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This Goes OUT to ALL the DUST BUNNY GIRLZ!!!! Thank You ALL for the Birthday Wishes!!! This Birthday Bunny is in the middle of a 4 night stretch at work!!! So I just have to Breeze through & scatter the Dust a Bit!!!! To Say Hi! AND Send BIG HUGS TO ALL THAT NEED!!!! Love Julee
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Honey Bunnies.
Yesterday, our realtor called and gave us a two hour head's up that they were going to "show" our house. For Pete's sake. The first showing in 5.5 months. The contract was set to expire.
In any case, we flew like bats to remidy the end-tables with enough dust to inscribe your name & other realities when one is engaged with other aspects of life.
Then the 'show-ees' arrived 40 minutes early. LOL. Wicked sense of humor.
We got an awful lot of housekeeping accomplished in an hour and twenty minutes.
****You'll get a kick out of this. I had 3 suitcases lined up to be packing for tomorrow's departure. They were empty...... so I just scooped every morsal of mail, and papers, and "stuff" and put them in the suitcases, and then put the suitcases into my car. LOLOL SERIOUSLY!!!
Now I must unpack my stuff/mail suitcases and prepare indeed for departure.
I'll leave tomorrow and get as far as Leesburg, VA and our rendez-vous on Tues. of ExpectMiracles/Cheryl, PatMomPat, Julz, AKANancy and myself. Hmmmmmm. I'd better go and recharge the batteries in the camera while I'm thinking of it!
Take good care of each other this week.
Many hugs to all in need. Especially sending prayers for Arnie's extended family.
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Hey all you beautiful courageous dustbunnies!
Julz...hope your birthday was fabulous!
Faith...I'm praying for you sistah...and Saint and her family.. You take care of yourself.
Dd is still in hospital. We have been taking care of the grandkidlets, going to hospital, etc. ectc. She is improving... had the cathedar taken out yesterday and with assistance is going to the bathroom. I have no idea how we're gonna do this once we bring her home...but one day at a time!
Love to all... xoxoxo
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Oh Arnie, thanks for the update. Her walking to the bathroom is a very good sign I would think. I was paralyzed at one point and the docs said not really, my body just refused to move as it knew it would cause me too much pain to do so! Can you get help from her insurance company for once she comes home? How is her husband handling all this?
Let her know again that she has so many prayers and loving light coming her way!
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Thanks for keeping us updated, Arnie. Still sending prayers out to her and your whole family.
Faith- Be careful in your travels, you busy girl!! Can't wait to see pics of the meetup.
Hugs to all and Happy Sunday!
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Arnie - my insurance paid for a hospital bed rental (it was parked in the middle of the living room), a bedside commode, a walker, a wheel chair and a shower chair. They also paid for a home health worker to come by (nurse, physical therapist, and someone to help you shower, etc.). Now that I see it in writing - it was pretty good.
I know she just misses her Trent & Lilah and I bet they really miss her too. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Our hospital is limiting visiting hours to only 2 each day, no children, and providing face masks for anyone with a cold, fever or cough - they ae trying to limit any exposoure to swine flu.
My sister came through her gallbladder removal with flying colors. What should have been an in and out procedure (kind of like a drive through mastectomy) ended up being a 2 night hospital stay here in Virginia and she was in a hospital in Maryland for a couple of days. This sister had belly problems in the past and my physician sister finally set her up with a gastrointestinal doc over this way who finally diagnosed her problem and put her on medicine to resolve it. Why she didn't call him to begin with when she started having pains again is beyond me. She is getting out this afternoon and I will pick her up and bring her back here - my brother (conveniently a tow truck driver!) will come by after work and pick her and her car up. I would ask her why she didn't call her GI doc but not now - she is not in the best of moods! Wouldn't you know my sister had to be in the 1-3% group that has any pain from the gallbladder!
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KMC.. Glad your sister's op was a success. She's luvky to have you looking after her. Take care of you too now.
Arnie, thinking of you and DD and the whole family and sending up prayers as you know accross each day until she is all better and to support YOU in your suporting role. (((hugs)))
Faith, I love your story about the luggage emergency storage trick, love it! Glad the "buyers" didn't show up as you were loading them up with stuff! he he, still, what does it matter in the end, it would be the house they are buying. Have a great meet up with the bunnies, you so lucky to be able to meet up! Bit of a stretch for me! Saint in my prayers.
