hippiechick, I was thinking of you and another board member last night.

My son phoned us and said that my DH and I had offended him and his wife. We talked a long time, hung up and then called back later and DH talked some more.

I said to my son that I know folks who have problems getting to visit their grandchildren b/c of bad feelings amongst the adults. I praised him for the phone call, rather than withdrawing. He didn't say anything ugly (thank goodness), and I think we mended the hurt feelings.

I think in his heart he knew that we would never intentionally exclude their cute little daughter from anything. But it appeared that we had, hence the phone call.

I hope that things improve with your family, hippiechick. Isn't it nice to have a supportive family here at NT? :) So happy that you are feeling better. You GO, girl!!! :D

Hi, everyone...there is no way in the world I could ever remember everyone's names, so rather than exclude anyone, you're all included in this: today was the BEST day!!!! Yup, I got outta the house, can you even believe that????? It was so cold...but fun. And, I decided that, rather than be sad about anything (here it comes, Alffe......) I'm joining "kick butt gym class".....hahahaha!!!!! If you can't join 'em, beat 'em. Oh, that's bad....I think I got that backwards. Did I really say that out loud???? Shame on me - and at Christmas time! Ooops....guess Santa won't leave anything under my tree. Twink, I'm really glad that you were able to mend fences with your son. That's a good thing. I'm glad that a beautiful little girl wasn't put in the middle and hurt by everything. That's really good and I'm very happy for you. I am so very, very blessed to have family here, there, and everywhere by just being here. We all are. For some reason, we're all here, at this time, in this place, at this stage in our lives....now, how cool is THAT?????

((Hippiechick)) You either having me crying or laughing my butt off! :D I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy that you had such a great day!! It IS good to get out of the house every now and then isn't it!! Back when Lynn was able to work and I was here all alone, my sis use to come down and DRAG me out. I was bummed out and didn't want to, but she use to say, NIK!!! even the rugs get taken out every once in a while, now don't make me beat you, like I do them! LOL

:hug:Love you too, and so glad to see you more upbeat. We are always here for you. I know all too soon, we could be down again, if you feel it coming on, come here, or IM me!!!:hug: That is the fighter in you that wont let you stay down too long!!

That is very cool!! You have me grinning here HippieChick....:D
Is that 80th birthday party today??? :hug:

...love you bunches hipchick....stay warm....:hug:

(((Hippiechick))) Your higher power loves you and is right there guiding you even when you think not. Just keep loving and living each day as it comes to you the best that you can and all else will fall into place. Much love and hugs. :hug:

Why do you think God would hate you?

Hmmmm...this is an older post Consider when Hippie was having a bad day and hurting. She's feeling much better and is surrounded by our love. :grouphug:

How are you....aside from a B12 answer. *grin I hope you are well. :hug:

Yes, Alffe, the party was today....5 (12"x15") pans of chicken pot pies made by sis in law # 4 and a huge cake. It was lots of fun and, of course, my FIL just loved it. We do it every year for him. My saintly MIL started it when all of their kids were small and know they all have their own kids and some of them have grandkids. But it was a houseful - again! Same house as Thanksgiving! I have done more shopping in the past 3 days than I've done in a long time and yet I've not bought a thing, well, except for my FIL. He's very hard to buy for because he has everything he says he wants and gives NO clues. We always buy close captioned movies because he's completely lost his hearing from working in the plant for 42 years; same place hubby works. His hearing just happens to be "selective" - for instance, when we're in the car and he's the driver and I'm the passenger - just happens to affect his right ear at that particular moment!!!! Go figure. Seems a bit suspicious to me. Im a thinking he's trying to pull something over on me already and it's not working. I wasn't born yesterday, unfortunately. To Doody: I know my higher power is looking out for me and I am praying constantly for a forgiving heart. I know the grandkids will be okay. I just need to be back to myself and not become hardened by this because that would be easy to do. I keep praying every time I feel myself start to think about it....I have to forgive. And to Consider This: My nails are fine and, as far as I know, my CBC is fine, too. Or as much as can be expected at this point. I don't go to the doc too often because I tend to get admitted to the hospital very often and I try to avoid that as much as possible. I'd prefer home health or hospice to take care of me at home. Hospitals are too sterile and cold. And to Mistiis and Nik: Love you bunches, bunches, bunches, too!!!!!!!!!

Ummmmmm, Hippiechick...what are the chances of getting that chicken pot pie recipe.........:D I love chicken pot pie. Ok...off to bed..long hard day but sil is here and loved the chocolate icebox cake...her moms recipe.
Hugs for the room...:grouphug: Especially our Abbie...:hug: