Good morning sistas!

Well, Butch woke up at 5:30 a.m., needing to go to the bathroom, and so here I am--wide awake.  Once I wake up, that's it.  So another early morning for me.

I tried hard to pray this morning, but the words just wouldn't come.  I feel so numb.  My strong brave husband cannot get out of bed without help any longer.  He's still my husband.  His mind is good.  His personality is the same.  But his body is growing so frail.  If I think about it too much, I get very depressed, but it's hard to think about anything else at this hour of the morning.  Sigh.  Am I just fooling myself to think that he will get better?  I don't know.

Anyway, it's just as well that I am up early.  I need to pack our things for Houston.  Not really sure how long we might be there, since they don't have much on our schedule for tomorrow.  Well, I'll take a couple of changes of clothes for both of us.  It's back to being warm and muggy here again.  I hate trying to pack clothes at this time of year.  Who knows what to wear?  Long sleeves?  Shorts?  It's a crap shoot in Texas in October.

I have been listening to Gone With the Wind on Audible on my phone and I'm really enjoying it.  Haven't read it in years and I forgot how good the writing is and how much more detail is in the book rather than in the movie.  I love to sit and crochet and listen to the story.  It's 45 hours, so maybe I'll finish my new alpaca sweater by the end of the book!  LOL!  

Well, nothing else much to report.  Just thinking about all of you and praying for each one's different needs.  Love you all!

Good Morning Vickie and OFF,

Vickie, my sis-in-love always listens to books on audible, while knitting.  She also borrows books from the public library on audible.  I know you're going through a rough time watching Butch as he is frail.  Hang in there.  Don't give up hope.  God loves both of you, more than you can comprehend.  He has you both in the palm of His hand.

I'm getting ready for one of three trips to Colleen's.  I'm watching Frankie for an hour this morning, and again this afternoon.  Then, I'm going over for a few hours, while Colleen goes to her class, to watch all three.  I love hanging out with them.  

This evening, I'm going to try to do some embroidery.  I'm trying to make bibs for my niece.  I hope I can finish them before he's born.

Must scoot.

Love,

Trish

Thank you, Trish!  I really need the encouragement this morning.  Love you!

Hi Trish....you have a busy day with your grandchildren today....good for you!!! I wish mine were younger again...I miss those times. I posted a pic of my youngest granddaughter, Grace, on Facebook yesterday. She is getting so grown up. I always tell her she has to stay little for Nana. She says she would, but God wants her to grow. I can't argue that!

Have a wonderful day!   Enjoy your embroidery!! 

Love and many hugs to you....connie d

Good morning Vickie and everyone.....

Vickie.....I love you so much and hate the pain you are in right now. God is right there with you sweetie. He is listening to you even when you can't say the words. All of us are holding you up in prayer every day. My heart is breaking for you. I wish I could be there holding your hand and comforting you. In spirit I am!! I have you tucked right here in my heart....always. I pray many times a day for Butch and you too. I can't imagine the heartache and fear you feel at times. You have an amazing husband. As I have said many times....I am only a text or call away! 

I totally love that book/movie of "Gone With The Wind". You have heard me say many times it is my favorite. Enjoy hearing it as you make that beautiful sweater!!  

This time of year is the worst trying to decide what to pack. Take a little of each. Being in the hospital you will freeze!

As for me...I am doing okay....I will be going to lunch in about an hour or so. I need to fill my medicine container and make a few phone calls. Nothing else planned. 

I will check in with everyone again later today.  I love you all and am so glad to have you in my life!! 

Wishing you all a beautiful day!!!   

Prayers for all our amazing OFF Family and their families.

Loads of love  and bunches of hugs to all  ......connie d

Afternoon Vic and OFF family...

Vic...GOD won't give you more than you can handle...I know seems like HE does doesn't it? Try being ALONE through all this!!! Yeah...wish I had my OFF family when I was going through my family's cancer and all...OMG!!!!! We ARE here for you ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!

