Christmas Countdown - 2012

Bradmac · Apr 9, 2012

Seawaters said:
On Saturday, I was not able to tune in to the Greasy Skillet. That was Easter Vigil and the service lasts longer on that night than any other of the year. It is always a good service, though, as we welcomed new members into the church. Hubby and I went out to Round Table after church and ordered the Italiano mini pizzas. We were dumbfounded when they arrived. We ordered the special where you get four for $20 thinking they would be small. We ended up bringing two of them home. They were the same size as a small pizza, and we thought they would be the size of the personal ones. A very pleasant surprise! Yesterday I took my former aide to Wal Mart so she could get cat food and other things (she doesn't drive), and we went to my classroom to pick up paper so I could make some masters from my home computer. Then I took a nap and started on dinner: ham, potaoes, veggies, biscuits, ham sauce, and brownies. I have to tell you that the ham was the best Hubby and I have ever fixed. It was so moist and delicious. The ham sauce is from a very old recipe from our church's ladies group. The potatoes were one of the best "recipes" I have ever had: Idahoan Roasted Garlic Parmesan. All you add is water. I was pretty leery, but I followed the directions; and they were WONDERFUL!!! The best "mix" potatoes I have ever had, no lie! I also made brownies, my first attempt at using Splenda in place of sugar. They were pretty darn good, and Hubby did not guess the secret ingredient: black beans!!! We had a late dinner, so I was not able to get on the computer. We had plans to watch a movie, but sleep overtook us. I go to the oncologist this afternoon. I am not sure if I will have my first chemo treatment or if we will just discuss our course of action. I guess I will know in a few hours. Have a great day, everyone.

Black beans in brownies?!? Yuck!...I think. Aw, what do I know. :mrgreen:

I hope your appointment goes well!

Christmasstar · Apr 9, 2012

the lady I look after has one whopper of a cold, need to bone up on vitamin C so I do not get it now.
Applied to a new seniors place here in town but got a reject letter

I have over 20 years experience as a PSW but because I do not have a piece of paper saying so, they will not hire me. I guess experience and excellent track record mean nothing these days.

Meceka · Apr 9, 2012

Seawaters, my thoughts and prayers are with you today.

Christmasstar, I have no doubt there is a job out there for you. Keep the faith!

momnan30 · Apr 9, 2012

@Seawaters:
Sounds like a good weekend for you and hubs...hope your appointment goes well and you are on the upswing for the duration soon!

shellie12 · Apr 9, 2012

Christmasstar said:
the lady I look after has one whopper of a cold, need to bone up on vitamin C so I do not get it now.
Applied to a new seniors place here in town but got a reject letter
I have over 20 years experience as a PSW but because I do not have a piece of paper saying so, they will not hire me. I guess experience and excellent track record mean nothing these days.

Sorry to hear that. and yes your right ! it should be about what you done and experienced in life not what you learn from a text book. life is the learner. but you dont get a peice of paper to say that

made582 · Apr 9, 2012

Seawaters said:
I go to the oncologist this afternoon. I am not sure if I will have my first chemo treatment or if we will just discuss our course of action.

Good Luck Today!!!!!!!!

made582 · Apr 9, 2012

Bradmac said:
*yawn*

*stretch*

*scratch*

Is it bed time yet? *yawn*

I wish.

made582 · Apr 9, 2012

sugar142286 said:
We just grilled some hot dogs on the grill for lunch and they were delicious!

That sounds good. I'll put hot dogs and buns on my grocery list for tomorrow.

made582 · Apr 9, 2012

sugar142286 said:
I sure hope they find out soon, Made. Have the done an MRI?

Yes they have. I guess there are 4 spots that are on everyone's brain and they usually show up gray. Her's where a bright white. The neurologisit didn't seem to worried about it though.

MerryCarey · Apr 9, 2012

Seawaters said:
Then I took a nap and started on dinner: ham, potaoes, veggies, biscuits, ham sauce, and brownies. I have to tell you that the ham was the best Hubby and I have ever fixed. It was so moist and delicious. The ham sauce is from a very old recipe from our church's ladies group. The potatoes were one of the best "recipes" I have ever had: Idahoan Roasted Garlic Parmesan. All you add is water. I was pretty leery, but I followed the directions; and they were WONDERFUL!!! The best "mix" potatoes I have ever had, no lie!

Mmmmmboy---I'm gonna have to try those potatoes ... I've seen some flavored mashed potato "mixes" and wondered how they are. Now I want to try some! I'm a sucker for good mashed potatoes.

made582 · Apr 9, 2012

MerryCarey said:
Mr.'s father is doing badly (his cancer is no longer treatable), so Mr. was there most of the day helping out until the visiting nurse arrived at 11 p.m.

Praying for all of you.

Bradmac said:
Later yesterday afternoon, Nancy's sister was hospitalized for a suspected blood clot in her leg (her report this morning was good, and she's being released), so Nancy spent the night in the hospital with her.

I'm glad that she is doing better today!!.

Christmasstar · Apr 9, 2012

shellie12 said:
Sorry to hear that. and yes your right ! it should be about what you done and experienced in life not what you learn from a text book. life is the learner. but you dont get a peice of paper to say that

I know, but it gets discouraging to have all these skills and still not be able to find a job!
Maybe I will look into how much it will cost to get my PSW papers.

shellie12 · Apr 9, 2012

Christmasstar said:
I know, but it gets discouraging to have all these skills and still not be able to find a job!
Maybe I will look into how much it will cost to get my PSW papers.

YES you should lol. but what does psw stand for ? and look at how many you wood need in differnet skills lol

Christmasstar · Apr 9, 2012

shellie12 said:
YES you should lol. but what does psw stand for ? and look at how many you wood need in differnet skills lol

it means personal support worker

Solice · Apr 9, 2012

Im so tired today. It's terrible.
So off I go to bed..
I'll be back tomorrow morning.
Goodnightzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..........

shellie12 · Apr 9, 2012

Christmasstar said:
it means personal support worker

thanks but it that a job (well guess it is in mades world as hes seems to be a support and help to a lot of people)

sugar142286 · Apr 9, 2012

Christmasstar said:
the lady I look after has one whopper of a cold, need to bone up on vitamin C so I do not get it now.
Applied to a new seniors place here in town but got a reject letter
I have over 20 years experience as a PSW but because I do not have a piece of paper saying so, they will not hire me. I guess experience and excellent track record mean nothing these days.

Hope she feels better and you don't get sick.

You will find something soon. I have faith in you.

sugar142286 · Apr 9, 2012

made582 said:
Yes they have. I guess there are 4 spots that are on everyone's brain and they usually show up gray. Her's where a bright white. The neurologisit didn't seem to worried about it though.

Hmm...

. I hope they figure it soon! Praying hard soon!