Christmas Countdown - 2012

Meceka · Apr 27, 2012

Good evening, MMC!

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sugar142286 · Apr 27, 2012

merrymistletoe said:
good for you...being w/ your family, priceless!!!! Have a good evening/day sugar!

I had a great time with my family last evening. We had a lot of fun. Hope you had a wonderful weekend, MerryM!

Christmasstar · Apr 27, 2012

thinking about you Caninemom3, I know this is a tough time for you. Little Ivy will be greatly missed.

sugar142286 · Apr 27, 2012

merrymistletoe said:
HEY YA'LL!
MY MENFOLK ARE WATCHING THE nfl DRAFT NOW SO I CAME ON HERE TO SEE YA'LL! they can't wait to see who the Panthers draft.

work has been very busy. too busy for me but....
can't seem to shake this arthritis flare up. finally got over the sinus, ear, throat, chest thing. just a little cough now & it lessens daily. still using my e-cig & it works great for me! i'm still getting the nicotine just not the other 4000 chemicals in regular cigs. not knocking anyone who smokes...hey i've smoked for 25+years. w/ this i lower the nicotine as i choose. that means it's all on me to make the decision. no smell so my hubby & kids are tickled pink over that.
i'm having a hard time letting go when it comes to my daughter. she's 15 (16 june 12th) & her friends are driving & going places & she wants to go too. i can't wrap my head around that yet. she's always needed me but not so much anymore. i totally trust her, she's a good girl, but i feel so scared/worried/frightened when she's not w/ us. i think the worst...somebody hurting her, taking her, car wrecks, you name it. AM i NORMAL OR CRAZY YA'LL? she's @ cowboy church tonight & her friend, who i like alot, drove them. she rode w/ her friend from school, they went to eat, to church, then home in a little while.she'll come in for bedtime, get up, go to school, & planning to spend the weekend w/ this same friend so she'll ride home w/ her tomorrow after school. i guess i just miss her alot. this is her best friend & i know her very well & her rents so i'm ok w/ that....i guess. see is this normal? i feel like she's still this little girl & no one can take care of her like i can so she needs to be w/ me. oh wow, i'm getting too deep ain't i?
i need to realize she's15 & not a baby anymore....bummer!

You're not crazy at all. I think every parent goes through this at one time or another. It's perfectly normal for you to be thinking this and plus, she's your last child. It's going to be harder on you with her.

sugar142286 · Apr 27, 2012

made582 said:
I think I got your sinus, chest, and throat problems.

I hope you feel better soon!

sugar142286 · Apr 27, 2012

Christmas-A-Holic said:
I know SIT posted about my uncle's passing but I am not here for doom and gloom but something I thought would make you all smile. We were going through some things at my uncles house and I never realized how many little Christmas decorations were blended in with his decor throughout his whole house! I found something in each room, there were little Santa figurines, snowglobes, snowmen, Christmas candles and more. This is all part of his year round decor. It doesn't look tacky at all, it looks really nice how he has it all displayed. It gave me a smile while going through tough times. You know, he passed away on Rudolph Day. Christmas was a big part of him!

I haven't read any of the post but SIT told me the kind words posted here and I appreciate it very much.

I probably won't be back on for awhile because we are still taking care of business but will check back soon! I miss you all!

We all miss you too! Praying for you guys, CAH! He sounded like a great man!

sugar142286 · Apr 27, 2012

xmas365 said:
We just received a call from our family in Canada, my grandmother-in-law suffered a brain aneurysm, and is in the hospital, it isn't looking good right now, please keep her and my family in your thoughts and prayers.

Prayers coming your way, Xmas.

sugar142286 · Apr 27, 2012

caninemom3 said:
Ivy will die tomorrow. She decompensated and has been back in the hospital since Wednesday. There is no hope. We have an appointment tomorrow at 1:30. Thank you for all your prayers. I know it is the right thing to do but I am nothing less than a murderer. At least that is how I feel. If it were a person, this would not be allowed.

I'm so sorry Louann. You're greatly in my prayers. May God lift Ivy up. Hugs. PM if you need to talk.

sugar142286 · Apr 27, 2012

merrymistletoe said:
hubby & i are going out tonight. a little time just fro us before he leaves out on sunday

Hope you guys had a great time tonight!

caninemom3 · Apr 27, 2012

Good evening, Christmas family

Thank you all so much for all the kindness and love you have shown me on losing Ivy and even before, when she was in the hospital. Thank you all also for the the amazing graphics on some of your posts and CHRISTMASSTAR thank you for that wonderful article you sent me. It did help me to put all things in perspective.

I apologize deeply for any negativity I put out last evening. I guess it was my way of trying to accept the situation and for some reason, lashing out seemed to be what I wanted to do. I am so sorry if I offended anyone.

