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Meanwhile - I am so sorry for your loss. Cuz and Bobbie - too many losses in too short a time. Flex - So glad James is home and doing so well. And to all of my friends here - My sincerest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with happy memories. I have been reading all of the posts here but haven't been in the right state of mind to write. Keep thinking I should be doing better but instead seem to sink deeper into this black hole with each week that goes by since dad's passing. Please just know you are all in my thoughts and prayers every day. Love and peace to all ~ Kuli
Friends: have you read meanwhiles' Breath of Fresh Air story? It is beautiful.
Kuli, We love you. Just be and do whatever. Angels are holding you up for as long as you need. Same with Bj, and Miz, and Rip, Bobbie, Cuz, Austin, Barb. Angels with strong arms that never fail:) Happy Thanksgiving to All.
Meanwhile-My deepest condolences for your loss! Please stay in touch and keep posting!
Kuli-There is no time line for grieving! Sometimes I think people try to rush through it and that is not good! People used to tell me that I should just get over it! Those were the ones I stayed away from....It is a process and different for everyone of us! Sending lots of love and support your way! Kim
Meanwhile2 I am so sorry about your loss and so glad you were here with us-I know our group is very supportive-it has been almost 2 and 1/2 yrs. for me-16 years of caregiving-I was lucky to have the folks here over a year before he died. Bobbie great to hear from you and to know you are back on the boat.
Hey Y'all, Nothing really new here but wanted to stop in and say hello. Meanwhile, I am so sorry for your loss. You have taken care of all the immediate tasks, now allow yourself to grieve and take care of yourself. Rest and keep in touch dear. Kuli, the same advice my dear. The holidays always bring back family memories. We are here to help you through. I'm stupidly grieving my families actions still and feeling a bit down too. I have so much to be thankful for and should be celebrating instead of letting these ignorant people hurt me still.
I've been trying some new recipes now that James is out of the hospital. Christina, your chicken soup recipe is yummy! I tried a recipe for Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers and they were very tasty. Maybe I will post it on the Recipe thread for everyone. I think I found a lower fat recipe for sweet potato casserole for Thursday. I'll make cornbread dressing without the sausage to keep the fat down. My friend is making the greenbean casserole. I can't take away all the fat, but I can try to make things a little healthier.
Oh boy, the little kitty is chasing Remus the big boy. Let me go rescue the big coward. Y'all have a good night.
Well we had the funeral for my uncle today. They just had a grave side survice cause he didn't have anything. He was 83 and one of my cousins called my uncle in Texas and an aunt in Florida if they could help pay for the funeral for their brother and they said no way so one of my cousins here in Michigan cut a check for the whole thing. He will get it back when they sell his house and car etc. It was colder than a well diggers auger out there at the cemetery. The temp was only 35 and the wind was from the east at 12mph. The minister figured it was too cold for him so it only lasted around 20 minets. I live 25 miles north of the cemetery and I didn't start getting warm till I got home. At least he had somebody there for the sevice. Someone had mentioned in one of the posts that deaths happen in three's and the the births take over for awhile. NOPE no more kids for this old man lol I don't need one coming along 40 years after the last one. Don't have any jokes tonight so maybe tommoroo I will have some good ones for ya. Hugs to everyone of yous. luvCuz
Haha, Cuz!! That was me talking about the babies coming to balance the Deaths, to bring hope and joy after loss. It doesn't mean YOU or your generation, but within the family. It could be your children having babies, or your nieces and nephews. Heehee. Nothing to be a scaredy cat about! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Diane, good for you on the low fat sweet potato casserole and healthy choices! I tried to tempt you and it didn't work. Glad you enjoyed the soup, and I know it was comforting to James:) Oooo babies and kittens. Heavenly gifts. Love you all. Good night, Captain, and your fabulous Crew. Hasta Mañana. Hugs:) Christina xo
wishing life were easier ... for all of us. Some are brave enough to share our hearts & grief. Bfavo! Public formus are scary .... But look at our frienships! My best friends. Thanks
I saw this in O magazine of favorite things: from Maria Shriver, she says...."I read this comforting prayer all the time, and I love everything it implies: that whatever I need I already have, because it's within me, and wherever I am is where I'm meant to be"
Here's the Prayer:
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forger the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones and allow your soul the freedom to sing. dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us. Author Unknown
How appropriate for us all. Each day we should be thankful and pay it forward. We caregiver are doing that every day of our lives. We are paying it forward with our Mothers, Fathers, Grandfathers or Grandmothers and our beloved mates who have fallen into sickness of one kind or another. I am proud to know you all.