* I called the Upper Tribunal clerk on Friday to make sure that I had adequately answered the new judge's directives in order for him to further consider our request to appeal matters of law caused by the 1st judge in our Special Educational Needs Tribunal. She said, you have done all that is required at this stage and the good news is that your request has been granted (for our appeal to be heard on legal grounds). Yeppii! This means that the 1st judge's refusal has been overturned by the upper tier judge. It is a small victory but it send a clear message I hope to the first judge not to abuse her power. I am thrilled about that and I hope it will make her think twice next time, and that this will help other families. We still have more to come on this issue,but pleased about that!
Coonie daaaaaaaaaaling, hope you are well!
Sending mega peachy bril vibes out to all bunnies in need.
Shiny
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Ohhhhh Shiny girl!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooooo sooo happy for you!! All your hard work has paid off!! You'll show 'em!! Your boy sure is lucky to have you as a mum!! I think of you lots and lots, as it seems I'm in Walmart almost every single day! Sharon tells me I need to find a farmer's market and a local butcher.....LOL. I'll have to google that to see if we have those....LOL. Peachy vibes back to you Shiny and big huggies for the kiddos!!
((((Arnie and DD))))) think of ya'll today too!! Hope things are getting better
((((Kathleen and Sis))))) bless your heart. Hope things improve there really fast too.
((((Saint and Faithie)))) ALWAYS in my thoughts and prayers!!
Soooooooooo wish I was in that meeting coming up with all you bunnies!! Hope you have a blast!!
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Coonie and friends - thanks for the well wishes. I was ready to throw her out of the car after picking her up from the hospital. I know when she's hungry or in pain she is short, snappish and sometimes downright nasty. What was her excuse on the way home? I think some people let her get away with it but I told her I would leave her on the side of the road! Snap at me and I bite back. I think she was upset because she couldn't wash and blow dry her hair! She didn't want to be seen with it flat - I should have told her she should be happy she has hair. Sorry - I just needed to vent a little. Phew!
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Vent away.....
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Kathleen KMC, I am with you ALL THE WAY.
And you were right to put her in her place. She needed reminding that her actions and words impact others even when she uses them to comfort herself, and she has to take responsibility for that. Well done for not taking the C.... You are a brill sister for taking care of her, but you are quite right not to take on the negative stuff, at your detriment. Hopefully you made her think a little about what she is "putting out there". Bless you! Hug.
It's 9:35 a.m. Sitting here regrouping after a particularely fraught morning. Have a seriously strong pot of coffee just for me (cafetierre, so 3 cups), then off to the gym to bust the stress away with some sweat.. or should I say, glow?? he he. DH off again this a.m to work away all week.
DS suffered some discrimination on Friday night at a do for my girl's rainbow group. It was a big thing and my DS was out of sorts, and he just wanted to sing along to his sister's song (who was on stage), I was trying to quiet his singing (which wasn't loud)as we were meant to be quiet (which I didn't know before we went, so coudn't prepare him- guess they had no mikes), and the woman in front of us was full or nasty looks and continuous stares and groans at us. My boy was so heartbroken that he coudn't sing along. Cut a long story short had to take him out and he was hearbroken for the next 2 hours, and I had to wisk my DD away right after her song, as had to leave. I was heartbroken for him, as he didn't mean any harm and was so sad he coudn't join in. And I knew he was tired but I had no one to look after him so he had to tag along, so it was unfair on him. And Heart broken for my DD that yet again, his disability took priority over her fun and overshadowed her performance night. Sorry girls, just had to put it out there to my mates.
I DO KNOW the above is just "tiddlyywinks" in the big scheme of things! I do know. Somehow, I just neede to tell you bunnies. I must be PMT or PMS as you call it, again (back out of menaupose, and as I am triple neg, no hormone suppresents).
Sorry for the long bla bla bla.
Arnie extra hugs for you and your DD. Take care of you too, somehow. Hope the grandkiddlets help keep you positive.
Shiny
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Shiny,
Our children have been through so much more than others their age. I know that I want them to be happy and just kids again ...and a sing a long is just so child like. I want them not to feel sad , or different, you know the kid that their mum had cancer. Life should be fun and they have definately had some lows that not everyone experiences.
I just want only good to happen to them and it does rip you to the core when something so insensitive is done to them. I really cannot tolerate people like the woman you describe now and have very little patience for them. Mine this week was my DD wasn't invited to the beach with a group of her so called best friends. Left her wondering what she had done!!
Our lives are so emotionally charged , it's easy to have the boat rocked now.
Big hugs to and your darling son. I hope he finds his voice again soon
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(((((((((Shiny & Vivvy))))))))))) it's so good to see you gals on.....I'm sure it's normal hours for you, but it's 4;30 AM for me.....LOL. Thank YOU hot flashes!!!
Shiny girl, I'm so sorry about Friday night. There are some very insensitive people in this world. It's bad enough when they're not patient with US, but when it comes to our kids, well......that's another story in itself!! Like Vivvy says....our kids have been through so much as it is....with moms BC and all. Of course, my "kid" is 22 years old, and it's affected her, so I KNOW it has to affect small children.
Vivvy, bless your daughter's heart. It's so painful to be left out. That's part of growing up I guess, but it still doesn't get any easier. I'm sure she didn't "do" anything. You and Shiny just need to bring your kids to my house so I can spoil them rotten, then send them back to you........LOL. I would have a blast and so would they
Faithie---safe travels for you this week. Thinking of you and the other sisters getting together. Take lots of pics so we can join in on the fun. You guys be careful in your travels.
(((Arnie and DD))) Sure hope this week brings about better things.
Thinking of all of you this morning. Hope you all have a wondermous week!!!
(((((Bunnies)))))
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Oh Coonie you don't know what you are saying.
My DD is 14...would you really want a teenager.??????? Actually she is a great kid and would have never coped so well if I didn't have her.
You are up so early ..does this mean that you will need a mid afternoon nap. If it was me I would!
I now have so many friends all over the globe....sometimes I wish I could hear you talk so I could hear your accents. You all currently just talk to me in an Aussie accent which I know that you all haven't got.
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Vivvy----I would LOVE a 14 year old again. My girl was good too......still is, but she's a woman now. But we never had a minute's trouble out of her. Yours will be an adult before you know it, so enjoy those teenage years while you can. They grow up so fast.
It's funny, but I've never thought of myself having an accent, but after talking to my sweet Canadian friend (Sharon) she thinks I do....and I say SHE DOES!!! I'm sure you do too. I'd love to hear everyone's voice in person. I think I can hear it sometimes over cyberspace........LOL.
(((hugs to ya'll)))) hehe
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Morning Dustbunnies.Just made coffee anyone want some.It is from fresh ground beans and very strong.
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Hi mummayan!
Sound good to me. Just got back from the gym, where I indeed sweated up "buckets". Good thaugh, I felt generally very cross this a.m which ISN'T like me at all, so I went and got all that angst out on the gym ball etc! Getting back to my pot of strong just ground coffee LOL Mummayan, just the way I like it! So yes, I am joining you in a cuppa, then make myself a healthy lunch and back to household chores and making resourses for DS.
Thank you Coonie and Vivvi for your support. Hugs. GIve your 14 yr old a big hug, and just tell her it's from some Shiny girl in the U.K that knows it stinks to be left out, but that HEY! they so are the ones missing out, on you!
Coonie, I would love to come over and share my kiddywinks with you, I know that they would love you and we would have a ball! Oh and my DS loves shops, especially with trollies to push round.. we could do Walmart and my DS and DD could push our "bargains" round in the trolley until we ran out of energy and then stop in to the inhouse cafe and have coffee and a treat with the kids! Ahhhhhhhhh what a lovely thaught.
xx Shiny
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Shiny come visit me! The store I work for has little push cars that look like yellow cabs! He'd have a blast!
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Thanks for the confirmation Shiny and Vivvy that I did the right thing. I was feeling a little guilty. Even though I am trying to be Christian, had I been with you Shiny I might have slapped that rude woman silly.
Vivvy - hugs to your DD and Shiny hugs to your DS and DD. God, teenagers can be so thoughtless at times but then again this is the stage where they think of nothing but themselves. MOre hugs to DDs and DS.
Mum - I will take a cup, thank you.
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Kathleen- you did good! so often we just accept and explain away the bad behavior of others.
Shiny and Vivy - so sad to hear about the kids, growing up can be so hard. They are so lucky to have loving families.
Hugs to everyone!
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Kathleen, I meant to tell you that you did the right thing too! When my dad was dying of lung cancer he was a miserable old sod. I told him to be nice to us as we were the ones holding the plug! hehehehehhehee
Feeling crappy is no excuse to snap at and hurt the ones you love and are taking care of you.
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Shiny - I have a son who is LD/ED as well. He's 25 now. Growing up, my other 2 knew what it was like to live in his shadow. Funny thing is...now his younger brother (who really did HATE him growing up), is taking care of him in his home. He takes him to Dr. appts., puts a roof over his head and food in his belly and tries to keep him on the straight and narrow. I never thought I'd see the day.
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Hi, Jane M,
My kiddos are nuts about each other, big hugs when they used to see each other at school in the hallway, and tickles. So am blessed that way. It's just hard, as you know, to get the balance right. I now take my girl away for a "Just about her" weekend every other month or so. I plan for this to be a lifelong tradition or until she goes off to college or something, God willing. I do wonder where and with whom my DS will live after we have gone. I mostly just pray about that one, and pray for his darling little younger sister, who has had to cope with so much. Still, I keep things in perspective.. despite the definite extra demands and stress, they are both loved and adored and they are secure in that.
It's brill the way your boy had bonded and become the carer and protector of his brother. How proud that must make you! Hope all continues to go well for them both.
Barbe, your shop sounds like a dream shop for my son!
Kathleen, "guilt is optional- opt out!" there is nothing to be gained from it. Glad we made you feel better about giving your sister a piece of your mind. You might well have done her some good.
Faith, thinking of you- and of Saint.
Shiny
xx Shiny
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Coonie,
Have spoken to DD , and with school holidays approaching , she's ready with bags packed! lol
She said that she wouldn't want to go and leave me behind so thought I would l come too. Hope you have plenty of room.
Hugs
Viv
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Bunnies....... have quickly read back.
Gold stars to our President Shiny for making headway with the legalities necessary to provide the best education for your wonder-boy!!!! Congrats.
Then hugs for your whole little tribe, due to the glares of that one who had no grasp or sensitivity.
And hugs to our teen-queen who got snubbed about the beach outting. Teens and girls can be so vile. Teen girls are an animal unto their own. Hugs to you Vivvy.
Why don't the both of you plan to descend on Coonie in Jan when I'm there!?!
I am safely parked and anticipating tomorrow's rendez vous. Unfortunately AKANancy has let us know that she won't be able to join us -- she has responsibilities for her mom.
Kathleen: sisters. What more to say??
I don't know how many of you have seen the hailstorm that I created between sisters-in-real-life: Saint and her European sister. Oh goodness gracious sakes...... didn't see all of that coming. What a dim bulb I can be. Always wanting to be lovey-dovey pure heart.
The great good news is that I was able to talk to Saint on the phone again today (TWO DAYS IN A ROW!!!) and she has forgiven me. Which I knew she would. It was an enormous blessing to hear it from her own mouth.
I am learning much. Pray for acceptance and peace to reign down on their story.
It's a good thing I will be so busy/absent this week.
Everyone at home keeps telling me to have fun -- when in actuality this is the 'hardest' week of the year.... in terms of effort/energy.
I am glad to be this far, safe & sound.
Please know that in my exhaustion I send hugs to everyone.
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Oh goodness gracious sakes.
I left out Arnie...... see what exhaustion does??
Arnie I've been praying for you, mile-after-mile.
Goodness what a rough patch you're in.
All the strength to you and prayers for your daughter.
I can't imagine that you have the where-with-all to remember us, in the midst of it all.
We are all here for you & praying.
Sending our very best vibes & strength.
How is your weight holding up -- in the face of all of this challenge.
Remember to eat, dearest. Find something to chew that has calories.
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Faith,
You need to expand your horizons...say Australia in your magic bus
Take care
Viv
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Sending Hugs to One & All!!! Finishing my last Minute Dash to Clean the Mess for the arrival of Patmom....My Special Chauffeur for the Day tomorrow!!!! Can't wait to see Faith again! Then to meet Cheryl & Pat in person for the First time!!!!
I have no time to read all that has gone on But Know that I am Sending Prayers to All in Need!!!!
Big Dust Bunny Hugs All Around!!!!! Now I am off to Corral my House Dust Bunnies!!!!!
10 Hours Left or less....YIKES!!!! BYE!!!!
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I just know y'all are going to have so much fun!!! I am totally jealous!! A great big dust bunny real life hug would be so awesome!!! I can't wait to see pics.
Good night all. Pleasant dreams.
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Good morning Dustbunnies....
(((Faithie, Julz, PatMom, Cheryl))) Will be thinking 'bout ya'll today!!! I'm with MaryRose......TOTALLY jealous!! Hope you gals have a hoot of a time!!!
((((Arnie & DD)))) Sending hugs and prayers your way today!
Vivvy---Sure hope you and DD like dachshunds. If you come to my house, you might just have to share a bed with one!!! They would LOVE it!
((((Dustbunnies in every corner))))
Hope you all have a wondermous day!!
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