Christmas Countdown - 2012

[mgramsey]

Good Tuesday afternoon, my Christmas friends!

Today is Elizabeth's 12th birthday! It's also Nancy and my 18th anniversary! The whole family is coming over for Elizabeth's party tonight, then the whole family is coming over tomorrow night for our annual night before Thanksgiving supper. Lots of eating going on in Bellville this week!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

Happy birthday Elizabeth and happy anniversary to y'all! Lots of celebrations the next few days. Enjoy it.

 

[Meceka]

It is overcast here today in northern California. After Tuesday and Wednesday, the radiation doctor is letting me free on Thursday and Friday to enjoy the holidays; but it will be back to the grind, or should I say "nuke," on Monday.

You are so right, MGramsey, regarding the Christmas Season. How is your mom doing, by the way?

Tonight is football, so that means we are having something simple: pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, red potato salad, and then cookies for dessert.

School is out this week, but with radiation, I had already taken the time off!

I am not sure if I will get on later. If not, have a great rest-of-the-evening, everyone!

I'm glad you are getting a break from the radiation ~ I hope and pray that today's and tomorrows's will go well for you! Take care, Seawaters, and have a MERRY day!!! {{{hugs}}}

 

[Meceka]

I may be out of line requesting this, so if I am let me know.
My daughter, LittleCS has been going through a really rough time. She lost her job so did not join in the Christmas card exchange this year. She is so sad and I know some bright Christmas cards would really cheer her up. If any of you want to could you send her a card too? You can send it care of me and if I get any I will sneak in when she is not home and put them on her Christmas tree as a surprise.
Thanks in advance.

You are not out of line at all ~ I made a sticky note to send her one when I do my cards later this week. I hope things improve for her!

 

[Meceka]

Good evening, Christmas family

I am glad it is time almost for bed. I am so tired. I must say I will be glad to see the rheumatologist next month. I only hope she can help. The psoratic arthritis seems to be progressing pretty quickly to other joints. Quite a few of my toes are now resembling small sausages and my right thumb joint is also swollen now. I know it is going to be okay eventually. It is just getting to that point.

Right now A Season for Miracles just started on Hallmark and I think I am going to turn in and watch it. Only two more days until Thanksgiving and tree !!!!!!!!

Have a Christmassy evening, dear Christmas family xoxo

(((HUGS))) to all ESPECIALLY:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Mickey, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Charlie, Gary, Bailey, Jerrold, Irving, Martha, Uncle Julio, Missy, Scooby, Sasha, Jacob, Cracker, Bunny B, Penny, Pocket, LuLu, Bear-Bear, Stripey, Holly, Fate Puppy (London,) Buster, Missy, Baby, Santa's Polar Bears, Sangria, O'Malley, Beau, Taz, Zema, Rizzo, Bella and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

Oh, CM3, I am so sorry you are in pain. I hope and pray the rheumatologist can help you get some relief. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

For the first time in years I'm hosting family for Thanksgiving. I live in Illinois and have no other family here so it's rare that I get visitors for holidays. They will all be coming from out of state. It's been a very busy last few days but it will all be worth it. I'm so excited!

That is great, Bullypup ~ I'm sure your Thanksgiving will be wonderful!

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon!
Thanks for thoughts and prayers for Thomas and his work.
He still have work! Thank God!
BUT it costs...

They have accepted lower pay, poorer pensions and more hours on the job. They can now work up to 60 hours a week!

He is so much away from the home.
And now he will be even more away. And less money will come in.
He will lose around 700 dollars each month!!

I don't think it's worth it..
Im the one home alone with six children. There is so much to do here.
And I would like him to be more home...

But, maybe in another life....
All in all. Im GLAD he still have a job...
And maybe, things would turn around someday..


......................My mother went to the Dr yesterday.
She got some new painkillers..
But she also got her self an appointment at the hospital next Tuesday.
So I really hope they will figure out whats wrong with her...
Thanks for all your toughts and prayers!

I'm so glad Thomas still has a job, but I am sorry that it comes at such a cost to you personally and financially. I pray the new meds will work for your mom and that the doctors will figure out what is wrong with her. Take care, Solice, and have a lovely rest-of-the-day! {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

that is a lot to loose out of your budget every month! Having lived on so little for so long as a single mom I know it is possible, not easy but possible to live well on not much. You learn to do things differently. You find out there really are over 100 ways to cook ground beef and that cheap toilet tissue does the job just as well as the expensive stuff. Family fun days are about picnics in the park and board games in the kitchen.
Most important you realise that there is also no time for anger and resentment, it is a waste of time and energy and robs you of all the little joys available in life.
Keep your chin up and know that this too shall pass!

Praying for you all and hope your mom gets to the bottom of what is going on with her.

Very well said, Christmasstar!

 

[Meceka]

She is still plugging along. The pain is gradually getting worse so she has to take more pain medication. They would like to give here a pump for pain medication but can't for fear of infection. The incision for the last major surgery, 2 years ago, still has not fully healed and probably never will. Thanks for asking.

