Who feels like a Threadkiller....Take 3!

[tiggerwannabe]

Betsy, I have alot because it's 25 years of John and my stuff, plus some of his grandmothers, plus his parents' kayrap and the kids's stuff. I'll say four totes could go to a yardsale, four is my stockings and wreaths and room accessories and four totes are nothing but ornaments. It's all put away now. Thank goodness for attic space~

I got some Jim Shore carvings from hubby this year and last. Those are the only Christmas decos that stay out all year long. They are in my china hutch in the dining room with all my china. Thankfully, I have a shed out back for all the outdoor stuff.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

This is what a Jim Shore carving looks like,

I thought I'd share em, in case any of you have never seen one

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Funny thing is...if you look close enough to the last photo by the Peace Love MM logo, you can spy Brenda's Ryan's grad photo under my glass.

 

[Cruisin]

I have no attic space that I use.

Well I have an attic and it is totally empty, or at least I think it is.

There is just no easy access to it.

The entrance is in the garage or in the closet in Liz's room.

Neither one is easily accessible and therefore we just never bother with the attic.

I think I've taken a peek up there once in the 22 years that we have lived here.

You ok Robin?

No, not really.

My SIL is in the hospital.

She went in yesterday (her 48th birthday) I think to try to adjust her medications (pain meds, chemo and stuff for her cancer).

She has taken a major turn for the worse.

My brother called this afternoon and said that it was only a matter of time.

I asked what a matter of time really meant and he said........ maybe minutes may be hours

Yesterday I was with my brother (he works for us) at 5pm and he didn't know she was at the hospital. We talked about how well she had been doing and if there were plans for her birthday

I'm just so glad that she seemed to have such a wonderful Christmas. She seemed happy, laughing and smiling a lot and she ate enough for 5 people

Just hard to have it all turned around in just over a week.

 

[Cruisin]

Funny thing is...if you look close enough to the last photo by the Peace Love MM logo, you can spy Brenda's Ryan's grad photo under my glass.

Yes I can see him there.

Those are beautiful carvings Colleen.

I really like them.

 

[KimRaye]

Robin, I'm so sorry.

 

[Cruisin]

Robin, I'm so sorry.

Hey there Kim.

I know you know how it is. Having just been thru it yourself not that long ago.

So, how are things in Chicago?

 

[Cruisin]

Hey Kim I just noticed that I've almost caught up in you in postcounts

You are slipping, girl.

You used to be so far ahead of me that I had no hope of ever catching you.

 

[pixie dust 112]

Love the TP in your siggy, yep all in a days work!

This is what a Jim Shore carving looks like,

I thought I'd share em, in case any of you have never seen one

I love these Colleen! They have them at World of Disney in Manhattan and I always look at them when I am there!

 

[pixie dust 112]

I have no attic space that I use.

Well I have an attic and it is totally empty, or at least I think it is.

There is just no easy access to it.

The entrance is in the garage or in the closet in Liz's room.

Neither one is easily accessible and therefore we just never bother with the attic.

I think I've taken a peek up there once in the 22 years that we have lived here.



No, not really.

My SIL is in the hospital.

She went in yesterday (her 48th birthday) I think to try to adjust her medications (pain meds, chemo and stuff for her cancer).

She has taken a major turn for the worse.

My brother called this afternoon and said that it was only a matter of time.

I asked what a matter of time really meant and he said........ maybe minutes may be hours

Yesterday I was with my brother (he works for us) at 5pm and he didn't know she was at the hospital. We talked about how well she had been doing and if there were plans for her birthday

I'm just so glad that she seemed to have such a wonderful Christmas. She seemed happy, laughing and smiling a lot and she ate enough for 5 people

Just hard to have it all turned around in just over a week.

Oh Robin I'm so sorry. Such a horrible disease and it does change so quickly! I am glad that she had such a good holiday. It will be a good memory for your family.

 

[Cruisin]

Thanks PD for the kind words.

Morning all.

No news on my SIL yet this morning.

I don't know if I will go up to the hospital.

She has a large family and there are probably lots of them there.

On the other hand maybe my brother would like it if I stopped in

So hard to know what to do.

Especially since she is sort of an EX-SIL who I have not really seen a lot of over the past several years.

We always were friendly with each other though.

Expecting some rain and freezing rain here today so it's sort of gloomy and dreary out.

Well I've got a mountain of laundry do so, so I'm off mountain climbing

 

[Hollyann]

*sigh* Robin...I'm SO sorry about your sister-in-law. You and yours will be in my thoughts.

TW - I have Jim Shore Christmas pieces, too...but not the Disney ones. I have the santa in a sleigh with 3 reindeer and a half dozen santas. I'll see if I have a pic for you....(ETA) Nope! Since I lost everything on my old computer....no pics! It will have to be for christmas 2010 - Tom and I are skippin' town for Christmas 2009!

DP - I know what you mean about food bills...OIY! They just opened a Whole Foods near my house and you talk about spending money...it's like Christmas for foodies!

Hiya PD & Kim!

I've not been doing anything - but I've not been on the computer for several days now. No reason...but I'm thinkin' of ya!

I hope everyone has a good day!

 

[Cruisin]

I've been thinking and want to ask you guys a question.

Actually I started a poll thread about it just to get other's opinions.

If you had a loved one dying, would you want to spend the remaining time quietly alone with them and only very close immediate family.

Or would you welcome extended family and friends to spend that time with you

I think that I would prefer the quietness and not having a lot of people hanging around.

 

[Hollyann]

That's a tough question and (to me) it would depend on the wishes of the person who is ill. Sorry I couldn't be more help...

 

[Cruisin]

That's a tough question and (to me) it would depend on the wishes of the person who is ill. Sorry I couldn't be more help...

Thanks Ann.

Actually I wasn't even thinking about the wishes of the person who is ill.

I'm not sure what she would want. I think she might not like to have that many people around looking at her. I think that I would be that way.

I was more thinking of the person who is sitting with the pretty much comatose and unresponsive person who is laying in the bed

What brings the most comfort to them?

When my brother called yesterday, I asked if there was anything we could do for him and he said, no, not really there were a lot of people there already.

BUT those are all of her family. Not really his.

I'm wondering if he would like to have someone of his own family show up for a few minutes.

Just don't know whether to go or to stay away.

 

[Cruisin]

Thanks for the reply to my poll.

I'm wondering also if I showed up if it might be too much for my brother.

You know, maybe he is holding it together for the sake of his boys and if I showed up it might not be good for his control

 

[Hollyann]

Robin - I'd show up. You don't have to stay, but let them know you're there for them. He'll remember that you were at least there.

Then (after he's seen you at the hospital) you might consider doing something for them that can be more helpful - making a casserole dinner and sticking it in the fridge, throwing a load of laundry in the wash & folding it for them - that sort of thing will be deeply appreciated and it's a way to help behind the scenes.

Good luck and we're thinking of you.

 

[Cruisin]

Thanks Ann

 

[Hollyann]

Hugs to YOU Robin. We're thinking of you during the days ahead...

 

[tiggerwannabe]

If you are still there Robin...

First

Second. Go if you really feel the need to be there!

Third: Mika had what the doctor called "The rise before the fall" the week at the beach just before she died. It was a blessing to see her look better than she had in months and a blessing to us to have our last memories with her having been good ones. (You all know that I felt for my Mika as close as if she were blood. I'll be praying for your SIL and for the family, all the peace and love you can bear.)