WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2021

Kate UK ❤️

Mary- I think your (is it sister?) has a right to know if she has been exposed. She will be angry that she wasn't told; but she will get over that. I had this happen to me a week or so ago. Exposed when my DOS tested positive and did not tell me (but texted my husband; who did not tell me) and came into my home, unmasked, to pick up some bins of Christmas deco. He brought his also exposed, (though tested negative) girlfriend with whom I had a lengthy face to face conversation with. *sigh* I have forgiven them all, but told them that I need to know! I need to know that if I become symptomatic, it COULD be C-19 and not a cold. I need to know so that I can go back to masking with my children at all times until I know for sure! I don't worry about me getting it, as much as I would feel awful knowing that I gave it to someone whose immune system can't handle it. I have multiple families with live in family members who are elderly or have zero immune system due to cancer/special abilities. If they won't tell her; you should, just so that she KNOWS to be on the lookout for symptoms.

It is 6:30 am here and 28 degrees. Cold start for the desert 🌵! Off to another week of mischievous 8 &9 year olds.

I think my DH has TBI from boxing in his early years too.

RvRita in Roswell NM

Karen - not sure where or when I saw it, but I remembered the first few lines of that poem and loved it. This is the first time I've seen the whole of it, though. Thank you!

Terri - so glad your procedure's done and you got through it with flying colors, it sounds like!

Heather - right there with you on the Christmas decorations... Last year, we had the kids here for Thanksgiving and did a mini-Christmas afterward, including a mini-tree that I could put on a table and out of reach of Levi. When it was over, I put the tree, decorations and all, wrapped in plastic to keep it from getting schmutzy, and put it in the back closet. Our daughter and grands are supposed to be here the afternoon of the 23rd, so I'll probably pull it back out on the 22nd.

Please note, I'm not a complete Grinch, just mildly Grinchy. I love the fact that other people do the whole shebang, lights, music etc. I just don't feel the need to do so.

Machka - your drive to understand your husband's changes since the TBI is so strong that you probably know more on that subject than half the doctors you've seen since his accident. The silence, though, that's hard. I'm glad you're able to share with us what's happening. Your strength has been hard-won.

Kelly - ditto your 21st year as a chaotic maelstrom; mine was the year I turned 19. My then-boyfriend broke my nose in Albuquerque, I convinced my abusive father to wire me enough money to get back to East Texas on the bus, ended up hiding in the women's room at the Dallas Greyhound station to hide from the druggies and the pimps that roamed the place. Finally made it to my mother's house and prepared to go into the military just a few months later. Every time I've written that down, it holds less grief for me, less pain. I hope it works that way for you, dear heart. Many hugs...

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Got my sandwich rolls made this weekend, and they turned out as I wanted them this time. The last batch had been dense and heavy, and I finally realized I'd left out the eggs on that set. This time, I added two eggs to the mix and they turned out well.

My own health continues to get better. It's incremental, and I am not patient ordinarily, but I feel more like myself each day.

Later y'all,

Lisa in AR

I am so happy to be in touch again. I have not had an easy time connecting with this wonderful group. DH & I travelled to Virginia to meet our new grandson and had a wonderful time there. We were self quarantined in a hotel for a few days before our son was able to pick us up in Richmond. We enjoyed our visit, and our 2 grandsons—a three year old and a newborn.

Our return trip home was an easy one.

Katla in NW Oregon

Carol - She looks fantastic! Go girl!

Heather UK xxxxxx

Heather beautiful picture 💞

Machka, I will do that too! I normally just get 2 or three now and then. I don't add any more either, so I will play the numbers game too.👍😁
Rebecca
WA

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DH and I travelled from our home in Oregon to visit our son’s family in Virginia. We had a wonderful time there. We flew into VA at the Richmond Airport and spent 3 nights in Richmond. We had a couple of dinners out in two restaurants that were in walking distance to our hotel. Both restaurants were excellent. Our son came and drove us to his home on a military base. We enjoyed our time with his family. We had a day together in Colonial Williamsburg. It was delightful. Our biggest treat was spending time with our almost four year old grandson & his new baby brother. I enjoyed the trip and I’m happy to be home.

Katla

Kim--Sounds interesting. I am not sure I would even know where to start a project like that.Good luck.

Sue WA--Glad you found it before they charged more and the credit card company is working with you. I need to watch my cards closer. Thanks for the reminder.

Julie--When I got my 2nd shot I got the hot spot and sore arm swelled up. I went to our employee nurse and she said it is called Hot Spot and it should go away in about a week, maybe 2. So I just put ice on it and it did go away. But was painful while it was there.

Carol--So handsome and they grow up so fast.

Katiebug--So cute.

Flea--HUGS!!

Rebecca-- I sent a message for your address. I would like to send my calendars. So much better than just throwing them away.

Allie--Pray you are feeling better, and if not you are getting checked out. Glad it checked out and you are home resting. Good for you! Tom can just live with the money each week. What an a**.I agree with Michele that he is nuts and only out for himself. He owes you and he needs to pay for a long long time.Don't fall for any kind of sob story he tries to tell you.

favorite Christmas songs. Mary did you know? What child is this? and of course Hallelujah. That is my ring tone for my call on my phone. I love most all Christmas music. Lisa-I enjoy listening to about anything Pentatonix sing.

Well I had a very productive weekend. Got cookies made and bagged up for the neighbors and DH has the job of delivering them. Then at church yesterday, my friend that passed away her husband wore the christmas shirt I got her and we had our picture taken together. We both had a few tears.
Went to our Christain motorcyce group Christmas party. It was fun, but DH got really tired so we left early. Which is okay, just pray he feels better soon.

Tonight is our women's Christmas party at church. Have my table (I am hostess at one table) at set and when I get off will go home and finish what I am taking. Also tonight is my dept Christmas party at work. I will drop off my food and then go to the church. I did not realize they are on the same night and time. Oh well, do what we can.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE