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Post by ann1953 on Jul 4, 2020 10:43:26 GMT
Happy July 4th. Wishing all a wonderful day surrounded by love (and food) 
I shall be hitting the reset button on 7/5 and intend to fully enjoy today.
Pam happy it cooled off for you to get that walk in. Sending warm hugs your way and will say a prayer that your depression leaves you. I understand totally what you are going through, and know that we are here for you.
I'll walk as long and as far as the weather and my sore left foot will allow.
Will CBL
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Post by suewms on Jul 4, 2020 14:58:33 GMT
Good Morning, WW Friends ~
Happy 4th of July!! I also woke up with a sadness this morning. I began listing for DH all the things we have missed so far, but this day is like the straw that broke the camel's back for me. We have the perfect day for the festival we usually attend. So sad .....
OTOH, we have had a delightful breakfast of waffles with maple syrup and bacon. DH thought of that last evening and I had mentioned once before that I had all the fixin's. It really hit the spot!! And it was something a little different, so it was more holiday-like.
I slept very well last night. We stayed up until 11 watching an episode of "Dateline" then I slept until 6, got up briefly and laid back down and slept until 7:30. Just about perfect. I got most everything done yesterday, the only thing I left was changing our bed which I just did. I need to put his work shirts in to dry and the sheets in to wash, then dry, then that's all done for another week.
I have opened up the slab of ribs and removed the membrane off the back and coated them with Famous Dave's Rub, then set them back in the fridge. We will cook them in the Instant Pot this afternoon, then pop in the oven for 5-10 minutes with BBQ sauce. The Mac 'N Cheese goes in the M/W and the mango salad is waiting in the fridge. Doesn't get any easier!
Ann ~ I am also going to enjoy today and then hit the reset button next week. I am ready to start on Monday to get back to where I was. But not today.....
Pam ~ I haven’t done this, but I’ve heard that Kohl’s will take things back even if they have been washed. If you really don’t want them and have no one to pass them on to perhaps you’d want to consider that? Why, oh why, do more people have to get sick before the ‘powers that be’ decide to get on board with the mandatory mask wearing?? DH and I wear them all the time and just consider it an investment in our own well-being. I really don’t get that part of this whole thing.
Nothing else on the agenda today. It is much too hot to walk. It is already 84 dg and headed to 90+.
BBL. Make a great day!!
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Post by judy709 on Jul 4, 2020 16:24:59 GMT
Hi everyone and happy Fourth of July, such that it is! It definitely feels like a weird holiday here as we’ve all said with no official fireworks, no parties and no family gatherings. 😢 But, will make the most of what we have and I loved your quote Sue from yesterday about making the most of what you have. I’ll have to go back and copy it down.
Pam, I can’t tell you how touched I was to hear that you will say a Novena for our DD. If anything can soften the heart of this guy, it will be to you in your prayers. Like you said, it might help a lot, and it certainly cannot hurt. Thank you so much for thinking of us. Oddly enough, at times he seems to get very remorseful and offers to do anything he can to help. Unfortunately, although I think he means it at the time, he is completely incapable of sustaining those positive thoughts and caring through on them. Your prayers will help. I have also done my share of asking God to intervene to help. Sometimes I feel my prayers are trivial compared to the enormous suffering some people are living with day to day. But, I believe God listens to all of us. So, thank you, my friend. I spent a good deal of time reading over his settlement offer which sadly, was laughable for the most part. When it comes to parting with any of his money, he is loathe to do so and the ridiculously low amount he offered would never stand up for court. It was under $1000 a month for child support and spousal support total in the most expensive county in America. DD never wanted to move to California and now she has found herself stuck there in an impossible situation. Her child care is limping along with just 3 children. I’ll keep you posted. We are dealing with an impossibly smart but irrational and emotionally void person.
I am going to grille some homemade Polish peppered kielbasa from Golemo’s Polish market along with a salad and corn on the cob. Yum! Breakfast was a slice of the homemade bread from the farm stand and a red pepper, cheese and onion omelette. I won’t need lunch!
Happy day all. Thanks for being here today! I care so much about the three of you!!
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Post by ann1953 on Jul 4, 2020 18:16:29 GMT
Sue so sorry for your sadness. Your breakfast and feast today sounds delightful as well. Enjoy each and every bite lick taste and point  Tomorrow IS another day. I woke up this morning with little energy but forced myself to get done what needed to get done. I did laundry took LuLa for a short walk (she was very quick for which I was MOST grateful) and did a few chores, and have the IP loaded with all my veggies and spices and whatnot so that I can plug it in before we go to bed. I was also low on hummus, so I made a batch of that. Hanging up my Betty Crocker hat and will let Carl take over in making our July 4th feast Judy you hit the nail on the head in calling your SIL 'emotionally void' Amazes me how someone can BE that way...especially to the mother of his children.......Your meal also sounds delish. Waving to Pam....will try to make it back online...at least on the phone later. If not, will catch up tomorrow. xoxoxox |
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Post by suewms on Jul 4, 2020 20:13:38 GMT
Hi All ~
Judy ~ I am absolutely appalled and heartbroken about your DD's dilemma. I can imagine your distress. You are right, prayer may be the only thing that makes a difference and I will certainly keep her and kids in my prayers. Hope your 4th turned out to be okay after all.
We sat outdoors for about 2 1/2 hours in the midday. Since the porch is shaded and does not get sun until evening, it was quite pleasant, and there was a breeze. We talked, and texted friends and family, and listened to music - and the time just flew by. We shared a large bowl of fresh watermelon for our lunch, then some Corn Balls for a snack. We felt like we made up for missing our sit-out time last evening. We stayed in to watch a 4th of July Special on TV last night; so we made up for it today. By 2:30 it suddenly got noticeably warmer, so we packed all our stuff up and came back indoors.
I have set out everything for supper and am just about ready to pop the ribs in the IP. We'll have an early supper then watch some more Specials on TV and call it a night. I will be okay with seeing this very sad day come to an end. DH has helped to cheer me as much as possible, bless his heart, so I have tried to be gracious about it all. Tomorrow is another day!
Happy 4th to all of you!!
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Post by ann1953 on Jul 4, 2020 21:36:44 GMT
Keeping all in my thoughts and prayers. It doesn't feel like 4th of July. We listened to American Spirit CD Mannheim Steamroller while in the screen room. We always put that on for the 4th.
Signing off now.
Sweet dreams all.
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Tomorrow IS another day.