Good Sunday Morning

Good Morning OFF Sisters,

I got up very early.  My bursitis in my left hip has been bothering me this past week.  My orthopedist had given me a shot for it, which worked for quite a while.  I just can't remember when.  I plan to call the doc's office again tomorrow.

Well, I didn't get much cleaning done yesterday, though that was the plan.  I ended up going to the hardware store, and buying a bag of potting soil.  The kids and I had rooted sweet potatoes before the holidays, and they were way overdue to be planted in dirt.  I'm hoping they take, so we can have a nice vine for each off them.  Then, I planted some paper white narcissus bulbs for Colleen and me.  The box says to store in a cool, dark place, so I have them in my basement, not downstairs, but at the top of the stairs.  I'm concerned that the regular part of the basement might be too cold.  So, I planted a dozen bulbs, three to a pot.  After storing in the cool, dark place, for one to two weeks, I'll bring them out, and let them grow.  The box says it should take 6-8 weeks to bloom.  Hopefully, they'll brighten both of us, as we wait for Spring to arrive.

I have a huge favor to ask anyone willing to help me out.  Izzy's school collects Box Tops for Education.  The PTO uses the money to provide playground equipment, and other assorted supplies.  They're having a contest.  The class that brings in the most Box Tops wins a party, and the teacher wins a special gift.  Box Tops are on a lot of products, not just Betty Crocker foods.  Ziploc bags, Scott Tissue and paper towels, Hefty garbage bags, etc.  As well as General Mills cereal.  If anyone has any in the house, that you're not already collecting for your own grandchildren, please consider sending them to me.  I'll pass them on to Isabel.  If you don't already have my snail address, from the Christmas list, let me know.  I'll private message it to you.  Thanks.

Today, I have church, where I'll be in the nursery during Sunday School, which is right after the worship service.  My church does those two things backwards.  Then, this afternoon, I will work on my Bible study some more.

I'm continuing to pray for sweet Annette.  I love the picture Laureen posted on her Timeline yesterday.  I was wondering where that was taken.  

I hope Vickie and Butch got some rest yesterday.  Connie, I hope you continue to enjoy working the puzzles with your new friends.  Judy, I hope you get a break from the bizarre weather we've been having.  I'm getting it, too.  Just that I don't have anyone complaining to me about it.  You've been overrun with impatient, irrational tenants, especially when it comes to their mail.  Eileen, it's always good to hear from you.  I know what it's like to work long, odd hours.  When I was working at the hospital on weekends, after teaching all week, I could barely get on my laptop.  Jo, it was good to see you post.  Do you still have the triplets?  I hope you, and they, are safe.

Must go jump in the shower.  

Love to all,

Trish

Good Morning Trish,

You've been such a constant presence here and right now, especially, one I welcome seeing!!!

I am overcome with sadness, having met Annette personally several times, I made that personal bond and after losing another Sistah last year (Amie), now about to lose another, it is just so sad.  Her Tom will be lost without her, they had such a wonderful relationship, I pray for peace to surround her and them at this very sad time.

To answer about that picture, it was taken in New Hope, PA in October 2010, when I hosted a gathering of the women in that picture.  We all met on here and tried to take our friendship to one place or another yearly and that year I managed to gather 13 (plus me) fabulous women together and we explored Philadelphia and then New Hope.  Life is short, especially when we reach our age, so live, love and laugh as often as possible and Annette is someone who embodied that. . .  

Tom posted another photo earlier this morning, she is still hanging in, but he said that they are using stronger doses of pain meds.  God speed to a wonderful person who touched many lives in a positive fashion.

I am off to the gym, then possibly a meeting before going to my son's house to visit with them, as my youngest daughter is visiting with us this weekend.  We might take in a movie before coming home to my house.  I took tomorrow off to spend with my daughter.

Have a blessed and wonderful day!

Love, Laureen

Morning OFF family...Sad this morning knowing we will be losing our dear sweet Annette soon. Saw that she is getting stronger medications for her pain though. Many Prayers for her and family.

Well I had to call our plow guys this morning as they did a terrible job on our parking lot!!! She asked me if a lot of cars were in the way...well in some areas yes but in others NO. And down the middle they left afoot of snow that shouldn't be there plus they are putting the snow to the left when they were told to put it to the RIGHT so the tenants can SEE cars coming when they want to pull out into traffic!!! She said she would let them know. I told her I understand the work involved because I went through it when my ex used to plow...but this job is not done right at all!!!! Not even close!!!! Can't even call it a lick and a promise! She said ok she would call them and make them do it right. Thankyou!!

Had one tenant last night when I was locking up come after me screaming at me when are they going to clean up this snow??????? Excuse me????? It has been snowing and blowing ALL day and the guys have been at it ALL day...they need a BREAK and will be back at it in the morning!!!!!!! Not to mention how cold it is!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! Plus it was a level 3 out there also...not fit to even be out there at all!!!!!!!!!

So that is my news...going back to play games and hope the phone doesn't ring today..........

Thoughts and Prayers for ALL that need them!!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Hi Trish and my OFF family:

Sorry I haven't been on here much. It's not just the hours, but I've been a little down in the dumps. Since the layoffs at work and the extra workload, it's just no fun anymore. It's no longer a career, but a job ... as one of my coworkers said, I'm working for the health insurance. I don't have the heart to look for another job at this point; my body is just shot. I'm in so much pain most of the time. I'm still doing the best job I can, I'm giving my all as usual. But it's not as much fun as it used to be. They took all the joy out of the place. 

Plus, it seems every week lately, I hear about somebody I know that has died or is dying. I guess that's to be expected at our age. Still, it's depressing. Nan, Annette, my former sports editor in South Dakota ... I can't remember them all. Every time a piece of my heart is ripped out. And I have no friends here, and lately I just feel so lost. 

Sorry, I don't mean to whine. I know lots of others who have worse problems. I just don't have anywhere else to express this. 

Anyway, not much else going on. My throat has been kind of scratchy lately ... I don't know if I'm trying to come down with something or not. My voice gets rather squeaky at times. Plus I'm chilled. Just feel kind of out of it. Not sick enough to call in (plus it's a Sunday and we only have three people ... so you don't call in sick unless you're dying). 

Well, have a good day. Can't remember anything that anyone posted.

Eileen...I know exactly where you are coming from!!!!!! I have also lost so many in my life and STILL losing them left and right!!! It IS depressing so you are NOT alone!!!!!!! Please do not isolate yourself from us here on OFF!!!! We ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!!!!

If you are in that much pain maybe it is time to go for disability now. You did you time. Now enjoy life. I wish so many of us didn't live so far from each other so we could get together more often!!!

I am cold also drinking more hot tea now and still can't get warmed through!!! The roads are nasty here and my car is still buried in snow...Rick is mad as hell the snow won't stop and the plow drivers did a ****ty job...the snow blower keeps stopping and getting tenants rugs etc in it...the madness goes on and on...

LOTS OF HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSS :-)

Good morning Trish and everyone...

I a sorry but I just don't feel like posting to everyone right now. I am okay, just so heartbroken over the soon passing of Annette. First it was Amie, what a  kind and loving lady. Then Nan who was such a blessing to us all. Also, the loss of Nan's sweet, precious, little granddaughter Morgan. Now our Annette who is the kindest and most caring lady. My heart is just breaking. We have so many wonderful memories of them all. God Bless them.

I will check in later if I can. I am having a hard time with this. 

Prayers for all our OFF family, old and new. I love you all!!!

Love and hugs....connie d