Christmas Countdown - 2018

AuntieMistletoeDear · Dec 1, 2018

Busy day already; gonna have a wee nap.

Mailed off more cards and grabbed more stamps for the rest of the bunch.

Had a short fun time with my dad at the Downtown Walk; he found it too damp to stay out long, but we enjoyed each other's company and I helped him with a computer hiccup.

He thinks my brother might come home for Christmas, but doesn't feel like decorating because there's hardly anyone left to visit. He'll do something, but might not put the tree up. He'll likely just decorate the mantel with a variety of merry items and our stockings.

Keep a merry thought in your head.

Meceka · Dec 1, 2018

Martine said:
Good Saturday morning! I can’t belive it’s December 1st already. I’m starting to freak out a bit, I have fallen behind on everything, from shopping for gifts to baking. I’ll have 2 weekdays off next week so will have to catch up.

Last night at work, an employee gave us quite a scare. After lifting a framed mirror, she grabbed her chest and I brought her down to the floor. She says that this has happened before, when doing some physical effort. When she was feeling better, I wound up driving her home in her own car and coming back to work by taxi. I will have a talk with her today about seeing her doctor, I think she is showing all the signs of effort angina. I really don’t want it to lead to a heart attack at some point, especially since she mentionned there is a history of heart problems in her family.

So tonight is the first of three consecutive Saturdays where I’ll be out celebrating Christmas. I am such a homebody and an introvert, this is the most social activity I will have in a single month. Tonight is our work Christmas party. I am not in the Social committee this year so I get to relax a bit, though I did end up helping them with a few things anyway. Next week, just us managers will go eat at a nice restaurant. And on the 15th my brother is having us over at his place.

But for now I’m just relaxing before work, curled up in a blanket in front of the illuminated tree, with Loki sleeping on my lap. Have a wonderful day everyone!

How scary! I'm glad you were there to help her out, Martine!
Have a merry time at the party!!

Meceka · Dec 1, 2018

Christmasstar said:
wedding day has arrived, the church is ready, the caterer preparing, rehearsal done, the cake is ready, the main event is taking place in 3 1/2 hours !

Congratulations to the bride and groom ~ may their lives together be blessed!

Meceka · Dec 1, 2018

nmc42088 said:
Carolina's excitement is getting greater especially now that her elf has arrived. This morning she has made us each talk with the elf about good and bad places to hide. I love how excited she is getting and seeing the magic again thru her eyes. Each year it gets better

Magic, indeed!

Meceka · Dec 1, 2018

Bradmac said:
Good Saturday morning, Christmas friends!

I left work early yesterday afternoon. I called the doctor's office for an appointment, and they'd had a cancellation, and could see me right away. I've had some numbness in my left hand, and it turns our I have elbow tunnel syndrome. Ha! Never heard of that! It's actually similar to carpal tunnel, but it's called cubital tunnel. Anyway, nothing to do about it short of surgery, but it might clear up in time. Great.

It's rainy around here. I was hoping to get on the mower to mulch up all of the pecan leaves, but it's too wet now. So, Lulu and I are on the couch watching Stargate: SG1. It's an old show, but pretty awesome!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Praying it will clear up in time!

I went to an estate sale earlier this year and bought the entire series of SG1 for $3.00. Got there on the third day and the lady of the house just wanted to get rid of things so I lucked out big time. Well, my brother lucked out big time, as he has it now.

Meceka · Dec 1, 2018

Merry Saturday and Merry December 1st!!

It's raining out!

The snow is down by half and there is a lot of ice built up on the roof, but I've no way to get it off. Hoping it melts fast!! It should rain tomorrow, too, and tonight it is only going get down to the upper 30s, so I expect things will work out fine roof-wise.

Working on research for the store and listening to Christmas carols. Fun!

Be merry!!

Christmaswarlock · Dec 1, 2018

Merry Dec 1st everyone! We had a hard day of shopping for weird items and I was at the end of my rope by the time we hit Wally World. I didnt leave impressed by the shoppers that come out of the wood work. Hope everyone has a fine evenimg.

Christmasstar · Dec 1, 2018

it was a beautiful wedding

nmc42088 · Dec 1, 2018

Christmasstar said:
it was a beautiful wedding

So beautiful Star!

nmc42088 · Dec 1, 2018

Mike and I went out for a little bit earlier this afternoon to try and do some Christmas shopping. My goodness you can tell it's December as the roads and people who were driving are crazy. We watched a lady almost cause an accident when she tried to make a left turn from 4 lanes over. The weather being rainy didn't help either.
I am home now curled up on the couch with a blanket wathing Hallmark and reading. I'm also waiting for Carolina to fall asleep so I can move Aurora

sugarmuffin25 · Dec 1, 2018

Christmasstar said:
it was a beautiful wedding

Beautiful pictures!!!

xmastidings · Dec 1, 2018

Evening everyone, I’ve been wanting to post, but, it just seems like every time I wanted to stop by here lately, I’ve just had too many other things on my mind and so, I just have been keeping to myself, thinking.

