What rustles your jimmies - Part II

[Ma110W]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

I'm so sorry Wegs.

[whatevergirl]

I am so sorry, WEGs. Prayers of strength and comfort for you.

I'm sorry. I hope you find a way to see the positives in this eventually. That takes some serious digging when something like this happens.

Sorry WEGs, I wish I could do more to comfort you. Sending out kind thoughts.

I'm sorry to hear that. Best wishes

I'm so sorry Wegs.

thanks for your thoughts everyone.

@ penny...i do believe God brings positives out of the most harrowing of ordeals. i do hear what you're saying, and i have faith. i pray for her family, now. no one should bury a chlid.

be well, everyone. thanks again.

[Fawnl]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

So so sorry WEG. My thoughts are with you and her family. That is so sad.

[latebloomingmom]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

sh*t....I am sorry WEGS...crap that does suck azz..even when you do prepare yourself for it...thoughts are with you...they really are.

[Big_Sky_Guy]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

Sorry to hear of her passing.


Very difficult to loose the ones we love.

[whatevergirl]

So so sorry WEG. My thoughts are with you and her family. That is so sad.

sh*t....I am sorry WEGS...crap that does suck azz..even when you do prepare yourself for it...thoughts are with you...they really are.

thank you for your thoughts.

i was thinking back to when i took my daughter to a holocaust museum last summer, and throughout the exhibit, there were signs that read...'where was God in the holocaust?' That was a pressing thought for the prisoners. Understandably!

But, God is there. He was there. I believe this. I don't expect others to believe what I believe. I don't force my opinions on others, but He is there, in the midst of tragedy. He does care. He never said He'd remove the crosses we face in this life, but He would be there to carry them with us. In many cases, FOR us. I believe this, anyways.

Gotta run, just wanted to share this w/you guys as you were kind enough to send out your thoughts and prayers a few weeks ago. Hope u have a good week.

[BubsNBean]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

Oh Wegs, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope the good memories you have with her are enough to keep you strong. My thoughts are with you.

[sy2502]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

Very sorry to hear. Big hugs.

[whatevergirl]

Sorry to hear of her passing.


Very difficult to loose the ones we love.

Oh Wegs, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope the good memories you have with her are enough to keep you strong. My thoughts are with you.

Very sorry to hear. Big hugs.

you're all kind; thanks. and hugs back.

[taiga1]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

Sorry wegs Cancer sucks!

Hugging you tight, sweetie.

[taiga1]

People who drive 45 in a 55 on a 10 mile stretch of no-pass zone hwy when I'm trying to get to work on time.

Ain't nobody got time fo dat!

But, it's okay. I watch NASCAR. I got da skillz.

[LisaSkinnoble]

I'm sorry. I hope you find a way to see the positives in this eventually. That takes some serious digging when something like this happens.

Digging is right - really deep. I am trying to do this now at my sister's end of life stage - look to positives.

My blessings:
- I am blessed to have known her. To have had her in my life.
- That we have time to say goodbye, to say "I love you".
- That she is able to make her own end of life decisions - even the readings at her Funeral Mass and the caterer for her wake.

There are probably more. But they are very hard to see, for it is difficult to see past our grief and our frustration, and, yes, even our anger (anger at the disease).

Stay strong WEGs. Penny is right - think of the good things about your friend and how lucky you were to have known her.

[latebloomingmom]

Digging is right - really deep. I am trying to do this now at my sister's end of life stage - look to positives.

My blessings:
- I am blessed to have known her. To have had her in my life.
- That we have time to say goodbye, to say "I love you".
- That she is able to make her own end of life decisions - even the readings at her Funeral Mass and the caterer for her wake.

There are probably more. But they are very hard to see, for it is difficult to see past our grief and our frustration, and, yes, even our anger (anger at the disease).

Stay strong WEGs. Penny is right - think of the good things about your friend and how lucky you were to have known her.

how is your sister doing Lisa? How are you doing?

[BrotherWolf]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

Hugs ......

[LisaSkinnoble]

how is your sister doing Lisa? How are you doing?

It's rough, it's really rough. It is really a rollercoater ride. Some days are good and some are awful. The days that are good are the days that her pain isn't horrible, and she's able to communicate, and we see her smile. Those days really propel me, and see me through the awful days.

I have to say, I am very lucky, because my boss is just stellar. She has 2 sisters herself and she is just so compassionate by nature. She is very accommodating and understanding when I say, "I'm sorry, but my sister is bad, and I need to take a vacation day tomorrow."

