Daily Ooo's: Friday, March 23

[faerywings]

Ok ladies- I am going to need a bit of a boost today. I am in a bit of a funky mood. (just a bit, you ask??? LOL)

As you all know and have heard me complain all winter, the weather is getting to me. Cabin fever, non-stop cold and of course, all of the snow. It is The Shining: New Jersey Style. Throw is the insanity of the political landscape- which has gotten *way* worse for the nation and world in the last 24 hours. News that Scott's best friend's dad passed away last night. News of Bailey and what Rae is dealing with. The awareness of how life can be so short is weighing on me. I want to throw up my hands and ask what is the point anymore?

But it is a good thing I am too darn stubborn to give up. hahaha!!!!!

Right now, I am sad for Scott's friend. His dad was diagnosed with (Stomach?) cancer a couple of months ago and it looked like he was going to be ok, then the oral chemo didn't work and by the time they figured that out, there was no point in doing IV chemo. They had given him 2 weeks but he didn't last that long.
Leah has been talking to him a lot but at the same time this brings up a lot of s*** for her, having lost her dad to colon cancer. Scott is struggling because he has been friends with Ian since they were in 7th grade. He is sad for him and for Leah and he doesn't know how to handle it all. He says he isn't empathetic usually so he doesn't know what to do with emotions. I said to Cait this morning that he is actually extremely empathetic but cut himself off from it to protect himself.

I have been feeling like the ground is constantly shifting under my feet and it seems to be only getting worse. I wish that I could wrap my house and family with bubble wrap and not have to deal with the world ever again.
Of course, knowing my family they would have so much fun popping the bubbles that it would be "unwrapped" in no time. :rofl:

So my dear O-Zies-- who has some good, positive things to share?

I can start off with 2 things:
#1- Leah also got accepted into NYU's master's program! WTG Leah! My girl is smart!
#2 It is National Puppy Day!!!


and #3-- ::grouphug

xoxoxo

 

[faerywings]

because I love puppies;

 

[faerywings]

Felis- You are not the liar, it is that darn Mother Nature is mad at us humans again.
Are you feeling any better? Sending you some more virtual tea and some nice veggie broth to you~~~~
Sorry to hear that it wasn't your friend that called you, I have had that feeling before.
The kids won't go in the same car most likely since they will all be taking different classes at different times. But what will be nice is that if one of their cars are in the shop they might be able to drive in together and wait for each other's classes to end. And I guess if Leah decides to go to NYU, she will be taking mass transit into NYC.

Poor storks, I hope that they don't freeze. I am going to toss out some more crackers for the birds and squirrels and some lettuce too. they will be able to find it easily enough on the snow.

Nancy- you got a lot more snow that we did. Although while shoveling, it still felt like way too much.
Was it really only a few weeks ago that we had that string of warm days? We didn't hit 80* here but the upper 70s. Darn, it feels like forever ago!!
hehe at DH's joke.

Trudy- that is fantastic that your hile was so nice. I know that I am going to fall behind on some of the challenges, but I think as of right now I am caught up? Have a great weekend with the kids!!

Rae- (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))
whatever you need from us--to talk, to listen to pretend it is all ok, we are here for you. Thank you for the update, I have been worried as well. And of course- we would much rather hear the truth than not and you need a safe, compassionate place to be just *you*
I am happy to hear that you are going to do some self-care too. 100% correct in that if you don't do that, you will burn out. Jen needs you and so does B.
I hope that the weather warms up for good and that puttering in the yard helps to heal your heart and mind. Soothe it a bit if nothing else. You know how I feel about Dirt Therapy.

love to all!!

 

[felis]

Hello all!
It's have something really magical at the Birthday O'Fairy, she gave me a gift for my avi, and when I went to check this designer I found exactly the kit that I needed to create a page for the Earth hour this Saturday! Coincidence?! I don't think so! It's a magic! arty:
Now I need to work on this page and to the previous challenge. But I still not feels healthy well. Nancy, I'm so happy to see you in our Project Life Thread! And thank you so much for all the good comments that you are left me! I love your MOPs project too! I hope tomorrow to can go and left some comments into the gallery! You all has amazing pages during the Birthday party. I saw them just I'm not left comments yet.

Chris, My entire post is written before to read your part. Sorry if on a moments is too happy, I don't have power to redact it now! Condolences for Scott's best friend's dad! Life really sucks! Trudy, was told it for Heather, but I feel it the same way, as too many friends are gone on too early age. ;(

Nancy, I hope you are right about the birds! I was wondering also what Jean thinks for that, but she isn't come at the thread yesterday. Here is one publikation if someone is interested.
https://www.theguardian.com/environ...torks-bulgarians-rush-to-save-migrating-birds
Luther sounds so happy from the snow. As mine is too, but this time he don't understand why I no go out, but I hope that tomorrow we will can finally play. lol Your husband probably is the only one person at the world that loves to shovel, lucky man, because we all have to do it now .

