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Linda wrote: "Hello Ladies. I will be brief as I am on the road traveling to Oregon to be with my daddy while his care taker is on vacation. My son Joseph (#2 son) is with me. I'm sorry for your loss, Paula. I w..."Enjoy your time with your Dad and your son.
OH My Lord that girl needs a Big Can of WHOOPASS opened up on her !!!! How could she treat you this way after all you have done and given up for her! I know it won't mean much to her but I am very appointed in her and ashamed of her behavior ! Please DO NOT LET THIS MAKE YOU GIVE UP ON YOUR SURGERY!!!!!! I can't get over what a selfish person she has become knowing you are ill. Please Give Sam a big hug from me and ask her to please look out for my Little Sister since I can not be there !You can explain to little Miss Priss Sarah that driving is not a right but a privilege , I can not have a license because of my epilepsy and I get around just fine.
I have got to go to bed getting loopy ,more tomorrow! Love Lola
So sorry this is happening to you and your family. I hope you soon find her and she is home safe and sound. Please make sure you have your surgery. We are all here if you need to ‘talk’. Love and hugs xx
Well, Jina, I’m speechless. And you are wise for not enabling this behavior. It’s attention-seeking to the extreme and strong-willed children often have to learn the hard way that their parents are not the enemy. Right now, Sarah is her own worst enemy and I’m so sorry she’s taken it out on you.
As she said, she’s eighteen, so if she wants the right to do whatever she wants, she has all the responsibility for the consequences. We all pray for her safety and your strength. This is a time to regroup and take care of yourself first.
Hugs,
Paula
As she said, she’s eighteen, so if she wants the right to do whatever she wants, she has all the responsibility for the consequences. We all pray for her safety and your strength. This is a time to regroup and take care of yourself first.
Hugs,
Paula
Latest development: Sarah emptied hers and mine joint bank account yesterday and did not go to school. She was supposed to have a doctor's appointment today. We shall see if she goes. I am very tired and I think I am past the point of tears and on to anger and shock. Trying to give this heartache to God but havent been successful so far. I never realized that a situation like this is so extreme that I am actually down to the bones cold. It is 80° here and I am wearing a sweatshirt and jacket and still feel cold. I am going to try to nap now.Love to all,
Jina
Lil Sis , I am dumb founded by Sarah, have you figured out why it all changed , is there a boy egging her on? PLEASE PLEASE I am so worried about you!!!! Contact me anytime , I emailed you my phone # sometimes I forget the phone when I go in the garden ,but if I don't answer please leave me a message and I will call you back ,PROMISE ! Pinky swear !!!! Love You Lola
Jina, What Lola goes for me too. You have my number if you need me I am here. I have my cell phone with me. Love you, Linda
Hi, ladies - I'll be away over the weekend and I'm not taking my laptop, but if anything comes up in the group and you need to communicate with me, use Facebook Messenger or text me at 253-678-1990. Take care, get some rest, find some joy.
Paula
Paula
Dear friends,I am having a hard time with whats happened this week. Things about Sarah are horrible but I am going to try to get away from it all for a few hours. I am taking Sam and Heather and picking up one of my best friends and heading to the beach. My friend lost her husband to cancer a few months ago so she too needs to get out and let the waves wash the pain away for a few hours. While at the beach I am going to take some pictures of Heather and hope one or two will be good enough for the graduation announcements. Even taking pictures will be a reminder that Sarah isnt there to get some pictures of her for her announcements as well. Please dont worry about me. Mom told me again that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". She also said that she wishes I wasn't tested so much in that area. I made it most of yesterday without crying. It was the Mother's Day stuff that got me. I didnt go in Sarah's room so that helped but I am going to tackle her room Sunday and get it cleaned so I can paint it and put the room to a different purpose. Right now the walls are green and its her favorite color. She and I painted it together even though it wasn't the color I wanted we let her pick her paint for the room. Going into or by her room is a reminder that it's Sarah's. But she isnt coming home and even if she wanted to come back it will be a long time before I can let her. I have to protect us from going through this again. It wouldnt be safe to let her do to Heather what she has done. She made Heather keep some "secrets" that she shouldnt have and now Heather feels bad she didnt say anything. I am angry at Sarah for doing that to Heather. There have been so many things come to light this week that I am reeling.
Anyway, if I can figure out how I will share some of todays beach pictures when I get home.
Love you all,
Jina
Ps. Thanks for your love and support. It means so much!
Well, it didnt work out to go to the beach. Sam and Heather are extremely disappointed and I feel horrible that it didnt work out. I will try to make it up to them by playing board games, taking pictures around the yard, .nd doing some crafts. Love you,
Jina
Jina,The beach will be for another day. Enjoy Heather and Sam. Board games get you involved and busy.
Dear Group,Paula, I hope you have a spectacular week of work and writing. I am truly sorry I haven't been a very good friend to you lately. I have been so wrapped up in my own life and what's going on with me that I haven't been there for you. I know with Mother's Day coming you, Linda and some others here are hurting with the loss of your Mothers' . I am so very fortunate and grateful to still have mine. Maybe everyone could share a Mom story which may help in not only remembering our Moms but in celebrating and sharing our Moms. I will think of a good one and share it later.
All of you, you all have been very caring loyal and wonderful friends. Your support has been priceless to me. I have needed a friend this past week and you all were there. If you ever need me I hope I will be the friend you've been to me.
Linda, Lesley and Lola, I think Sarah is lucky you dont live here with me. I think her ears would be burning if not her butt as well. (My sister Joni says she'd like to bend Sarah over her knee for the spanking her 3 yr old behavior deserves. When it comes to me and my sister , I am known as the calm, quiet one whereas everyone knows not to cross Joni unless you want the wrath to rival Zues. However, her devotion and loyalty to me has been precious these last few days , as always, but she really has checked on me, worried about me and the girls as well as Michael. Michael has cried more from this than he let me see when he lost his Mom. Sarah was only a year old when Michael and I met. We were married 2 years later so he is the only Dad she has ever known.
With all that has went on I haven't done much reading. The only writing Ive done has been to document all that has happened.
Melinda and Melinda M thank you for your prayers, advice and so much kindness. I hope things are going well in your lives. Please write and tell me about your day and what you've been doing.
That goes for everybody. I sure would love to hear what you have going on.
Hugs to all,
Jina
Jina, as long as you let us know occasionally that you are coping as well as possible in the circumstances you need to concentrate on yourself and the rest of your family. We will all still be here when life settles down again for you. Have you got your surgery scheduled yet?The weather has/is being kind to us at the moment so we’re spending time outside catching up on chores and enjoying the sun.
This last weekend was a holiday weekend here in the Uk.
Saturday evening we attended a relatives 80th birthday meal. Sunday we had a visit from a long time friend and had a good catch up. Yesterday evening my brother and sister-in-law came to spend the evening with us. Love and hugs to you all xxxx
Jina,We all are here for each other.
Lesley,
It sounds like you had a busy weekend.
Good morning/afternoon/evening, everyone --
Jina, the last thing you need to worry about is not keeping up with us. We will be hanging in there when things settle down for you - and they will.
As for a mom story, one of my favorites involves a trip to Washington, DC, when I was in middle school. If you've ever been there, DC is a crazy place to drive. If you don't know where you're going, you will either get run off the road by those who do, or you'll get impossibly lost. And my mom never wanted anyone to think she didn't know what she was doing, so she "boldly went" wherever she pleased.
Unfortunately, she had a lousy sense of direction. On this particular night, she took a crazy side trip trying to find the main highway and ended up at the Pentagon, circling it at first, and then heading straight for its parking garage, which naturally wasn't well received by the military guards standing between it and us. Usually, these things embarrassed the daylights out of me, but this time I was laughing uncontrollably, to the point I couldn't breathe. By the time she got turned around and headed in the right direction, we had to pull over because she was laughing so hard she couldn't drive.
We were still laughing about it the month she passed away. And every time I see a photo of the Pentagon, I remember that night.
As for everything else going on, the pressure is going to be really high for the next week, at which time things will slow down a bit for me. A few days later Ray and I will be taking a road trip to Salt Lake City and Bryce Canyon in Utah, then to Yosemite for a couple of days, and then back home. It's a spontaneous trip with no agenda other than to replace Ray's ski boots at a shop in Salt Lake, and maybe to check out the ancestry library there, if we can get in. We're looking forward to getting away.
Ray is on call this Mother's Day so I'll be spending it writing and watching movies, I hope. I have housecleaning and clinic work to do, but I'll take Sunday off in honor of all mothers who work and worry and love their children even when they seem unloveable - all in the name of helping them become capable, compassionate adults. I also think it's important to honor all the women who never had the chance to experience what motherhood can be, or who experienced it for too brief a time.
And I'll try and come up with a few more laughs to remember the high points of life with my mom.
Love you all - talk later.
Paula
Jina, the last thing you need to worry about is not keeping up with us. We will be hanging in there when things settle down for you - and they will.
As for a mom story, one of my favorites involves a trip to Washington, DC, when I was in middle school. If you've ever been there, DC is a crazy place to drive. If you don't know where you're going, you will either get run off the road by those who do, or you'll get impossibly lost. And my mom never wanted anyone to think she didn't know what she was doing, so she "boldly went" wherever she pleased.
Unfortunately, she had a lousy sense of direction. On this particular night, she took a crazy side trip trying to find the main highway and ended up at the Pentagon, circling it at first, and then heading straight for its parking garage, which naturally wasn't well received by the military guards standing between it and us. Usually, these things embarrassed the daylights out of me, but this time I was laughing uncontrollably, to the point I couldn't breathe. By the time she got turned around and headed in the right direction, we had to pull over because she was laughing so hard she couldn't drive.
We were still laughing about it the month she passed away. And every time I see a photo of the Pentagon, I remember that night.
As for everything else going on, the pressure is going to be really high for the next week, at which time things will slow down a bit for me. A few days later Ray and I will be taking a road trip to Salt Lake City and Bryce Canyon in Utah, then to Yosemite for a couple of days, and then back home. It's a spontaneous trip with no agenda other than to replace Ray's ski boots at a shop in Salt Lake, and maybe to check out the ancestry library there, if we can get in. We're looking forward to getting away.
Ray is on call this Mother's Day so I'll be spending it writing and watching movies, I hope. I have housecleaning and clinic work to do, but I'll take Sunday off in honor of all mothers who work and worry and love their children even when they seem unloveable - all in the name of helping them become capable, compassionate adults. I also think it's important to honor all the women who never had the chance to experience what motherhood can be, or who experienced it for too brief a time.
And I'll try and come up with a few more laughs to remember the high points of life with my mom.
Love you all - talk later.
Paula
Lola wrote: "Lil Sis , I am dumb founded by Sarah, have you figured out why it all changed , is there a boy egging her on? PLEASE PLEASE I am so worried about you!!!! Contact me anytime , I emailed you my phone..."Hi Sis,
I will hopefully have time to call tomorrow (Friday). It's been a crappy week and I am not handling things well. I know that being that this weekend is Mother's Day there afe several people in this group that will have a sad day ,missing their mom, grandma etc... The way Sarah left and what she has done since she left is in some ways worse than a death. I know she is alive but I cant talk to her, see her, anything. There is a hole that wont be filled.
I do want to wish the Mothers in this group Happy Mother's Day! I have a wonderful Mom and I am a Mom of 3 girls even though one of them is gone.
Heather had a hard day. She was back to blaming herself. We ,Michael and I told her that this situation is all on Sarah and that Sarah planned this. Any advice is welcome.
Love to all,
Jina
Paula wrote: "Good morning/afternoon/evening, everyone --Jina, the last thing you need to worry about is not keeping up with us. We will be hanging in there when things settle down for you - and they will.
A..."
Dear Paula,
Enjoy your trip. My family has taken many trips to Vegas, Salt Lake City, Kingman, Bryce Canyon (my sister Joni named her first born Hayden Bryce because she got pregnant on her trip there), and Yosemite. Its beautiful. I love the wildlife and waterfalls.
Please post pictures.
I loved your story of your Mom. She sounds like she was fun and smart and brave. I am trying to write out a couple "Mom stories" to tell. There is so many to choose from. Mom's are fantastic!!!
Love you,
Jina
Hi Lil Sis,I wish I had words to tell how much You are Loved here !!! Do you know where Sarah is? How old is she? I don't know what the legal age is there ,here it is 16 if you can support yourself. Way too young in my way of thinking!
I was just reminded of something by my Cuz. Bev that we did when we were kids and how my Mom handled it. As I have said when I was growing up we, kids, went everywhere on horseback , and one time my Cuz wanted to see what a boys bathroom looked like , so we took our horses into the boys bathroom at our Elem . school and one of them took a big pile of poop right there ,fitting don't you think. My Mom was the president of the PTA back then and she had a good laugh and then made us clean it up!
