Christmas Countdown - 2013

[HomemakinGirl]

Thats great news that she got a job on the spot goodluck to her

Thank you xo

 

[HomemakinGirl]

JUST A LITTLE UPDATE...

Have been keeping tin touch with louannes sister and she says

That all furbabies including wish is doing good..all eating

She on the other hand is not.. god love her i think it really hiting her now
She is going to louannes on friday and it will be the 1st time she will be there without loanne not being there.. and she is dreading it so much

So maybe keep her in your thoughts .....

So happy to hear the furbabies are doing good. I will continue to pray for Louanns family.

 

[Crown 84]

A bold Good Morning to each and all here at MMC.

The day has dawned clear and crisp with no rain.
Hopefully, the weather will hold and I will have clear sailing to the coast tomorrow afternoon.
We show 59 degrees here at this hour.

And what else is crisp and clear as a bell?
The message of the count, of course:
Days to the Season: 202
Days to Christmas Day: 244
TOMORROW, my Friends -- the 1/3 Christmas Day marker.
Then.
Oh, and Then!
200-days to the start of Christmas Season 2013!

One more day here for me then I'm off for two.
(Will seem strange. It has been over 6 months since I have been away.)

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Everybody!
Keep the faith that only Christmas can insure.

 

[Christmasstar]

Doing an echogram of the arteries in her neck now. I'm assuming the fact that the right side took 10 minutes and the left side they've been working on for 30 minutes isn't good.

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Okay they said one of the arteries was to deep and couldn't get it.

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What are they going to do now if the echo didn't work?

Well I'm home now. Mom was doing okay when I left. Earlier she was having a problem with her face drooping on the right side and her mouth not closing. It was back to normal when I left though. She said it was still numb though. The doctor should be there between 9 and 10 in the morning and we will see what the tests show and where they want to go from there. I'm just happy that they are actually looking for a problem this time instead of telling her to just start taking an aspirin everyday.

Sounds like she is recovering well already, a good sign. Hopefully they get her in a good stroke prevention program so this can be prevented from happening again.
Continuing to pray for you all
((((HUGS))))

 

[Christmasstar]

Now I want snow. cheesy

you may have it all! We had a heavy frost overnight too, had to turn up the furnace this morning.

 

[Christmasstar]

Well I took a 5 hour nap..I woke up at 930 pm and thought it was time for me to get up in the morning. I got as far as brushing my teeth and then getting my uniform out when I was told it was night time. So I got back in the bed and here I am! My legs are throbbing and this is why I can't play baseball next year. I am getting too old. I already need 2 knee replacements my Dr said. From playing fgootball all through high school it has damaged my knees. I am trying to wait as long as possible since new technology is always coming around as far as knee replacememt goes. Well I hope everyone has a good night...we are 8 months away from xmas eve~!!!

years ago, when still single, I did this, was actually out the door before it hit me that it was very dark for 5 in the afternoon! LOL

Knees problems are no fun, you really appreciate how amazing our bodies are and how easy it is to mess up the works! Don't wait to long to get them fixed, you have a couple of little ones to chase!

 

[brent]

Both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Thanks, Brent!

You're welcome, Crown. It's the least I can do! I just hope nobody minds not receiving an update until about 9:30 am on those two dates!

 

[brent]

Good morning everyone!

It's a brisk morning in Ottawa. I'd say not as brisk as it will be in approximately eight months from now... Speaking of being exactly eight months away... Happy Rudolph Day! It's already the 25th of April. Hard to believe it has been four months since we all gathered around our beautiful Christmas Trees with family and loved ones. Let's continue making 2013 just as - or even more - memorable than 2012!

The extended forecast in Ottawa is getting me very excited. Temperatures are to be moving into the 20s (70s) on Monday. It may have been a little later than usual, but Spring weather will be here! Speaking of next week, I spoke with my dad yesterday and he's planning to visit the beginning of May. His visiting usually coincides with my birthday (April 30th), but he was asked to work a couple shifts at the Steel Plant (where he retired from a few years ago). It's good that he still has the option to go back to work whenever he wants or is asked. Anyway, I'm excited for his visit. I have not seen him - or any member of my family - since Christmas Holidays!

I have some therapy today. I am hoping that it goes well. Perhaps my doctor will be able to give me a bit more insight on whether it is indeed my knee or IT Band that is the current issue. I don't know which I am hoping for! We shall see. As for tonight, no plans, really. Hopefully we'll just sit around and watch the Bruins game.

I hope everyone enjoyed the 'Pines yesterday. Carl really let it all out for the final time this month. He knows how to throw a party! Can't wait to see what he has in store the beginning of May! Have a great Thursday!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good evening all,

It was a slow moving night at work, got a lot done though. I am so tired tonight but just winding down I should be going to bed in a few, I have to check on my dinosaurs on my Kindle app though, I think I need to feed them. cheesy Stupid game, I am addicted to it. 5 am gets here quickly.

Good night friends.

LOL, I have a set of games, sites, I just have to visit too!

 

[Christmasstar]

I am exhausted. We went to our fourth funeral in the past two weeks. Today's funeral was for a 57-year-old who had colon cancer. He was an ag pilot and fire department chief. I thought I would be okay until we walked into the cemetary and two fire trucks on opposite sides of the road had their ladders extended and touching at the top to form an inverted > with the point at the top. Crossing from one fire truck to the other and making an "A" was a cable from which was flying the American Flag. Very touching. So many police officers, federal government employees, and firefighters formed one group facing the family members. Then two fire trucks entered the cemetary, one being a really old fire truck with their antique bell. On the back platform where the firemen used to ride, was the casket. At the end of the funeral, ten ag pilots flew in "the Missing Man Formation." Reggie's plane was flown by a family member who then turned toward the west away from the rest of the formation. (Wikipedia explained it: The flight approaches from the south, preferably near sundown, and one of the aircraft will suddenly split off to the west, flying into the sunset. In all cases, the aircraft performing the pull-up, split off, or missing from the formation, is honoring the person who has died, and it represents their departure to the heavens.) Kelly was presented with Reggie's captain's helmet. Not many eyes were dry today. Then the interim captain rang the antique fire bell, signifying the "last call." (This was explained on Wikipedia: During each firefighter funeral, there is the ceremony of the "Tolling of the Bell," where bells gong in a succinct and traditional pattern. The bell ceremony is reminiscent of the original firehouse bells that tolled when there was a fire. The actual ceremony is based upon the pattern of the original method of communicating that a firefighter had fallen, which is the telegraph. The telegrapher would tap out the word "fell" with five measured dashes, a pause and then repeated two more times.) As I said earlier--very touching.

that story brought tears to my eyes, what a wonderful way to remember a lost friend.
It is hard to have to go to so many friends in such a short time ((((HUGS)))) praying for you

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning!
Just got back from walking the dogs. Its chilly out, still wearing my winter coat every morning. It was raining when I woke up but it already passed. It will be partly sunny today with temperatures in the upper 50's. I am going to have my hair cut and colored in a little while. My hairdresser better be there today! I also have to stop at the supermarket for something later, I feel like I'm in there every day. Not too much else going on.
I hope everyone has a great day!!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Brent, hope your therapy goes well today!

 

[Christmasstar]

The winds the past few weeks have been so horrible--never ending. Kids are acting out at school, teachers are getting on each other's nerves, allergies are kicking in big time, and plowing and planting are difficult because of the dust from the heavy machinery. We have been so busy here at home. Hubby had to work like the dickens to replace our old hot water heater with a much bigger one. He just finished today after the funeral. I have been trying to work on organizing my scrapbooing stuff and cooking magazines so we can pack up stuff for storage. The architectual drawings were approved with some minor corrections to be made, so I really have to put it into gear to get finished with my part. Tomorrow will really be a busy day for us. Then we will be going to Yreka for three days for Elks business. I feel like I am on a treadmill!!! I am going back to page 1652 to try and catch up on the posts. TTYL!

so glad you could stop in for a bit, sounds busy but will be so exciting when it is all done! Make sure to take before and after pictures to share!

and we thought an earthquake would take California off the map!

 

[Christmasstar]

I forgot to add that I have been having problems with my computer. It seems that my "history" is not working correctly. It only shows documents and not websites I have visited. I won't have time to research it until we get back from Yreka late Sunday. Does anyone else have this problem?

sometimes mine does not save info it should, it will be fine for awhile and then suddenly I have to add everything again.

Right now my problem is that coke and a keyboard do not get along well! I am using a keyboard I plug into my laptop so that I can type again.

 

[Christmasstar]

There has been a lot of horrible stories in the news lately so I thought I would pass along an inspiring one.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ate-bone-marrow-to-leukemia-patient?hpt=hp_t5

that is so awesome, good for him!

 

[Christmasstar]

I love the way everyone is supportive in this forum. What a lovely bunch of people and a great place to visit!

thank you and welcome to the countdown!
I hope we get to see you here lots.

 

[Christmasstar]

Good morning!
After reading this I felt my Christmas heart was beating again! ♥
I'm listening to Merry Christmas Radio and are feeling the Christmas Love! =)
Just stopping by to wish everyone a beautiful Thursday!

I loved reading that too, thankyou so much for posting the link!
Have a fantastic day!!

 

[Christmasstar]

JUST A LITTLE UPDATE...

Have been keeping tin touch with louannes sister and she says

That all furbabies including wish is doing good..all eating

She on the other hand is not.. god love her i think it really hiting her now
She is going to louannes on friday and it will be the 1st time she will be there without loanne not being there.. and she is dreading it so much

So maybe keep her in your thoughts .....

Thanks for the update, I can only imagine how hard this will be for her. Give her my love and let her know I am praying for her.

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning!
After reading this I felt my Christmas heart was beating again! ♥
I'm listening to Merry Christmas Radio and are feeling the Christmas Love! =)
Just stopping by to wish everyone a beautiful Thursday!

I enjoyed it, too!!
Hope you have a beautiful day, too!! Xo




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[Christmasstar]

A bold Good Morning to each and all here at MMC.

The day has dawned clear and crisp with no rain.
Hopefully, the weather will hold and I will have clear sailing to the coast tomorrow afternoon.
We show 59 degrees here at this hour.

And what else is crisp and clear as a bell?
The message of the count, of course:
Days to the Season: 202
Days to Christmas Day: 244
TOMORROW, my Friends -- the 1/3 Christmas Day marker.
Then.
Oh, and Then!
200-days to the start of Christmas Season 2013!

One more day here for me then I'm off for two.
(Will seem strange. It has been over 6 months since I have been away.)

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Everybody!
Keep the faith that only Christmas can insure.

I so appreciate your faithfulness to keeping us on track with the countdown, Thank you!!!
Have a good time!