I am still praying for all of you, mgramsey!

 

[Meceka]

Good morning, all. It is overcast here in northern California again this morning. It is almost time to leave for radiation, but I wanted to pop in and wish you all a great day. When I return, I need to catch up on the Christmas-Song-a-Day thread. TTYL

Have a MERRY day, Seawaters!

 

[Meceka]

Good Tuesday afternoon, my Christmas friends!

Today is Elizabeth's 12th birthday! It's also Nancy and my 18th anniversary! The whole family is coming over for Elizabeth's party tonight, then the whole family is coming over tomorrow night for our annual night before Thanksgiving supper. Lots of eating going on in Bellville this week!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

A very Happy Birthday to your ballerina, Elizabeth ~ I'm so glad she had such a great time dancing in the Nutcracker! A very Happy Anniversary to you and Nancy, too! Have fun at all the dinners!

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon, MMC!

:hi:

 

[ClaireLovesChristmas]

Good Tuesday afternoon, my Christmas friends!

Today is Elizabeth's 12th birthday! It's also Nancy and my 18th anniversary! The whole family is coming over for Elizabeth's party tonight, then the whole family is coming over tomorrow night for our annual night before Thanksgiving supper. Lots of eating going on in Bellville this week!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

Happy Birthday Elizabeth!! And Happy Anniversary to you and Nancy!! xxx

 

[Seawaters]

Wow!!!

oh! And the countdown to a half million views of this thread came to an end sometime between late yesterday evening and this morning! 520,628 right now!

(but who's counting, right?) :wink::wink:

 

[Ryan]

Hello ... We just got word that the office will close early tomorrow, but I'm not holding my breath ... my department often has to stay later. Didn't get out early last year at all, even though the office closed at 1 p.m. Booo! :-? I want to get home early tomorrow to start putting lights on my new tree. Got some goodies for Thanksgiving last night (pecan pie!), and we'll be getting the turkey, gravy, and sides from Boston Market tomorrow night. Then the big feast day and all-out Christmas!



Maybe you could combine the two and invent a recipe for gingerbread pancakes! cheesy

I'm in the same boat! My office is supposed to close early tomorrow, but I won't get excited until I'm out the door! Hope it works out for you and happy Thanksgiving!

 

[lauriebear]

Good Saturday morning, my Christmas friends!

I'm back at Bernie's today, with breakfast in the warmer. Smells gooood!

Elizabeth's first Nutcracker performance was last night, and it was BRILLIANT!! She had the best time, and has already been talking to the people who manage the show about a larger part next year...LOL!

Not only was it my first Nutcraker, it was my first ballet, and I loved it! Well, except for the guy in the tights. Get some shorts on, dude!

Tonight, the entire family is coming, then the last performance is Sunday afternoon. They are meeting us at a restaurant to surprise her after the last show. Nancy and I had a bouquet of flowers last night, and I thought she was going to cry. LOL

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

Thanks for sharing I am so happy for your daughter, and how sweet of you both to get her flowers, what a great memory!!!

 

[lauriebear]

How do you tell a Methodist from a Baptist in a liquor store?

A Methodist will speak to you.

LOL!!! cheesy

 

[lauriebear]

Good evening dear Christmas community!

I hope you had (or yet having) a good Saturday! :] Mine was pretty odd because I woke up around 5 o'clock in the morning. I don't know why but I just couldn't sleep any longer. ^^ I took a glass of water and I was reading some magazines until 8 o'clock, and then I felt sleepy. I couldn't go back to sleep at 8 in the morning. That would have been too ridiculous.

Anyway, I somehow managed to stay awake until 10 and I went to the town centre. I spent about 4 hours walking in different book shops and I must say I was happy and frustrated at the same time. Happy because there were so many Christmas novels displayed on the shelfs, and sad because I couldn't purchase them all. ^^ But I sweared to myself that someday I will have a huge library at my own place with huge collection of lovely Christmas novels and fictions.

I planned yesterday to do some reading today related to my studies but I had my lunch after I came back home and then started doing some cross-stitching of Christmas present for my godparents. Heh. ^^

I love your idea of a library - I have a spare room and it is loaded with books all different kinds, I love adding to the collection as well as pulling out one I my have not read in years!!! Hope you enjoyed your weekend

 

[caninemom3]

Good Tuesday afternoon, my Christmas friends!

Today is Elizabeth's 12th birthday! It's also Nancy and my 18th anniversary! The whole family is coming over for Elizabeth's party tonight, then the whole family is coming over tomorrow night for our annual night before Thanksgiving supper. Lots of eating going on in Bellville this week!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

Happy Birthday to Elizabeth xo

Congrulations and Happy Anniversary to you and Nancy xo

 

[made582]

Good Afternoon MMC!!!! It's a dreary day here in central Indy with high of 60 degrees. I'm battling a nasty cold so I've spent most of the sleeping. I had to get on and tell you all hi though. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[merrymistletoe]

Happy birthday Elizabeth!!

Happy anniversary Nancy & Bradmac!!:???::???::???: