Angelrose's Journey

[minnie56]

I know the ache is never far away...pain can be relentless sometimes. Just tell Ron anyways..just saying the words to him might help?

Hope it's nothing big with your car...never a good time for car problems but in the winter weather most certainly not! Maybe the weather won't be as bad as they forecast. I often think they get up-look out the window then report what they see. They are wrong a lot..perhaps this time too? Then you can get it dealt with and carry on with your days..

Soon enough it will be Spring!!!!

 

[Angelrose]

Oh I hope so. Spring can't get here fast enough for me. And we still have February to get through. Even March can bring some nasty ice storms. I am just so tired of shoveling snow and brushing snow off the car. Oh well, it does burn calories. I can smile at that.

I do talk to Ron a lot. Mostly just to say that I miss him and how much I still love him.

 

[minniecarousel]

Congratulations on the weight loss! Don't you love the new PointsPlus Program? I was so disappointed to see bread was more points, but fruit is free! So I consider that "a wash". I'll try your cauliflower recipe, although we like plain ol' steamed cauliflower - but always looking for something different.

Good to see you around. Love that your grandbabies are keeping you occupied.

 

[Angelrose]

Thank you Julie. It's always a struggle with my weight. This time I'm determined to keep it off once it's gone. Yes I do like the new program. I love fruit so I'm happy about that. Of course I do love my bread and other carbs but I have more points to work with so I think it just about works out the same.

I love that Laughing Cow cheese. I use it on bread or Wasa crisps and in spinach to make it like creamed spinach. It makes a great snack.

Gee I sound like a commercial.

 

[Angelrose]

Hello my friends. I missed my last WW meeting because my car died. I took in on Friday. It's going to cost around $1000 to fix. EEEEKKKK! But it's cheaper than buying a new car. It was supposed to be done today, but the man who worked on my car called in sick (known as the Monday morning hangover flu). Since they were short handed they couldn't finish it today. Another man looked at it and thought they had all the parts they needed but wasn't sure. Hopefully I will get it back tomorrow.

Now I want to tell you a little story. The kids came over Sunday to take down my tree and put it away. Also I needed Chuck to restore my bookmarks, since I accidentally erased them. OMG I had heart failure when I did that. But he did restore them all. Now while Chuck and Karen were taking down the tree, Zoey was sleeping and Jesse and I went into the big living room to play. He took all my Beanie dogs that I had in a basket and dumped them all on the couch and then sat with them. I put a little blanket over him and the beanies and he was so happy. Then Karen in. He told her to go out in the hall. She wasn't allowed in here. And she had to quack like a duck. She she went out in the hall and quacked. She came back in but Jesse didn't want her. He wanted just Grandmom and Jesse. Karen disagreed for some reason. LOL

We talked for a while and then they had their lunch. Jesse couldn't wait to get back in the other room with me. But that is when Karen told me we are going back to WDW NEXT January! I am so excited.

Finally I took Jesse back in the big living room and he gathered up all his doggies and I carried the basket and the blanket and we went into the small living room.

Now here is where it gets weird. I have two recliners. One for me and one for Ron which now has some stuffies sitting on it.

Jesse went right for Ron's chair and threw off the stuffies. I said, "why don't you sit in Grandmom's chair?" You know what he said? "No, I'd rather sit in MY chair, thanks." I was stunned. He's never sat in that chair before. He just sat there covered in beanies and the blanket and told me to put on Disney Playhouse. LOL Just like he'd done it forever.

It was soon time for them to leave to get Valentine pictures taken. Too soon!

Now what do you think of what Jesse said? Isn't that strange?

 

[chell]

Oh Mary! Reading about what Jesse said about the chair brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations on the weight loss! You are doing an amazing job.

I know I said I'd be around more often, but that hasn't happened. I'm so sorry. But I do think of you all the time.

When are you going next January? Larry will graduate this December and we can go back next January. I'd LOVE to be there at the same time with you.

Last weekend I found out that I'm going over Easter with my nephews. Sadly Larry can't go because of school. I feel guilty but he says I have to go because he knows how bad I want to go with the boys.

Mary, you have such a special place in my heart! I love you!

 

[minniecarousel]

Kids say the darndest things. It's probably logical to him that he take the chair that isn't "yours" and claim it as his. He is a very special little boy.

And, yay! for WDW in 11 months!

 

[snapppyd]

Good Morning, I think? It looks like quite a day out there: rain, ice, snow, YUCK!

Love the story about the chair! I also keep my beanie dogs in a basket!

I think today is a good day to cook up a pot of chili! I am not venturing outside until Thursday, LOL!

Stay warm and safe

 

[Angelrose]

It's so good to see you again Michelle. I don't know the dates yet, but as soon as I do, I will let you know. It would be so wonderful to get to meet you in person! I hope you are feeling well. I've missed you.

