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Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/9/2009 9:33:12 AM
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thisistheday
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Let us run with perseverance, the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/9/2009 11:26:10 AM
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thisistheday
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Hi all! I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Ours was good. Friday was R's 6th birthday. She invited her class over, plus a couple of other little girlfriends, so invited 19 kids over. 12 came, so it was a little chaotic here for about 1.5 hours Friday evening. We don't have a very big house. Thankfully it was beautiful Friday, so the kids could go outside for a while.
The funniest moment of the evening during the party was when R said "I wish KC were here." My 15yo, K, says "who?" R says "K.C." K say "she is sitting right next to you!" R said "Oh" and smiled. She hadn't seen her since this summer, and she had changed some since then. I asked R later who she thought that was next to her and she said "B's little sister.
Saturday and Sunday we got a lot of leaves raked and onto our garden. It was beautiful out so the kids had fun playing in the leaves. Sunday evening we had a little fire and roasted hot dogs and had s'mores. Yummy!
Dee
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/9/2009 6:16:37 PM
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Good afternoon ladies! I was going to be so much better about posting in here this week, since things have calmed down a bit, yet I am just now making it in here  . . . well, anyway, Dee, thanks for starting us off this week. The birthday party sound like it was a great success -- chaos can sometimes be fun  . . . . That's too funny about R not knowing her friend! We expect that at my age, but not for the young'uns 
Yes, we have had gorgeous weather here the last several days too, and the weekend was unbelievable! Last night's newscast from St. Louis showed some kids playing in a pool -- one last great pool party before winter -- but in November??  . . . they were having loads of fun  . . . . the pool was heated, of course, even tho it was also outside.
Barb, I think that was a great idea to get the decorations up & ready to go. I used to freeze to death trying to get them up, and Bill was so not into that sort of thing that I finally gave up on it. Just too, too hard to do by myself. I just drive thru town and enjoy everyone else's 
Bill got lots done outside this weekend, also. I helped some, but was still busy playing catch-up in here, mostly with my sewing. I did go out for a while both days and tried out our new leaf blower, tho. What a great idea!! Fun, too  . . . last night I blew the leaves into the ditch between us and the neighbors land and burned them. The blower made such short work of what would have taken us both several hours, and horrible back-aches to complete. Well, I couldn't have helped much because even with gloves on the rake would have had my hands raw & bleeding. As it was, the smooth handle of the leaf blower rubbed them some, but not enough to make them split open.
Garrett was home from school today . . started the day off vomiting, so decided he better stay in. I'm thinking it was just some sort of sinus drainage tho, cuz he only did it early while he was trying to eat breakfast. But he was also very quiet and withdrawn . . didn't want anything to do with Bill's teasing, which he always loves. Then within an hour or so he'd perked up and was feeling quite good the rest of the day. He finally ate his breakfast around 10:00 without further incident, and had a PBJ & raisins after his nap -- well, after he laid down for a while . . he never went to sleep. He was so funny, though . . chattering up a storm, and when I'd go in and check he'd be standing on his head, bouncing -- having all sorts of fun He's actually been very good all day long. He's such an engaging little fellow. He just left . . the house seems eerily quiet 
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/9/2009 11:44:16 PM
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thisistheday
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Yeah, our house is eerily quiet a lot more these days with R in school! At least I've quit thinking that she is just over there in the living room.
Barb, I missed seeing your post somehow this morning. I agree, it was a great idea to take care of the outside Christmas stuff while it is still nice out!
Leah, is your blower gas or electric? Hubby got an electric one for his birthday from his parents this summer. He was using it to blow leaves for a while this weekend.
Dee
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 8:48:22 AM
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Friends, Maggie has just come online this morning to say that DS3 is dead. She was so concerned about him last night. Please be praying for her & the family. So very sad . . please lift them all up in prayer today.
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 9:02:32 AM
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Oh My goodness Leah !!!
Prayers are being sent up right now
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 9:27:27 AM
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thisistheday
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Praying for Maggie and family here too.
Dee
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 12:51:11 PM
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{{{Maggie and her family}}}
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 3:47:12 PM
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Since I heard this morning about DS3 I've been thinking oh what if it was one of my sons? I would go into a deep deep funk. I am praying for you Maggie and hurting for you too. Know we love you and will continue to lift you up to the Lord.
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Looking at them, Jesus *said, “ With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 5:13:20 PM
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How to console a grieving friend
In a true friendship, you are there for your friend through good times and bad, just like the promise made in marriage. There is no more difficult time in life than the grief of losing a loved one. During this time of bereavement, your friend will need you more than ever. Perhaps you don't quite know what to say to ease your friend's grief, but it often takes only a few sincere, heartfelt words of sympathy to express your feelings. There are also very helpful and practical ways to "be there" for your friend during this time of bereavement. Your friend is struggling to accept that a loved one has died; the bereaved may also include your friend's spouse, children, or other family members.
It's important to be a good listener
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 5:18:46 PM
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I told my daughter about DS3 and she was very sorry this occurred and then proceeded to tell me her dad, my husband, told her he is going to purchase a prepayment plan for cremation. It seems his health has deteriorated enough, he's hurting so much, he feels it's time to do this.
We really hope he'll last long enough to be there for our youngest son's high school graduation.
Still don't have a will, nor a letter to the mortgage company giving me permission to talk to them if something should happen to him (I am not on the mortgage) and no funeral plans yet. I really do need to get the car mom gave me titled in my name as that hasn't been done yet either.
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 6:10:06 PM
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Hi guys! How is everyone doing?
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 8:03:52 PM
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Momma-Mo . . scroll up & read, please.
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 10:31:28 PM
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Bubbles5
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Leah,
Have you heard from Maggie since? I am just wondering how she is doing...
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 10:47:50 PM
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I did not know about Maggie's son until I got onto Facebook tonight. When I was here this afternoon I was doing a quick pass through. I'm sorry if anyone thought I was being insensitive. I gave Maggie my love on Facebook, but I want to say it here too. My heart goes out to you and you will be in my prayers.
It is wonderful to have so many friends from the internet and it's like a big family to me. The frustrating thing is not being able to physically be there when one of the "family" hurts. I wish I could wrap my arms around you and give you a loving hug. May God comfort you and your family. Love you!!!!!!!
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 10:50:31 PM
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Bubbles5
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We know Momma-mo..we all feel that way..so helpless
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 10:58:40 PM
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Praying for you and your family.
(((((Maggie)))))
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/10/2009 11:37:16 PM
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Oh Momma-Mo, I knew you weren't being insensitive! I knew you just had not read, and I didn't want to repeat it.
Yes, Barb, I have talked with Maggie, and she is doing surprisingly well. She says to tell all of you thank you for all your prayers . . they are being felt, and are much appreciated. They have had tons of people at the house most of the day . . church friends bringing in lots of food, giving love & support. Her faith is very, very strong, and she knows her son is in a better place now. Her facebook post was amazing. Even with all that, I doubt the full impact has hit her yet. It's important that we continue our prayers for her in the coming weeks & months. Grieving takes time, and it takes a toll on one's body.
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/11/2009 7:18:29 AM
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leah777
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Maggie posted during the night in her thread and asked that it be copied here.
Maggie's post
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/11/2009 8:44:09 AM
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Thank you Leah..I went into Maggie's thread first thing this morning.
She sounds sooo strong. Her post brought tears to my eyes. She is an amazing woman. I will continue to keep them all in my prayers.
Good Wen Morning Everyone
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RE: Come Chat right here, November 9-15, 2009!!! - 11/12/2009 2:19:48 PM
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leah777
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Hi Barb . . yes, I don't think Maggie would want us to neglect our time here with each other -- there is strength in numbers, and speaking of her here reminds us all to continue to pray for her.
It's beautiful Indian summer weather here, also. I'm in & out a lot, but not exactly out there enjoying it like I should be.
Bill has finally set his retirement date . . Jan. 1st -- that is IF his application is approved in time to get a check by then. His employer is being very good to him, allowing him to work 3 days a week, and offering him as much as he can legally make while drawing SS. That turns out to be a bit of a raise for him if he only puts in 8 hours a day, but knowing Bill he will do a lot of working 'off the clock' just cuz that's how he does things. He will be on salary, so that will be allowed . . . they've also offered him the continued use of their vehicle, which is a great savings for us. He's decided he wants to sell the truck we bought last spring. I'm not sure I like that idea, but it's not my decision.
I've gotten several new sewing orders in this week, so will be moving to the sewing room shortly to get started on that.
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