Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Marcie Jensen]

1 hour ago, Hannah Renee said:

In better news, I got to vote for the very first time as Hannah.

Now that's something special! 

[Ivy]

1 hour ago, Marcie Jensen said:

Now that's something special! 

To be sure.

[Mmindy]

3 hours ago, Hannah Renee said:

In better news, I got to vote for the very first time as Hannah.

That’s fantastic Hannah, I’m so happy you’re reaching these mile markers.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy

[JaniceZ]

Congratulations Ivy!

[Mandy Jo]

Wife shown me something and was a video of couples like us.Her mom seen it first and knew it was Reminding of us

 

[awkward-yet-sweet]

@Mandy Jo Always good to see examples of relationships that stay good even through major changes. 

[Marcie Jensen]

@Mandy Jo, That was an uplifting video! thanks for sharing it. As @awkward-yet-sweet put it, it's always good to see examples of relationships that not only survive, but thrive through major changes.

[Willow]

Good morning brought to you by  Costco coffee dark and bold.

 

yes it is good to see young people who stay together.  Unfortunately I have two young friends who are going through difficult times including divorce with kids involved.  It’s to the point in one case where birth mom has become violent and aggressive because mommy caught her cheating then recorded the “violence” clearly showing mommy only tried to get away, while mom chased, pulled hair and demanded that a phone be given to her.  Then after mom was arrested she went to a different county and filed charges against mommy.  Mean time 3 year old wants mommy and has started having accidents again.  Particularly difficult situation.  Charges were dismissed on mommy but mom keeps asking that dcs postpone hearings on custody.

 

 

[SageOakley]

good morning, and many cups of warm soothing coffee to you. 

 

ngl, i havent slept well at all the last few days. since coming out, ive been staying with a dear friend, and going through an intense divorce. here end of Nov, ill have to communicate with the ex again to get my things moved into my new place, and finalize divorce paperwork. im very ready to get this behind me. excited for the new place and some closure. very nervous about having to interact with him again. we'll get through this night. 

 

wishing all the best. to better days ahead. 

Sage

[KymmieL]

Sorry I haven't been to talkative lately. I've been diagnosed with influenza A. Haven't worked since Sunday, off till next Tues.  Just have been sleeping and drinking water.  I think our youngest has it too.

 

My wife has had a worry also. He father was diagnosed with back, lung and liver cancer in April.  He is currently in the hospital with covid and he has pretty much given up. Last she told me not doing to good.  So, our life has been all peachy.

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

 

[Ivy]

1 hour ago, KymmieL said:

So, our life has been all peachy.

Sorry to hear things are so hard for you.   

I wish there was a way to fix things.  

[Willow]

Hello everyone 

 

@KymmieL sorry to hear you have the flu, and sorry to hear your father-in-law is doing so poorly.

 

l’ e been having a terrible time lately with my GERD.  I’m taking my pills as prescribed but if I don’t watch very carefully I’ll end up eating something that triggers it.  
 

our dog had her annual visit with the vet. $250 and four shots later she was pronounced fit as a fiddle.  
 

We are dodging Nichol right now.  We are getting rain from the outer bands and high surf and tide warnings.  Wind no greater than 40 unless we have a tornado.  The center of whatever is left of Nichol is supposed to be west of us tonight.

 

so spending a quiet day at home, keeping dry.

 

Willow

 

 

[Mmindy]

Stay Positive, Things Change. 

[Bri2020]

Congrats @Ivy   I am so happy for you.  

@KymmieLsorry about the flu and wife's father.  I hope you feel better soon. 

[Heather Nicole]

3 hours ago, Mmindy said:

Stay Positive, Things Change. 

 

Those illustrations are sooo cuute!!!!

 

And yes, certainly a message to try to keep in mind!

[Willow]

To all my fellow Veterans, thank you for your service.  Regardless of what you did, or where you did it, remember each and everyone of us served our country for the benefit of all.

 

Willow

[Marcie Jensen]

33 minutes ago, Willow said:

To all my fellow Veterans, thank you for your service.  Regardless of what you did, or where you did it, remember each and everyone of us served our country for the benefit of all.

 

Willow

Back atcha, sister.

[Hannah Renee]

1 hour ago, Willow said:

To all my fellow Veterans, thank you for your service.  Regardless of what you did, or where you did it, remember each and everyone of us served our country for the benefit of all.

 

Willow

Thank you. It was my pleasure, and I'd do it again.

[Cynthina]

Shout out to all veteran's hope you had a blessed day.

 

[Bri2020]

I had a wonderful evening tonight. A bunch of girlfriends got together for a clothing swap. A lot of wine and laughter later I got a nice pair of pants. Girlfriends are the best!

[Marcie Jensen]

9 hours ago, Cynthina said:

Shout out to all veteran's hope you had a blessed day.

 

Thank you, @Cynthia on behalf of veterans everywhere. I was going to say something yesterday about Veterans' Day, but words failed me. It's a pretty emotional day. Finally, at 2 AM this morning, I was able to put something down. After 24 years of service I walked with many heroes-I'm not one of them, I just served with them. One of these heroes is a man I've known, worked for and become fast friends with since 1988. It's been a long run without further ado, and an unlikely one, but very special. I'm not going to talk about our service, just share my journal entry from today. To all my comrades, thank you. Every one of you that served ahs sacrificed so much. You are all heroes.

 

So, without further ado, here's what I finally came up with. Lest we forget:

 

I took yesterday off for Veterans’ Day. It’s sort of a custom I have. Another is that Kim Jones and I always share coffee and/or breakfast on Veterans’ Day. This year it was lingering over coffee at a local place--the Driftwood Cafe. It’s a small, church run coffee shop and the coffee pretty darned good.

 

Kim and I always raise a glass to absent comrades, and I quietly offer up a silent prayer for all those who have gone before. Veterans’ Day is pretty special, as it honors those who have given their lives for the freedom and protection of their comrades, their countrymen and the ideals that are cherished here. The Bible teaches us, in the very words of Christ, “Truly I tell you; greater love has no one that this. That they lay down their lives for their friends.” That’s a pretty big deal and words to live by.

 

Looking back, we can remember the bad times; the sacrifices--living in a tent in January on a glacier in Alaska; missing the birth of a first child because of being deployed; the fear of entering combat. The list goes on and on. But, what makes it worthwhile in a personal sense are the friendships we make the funny stories we can tell and the memories we cherish deep in our hearts and only peek at a couple of times a years.

 

The toast Kim and I always make is, "To absent comrades, and to living." Thanks to all who have served and sacrificed.

 

Marcie

[rachel w]

Hi every one my self i like it the way it is now i work 6am to 4.30 pm.      on another note i went in the hospital on monday  came home friday had 3 blood clots and pneumonia 3 days in the ICU doing a lot better now it was a bumpy ride but i made it.

[Ivy]

2 hours ago, rachel w said:

on another note i went in the hospital on monday  came home friday had 3 blood clots and pneumonia 3 days in the ICU doing a lot better now it was a bumpy ride but i made it.

YIKES!

 

Glad you're doing better now.

[rachel w]

13 hours ago, Ivy said:

YIKES!

 

Glad you're doing better now.

thank you

 

[Willow]

Good morning 

 

@rachel w WOW!  Glad you are better now.  That sounds pretty scary.

 

5am this morning I thought I might have to go to the ER. When I get stung I get anaphylactic.  My first sign, besides getting stung is that the bottoms of my feet itch uncontrollably.  Nothing in my home medical kit helps.  Well, I woke up with my hands feeling just like that.  I didn’t know what it could be as I knew I hadn’t been stung.  Cortozone did nothing but my second idea was lidocaine.  That eventually helped.  I didn’t know if I should inject Epipen or not.  Injecting means a required er trip.  Still not entirely normal but no longer concerned.  I’ll have to see how it goes as the day wears on.  
 

80s yesterday 40s today.  That’s fall around here.  Too warm?  Wait a day or two and vice versa

 

have a great day

 

Willow