Senior Golden Sneakers
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Well I was full of "stay up and watch the new decade in" syndrome and dressed in my new finery played solitaire because the stuff on my basic TV was uninteresting or I'd seen it before. By half past ten and with Jilly wondering why we were still up, and me cross eyed from too much iPad solitaire I took off the finery and we went to beddy byes only to be woken up at midnight with Mark, Mary Jo and Michael texting me on the machine which played Robin Hoods horn each time. This meant I saw the new year in after all! Isn't modern technology marvellous. I would have missed this ten years ago!
Today I have a problem. For good luck in the north of England our first visitor is a tall, dark male stranger to cross our thresholds. I no longer have tall, dark strangers, or indeed short, portly, gingery ones either in my uninteresting life. Last year I myself let in the new year with disastrous results. Nothing to do with tall dark gents of course, but still......you never know. I could ask Tony from next door, he's dark and the poor lad is definitely strange, but not a good idea.
So, Jilly Bean is going to be my first footer of the year. Definitely dark, with brown eyes and full of the joys of spring when she's not hibernating she should do the trick! No glass of Sherry and a mincepies though, she will have to make do with a doggie treat!
The jigsaw I did was just as bad JACKIE. Mine was a wood full of dappled leaves and grass. I was reduced in the end to putting all the different shaped pieces in various piles and laboriously trying each shape one at a time. Took ages but what a sense of accomplishment when I finally got there!
Are you all raring to go, or are you like me, still in Jim jams with Sherwood Forest horns still blaring in my head?
Whatever, a big hug to all from
Anne and Beanie the "first footer".1 -
May it be Blessed, Healthy and the Best One Yet!
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Well the little Bean was my first footer, so let's see if she brings us good luck. I'm certainly lucky to have the little thing!
Anne
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Hello.....I did stay up and it was a good thing as there were loud bangs on and off for a couple of hours starting about 11pm. I was watching a Lethal Weapons marathon so I am all caught up on crazy Mel Gibson once again. 😉 I switched back and forth and watched some festivities and musical performances as well. But I am not used to this and am dragging fairly slow this morning.
I had an idea when I woke up and I am now stamping and heat embossing so cannot linger long as the stamp is full of sticky Versamark ink.
A bit late, after a trip to the bathroom, I remembered to say ‘rabbit, rabbit’ and that will have to suffice for my custom.
I hope no talk dark man (or any other) arrives on my doorstep today. I am not going out for yogurt today. I will wait until tomorrow. I will stay in my comfy sloppy clothes and keep on stamping etc.
Hugs to all Sneaker friends. Always good wishes sent your way. I think of you each day and look forward to hearing from you. It is a perk in my day.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️1 -
Once again Happy New Year!
I don't have any traditions to bring in the new year so hopefully that won't make it a bad year. Joe and I went to mass, he used his new walker which made me happy since I feel he is unsteady on his feet. We then went to a different restaurant to have some Chinese food and a glass of wine. He drank about a third of his and then gave it to me. I came home finished that series and then watched some game shows until the New York show came on. So I welcomed in New York and Chicago and then went to bed. Let's pray 2020 is a good year for all of us!!!
I thought about going to see the kids but still have a lingering cough, not as bad as it was, but Charlie also has a cough so I think it best to wait. I will probably go see my friend in the hospital but have made no real decisions yet.
Enjoy your day, for me Monday begins my new plan for weight loss.
Sandy
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Marie's daughter Alice posted on Facebook that Marie is back in the hospital, she may have had a stroke. She is asking for prayers.0
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Alice Allison: No improvement. She is in ICU but is not conscious
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Oh my, what a sad and horrible new year start for dear Marie and her family. I pray for her recovery. This dear lady has been dealing with failing health for some time, I think. She is on the top of my prayer list.
And so things have begun here. John is fixing the New Years brunch. It will include the plant-based sausage we are trying. It could be good or it could be a nasty tasting thing that will be added to the weekly trash. These interesting new experiments are part of life’s fun challenges.
My music is all over the place today, some of everything. I don’t enjoy the kind of music that is sweet without complexity, like the Carpenters or John Denver. John likes some of it but we have different tastes in music. There are some we enjoy together but not all. I love soul and blues, Baroque and jazz. Let’s face it...I love most music. The more emotional the better!
I Felt the New Year’s Eve celebrations in New York was less interesting this year. The music and the chats and interviews could have been more interesting, rather than a shrill forced enthusiasm. Our Portland celebration took place in a windy pouring rain. Sooooooooo Portland, Oregon! We never expect less or more than that. I sort of love the silly effort In spite of the weather.
I am putting up the holiday decor and looking at Katie...she needs a good brushing of her hair and cleaning of those gunky ears.
We will grab on to 2020 and make it a great year and decade! Are you with me?
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Oh dear. Poor Alice. Very sad news on the first day of a new year. Please let Alice know my thoughts are with her. Indeed all our thoughts. Anne.0
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Poor dear Marie, Alice and the rest of her family. My dear neighbor is in the hospital for the long run as his aspirational pneumonia is now accompanied by a highly contagious for of another pneumonia and he hates the mashed food he must eat. It will be awhile before he can come back her for rehab.
My Lobster tails dinner was enjoyed last night due to spending it with Judy and Gerald (my British friends) and we ate buffet today together, as well. Together with another couple and 1/2 from Scotland. A delightful time. Other than that, conked out about 10:30, and am still living with the arthritis, gout, RLS attack but am grateful it hasn't gotten worse! I share much of PATSY's musical taste, but I love the Beatles and much of early New Orleans jazz! Also prefer West Coast Jazz to New York! ANd of course Beethoven, and most classics. Not a fan of most opera!!!
Still thrilled about my baby moving toTampa! Gotta grab a quick bite. HAPPY NEW YEAR...
Buzz
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Oh no, how sad is the news about Marie, our team leader and wonderful lady that I remember having delightful Skype chats with as she sat surrounded by her colourful needle craft.
I send hugs to you Marie, Alice and family. ❤️❤️
Jackie0 -
Good morning. A library ladies morning. ❤️❤️
Hugs.
Lin0 -
It's turned into a wet and rather bleak day here so thank goodness, I didn't strip my bed as planned last night with a view to getting everything in the washing machine and out to dry! It was dry while we walked on the moors although there was a cold wind that nearly blew me over on more than one occasion, even with my extra weight! George's favourite kind of weather that has him running and skipping in wide circles while Betty does her best to keep up!! Since then I've been catching up with emails and pulling off strips of wallpaper in my dining room ready for decorating. The old lime plastered walls will need a special distemper paint to allow them to breath so I'm having fun searching the internet for colours. I might go very bold!!
A quiet day and not unpleasant so I'm now going to put the kettle on, light my fire and play with the pooches who have slept most of the day away!
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Happy Thursday! Not sure where this day has gone but I went to my meeting then to Walmart. Came home and took all my Christmas decorations down even the balcony since it was near 50 degrees. Arranging all the decorations so I know what is what next year and finally getting to say hello.
There has been no news on Facebook from Alice which kinds of makes me think things aren't looking good. But the power of prayer is strong so let's continue praying.
I have such a busy week coming up I hope I make it through all the events Lisa has planned. Saturday we are going to see the movie Frozen ll at the theatre, Sunday is Max's 3rd birthday so we are going for cake and for him to open presents and then Monday to the Shedd Aquarium which is downtown Chicago. I will be meeting them there and it is not a fun drive.
Tuesday I will be sitting, Wednesday bingo, Thursday my meeting. I am exhausted already. lol
Will be back in the morning, enjoy your evening.
Sandy
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Hello. I was hoping we would have an update regarding Marie. I have been on pins and needles hoping and praying for some sign of recovery. I have seen nothing. ❤️❤️
Well, it was former library ladies this morning, home for a bowl of leftover soup and then back to Whole Foods for that yogurt I wanted. Of course there were a number of really good sale items, things I use all the time, and with the extra Prime discount. So I ended up with a full bag. I was delighted at the checkout as a celebrity was in line behind me and I was able to just listen to him talk. Oh my, what a voice!!! Magical even with the spoken word. Simon Estes is his name and we have an amphitheater named for him here. Folks always flock to hear him in any and all performances. I suppose I drug my feet a bit to put my credit card away. 🙃
Put my groceries away when I got home, after stopping by the library drop off, and then was involved in quite a number of messages on Facebook Messenger. I have been trying to work on a project but really am making no progress.
Well, there will just have to be another day.
Sandy, wow, what a busy time you have coming. Yikes!
Jackie, it was relatively warm here but overcast and feeling like it could start raining at any time. Wow, wind strong enough to nearly knock you off your feet! That is nasty.
Buzz, it is always nice to be with friends. Glad you enjoyed yourself.
Anne, did I miss your post? Sorry if I did.
Patsy, greetings sent to you as well.
Hugs, will either read or try to start on that project again.
Lin❤️🙋🏼♀️❤️
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One of Marie’s granddaughters characterized Marie’s stroke as massive, just saw that post on another page. I am heartbroken. ❤️❤️0
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Oh no Lin, sorry to read this as I was praying for good news.0
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I have a split screen and mypost is invisable. Hope you can read. Odd arrangement of letters also. Later, patsy0
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Sad news from Alice:
Update on my mom...
She had a massive stroke and is unconscious with significant brain damage.
The decision was made to remove the breathing machine and now I sit at her side listening to her labored breathing and praying that our Heavenly Father guides her home if that is His will.
Thank you friends for your prayers.
My response:
I have no words to comfort you at this time. Just know she is loved by everyone and our hearts are breaking for you.
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😢😢❤️😢😢 I am just sick.0
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Where did my post go? Too tired to " repeat my words to MARIE and her family, but she was my "Li'l Sis" once my enrance replaced her by making me "the Eldest"! Like everyone else, I wasn her to "pull through" with the determination she has always shown!
To all of you, take care of balance problems, no falling allowed, remember to breathe properly, and remember how much I love you! Buzz
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So very sorry to hear about Marie’s stroke. It sounded very serious and heartbreaking. I wish a peaceful and pain free passing for her. I didn’t really get to know her but she must have been a wonderful person. She had so many friends that cared for her.
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Marie introduced me to the Sneakers by chance. She defended me after I got a very sick comment from some unknown person and had her removed from another group that she, Marie, had formed and I had joined. I almost left MFP at that point but instead she introduced me to you dear ladies.
I will never forget that, her protectiveness.
Terribly saddened by Alice's news. Marie is much loved by her family and my thoughts are with them and Marie at this sad and difficult time in their lives.
❤️Anne.1 -
Dearest Marie, go in peace lovely lady surrounded by those that love you as we do and Alice, stay strong during this difficult and sad time. ❤️
Jackie1 -
Good Morning,
No word yet on Marie. Such a sad time for her family especially her husband who is suffering with dementia. We can only pray and hope she goes in peace.
Sandy
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Hello Sneakers. Staying home today. I have been working on a project this morning. Lots to do but just die cutting pieces right now. Still not happy with the color selections but I need to move along and not get paralyzed with finding what I think is perfect.
Well, a glum and chilly day here a bit of snow may fall later. A total shock when I called the pharmacy this morning. Without asking, my doctor had done a short term refill of my prescription. However, the pharmacist told me I would need to pay A LOT of money for this Rx. Not what I thought I signed up for. I tried to call my insurance agent, not available. So whatever, as they say, it is what it is. Must not get upset by little things.
Need to get online to do a bit of banking.
Hugs everyone. Hoping for better days.
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Posted on Facebook. So very sad.
Alice Allison My mom passed this morning. Thank you all for the prayers.2 -
Kelly Rebal is Marie's granddaughter who posted this tribute.
Who was Eula Marie Ward? She was so many things to so many people, where do you start? Most knew her by Marie, but to me she was Granny. She was also a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a niece, a Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and friend...but most importantly a sweet human being. I don’t think I ever saw her get mad, and if I did…I don’t remember.
Being a wonderful Granny, she always made sure I had strawberries and sugar when I came to her house when I was little…and ice cream. Not just any ice cream though, it had to be Blue Bell. And if she didn’t have ice cream we would walk to Baskin Robbins, because ice cream is just that important! I’ll never forget that.
I was very close to my Granny growing up. I have so many fond memories of being at her house in Mesquite – she and Papa lived in that house my entire life. Picking peacans from the front yard, Easter Egg Hunts (she loved Easter) and she taught me how to swim in that back yard.
She loved being a Granny, she loved her grand-kids, her children, her entire family and her doggies. She always had a doggie as long as I could remember and don’t tell anyone, but she would give them mini chocolate Hershey bars as treats.
I remember epic Christmas days where there was so many gifts in the living room, there wasn’t any room to sit! She always wanted to make sure everyone was happy and taken care of.
And being a good mother, she raised 3 incredible kids – Bruce McCallum (my dad), Alice Allison (Aunt EE) and Kathy Hough. And let’s face it Dad, you weren’t the easiest to raise. She used to make sure we always got Whataburger when we came to town, especially my Dad – she knew how much my Dad loves Whataburger.
Granny loved food and her Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake was amazing!
Granny also was a great daughter, I remember when her mother, Mimma, was aging and needed help she was right there – always! Just like my Aunt EE was for Granny. Aunt EE was my Granny’s best friend and guardian angel the last several years, thank you…Granny taught you well.
She was a great wife. She cooked Papa dinner every night up until she couldn’t. And when Papa started to have problems with his memory, she took care of him and he took care of her. That is what true love is.
Granny was also a creator, that’s where I get my creative streak from I think. She could make anything she set her mind to. She especially loved sewing. I have so many homemade gifts from her – quilts, dolls, an Uncle Mike McWhorter Skipper Clown Doll, baby clothes and so much more. And she didn’t just make things, she was great at it…she even had a very successful craft booth for several years. I inherited her sewing machines and will cherish those forever, just knowing her hands laid where my hands lay.
Granny loved the Dallas Cowboys – I would tell my friends that my Granny sits around the TV and gets all worked up over the Cowboys and they would kinda snicker…what kind of Granny cares about Football. A Texas born and raised Dallas girl that’s who! She never wanted to miss a game.
As I grew older we didn’t talk as much, didn’t see each other as much and didn’t know each other as well. I regret that. I did make sure to call her every once and a while to see how she was doing. She would tell me what Amanda Hough and Blaine Hough were up to, how Kathy and Ricky were doing…and she always told me how much she appreciated Aunt EE, saying she is a wonderful daughter.
I am so proud of my Granny, the woman she was and the family she created. Her joy of crafting, her love of ice cream and most importantly the love she had for her family. I didn’t know Granny in her younger years, but if I am 1/2 the woman she was, I’d say I’m doing pretty good. I will miss Granny, but she did her job. She taught and nurtured and loved. Be like Granny, love until you can’t, be passionate until you can’t and always support those Cowboys! Love you Granny!
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A beautiful eulogy full of wonderful stories that tell us so much more about Marie. It's incredibly sad that we've lost a dear friend but she will never be forgotten.
I know nothing about American football but if I should come upon those Dallas Cowboys of hers I'll give them plenty of loud support!! RIP lovely lady.
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Wonderful eulogy for Marie a very beautiful lady. None of us will ever forget her. She touched so many lives. Incredibly sad to lose a lady I never met in the flesh but who would affect me and everyone else so much with her loss. She was truly someone I am so glad I met and purely by chance.
God bless, Marie.
Anne.1
