We spent the evening at Meli's new friend's house. Her father is engaged to be married to a woman who just emigrated from Ukraine and it was a little difficult to communicate, but it started to get easier as the night went on. We downloaded Google Translate and we spoke into it and then she read our responses, and vice versa. It was really interesting to get a bird's eye view into what is going on there. Her mother and brother are still in Ukraine. Her brother wanted to come with her, but no men are allowed to leave. They must be available to fight. Her Mom won't leave until her brother can come with her.
Today we will do Mass and then family game day and brunch. My SIL (who is notorious for being up to an hour late or never shows) is making a pot roast for all of us. I sure hope that Dad has munchies at the house, because I fear dinner will be late. We had made a pact that she would never be the main course, but she got to Dad before we did and he told her "Sure - I love Pot Roast!!" Ugh! Her grown kids will be there too, and it will be a bit uncomfortable as they are exact opposites of Dad, SIL, and I certain things are concerned, and they ALWAYS throw some kind of fit if ANYTHING is mentioned that they don't agree with. Then they get all huffy and leave or say "This is EXACTLY WHY we never come to family functions!!!!" I will never understand how people just can't leave it alone and enjoy their loved ones for who they are. I can totally see if someone is doing something dangerous or hurtful, but just HOLDING a belief you disagree with?? Gah!!
I have been researching diamonds online for the past week and I have found a few that will work for us if the jeweler doesn't come in with a reasonably priced lab grown diamond. I know that they upsell, so I sent the lady I'm working with diamonds that I can buy this minute online and get it by Tuesday with the price I'm "expecting". We'll see if she comes anywhere close to the price and diamonds I found. I really just want to do it all with her in the store as I can see the diamond in person before I buy. I have to make sure to get a clear (at least to the eye) diamond because if I go for "less" color quality, the yellow will show up more as my setting is yellow gold.
I don't know about where you are, but allergies right now are kicking my butt. My eyes and nose are running, and I'm even coughing! I can usually get away with no meds, but I'm taking antihistamines like candy!
@Lynn Grieveson Just remind yourself how much beauty you will see and fun you will have traveling. Visiting loved ones is such a great thing!!
@Cherylndesigns I look forward to seeing your photos of your rug and front yard, and all those fun pool photos I'm sure are going to come!
@Amandajk That is heartbreaking about your sister!!! How far away is Ohio from where you are? Does she realize that she needs more care? I don't think I could handle that situation without losing my cool with her husband - the person that is supposed to love and care for her more than anyone!! Is there anyway you can move her closer to you? Would she even entertain the thought?
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