Christmas Countdown - 2018

[Holiday]

This morning I decided I wanted to share with everyone why I was MIA from the forums for the majority of last year and this year.
I know I shared that at the end of 2016 right after Christmas my grandma had surgery. The surgery went well but she never really fully recovered from the anesthesia, which caused some problems with her memory. We thought it would get better but it did not. In February she spilled hot soup on herself and suffered burns, which required extra care. In April she fell and broke her hip and had to have additional surgery to replace her hip. My moms family needed lots of extra help once she came home. We thought recovery was going great for most of the summer. It was pretty much determined that she had dementia due to her behavior, but because we could never get her out of the car to get her to see a neurologist there was never an official diagnosis. In September, my parents, aunt and uncles decided that hospice was the best decision for her care. After 4 days in hospice she passed away peacefully on the morning of my best friends wedding. The anniversary of her death just passed which is why I felt the need to share. A year later we are in a much better place than we were last year.
Also during the time frame things were happening with my grandma we were dealing with all the aftershocks of the death of Mike's cousin.
Thank you for reading everyone xx

I'm so sorry to hear everything that was going on in your life. I hope this year is a much better year & you have a wonderful holiday season!! Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers!

 

[snowflake22]

We're still in the low 90's every day for the foreseeable future. As you say, that's south Georgia for you!

 

[Holiday]

Have a great evening everyone!!! Hope to be back tomorrow afternoon if now before!!!!

Enjoy your Rudolph Day, night!!!

 

[brent]

********** MILESTONE DAY **********


Good Morning, Everyone!
It's here. Another **Milestone Day**.
The next in a long series that leads us to a magical destination where holiday dreams come true.

Today's numbers:
Days to the Season: 49
Days to Christmas Day: 91

And today.
As of this VERY DAY.
We have completed THREE-QUARTERS of our trip back to Christmas!
What lies ahead?
You many not want to know.
But, if you click on this thread tomorrow morning, you will.

Coolish yesterday, with rain threatening all day but none actually falling.
Today is supposed to be quite a bit warmer (mid 80's) with a 40 percent chance of precipitation.
This day-before-Pines Day has commenced at 70 degrees, here.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Folks!

Happy Milestone Day, Crown!! And... happy near Blossoms!

 

[brent]

We're coming so close to the Season. It's almost as if it's about to Blossom right before our very eyes, isn't it?

 

[Bradmac]

Oh yeah...Happy Rudolph Day, everyone!!

 

[made582]

Happy Milestone Day, MMC!!



Well I’m missing QVC but I may have found some place better. I think I’ve died and gone to heaven.

 

[Meceka]

********** MILESTONE DAY **********


Good Morning, Everyone!
It's here. Another **Milestone Day**.
The next in a long series that leads us to a magical destination where holiday dreams come true.

Today's numbers:
Days to the Season: 49
Days to Christmas Day: 91

And today.
As of this VERY DAY.
We have completed THREE-QUARTERS of our trip back to Christmas!
What lies ahead?
You many not want to know.
But, if you click on this thread tomorrow morning, you will.

Coolish yesterday, with rain threatening all day but none actually falling.
Today is supposed to be quite a bit warmer (mid 80's) with a 40 percent chance of precipitation.
This day-before-Pines Day has commenced at 70 degrees, here.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Folks!

Thank you, Crown! Merry Milestone Day!!

 

[Meceka]

Good Tuesday morning! Rain is moving in for the next couple of days. So Fall goes. Right now the three of us are curled up on the couch under blankets, it's nice and cozy. The surgeon David saw yesterday has put him on a waiting list for arthroscopic surgery. The surgeon considers 2/3 of a tendon torn to be a small tear but after some tests he determined he needed surgery. He has another appointment on October 22nd. I'll go with him this time because I have a ton of questions for the surgeon. I'll keep hoping that his shoulder will continue to improve and he won't need surgery. I'm working the afternoon/evening shift and have a few things to get at the grocery store but for now I just want to stay under the blankets with Loki sleeping in between us. Enjoy your day everyone!