Not much happening here...just trying to find what I need in my office for the news letter for November...GRRRRRRRRR had a nice list of things I wanted to mention along with dates...HAHAHHAA can't find it now!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOO hopefully I have dates close enough to what I mentioned to some!!!! If not tough crap!!!!!! I am the one that has to make time for them!!!!!! Still no news on where my things went nor have they been returned...  One tenant came in and asked if I found any keys...seems she lost again here mailbox keys over the weekend. NOPE. So I opened her mailbox for her with my keys. Right now I could care less if she finds hers. She is one of the back stabbers.

Weather here is 52* sun is out right now but chance of rain/storms possible today. Great.

No word on the flooring yet either.

So that's my news for today. Yippee huh? LOL

Thoughts and prayers for ALL that need them!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSS

Hi Judy.....you didn't really think anyone would return those things did you?? You need camera's in those areas...I know I am a nag.  They don't deserve parties!! Just my opinion. 

The weather is gorgeous here today....64 degrees and sunshine. I wish this would stay until Christmas!!! I went outside twice and walked a bit today. Not real far, but better then not at all. 

Did they say when the flooring was going to come in?? Has your boss been in contact with them? They sure are slow. Just more aggravation for you! I am so sorry!!

So what are your plans for this evening? I hope you can have a peaceful nights rest!! 

You never said how Rick liked his new tools. I guess he must have or you would have let me know...LOL!!

Love you much...HUGS....connie d

Connie...I MISS having parties so that is why I do it here...besides there are a lot that are good tenants that do appreciate it from me!!! They enjoy all the things I do for them and some it is the ONLY enjoyment they get!!! So how can I deprive them? Sometimes I think just let THEM know lol. But you know how word gets around...you see back home it used to be get together at MY house all the time...Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving 4th of July...ALWAYS my place...now I am not home anymore and I miss it a lot. So this is my family here to have parties for. Understand? I know I complain about them and all but I would do the same with my real family also...trust me!!! Party over...they leave...all the mess for ME to clean up!!!!!! YEAH ME!!!!!!! ALWAYS!!!!!!

As for the missing things no I don't think they will show up again...but my feelings ARE out there for who ever took them!!!!!! And when the club house IS done with flooring and paining...there will NOT be anything NEW to decorate the newness!!!!!! How do you like me now??????? They can KMA!!!!!!!! Besides they might like what I put out and take that also!!!!!! Thieves!!!!!!! Cameras they would also take!!! Heard they used to have them years ago...gone....yup someone took them down. Gone.

Yes Rick loved his new tools as all his tools. Give him tools and he is gone...loves playing with his tools and his tool box in his man cave!!!!! LOL

Flooring is backordered...could be this week or next who knows.....who cares........I work in dust and leave early. Can't stand it in there. No matter how many times I try to clean it its dusty again right away!!!!!!!! I give up!!!!! I go home. Phone rings in my apartment.

Dancing with the stars tonight then BED!!!!!!!!! I am just plain worn out.

HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Judy....you haven't said anything about anyone being nice there in a long time.....I guess that is why I thought what was left there were the bad ones...the slobs...the rude ones.....sorry!! I am glad there are still good people that do appreciate you. Enjoy your parties. 

I always had family holidays too. Now my children don't live near me. I have it alone....my choice. I am always in too much pain to travel. I have no room for all of them here. It is too expensive to expect them to stay in motels. I just have them when they can get up here. Like the last weekend with Carrie. My grandchildren are coming around a lot. We always have such a great time. Those are the memories I hold dear. Plus all our many years when we could be together. I am okay with that. I have no energy to do anymore.

Sweet dreams.....good night.....HUGS and love....connie d

Hi Vickie and my OFF family:

Don't stress out about packing ... take a deep breath and relax. You have too much else to stress out about. 

I am not a praying person, but you do what gives you comfort. The nuns used to tell us to give your troubles over to God. Maybe it works. Don't know.

I had a pleasant day yesterday watching football and reading. I'm reading "The King's Curse" by Phillippa Gregory ... she specializes in stories about the Tudor era. I'm about 3/4 of the way through. I love my Kindle.

I also love "Gone with the Wind" too ... been awhile since I've read the book or seen the movie again. But I do love the movie. The book does have a lot of detail that's not in the book. That's the case in most book to movie conversions. 

Well, I need food. Going to find myself some lunch in the freezer. Have a good day.