Ditto Rip, ditto, Ann. Well, guess what? We are not going north for Thanksgiving. Hubby and I are both miserable with sneezing fits, dripping noses, kleenex all over the house, my ears are still messed up. I will make chicken noodle soup later and we are laying low through the weekend. I'll be here if anyone needs me:) I can make the gravy? Mash the taters? Where is Jen? Maybe I will get a small pumpkin pie for hubby to have after soup. Love you Friends, Christina xo (sniff slurp yuck)
Ann, thanks for sharing that prayer, it's beautiful. I am a firm believer in paying it forward.
Cuz, I'm glad the funeral is over and you make it home and finally got warm. It never ceases to amaze me how people's own flesh and blood are closed fisted when it comes to helping with expenses. I'm glad it worked out anyway. I hope you can find some time to relax tomorrow for Thanksgiving.
I'm not going to be on much if at all until Thanksgiving is over. I'm already starting to cook today. I really like getting the whole family together but once again I took on the whole load. This morning I was feeling stressed about everything I need to do and then I gave myself a good talking to about not trying to make everything "perfect" but to relax and enjoy making a nice meal for everyone tomorrow. I feel much better now. I' m turning out to be my own best friend, LOL (okay so I'm talking to myself)
Everyone have a good Holiday tomorrow and remember to show your family love in spite of them because when you give love to others it will come back to you. Ann, I know you don't celebrate the Holiday but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well.
Meanwhile2, I'm sending my love and know that the Angels are with you right now.
Christina, staying in with homemade chicken soup and pumpkin pie alone with your Hubby sounds cozy. Get Well, drinks lots of water water water :))) XO
Hi Everyone. I am here. I am fighting this sadness of remembering back to when Mom was so sick in the hospital and the decisions I had to make and knowing I was losing her. Haunting memories. I know I need to do my best to move forward and that she and my dad want me to be happy and not sad. I am sorry I have stayed away and been selfish. Like I told Rip, sometimes it is hard to be reminded. And, I don't want to whine. Christina, I am sorry you and hubby are sick. I'm sorry we are all going through lots of bad things. Sad things. Life's a bitch sometimes. I love you all.
Thank you all for the kind thoughts and prayers. I so appreciate all of you. I don't really think of my husband as gone. I suppose it will hit me when I least expect it. Got up this morning, got dressed, and promptly fell asleep on the couch. Staying with my wonderful twin sister. She is planning on waiting and doing a late Thanksgiving dinner. Maybe on Saturday. Everyone take care
Meanwhile, I am so so sorry for your loss. Angels and hugs to you. I am glad you have a wonderful twin sister who is there for you. Please keep letting us know how you are doing.
Dearest Miz, you are not selfish, silly girl. We love you and missed you:) we all need to "get away"--which I thought hubby and I were doing!!!--even from the love and comfort we have here. Guess who I had a nice email exchange with earlier today? Speaking of someone who has been away, and it was not the Captain... Whoever guesses right wins a BIG SURPRISE!!! I mean it. heehee This is a Thanksgiving game we are playing.... go ahead...guess...
Man, I feel like crappola today. going to get a chicken and make soup. I will check back tonight to see if anyone is tuning in. Tomorrow is my Dad's birthday. He has been gone 38 years. He would have been 98. I am alone with my thoughts of him and my tears right now. I can feel him with me...
hi all . am takin a break here . christina ummm let me guess who sent ya email ummmm headbanger ! ? miz- ure not a whiney . ur just griefing and feeling the emptyness . it is normal . meanwhile - i am glad to hear u re not alone . havin a sister with u is a blessing . plus u have us all too . you all have a happy thanksgiving . i ll have my handfull and zoomin around as usual . i ll have to make noodles here in a bit , wasnt about to buy a small bag and its almost 4 bucks , phhht i ll make my own . id have to buy 3 or 4 bags to feed everybody , ah forget it , homemade is the best anyways . dad slept alll day and all evening , cant seem to keep him awake , he doesnt look good and makes me worried , :-( prayers plz .. happy thanksgiving you all xoxo
Mom passed on 11/11/11... Tomorrow my family will share with one another what we are thankful for: I will raise a glass to her and tell all just how thankful I am to have seen, heard and learned what it truly means to love someone so unconditionally for 63 years!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of you, my dear friends.
