Christmas Countdown - 2019

Iteachpercussion · Oct 21, 2019

Good afternoon all,
Thank you for all of the prayers and positive thoughts. My MIL is stable right now, but still in ICU. She is awake and able to communicate at least some, which is some progress from early yesterday.
Of course my FIL is struggling too. He has been fighting cancer for the last couple of years and I think all of the back and forth to the hospital and rehab everyday is keeping him from taking care of himself. He is having really bad back pain and it is likely associated with the cancer and treatment. His back pain has gotten so bad that he can hardly get up from a seated position and is struggling to walk sometimes.
My wife and her sister are trying to be there as much as possible right now, but that means time away from work. I am holding the fort down here at home, so that is one less thing my wife has to worry about.

Hopefully somethings move in a more positive direction for them soon.
Thanks again for all of the prayers and positive thoughts.

Martine · Oct 21, 2019

Iteachpercussion said:
Good afternoon all,
Thank you for all of the prayers and positive thoughts. My MIL is stable right now, but still in ICU. She is awake and able to communicate at least some, which is some progress from early yesterday.
Of course my FIL is struggling too. He has been fighting cancer for the last couple of years and I think all of the back and forth to the hospital and rehab everyday is keeping him from taking care of himself. He is having really bad back pain and it is likely associated with the cancer and treatment. His back pain has gotten so bad that he can hardly get up from a seated position and is struggling to walk sometimes.
My wife and her sister are trying to be there as much as possible right now, but that means time away from work. I am holding the fort down here at home, so that is one less thing my wife has to worry about.

Hopefully somethings move in a more positive direction for them soon.
Thanks again for all of the prayers and positive thoughts.

I am sending positive thoughts and strength to your MIL, your FIL and your entire family for continued improvements.

Binger · Oct 22, 2019

Auntie. A Yabba hat? Omg that is the best yet- Yabba!

Binger · Oct 22, 2019

Was in Garden Ridge today. Saw people buying. By thanksgiving it’s like a cyclone went through it. Not yabba. Not at all.

Edge612 · Oct 22, 2019

Happy Halloween Build MMC! Monday was crazy busy at work (but Mondays usually are for me). It went fast. That's one thing I always say about Monday is it's the fastest day of the week (maybe it knows we don't want it to overstay its welcome). Have a great Halloween Build Day!

AuntieMistletoeDear · Oct 22, 2019

Iteachpercussion said:
Good afternoon all,
Thank you for all of the prayers and positive thoughts. My MIL is stable right now, but still in ICU. She is awake and able to communicate at least some, which is some progress from early yesterday.
Of course my FIL is struggling too. He has been fighting cancer for the last couple of years and I think all of the back and forth to the hospital and rehab everyday is keeping him from taking care of himself. He is having really bad back pain and it is likely associated with the cancer and treatment. His back pain has gotten so bad that he can hardly get up from a seated position and is struggling to walk sometimes.
My wife and her sister are trying to be there as much as possible right now, but that means time away from work. I am holding the fort down here at home, so that is one less thing my wife has to worry about.

Hopefully somethings move in a more positive direction for them soon.
Thanks again for all of the prayers and positive thoughts.

My parents were fortunate with their health problems. When my mom had recovered from her stroke (before she broke her hip and collar bone), she was able to assist my dad with "nurse-like" tasks during his cancer treatments like changing his gauze, etc.

Once my dad was clear of cancer with no residue or set backs. My mom had a fall and then he had to take care of her again.

It's unfortunate that both of your in-laws are struggling, I'm sure they want each others company.

Good thoughts and prayers for your FIL offered as well.

AuntieMistletoeDear · Oct 22, 2019

Up and at it; went to bed without doing the dishes last night - naughty auntie.

Got them done now and cleaned the cat dishes as well, had my coffee, about to have breakfast and get ready for work.

We have a staff meeting tonight so it will be a longer day than usual for me and then I'm off for three days.

Anyone else hearing Monster Mash in their heads lately?

Stay jolly - don't be spooky!

chrimbo_bear · Oct 22, 2019

Hello again friends!

Thought i'd crawl out of the woodwork for my yearly dose of Festive Frivolity.

Of course, something is different this Christmas.. I just moved back to the UK after a decade away in Switzerland.. and i'm enjoying the ramp-up to a proper blighty-based Chrimbo.

Tesco already has Chrimbo sweeties out, M&S already selling decorations, it's all very exciting.

I'm also now engaged to be married. Much joy this Chrimbo!

Big love
cb

Martine · Oct 22, 2019

Good Tuesday morning! Went to bed around 8:30pm, woke up at 2am and couldn’t fall back asleep until maybe 3:30am. This does not make for restful sleep. Just work for me today and hopefully the day will go by quickly. Have a great one everyone!

sugarmuffin25 · Oct 22, 2019

chrimbo_bear said:
Hello again friends!

Thought i'd crawl out of the woodwork for my yearly dose of Festive Frivolity.

Of course, something is different this Christmas.. I just moved back to the UK after a decade away in Switzerland.. and i'm enjoying the ramp-up to a proper blighty-based Chrimbo.

Tesco already has Chrimbo sweeties out, M&S already selling decorations, it's all very exciting.

I'm also now engaged to be married. Much joy this Chrimbo!

Big love
cb

Great to see you! Congratulations on the engagement!

SnowflakeMom · Oct 22, 2019

Happy Tuesday!!
Looks like we will have a nice day. My oldest daughter starts PT for her knee tonight.
Work for me and I need to catch up on some laundry!!
Can't believe we are so close to Halloween!

Crown 84 · Oct 22, 2019

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
.....Anyone else hearing Monster Mash in their heads lately?

It is now, Auntie!

Rich · Oct 22, 2019

chrimbo_bear said:
Hello again friends!

Thought i'd crawl out of the woodwork for my yearly dose of Festive Frivolity.

Of course, something is different this Christmas.. I just moved back to the UK after a decade away in Switzerland.. and i'm enjoying the ramp-up to a proper blighty-based Chrimbo.

Tesco already has Chrimbo sweeties out, M&S already selling decorations, it's all very exciting.

I'm also now engaged to be married. Much joy this Chrimbo!

Big love
cb

Congratulations on your move and especially on your engagement!!!

Crown 84 · Oct 22, 2019

Good Second-Workday-of-the-Week Morning, Folks!
Moving right along into the week and ever closer to the holidays.

Let's check on the status straight away:
Days to Halloween: 9 (SINGLE DIGITS!)
Days to the Season: 22 (Three weeks from tomorrow!)
Days to Christmas Day: 64 (Under half a week away from the 2 month mark!)
Time begins to grow short, my Friends.

Really quite nice here yesterday, as we returned to the 70's and had a sunny day with no rain and only gentle breezes.
Today shows a chance for some severe weather, as that midwest storm system passes by. A very good shot at rain if nothing else.
Our present day-starting temperature is 63 degrees here, and it's rather overcast.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Everyone!

MerryCarey · Oct 22, 2019

chrimbo_bear said:
Hello again friends!

Thought i'd crawl out of the woodwork for my yearly dose of Festive Frivolity.

Of course, something is different this Christmas.. I just moved back to the UK after a decade away in Switzerland.. and i'm enjoying the ramp-up to a proper blighty-based Chrimbo.

Tesco already has Chrimbo sweeties out, M&S already selling decorations, it's all very exciting.

I'm also now engaged to be married. Much joy this Chrimbo!

Big love
cb

Congratulations on your engagement! Much happiness to you both!

HomemakinGirl · Oct 22, 2019

Good morning MMC ~
It’s going to be cloudy today with showers and a high of 59 degrees. I just walked the dogs, tidied up the house and started laundry. I’m running to the supermarket soon to pick up a couple of things. Back home to work on chores. I also have plans to visit my parents this afternoon. That’s about it. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

HomemakinGirl · Oct 22, 2019

chrimbo_bear said:
Hello again friends!

Thought i'd crawl out of the woodwork for my yearly dose of Festive Frivolity.

Of course, something is different this Christmas.. I just moved back to the UK after a decade away in Switzerland.. and i'm enjoying the ramp-up to a proper blighty-based Chrimbo.

Tesco already has Chrimbo sweeties out, M&S already selling decorations, it's all very exciting.

I'm also now engaged to be married. Much joy this Chrimbo!

Big love
cb