JSM's BEGGING FOR BANNING #29 10/24/11 -

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JSM - 2nd HINT

On the left:  Jeff Bridges
On the right:  Ashton Kutcher

[joesamas mama]

Please pray for my cousin, her mom (which I guess technically my cousin too), she has been having hip and leg pain, went to ER yesterday and found out that her breast cancer (5 year survivor) has spread to her bones. She is the sweetest lady and tough as nails. I really would appreciate the prayers. TIA JSM

Of course, another person I so willingly add to my prayer list.

Thank you so much Sister. The family needs them. 

Thank you TBM 

I will add them all to my prayer list.

[joesamas mama]

JSM - 2nd HINT

On the left:  Jeff Bridges
On the right:  Ashton Kutcher

  I got it after I posted it Klaas. JSM is slow brained tonight. 

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JSM - 2nd HINT

On the left:  Jeff Bridges
On the right:  Ashton Kutcher

There I fixed it.  Does that help?   

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JSM - 2nd HINT

On the left:  Jeff Bridges
On the right:  Ashton Kutcher

There I fixed it.  Does that help?   

very clever Klaas! lol...

JSM..very nice of your friend to have that paw print of Josef made for you..

[Brandi]

Paul died 3 days before Christmas and  I've never been able to do the decorations and shopping etc. but when I go to my sisters' house it looks like Christmas elves threw up......3 trees, 24 wreaths, enough pointsettas to start a nursery and 16 stockings(10 dogs, 2 goats and 4 donks) hanging on their 3 fireplaces. Not to mention the lights. The best part I don't have to take them down and pack them away.

I really appreciate seeing everyones decorations.

After I came here to post this (that's a LOT of stockings, wreaths, trees and poinsettias!) I realized I forgot the three fireplaces. And the lights. But I think we get the gist. LOTS of decorations and work! Your sister sure does go all out!

 

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^^^^ very cute Brandi..

[MuffyBee]

Paul died 3 days before Christmas and  I've never been able to do the decorations and shopping etc. but when I go to my sisters' house it looks like Christmas elves threw up......3 trees, 24 wreaths, enough pointsettas to start a nursery and 16 stockings(10 dogs, 2 goats and 4 donks) hanging on their 3 fireplaces. Not to mention the lights. The best part I don't have to take them down and pack them away.

I really appreciate seeing everyones decorations.

After I came here to post this (that's a LOT of stockings, wreaths, trees and poinsettias!) I realized I forgot the three fireplaces. And the lights. But I think we get the gist. LOTS of decorations and work! Your sister sure does go all out!

 

That's a LOT of decorations even without the lights and 3 fireplaces   

[CasuallyCool]

4 Donks - I saw Hobbs tonight moonlighting down the street.

[4 Donks]

4 Donks - I saw Hobbs tonight moonlighting down the street.

No..that's Cappy. Hobbs slam dunks.

[4 Donks]

Paul died 3 days before Christmas and  I've never been able to do the decorations and shopping etc. but when I go to my sisters' house it looks like Christmas elves threw up......3 trees, 24 wreaths, enough pointsettas to start a nursery and 16 stockings(10 dogs, 2 goats and 4 donks) hanging on their 3 fireplaces. Not to mention the lights. The best part I don't have to take them down and pack them away.

I really appreciate seeing everyones decorations.

After I came here to post this (that's a LOT of stockings, wreaths, trees and poinsettias!) I realized I forgot the three fireplaces. And the lights. But I think we get the gist. LOTS of decorations and work! Your sister sure does go all out!

 

You forgot the elves throwing up all these decorations. 

[Brandi]

Paul died 3 days before Christmas and  I've never been able to do the decorations and shopping etc. but when I go to my sisters' house it looks like Christmas elves threw up......3 trees, 24 wreaths, enough pointsettas to start a nursery and 16 stockings(10 dogs, 2 goats and 4 donks) hanging on their 3 fireplaces. Not to mention the lights. The best part I don't have to take them down and pack them away.

I really appreciate seeing everyones decorations.

After I came here to post this (that's a LOT of stockings, wreaths, trees and poinsettias!) I realized I forgot the three fireplaces. And the lights. But I think we get the gist. LOTS of decorations and work! Your sister sure does go all out!

 

You forgot the elves throwing up all these decorations. 

On purpose!

 

[Sister]

Paul died 3 days before Christmas and  I've never been able to do the decorations and shopping etc. but when I go to my sisters' house it looks like Christmas elves threw up......3 trees, 24 wreaths, enough pointsettas to start a nursery and 16 stockings(10 dogs, 2 goats and 4 donks) hanging on their 3 fireplaces. Not to mention the lights. The best part I don't have to take them down and pack them away.

I really appreciate seeing everyones decorations.

After I came here to post this (that's a LOT of stockings, wreaths, trees and poinsettias!) I realized I forgot the three fireplaces. And the lights. But I think we get the gist. LOTS of decorations and work! Your sister sure does go all out!