The basket of dog beanies was Ron's idea. I also have a cat basket. You are probably right about Jesse thinking it was his chair. It just struck me strange because he looks so much like Ron and he went straight to that chair instead of mine which was closer. He is my joy.

snappyd, you have the right idea about a pot of chili. I am going to make mine tomorrow.

My car is finally home with me tonight. The bill was $1258! EEEEEEEEEEEKKKKK!!! But at least everything works now and I have heat.

Chuck picked me up around 4:30 after he picked up the kids at daycare. The first thing out of Jesse's mouth was "Hi Grandmom, I had a bad day at school." I told him I was disappointed in him, but I was sure he would do better tomorrow. I hate to hear that my little angel misbehaves.

I went straight to the grocery store after getting my car. It's right across the street from the garage. The parking lot was jammed and so were the checkout lines. By the time I had my shopping done, everyone had left and I just picked out an empty checker and I was on my way. I was glad to get home. It was starting to mist and the temperature was falling. We're going to get some freezing rain after midnight, but then turning to rain tomorrow.

Perfect weather for cooking.

 

[snapppyd]

It's so good to see you again Michelle. I don't know the dates yet, but as soon as I do, I will let you know. It would be so wonderful to get to meet you in person! I hope you are feeling well. I've missed you.

The basket of dog beanies was Ron's idea. I also have a cat basket. You are probably right about Jesse thinking it was his chair. It just struck me strange because he looks so much like Ron and he went straight to that chair instead of mine which was closer. He is my joy.

snappyd, you have the right idea about a pot of chili. I am going to make mine tomorrow.

My car is finally home with me tonight. The bill was $1258! EEEEEEEEEEEKKKKK!!! But at least everything works now and I have heat.

Chuck picked me up around 4:30 after he picked up the kids at daycare. The first thing out of Jesse's mouth was "Hi Grandmom, I had a bad day at school." I told him I was disappointed in him, but I was sure he would do better tomorrow. I hate to hear that my little angel misbehaves.

I went straight to the grocery store after getting my car. It's right across the street from the garage. The parking lot was jammed and so were the checkout lines. By the time I had my shopping done, everyone had left and I just picked out an empty checker and I was on my way. I was glad to get home. It was starting to mist and the temperature was falling. We're going to get some freezing rain after midnight, but then turning to rain tomorrow.

Perfect weather for cooking.

I decided to wait til tomorrow to make the chili too! We made pizza instead tonight.

Glad your car is running again, you need one in your area. Glad to hear it will turn to rain tomorrow - we haven't been down to see our house in over two weeks because of all the snow in New York.

Have a good evening - I'm off to an early bedtime!

 

[snapppyd]

Woke up to ICE this morning!

How are things in your neck of the woods?

 

[minnie56]

Oh Angelrose cars can eat money can't they but we need them so not a lot we can do is there? Especially in the climates we all seem to live in!!
It's snowing here too....has for most of the night. Hubby has gone to work but I am hibernating today. Not poking my nose out! It's nasty for sure.

All we can do is think Spring and warm sunny days.
I am going to Disney in March for 10 days...going to see my daughter still working at Epcot and some friends that are there for the winter. They have the right idea! Can't wait to warm these boness...

I think Jesse climbed into Ron's chair because he is now the 'little man' in your life! Bless his heart...he is darling. Soon liitle Zoey will be running around and climbing all over too! They definetly are the bright light in your life it is obvious and how lovely is that?

Stay indoors, safe and warm everyone! Enjoy the day!

 

[Angelrose]

Thankfully we just had rain today and it got up to 56 here. We finally got some sun late this afternoon.

I think I am going to go out shopping tomorrow. I need a few things for the house and it's been so long since I've been out. It will be a fun morning.

 

[snapppyd]

Thankfully we just had rain today and it got up to 56 here. We finally got some sun late this afternoon.

I think I am going to go out shopping tomorrow. I need a few things for the house and it's been so long since I've been out. It will be a fun morning.

So glad to hear you had better weather - I had to chip about 1/4 inch of ice off the car this afternoon, we started out with sleet and then had fog all day. Now it is back down to 38 degrees.

Going shopping seems like an impossible dream at the moment

 

[Angelrose]

I tried a pot roast in my new crock pot. It came out so moist and delicious! I can see I will be making that again. Of course I still have lots left over but as soon as that is gone, I will make another one.

I only lost .6 pounds this week. I have no idea why. It may be that I am hitting the dreaded plateau. I will just have to keep on with it and hope for the best. I know I am fitting into jackets I have not been able to wear in years.

I bought a towel set because two of my towels are just about 40 years old! Not much drying in them at the end. LOL I went to Boscovs and got a set of flannel king sheets on sale for $17 and two sets of cotton king sheets. Do you know how much 3 sets of king sheets weigh?? My left arm is now 9 feet longer than my right. But I did get it home. I found a really pretty set of Fossil brand earrings on my way out. I didn't get them, but after a few days decided I really wanted them.

I went out today and got them. They are a silvery matte color with pink, blue, clear and white rhinestones on the outside and part of the inside of the ring. I was very happy to get them.

I went to Macy's and got a Martha Stewart dutch oven that was on sale. I signed up for their credit card to get a bigger discount. The lady was so kind there. I couldn't carry that cast iron pot to my car, so she offered to meet me downstairs and help me to my car. I turned in my scooter and met her and she put it in my trunk for me. Now that is some service.

When I got home, I took my earrings out of the bag and one of them was broken. The wire was gone. It wasn't in the bag, on the floor or in my purse. So I have no idea what happened to it. Tomorrow I have to make another trip to Boscovs and exchange it. They only have one other set of these earrings, so I want to make sure I exchange them in time. I don't want them to think I broke them.

I was so exhausted when I got home. I just sat and watched tv for the rest of the day.

 

[snapppyd]

Happy Valentine's Day! AngelRose I hope you don't mind me saying that, I know it might be a hard day for you, but I woke up and thought of you today.

That lady at Macy's really was very nice - it gives you hope, doesn't it?

I really hope that other pair of earrings is still there when you go back to Boscov's.

Are you seeing the grands today? I know that will make you smile! Have a great day!

 

[Angelrose]

Thank you snappyd and Happy Valentine's Day to you too. Yes today was hard for me. I read a bunch of Valentine cards he gave me. He was such a romantic. He always found the biggest, most loving cards to give me.

You know I thought I was done crying for him. But at the last WW meeting, I was telling about my overeating because of Ron's death. I just couldn't hold back the tears. I still can't say that without crying. Now I can talk about Ron without tears, but saying the words that he passed just bring the tears to my eyes. I don't think I will ever be able to say it without crying.

Today I felt the silence around me so much. Sorry for being such a downer tonight.

But, I did get the earrings on Sunday. It was the last pair left. So I'm glad I went when I did.

Hope everyone's Valentine's Day was wonderful.

 

[snapppyd]

Thank you snappyd and Happy Valentine's Day to you too. Yes today was hard for me. I read a bunch of Valentine cards he gave me. He was such a romantic. He always found the biggest, most loving cards to give me.

You know I thought I was done crying for him. But at the last WW meeting, I was telling about my overeating because of Ron's death. I just couldn't hold back the tears. I still can't say that without crying. Now I can talk about Ron without tears, but saying the words that he passed just bring the tears to my eyes. I don't think I will ever be able to say it without crying.

Today I felt the silence around me so much. Sorry for being such a downer tonight.

But, I did get the earrings on Sunday. It was the last pair left. So I'm glad I went when I did.

Hope everyone's Valentine's Day was wonderful.

It breaks my heart to read this, I can only imagine how you feel. But you did get through yesterday, and the sun is shining today! How are the little ones? Did you see them - I bet Jesse is wanting a car for Valentine's Day!

Hope today brings a smile or two

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Oh, Anglerose. You were in my heart & thoughts yesterday - I cannot imagine it would not be a somewhat difficult day.

Let the tears come, my friend...when my son passed, others who had been through the same experience reminded me often that the 2nd yr is more difficult than the first in many ways. The shock has worn off and reality is settling in - so all you are feeling is quite normal. There is no time frame on grieving - after all, we are talking about Ron, the dearest person in your life for so many years! It is natural for memories to be bittersweet, especially on a holiday, birthday, anniversary....or something may trigger a memory that will bring a flood tears. It's okay.

Be gentle with yourself.

Even 11 years of my son being gone, now and then I will glance as his photo and want to scream how much I want him back. So, the tears flow...and he just might send a rainbow to help me through. Watch for Ron, he will hold you up and help you through, I promise.

The earring sound pretty! So glad you were able to exhange them.

 

[snapppyd]

Oh, Anglerose. You were in my heart & thoughts yesterday - I cannot imagine it would not be a somewhat difficult day.

Let the tears come, my friend...when my son passed, others who had been through the same experience reminded me often that the 2nd yr is more difficult than the first in many ways. The shock has worn off and reality is settling in - so all you are feeling is quite normal. There is no time frame on grieving - after all, we are talking about Ron, the dearest person in your life for so many years! It is natural for memories to be bittersweet, especially on a holiday, birthday, anniversary....or something may trigger a memory that will bring a flood tears. It's okay.

Be gentle with yourself.

Even 11 years of my son being gone, now and then I will glance as his photo and want to scream how much I want him back. So, the tears flow...and he just might send a rainbow to help me through. Watch for Ron, he will hold you up and help you through, I promise.

The earring sound pretty! So glad you were able to exhange them.

I don't know if I have ever told you how sorry I am that you lost your son One of my DH's friends in work lost his son in Afghanistan two weeks ago, he said the military funeral was almost unbearable. Hugs to you