The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 13

[rosiejo]

Oh, what sad, sad news today. My heart goes out to June's family, both for the emotional (and some of them, physical) pain of losing such a wonderful person.

You know what I keep thinking though - now her Disney trips never have to end! I know she'll always be sitting beside Goofy on Main Street in my mind.

I keep thinking the same thing. When I got to MK on my trip I'm going to stop by that bench, to say hi to June and to have my picture taken in her honour. And if I can find a purple rose I will take one for her.

 

[Steffy]

Kristine - that is just beautiful.

And I think that sums up beautifully how I feel about each and every one of you - including June.

When we send a tribute, in what ever form that becomes, could we include this poem?

That's an excellent idea!

3:00 in the morning. I am just going to be worthless. And this is AFTER I took my pills. I'm in trouble now.....

 

[rosiejo]

I just read June's Tag:

Seems very appropriate!!

"Keep the board going for me while I'm gone, but don't be TOO prolific!!!"

Ok - I have to go now, I'm supposed to be getting ready for work and each post I read just brings on the tears.

Have a good day everyone - I'll be thinking of each and every one of you

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I think I am going to try and lay Effie down and go to bed early tonight.
Kate I hope your knee is healing and that you're not in too much pain. You will be in my prayers as long as needed.
Everyone who sent hugs for my family problem thank you. I appreciate it more than I could ever express.
Good night DDA.

I read your post last night but then in the turmoil of today - forgot to answer you

I will pray that things calm down for you and get better at home!

Do your DH's kids want to come live with you? or is it his idea? If it is them - you might want to really talk about why they want to - do they think things will be better with you than mom - I have heard people talk about how the kids bounce back and forth trying to make mom be "nicer" and have less rules by threatening to or living with dad. If this is the case - it really would be a mistake to have them come - no matter how you feel about it

since you don't have the energy and you would be doing the parenting - I think you should get to decide anyway - and if it is DHs idea - maybe they don't want to come live with you and all the fighting is for nothing

Here is my suggestion - tell him that you feel you are drowning right now - and that you can handle things but if his kids come live with you - then he has to do xyz to make that happen - make sure you are really honest and see if he is willing to do those things - if he is - then ask to prove it for x amount of time and then you will talk about it again

if his ex is suggesting they come live with him b/c she needs help - I would suggest that if they are too much for her to handle and she needs his help - then she should consider moving closer so that they can spend time with him but still live with mom -

I really don't have any experience in this area - I am just trying to throw some things out that I have heard other people try hoping maybe something will stick or lead to another idea

and I think that is just as important if not more important than my knee - I know what to do to make my knee better - you need prayers to know what is best for you right now - so I am sending your way!!

 

[Tammi67]

I posted my last post at 12:40 a.m. At 1:00 I was calling 911. I had just gone from the kitchen into the living room when Bob went into the kitchen to let the dog out. I heard him say, "Elin... you are going to have to give me a hand. We have a problem." I went into the kitchen and the whole top of our stove was on fire. After trying to smother the fire with pot lids and having no luck, I ran into the laundry room and threw the breaker. I then called 911 and the fire dept. was here within 10 minutes. Damage to the stove is not too severe and the rest of the counter top is not bad either. But our house REEKS of smoke, even though they used their high powered fans to suck it out. I ate dinner out with friends tonight and Bob did not use the stove to cook his dinner. The fire marshall thinks it was probably a short in the burner.

Now, for some odd reason I am WIDE AWAKE and don't think I will sleep much tonight. Just had to come on here and "talk" to someone about it since Bob is as upset as I am.

Elin, thank God you were able to catch it before it got out of hand! If you need anything please give me a call. I will do whatever I can. You both are very lucky!

 

[Tammi67]

Good Morning, DDA!

I hope everyone's spirits are a little lighter today.

 

[MrsHeg]

I posted my last post at 12:40 a.m. At 1:00 I was calling 911. I had just gone from the kitchen into the living room when Bob went into the kitchen to let the dog out. I heard him say, "Elin... you are going to have to give me a hand. We have a problem." I went into the kitchen and the whole top of our stove was on fire. After trying to smother the fire with pot lids and having no luck, I ran into the laundry room and threw the breaker. I then called 911 and the fire dept. was here within 10 minutes. Damage to the stove is not too severe and the rest of the counter top is not bad either. But our house REEKS of smoke, even though they used their high powered fans to suck it out. I ate dinner out with friends tonight and Bob did not use the stove to cook his dinner. The fire marshall thinks it was probably a short in the burner.