Trudy, I'm sure you can't wait kids to comes! Have a fun! Hope they'll like the ideas for games that you have and will can keep them away from any kind of a screen as you want. But this probably mean that you too wouldn't be active here at O?!

Rae, I definitely prefer to hear your real thoughts! I hope you'll can figure out how to relieving your stress level at least a little bit! In future I'll respect your preference to not be so focused on this subject so much, but just last saying today. I'm just terrified how wrong is working health system all around the world! This is madness! It's have to be priority of the humanity, but no. I hope you can fast resolve this issues and find a specialist! Here if you can pay it, you are free to choose to move at any hospital, or to take consultation from any doctor. The problem is that is too expensive for most of the regular people.

Ok, better go now, girls! Happy National Puppy Day I didn't know it bout it. upkiss: Did now they have to receive gifts? :laugh:

 

[nancyr]

good morning - finally my team is in action again tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. I will be sitting in my house screaming in my head that the refs play fairly and do not listen to Crosby whine. My team is still clinging to the play offs as the Blue Jackets defeated the Panthers. That was nice of them. LOL Then Sat night our first home game in a couple of weeks against the best team in the East the Tampa Bay Lightning. Then on Sunday my DIL suggested we go to the Women Hockey League Championship game which is at the Rock between the Metropolitan Riveters. How fun is that! Got a lot of my photos off my computer. Yea. Some I just cant delete LOL. Even though I know they are not really deleted they are just off my computer. Made a beef and mushroom stew with roasted potatoes. Very yummy flavors. None left. Luther is at doggie day care today so I am all alone. Yesterday on our walk we went to the River and the snow was so pretty. As we were walking there were 6 geese waddling down the path. Luther did not care until they started honking. Luther pulled when I was not ready and I lost the grip instead of being pulled down as the geese flew. But I yelled at Luther to stop and he did. I was very impressed so I guess the training lessons really worked. I think if I did not stop him he would gladly have followed the geese into the river. He likes water so that would have been fun to see, well sort.

Chris I am so sorry that everything is pulling you in so many directions including down. So sorry to hear the news about Scott's friend's dad. That is terrible about the doctor's not knowing the chemo was not working. I know this is crazy but one of my favorite hockey announcers has been battling colon cancer for the past 6 months and last night he announced his scans were clean. So why can some be saved and others not. I guess that means you must enjoy the moments you have with those that mean the most. Looks like our weather is going to warm up this weekend and with sun. My snow is mostly melted so that is awesome. I hope you can get out and enjoy the outdoors. That has got to help.

Felis I like your projects thread. What fun to see the weekly pages. I know I could not keep up with that but I am liking my monthly pages. Congrats on the birthday freebie gift. You have an awesome avi! Have fun creating the page!

Trudy so glad the hike was awesome. And have fun with the kids. I am sure they will keep you busy!

Jean I so enjoyed your weekly pages. Love the journaling and the photos. Fun to see what your city looks like. I love you saw a snowy owl.

Rae thanks so much for sharing. You know how much we all care about you and Jen and Bailey. I am glad you see you need some time to decompress. I don't understand why any hospital would not want you to go to a hospital that better serves the patients needs. Good luck and perseverance to you and Jen to find the best doctors. That is awesome that Jen knows someone. Thanks for sharing real feelings as other have written that is best for you. Always sending hugs!

Have a great day all!

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning O-zies! I have a busy day today, grocery shopping, getting the rooms ready for the kids and then getting my hair cut and coloured. We are all going out for dinner tonight when our Son and his family arrive. Sadie picked Boston Pizza as the spot to eat, so I guess that is where we are going. I woke up very early this morning, thinking of all that Rae and her family are going through. I wish I could reach out and hug her, as I have been there done that whole encephalitis thing! She must know that they have no right to keep her at that hospital and that B can go where ever they want!! Perhaps it is a matter of it being too dangerous to move her though? Oh I have so many questions for her and would love to be able to give some words of wisdom, but I don't want to upset her or pry!! It brought up so many memories. Ok I will :tape: now.

Chris - I truly hope that you can get out of your funky mood! Remember to be grateful that your children are doing well and even though they are all going through some troubled times right now with emotions etc. At least they are going through them! I know that you know that there is always so much to be grateful for! I am sorry to hear of Scott's friends Dad, so sad! :sad: Get busy with some scrapping or something and please try to keep busy with other things that are theraputic for you. You will soon be out in the garden and getting some dirt therapy, it seems like it will never happen, but it will! :hug: I hope something amazing happens for you today!

Felis - Wow how great that you got a gift from the Birthday Fairy! Just what you wanted!! It is magical! I sure hope that you are feeling 100% soon and that you can get outside and romp in the snow with your fur babies! I read the article on Storks, how wonderful that people are taking them in and caring for them during this cold snap! It renews my faith in humanity a bit! Happy National Puppy Day! Perhaps a little treat would be nice for your Pups!!

Nancy - We will be cheering for your Devils, can't stand Crosby, he is such a whiny cry baby! A great hockey player, but such a cry baby!! LOL What a good idea your DIL has to go to the women's championship game, it should be a great time! Hooray for Luther obeying your STOP command! WTG Luther, you are such a good dog! Having fun seeing your pages and I really need to get to the gallery to comment more! Hope you enjoy your quiet day today!

Rae - :hug: to your whole family! Please call me or message me if you need anything from me. I have been there done that with all of this hospital stuff and the lack of proper care! My poor DD was incontinent for a bit and I was always changing her bedding and bathing her, or she would have been in a wet bed for hours on end. But I will not bother you about all of this as I know it is hard to hear and you want to just be normal for a while! Please know that we are all here for you! Take care of you my friend! Your heart is big and you will get through this nightmare!

Jean - Hope you are enjoying warmer temps today and getting to do something fun and interesting!

Ok I am off to the shower and then getting some housework done before hitting the grocery store. Have a lovely day everyone! :wave:

 

[bcgal00]

Good morning, ladies....hey....see.....I am trying to be "normal" and do some normal everyday things So here I am (for a minute). We're staying home today. I will get some desk work done and some chores/errands. I'm off to the government office now to get a certified copy of my passport for our accountant, so this is a short hello this morning.

But you know what? It feels good to pop in here as it is such an ingrained everyday behaviour for me and its always been such a great way to start my day. I really have missed all of you.

I know I said I wasn't going to talk about B so much to give myself time to de-stress and get outside my head about it for awhile but I have two things to share.

1. The scary one....she is getting physically stronger and was able to get out of bed and charge the security guard, so escaped out of the ward. She experiences "flight or fight" constantly and is terrified and confused, wanting to get out of there but not being able to think clearly of what she is doing. They had to strap her down for the night but at least she is safe.

2. The happy one.....she laughed last night, really loud, happy sounds. She listened to a song she likes and she kind of sang along (it was amazing to hear her speak so clearly as most of her speech is very mumbled and incoherent). It had us all in tears with joy to see her so happy for a few minutes (especially as a 1/2 hr earlier she was telling us she hated us and just go away and die). So, we all took this as a good sign....the first real happiness we have seen so far.

That lifted my heart a bit. Hope it does you too. I know you all worry about me and I love you all for it. Thx.

Trudy - I would love to sit and chat one night on the phone with you. I feel so connected to you and would love the opportunity to talk. Maybe sometime in the next couple of weeks. Lets set that up soon.

Ok, ladies. Gotta go. The gov't office opens in 10 minutes and I hear they get a big lineup so I'd better get going. Just wanted to share a little of my joy today. Hope you all have a great day.

 

[scrap-genie]

Nothing much happening today but tomorrow I might do some research at the historical society. We don't seem to be slated for more snow now and it is supposed to warm up a bit.

Chris, so sorry you are feeling all the negatives today. I'm pretty sure your diagnosis of Scott's situation is true. All he can do is give them a hug (yeah, the guy too) and say he can't find the words to express his sorrow at their loss but he deeply cares. And keep thinking puppy day!! Love your LO of J!!! What a goof she must be.

Felis, how nice about the gift from the O'Fairy! Wish you were feeling better, but you're keeping a good outlook and looking forward to getting out with Biggie. I'm no expert on the storks, but agree they are probably hardier than you might think, but stress and especially lack of food could be bad. Hence the rescue efforts which may be needed.

Nancy, oh how lovely it was to receive your comments on my weekly pages. It was a nice chance to review them and think more about the ones to come. Your pages are so nice. I like that you've given them a different sytle from the hockey pages (which are so striking). In the past I've usually done a photo each day, but this year just whatever photos I happen to take, so more like yours are. I mean to print each year as a book but am well behind on actually doing that. They do create a sort of visual diary and sometimes I like looking at them.
Meanwhile, wishing the Devils a good game tonight. I know you'll enjoy attending the women's game. Oh, you asked where was the photo of me shoveling snow, well, since I take the pictures, that would be a good trick. You'll see very few of me as I'm on the other side of the camera.

Trudy, well the kids will be there and you'll have a great time with them. Enjoy!

Rae, so good you can come here and be your full self. We are all pulling for everyone of you. Wonderful that you had a positive experience with B to share. Hope you can connect with Trudy for support. Give Taz a big hug for us as well as J and B.