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Elly Rose, you are such a wonderful giving person and I'm so happy to read that you are doing some self-giving! You deserve it! You are such an inspiration! I've thought of you so much over these past months when I didn't get on here to post very ...
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- I have come to a place where I feel like I am treading water and not going anywhere. I need to look outside of myself for a while.
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- A steady stream of income to support my family and energy to care for my 2 year old granddaughter.
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- I am now in a position of raising my 2 year old granddaughter for a season. She is my 12th grandchild. I also have 2 great-granddaughters. I love being a grandma, but I find it challenging to be the caregiver on a permanent basis. I wouldn't have it any other way though.
My husband of 25 years is truly my best friend. We talk about everything. My home has always been by his side, where ever that is.
I have 4 children and 1 stepson. They are our joy.
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Day 29 Self Care Round
November 6, 2009
It is with a sigh of relief that I write this blog tonight. It is the last day of my self care round. It has been a difficult round, but I have learned lessons from it. I wondered why Mbali had us water a plant and I think I am beginning to grasp why.
When I began this round I knew that I had a black thumb and was not able to raise a plant. I had to go and buy the plant and the pot. I purposely chose a slow growing plant. That way I wouldn’t be disappointed at the end of the r… Continue
It is with a sigh of relief that I write this blog tonight. It is the last day of my self care round. It has been a difficult round, but I have learned lessons from it. I wondered why Mbali had us water a plant and I think I am beginning to grasp why.
When I began this round I knew that I had a black thumb and was not able to raise a plant. I had to go and buy the plant and the pot. I purposely chose a slow growing plant. That way I wouldn’t be disappointed at the end of the r… Continue
Posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:56pm — 8 Comments
Day 25-28 Self Care Round
November 2, 2009
My son, Kathy’s dad called and needed some medical history. I had given him all of his history years ago, he can’t find it. So I emailed him a brief history.
Paul had to replace the wheel bearing of the car. He started in the afternoon, positive he would be done by sunset. He wasn’t, so my big give today was to stand out my car and then waved at motion detector light when it went out. Paul fixed car and we were able to take a test drive during a perfect evening.
My gives toda… Continue
My son, Kathy’s dad called and needed some medical history. I had given him all of his history years ago, he can’t find it. So I emailed him a brief history.
Paul had to replace the wheel bearing of the car. He started in the afternoon, positive he would be done by sunset. He wasn’t, so my big give today was to stand out my car and then waved at motion detector light when it went out. Paul fixed car and we were able to take a test drive during a perfect evening.
My gives toda… Continue
Posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:00pm — 4 Comments
Day 22-24 My Self Care Round
October 30, 2009
My plant looks amazing. I have already separated it once, now I have two plants. I need to separate one of the two again, making three plants. I hope to do that in a few days. I am new to this since I am just now learning that I could grow things. I think eventually I will put all of the plants in one big pot, but I need to research that a little. A side note, my chrysanthemums that I was given looks good too. It doesn’t seem to be growing but new blooms keep showing up.
We sp… Continue
My plant looks amazing. I have already separated it once, now I have two plants. I need to separate one of the two again, making three plants. I hope to do that in a few days. I am new to this since I am just now learning that I could grow things. I think eventually I will put all of the plants in one big pot, but I need to research that a little. A side note, my chrysanthemums that I was given looks good too. It doesn’t seem to be growing but new blooms keep showing up.
We sp… Continue
Posted on November 2, 2009 at 12:02am — 6 Comments
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- At 9:03am on November 27, 2009,
Joyce Kirby said…
- Dear Elly Rose ~ I was going thru my Frontier email and found a whole bunch of stuff that they had put in a spam box. In it there was an invite to be added to your friends. The 29 day site is so awesome and I am still figuring out (sort of computer challenged!!) the ins and outs. Anyway I missed the invite but wanted you to know I would love to be your friend!! I was 60 in September so we have that in common also!! I don't feel my age though and a couple of months ago I got carded which made my day!! Ha!! Hope my slowness didn't make you think I didn't want to be your friend!!
- At 8:17am on November 27, 2009,
Michele Afflitto said…
- hahahaha, thank you for the Edward angel.
- At 7:14am on November 27, 2009,
Brandi said…
- Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Have a happy holiday season!
- At 10:09pm on November 26, 2009,
lynn said…
- Elly Rose, you are such a joy to know! Thank you for all of the love you share! Big hugs to you always, Lynn
- At 3:21pm on November 26, 2009,
Ruth said… - Thanks for your good wishes. I hope that you had a beautiful day.
- At 9:44am on November 26, 2009,
Mark Ludmer said…
- Thank you, thank you, thank you! Have a wonderful and safe Turkey! :)
- At 5:41am on November 26, 2009,
Harriet said…
- Elly Rose,
Happy Thanksgiving to you! Thank you for the sparkling picture! YOU are a blessing!
Much Love
Harriet
- At 5:23am on November 26, 2009,
Deborah Hays said…
- Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Enjoy this beautiful day!
Deb Hays
- At 12:39am on November 26, 2009,
the_emster said…
- Thank you Elly, you're so sweet - I'll certainly celebrate it now! Happy Thanksgiving! May you have many blessings today and every day.
- At 11:11pm on November 25, 2009,
Pat Halverson said… - Hi Elly Rose, I am doing pretty well. After a cold Oct., we have been enjoying a warmer than normal Nov. Hope all is well with you and that you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Pat
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Very nice suggestions, Dawn! Bravo!
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Thank you, Deb. I hope to get my hip x-rayed tomorrow - it has been unbearably painful for about 2 1/2 months. Once I get the x-rays, the next step is probably PT.
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