David remains in my prayers as do you, Martine. Have a merry day!

 

[Crown 84]

We're coming so close to the Season. It's almost as if it's about to Blossom right before our very eyes, isn't it?

Ah!
Definitely coming before the end of the week.

 

[nmc42088]

I hope you are having a great Rudolph Day too!!!

Thanks Holiday!

I'm so sorry to hear everything that was going on in your life. I hope this year is a much better year & you have a wonderful holiday season!! Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers!

Thank you! 2018 has proven to been a lot better than 2017 was. I hope your mom is doing well too!

 

[Meceka]

This morning I decided I wanted to share with everyone why I was MIA from the forums for the majority of last year and this year.
I know I shared that at the end of 2016 right after Christmas my grandma had surgery. The surgery went well but she never really fully recovered from the anesthesia, which caused some problems with her memory. We thought it would get better but it did not. In February she spilled hot soup on herself and suffered burns, which required extra care. In April she fell and broke her hip and had to have additional surgery to replace her hip. My moms family needed lots of extra help once she came home. We thought recovery was going great for most of the summer. It was pretty much determined that she had dementia due to her behavior, but because we could never get her out of the car to get her to see a neurologist there was never an official diagnosis. In September, my parents, aunt and uncles decided that hospice was the best decision for her care. After 4 days in hospice she passed away peacefully on the morning of my best friends wedding. The anniversary of her death just passed which is why I felt the need to share. A year later we are in a much better place than we were last year.
Also during the time frame things were happening with my grandma we were dealing with all the aftershocks of the death of Mike's cousin.
Thank you for reading everyone xx

That is a lot to go through ~ so glad that you are in a much better place now. Praying that the year will bring much joy into your lives. xx

 

[Meceka]

Thanks Meceka!

You're welcome!

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon MMC!! I'm finally back to my "comfortable" job! Hoping to have a chance to catch up on here! xx There is so much to do at the other "new" job, I could go back when I leave here, but I'm not sure I will??? It's another dreary day & I'm ready to go home. Fried brain. LOLOL!!!

I hope you are all having a fantastic day!!!!

I hope you have a nice, relaxing evening and that tomorrow will be a merry one! xx

 

[Meceka]

I didn't start the furnace at the lake this weekend, but I did turn on the Eden Pure in the mornings.

We all thought Book Club was great! I hope you get to see it soon!

Eden Pures are nice!
Thank you! I'm hoping to see it next week.

 

[Meceka]

Merry Milestone Day everyone! Only 3 months remain!

Cold and rainy here today after a beautiful fall day yesterday. You'll never here me complain about a rainy day if the temperature stays below 15c (59f)!

Hope everyone has a great day and maybe allows themselves some time to listen to a carol or two

Merry Milestone and Rudolph Day to you, Branimal84!

 

[nmc42088]

That is a lot to go through ~ so glad that you are in a much better place now. Praying that the year will bring much joy into your lives. xx

Thanks M!

 

[Meceka]

Thank you, M~
She is still having trouble sleeping, but I guess that is a side effect of her antibiotic (go figure!).
Other than that, it was a decent day for her.

Hope you & Palmer are having a nice night!
xx

You're welcome, snowflake!
I'm glad your mom had a decent night ~ I hope her sleep improves.

Thank you ~ Palmer and I are having a nice night. I hope you, Harlowe, and Adrian are having an even better and merrier night!
xx

 

[Meceka]

Good morning MMC ~
Merry Milestone Day!!!
It’s pouring out right now. I wanted to do some food shopping but I’m not sure if I want to venture out. I’ll see if it lets up after I finish my cup of coffee. I’m going to visit my youngest later this afternoon, I picked her up a few things for the apartment and I want to drop everything off. Other than that I’ll be working on the laundry. Season premiere of This is Us is on tonight, can’t wait. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!
xx

Merry Milestone Day, HmG! xx

 

[Meceka]

Hello all It's colder here too, very windy but sunny.

Hello! It has been very humid out here today ~ chance for storms tonight.