Ivy went to sleep today at 1:30 EST....She was very peaceful and she went to sleep with both of us kissing her and telling her how much we love her.....I know she is in the arms of the Great Physician even as I write. Perhaps even on His lap....The house is somehow MUCH EMPTIER without my "little bean"........I believe her spirit is partly still here because this is where she grew up and was the only home she ever knew.

Xmas- Please, please forgive me for not saying anything about your family situation. I am praying for you xo

CAH and SIT, still remembering you in my prayers. Also your Dad, CAH.

Thank you again, dear Christmas family xoxo You are all such precious gifts xo

xmas365 · Apr 27, 2012

caninemom3 said:
Good evening Christmas family

I am finished with my old company. I just have to make out my last log sheet with my time and then I can delete them from my computer.

With so many serious and sad things happening to our Christmas family I hesitate to mention anything but I wanted to let you all know.

Ivy will die tomorrow. She decompensated and has been back in the hospital since Wednesday. There is no hope. We have an appointment tomorrow at 1:30. Thank you for all your prayers. I know it is the right thing to do but I am nothing less than a murderer. At least that is how I feel. If it were a person, this would not be allowed.

Anyway, I am not making sense. I am beyond sad.

CAH I am praying for you my dear friend. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your uncle sounds like a wonderful man xo

MG Ramsey - Still praying for your mother xo

Coach - Still remembering you in my prayers xo

Take care, Christmas family xo

I am so sorry Louann

xmas365 · Apr 27, 2012

made582 said:
Note to self. Don't drink a pot of coffee before going to bed if you have to get up early the next day.

Sent from my MID7012 using Tapatalk

Uh oh, I hope a bowl of coffee ice cream won't have that effect. cheesy

xmas365 · Apr 27, 2012

Christmasstar said:
we will be praying...where in Canada does she live?

Thank you. They live in Quebec.

xmas365 · Apr 27, 2012

Seawaters said:
On my way to my first blood test. Wish me luck that my blood count is up!!!

Good luck! (I know it's late)

xmas365 · Apr 27, 2012

Bradmac said:
Good Friday morning, my Christmas friends!

I finally got a haircut yesterday, and although there was apparently a bit of drama going on between the three ladies that work there, it turned out pretty good. At one point the girl cutting my hair, while having a barely-civil conversation with a fellow hairdresser, walked out in tears...with half of my head cut! I thought I would leave and come back another day...but half of my head was cut!

She finally came back (15 mintues later), apologized, and started cutting again. Her hands were shaking, and she hooked my ear a couple times with that sharp comb of hers, but we got through it with minimal bloodshed. Yippee!

I'll be opening Bernie's store tomorrow, then I have to go to my cousin's grandmother's funeral, then we're going to Elizabeth's dance recital. Sounds like I have a full day in store.

I'll look forward to seeing you all at Bernie's for breakfast!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

I am glad it was minimal bloodshed, or else we would have to call you Mayor Van Gogh. cheesy

xmas365 · Apr 27, 2012

caninemom3 said:
Good evening, Christmas family

Thank you all so much for all the kindness and love you have shown me on losing Ivy and even before, when she was in the hospital. Thank you all also for the the amazing graphics on some of your posts and CHRISTMASSTAR thank you for that wonderful article you sent me. It did help me to put all things in perspective.

I apologize deeply for any negativity I put out last evening. I guess it was my way of trying to accept the situation and for some reason, lashing out seemed to be what I wanted to do. I am so sorry if I offended anyone.

Ivy went to sleep today at 1:30 EST....She was very peaceful and she went to sleep with both of us kissing her and telling her how much we love her.....I know she is in the arms of the Great Physician even as I write. Perhaps even on His lap....The house is somehow MUCH EMPTIER without my "little bean"........I believe her spirit is partly still here because this is where she grew up and was the only home she ever knew.

Xmas- Please, please forgive me for not saying anything about your family situation. I am praying for you xo

CAH and SIT, still remembering you in my prayers. Also your Dad, CAH.

Thank you again, dear Christmas family xoxo You are all such precious gifts xo

No need to apologize

made582 · Apr 27, 2012

caninemom3 said:
I apologize deeply for any negativity I put out last evening. I guess it was my way of trying to accept the situation and for some reason, lashing out seemed to be what I wanted to do. I am so sorry if I offended anyone.

Don't worry about it. Anger is a natural part of the grieving process.

I'm still praying for you and thinking about you.

xmas365 · Apr 27, 2012

Good evening,

It's my wife and my anniversary today, number 10! It seems like yesterday we made our vows. We have been together for nearly 14 years now altogether. Our plans for our night out are put on hold for now, with our family issues up north. We dropped the ball on getting our passports, so now we will be going to the post office on Tuesday to get them as quick as we can.
I am very sleepy tonight, one more day until my day off.

Good night everyone.