Now, for some odd reason I am WIDE AWAKE and don't think I will sleep much tonight. Just had to come on here and "talk" to someone about it since Bob is as upset as I am.

Thank goodness you are both OK and that you guys were up when this happened.

 

[MrsHeg]

I keep thinking the same thing. When I got to MK on my trip I'm going to stop by that bench, to say hi to June and to have my picture taken in her honour. And if I can find a purple rose I will take one for her.

I am so looking forward to meeting you on your next trip, we'll have to meet at June's bench.

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning, DDA!

I hope everyone's spirits are a little lighter today.

Good Morning Tammi

 

[lmartin2711]

Has anyone else noticed some of the Google ads for this thread?

Are You a Slacker Mom?

Lesbian Introduction Site

yeah.....what is up with that Are they random advertisements or just on our thread. I honestly haven't noticed them on other threads.

Lynn

 

[yellowfish78]

I'm back. I had to take Becky to a dentist appointment. We got a flat tire on the car and we haven't got it fixed yet. The only vehicle available was the suburban and she hasn't learned to drive that big honking thing yet. I also have to teach her to drive the little black vehicle which has a standard transmission. That is going to be her vehicle as soon as she learns how to drive it.

Vicki - I LOVE stick shift cars. I miss mine! Teaching will go quick (crossing fingers) and that she's a fast learner! I always thought I had more control over a stick shift than I do in an automatic...

 

[bethbuchall]

During all this sadness today, Leighanna took it upon herself to try to cheer me up. She told me to come into the family room and this is what I found.

She said that a tea party with all her Disney friends, would sure to make any one happy. And you know what it did.

I told her that Batman wasn't part of Disney. She said that he was there for me. I asked her why? She said he is a superhero, and that I was her superdad.

God sure knew what he was doing the day Leighanna was born.

That is so sweet! I gave each of my kids a little extra hug last night.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Good morning DDA

Dawn, Sending you

Elin, I am so glad you and Bob were up and unharmed. How scary.

Christi, Sending you and

Kate, Nick and Julia are just too cute. Hope the knee feels better this morning.

Kristine, I love the poem you found.

Tom, Leighanna is just a doll. What a lucky guy you are!

Kelli, Your girls are adorable. Glad they had great first days.

I know I missed many of you so here are and

I need to get a move on and get the girls up and ready for the day.

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning DDA,

Many prayers and hugs going out to all, it is simply amazing how this group pulls together to comfort each other. It truly is like a family. It is wonderful to know that I have a place to share my troubles with and there are people here that will listen.

All the pictures of the kids were great, looks like school got a good start for all of them. Looking at all of them it is hard to believe that my girls are grown, time really does fly by, I don't know where the years have gone.

Vicki, thank you so much for sending me a PM, as hard as it was to hear I would much rather have found out with the PM than just to stumble across the news on the thread.

Dawn - please take care of yourself, I am so glad to hear that your Sweet Caroline is doing so well.

Marci - You're still in my prayers

Steffie - Extra hugs for you too, I hope you managed to get a little sleep

Elin - I wish I were close enough to come by and help you clean up the mess from the fire. I am so grateful that you were able to contain it, your kind words mean so much to me all the time, and I'd love to be able to do something kind in return.

Kate - It is really good to have you posting again, hang in there with the knee and before you know it you'll be better than new. I love Nicks pillow by the way, years from now you can show pictures of him with it to his girlfriends.

Tom - your daughter is absolutely adorable, inside and out.

Becky - you certainly are driven, that will take you far in life. I loved your Statue of Liberty picture, too funny, it looked like your were having a great time.

Terry -

Lot's of PD all around

Debbie

 

[MrsHeg]

I'm gonna hang out for post 62761, it's a special day for me

 

[bethbuchall]

Kate & Kelli-great photos!

Debbie-I love your new signature.

Tom-what a special little girl you have!



Beth/Deb-do you know what age boyscout starts? Joe was asking me about it tonight. He's still too young isn't he?


Joe's first full day is tomorrow. I wonder how Emma will handle that.

Good night all.

Cub Scouts starts with Tiger Cubs in 1st grade. Miles had his first year last year. It changes to Boy Scouts sometime around the middle of 5th grade. Matthew is on track to have his Eagle by the end of the school year if he doesn't start slacking off.

Good luck with Joe's first full day! I hope Emma isn't too sad.

 

[MrsHeg]

Anyone else still on?

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning Beth

 

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