Hello and happy Thanksgiving to all, sorry for sad memories for so many, holidays do that to ya, remember the good times and plan on seeing loved ones again one day. it helps me....some...
Glad I am not a wife mother or the one who runs things in the family, all I got to do is bake the pie...did that last night at 11:00...watched Pirates of the Caribbean while it cooled off, put on little pie crust decorative leaves I made and put it in the fridge... Been so windy here knocking tree branches off around town, most people hate the wind but I open the doors wide and BLOW all the stink outa the house for as long as I can before I get crabbed at to close the doors....
Oh the barium test...nothing, he just has bad eating and chewing and swallowing habits that almost kill him on a regular basis...bout what I expected....
Will be just us three and Monty and CLEO for our Thanksgiving, plenty enough hassle for me...Rain made all the snow go away so one stressor down... I hope everyone is well and has a good holiday and you are all getting a bit of a rest somewhere in there...Take Care all...miz, bobbie, annt, rip, deef, Dflex, Linda, cuz, Christina, Kuli, Kisobie, Anne, Rossella, Msm, SS, Peach, Lilli, cricket, Austin, Ted, and everyone else who stops by Grossed...Love Jen
LindaHeart! Who told you? Hmm? Miz? Haha! Yes, you win the prize. What shall I send you?! newbies must meet her! Hope soon:) Pa is feeling like we have, Fall Blues, bit better than Black Hole. Yikes! Missing lots of busy and traveling friends today:( whaa boohoo. Chirp, flex, Jen, Lilliput, KimBo, MsM, Austin, kuli, BJ, SS, CG, {{{meanwhile}}}, Careshare:)Cuz, Ted,{{{{{{{{CAPTAIN}}}}}}}}}Deefer. All the rest Love you Bunches. Kachoo! Xo
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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Kuli, We love you. Just be and do whatever. Angels are holding you up for as long as you need. Same with Bj, and Miz, and Rip, Bobbie, Cuz, Austin, Barb. Angels with strong arms that never fail:) Happy Thanksgiving to All.
Kuli-There is no time line for grieving! Sometimes I think people try to rush through it and that is not good! People used to tell me that I should just get over it! Those were the ones I stayed away from....It is a process and different for everyone of us! Sending lots of love and support your way! Kim
Nothing really new here but wanted to stop in and say hello. Meanwhile, I am so sorry for your loss. You have taken care of all the immediate tasks, now allow yourself to grieve and take care of yourself. Rest and keep in touch dear. Kuli, the same advice my dear. The holidays always bring back family memories. We are here to help you through. I'm stupidly grieving my families actions still and feeling a bit down too. I have so much to be thankful for and should be celebrating instead of letting these ignorant people hurt me still.
I've been trying some new recipes now that James is out of the hospital. Christina, your chicken soup recipe is yummy! I tried a recipe for Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers and they were very tasty. Maybe I will post it on the Recipe thread for everyone. I think I found a lower fat recipe for sweet potato casserole for Thursday. I'll make cornbread dressing without the sausage to keep the fat down. My friend is making the greenbean casserole. I can't take away all the fat, but I can try to make things a little healthier.
Oh boy, the little kitty is chasing Remus the big boy. Let me go rescue the big coward. Y'all have a good night.
Love ya,
Diane
luvCuz
Don't have any jokes tonight so maybe tommoroo I will have some good ones for ya.
Hugs to everyone of yous.
luvCuz
Diane, good for you on the low fat sweet potato casserole and healthy choices! I tried to tempt you and it didn't work. Glad you enjoyed the soup, and I know it was comforting to James:)
Oooo babies and kittens. Heavenly gifts. Love you all. Good night, Captain, and your fabulous Crew. Hasta Mañana. Hugs:) Christina xo
Some are brave enough to share our hearts & grief. Bfavo! Public formus are scary ....
But look at our frienships!
My best friends.
Thanks
Here's the Prayer:
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forger the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones and allow your soul the freedom to sing. dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
Author Unknown
How appropriate for us all. Each day we should be thankful and pay it forward.