Ane even moreso, I am so lucky that Mr Flexy is there for me. He sacrifices his weekends to go visit, and he just lets me weep when I need to. And it's nice to have that big old chest to weep into when I need to.

Hard days. Even harder when my parents call. They are suffering far worse than I am, or my other sisters, or my brother-in-law, or my nieces and nephew. It's the worst for them. My father is riddled with cancer and I worry all the time what this stress is doing to him.

Edit to add: Thank you for asking! Do you see where my mind is - I can't even remember simple manners these days. Oh dear...

[latebloomingmom]

It's rough, it's really rough. It is really a rollercoater ride. Some days are good and some are awful. The days that are good are the days that her pain isn't horrible, and she's able to communicate, and we see her smile. Those days really propel me, and see me through the awful days.

I have to say, I am very lucky, because my boss is just stellar. She has 2 sisters herself and she is just so compassionate by nature. She is very accommodating and understanding when I say, "I'm sorry, but my sister is bad, and I need to take a vacation day tomorrow."

Ane even moreso, I am so lucky that Mr Flexy is there for me. He sacrifices his weekends to go visit, and he just lets me weep when I need to. And it's nice to have that big old chest to weep into when I need to.

Hard days. Even harder when my parents call. They are suffering far worse than I am, or my other sisters, or my brother-in-law, or my nieces and nephew. It's the worst for them. My father is riddled with cancer and I worry all the time what this stress is doing to him.

yep I cant imagine anything harder than watching your child suffer...this never changes no matter the age of the parents or the child. Yep I do remember those good days when they are somewhat talkative and know what is going on around them. I am glad you have a good boss and this time you spend with your sister will not hurt your career.
I worked with a young girl once back when I was doing Headstart ( preschool) and she was in her early twenties and her dad was in the hospital after having a heart attack and she was unsure of what to do..stay at her job or go to him. I was in my upper thirties and had already buried both parents and I was of course a mama so I told her
"sometimes baby ya only get one chance to do the right thing..and then its gone in a blink of an eye"
she walked off her job. I went to bat for her with my boss over it because it was a horrible policy and they hired her back again.
I walked off that job a month later when my son was home sick from school with a fever and I put his needs before my own.

I truly believe that it is at these kind of moments..that define you as a human being.
but ...they are hard to bare while you are going through them day by day

my thoughts are with you in this time you have with your sister

[LisaSkinnoble]

yep I cant imagine anything harder than watching your child suffer...this never changes no matter the age of the parents or the child. Yep I do remember those good days when they are somewhat talkative and know what is going on around them. I am glad you have a good boss and this time you spend with your sister will not hurt your career.
I worked with a young girl once back when I was doing Headstart ( preschool) and she was in her early twenties and her dad was in the hospital after having a heart attack and she was unsure of what to do..stay at her job or go to him. I was in my upper thirties and had already buried both parents and I was of course a mama so I told her
"sometimes baby ya only get one chance to do the right thing..and then its gone in a blink of an eye"
she walked off her job. I went to bat for her with my boss over it because it was a horrible policy and they hired her back again.
I walked off that job a month later when my son was home sick from school with a fever and I put his needs before my own.

I truly believe that it is at these kind of moments..that define you as a human being.
but ...they are hard to bare while you are going through them day by day

my thoughts are with you in this time you have with your sister

Thanks LBM.

[DaniGrrl]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

I'm so sorry. I really wish the world would not ever lose another person to that ****ing disease. Sending you hugs.

[whatevergirl]

Sorry wegs Cancer sucks!

Hugging you tight, sweetie.

hugs back to you, thanks

Digging is right - really deep. I am trying to do this now at my sister's end of life stage - look to positives.

My blessings:
- I am blessed to have known her. To have had her in my life.
- That we have time to say goodbye, to say "I love you".
- That she is able to make her own end of life decisions - even the readings at her Funeral Mass and the caterer for her wake.

There are probably more. But they are very hard to see, for it is difficult to see past our grief and our frustration, and, yes, even our anger (anger at the disease).

Stay strong WEGs. Penny is right - think of the good things about your friend and how lucky you were to have known her.

Lisa, you have helped me a lot, in posting this. thank you.
The struggle I have is this. Why someone who has so much to give this world, was taken too soon. My friend...a good soul. Charitable. Generous. Not a mean bone in her body....dies waaay before her time. It just doesn't seem...'right,' for lack of a better word. I'm not perhaps looking for any actual 'answer', except that it's just not right. A mere observation.