My daughter called me last week, she informed me that her grandmother, my ex mother-in-law, was not doing well. She went into the hospital for one thing, and while she was there, they found a tumor on her pancreas; cancer. She’s 68. They apparently started her on chemo and she has had every side effect that there can be From doing so, and she has only taken 2 out of 10 treatments. My daughter was crying on the phone, it got me all upset and it Just tore me up on the inside hearing her get like that and from what she was telling me. It’s been on my mind ever since. She is a wonderful person. She always treated me nicely, with kindness and thoughtfulness. She was, my family, for over 23 years, and I miss her still.

Then out of the blue, for the first time in years, my ex-wife started texting me about her mom. And then, updating me that since she’s been so sick, they are going to stop the chemo and just operate on her in about a week to remove the tumor. I’m praying for her.

So, the only right thing and moral thing for me to do, is to let my wife know all of this and of course, she understands, and her heart goes out to my ex mother-in-law and my kids, but she has also concerns now of my ex wife texting me. And to tell you all the truth, it’s bothering me some too, in a slight way.

Then, on top of this, I found out, that my sons Air National Guard unit have received orders, that they are deploying to Afghanistan right after Christmas. Just Nice...... if I don’t have enough to worry about.

All of this in a matter of just a few days.

I’ve been trying to get my butt in gear, and get started on getting the Christmas decorations and the tree out. I’m hoping maybe tomorrow.

I’d like to humbly ask if prayers could be given for both my son and my ex mother-in-law. Thank you.

e_xander · Dec 1, 2018

xmastidings said:
Evening everyone, I’ve been wanting to post, but, it just seems like every time I wanted to stop by here lately, I’ve just had too many other things on my mind and so, I just have been keeping to myself, thinking.

My daughter called me last week, she informed me that her grandmother, my ex mother-in-law, was not doing well. She went into the hospital for one thing, and while she was there, they found a tumor on her pancreas; cancer. She’s 68. They apparently started her on chemo and she has had every side effect that there can be From doing so, and she has only taken 2 out of 10 treatments. My daughter was crying on the phone, it got me all upset and it Just tore me up on the inside hearing her get like that and from what she was telling me. It’s been on my mind ever since.

Then out of the blue, for the first time in years, my ex-wife started texting me about her mom. And then, updating me that since she’s been so sick, they are going to stop the chemo and just operate on her in about a week to remove the tumor. I’m praying for her.

So, the only right thing and moral thing for me to do, is to let my wife know all of this and of course, she understands, and her heart goes out to my ex mother-in-law and my kids, but she has also concerns now of my ex wife texting me. And to tell you all the truth, it’s bothering me some too, in a slight way.

Then, on top of this, I found out, that my sons Air National Guard unit have received orders, that they are deploying to Afghanistan right after Christmas. Just Nice...... if I don’t have enough to worry about.

All of this in a matter of just a few days.

I’ve been trying to get my butt in gear, and get started on getting the Christmas decorations and the tree out. I’m hoping maybe tomorrow.

I’d like to humbly ask if prayers could be given for both my son and my ex mother-in-law. Thank you.

Oh, xmas!! What a load to bear. Prayers for your ex-mother-in-law and prayers for you and your family. Hang in there buddy, we're here for you to sound off and get things off your chest. Hoping the Christmas Spirit can find you again and help you get through this rough time.

HomemakinGirl · Dec 1, 2018

Christmasstar said:
it was a beautiful wedding

So beautiful Star, thank you for sharing! Congratulations!

HomemakinGirl · Dec 1, 2018

xmastidings said:
Evening everyone, I’ve been wanting to post, but, it just seems like every time I wanted to stop by here lately, I’ve just had too many other things on my mind and so, I just have been keeping to myself, thinking.

My daughter called me last week, she informed me that her grandmother, my ex mother-in-law, was not doing well. She went into the hospital for one thing, and while she was there, they found a tumor on her pancreas; cancer. She’s 68. They apparently started her on chemo and she has had every side effect that there can be From doing so, and she has only taken 2 out of 10 treatments. My daughter was crying on the phone, it got me all upset and it Just tore me up on the inside hearing her get like that and from what she was telling me. It’s been on my mind ever since.

Then out of the blue, for the first time in years, my ex-wife started texting me about her mom. And then, updating me that since she’s been so sick, they are going to stop the chemo and just operate on her in about a week to remove the tumor. I’m praying for her.

So, the only right thing and moral thing for me to do, is to let my wife know all of this and of course, she understands, and her heart goes out to my ex mother-in-law and my kids, but she has also concerns now of my ex wife texting me. And to tell you all the truth, it’s bothering me some too, in a slight way.

Then, on top of this, I found out, that my sons Air National Guard unit have received orders, that they are deploying to Afghanistan right after Christmas. Just Nice...... if I don’t have enough to worry about.

