WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2024

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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,658 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,255 Member
    <3
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,360 Member
    Tomorrow , going to Tony and Judy’s house (brother). Supposed to rain today, going to go walk a bit earlier so we can hopefully miss the rain

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,392 Member
    Today is: Go easy on the Eggnog! LOL

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    🎅🏼
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    To the ladies dealing with hard issues, I am thinking about you! Know your cared about by me! I just want to gather y'all in a big hug, and make you soup, or one of my boozy egg nog coffee drinks.

    Yesterday afternoon I got a box from a childhood friend of mine that lives in Tennessee. In it was a container of homemade chocolate covered toffee, and another container of homemade rum balls.💖🤗. So sweet of her! I had just made a pan of Christmas crack but I like hers better. I was going to make some snowball cookies but I still have 4 store bought Christmas cookies left so that's fine. I did make some no sugar 2 ingredient mousse' that turned out lovely for husband.
    2 cups of heavy cream
    12 oz of Lilly's no sugar chocolate chips
    (I had a mixture of milk and dark chocolate)

    Put a metal bowl and beaters in the freezer for at least 15 minutes
    Take 1/2 cup of cream and add to chocolate chips
    Mix and microwave 2 minutes on 50% power
    When its smooth set aside to cool.
    Then whip the 1 and 1/2 cups of heavy cream 5 min peaks need to form
    Add chocolate mixture and whip until combined.
    (I filled a bag with the whole mixture and piped into containers with lids)
    It makes 5 good sized portions.

    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Debbie--

    If your dh will listen to you, encourage him to lean on the hospital social worker. Be honest with them about what it is like trying to care for her. After my mom fell, and couldn't move, the doctors were threatening to send her home; we went to the social worker and told him how it was and that she could not return home. He took care of everything, and found the place. We couldn't have managed it without him.

    She is not going to get where she wants to be. And, even though it sounds mean, once she is safely in a facility, neither one of you have to go see her again, or at least maybe once a week for an hour. That's more than some people get, and they are basically good people, not abusive.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR

    Hoping this turns out well for everyone.

    It will be great when we get her settled in the rehab/care facility and he realizes that he really can stop going over at 10 and 4. He has done it so long, hard to stop.
    He did sleep in past 9:30(his alarm has gone off at 8:30 at the very latest every day for almost 3 yrs)
    We are going to go check on the dog, I will walk him. How long depends on how much it is raining.
    She is finally getting transferred today. Supposed to be getting moved around now- he will wait at least a few hours to let them get her settled.
    She was so pissed at him yesterday when he went to visit- Blaming him for her being there, won't admit that she is the one that demanded we take her to the hospital.

    The nurses told him that the rehab/care facility is where she needs to go. The "home" the social worker wants to send her is a private place with no medical care, just 24/7 care. Not what she needs right now.

    He hates being pressured. Just ready for a nice long break.
    May be time to start planning a cruise. Last vacation was at the very beginning of Covid-

  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,669 Member
    Debbie,

    It could take him a long time to wind down. He's been wound up for a very long time. Especially if she could still go back home after rehab, he may feel like he can't let his guard down too much.

    Take care of yourself. This is could be a rough Christmas.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Ladies- what a day for many of you!

    Debbie - glad MIL is going to rehab and not back home. Hopefully once your DH is able to get some sleep and think more clearly, he'll be able to let go of some of the the anxiety and "duty" burden that weighs him down. Beth and Flea shared a lot of wisdom and insight here. <3 Good that MIL is in a rehab place close by. I'm not too sure about the social workers in your area, maybe they are approaching burn-out too.


    Santa and the reindeer will need to wear raincoats tonight. We have at least a week of warmish rainy weather coming up.

    Happy Christmas Eve!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State where I'm up super early - still got 6 hours of sleep in. ;)


    you have pegged it exactly right- it is a "duty" and he really needs to figure out how to let it all go.

    While we were driving over for me to walk her dog, he informed me that he won't be home when I get back tomorrow because he will be going to see his mom then spending time with her dog before getting some sleep over there then going to work.
    He would rather spend time with the dog over there than with myself and our son. That just sits wrong with me- His choice.
    He just asks that I stay here long enough to feed our cats and then be back in time for me to feed them tomorrow and he will take care of them in the morning.

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    Just FYI, I am adding y'all onto Facebook.💖. Life is just too darn short!💖🤗. Plus I just plain miss you!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,152 Member
    Hello all
    This afternoon went well..got beautiful pictures of the family and a gift card for my nails.
    The tonies were a hit with Miles.. and he was getting overtired but was happy to have us all there. Im hoping all things will calm down
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    Today is: Go easy on the Eggnog! LOL

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    🎅🏼

    heard them tell a customer in Safeway that they were all out of eggnog and eggs today. It was all stocked last night but empty before noon
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Debbie,

    It could take him a long time to wind down. He's been wound up for a very long time. Especially if she could still go back home after rehab, he may feel like he can't let his guard down too much.

    Take care of yourself. This is could be a rough Christmas.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR

    thank you!!!! You really understand him. I really don't think she will or should go back home but if she does, he has agreed to hire help again. And this time, she will have to accept the help and let him have a little time to himself.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Rebecca- I would love to be on your Christmas list- I will message you
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,255 Member
    Hello all
    This afternoon went well..got beautiful pictures of the family and a gift card for my nails.
    The tonies were a hit with Miles.. and he was getting overtired but was happy to have us all there. Im hoping all things will calm down

    <3 Glad Kyle didn't spoil this
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Merry Christmas Ladies-
    I hope you all have a nice, peaceful Christmas.
    I am thankful for every one of you.

    Got dinner ready for dh and son/his girlfriend- salmon and rice are cooked- they can eat when and where they want
    Got the veggies(potatoes, celery and onions ) all prepped and cooked to put in the oyster stew for dinner at mom's to go with salmon and salad for mom, younger sister and I. Prepping here helps because I like and know where everything is-favorite pans/utensils. And gives me a bit more time.
    Need to bake a pie for tomorrow after we have dinner. Not sure what kind but it will be ok.

    The rains have stopped so it will be a clear drive up to mom's. I will go before dark. Same thing coming home tomorrow afternoon


    I will check in tomorrow night.
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,669 Member
    For those looking for something to do tonight or tomorrow, I found this recording of Duke University's performance of Handel's Messiah 2024. It is amazing. I have been enjoying it this afternoon.

    https://youtu.be/PFT-m6n_bU8?si=n_mt8Qyo8KQCaYsC

    Thinking of those of you feeling lonely this holiday.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Well, I realized that I posted on November. That's how far behind I am.

    Just wanted to drop in and say hi. I'll try to post more later, though I don't know if I'll ever catch up.

    Rebecca-Thank you so much for the card! I get so few these days. No one sends them anymore.

    Happy holiday to all of you.

    Tina in CA

    My pleasure! I love sending cards!🤗💖❄⚓🙏
    Happy holidays to you!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,981 Member
    Rebecca, I just sent you a friend request on Facebook. If you get a request from someone with a Norwegian sounding last name and a very, very common middle name, it is me!
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    drkatiebug wrote: »
    Rebecca, I just sent you a friend request on Facebook. If you get a request from someone with a Norwegian sounding last name and a very, very common middle name, it is me!

    Got it! Thanks!🤗
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    For those looking for something to do tonight or tomorrow, I found this recording of Duke University's performance of Handel's Messiah 2024. It is amazing. I have been enjoying it this afternoon.

    https://youtu.be/PFT-m6n_bU8?si=n_mt8Qyo8KQCaYsC

    Thinking of those of you feeling lonely this holiday.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR

    I wasn't able to sing in the concert where they had a handful of sections from the Messiah. I bookmarked your YouTube video!👍🏼🙏💖. Thanks!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa