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This is Peace. 💕😉😎

@loaf,

To you and your family. 🎈😎

@xango,

Happy Holidays to you and hubby I just hope you are doing better. Miss ya.🎈😎

I had a wonderful early Mass with our son and husband and in a few minutes we
are going out for Brunch. 🎈

Please be well.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon Oodie I hope you are having fun shopping. I love the Tin Cans of Cookies
I buy them too. 😉🎈

I hope your husband gets to play the Piano during the event that is planned. 💕😎

Oodie thank you for your note on my relative that passed in Minnesota all four of her
kids live in Colorado we are a tight knit family. 😎💕My visits to Minnesota will never
be the same. I miss her already very beautiful woman who lived very well in everthing
she did. The family concern now is her husband I love him and I hope he will be alright.

I am going out with my little family here we have had our service I did light a candle.
I am going to enjoy this special holiday for what it truly is. 💕😎

Oodie looking at this Piano reminds me of the days when I was so young all the people
that I worked with in that little speck of time will always be in my heart. 😘💕🎈

My relative memory is a blessings. 💕

@taci,

Good morning in S. California I know this is a tender time for all of us.

Thank you for your note on the loss of my family member. I will always love them. 💕

Do whatever makes you and your family happy and Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎈😎

I miss your mother too I like her style and how she treated people. 💕I remember her
Jewelry Boxes and how beautiful they were.

I hope this day finds you doing well Taci. Enjoy your family.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I know you are with family and friends. 😘🎈😎
Thank you for your note on the loss of my family member. Lady the memory
is a blessings. 💕😎

Sending a Christmas Hug to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘😉💕

I had a wonderful morning at Mass. 😉 I am at peace with all in my life. 💕😎

@kittengirl,

And to all a goodnight. 😎

Peace Out Peeps have a great evening and Happy Holidays. 😎🎈

@taci,

I lost my relative this morning she is gone and in peace. I am happy to say she was surrounded
by the love and warmth of our family. 🎈😉No more pain and suffering.

She lived a great life full of wonder and love a life well lived. 🎈

@sheba2011

Taci steered me in the right direction. I had thought it was her relative that passed. I didn’t see your name, only Taci’s. So sorry for your loss. What a nice tribute you posted. I know this is difficult since it is so close to the holidays and I understand how you feel. I know you will have a great Christmas even though things are down. And thank you for saying I am a classy lady. I laughed at that thought. Never happen. This is just the way I have always been. Thankful for each day and thankful that I’m able to make someone smile. By the way, my dinner for hubby was a thumbs up. He was finishing his dinner when I arrived and when I mentioned that I brought a second meal, his eyes lighted up and there was a huge smile on his face. He ate the entire meal and then enjoyed the popcorn I brought and the new tin of cookies.

I did sign up for the dinner on Christmas Day. I do not expect much and will probably order take out later that day.

Take care of yourself and try to enjoy the day. Thankfully your son is still visiting. I am happy he is not in a rush to return to his home.

4 my sweet relative who lived a full rich life. 💕😉😘You are home now.

Hallelujah
Song by Jeff Buckley/Leonard Cohen

I heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don’t really care for music, do you?
Well it goes like this the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Well your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips, she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Baby, I’ve been here before
I’ve seen this room and I’ve walked this floor
You know, I used to live alone before I knew you
And I’ve seen your flag on the marble arch
And Love is not a victory march
It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Well, there was a time when you let me know
What’s really going on below
But now you never show that to me, do you?
But remember, when I moved in you
And the holy dove was moving too
And every breath, we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Maybe there’s a God above
But, all I’ve ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you?
And it’s not a cry, that you hear at night
It’s not somebody, who’s seen the light
It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Sheba, sorry for you and your family’s loss.❤

@taci,

Thank you all is going to be alright. This is why I like peace in my life. 😘💕🎈

Happy Holidays. 😘

Good Morning Peeps wishing all in our wonderful community a great Saturday. 🎈😎
May you all find the peace you are searching for Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Welcome to Oz Taylor have a great Holiday T&T. 😎🎈

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@loaf,

Good morning in your corner of the world. Loaf Happy Holidays to you and the kids. 🎈😘💕😉
Loaf you have been a great friend through all these years. I hope you know how much
you mean to me.

Merry Christmas dear friend. 🎈😉

@xango,

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and hubby. 🎈🎈

Xango, Hope you feel better soon.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
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@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😉🎈😎Oodie how are things today?
Oodie I always wanted to say you are one classy lady.😉😎 Keep being classy and let
no one take that away from you because they can’t.

I try to keep it classy and I will continue to do so. 😉 I always remember some things in the
bible about King Solomon that was a very wise King.

Tis the Season so enjoy your day shopping and visiting your husband. I am doing a little of this
and a little of that never a dull moment in OZ. LOL! 💕😉

I am so glad you made it home safe last night. Just want to say all the girls on this thread
have a lot of class. 😘😎💕😉

@sheba2011

I am home and will be leaving following making a small something for a nibble or two in case dinner is so so. I was very disappointed in Costco yesterday. Last year they had en ough inventory to last up and until the New Year. This year not enough product and I do blame it on the manager. This is a new warehouse. No more that two or three years old. I am surprised that everything sold right after Thanksgiving. That was what I was told.

I put our washer on self clean and left for Sam’s Club. They had multiple tins of cookies that will certainly come in handy for t he reception area, the nurse’s station and one to the Head Nurse and another to the LPN who loves my husband. He will be off this weekend but will work Christmas Day. Christmas Day I will be with hubby. The Rehab has asked all friends and family to join them for lunch. Guests will need to pay $4 per person beginning at noon. Hubby may end up playing the piano. It should be a fun event. I try to get all the patients to smile. Some have no friends or relatives and thus I try to liven the group. There was one lady I always reached out to. She was more or less paralyzed and couldn’ t speak. She was confined to a wheelchair. I asked about her several weeks ago and found out she returned home. She is speaking now and no longer uses a wheelchair. Wish I could have wished her well as she left the building.

Now that I rested my back out a bit, next move to the kitchen to make a few things for hubby. He will be pleased with the cookie tins. Yes, I even bought a couple for ourselves. The tins are prettier than the ones from Costco. That’s all I will say on this issue.

Have a wonderful afternoon and don’t work too hard. I know you have company for tomorrow.
Enjoy the moonlight if the clouds wend their way in another direction.

@oodiebom,

Good evening I hope you are home in bed resting. I am so happy you will have an event
on Monday and your husband may play the Piano. Oodie my husband’s Uncle who he is
named after was a concert pianist even when he was not well he could still play that Piano.

Leonard Bernstein who was my boss for a while I was with a professional Philharmonic Orchestra
played the Piano for me we had a wonderful time. I really loved working with him and his Protege
was my actual Boss I loved him too. I have met a many famous people and I love working with
them. I do have stories to tell as the Orchestra People are not boring they are very interesting. 😉

Anyway I hope the food is good and Oodie I hope you have a great time. If you can’t film your
husband someone can do it for you. I would take pictures. 😘💕

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I go to Mass very early I have many candles to light. 💕😘
I will say my prayers for Peace in this world and shake it off. 😎

Goodnight Oodie. 😉

I love this Piano it is one of my favorites. 💕

Oodie, Costco seems to be the happening place. I can’t get over the full parking lots and store full of families. This is what the Malls used to look like back in the day.
If your hubs plays piano; you might want to use your phone and video it. It will be fun to look at and replay.
Have a great time.
Editing to add Oodie, saw your note and thank you however, it was Sheba who lost a loved one sadly today.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California wow you had a lot rain. 😎 Holy Smoke! I am glad your
family will all be together. I could have a cold cut sandwich on Christmas and be happy.

Taci our City in OZ and all around have some of the best Christmas decorations. People here
go all out and I am not kidding. Tonight we are going through a Christmas Tree Park which
is all decked out for Christmas I love it. 💕🎈

Very small gathering for the holidays because family is getting scarce in these parts.
Taci my sweet relative has been taken off life support so it’s just a matter of time.
I don’t talk about it because I don’t want to bring anyone down.

This time of year is always difficult because I have lost many in the past few years around
this of year. Taci I just keep moving and I treasure them in my heart. I will not let anything take
away my energy or spirit. 😎 The good lord knows my heart. 💕

Taci I know this time of year is hard for you too. I know you miss your mother. 💕
My heart goes out to you during this season. Seems like everyone is fighting some kind
of battle.

December flew by so fast after I returned from Colorado all the appointments were back
to back I was hopeful and things are alright. God never gives more than you can bear.

Hey soon you will be back on the Trails again. 🎶🎶

Taci thank you for being here all these years you have been with me through thick and thin.
I do this thread regardless how I feel and I try not to show too much pain. I do let a lot of things
go it’s not worth it.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. 💕 Love ya. 🎈

Sheba,It’s probably a good thing that all the appts. went by fast. Sorry for the loss of so many relatives at Christmas.

You are so lucky that Oz has a festive “Light Life”.

The length of time we have been posting is crazy long. Wow, a decade. Thank you for being here! Love all of your lovely positive, beautiful posts. I have enjoyed it. ❤
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@taci,

Thank you for such a beautiful post I do this thread because my father taught me how to
write about what I feel. I am not a fake or phony person. I keep it real. I don’t bother anyone
in the HSN Community but I do enjoy the threads I help create i.e. Heidi Daus, Andrew lessman,
Etc. 😎

I don’t play games with people I have a wonderful life. Yeah a lot has happened in a decade
but I show up regardless and it’s just my little thing to do. I love it. 😘💕

Hey A Very Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎈💕I have many candles to light at
mass tomorrow. Thank you for being a friend.

@taci

So sorry to hear about your relative. To leave the pain behind as well as the illness that took him/her a good thing. You are right they are in a better place and just think of all the catching up she is doing with your mom and all the others that have crossed that bridge. I know how difficult the next few days and maybe weeks will be. I still go through the trauma at every holiday, birthday and anniversary. I then think of the good times and the smiles which helps me th rough the difficult period. Hope the same for you and yours.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 🎈💕😎Look like our days a similar. I am doing this and that.
I am enjoying the season I have Mass in the morning. 💕

Enjoy this time of year and thank you so much for being a good friend. 😘😉
Lady you among many on this thread show a lot of class and I love it. 💕😎

I am taking one day at a time with my relative but I believe in Christmas for what
it truly represents.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year dear friend.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘😉🎈

Shoelady, Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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@sheba2011

Merry Christmas to you, dear friend.🎄🎅 Thanks for the compliment, class is your middle name.👸 I will be gone most of tomorrow so wanted to get my wishes for you and the family in today. Taking it easy since the next two will be busy.

Please know that your relative will be remembered by me, mom and sis tomorrow in church.🙏 It will be five years since my stepfather passed on the 27th so I know how you feel.

Not sure if I’ll get to see the Chiefs game on Monday since I will be at SIL house so good luck. Have you caught any glimpses of Taylor yet?🙄

Have a perfect Christmas, love and hugs to all!🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Then Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. 😘🎈💕

Love ya. 😘😉🎈

@kittengirl,

Merry Christmas Kitten to you and your family. 😉🎈

Good Morning Peeps and make this Friday a good one in our wonderful community. 🎈😎

Miss you George Michael. 💕

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@loaf,

Good Morning in Ohio I think all of us have our hands full. I just want to wish you a very
Merry Christmas. 😘🎈😎

I hope the kids get all the wishes this holiday. 😘

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida wishing you and your family a nice Holiday. 🎈😉
Please get well soon you are missed on this thread. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie you must have been really tired to
fall asleep so fast last night. I think you needed the rest.

Glad you and hubby had a nice meal I too think he is ready to come home.

Everyone is super busy this time of year doing this and that. 😉🎈

Glad you have wheels and your Van will be ready in a couple of weeks.

Oodie let me know how the day goes for you. 😉🎈😎

Thinking of you and your husband.

Hi @sheba2011

Taking some time out for me and will be heading to a shower and then on to Costco. I have a trunk full of donations and that will be my first stop. Also have Thermos in hand with hot soup for hubby. That dinner last night was awesome. I have ordered food from this restaurant often and “knock on wood.” we have enjoyed every meal. Last night was exceptional.

I’m not sure about Christmas Eve’s meals at rehab. Christmas Day will be wait and see. I think hubby was in this rehab last year during the holidays. The dinner meal was a takeout bought by the Administration. It was awful. I will wait and may order out.

Today I will be purchasing the holiday cookie tin for the nurses and the reception area. I will also be including the Head Nurse and the LPN who has helped hubby from the beginning. They share a bunch of laughs together. Laughter is good for the soul and for getting better. I may pick up the sea bass today since I will have the freezer bag with me. Then again, may wait until next week. By the way, speaking of sea bass, don’t overcook it. If you are baking it in the oven check it every few minutes. I like using Panko with my spices. I usually make mine on top of the stove with olive oil. That way I can check to see if the middle part is done. Of course you can do the same when baking. Just do not bake 35 minutes plus. You could lose the sweetness. I fell in love with this fish when we had a home on the bay side of a tiny island and our neighbor was a fisherman. This particular fish can be seen and caught in New England waters during a two week period in July. Today, fish is one of my favorites. My mom used to bake it to death and it was always hard to swallow. So be careful on this one.

Have a great day. I’m recharging the battery on Kindle and keeping fingers crossed that it will let me type this time. See you in Trivia. The thread is up and running.

@sheba2011

I cannot believe that it takes me at least a half hour to drive 8 miles to and from the Rehab. One of these days I will time those traffic lights. I am home and unladed the vehicle with the goodies from Costco. So disappointed that the tin cookies sold out. On line they are $40 for two which includes shipping. So, I picked up some candy and they are almost out of that as well. I could try another Costso, but decided to purchase Christmas cookies from the Farmer’s Market tomorrow. They are all made on the premises along with cakes, pies, muffins, bread, etc..

Hubby was Ok tonight. When I left, he was digging into the cookie tin. Guess he didn’t like his dinner. He was eating cookies like they were going out of style. Tomorrow is another day. Think I will get some shut eye and do a couple of loads of laundry before venturing out and about.

By the way, I saw pitman on line a few weeks ago. Was nice to see his post. Have a great evening. It’s almost Christmas.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci glad the curtains seems to work out. 🎈
I saw on the National News this morning you may get rain in certain parts of your
area.

Be careful out there. Any plans for Christmas? I would order a nice take out meal.
I would add some special sides and call it a great day. 😉😎

Hubby is helping with some of the cooking which is nice I am having a small gathering
for Christmas as you know our son is here so it is special. I did not go all out with decorations
just enough to make it feel special which it is. 💕😘

We have Mass early Sunday Morning so I am looking forward to that. 💕

Taci I have lost many relative on Christmas Day and around Christmas Day so my heart
will be heavy and it will be in a good way. 💕 I really miss my dad. So many others..

Sheba, Hello! We had rain last night and the night before. It rained hard for a short period of time and there was lightning too. We were lucky that the daylight hours were a mix of sunny and cloudy.
Christmas Eve is almost here and I am drawing a blank. Maybe we will dine-in with take away or go somewhere locally. Ideally I would find a place with food and music. I would also like to drive around and look at the lights. My son is off from work both days.
Hope you have lots of fun with your gathering. Do people where you live put up a lot of lights? Is your neighbor having a party or is that a New Year’s Party?
Got to check out a friend’s new remodel of her Kitchen, floors and lighting this afternoon. It was all original, at least 40 years old and a water leak is what started all of it. It looks so fresh and modern and airy. They did a great job. Took about 5-6 months. It was a lot to deal with it does look great.
You have so much loss at this time of year. It is sad to think of those who left us and those we miss. I know you will be thinking about them, especially your Father. How is the relative who is in hospice doing?

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. 💕😘🎈

Oz is alright today we are raining at the moment and it will rain all the way to Christmas. 😉

We are dry and could use the rain.

Hey enjoy this day with your family I hope this will be a great Christmas for you. 😘🎈

Blowing warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘

Shout Out to your Hockey Team for winning their Game. Woop, Woop! 😎🎈

@sheba2011

Good afternoon, my friend. Cool, cloudy day but at least it is not freezing. In fact, it will be near 60 on Christmas.☺ No problems driving anywhere Sunday or Monday.

Spent a few hours at mom’s today, all is well. Stopped for a few things to take to SIL’s on Christmas.🎄🎅 Not much else going on, staying in tomorrow. Don’t want to be stuck in traffic with last minute shoppers.😣 I’m sure all is organized in your house for your company.👍

Have a relaxing evening, hugs under the mistletoe for you and Poppy.🤗💖🎋

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California wishing you and the family all the best.
Kitten Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year. 🎈😉

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@loaf,

Good afternoon in Ohio hey enjoy the day with the kids. 🎈😎

Welcome Winter Solstice 😎

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida we are all thinking of you during this challenging time.
Get well Xango and I hope you are enjoying this special time of year. 😉🎈

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how are doing today?
I hope the Van is fix or at least you have a car to drive. 😉

I had my last doctor’s visit this morning I think I am done until next year. 🎈😎

OZ is fine today but rain is on the way.

Well first day of winter solstice. 😉

@sheba2011

I fell asleep and just decided to pay a visit. No, I fell asleep in bed while working on a jigsaw puzzle in Kindle. Anyway, here is an update. Because I was busy doing other things, did not notice the time. It was after 5 pm and I was a bit hungry. Decided to order out and have it delivered to the Rehab. So glad I did this. Arrived at the Rehab and hubby’s room and found out he didn’t eat dinner. Big smile on his face when I told him what I did. There is a Pizzeria about 3 miles from the Rehab and I ordered two dinners. Hubby loves eggplant, and so I decided on that and for me I went overboard with mussels, clams and shrimp and what a surprise, they threw in calamari. Both came with a salad and rolls with the salad dressing on the side. My meal came with angel hair and hubby’s with spaghetti. Hubby had to be starved. When done he was taking his finger along the sides and bottom of the container to get up every morsel of the sauce. I also gave him some of my dinner to try. It was as if the guy had not eaten in months. Loved everything. “Oh no, I’m not hungry,” he said. Famous last words😀😀

Hubby is having a dither of a problem using his left foot due to swelling of the knee. I have a feeling that the orthopedist will recommend a cortisone shot. This works just for a few days. However, I’m thinking that a muscle relaxer may also help and will ask about that as well. Meanwhile he is asking to go out and since I’m driving a smaller vehicle, it may be something we can do. Though he is unable to walk and stand I think someone can help him into the car and on the return help him return to the wheelchair. He is dying for a visit to Costco. Not sure if going inside would be feasible, but could be doable if I had help. Going to work on that one.

The van will take up to two weeks to repair because of other cars ahead of us. I am actually not in a hurry, although there are lap blankets and quilts inside for the cold A/C days. I did purchase the sherpa blanket in Queen for him and his roommate and neither have complained about being cold since. Though the beds are just a tad over a twin, the blanket is easy to fold giving both the warmth they need. Since hubby is complaining about being itchy, I will be bringing the Shark vac with me again to do the mattress. I will also use Clean Boss following. The LPN should be there to help or to give hubby a shower while I’m cleaning his side of the room. Actually, he will help to remove the mattress and to unplug the bed so it can be moved. I want to do the underneath portion of the bed and the floor as well. I think the housekeeping staff leaves a lot to be desired. But it’s not only here but other rehab and convalescent homes as well. This could be the reason why so many become ill. I’m not a clean freak, but do like to take precautions.

Hope your evening went well. I just found some hot chocolate mix and it will be good at breakfast. The new mattress and box spring are a godsend. My back hasn’t felt this good in months. And, I took a measurement of our metal bed from the floor to the first rail and I can purchase up to a 6″ mattress. Well, I need to get some shut eye. Trivia tomorrow which I will set up very early. Not sure about DEFG since it’s Christmas weekend, but will give her the high sign.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. I think a Gym might be good for the moment.
I still like the way you hike going the distance. Love it. I walk that is how I get my
endorphins to kick in. 😎💕

I love watching the sun or moon coming and going.

Did you get the curtains for your son’s room? I am multi-tasking today.

Enjoy the first day of winter. 😉🎈

Sheba, Hello. the gym would mainly be for winter with these short days. Like you, I love being outside.
The black out curtains are for the loft upstairs. We replaced the sliding glass doors (years ago) and the new door’s windows have the blinds inside. We did this downstairs and in our bedroom as well. Apparently light gets through it enough to reflect off computers and effect sleep.
My son, on his own, without my knowledge bought 3 stand alone screens to put in front and they don’t work at all plus they take up space, wobble and are an eyesore. Good try though. So, I bought these removable curtains and put them on the sliding glass door windows. The loft also has a smaller round window that the sun shines through, and a cut out. The hall light downstairs is just below the cutout and adds light upstairs. Now I guess we will have a dark room. All removable so we can adjust as needed.
Have a great evening. Glad all your appts are over and all went well. You must be so happy.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. Lady how are things going? I am done being
poked and prodded. December went by so quick my goodness. 😉🎈

Hey Covid is back in these parts every nurse and doctor in my PC Office was masked up.
My doctor told me someone came in with Covid. No worries I still wear my mask I trust
no one.

I am so glad I went to Colorado to be with my mom and family in November I would not
do the trip for Christmas not only will you get snowed in the Flu and Covid are in high gear.

Hey wishing you a nice Thursday. Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas. 🎈😉

Welcome the first day of Winter.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California wishing you and yours Kitten a great season. 😉🎈

Good Bye Fall. Short but sweet. 😘😉😎

Last Christmas
Song by Wham!

Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
Well, it’s been a year, it doesn’t surprise me
Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying “I love you”, I meant it
Now I know what a fool I’ve been
But if you kissed me now, I know you’d fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Ooh
Oh, oh, baby
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I’m hiding from you and your soul of ice
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover, but you tore me apart
Oh, oh now I’ve found a real love
You’ll never fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special, special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Special
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you mine)
A man under cover but you tore him apart
Maybe next year I’ll give it to someone
I’ll give it to someone special

Careless Whisper
Song by George Michael

I feel so unsure
As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies, something in your eyes
Calls to mind a silver screen
And all its sad good-byes
I’m never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool
I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I’d been given
So I’m never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you, oh
Time can never mend
The careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind
Ignorance is kind
There’s no comfort in the truth
Pain is all you’ll find
I’m never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool
I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend (should’ve known better, yeah)
And waste the chance that I’d been given
So I’m never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you, oh
Never without your love
Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it’s better this way
We’d hurt each other with the things we’d want to say
We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But now, who’s gonna dance with me?
Please stay
And I’m never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool
I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I’d been given
So I’m never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you, oh
now that you’re gone
(Now that you’re gone) was what I did so wrong, so wrong
That you had to leave me alone?

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
Since we’ve no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
It doesn’t show signs of stoppin’
And I brought some corn for poppin’
The lights are turned down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When we finally kiss good night
How I’ll hate goin’ out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I’ll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-in’
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
How I’ll hate goin’ out in the storm
(But if you really hold me tight)
All the way home I’ll be war-ar-arm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-in’
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow

Seal Lyrics
“Kiss From A Rose”

Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya
Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya

There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea
And you became the light on the dark side of me
Love remained a drug that’s the high and not the pill

But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can’t be seen?

Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey

Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya
Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya

There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain, baby
To me, you’re like a growing addiction that I can’t deny
Won’t you tell me, is that healthy, baby?

But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can’t be seen?

Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey

I’ve been kissed by a rose on the grey
I, I’ve been kissed by a rose on the grey
I’ve (And if I should fall, will it all go away?) been kissed by a rose on the grey
I, I’ve been kissed by a rose on the grey

There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
To me you’re like a growing addiction that I can’t deny, yeah
Won’t you tell me, is that healthy, baby?

But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can’t be seen?

Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Yes, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey

Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya

Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey

Kissing a Fool
Song by George Michael

You are far
When I could have been your star
You listened to people
Who scared you to death and from my heart
Strange that you were strong enough
To even make a start
But you’ll never find
Peace of mind
Til you listen to your heart
People
You can never change the way they feel
Better let them do just what they will
For they will
If you let them
Steal your heart from you
People
Will always make a lover feel a fool
But you knew I loved you
We could have shown them all
We should have seen love through
Fooled me with the tears in your eyes
Covered me with kisses and lies
So goodbye
But please don’t take my heart
You are far
I’m never gonna be your star
I’ll pick up the pieces
And mend my heart
Maybe I’ll be strong enough
I don’t know where to start
But I’ll never find
Peace of mind
While I listen to my heart
People
You can never change the way they feel
Better let them do just what they will
For they will
If you let them
Steal your heart
And people
Will always make a lover feel a fool
But you knew I loved you
We could have shown them all
But remember this
Every other kiss
That you ever give
Long as we both live
When you need the hand of another man
One you really can surrender with
I will wait for you
Like I always do
There’s something there
That can’t compare with any other
You are far
When I could have been your star
You listened to people
Who scared you to death and from my heart
Strange that I was wrong enough
To think you’d love me too
I guess you were kissing a fool
You must have been kissing a fool

Whitney Houston Lyrics
“Greatest Love Of All”

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody’s searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfilled my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me

I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone’s shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I’ll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can’t take away my dignity

Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I’ll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can’t take away my dignity

Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

And if, by chance, that special place
That you’ve been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love

@sheba2011

I just couldn’t resist to say L’Chaim to you and Shoelady60 🎀🎁❄❄🎄🤣

@oodiebom

Oodie, thanks, back to you and come join us!!🥂

I want to remember George like this – strong, classy, very talented and handsome!!!💜💜💜💜

Great pic!

Good Morning Peeps enjoy this beautiful chilly Wednesday make it a great day
in our wonderful community. 🎈

Enjoy your day. 🎈

💕😎

Happy Holidays. 😎🎈

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@loaf,

Happy Holidays to you and your entire family. 🌹😘✨

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. I am sending a Wednesday Shout Out To You. 🌹

@xango

Just read that our Farmer’s Market will be heading North. They are looking at St.Pete, Brandon, Tampa and Northport as possibilities. They also will be offering delivery. I will post when I hear where and when.

Hope you are feeling better. Post when you feel up to it.

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how are things going today?
I have had a complete physical today and all labs and body parts are excellent. 💕😎✨

One more to go and then I am one and done. All my medical team are on the same page.

I hope you still have your Van or a rental. Let me know how that is working out.

Be safe I don’t think I have heard anything on your weather and that is a good thing.

@sheba2011

I started a post while visiting hubby, but had problems with Kindle. Oh I hope I can do Trivia on Friday. Worse case scenario I will start everything from the computer at home.

Hubby is doing good. Getting him the necessary PT is a huge headache. They are saying he has plateaued since using the left leg is impossible. The pain makes it a difficult situation. I will be checking into this further.

The van is in the body shop. I will be stopping by tomorrow to see if I can get a few items out of there. These include the lap quilts that hubby needs for his legs when the A/C is extremely cold. I also left a hat in there that I use when working in the yard. And I also left a warm jacket to wear on cool evenings. Right now I could really use it during the day. I think I just heard that there will be another cold front headed our way.

I took my vehicle into Firestone today. They not only did an oil change, but checked everything. This included the A/C and heat, spark plugs, electric panel, both exterior and interior lights, and tires. Oh, one more thing, the gas tank. For some unknown reason it showed empty when it was 3/4 ths full. This last one was due to settings. The car is fine considering the car has been standing still for 2 1/2 years.

Now going to have some chicken soup. It’s chilly here. Guess I will put the heat on.

Hope you are having a great evening. Bet you four were sitting by the fire.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci are you getting a lot of rain? I had my physical this
morning and all is well. 😎✨

I have one appt. with the Team and I am done until next year. ✨✨

Taci stay safe. Happy Trails if you are able to hike.

Sheba, Yay! Glad all is well. Time to go out and have some fun!
We have clouds and a little bit of drops, not much. I don’t know if we will get more in the next day or so. I think I am going to give a local gym a two week trial. It’s good to change things now and then anyways. I will exchange sun screen, sunglasses and hats for germ patrol. My friends’ Dr. cautioned her about the gym. She goes early when no one is there so it has worked out for her.
Lovely thread.
Have a great evening!

@taci,

Good evening I have one more visit and I am done until next year. This has been one heck
of a journey very lonesome especially when I had the treatments no family no one was allowed
to go with me so I walked the hospital halls alone. I made it through and I am a lot stronger
some things seems pretty silly now that I used to worry about. 😎

I know exactly who I am and it feels really good. 💕🎈

Taci it’s call peace within yourself and no one can take it away from you it’s something
you discovery as you go on this thing called life. 😉

I will let you know what I decide I will get for me as a little treat I don’t need much.

Have a nice evening I am loving the Barbie Movie. 😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. My Physical is all one and done. ✨✨😎

I am going to treat myself to something special just because.

Wishing you and hubby a very nice day. Hey stay warm. 🌹

Sending warm hugs from OZ to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘✨

@sheba2011

Wonderful news, yay for you!😊👍🙌 Best Christmas gift.

Sunshine today and a little warmer.🌞 It should be in the 50’s on Christmas and no snow storms. We should have no trouble getting to SIL’s house.

Did a few errands this morning, getting ready to make some chili. Enjoy the rest of your day and good news. Holiday hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖🎄

@shoelady60,

Thank you for the shout out only one more year to go. 😉😎I hope you are enjoying
your evening wishing you and hubby Happy Holidays. 🎈

Hey I love George Michael and he passed on Christmas Day from natural causes I have lost
at least three relatives on Christmas Day in the past five years. This month has gone by so
fast. Holy Smoke where did time go?

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten wishing you a great Wednesday. 🌹✨

Good Morning Peeps welcome to Tuesday and may this day be a good one
in our wonderful community. 🎈

I have days like this. 😎😉

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Merry Christmas. 😉🎈

@loaf,

Good morning in Ohio and may this day find you doing well. love hearing from ya. 😉🎈😎

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida I am not sure what your weather is today. I hope you getting
better and will be good as new soon.

Happy Holidays to you and your husband. 🎈😉

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I see you have things going at a nice pace.
I would love to know how it all pulls together. 😎😉

What is the deal with the Van? Were you able to rent another car until yours is ready?

Oodie hubby had an oil change on one of our cars one week and went back to get new
tires the next week they were not cheap lately nothing is cheap or reasonable. Sheesh!

How is your husband doing today? Did Spectrum fix your cable/internet? I have had a busy
day and I have not watched any news today. I hope everything is dry in your home.

Oodie let me know how things are going today.

Oodie, yes, we are sure on the same page regarding the rehabs, and all you stated. Someone in my area posted a picture of a dinner his wife in a rehab with special meal needs received. It was sad. The way they treat people is just negligent. Your husband is fortunate to have you delivering vacuums, meals and blankets and all. Good job!

@Sheba

In all the years I have been driving, no car accidents. This is my first time ever contacting our auto insurance company. I have no idea who hit me and didn’t notice anything different on Friday. I am hoping I won’t need a loner. There is a second vehicle here that has not been driven in two years. I have space for two cars, but they are back to back. I contacted Triple on that vehicle yesterday and I know that the battery is in good working order. I will definitely need an oil change and the tires looked at. However, one slight other problem. NO GAS. It must have disintegrated due to the hot humid weather in Fl.. Triple will be coming out to recharge the batter y and hopefully give me enough gas to get to either Sam’s Club or Costco. I will also need to sign some papers at the dealership. Other than that every thing is OK..

I will be contacting hubby’s rehab physician today. I need her/him to give the authorization for the PT.. He has an appointment with the orthopedist the first week in January and they have already notified the Rehab. Unfortunately, they want to wait on this appointment before beginning PT and that is why I need to contact the physician. I hope I can convince him/her that this is vital. Even though I am having problems with Rehab, I will still pickup something for the nurses unit and also for the Reception area. There are some real nice people in this group.

It looks like a fight to get hubby the PT and my boxing gloves are on as well as my voice. He fell trying to get to his wheelchair so he could use the bathroom. Though he fell, it is showing me that he wants to come home and I will take all steps necessary to do just that. He actually will be better off in home with some help with visiting nurses and home health aides. I do have a person to help me clean and she will start after my hubby’s appointment.

Weather wise, it is very cold here with temps in the mid 50s and going into the 40s tonight. Minus 10 degrees and that is what it would feel like if I was driving North. This will last only until tomorrow and then we will be within range of normalcy.

Lots of rain made it look like a flood in my carport. The lanai got hit with mud and sand and that includes the furniture. When the temps warm up a bit I will need to bring everything outside to be soaped down and rinsed. That includes the new rugs. But since the rugs are for outdoor use they can take a good washing and dry in no time. At some point I will need to find some pillows for the settee and one chair. Both are wicker. And, yes, I will power wash the lanai after a good sudsing. Alot on the table (so to speak), but as you know my first concern is hubby.
Will write more later. Meanwhile, I hope you four have a great day and a beautiful walk. Glad your son is staying through the New Year. Wouldn’t it be nice if he could stay longer. I am sure Poppy will miss him.

@oodiebom,

We are all on the same page you are doing great. 😉🎈Trust your instincts and guts.
Keep your eyes open Oodie you are a sharp person that is what I like about you.

I know you are tired I wish all of this was over for your sake. We are here for you. 😉

I agree with everything Taci said we hear your voice. 😉😎

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. I hope you do not see any critters on your hike today. 😎🎈

I hope the black out curtains work for your son. I have a lot going on but after this week
things should slow down a wee bit.

Hey Happy and safe trails to you. 🎶🎶

Mr. Poppy and I have been on a nice chilly walk here in OZ. 😎

Taci if you see this beautiful creature remember to RUN!

Sheba, your windows sound very pretty. We have a few plantation shutters in our living room and they work great. I would love the next house to have them on all of the windows. They are my favorite. The upstairs gets stronger sunlight. Ordered 2 more of the black out coverings.
Sorry your lengthy post poofed into the sunset. We have all been there and it’s a tad frustrating.
Today I was tired and stayed in and didn’t do much except get fish tacos and I will run out shortly to the store. We are expecting rain in the next day or so.
Have a good evening!

@taci,

I was wondering about the rain it is on all the news media for S. California.
Please be careful. Enjoy the Tacos I made some hamburgers and fries for son
and hubby hey even Poppy wanted some. LOL!

I am hoping the weather does not get too crazy.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 🎈A nice congrats for your Hockey Team Win. 💕😎

Lady is your husband back home and safe? So much bad weather all over the States.

Tell me is your mom and sister excited about their upcoming Cruise? I hope your
holidays are nice. 😉

I am having a small gathering at my home son is still here until after the New Year.
I wish I were back in Colorado with the rest of my family. No worries I plan on going back
home soon. 💕🎈😎

I need to get to GA that is also on the list as well as TN. 😉😎

Hey wishing you a nice day with hubby.

Sending warm OZ vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. 💕🎈😉

@sheba2011

It looks like Christmas here. Got a coating of snow last night, grass, deck and trees covered but our roads are fine.❄ Husband got home late afternoon yesterday. I was a little worried because the weather people said 1-2 inches starting midday so thought the roads may be covered. But the plane was on time and the snow started after he got home.

Spending Christmas eve with mom and sis. Going for early dinner, mass and mom’s house. Christmas day at SIL and BIL house.🎄🎅 Thanks for the shoutout – another hold your breath ’til the end game, yikes.😬

Sounds like you will be traveling next year, good for you!!👍 Nice to have something to look forward to especially with family. Wishing you a good week and sending winter hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

I will be visiting family after all this beast known as Covid-19 stopped me from going like
I use to.

I wish I could go on a Cruise like your mother and sister now that is traveling in style. 😎😉💕

Once things settle down a bit hubby and I will go on a Cruise and we will have a couple of
our kids with us. 😉

Wish me luck on an appt. I want everything to be one and done.

Sending something warm and delicious your way. Glad your husband made it back in time
safe and sound.

This is for you and your husband enjoy. 💕🎈😘

Shoelady, wish you and family a great holiday season.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten thinking and wishing you and your family are doing
alright. Happy Holidays Kitten. 🎈😉

Welcome Winter Solstice

In our hearts we burn warm with all that wintertime offers and all we hold dear.
In times past, the bare-limbed trees, long nights, and biting chill of winter signified to all that the time had come to slow down. Humanity emulated the animals, retreating into cozy dwellings where they sustained themselves on foods harvested late in autumn and passed the time in peaceful reflection. Today, most people proceed ruddy-cheeked through winter’s frosts, ignoring the profound effects cold weather has on their bodies and their minds. Yet the beauty and significance of wintertime cannot be so easily overlooked. As the temperature plummets, leaving the air crisp and the landscape bare, we tend to crave warmth and relish rich foods. The presence of loved ones seems more comforting when blustery winds rattle window panes and we feel compelled to conserve our energy by engaging in only the most soothing of activities.

Though your daily schedule may remain more or less the same no matter what time of year it is, you will find in winter many opportunities to honor the way in which you are impacted by this most magical of seasons. At first glance, the world may seem desolate during the coldest months. Yet there are many unique and stimulating sensory experiences to be had — in the intricate beauty of individual snowflakes, the patterns of frost that form on your windows, the tang of smoke from wood-fueled fireplaces, the crunch of freshly fallen snow under your feet, and the briskness of the air. Don’t be afraid to venture joyfully out into the cold and the snow as you may have when you were a child. A tingling and reddened nose is a small price to pay for a clear mind and invigorated soul. If your body articulates a desire to rest, give yourself permission to spend your free time reading, writing in your journal, daydreaming, engaging in artistic pursuits, playing board games, working a puzzle or meditating.

Many plants, like the tulip and the apple tree, would not blossom in the springtime were it not for the period of dormancy that is the gift of winter’s chill. Their example can inspire us to use this season of slumber to cleanse ourselves of spiritual and emotional detritus, like flora shedding lifeless foliage, so that we may emerge from under the frost refreshed and renewed when spring arrives. AMEN! 😎🎈😉

Good Monday Morning Peeps make it a great one. 😎🎈

Happy Holidays and enjoy the season with friends and family. 🎈

Welcome back Heidi! Only one hour.
Lets just call this the Colleen blow out day.

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Wondering if Heidi Daus should do boxes for her own jewelry? Many comments mention Heidi Jewelry and therefore needing more space and larger boxes.

@taci,

I would be the first to buy a few. 😎🎈Great idea.

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What a great looking Grandmother. Wow.

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio Loaf I am so glad I did not find any news about JS. 🎈😎

So good to see you post and giving you a shout with the kids. 😉😎🎈

Happy Holidays. 😉🎈

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida Happy Holidays my friend. Please be well and take your time. 😉🎈

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I hope your weather is improving but I am
still seeing bits and pieces of Florida on the National News.

Oodie if you are out and about just be careful.

I know your hands are full with home projects I hope everything goes smooth. 😉

Let me know how it goes with your husband today.

Very busy week for me with scheduled appts. and then some. 😎

@sheba2011

Here is an update. I made a call to our health insurance company and found that everything is a lie and will be straightened out beginning today. Hubby is supposed to have physical therapy. Rule is at least one hour per day, five days per week. The head nurse/unit manager can make a phone call to obtain the authorization. He will be bypassing the Administrator’s, but that is OK. Evidently, that office has been holding things back and of course I didn’t do anything about it since PT would have been difficult with a catheter. Also, they will be contacting the Department of Health in Flor ida to have them do a check on the Rehab since hubby was in bed 4 days in a row and no shower. The answer I received from the aides was “that it is too difficult to move him from bed to chair. ” This was enough to get their dander up. I was to say the least, very impressed with the Health Insurance. Also, hubby had a fall this morning. He was trying to get to his wheelchair so he could get to the bathroom. He is OK. No broken bones, no scratches, no aches or pains. I also gave this info to the Insurance Co.

Stearns and Foster was picked up a half hour early today. The one thing I need to say is that the mattress would have worked better with the box spring. Not having one made it lie too close to the floor and then it sank when you sit on the edge. This one is firmer and my backache is non existent when I awake.

On another note: when it rains it pours. Well, it did so today. My neighbor told me that the front bumper on one side was coming down. I took a look. Seems someone may have hit me either while I was in Rehab visiting hubby or while I was shopping Friday. No note on the windshield and no way of knowing who did the damage. Not sure if there are cameras covering the parking lot. So now I am waiting for Triple to have the car towed to the dealership. Meanwhile, I will need a loaner so I can visit hubby.

Oodie, I don’t trust these rehabs. Glad your Insurance Company responded to your needs. By the way, I don’t know about insurance but I know someone who just had her 2nd hip replacement, and both times PT came to her house. She lives happily alone and one of her kids stayed with her for a day or 2 just in case. You can also add ramps for Wheelchairs, they don’t have to be major ramps just ones that cover the doorways. I know you have checked into it but ask your insurance to help more.
Hope your husband is doing well and you too!

@oodiebom,

Good evening I do not like someone hitting your Van and don’t leave any kind of info.
I know you have a lot you are dealing with and don’t need this at this time.

I bet it happened during the storm I am so sorry.

I am glad you have some good answers to your questions about your husband’s treatment
plan. Go Oodie!

I know you are tired I would rest on the new mattress with a good book and I hope the
Dealership gives you a loaner. 🎈 I feel for you sincere concern here.

Please let me know how today went the whole country is in a weather pattern.
Oz had rain we were dry as a bone. We really needed it. 💕

Enjoy a good book or whatever you feel like doing.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. I hope you find the boots that will fit nicely. 😎😉
I have a lot of irons in fire just routine things. LOL!

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

If you see this beautiful creature on the path just smile and keep it moving. 😎

@taci

I do not trust the rehab either. That also goes for Assisted Living and Convalescent homes. Thank goodness we have two vehicles. However, the second vehicle has not been used in over 2 years. Thankfully Triple came out and the battery is good. The not so good, car needs gas. Triple will come out tomorrow to start the battery again and will include some gas. I will then go to one of the wholesale clubs where gas is a bit less expensive. I will also make an appointment for an oil change and for other things that may be needed. The van will take up to two weeks for repair. As for a rental, the dealerships do not offer a loaner. I will need to visit some of the rent a car places. Probably will need to go to the local airport. It will be less expensive for me to use the second car. So happy that I didn’t give it away or do a donation.

I will be contacting the Rehab physician for an authorization for PT. So happens that this doctor is with the same team as our primary. Hopefully, I will see something started within a few days. I did hear from the assistant to the orthopedist and hubby has an appointment the beginning of January. The head nurse received a phone call from them as well for scheduling. Not sure if reconstructive surgery are in the cards. This group is one of the best and they have offices a few hours from our Cape home. However, all

surgery is performed in Boston. Another note on this is that the Head Nurse wants to wait until after this appointment to start any PT. I told him that we cannot wait on this. The sooner we start, the sooner he will be home. All I need is for him to be able to get in and out of bed himself. I have a wheelchair and a walker here if need be. For the bathroom, I will have handles on either side of the toilet to help him. There is also a commode we can use as well. Funny, I put it into the shower stall so he could sit when his back and legs gave out. The shower is easy in and out. Just a very small step that actually houses the sliding door.

I do have knowledge on the ramps. My only concern is how steep because the wheelchair is heavy and cumbersome. Also going down the chair does not have brakes and if hubby does this alone my heart will be in my mouth. I am also thinking about an electric cart similar to what you see in the markets. In Florida you see many ramps attached to the vehicle to house this while traveling. It also saves you pulling the thing apart in order to fit in the trunk of a vehicle. The electric motor is quite heavy. Another possibility is a three wheeled folding bike. This would make traveling more accessible for sightseeing or for a cruise. Best part, the person using these will never feel left out or handicapped. There are quite a few possibilities out there. You just have to do a study.

Thanks again for your concern and advice. Looks like we are all on the same wave length.

Sheba, The Heidi set you want is lovely and well sized. Wowa!
I know you will look fab!
Today I had to trespass through an hole in a gate, and walk through a large parking lot to exit the trail. One coyote was at the top of a hill I needed for exiting. I think it was about to cruise the homes in the area for dinner. Considering a gym…. But i really love the area and the views.
Added some blackout curtains so my son could sleep better. He said they worked and seemed happy so I will get one more for another window.

@taci,

I wrote a nice long note to you and it went poof. I will make this brief and write again
tomorrow.

Be care during this season the animals there has been a change in the weather so they
are on the prowl. My cats are not late anymore they know other critters are out so they go
for safety and eat a good meal.

I agree with the blackout curtains our son has them in his room.

I have three large windows in my bedrooms so we put up wooden plantation blinds
I put a sheer between them and the curtains when are made out of satin and have
black out covers on the backside. I have a total of six in my rooms because I double the
three windows. In the summer they stay open to let in the sun and in the winter I close
them to help keep the heat in.

I hope your son sleeps well tonight.

The system knocked me off I am wishing you a goodnight. 😉

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Lady I hope your husband is almost home and safe. 😎

The Game was great according to our son and hubby. 😘

Looks like things are heating up with T&T. 💕🎈

Wishing you safe weather and a nice day.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘🎈

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten sending good vibes to you and your family. Happy Holidays wishing
all to be safe and enjoying the season. 🎈💕😎

Saying Yes to the Universe

Saying Yes to the universe opens the gate to receiving what your soul really wants.
The hardest thing about saying yes to the universe is that it means accepting everything life puts in front of us. Most of us have a habit of going through our days saying no to the things we don’t like and yes to the things we do, and yet, everything we encounter is our life. We may be afraid that if we say yes to the things we don’t like, we will be stuck with them forever, but really, it is only through acknowledging the existence of what’s not working for us that we can begin the process of change. So saying yes doesn’t mean indiscriminately accepting things that don’t work for us. It means conversing with the universe, and starting the conversation with a very powerful word — yes.

When we say yes to the universe, we enter into a state of trust that whatever our situation is, we can work with it. We express confidence in ourselves, and the universe, and we also express a willingness to learn from whatever comes our way, rather than running and hiding when we don’t like what we see. The question we might ask ourselves is what it will take for us to get to the point of saying yes. For some of us, it takes coming up against something we can’t ignore, escape, or deny, and so we are left no choice but to say yes. For others, it just seems a natural progression of events that leads us to making the decision to say yes to life.

The first step to saying yes is realizing that in the end it is so much easier than the alternative. Once we understand this, we can begin examining the moments when we resist what is happening, and experiment with occasionally saying yes instead. It might be scary at first, and even painful at times, but if we continue to say yes to every moment through the process, we will discover the joy of being in a positive conversation with a force much bigger than ourselves.

AMEN! 😎🎈