Hi Cal & Girls, Doreen calling

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Hi Cal & Girls, Doreen calling
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Tue, 06-24-2003 - 9:13am


Cal I wanted to post this while it is fresh in my mind, I think you are a wonderful daughter what you are doing for your parents at this difficult time of their lives, I know it is very hard at times but you will never be sorry, your story of the cemetery brought a memory back to me, we had taken my Dad over to visit Mum's grave, when we got home I could tell he was troubled, it turned out he had seen a lot of ants on the lawn over there, he said Mum hated ants around the place always so Jack & I went all the way back & sprayed all the lawn, I have never regretted any of those things, it made the last part of his life more peaceful. I hope you have a lovely holiday in July & enjoy every minute of it.

Martha I have got a wonderful family supporting me & I give thanks every day, it is so strange as I have always been very strong to keep everything going for the family, all of a sudden it has had to change especially in the last few weeks, it is not always easy to get used to.

Bea I do hope you are feeling a little better, try not to worry too much as that can take a toll on your general health, are you still taking the tablets?

Must go off to bed now, have a happy day everyone. HUGS Doreen

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Tue, 06-24-2003 - 9:33am
Doreen, hope your having a good sleep as I write this. I know our times are reversed, and as I write this things do look brighter. The sun is starting to come out, even though we didn't have a pretty sunrise it is still there as things are brighter looking right now. It is in the 60's and might even go up into the 80's--this is so unbelievable to us folks in this New England area as we were all just about giving up. Everything is way behind schedule, gardening hasn't even started for the farmers or just barely for those that have tried to plant.

The pond is calm, not a ripple, and the green pollen is not covering it as of right now. The katydids are still stuck all over the screens to the deck and we try to "sweep" them off daily. It is quiet around here right now because most people around here are off to work, but we retired folk can enjoy the peace and quiet as we are almost all alone here for most of the day. Most of the bad weather days we have been going out in the car--but we will probably stick around today and just "enjoy"!

Yes, I am still taking the meds for the "nervous stomach" problem. I probably will be for a long time too. I always thought of myself as a strong person and for some reason or other this is something that I can't seem to control myself. I have always been a nervous person even when younger but managed to hide it well. People can't believe this about me, and also that I used to be very shy but in these later years I have opened up and at times I can be very, very talkative. I guess when the threat was there that I may never talk again--well, I decided that I was going to get in as much talking as I could and not waste any time about it. (wink)

Hope you are feeling somewhat better as you read this. I've learned to take it one day at a time, as I know you have also. Hang in there, it sounds like you have some wonderful family support and a great DH.

I read your post about trying to get into the Yahoo picture site. I just posted some pictures there and there are a few of the lake as seen from our place. I do know that your password has to be exactly the same and wondering if you used Capitals or not use them when you tried to get in. I am pretty sure the password with them is case sensitive and you have to have it exact. Also, isn't there a place there for you to check to have them "resend" you your password? I'd love to see some pictures if you do get to post them---------

Hugs for now, prayers going your way. Love, Bea

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Tue, 06-24-2003 - 11:39am
Doreen, thank you for sharing the memory about the ants! I know it's a great comfort to my Mom than her Dad's head stone is sparkling clean...such a little thing to do for her (100 years of dirt eliminated) & she is so appreciative.

I hope today is finding you feeling much better. ((Hugs)) Cal

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Tue, 06-24-2003 - 12:06pm
So very good to see you feeling a bit better.

Hope you can get into Yahoo and see all the postings--and add pictures of your own.I love having the faces on the names on here.Don't give up. martha

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Tue, 06-24-2003 - 7:14pm
Doreen, I hope that you will read this. I didn't get here earlier today and wanted to say how true everything you said is. My mother turned 81 this past March and she lives on the front of our property. She is in good health right now and I thank God for that. She makes me smile as she loves to tell everyone that now she is the child now and I am her parent. I think this happens so often. I pray that my Daughters will be a good parent to me when I become the child.

I am glad that you have a good supportive family and let me also say that you are blessed.

Have a good day when it is morning there.

Hugs..Becky

 


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