 

You forgot the elves throwing up all these decorations. 

[Bearlyhere]

You monkeys are my 'sister friend's.....you all are so caring about your families

  Monkey sisters are at times more caring for me than my real sister

I know exactly how you feel.

Missed you all. 

Sister, I hope you feel better.

[Bearlyhere]

Good morning Monkeys!

Belated birthday wishes to all. 

Congrats on the passage of your first year JSM and CC!  Hope next year you'll make a journey back to Cocoa Beach to celebrate your 2nd year.

Yay!  JSM is go89ing to have a dancing/skating partner!   

  Hi Can!!! You have been missed. Hope you are not getting any snow up there yet.

  Someday I will have an ice dancing partner, although my coach will want us to do pairs (she was a pairs skater and hates ice dance)  Can't wait to get back to Cocoa Beach, ready to play some golf!!!

Thanks hon. 
A  bit of snow yesterday-the kind that quickly melts away.

pair or dance, it's all beautiful, imo.

hope you and CC get back to Cocoa Beach soon.

Off to my Mom's this morning.  Going to help her wrap pressies and address some cards for her.  Taking lunch and plan to work fast so that we can get out for a bit.  She needs a break from her hubs.  i don't know how she does it at her age and it is wearing her down.  She told me last week that she thinks she will pass before her husband, He is 97- Really bothers me as I fear it is the beginning of defeat.  She has become so frail.

 

Big squishy hugs for you, my friend.

 

[Sister]

You monkeys are my 'sister friend's.....you all are so caring about your families

  Monkey sisters are at times more caring for me than my real sister

I know exactly how you feel.

Missed you all. 

Sister, I hope you feel better.

Hi Bearly, I am feeling better.  Lots of trouble sleeping since my dog died.  He was my eyes and ears while I slept and just have to get used to the sounds of this big house.
Missed seeing you.
 

[Bearlyhere]

Dear Monkey Friends,

Have any of you had the experience of looking for Assisted Living places for one of your parents?  Things are really not going well with my Mom and it is going to be a fight, much less a financial burden, but I would like to start investigating a little.  Any tips on what to ask - what to look for?

Like I said, without any explanations, it is going to be a struggle, but are there even different levels of Assisted Living? 

Give me strength monks...better yet give my sibs some strength because things are going south in this matter real fast.

Cad

PS My Dad is doing very well - he might stay alone tomorrow night - first in five weeks!!

My heart goes out to you, Caddy.

[Bearlyhere]

Sister - You always have the kindest things to say.  I appreciate your prayers and I appreciate your informative answer.

I honestly don't know what we are going to do.  Mom is uncooperative, showing signs of paranoia...it is a VERY complicated situation that has been going on most likely all her life.  We thought we were working on a plan under the direction of my sister (who is a social worker) and one of the other sibs stepped in and made promises to Mom that can't happen.

She is not on Medicaid...has some funds for now...but we are not sure how long those funds are going to last.

I guess I am feeling the guilt because I haven't helped with this episode with her - I have stayed with my Dad.  I have taken the back seat with her situation because I honestly don't know any other way to deal with it.  Like I told a friend, I have no more room in my life for stress.

My biggest fear that the sibs would fraction has happened - but actually it has been 3 against 1.  And I don't know what that 1 has said to Mom about her future.  It is complicated.

Thanks monks for listening...

Cad, my suggestion is to be as supportive as you can be of the social worker sib.  She knows the system and as long as what she says is reasonable, give her your full support.  You can not stop the "painting the picture as rosey" sibling from doing what they are doing.  If it splits the family, trust me, the split was going to happen anyway.  No need to tiptoe around the inevitable.  Don't allow the stress to overwhelm, particularly when you sound like you have a sib willing and capable to take the lead.  Allow it to happend and be supportive.  If the "1" wants to draw a line in the sand, let the ocean (God) wash it away.
JSM is correct, there is a waiting period regarding transfer of property.  It used to be 3 years but now I think it is 5.
Take care of your Dad -- God doesn't expect us to do all things, just the things he directs us to do.  It sounds like you are doing what God would have you to do.  Therefore, accept no guilt.  Not that the situation with your Mom doesn't concern you, of course it does.  Just don't let it worry you.  There is an extreme difference between concern and worry, the later of which can kill you.
I'm here whenever you need me and kindly know you are in my prayers.

Wow, Sister.  I don't know what to say except you have eased my "worry" with your words.  You really are an Angel~~ Love, CAD

Cad, if I have helped ease your heart, we will give God the glory.  Remember, people here care about you.

I just got a clear picture in my head of Josef and Nordie playing with each other and running around with each other.

 

[Bearlyhere]

 

Beautiful!

 

[Bearlyhere]

Hubs carved/whittled the statue, he has done some really cute carvings over the years.  I try to encourage to keep him busy but he gets frustrated and out goes the project if it has any flaws.....dang it!

Such a talented man.