All of this in a matter of just a few days.

I’ve been trying to get my butt in gear, and get started on getting the Christmas decorations and the tree out. I’m hoping maybe tomorrow.

I’d like to humbly ask if prayers could be given for both my son and my ex mother-in-law. Thank you.

I’m sorry xmastidings, that is a lot to be weighing on your mind. Please know that prayers are being said {{{hugs}}}

Binger · Dec 2, 2018

Eighty degrees here tomorrow. High of 40 on Tuesdsy. Yip. December in VA ! Yabba!

Binger · Dec 2, 2018

Xmas- check your mail.

He_Is_Born · Dec 2, 2018

xmastidings said:
Evening everyone, I’ve been wanting to post, but, it just seems like every time I wanted to stop by here lately, I’ve just had too many other things on my mind and so, I just have been keeping to myself, thinking.

My daughter called me last week, she informed me that her grandmother, my ex mother-in-law, was not doing well. She went into the hospital for one thing, and while she was there, they found a tumor on her pancreas; cancer. She’s 68. They apparently started her on chemo and she has had every side effect that there can be From doing so, and she has only taken 2 out of 10 treatments. My daughter was crying on the phone, it got me all upset and it Just tore me up on the inside hearing her get like that and from what she was telling me. It’s been on my mind ever since. She is a wonderful person. She always treated me nicely, with kindness and thoughtfulness. She was, my family, for over 23 years, and I miss her still.

Then out of the blue, for the first time in years, my ex-wife started texting me about her mom. And then, updating me that since she’s been so sick, they are going to stop the chemo and just operate on her in about a week to remove the tumor. I’m praying for her.

So, the only right thing and moral thing for me to do, is to let my wife know all of this and of course, she understands, and her heart goes out to my ex mother-in-law and my kids, but she has also concerns now of my ex wife texting me. And to tell you all the truth, it’s bothering me some too, in a slight way.

Then, on top of this, I found out, that my sons Air National Guard unit have received orders, that they are deploying to Afghanistan right after Christmas. Just Nice...... if I don’t have enough to worry about.

All of this in a matter of just a few days.

I’ve been trying to get my butt in gear, and get started on getting the Christmas decorations and the tree out. I’m hoping maybe tomorrow.

I’d like to humbly ask if prayers could be given for both my son and my ex mother-in-law. Thank you.

Prayers for your son and his unit. May they be safe.
May the doctors be able to treat your children’s Grandmother in a way that restores her to health. And may you and your wife’s love for one another get you through these tough days that may lie ahead. I’ll keep the prayers coming for you.

nmc42088 · Dec 2, 2018

xmastidings said:
Evening everyone, I’ve been wanting to post, but, it just seems like every time I wanted to stop by here lately, I’ve just had too many other things on my mind and so, I just have been keeping to myself, thinking.

My daughter called me last week, she informed me that her grandmother, my ex mother-in-law, was not doing well. She went into the hospital for one thing, and while she was there, they found a tumor on her pancreas; cancer. She’s 68. They apparently started her on chemo and she has had every side effect that there can be From doing so, and she has only taken 2 out of 10 treatments. My daughter was crying on the phone, it got me all upset and it Just tore me up on the inside hearing her get like that and from what she was telling me. It’s been on my mind ever since. She is a wonderful person. She always treated me nicely, with kindness and thoughtfulness. She was, my family, for over 23 years, and I miss her still.

Then out of the blue, for the first time in years, my ex-wife started texting me about her mom. And then, updating me that since she’s been so sick, they are going to stop the chemo and just operate on her in about a week to remove the tumor. I’m praying for her.

So, the only right thing and moral thing for me to do, is to let my wife know all of this and of course, she understands, and her heart goes out to my ex mother-in-law and my kids, but she has also concerns now of my ex wife texting me. And to tell you all the truth, it’s bothering me some too, in a slight way.

Then, on top of this, I found out, that my sons Air National Guard unit have received orders, that they are deploying to Afghanistan right after Christmas. Just Nice...... if I don’t have enough to worry about.

All of this in a matter of just a few days.

I’ve been trying to get my butt in gear, and get started on getting the Christmas decorations and the tree out. I’m hoping maybe tomorrow.

I’d like to humbly ask if prayers could be given for both my son and my ex mother-in-law. Thank you.

Xmas I am sending so many extra prayers your way. I'm so sorry to hear about your ex mother in lawamd the strain it is causing. Please thank your son for his service to our country.

HomemakinGirl · Dec 2, 2018

Good morning ~
Happy Sunday!
Been up for awhile, I have the hardest time sleeping in even though I would like to. Just having a cup of coffee and I’m working on a Christmas gift list. I have been so busy with the wedding planning these days, I am definitely behind schedule here but I know everything will get done. I plan on doing some online shopping today and some more decorating as well.
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx