1st x grandma Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thank you all for the prayers.. They were some very difficult days, my prayers continue for family and friend's healing to continue. Haveto admit, it put me on edge knowing his passing was due to his seizures.. God please watch over all who deal with these scary episodes. Well my baby girl is finally done with her last class for the summer, so we are on our way to visit my baby girl (first born) in Vegas for a few days.. So looking forward to getting away for a while.. Yal have a great weekend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDP21 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Have fun with both of your baby girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocelyn Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Have a great trip to Vegas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneybug Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Have fun in Vegas! This is going to sound stupid, but the Walgreens stores on the strip are really amazing- if you need to duck into an air-conditioned place for a minute or two, or to pick up FRESH VEGETABLES or extra flip-flops, I recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFamily Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Have fun in Vegas! Safe Travels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thank you ladies, it's great having both my girls together!! Lol Laney, your right the Walgreens on the strip are super nice, have been there on many occasions for cool off or purchase.. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepingfaith4us Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'm so glad you are having a nice trip with your family, Mari. Enjoy your time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFamily Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Glad you're having a nice time! Stay cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Happy Father's Day to all dads / granddads! May you all have a wonderful day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I’ve wonder one tooooooo many times what would be said about me at my funeral.. Trying to picture my Eulogy is hard because I sometimes wonder “who am I really?” (morbid I know)… I really don’t hang out with anyone on a regular bases, don’t chit chat on the phone, and really other then with family don’t socialize often or on a regular bases..Guess I just pretty much keep to myself, kinda boring, and a homebody.. So different then I was as a teen and young adult, at this point my daughters at least my youngest would say “because your OLD ma!”…yes can hear her now, those words ringing in my ears, kinda like my TMJ BUUTTTT I think I may have found a pliable solution… Yeah doggie, I think I’m going to have Laney write it! Laney with your sense of humor you will be able to make me sound FUN, friendly, outgoing, nice, compassionate, wise, yes and even perfectionist (which I don’t agree with but that’s what I’m told I am)with high expectations..Baloney to me but have to take the good with the bad in order to make me well rounded ....All those adjectives that I know you will be able to interlace with humor.. Oh and let’s not forget an AWESOME grandma (Nana)… We will have to get together one day over some wine and discuss, though I prefer beer to wine, somehow saying get together over some beer doesn’t sound very sophisticated for women like with men “let’s get together and discuss over a few beers hahaha”… We can round up a few more ladies to give their two cents worth and see what you can come up with.. what doya think? You game?? Ay yayay one of those days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneybug Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 OMG do you mean me? Okay here's how I feel about this: 1. Beers, yes. Absolutely, 100 times yes. 2. I can already imagine some pretty intense poetry about Mari, the legend. Floating about the forum, dipping into everyone's stories here and there. You bring, paradoxically, levity and gravitas-- an important lightness-- to our worlds. In moments of indescribable sorrow, you are empathy. In moments of unstoppable joy, you are trumpets and flowers. A thread weaving in and out of our lives, comforting us with your love, you say, "I'm here. I'm listening." And 3. I think Lauranda and I can agree that this is all pointless because you will never need a eulogy, you will never die, stop talking about our mom like that. XO Laney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 “Floating about the forum, dipping into everyone's stories here and there.” See, that’s a good start, here I picture a bee or maybe a butterfly going from flower to flower.. haha, just thought of something..Of course some can look at it also as sticking my nose in others business,.. Eventually I will and I sure want to have some control on what is said .. Have to plan and think ahead....My spouse is long winded and gets off track too easily, plus this would make my girls job so much easier, something to keep them laughing (at my expense as usual) and giving each other that "mom's gone nuts" look and rolling their eyes.. I plan on laminating it and putting it in my safe until it’s needed, of course I need to buy a safe first .. Or hey, it can be used when I celebrate my 60th bday, oh wait….no that’s not too far away, maybe a milestone one… 75th bday, yeah that’s better, that gives me more time.. So we could replace eulogy with tribute I wouldn’t mind living to 100 if I was in fairly good health and not a burden to my girls.. We can hope though right? Hugs to ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Duh, getting him help would have been the ideal solution… Where was their common sense! http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/texas/article/Police-Couple-kept-son-locked-away-for-years-5583986.php#item-30501 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran.c.didonato Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 That is awful. I never will understand people like that. There is a lot of mental illness out there and it manifests itself in such crazy ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneybug Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 So disturbing. And a reminder about why there are so many hoops to jump through with adoption- hopefully the lengthy and involved process keeps some abuse from happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 It is disturbing, here last week a young father (early 20s)was arrested, he left his almost 1 yr old in the bath water while he went to make a drug deal.. Baby drowned, he claimed to step away for a minute to get her some clothes.. It's just heart breaking what kids are subjected to at the hands of their parents or other adults that are supposed to protect them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiK Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 that hurts my heart - RIP sweet baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Watching Joel Osteen right now.. What great message for folks who are feeling discouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I just finished listening to an audio book called “Why I Stayed” by Gayle Haggard.. I knew nothing about her, her family, the struggles, the life she had, but for some reason the book just caught my eye and I decided to check it out.. Wow, I had a hard time putting it away! The book is full of scripture, many of the verses are verses that I have often read and heard, but hearing them along with her story made/allowed me to find different meaning in many. Feeling ostracized from “Christian” people is a feeling I’ve known, but not to the degree that she had it happen to her. I’m still trying to sort through the emotions and the thoughts that listening to her book brought up to the surface, but one thing is for sure I will ALWAYS continue to thank God for the few good friends that have stuck around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 For anyone interested in an exclusive showing of movie The Song that comes to theaters on the 26 of Sept. Here is some info and link… You will need to register in order to get tickets Only two tickets per person and RSVP .. Lauranda and I went to see this a couple of weeks ago and we enjoyed it.. NEW MOVIE FOR COUPLES THAT'S REAL AND RELEVANTTHE SONG is a music driven romantic drama about things we all pursue... love and meaning. Inspired by the Song of Solomon. Click below to watch the trailer and save your seat! MAKE IT A MOVIE DATE NIGHT FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAMCity on a Hill Studio and Samuel Goldwyn Films invite you to a free VIP advance showing of THE SONG for select leaders and their spouses. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to see this anticipated movie. THE SONG CHURCH RESOURCES feature teaching by author and pastor Kyle Idleman and includes a small group Bible Study, a Pastor's kit, and couples devotional.More info at www.TheSongResources.com Experience THE SONG for yourself before the film opens in theaters this September. http://events.thesongmovie.com/events/list?sort=state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Thinking of and praying for a mama and her baby boy.. God I'm sure she needs your strength, I pray she feels you cradling her and her son. Prayers also for all who they have brought together in love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 For all who may be in need of some encouragement.. MASTER PLAN There is never a moment in life That we don’t need God standing by; He is the answer we’re seeking When we ask the question “Why?” It’s all a matter of faith, The faith that allows you to pause And remember the full importance And immutability of God’s laws. He’s standing there beside you, And in faith you can always see That God has a plan for forever Though its unknown by you and me; So with Him in control you can focus On performing as well as you can The duties he wants you to handle While He handles the master plan. B. Killebrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran.c.didonato Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks for sharing Mari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Stork, Glad you posted Oprah's wise words here, I shared yesterday on my FB thinking of All who are in need of these words. Prayers for all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieR Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Mari, Your are always so full of wise and kind words. Thankful to have you on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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