Your sister...another beautiful soul, who is suffering. I don't understand. Is it wrong to WANT to understand this? I pray about it a lot, and I feel that the answer is maybe...a non-answer. It's more that we need to surrender that of which we don't understand, and can't control. I think your perspective about it is beautiful, Lisa. I do look to the positives of my friend--but your post here is a most excellent reminder! (and thanks to penny, too)

My most contrite prayers ascending for your sister, you and your family, Lisa. ((hugs))

Hugs ......

hello & hugs back...


on a completely random note...my daughter is boxing now. had her 1st lesson yesterday.
like boxing-boxing. oh my! lol
more to share another time on that...
thank you everyone, for your thoughts, prayers, hugs, and wise words. <3

[mhockey9090]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

So sorry to hear about your loss. If you need anything or want to talk please dont be afraid to PM me. Hugs

[Botika]

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

I'm so sorry for your loss wegs. My sincere condolences.

[whatevergirl]

I'm so sorry for your loss wegs. My sincere condolences.

thank you botika, means a lot. she was a wonderful person...always smiling. just sucks. even though it wasn't sudden, you're never prepared to hear such news.

So sorry to hear about your loss. If you need anything or want to talk please dont be afraid to PM me. Hugs

thank you for this; very nice of you to say.

hugs back.

[Big_Sky_Guy]

on a completely random note...my daughter is boxing now. had her 1st lesson yesterday.
like boxing-boxing. oh my! lol
more to share another time on that...
thank you everyone, for your thoughts, prayers, hugs, and wise words. <3

Congrats to her for taking the plunge!

Wife and youngest have started going to Pink Gloves Boxing over the past month...and an Aunty went with them last night! It's like boxing light, but a ton of fun and cameraderie for them!

[whatevergirl]

Congrats to her for taking the plunge!

Wife and youngest have started going to Pink Gloves Boxing over the past month...and an Aunty went with them last night! It's like boxing light, but a ton of fun and cameraderie for them!

oh that sounds like great fun, actually...'pink gloves boxing.'

this is 'real deal' boxing...lol i told her no sparring (other than with the instructor), until she has 6 months of training, i mean solid training, under her belt. she said since he only had her in the class that first night, he could really take his time, showing her how to stand, how to hold her hands throughout a 'fight,' and he had her punching him. he said to her, 'don't worry, i can take it.' he ''lightly punched'' her too, so she could feel what it is like...even tapped her on the face a few times. she said the 1st time startled her, but then she knew to hold her hands better, to block him. he sounds really good for her...

i am proud of her; she is such a beautiful sweet girl, but yet she's got this tough side. i decided to join this gym, since she'll be taking boxing there, mind as well just attend there myself. it's a really cool place.

she bought white boxing gloves yesterday with her own money. she's determined.

[UnaChispita]

Jimmies semi rustled/i'm confused:

Saturday night girl stays over.

Sunday morning have conversation about the different types of love/affection. She worried that we may not work out, I ask her if she wants to date other people she said no. Wants to have time alone/apart which I am cool with until Thursday. We eat breakfast, I think I am going to take her home to start our alone time and she stays over for the rest of the day and is really affectionate. Asks if I could stay at her place last night. Also wants to shorten time apart until Wednesday night........ Real affectionate cuddle all Sunday night...... She normally doesn't show me that much affection...

Mixed messages?...

Sounds like she was trying to feel you out to figure out how serious you were about the relationship.

That's my take on it, anyway.

My friend who had cancer, died this morning. Just wanted to let you all know who extended your prayers and kind thoughts out to her. Guess it was her time. She was only 40. I hate this f*cking disease.

WEGs,

I am so sorry. Keeping you in my thoughts!

[Big_Sky_Guy]

Sounds like she was trying to feel you out to figure out how serious you were about the relationship.

That's my take on it, anyway.

You womenz and all your feelings!


Us men type prefer the feelin up stage....just saying

[UnaChispita]

You womenz and all your feelings!


Us men type prefer the feelin up stage....just saying

hehe

So true!

[Spartanbaziotis]

2.5 lbs chicken (claimed on the package) weighed after cooking=1.72 lbs. Is this a normal amount of weight to lose in the cooking process?? If so I think I want to go back to being ignorant about what my food weighs...

[mrshester]

2.5 lbs chicken (claimed on the package) weighed after cooking=1.72 lbs. Is this a normal amount of weight to lose in the cooking process?? If so I think I want to go back to being ignorant about what my food weighs...

Prolly water weight...fluids cook out and I think most store-bought chicken is injected with fluids anyway. But, could be wrong

[Spartanbaziotis]

Prolly water weight...fluids cook out and I think most store-bought chicken is injected with fluids anyway. But, could be wrong

I knew there would be some, I think I am just surprised by the magnitude of weight lost lol.