Campfire

[snowball]

Thanks Lori for the rescue!!! Saw it way down on the page and was going to do something about it but that was days ago....
we are having a rough day dh is tired. so tired he needs a driver atleast so far this week! we will see tomorrow these happen and we are down to 2 weeks left!! yes that works for me!!!
Going to indulge in a oh let me see ummmm yes there is some hot apple cider yummmy and donuts to go with it Yes life is good!!!
sheila

[BirdbyBird]

Had breakfast with old friends from work...some who have retired and a few that just had Vet Day off....then they headed off to spend a day shopping/or looking.......Stayed with them for awhile without spending any money and then headed down to the nursing home to pick up SM and drive her to her doc appt......She had neglected to let the home know she had an appt to go to so we had to wait while they hurried to put a packet together letting the specialist know what meds she is on now etc. She really doesn't understand that at 88 she REALLY needs to be sure that her medical care is coordinated....When I try to remind her I get glared at.....she claims that she tells the docs the important stuff. I told her that 1) she doesn't always remember what has happened and when and 2) she doesn't necessarily know what IS medically important. I was not collecting warm fuzzy point by this time.....I did try to say everything kindly...... Janet...I think of you every time....and imagine how full your plate is and how patient you must be. I have already gone through most of this with my father but he was so open and straight forward and he trusted me to take care of what needed to be done. My step mother does not live with me and really still doesn't want ANYONE else in HER business. Then I don't think she would ever agree to give up HER space....she couldn't be in control in someone else's home and even if she decides at some point to move to assisted living...she would still consider it HER space!

Izzy is outside unsuspecting that she needs her bath tonight and to pack her grooming box for her BIG trip tomorrow. Will check in later in the week and let everyone know how often I tripped over her and how crooked my straight lines were when I was in the ring! She of course will be cute! A few more sips of wine and I am off for the finally preparations...

[JanetA]

Thanks for the kudos! I cannot imagine taking care of a step mom who didn't live w/ me. I don't even know if I could do what I do if I were not w/ my parents full time! I DO have to "fight" at times to get them to totally trust me,, not for the trust effect, but just cuz they are so USED to doing for themselves. After almost 2 yrs,, i'm making a 'bit' of progress in that dept. They are very NEEDY of me,, but I can understand why they don't want to just totally GIVE UP total control of their daily lives. I endeavor to let them do all that they can do for themselves,, just to preserve some semblance of 'self' and try to put myself in their places.

I want to thank all the gals for the encouragement they give me in my task, that will last as long as they last.. and God only knows how long that will be. You guys don't begin to know what a blessing you are to me to get my mind off my limitations and be able to live vicariously thru ya'll.

someday, God willing, I hope to be a full fledged "one of you" .

Love you all!

Janet

[Liz]

Once, Janet, not too long ago, I was one of you... traveling vicariously with these fine ladies while taking care of others and dreaming of a time when I could be "one of them". In due time, the Lord saw fit to bless me with the life I lead now. He will bless you too for your faithfulness.

[avalen]

Janet,
you and me both will someday be where they are.
A very long day fo rme, few extra hours now on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Makes me
come home during rush hour but the extra money is worth it. So I'm just going to
kick back and relax while I'm watching Survivor, hopefully will see Evil Russell get
voted out.
Yesterday I spent the day doing a little cleaning chore, pulled out the table and
chairs, and the computer tower off the floor and gave it a good cleaning. I couldn't
get the extra phone line to work in it so when I pulled it up on to the table I could
see it had a grungy spider web in there, took a brush to it and plugged the phone
in and wala! dialtone! Replaced under the table with a clean run, moved it all over
some and moved the dog kennel as well. Poor Pixie had a hard time adjusting to
the new arrangement, but she's fine with it today.
Enjoy your evening.

[JanetA]

Thank you for that, Liz and Ava...
y' all the others, are so sweet!

God is good, and I know if He wants me to be out there w/ ya'll,, He will make it happen for me.... after all.......

.........................................Look what He did!

He led me to this forum!



love,,
J

[avalen]

what a very long day I had, didn't get off til 8, and thats my bedtime!!
I'm caught up on posts, I think, I'm tired, my hair hurts and I'm going to bed.
Stirring the fire a little and I'm outta here

[snowball]

some days one just simply doesn't have any thing to say!!! and this is one of them so just going to sit down veg out and enjoy the fire and think I'll have a drink of hot chocolate with mint in it...yummmy
you all have a great day tomorrow
sheila

[Nasoosie]

That's why campfires are so WONDERFUL! You can just sit and stare at the flames, add some wood now and then, think about everything or nothing, talk about anything or nothing, and just plain enjoy the warmth of both the fire and the company! I so want a campfire for real right now! But with someoboddy to sit around one with me, even if we don't talk!

[BirdbyBird]

I'll silently toast to what the dancing campfire sistar said and just a while....

[Paulette]

Me too, Soos. So, I'm going to close my eyes and pretend that I can hear the crackle and feel the warmth of the flickering flames. I've been doing lots of thinking lately and it hasn't gotten me anywhere yet. See, I have this dream of pulling pitch and traveling...but there are just too many things holding me here. And I don't want to give up the dream, but I can't seem to wrap my head around how to combine the life I have and the life I dream of. So, I'm feeling somewhat stuck in a rut. It'll pass, much like Sparkle's depression. I know that. But it sure is uncomfortable while I'm here. Crackle, snap, pop. Hisssssss. Thanks for letting me share the fire.

[Echo]

I'll sit here too and contemplate the wonders of flame and friends. Ahhhhhhh

I will sit silently and be horrifyingly amazed at all the huge screw ups in the world and then be content with how perfect I am....Ahhhhhhhh

[mitch5252]

...then be content with how perfect I am....Ahhhhhhhh

Wake up, Echo - wake up!
You're having a nightmare...

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[Echo]

Wake up, Echo - wake up!
You're having a nightmare...

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Huh? I was wide awake, I didn't go to sleep until after I posted. Now I'm awake again and still perfect!!! Especially after having a couple of cups of coffee.

I know, I know, perfection is hard to assimilate.

[BirdbyBird]

Sitting next to the fire....trying to ignore the tremendous pressure that Echo has placed on me......Gosh, if she is PERFECT, that places greater expectations on, gulp,.... ME! I sill worry about that starting tomorrow...no time for that perfect stuff today! Pups and I visited Herschel and Remi's friends at the Nursing Home and I made a stop to check in on the SM who moved back into her independent Apt this past Thursday..... The lady that had stayed with her the first two nights called this morning and was trying to be polite but was concerned about Ellen's physical ability to stay by herself. I think she was still worried but was relieved to know that family understood how stubborn she is and that, yes, we were concerned and figured that it was not a question of IF she would fall again but HOW SOON and WHEN....but that we could not force her to move and accept different living arrangements...... I am taking her to several doc appt later this coming week...it will be interesting what she finds out and how she processes the doc's information and concerns...

Worked three days last week at the scoring center and have two days on the project next week. Not a lot of $$$ but it does help with running around money.....vet bills and dog food!

Husband has started to "clean" parts of the house in preparation of the ds and gf coming in Thanksgiving day. At some point I will do may part but I clean best when I am the only one home......I also know that the kids are planning to stay down the road and will be lucky if they come into the house for all of 10 minutes! Guess I should just be happy that he helps straighten up the house once or twice a year. It isn't important enough for him to get out of the recliner the rest of the year! Oh, but the new pottery studio is looking good. I bet he keeps that organized! I will throw a few more chunks of wood on the fire and sit a while longer......the clutter will still be there tomorrow and the board of health is not interested in evacuating us any time soon! I have time!