Mr.Alffe gets to have a colonoscopy this morning and I'm taking a couple of books that I'm in the middle of....A Virtuous Woman by Kaye Gibbons and
The Echo Maker by Richard Powers..I don't know why I try to read more than one book at a time...

And I get to ride along in Wrens pocket for her intown apt. and am asking for traveling mercies.

I find myself missing KathyM and hoping she has stopped "vibrating"
And hope that Doody feels a little less depressed today. It's nice to find the poet in David....ty for sharing your heart with us.

I'm also getting excited for Addy on her new quest. And I'm ready for Lara to come down from her "walk about". *grin

Praying for pain relief and healing for Aunt Jo. (((Goofy)))

I'm thankful for Mrs.D and her contributions here and Doc John and the mods.
(expecially for da monkey!) Hugs for the room.

They say we're going to have an ice storm this weekend... guess i'll go to walmart and get a few non perishable items just in case of a power outage.

gotta give our poochie another flea bath.... when his previous owner gave him to us he had fleas, and we just cant get rid of them... doesn't the vet have something you can give them to get rid of fleas???

i guess i'll start to drag out my christmas stuff... i'm having a hard time getting into it this year... and go to the post office for stamps.... gotta have those for the cards i'm going to get today...

I think I'll call Uncle Dean too and check on Aunt Jo... They're in the middle of an ice storm right now so i know he wont be at the hospital unless he stayed the night... which i dont think he did.

I am trying to get myself out of the door to mail packages. I'm finally out of a few staples which forces me out there. I wish it weren't so difficult to move when I am in this phase of "what makes me who I am".

I know once I get into the sunshine - and beside that ocean, I'll be thanking God. Maybe I'll bring my camera and post some pics later. that thought makes me smile.

I am in the midst of chaos as I attempt to organize the chaos of my apartment. I believe that I should start keeping track of how many times I rearrange my little place - each time I think I've done a better job... only to rip it all apart and reorganize another way....

Last night I posted a video to UTUBE! I wrote about the video in the "cheer" thread so I will post a link there for you all to see.

I cannot believe I did it and am quite impressed with how easy it is! I have made a ton of videos over the years (with still photos and music) and may post more over time.

OMG... I have to get moving.... but first, more reading here

how cool addy. i can't wait to see it.

i finally loaded the software to my webcam on this computer. but the dang thing desn't have a microphone. so it really doesn't do any good.

Addy.

Maybe you could hep me?

I want to take photos and put them to music on a video

if you know how to do this could you send instructions, maybe on a pm, so not to clog up the board yet i'm sure others would be interested in how to do this as well

Thanks David.

My plate today is COLD - half rain and half ice - but I still have electricity ... that's the important part. I hope it continues all day.... I mean the electricity, not the ice

I hope everyone is warm and safe.

What's on my plate??? hmmm... it's pretty full today...

Right now there are about 11 people in the house all trying to take showers...

It's snowing...

My brother is getting married today... family trying to get here with the worst snow storm in years heading our way...

I have to drive myself today... no one has any room left in their cars.

This should be an interesting day.... all the slip sliding around... hope i don't fall...

Hugs to all...
hope everyone is safe and warm!!

Abbie

Be careful ((Abbie))

((Sunnyside))

((Wren)) I completely understand what you are saying. 1 step forward and 2 back gets old really fast. My health right now is my biggest stumbling block.

I spent the morning with daughter doody and granddoody. He was so adorable in his footie pajamas. I especially like the way he likes to decorate his Christmas tree. You see, the ornaments must be placed in groups. LOL hope the tree doesn't fall over from the weight of his groupings.

I intend to soak awhile in a hot epsom salt bath and rest the remainder of the day.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

LOL at Sunnyside and Wren for thinking they are "wretched" for having feelings.

BJ - Um, I don't think this is the holiday for dodging for apples. Hope you can pick your head up soon.

Abbie - Perhaps instead of tin cans, your brother can tie some tiny shovels to his wedding vehicle, and the guests can throw salt.

Aw, Doody - I LOVE those footie pajamas, and I'll bet your little guy is ADORABLE in them.

I can still picture my son at that age in his little red footie pajamas. He liked to lay under the Christmas tree and look up at the lights. One night the tree fell over, and all I could see were little red legs with white padded feet sticking out from underneath. It really scared me for a moment but when I lifted up the tree, he was completely unharmed and gazing happily at the lights.

I'm concerned about your health too. Please continue to take care of yourself, and don't take on any burdens you don't have to carry.

As usual, my plate is empty - but my husband's plate is overflowing.

Our home looks like a disaster area, and our son will be home on Wednesday. My husband was planning to spend the day yesterday cleaning up the house and preparing our son's room. But we got 9 inches of snow yesterday. He spent the entire day shoveling - snowblower broke. He came into the house huffing and puffing, only to find our dishwasher is broken too. I worry about his heart.

The cherry on top for him was a call from my MIL. His favorite Aunt passed away yesterday in Arizona. She broke her shoulder, but the hospital had trouble setting it - so they sent her HOME (she lived alone). Her daughter flew in to stay with her, managed to get her settled into bed, but she never woke up. She was like a mom to my husband, so he needs to go to the funeral. We're not sure when it is because an autopsy has to be performed first. It will be my first Christmas in 17 years without my husband at my side - but I understand why he needs to be there.

It's going to be a little scary around here without him because I'm not good a fending for myself these days - most I can do is sit up. Our son will be here, but his schedule is full - a lot of friends want to see him too. I don't want him spending his leave caring for me because I don't want him to know how bad it is. He's already too worried about me, and I need him to stay focused on his work. Plus, he has a 50/50 chance of inheriting this disease. I need to be strong for him to show him he can handle living with this disease too, just in case.