I have been having seizures for the last few days so I haven't been on line much . I hope everyone has a nice Mother's day! I sure miss my Mama! Love Lola
Lola wrote: "Hi Lil Sis,I wish I had words to tell how much You are Loved here !!! Do you know where Sarah is? How old is she? I don't know what the legal age is there ,here it is 16 if you can support yourse..."
Lola,
Praying that your seizures stop. It has to be frustrating because you can not control them. Love your story.
Thanks Melinda, They seem to be stopping, only 1 yesterday. These are my first seizures of this year, they also seem to be happening less often too. Wolf is scared , after I get right he follows me everywhere, what a sweet Hubby I have! Love Lola
Lola wrote: "Thanks Melinda, They seem to be stopping, only 1 yesterday. These are my first seizures of this year, they also seem to be happening less often too. Wolf is scared , after I get right he follows me..."Glad it is getting better. It is scary for everyone involved. Wolf is doing the only thing he can. Guys need to do something because being helpless is not something they do well. Wolf has figures out that he can do something. He is trying to keep you safe , Lola. it is sweet
Lola wrote: "Hi Lil Sis,I wish I had words to tell how much You are Loved here !!! Do you know where Sarah is? How old is she? I don't know what the legal age is there ,here it is 16 if you can support yourse..."
Hi Lola, hope things improve for you soon. Love & hugsx
Thanks ! No more seizures, yes! It is cool and rainy here ,hope it gets back to spring soon! I have had my fill of cold ! Love Lola
Lola wrote: "Thanks ! No more seizures, yes! It is cool and rainy here ,hope it gets back to spring soon! I have had my fill of cold ! Love Lola"
Glad to hear that !
Dear Group,Happy Mother's Day!!! Yesterday was spent with Michael's and my friends at Brendas house. Our little motorcycling group of friends went there to help get her bathroom ready for renovations. They tore out old toilet, sink and vanity, ceramic tile floor and shower. It was a hot sticky mess since she has no air conditioning and it was over 90°. I wasnt allowed to do anything but sit and talk with the girls. Beverly (Toothpicks wife), Cindy (Pegleg's wife) and Brenda. Jo couldnt make it she has a sinus infection. We laughed so hard, my group is rather "no holds barred", no subject is off limits, don't ask my opinion if you don't want the answer whether you like it or not. I love them all so much. Brenda and I are super close. She is relatively new to our group. Her husband Thomas died of lung cancer in April of last year. He had a full physical in December which told him he was in good shape. In February he got a cough and was having trouble catching his breath. He had lung cancer , it was stage 4. We were all going to go riding that weekend and Michael called to tell him that we were on our way to swing by and get them. Then we were told. Our group decided to swing by and see him on our way home from driving the coast road. He was so glad to see us. It was hard not to cry when we left. When he was put on hospice care at home we went to see him again. We all knew it would be our last time seeing him. He was in terrible pain but extremely loopy from Fentanyl patchhes and morphine and only had a few lucid moments. When we got on our bikes to leave, we all revved our motorcycles as a farewell salute. Brenda said he laughed and raised his hand as if to wave. That was Saturday, we got the call Monday noon he had passed on. Since then we have looked after Brenda, she is alone too much. She is getting her house ready to put on the market and then she will move to Tennessee to be with her Dad since he needs care. I will miss her so much. Cindy and Beverly are the wilder ones of our group whereas Brenda, Jo and I are more on the sweet, calmer and more laidback of our group but all are super loyal and fiercly protective. Some people are put off by Beverly and Cindy but I love them dearly because they will go through fire for me or Heather. They would stand back and let Sam or Sarah try to stand up for themselves and learn to grow, which I appreciate but they know I am bruised from life's bodyblows so I am like a Little sister and all love Heather. The men in our group call Heather their little sister. It tickles her. The subject of Sarah came up, evidently Sarah had told Cindy she was going to move out. Cindy didnt think Sarah was going to be childish and do it in such a cold manner and thought that she meant after graduation.
Anyway, it was hot and Cindy and Beverly and the guys were in jeans and boots etc.. so we went to buy shorts and tank tops for our men and gloves. It was too much for my legs and back and my legs went numb and I nearly fell. Luckily I grabbed the clothes rack. Brenda wasnt far and must have heard me stumble and came running. Once Bev and Cindy got back from getting flip flops and 12 packs of sodas, Cindy helped me to the car. I was wearing my back brace or I would've had trouble sooner. I didn't think I was emotionally ready to face my friends but it turned out exactly what the doctor ordered. They didnt judge me or point blame as I had feared. Beverly and Cindy both said they were sorry and that they were sure I had been crying a lot over what Sarah had done but that Sarah being Sarah, it was not going to end well no matter what. When I told them that by the 4th day we all realized that it was calmer and no tension in the house. We all get along and work well together. I hadnt figured out that all the disruption, tension and walking around on eggshells was because of Sarah. I miss her, I love her she is my daughter but I dont like the abuse Sam and I have had to endure the last couple years. Nor the disrepect, disruption, and distruction she has caused. She will never be allowed to live here in this house again. She has well and truly burned that bridge. Next time she gets herself in trouble I will say the phrase she had said to the sheriff. "You're over 18, you're grown. Figure it out" Mom is not going to rescue her again. She has put my guardianship of Heather in jeopardy with her lying. I wont tolerate that. I still cry from time to time from memories of Sarah the baby I held in my arms, the child that gave me such joy. All my girls gave me such joy. While I was gone yesterday, Heather with the help from Sam made me a card. It was so precious to me. I also had a bouquet of flowers from my Nebraska siblings. The card saying " You're such a great Mom! Dont forget it! We love you!" That meant so much!
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.
Love to all,
Jina
Jina,I am glad that you had a good day with your friends. I know she appreciated the help that your guys gave her and the time spent with you all. Some people just create tension. My Dad creates tension and has no idea. I am glad that the tension has gotten better because that will help you get better when you have your surgery.
Hope all the mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day.
Jina, I’m so glad you had fun with your friends. And I’m grateful you are finding peace at home. I hope everyone found something to smile about today. I’ve had a very quiet one, which is just what I needed. One more week of work before a break. One deadline met, one more to go.
Take care, everyone, and know I’m thinking of you.
P
Take care, everyone, and know I’m thinking of you.
P
Lola wrote: "Thanks ! No more seizures, yes! It is cool and rainy here ,hope it gets back to spring soon! I have had my fill of cold ! Love Lola"
That's good news xx
Jina wrote: "Dear Group,Happy Mother's Day!!! Yesterday was spent with Michael's and my friends at Brendas house. Our little motorcycling group of friends went there to help get her bathroom ready for renovati..."
So pleased you had a good time with your friends & that you have things a little more settled in your mind. Love & hugs xx
Hope you all enjoyed Mother's Day, we had Mother's Day in March here in the UK.This last week & weekend has been an emotional time for our family as it has been the first Anniversary of our son Mark's and my sister Judy's passing.
I must admit that I've found it particularly hard.
On Saturday we arranged for the main Church, Boston Stump, in Boston, Lincolnshire to be lit up in their memory and 25 family members went out for a meal together & then to visit the church. Unfortunately it poured with rain so it dampened the proceedings somewhat.
It was lovely to see everyone but Mark & Judy not being there left a bit 'hole' for us all.
I will post a photograph for you to see.
Love from Lesley x
Hi, Lesley - I saw the photo on Facebook - it was really beautiful. I feel for you and your family right now; grief isn't linear - it's more like waves that surge and withdraw - and anniversaries are the worst. I'm glad you had family members surrounding you last weekend. Take care & be gentle with yourself this week.
P
P
Hi Paula, It was lovely to see everyone and it was also a way to make sure that the younger members of the family keep making time in their busy lives to get together and keep in touch. But it was oh so hard seeing everyone there without Mark and Judy knowing that no matter what we do they will never physically be there with us again. As you say it hits you in surges and at the moment I feel as if I’ve a big hole in my heart that’s never going to heal. But I have to get on with life as it now is as I have another wonderful son and other family members who need me as I also need them. Xx
Lesley,Are you going to watch the Royal Wedding? I am sleeping in . I figure that I can catch highlights the time difference is hard.
Everyone,
Whatever you are doing this weekend, have a good day and enjoy yourself.
No watching the wedding here. Harry has always been my Favorite of the Royals , he is so cute and seem to be more fun! Reminds me so much of Princess Di !!!! She will have the best seat in the house ,right there on her good friend, Sir Elton's, shoulder.The cold has risen it ugly head here again ! It is suppose to warm back up Sunday. I have 2 of my raised beds filled , started working on the third when the weather changed, hope I can finish the beds this weekend and start planting. I picked up some pansies and petunias all different colors can't wait to plant them too. So that is my weekend lol. Love Lola
Hi, I’m watching the Royal Wedding on TV. Got to go and do some food shopping first then that’s me for the day. Have a good weekend everyone x
Lola wrote: "No watching the wedding here. Harry has always been my Favorite of the Royals , he is so cute and seem to be more fun! Reminds me so much of Princess Di !!!! She will have the best seat in the hous..."Lola,
The weather here is warm and dry but everyone around us is getting the rain . Dad is watering the garden at this point. Hope you get the raised beds finished. Prince Harry has been interesting to follow as he has followed his path.
Lesley wrote: "Hi, I’m watching the Royal Wedding on TV. Got to go and do some food shopping first then that’s me for the day. Have a good weekend everyone x"Lesley,
The wedding coverage has been good here. what was your favorite part? Hope food shopping goes quickly. When we go it takes forever as we have to read labels due to allergies and the ingredients always changing. After food shopping, maybe you can relax a little. Have a good rest of the weekend.
I like the wedding but didnt like that no one on Harry's side really watched the ceremony. They were all looking at the program.
Melinda wrote: "Lesley wrote: "Hi, I’m watching the Royal Wedding on TV. Got to go and do some food shopping first then that’s me for the day. Have a good weekend everyone x"Lesley,
The wedding coverage has bee..."
Melinda, I'm lucky, all I have to do is put what we need in the shopping basket & go, so it didn't take me too long at all.
I was then able to watch the TV coverage of the wedding for the rest of the day.
Her dress and veil were beautiful, classic & understated, but then I suppose that's why it cost so much.
I hope they will both be very happy. xx
Lesley wrote: "Melinda wrote: "Lesley wrote: "Hi, I’m watching the Royal Wedding on TV. Got to go and do some food shopping first then that’s me for the day. Have a good weekend everyone x"Lesley,
The wedding ..."
The wedding coverage here was good. The dress was classical in style. Glad food shopping was quick.
Hello friends. Sounds like you all had a fun Mother's day. It was difficult because of my Mom's passing last year, but all in all it was a good day. I got to my boys, except Daniel, he was on vacation in the mountains, and they let me choose what I wanted for dinner. I had a strange craving for KFC. lol. They indulged me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. lol. I didn't want to have to clean the kitchen if they cooked and getting into a restaurant on Mothers day is next to impossible. I really didn't feel like going out anyway. I have kind of been in a funk since I got back from Oregon. Partly because of missing my mom, partly because my dad needs more care and is all alone most of the time, and partly because my husband said I needed to look for work when I got back. I am scared to death to go back into the workforce. I can't handle the idea of interacting with the public one on one. I feel fragile and I hate it. Dave and I talked about it a few days ago and he understands my situation more. He said I should go to the unemployment office and speak to someone and see if they can help me find work I can do from home. I need to go back to therapy. My doctor said I should last time I saw her, but money is so tight I have been avoiding it. It just feels hopeless at times. I know better, but it gets to me now and then. I am feeling better as the days go by. A wise friend told me to change my focus and keep busy so I don't dwell on the negative. You would not believe how clean my house is. lol My kitchen is so clean it shines. I uncluttered the countertops and I am getting rid of some small appliances that are rarely used and unnecessary. It is kind of freeing to get rid of stuff. I brought back a lot of my moms clothes so I am going to purge my closet as well. On the bright side, I brought back enough fabric to start my own store, lol, not really but it is a lot. I need to motivate myself to start making things to post on ETSY. I set up the account, I just need to be productive. Dave does not think it will be a profitable venture, but I hope to prove him wrong. It is uncertain and not something that could be stable in nature, but since I have a lot of materials that cast me nothing I really have nothing to lose but my time and keeping busy is much better than sitting and thinking negative thoughts. I think I just gave myself a pep talk there, lol. I should take my own advice.
Well, I have droned on enough about me. Pity party over.
I did see part of the Royal wedding. It was really beautiful. I will try to see more online. I missed the actual vows because I fell asleep. since I have been having trouble sleeping I can't complain about that. Megan's dress was just lovely. Classic, clean lines and just stunning. I hope they find great happiness together and become role models for the youth of today. They really need positive role models to look up to and find encouragement and inspiration to look beyond their circumstances and reach for greatness. There's so much violence and ugliness in the media today, a source of positive influence is a refreshing site to see.
I hope you all have a great week. I will try to be more faithful about keeping in touch.
Peace be with you,
Linda
Hello ladies!
We had a busy weekend so I missed the wedding but have enjoyed the photographs. Harry is such a doll. I’ve watched the boys grow up to be wonderful men, but Harry really strikes my fancy because he’s so untethered. So much like his mom. And he doesn’t have the burden of being “the responsible one,” which certainly makes a difference. It was good to see Prince Phillip there as well.
We had a great time with our son & daughter-in-law in Napa Valley, then spent all day yesterday driving to Park City, Utah. The landscape in America never ceases to amaze me. But we were exhausted last night and are taking today to just unwind. I’ll post pictures if I get out of this condo! It’s so tempting to curl up and read, but the weather is fantastic so I’ll venture out soon.
Take care.
Paula
We had a busy weekend so I missed the wedding but have enjoyed the photographs. Harry is such a doll. I’ve watched the boys grow up to be wonderful men, but Harry really strikes my fancy because he’s so untethered. So much like his mom. And he doesn’t have the burden of being “the responsible one,” which certainly makes a difference. It was good to see Prince Phillip there as well.
We had a great time with our son & daughter-in-law in Napa Valley, then spent all day yesterday driving to Park City, Utah. The landscape in America never ceases to amaze me. But we were exhausted last night and are taking today to just unwind. I’ll post pictures if I get out of this condo! It’s so tempting to curl up and read, but the weather is fantastic so I’ll venture out soon.
Take care.
Paula
Dear group,Today is Sarah's 19th birthday. I was a little sad this morning thinking of her, wondering where she is and the whole "what ifs" Like what if I did this or didnt do this, maybe I wouldn't be in the situation we are in. Little did I know what was about to happen. Sam, Heather and I went to see the girls dogs. When I got home I received a phone call, the lady who took off with my kid, that came with the sheriff to get Sarah's things, called me crying. She told me her name and said I need your help. (I was thinking "Girl you got balls to call me after you helped Sarah do what she is doing" ) Anyway, she said Sarah has been terrorizing her family, she broke into the house while Jamie (thats Cassidys mom) was at work. Sarah stole a lot of stuff, broke a couple windows, and she gave the kids her prescription medicines and Cass tried to commit suicide. Cass went to the hospital and had her stomach pumped. Meanwhile, Sarah takes off with a boy named Chase. (I had forbidden her to date him because his page is full of inappropriate things) and was gone for 2 days. Sarah called the law and Child Protective services on Jamie because Jamie "yelled" at her. And the lady said it was like a switch went off. Sarahs expression went from sweet young lady to " I am going to make you pay b+#ch. That was on the third day that they had Sarah. Long story short, since noon I have tried to track Sarah down and getting calls from everywhere informing me of the crap she is doing and saying. The police were here twice. They are looking for Sarah. If they dont find her by Friday they will put out a warrant for her arrest. So far she isn't charged with anything but when they catch her she might do some jail time. She is still trying to get all she can out of people and move on to the next family she can run crying to.
Tonight a Pastor called me. He told me that Sarah wants me to know that she is safe. I told the Pastor can you tell me where she is and he said he cant tell, it would be a breach of confidence. I told him he was harboring a fugitive. He was not aware of that. I told him if he wanted to he could call the police and turn her in. She's got a lot of " 'splainin' to do Lucy".
I have spent the last 10 hours trying to track Sarah down . When it rains it pours.
I need to get off here for a bit but I will be back.
Love Always,
Jina
Lil Sis , YOU have NO WHAT IFS !!!!! You have literally given your health for your Children ! It is time to let Sarah grow up and face the reality of her actions. I had to do it with Jen ,and I bet there is not one Mom here who hasn't had to do something like this. I think this is one of the hardest things a parent has to do , letting our children fail. I Love You! Lola
Lola wrote: "Lil Sis , YOU have NO WHAT IFS !!!!! You have literally given your health for your Children ! It is time to let Sarah grow up and face the reality of her actions. I had to do it with Jen ,and I bet..."Thanks Sis! I wished Sarah a Happy birthday and instead of Sarah liking it, she put up an angry face on both mine and Sams birthday greeting. It goes to show she is being a butt.
I love you too.
Jina
Praying that you will feel God's love and know he is with you. We all do stupid stuff at 18 but Sarah has health issues. Know that I am praying that she wakes up and comes home and God's protection. l can only imagine the heartache and pain . Know we are all here for you to talk to . Praying for you to have God's peace and calmness. I know the stress is not good for your health or the rest of the family. Hug to you and the girls .