Wonderful Wet Wednesday

Trish,

Sorry you are having a melancholy day and hope that you can feel better soon. 

This time of year is a tough one for me as well, with 9-11 approaching I find myself saddened for the losses that occurred, having known two people personally who perished that day, as well as having worked in 1 WTC for 8 years, after that happened my Mom got worse and died a month later. . .  death of loved ones and close friends is never easy and it does not matter how many years go by, a loss is a loss.

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Laureen

Laureen, My father in law was living with us in 2001 and had been for several  years. Started out a few months out of the  year (winter) and then returning home to Montana. Gradually stayed longer and longer until he just took over the family room about the last 4 years of his life.

I was off work and recovering from knee replacement surgery on 9-11. I came through just as it had happened. I sat with Dad for a while, in shock as we all were. As I left the room, he thought I was out of earshot and said, "Perhaps I should have been in the towers."  He was so miserable and so trapped in a failing body. He died a bit more than a month later on Halloween afternoon.

Trish, yes tho we have memories of those we love to sustain us it is still not the same as having them physically "here." That's why I believe it is so important to show our love and friendship in the here and now. Take care.

Morning Monica, OFFr's,

I sure hope your travels go well with a minimum of stress.

Last night I was in bed at 8 and watching television with the Roxie girl when I fell asleep and I pretty much slept through the entire night.  I got up and normally Wednesday is my day off from the gym, but I decided that I would go today anyway and just do cardio and crunches, which is what I did, then came to work, so here I am at work looking at the grey, misty sky laden with lots of rain, which it seems we are going to be getting lots of, hope that Texas gets some soon. . .

Otherwise, no big plans today, lunchtime AA meeting and maybe going to see the grandkids after work.

Hope all of you have a good day and wishing peace and strength for those facing the more challenging aspects of daily life.

Laureen

Morning OFF family...

Just a quick stop in because I want to get started on making those afghans for Christmas!!! Now that its cooler I best get them started again!! Have 3 to make and in the mail in time for them to have. Guess I put them off long enough and now its getting to close....guess its the weird colors the kids picked out that have me putting them off...LOL

Raining here off and on and wish I could send it to the fires to help put them out!!!!

Thoughts and Prayers for all the need them!!!

HUGS

Hi Monica and my OFF family:

Lots of posts already, but it's nearly 2 p.m. here. I have three days off and nowhere to go. I do plan to do laundry but have to get out of my jammies first ... laundry room is outside off the patio.

It's a glorious day, 81 degrees, just beautiful. Nice to be able to open the sliding door. Juliette likes to watch the lizards scamper across the patio and the birds fly into the yard.

Well, I just finished my coffee finally ... I've applied for two jobs online, so my day hasn't been totally lazy. I hope, while I'm off, to get that zucchini shredded and do some baking (I hope it's not ruined already).

Anyway, have a good day. I really need to get out of my jammies and start laundry.

Good afternoon Monica and everyone......

Monica.....311 days...WOW!!!!! I hope your travels/appointments  went well today.

Karen....glad you are noticing improvement since your surgery. That is a good sign when you can be out on your own. Baby steps....remember!!

Trish....so sorry for the losses you are still grieving. Your brothers sounded like really nice men. Such a loss for you. Take care of yourself. We NEED you here!!!

Nan....how are things with Morgan??? I am still praying for her and you  everyday!

I am having a lot of pain today. Not surprising with all the unpacking and such I had to do yesterday. Everyone helped but I had most of the putting away to do. It really tired me out. Of course I did three loads of laundry yesterday too...LOL!! I am so excited......our cleaning fairy starts tomorrow...wooooohooooo!!!  She will come and clean every Thursday!!

I decided to play with Grace all morning and a bit after lunch. She needed time with me. Now she is playing and I am finally having some me time. She is such a little sweetheart!

Have a great day everyone. I missed you more then you could know!!!

Prayers for all in need. Wishing you a great rest of the day!

Love and hugs to all....connie d

Good afternoon Monica and OFF family...bringing up the rear again!

Still loving my new job and 3-11 shift! Whhooooooo!!

So Today I woke up early, went for a 4 Mile walk and 4 deer crossing the road. Beautiful sight!
Then came home, did one load of laundry and ate half of tuna/egg sandwich then decided I have time...so I went on a quick 8 mile bike ride! When it's nice out I decided I'm going to enjoy this beautiful not muggy weather! If it rains then I will go to the gym. This is my kind of weather, cool and crisp outside, just throw on a light jacket and I'm ready to go!

I tell ya, walking again is great and my pants are more loose. I stay off the scale but maybe I'll weigh myself this weekend.

Now I'm going to back track and see what everyone else is posting. Hugs Debbie