Christmas Countdown - 2018

[Edge612]

Morning MMC! Enjoying a little Christmas show this morning. And having my breakfast. Preparing for a VERY busy few weeks at work leading up to Christmas. But it'll all be worth it when I have off 5 days for Christmas, work 2 days and then another 4 days off for New Years. One more day to rest here and check all my gifts that I got and see if I need anything else. Have a great Sunday!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

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!!

We had rain overnight, but now the snow is back and the city is under a white blanket again. Weather report calls for mild temps the next few weeks; I'm happy about that 'cause I don't like it when it hits more than -12.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

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.

Expressing yourself here is good medicine; it has worked for me. My husband visited his ex-mother-in-law several times when we got together and when she died he was quite upset about it. I understood because they had a history and it didn't bother me.
My husband worries more than I do about number 1 son and the grandsons working to save lives and sometimes putting themselves in dangerous circumstances (but they aren't at war). #1 son got shot in the cheek with a pellet gun once when he was trying to save someone as an Advance Paramedic and paramedics don't carry guns. It's scary.
My situation is different from yours so I won't offer advice; just come here and vent if you want and sift through the merry pages to get your festive mojo working. Thinking of you.


Try and Stay Jolly!

 

[Bradmac]

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.

It’s a great gift!

 

[Bradmac]

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.

That’s a lot for one person to have to deal with. I’m sorry to hear about your ex-mother-in-law. Divorce isn’t just about two people, is it?

I’m sending prayers for you, your MIL, and especially for your son’s safe deployment and return.

Take care, my friend.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

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.

I don't know if I ever quoted myself before ... the wee nap I had turned into a Christmas dream; I was trying to gorge myself on shortbread and icebox cookies, chocolate turtles and never got to taste anything because I kept getting interrupted. So many Christmas cravings - silly dream, but it was kind of merry even if I didn't get to taste any goodies.


Keep a merry thought in your head - and your dreams!

 

[Bradmac]

Good Sunday morning, Christmas friends!

Wow, it’s really raining here this morning, with thunder and lightning. Poor Lulu is scared to the point of shivering, and I can’t make her feel better.

Today is a busy one. I’ve missed Men’s Breakfast at church, but we still have service, then lunch at Mama’s, then Jacob’s University choir at 3pm, then Elizabeth’s school chorus at 6pm. Run, run, run.

We went to see the parade of lights in nearby Claxton last night. It was pretty good!

I hope y’all have a great day!

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, December Dwellers.

And as we begin the second day of the month of Christmas, dwell also on the following:
Days to Christmas Day: 23 (Three weeks from the day after tomorrow!)
(But don't dwell too long, Folks. Action is called for!)

Well, we had great weather for our Christmas tree outing yesterday. Got out in the morning before the rain moved in for the afternoon and evening. We are now fully decorated for the season!
Today will be even warmer, with highs in the 70's and a somewhat lower chance of precipitation.
The current temperature reading is 62 degrees here in the capital city and it's quite damp.

Have a Super Sunday Second Day of December, Everyone!

 

[sugar142286]

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!

Hope you enjoyed the party! Your co-worker is blessed you were there. Praying she finds out what is going on!

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, December Dwellers.

And as we begin the second day of the month of Christmas, dwell also on the following:
Days to Christmas Day: 23 (Three weeks from the day after tomorrow!)
(But don't dwell too long, Folks. Action is called for!)

Well, we had great weather for our Christmas tree outing yesterday. Got out in the morning before the rain moved in for the afternoon and evening. We are now fully decorated for the season!
Today will be even warmer, with highs in the 70's and a somewhat lower chance of precipitation.
The current temperature reading is 62 degrees here in the capital city and it's quite damp.

Have a Super Sunday Second Day of December, Everyone!

Thanks Crown! These 25 days of Christmas are going to go too fast!

 

[sugar142286]

Glad I could remind you! Ours is named Aurora after Sleeping Beauty. Now I just have to remember to move her every night

Sounds like a busy but fun weekend! My dad may be sending me to target to get a gift for my mom since he doenst have a clue what he is looking for.
Have a great first Sunday of Advent! I actually get to go to church to celebrate it

Yay! So exciting Star! Have so much fun! Congratulations to your daughter

Thank you! That is the hardest thing, to remember to move the elf. Happy first Sunday of Advent to you as well! We’ll be leaving for church shortly.

 

[sugar142286]

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!

Prayers for you Brad - hoping the numbness lessens!

 

[sugar142286]

it was a beautiful wedding

Beautiful! Congrats!

 

[Christmaswarlock]

Good Morning, December Dwellers.

And as we begin the second day of the month of Christmas, dwell also on the following:
Days to Christmas Day: 23 (Three weeks from the day after tomorrow!)
(But don't dwell too long, Folks. Action is called for!)

Well, we had great weather for our Christmas tree outing yesterday. Got out in the morning before the rain moved in for the afternoon and evening. We are now fully decorated for the season!
Today will be even warmer, with highs in the 70's and a somewhat lower chance of precipitation.
The current temperature reading is 62 degrees here in the capital city and it's quite damp.

Have a Super Sunday Second Day of December, Everyone!

23 days!! Kind of hate to think about it being such a short time left. Thanks for the ever shrinking Countdown Crown.

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning, friends! Getting ready to head to church here shortly. We’ll have a little break this afternoon, then we have a birthday party to attend around 430. I’ll catch up on the rest of the posts here later - enjoy your Sunday!

 

[nmc42088]

Thank you! That is the hardest thing, to remember to move the elf. Happy first Sunday of Advent to you as well! We’ll be leaving for church shortly.

Your welcome! I am waiting for Sunday school to finish now for Carolina

 

[nmc42088]

This week is going to be such a busy week. I work Monday thru Friday with Wedbesday being a double (8a to 10p). I have been trying to go to bed early to prepare but it's not working. Today a family from church is dropping off a twin bed for Carolina since they no longer need it and a toddler bed isnt working for her anymore. She will be in a real big girl bed. Shes excited but I'm sad about it because that means shes growing up.

We will go to Mike's today and relax. I have a couple more gifts to buy but I think I can start wrapping at night some. Have a great day everyone

 

[Meceka]

it was a beautiful wedding

Beautiful, CS!
Congratulations!!

 

[Meceka]

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.

My goodness, that is a lot to have going on in your lives. Prayers going up for your ex-MIL, for the safe return of your son and his Air National Guard unit, and for you.
xx

 

[Meceka]

We had rain overnight, but now the snow is back and the city is under a white blanket again. Weather report calls for mild temps the next few weeks; I'm happy about that 'cause I don't like it when it hits more than -12.

Most of the snow is gone now as it has been raining off and on most of the afternoon and almost all of last night/early morning. There were several thunderstorms that went through the area, but I only heard one just enough to check on Palmer and then I was asleep again. I usually love snow, but this year it is a bit bothersome. I'd love a green Christmas with 65* for a high and lots of sunshine. I'd picnic outside!

If your area is getting mild temps, mine might, too. I'll have to check the long range forecast out!