We caregiver are doing that every day of our lives. We are paying it forward with our Mothers, Fathers, Grandfathers or Grandmothers and our beloved mates who have fallen into sickness of one kind or another. I am proud to know you all.
With so much love,
Ann
Well, guess what? We are not going north for Thanksgiving. Hubby and I are both miserable with sneezing fits, dripping noses, kleenex all over the house, my ears are still messed up. I will make chicken noodle soup later and we are laying low through the weekend.
I'll be here if anyone needs me:) I can make the gravy? Mash the taters?
Where is Jen? Maybe I will get a small pumpkin pie for hubby to have after soup.
Love you Friends,
Christina xo (sniff slurp yuck)
Cuz, I'm glad the funeral is over and you make it home and finally got warm. It never ceases to amaze me how people's own flesh and blood are closed fisted when it comes to helping with expenses. I'm glad it worked out anyway. I hope you can find some time to relax tomorrow for Thanksgiving.
I'm not going to be on much if at all until Thanksgiving is over. I'm already starting to cook today. I really like getting the whole family together but once again I took on the whole load. This morning I was feeling stressed about everything I need to do and then I gave myself a good talking to about not trying to make everything "perfect" but to relax and enjoy making a nice meal for everyone tomorrow. I feel much better now. I' m turning out to be my own best friend, LOL (okay so I'm talking to myself)
Everyone have a good Holiday tomorrow and remember to show your family love in spite of them because when you give love to others it will come back to you.
Ann, I know you don't celebrate the Holiday but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well.
Meanwhile2, I'm sending my love and know that the Angels are with you right now.
Christina, staying in with homemade chicken soup and pumpkin pie alone with your Hubby sounds cozy. Get Well, drinks lots of water water water :))) XO
Love you ALL Chirp Chirp, Cricket
miz
love,
miz
Whoever guesses right wins a BIG SURPRISE!!! I mean it. heehee
This is a Thanksgiving game we are playing.... go ahead...guess...
christina ummm let me guess who sent ya email ummmm headbanger ! ?
miz- ure not a whiney . ur just griefing and feeling the emptyness . it is normal .
meanwhile - i am glad to hear u re not alone . havin a sister with u is a blessing . plus u have us all too .
you all have a happy thanksgiving . i ll have my handfull and zoomin around as usual . i ll have to make noodles here in a bit , wasnt about to buy a small bag and its almost 4 bucks , phhht i ll make my own . id have to buy 3 or 4 bags to feed everybody , ah forget it , homemade is the best anyways .
dad slept alll day and all evening , cant seem to keep him awake , he doesnt look good and makes me worried , :-( prayers plz ..
happy thanksgiving you all xoxo
Glad I am not a wife mother or the one who runs things in the family, all I got to do is bake the pie...did that last night at 11:00...watched Pirates of the Caribbean while it cooled off, put on little pie crust decorative leaves I made and put it in the fridge... Been so windy here knocking tree branches off around town, most people hate the wind but I open the doors wide and BLOW all the stink outa the house for as long as I can before I get crabbed at to close the doors....
Oh the barium test...nothing, he just has bad eating and chewing and swallowing habits that almost kill him on a regular basis...bout what I expected....
Will be just us three and Monty and CLEO for our Thanksgiving, plenty enough hassle for me...Rain made all the snow go away so one stressor down...
I hope everyone is well and has a good holiday and you are all getting a bit of a rest somewhere in there...Take Care all...miz, bobbie, annt, rip, deef, Dflex, Linda, cuz, Christina, Kuli, Kisobie, Anne, Rossella, Msm, SS, Peach, Lilli, cricket, Austin, Ted, and everyone else who stops by Grossed...Love Jen
Pa is feeling like we have, Fall Blues, bit better than Black Hole. Yikes!
Missing lots of busy and traveling friends today:( whaa boohoo. Chirp, flex, Jen, Lilliput, KimBo, MsM, Austin, kuli, BJ, SS, CG, {{{meanwhile}}}, Careshare:)Cuz,
Ted,{{{{{{{{CAPTAIN}}}}}}}}}Deefer. All the rest Love you Bunches. Kachoo! Xo
{{{Jen}}} you are efficient! Love Love Love
BJ, you are awesome. Blessings, and Cheers! Xo