival that was going on down by the bay -- but not too bad.  I was able to find everything on my grocery list, too, which isn't always the case -- especially when there is a big event going on.  Having more than normal winter traffic on the highway reminds me that tourist season is just around the corner -- heavy traffic will be the norm then.  Our favorite time of the year is winter, early spring, and early fall when traffic thins out.

We took the day off from visiting our mom's.  Hubby has a couple of things to do for his mom tomorrow, so we'll be seeing both moms while we we're at the assisted living facility where they live.  My mom is 88 and Ron's mom is 89.  Their birthdays are one year and ten days apart. 

My mom's behavior is changing due to her dementia.  She has become more negative and somewhat testy.  Of course, she has been here three years this coming June and has grown tired of living.  Ron's mom has a completely different outlook on things.  She, is, for the most part pretty with it still -- except during the late afternoon and evenings when she can become quite disoriented. 

I got some things done today in preparation for our trip next month to CA to empty out Ron's mom's house and ready it for being rented.  It felt good to be able to cross some things off my to-do list rather than to be adding to it.

Hope your Sunday is relaxing and restorative.

Cindy P.

Don't like to bring sad news, but I would like to ask everyone to remember a friend, Nina, in your prayers.  Nina is a poster on OH, normally on the Texas Message Board.  Today she lost her 25 year old son.  He was in a car wreck.  Hold Nina up, please.  A parent just isn't supposed to bury their child.  But we all know there is a reason for everything.

Please forgive me for anything you might deem wrong about this post, as I am typing it and can not read it through the tears in my eyes.

Oh my God George,I am so sorry to hear this. Your friend Nina and her entire family are in my prayers.

***HIJACK***

George...I just read your post. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Nina's son. What a tragedy.

I am sendings prayers her way.

Hugs...connie d

Good Morning Cindy and OFF family, I went to sleep way too early so here I am wide awake at 2am. I'll play here awhile and then perhaps I'll be able to get a few more hours.

Cindy, it is so hard to keep a positive outlook for oneself when someone is dragging you down. Knowing that your mom is well taken care of and that you can check on her frequently is sometimes the best you can do. I do think they grow tired of being "here." Tho my mom had many younger friends she weekly heard of some friend or family member's illness or death. That must be so hard.

George, my parents lost their first child at age 3 to tetanus from an infected cut. They NEVER got over it. You're so right. A parent should never have to experience the death of a child. My condolences to your friend and you. We grieve for those we love. It always makes me want to hold those I love tighter.

On a lighter note we had friends for lunch yesterday. This couple lived next door to us when we first married. Many fond memories of sharing movies and popcorn. We lived in a duplex with a connected laundry room for almost 3 years. That has been 35  years ago. They moved a couple of hours away about 30 years ago but we've stayed in touch. She's the one I'm going to Italy with on April 9th so we were making plans for our trip. It was a nice day.

Picked up a queen bed frame for FREE from freecycle.com and am calling about an antique armoire on Craigslist today. We need storage in our master bath for towels, bathroom supplies, hot tub chemicals. I love old wardrobe/armoires. Can't wait to look at this one.

I've rambled enough and am heading back to bed or out to the hot tub. Not sure which! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Good morning all ~

Cindy - It is tough raising parents.
George - there is nothing to forgive, your heart is sad and I shall offer my prayers too.
Karen - the jokes you sent were hillarious - thanks

My mechanic finally got around to looking at my car.  It is time to put the old Malibu to rest. BummerWe went car shopping but I was not in the mood to make a commitment.

This morning we are going to get our little M&M and take them on an outing. That is always a fun time. Melanie's favorite passtime is SHOPPING. Matthew is content to walk and look as he holds my hand. He hasn't developed the shopping bug yet.

On Friday I had a good time visiting with our oldest grand and his 5 year old, our GREAT granddaughter, Samara. Mara loved the big box of Leggo's. She is quite creative. There I go ... being a proud grandma again. How did I get OLD enough to have a GREAT grand?

Kisses
Annette

Good morning everyone.  Like Cindy I am visiting my Momma.  She is in an assisted living place and I fear she is starting into dementia.  Her PCP seems to think it is just depression, but her behavior is changing in ways that are scarey.  I can only be here a week, and the longer I stay the more worried I become.  She WILL NOT move closer to my sister or I.  This place has a nursing home as well, and they do care for dementia patients, but I don't think she will get quality care.  My Sis and I are each thousands of miles away from her!

George, we will keep your friend in our prayers.  I saw the post about her on another forum as well.  I can't imagine losing a child!

I am only getting online when Mom does her AM and PM meditating because I want to spend as much time with her as possible.  All she really wants to do is visit and reminisce.  Which is OK with me.  I do think part of her problem is depression, but there is more going on.

Everyone have a fantabulous day!

Good Sunday morning to Cindy and everyone.
Cindy my mom had ahlzheimers and it was very hard to see her that way.  Actually, when my mom died, I felt like I had actually lost her 6 years before.  Her body was here but it was not my mom.
George, my heart goes out to Nina.  That is one thing that scares me the most is losing one of my kids or my grandson. No, we are not suppose to have to bury our children.  Please do not apologize for anything, we can tell you have a good heart.
Lauren, so glad your dog is doing better and at home.
On Friday here in lovely KS it was in the 60's, on Friday night the wind started blowing actually gusting from the north.  It was freezing here yesterday.  Just chilled me to the bone. Of course silly me, I was out in the cold weather.  But it was for a good cause, I went to a basketball tournament that my grandson was in.   It was double elimination, so they did not last long.  The first game wasn't good at all, the team they were playing was really good.  And the parents and grandparents of that team were pretty mouthy, I was having a hard time not saying anything or smacking them silly. LOL  I did turn around and give one guy a dirty look for something he said. I think he was a grandfather.  People are soooo rude sometimes and then we wonder why our kids are the way they are.   I had evidence right there why young kids turn out the way they do.  This was a fun time that some idiots turn into a miserable time.
Then the second game was pretty even.  Our kids were doing good and leading at half time and then something happened the second half. They lost by 2 points.  But the parents were a lot nicer and the game was more relaxed.  It was a tournament for kids all around the NE part of KS.  The home team was the not so nice people. 
Not much else going on with me.  Will need to get ready for church here in a bit.
Take care,
Mickey
 

Good Morning Cindy and OFFers,

Still pretty cold in our neck of the woods and I am really tired of it.

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. I do read everyday but just haven't had the gumption to post....

News around here...we have a new dog! I had been looking for about a year and finally found one at Spokanimal, our local shelter, one of them anyway. She is sooooo sweet. My husband is not a dog person but he agreed to get her after meeting her, and he LOVES her. She is a springer/border collie mix and so so smart and so sweet. We found out at the vet that she is only about 11 months old. We have taught her a few tricks and she is friends now with our old doxie. So...that is the good news here.
Bad news is my husbands company is closing down and moving to Taiwan. They will be laying off a bunch tomorrow then the rest in a couple of months....we think. He will find out tomorrow. I am hoping he is one of the last laid off so we can keep the health insurance longer. That will be one of the worst parts. We cant afford the COBRA so....I have insurance at my job but it's not that great and will of course cost to add Tom and Beth...he has been there 12 years and being 50 makes it harder to find work...plus, just like everyone, work now is hard to find, period.
Beth is doing well, and I am liking my job. We have a roof over our head, family, friends and 2 nice dogs...
So we count our blessings and hopefully all will work out.

Karen, it sounds like you are having fun visiting with friends and enjoying your home. Would love to meet up with you between your travels sometime when it warm.
Laureen, hope your sweet boy is feeling better and you are getting to get some cuddles and petting in...our dogs are people too....
Cindy, I  am sorry you are going through the health issues with parents. I am a social worker at a rehab/nursing facility and many of my residents are long term care and have dementia. It seems to be the hardest on the families and is one of the cruelest diseases.
Annette, you surely can not be a great grandma! No way!
George, I am sorry for the loss of your friend.
Linda, am waiting with bated breath to hear how the date went.
Thinking of all of you and sorry if I missed someone...I think with every hot flash I lose a few brain cells....seriously!

Take care all...
Cheryl

check out the new stimi;as bill about helping to pay cobra for quite a few months....i think about 60% of it...not real sure....might want to check that out before he gets laid off......Jan