Good Tuesday Morning!!!
Wake Up!!
My Hanukkah present last night was Vinnie modeling a new shirt that says Big Sis!!!!! Yup I'm going to be Grammy for the second time around June 19th!!! I was so excited I about jumped out of my skin!!!
second day of Gloom here! No sun out! But at least there isn't any snow!
Today I have my Vinnie all to myself. We r taking Liz to work and Vinnie and I are going to go play!!!
I love days like that!!!
Well talk onI need to wake up Vinnie so we can get the day started!!?
Carla
Good morning everyone....
I just stopped in to say hello. I will be leaving for errands and groceries soon. Fran is on her way!
I was talking with Jamie yesterday. I found out that Gracie no longer believes in SANTA CLAUS!!!!! This breaks my heart. She had it figured out. Jamie finally asked her about Santa and it came out. Those darn kids in school!!
I am going to try my best to get Christmas cards out this weekend. If you have moved please PM me your new address. Christine I do have yours.
Mary I love to read the joy in your posts. You are doing so well. Your home will be lovely when you get it all done. It sounds so good already!!
Judy....more prayers for your mom sweetie!!!
I need to get going for now. I decided to try something different this time with shopping. I took my Vicodin about an hour ago. Maybe that will help make shopping easier!!! I get sleepy from it but I don't drive so I will be fine. I should have done that a long time ago!!
Have a beautiful day.....do an act of kindness if you can...or pay it forward. 
Prayers for our beautiful OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for those in need.
Loads of love and bushels go hugs to all.....connie d
Good Morning Ladies....
Got a call back from the Food Bank. They need people to sort and pack food that they distribute on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and people to help in the kitchen for the dinners they serve on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The kitchen work appeals to me more (go figure!) so I'm going in today around noon time to check things out and lend a hand. I'll take some pain meds before I go.
Yesterday I called an old friend who lives right here in town, whom I haven't seen in several years. She's going to call another mutual friend who also lives right here, and we'll hopefully be getting together next week.
These are two big steps for me. Loneliness and depression are two demons that beat me down, and I'm super proud of myself for reaching out - and on Sunday I will go to coffee hour after church services. This is the first time in my life I've actually lived alone - although Jim was not much company as he would sleep all day and be up all night, and he never wanted me to go out anywhere...it really was not a healthy relationship. When I look back on it, I shake my head because I made so many bad decisions that I'm paying for now. But what's done is done -- it's time to move forward.
I've got to run now - have to stop at the bank and then get to the Food Bank. Will check back later.
Prayers and good wishes to all. Judy, I hope your Mom is doing okay - ongoing prayers for her.
Mary
HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175
Hello Mary....I am so proud of you!! Getting out and volunteering, joining the church coffee group, and also meeting up with friends!! That is great!!! It is time for you right now!! I can tell how happy you are just by your posts. You keep going forward sweetie....I love you!!
Keep us updated on all your new adventures!!
Love and many hugs to you.....connie d
Good morning Carla and OFF-
Congrats Carla on the future grandchild! I know you're over the moon.
Mary kudos for pushing the envelope and reaching out. So happy for you.
Sitting at doctors office with my Mom. Her appointment was 945 and it's now 11.
I wouldn't put up with that kind of delay but I'll be patient.
My Mom has already commented about my weight gain. Not pleased with that but I'll bite my tongue she can't add to the loathing I already feel about the weight gain. I will try to rise above it.
Thoughts and hugs going out to all of you.
Cindi B.
Hello Cindi....I hope your mom's doctor appointment went well.
Don't let your mom get to you about weight gain. It is what it is and she doesn't need to worry herself about it. Yes, please do rise above it!!
How long are you planning on staying at your mom's? Do you have other family around there? I hope your mom isn't out there alone.
Have a good evening...love you much...hugs...connie d
Connie-
My Mom lives in a Senior Independent Living Facility which also has Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. She and I will leave Thursday for Texas. She's dying of curiosity about my house so she will get to see it up close and personal. She can supervise my unpacking something she is an expert in. I'll bring her back in early January and go with her to the Urologist. No other family close to her, I'm the closest.
Cindi
Good morning Carla and everyone....
Carla....I am so excited for you and your hubby....also your daughter and her hubby...and yes Vinnie for being a new sister!!!!!!
No sun here today...it was so beautiful yesterday! Only 27 degrees right now.....brrrrrrr!
Have a fun playdate with your sweetie today!!!!
Love you....hugs....connie d
Hi Carla and my OFF family:
Congrats on the new little one. I'm sure you are excited for another grandchild.
Mary, that's good about reaching out and volunteering. I need to do that.
Cindi, I understand how moms push our buttons with comments about weight. My mom does that all the time.
I woke up today with a cold. I feel just miserable. I canceled my chiro appointment and didn't go to the Y. I even canceled my appointment tomorrow with the new therapist. I don't need to spread germs.
Today Gary and I are going to try to decorate the apartment. He went to the chiro and canceled my appointment, then got me some sudafed and orange juice. Tonight, he's going to cook parmesan chicken and green beans. Hopefully, I can fight this cold in two days because I don't have any other time off I can take.
Well, have a good day. I'm going to take it easy at home and not do a whole lot.
