Soooooooooooo....saturday whats new????

Sober 178 days and so proud of me. Prayers for our American families who have been touched by the horrific storms across our nation. The damage shown is similar to Japan's tsunami.
Just finished reading "Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo. Real life story about a family's journey with their young son's death while on the operating table, at age 4, and his resuscitation, and their lives afterward. I saw Todd and Colton on Fox & Friends one morning. I felt compelled to get it for me and Emma, our 10 year old Gdaughter. The read is easy and geared toward a young audience. The story is scary, but very uplifting and positive. The parents demonstrated GREAT restraint in NOT putting words or idea's In Colton's head. Information garnered came out of Colton with few leading questions. I am so grateful I found it and look forward to Emma reading it and sharing her ideas on it. Anyone going through a loss of a loved one should read it. Peace and comfort bloom forth.
Not much on our plate for today. Hubby whipped me good at 4 games of cribbage. Both of us got awesome cards to boot. His VA pain meds arrived today and that is SO GOOD.
Our son, Angus, age 27, made the decision to go to Montana. Has an apartment lined up. Organic Co-Op out there has been phone interviewing him and called him yesterday offering him a wonderful position. He is so scared, so excited, has a ton to do and needs to focus on what needs to be done first, second, etc. His current work place is so SAD to see him go, but they are being so supportive of his dream.. Angus suffers with OCD, ADHD, and tunnel vision. Asking for good vibrations from you all to help him on this journey. He can't wear a Traveling Bra, but maybe get a Traveling Cup. 
Love my new Bali bras, comfort all around.
Wishing you all a joyous weekend. Stay safe and happy and pain free--physically & mentally. Some of us have life altering issues on our plates--we are here for you.

Don't know where Angus is going in Montana, but I loved my five years there. Great people, friendly, wonderful places. It was the best five years of my life. I grew up a lot, gained lots of confidence in myself moving so far from home and family and friends. After that, I knew I could do anything.

I was in SW Montana (Anaconda), BTW. Good luck to him.

Bozeman, my spelling sucks. I have to goggle the area to find it. Thanks & hugs.

Hello Margo and all,
    Quiet day. Taking papers to be shredded at a local church. Then I am supplying fruit for our Saturday night friendship time before service. It's a lot of fruit. They will split the cost w/ me, but it has to be sliced, peeled, or whatever. So some work but worth the effort.  Have a wonderful day.   Mag

Good morning Margo and everyone......

Just stopping in quick to check in with everyone.

Margo....you are sure busy...hope you manage a little time for yourself somewhere in each day.

Cindy...my heart breaks for you. Losing a child would be the worst pain ever.

Hope all is well with Judy...worried about her!

Prayers to so many in need.

Have a great Saturday!!

Love and hugs....connie d

Hi All,
I am overwhelmed with my own "stuff" right now but I do feel so sorry for those of you that are handling your own life issues.
My Mom is now in rehab. It's kind of shocking- more for me than for her. My vacation is almost over and I'm more stressed than when I started it. Such is life... I know you have all heard me say that I love when life is more boring... I'm not as good at handling the big stuff. My Mom could only go to one rehab in the area because of her crummy insurance. So instead of the nicer rehab in the town where I work she is in Stockton, which will be a much longer drive for me after work...I also need to get all of her bank stuff moved and take over her bills, etc. I just want to sleep for a few days and forget all of it. My Mom's Mom died at a slot machine... it is a much preferred way to go - I will tell you that. My Mom is in a bad position. She cancelled her long term care policy because she insisted that she would never go like this. Now she is bedridden, losing her brain inch by inch, and laying next to a woman who is vacuuming mucous from her throat many times a day. Thank you for listening to my thoughts. I know that I ramble on. Hope you are all enjoying a beautiful day. I am really going to try to enjoy some peaceful moments!
Julia

Hi Margo and my OFF family:

I slept really late ... got up at 9:30 and decided to roll over and go back to sleep. Next thing I knew, it was 11:38. Juliette wasn't even in bed with me.
 
It's cloudy and looks like we'll get some rain. At least that's what my body is telling me ... I have a headache. But off to work I go today. We have a new victim, a young woman. She seems nice. But of course we have not set her up with the proper passwords, etc., to work. She doesn't even have a keycard to get in and out of the building.

Anyway ... good to see y'all. Not much happening here. Work tonight again. I don't have a day off until Wednesday ... they switched my days off again ... wish they would settle on the days so I could plan things.

 Just time for a quick check in.  Beautiful day today.  Went to my half marathon training, recovery week so we did just 3.6 miles, but I pretty much jogged the whole way.  Yup, I'm running now.  Still in shock.  Going to take my dog to the park, then massages later with hubby for our 26th Anniversary, which was Thursday.  Then out to dinner.  Got to find a place.

My son won his soccer game today, to tomorrow it's back to Turlock (2 hours each way) for the finals.

Hope you all have a great weekend.
HUGS!
Jan

HI all,

Back from Springfield, MO at another cousin's. Had a wonderful 2 days. So close to Jan C but just couldn't manage to get to her or for her to get to me. We had to leave early today to get back to St. Louis by noon.

My cousin's farm of 15 acres includes a beautiful, clear running stream, miniature horses, donkeys, llamas, ducks, and chickens. Forgot. . 4 dogs  too. We had a wonderful time wading in the water and picking out pretty stones. Weather has been mostly great. I actually got a bit of color on my neck from all of the sunshine. 

I head home late tomorrow hoping for a bump as the flight appears to be about totally booked! You know me; I'm always looking for a free ticket!

Even when I don't post, you are all in my thoughts. Julia, I've been where you are and it is heart breaking. Judy G thinking of you and your mom too. With Mother's Day in just a week my mom is in my thoughts too.

My dear mom lost her first born, Max Ray, at age 3 years right at Mother's Day. Cut flowers always reminded her of that sorrowful time. Tho it's so hard I try to remember that my mom lived such a full life; not all happy times for sure, but a life filled with so much depth, love, and all that makes life worth living. When she had finished here, she wrapped things up and went quietly into the dawn on April 23, 2007. Four years already. . .

Looking forward to getting home to Mike, Maggie, and my yard. Hope to have the rest of this week off before resuming subbing just 3 days a week for the rest of the school year.

 

Karen,
   I was reading your post about your Mom. My Mom passed on April 23, 2007. I can't believe she has been gone 4 years. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and sometimes I feel she has been gone a very long time. Miss her alot.  Mag