Thursday, sup!

Good mornin' ya'll.
Today, I take my sewing machine and everything I will need down to my son's house to do the arms of his couch. Got it all figured out I think! Tomorrow the bottom skirt, then last, the back. Whoo, hoo, it will be done. The costumes are done. The curtains are done. Fantastic!
Everyone have a fantabulous day.

Good Morning Caroline and those to come. . .

Thanks to Margaret for dragging me out of my isolation mode and making me feel like I matter, which is silly, but some days it is that way. 

You dear Caroline have many talents and I love reading about your family and sewing and cooking and all the things that fill your life and most especially your spirit, it is one of fierce determination and I admire that in people and I am like that too, but some days I struggle with things, guess it is the fact that I have been in pain for the past month and up until the past 2 weeks I fought it and would not let it get to me, but it has worn me down and I am feeling defeated by it right now, hoping today to get some answers and find solutions, this makes day 3 of no gym and that is not something I am happy about, monitoring what I eat closely right now, as I don't want to face another regain.  Today is also a day that each year I feel is going to be better, but somehow it is not, it is 10 years today that my Mom died and even though for most of our lives we had a very oil and vinegar relationship, I miss her so, she had a wonderful sense of humor and she died way too soon, a month shy of her 66th birthday, perhaps that is yet another reason why I am feeling low these days, but I shall shake this off and live another day to smile and joke and enjoy the gifts of living. . .  this evening I have dinner plans with my "een" friends, two women I meant through this journey at the support groups I attend, so that is something to give thanks for.

Thanks for all the love and support I get here and I wish you each the best possible of days and peace and strength to get through the challenges of living.

Hugs, Laureen

 Hi Laureen,
I am so sorry you lost your Mom 10 years ago today.  I empathize, as October 6th was 33 years since my father died at 51 years old.  I am sending you super hugs.

Hugs,
Trish

Laureen  -  you matter much more than you realize  -
You are the level-headed, supportive, spiritual friend that I wish lived next door. 
You get the importance of seeing the glass half-full, and I've never seen you take a poke at anyone no matter how much she deserved it.  You are evolved much more than many of us.
I am very glad that you are back!
Margaret

Margaret,

You are too kind and if I have something to say that is in discord, I generally conduct it behind the scenes, so as not to make anyone feel attacked, very simply I treat others the way I wish to be treated, is that not the golden rule we were taught as children, well I'm not a child anymore (lol) and for so many years, even as an adult, I was childlike, today I am trying to wear my big girl panties and act accordingly (lol), which is a tall order. 

There are many things I've learned in the past 24 years and some of those are, that everything changes, that in many ways, how I choose to live my life can affect those changes positively or negatively and that a sense of humor and being able to laugh at oneself is essential in getting through this challenging thing called life.  I am very grateful to have made cyber friends such as you and many others here on OH and perhaps one day, we will meet in person.

Hugs, Laureen

Laughing at me is a full time job. I take me seriously, but fun is too good for the soul.

Peek a boo...glad to see you. Oil & Vinegar relationships exist, get the right shake up and the blend is delicious. Enjoy your dinner.....hugs Monica

MorningGrammy and Laureen
AND ALL YOU SLEEPING BEAUTIES TO COME 

Today is THursday and week almost done.  Been a busy one at work and home .
Laureen , OF COURSE your missed and do matter.   I never said anything and should have but wondered where you got off too..
I apologize and should have said something as we all need to feel we matter .   TO be honest to some we are just in the world and to some WE ARE THE WORLD .
Grammy  you never have time to get bored I bet as your always busy  LOL 
I fee fall in the air today here in ALa ...Fall makes me feel kinda sad for some reason ...

OK time to count those blessings , eat and exercise and take those vitamins girls .
Pat , sure hope your getting the feel of which honey bunny is the rght one you :) 
Judy, I hope the new medicine works for you .  Being in pain is one of the toughest things in life to deal with .

Hugs
Shirley

 Good Morning Grammylew and OFF Family,
Well, I am definitely not brave enough to tackle upholstery.  So proud of you for tackling such a job.  And you finished the costumes and curtains too.  Wow.

Today, I woke up hurting in my toes that were operated on.  Ouch!

My day will consist of resting, keeping my foot elevated, and possibly playing Scrabble with Mom later.  

Hope you all are as blessed as I am.

Hugs,
Trish

Elevating the toes is so important. Does ice packs help. Be good to thee.