Merry Christmas

[Guest guest]

Hi Clora and everyone:

I wish each and everyone of you a most Blessed, peaceful, and pain free

day. Have a wonderful Christmas, whatever you do.

Nice to be able to spend it with our families. A special day for us

all.

God Bless everyone.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> Group;

>

> This has been my first christmas Eve, all the stores closed in decades

> on Christmas Eve. Every year I fuss about the people that had to work

> Christmas Eve or even Christmas Day.

>

> I sat at the Desk giving messages from one daughter to the other last

> night, that is Christmas Eve. Lilly said " Ask Beany if she got the

> cake for christmas Dinner. " . Beany on the phone and Lilly sitting on

> couch across from me. Lilly said, " Go get some eggs at the store for

> Christmas Dinner. Beany kept saying all the stores are closed.

>

> I told Lilly all the stores are closed. Lilly said " Even Walmart. " I

> said Even Walmart. Beany said, " Even Walmart. Praise God I said.

> People can spend Christmas Eve at home with their families. The eggs

> was for the home made cake.

>

> I haven't seen ALL the stores closesd Christmas eve since I was a kid,

> and thats a good 40 years ago. Is this to say how bad the times is.

> No, I want to say this is how good the times are. It's 10 am Christmas

> morning. The turkey is in the oven. Dinner is being prepared as I

> type no no no. As I text haaaaaaaaa.

>

> Merry Christmas Everyone.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

>

[Guest guest]

Barbara and group;

Yes indeed a Merry Christmas to everyone

hugs

Clora

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>

> Hi Clora and everyone:

>

> I wish each and everyone of you a most Blessed, peaceful, and pain

free

> day. Have a wonderful Christmas, whatever you do.

>

> Nice to be able to spend it with our families. A special day for us

> all.

>

> God Bless everyone.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

[Guest guest]

,

This year is the first year in my 39 years that I am spending Christmas with the

family I chose to create and not feel obligated to the one I was born into. I

decided after a Thanksgiving fiasco that I was going to limit the amount of

stress I place upon myself. A BIG BIG BIG part of this was not doing Christmas

Eve at my father's house or going to my hubby's stepmom's today. We are staying

home and have invited people to join us.

It has taken me this long to break the " control " chain of both my parents.

Actually, it happened this past year with RA to make me look at things

differently. I love them but I am a grown up and things are going to be on MY

terms from now on and if they don't like it, that is their problem, not mine. I

am only one person and cannot handle being pulled in a million different

directions.

I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas.

[ ] Merry Christmas

I hope everyone is having a better christmas then I. My car broke again last

night. The belt that controls the power steering pump came off, while driving to

my boyfriends aunts house. So I called my dad last night to get some assistance

in getting in fixed. Well when I got there this morning he decided to be

impaitiant and start yelling at me. He basically called my boyfriend worthless

and all kinds of names, so I decided that I had enough of it and I and my

boyfriend left. My mom called me and badgered me all morning to bring the kids

over after I got them. Well I had told her that I wasn't getting the kids til

1pm from there dad and she got angry and started yelling at me some more. It was

so bad that she made me cry. My kids got her at 1 there dad drove them over

here. My boyfriend worked on the car from about 10:30 this morning and finally

got it done around 1pm. We all came in and the kids opened all their gifts they

were so excited when opening each one.

My mom told me on the phone they were leaving at 2 to goto my cousins in PA. I

told her at 1:30 there was no way we would make it to her house just me and the

kids to open up gifts. She told me that if I didn't show up that she was going

to take them back. Well as far as I am concerned let her if she wants to be that

much of a witch. the kids shouldn't have to suffer because of my father being

the way he is. I have decided for the best interest for my family they do not

need to see their grandparents anymore at least their grandfather who is

irrational. I appreciated the fact he got me tires but do not appreciate the

fact that he wants to yell and scream about how " worthless " my boyfriend is. He

shouldn't have acted like this, it was like he was being a child.

As for christmas dinner we are going over to my children's father's house for

dinner tonight atleast the kids will be in a place where they are loved with out

tension.

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;

 

I say this with tears in my eyes cause I could have been the one

writting this 20 years ago.   The key word is dad now.  My dad passed away a

little over ten years ago.  We would have little disputes like that. 

 

I miss him so bad.  Work it out.  Make him work it out. or just don't argue with

him.  I don't know just don't argue with him. My daughter said stop crying he

would have just called you a dummy lol.

 

gentle love and hugs

Clora

 

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From: Massey <renandstimpy3@...>

Subject: [ ] Merry Christmas

Date: Thursday, December 25, 2008, 3:05 PM

I hope everyone is having a better christmas then I. My car broke again last

night. The belt that controls the power steering pump came off, while driving to

my boyfriends aunts house. So I called my dad last night to get some assistance

in getting in fixed. Well when I got there this morning he decided to be

impaitiant and start yelling at me. He basically called my boyfriend worthless

and all kinds of names, so I decided that I had enough of it and I and my

boyfriend left. My mom called me and badgered me all morning to bring the kids

over after I got them. Well I had told her that I wasn't getting the kids til

1pm from there dad and she got angry and started yelling at me some more. It was

so bad that she made me cry. My kids got her at 1 there dad drove them over

here. My boyfriend worked on the car from about 10:30 this morning and finally

got it done around 1pm. We all came in and the kids opened all their gifts they

were so excited when opening

each one.

My mom told me on the phone they were leaving at 2 to goto my cousins in PA.. I

told her at 1:30 there was no way we would make it to her house just me and the

kids to open up gifts. She told me that if I didn't show up that she was going

to take them back. Well as far as I am concerned let her if she wants to be that

much of a witch. the kids shouldn't have to suffer because of my father being

the way he is. I have decided for the best interest for my family they do not

need to see their grandparents anymore at least their grandfather who is

irrational. I appreciated the fact he got me tires but do not appreciate the

fact that he wants to yell and scream about how " worthless " my boyfriend is. He

shouldn't have acted like this, it was like he was being a child.

As for christmas dinner we are going over to my children's father's house for

dinner tonight atleast the kids will be in a place where they are loved with out

tension.

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,

I'm sorry that things have been less than merry lately.

Not an MD

On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Massey

<renandstimpy3@...> wrote:

> I hope everyone is having a better christmas then I. My car broke again last

> night. The belt that controls the power steering pump came off, while

> driving to my boyfriends aunts house. So I called my dad last night to get

> some assistance in getting in fixed. Well when I got there this morning he

> decided to be impaitiant and start yelling at me. He basically called my

> boyfriend worthless and all kinds of names, so I decided that I had enough

> of it and I and my boyfriend left. My mom called me and badgered me all

> morning to bring the kids over after I got them. Well I had told her that I

> wasn't getting the kids til 1pm from there dad and she got angry and started

> yelling at me some more. It was so bad that she made me cry. My kids got her

> at 1 there dad drove them over here. My boyfriend worked on the car from

> about 10:30 this morning and finally got it done around 1pm. We all came in

> and the kids opened all their gifts they were so excited when opening each

> one.

>

> My mom told me on the phone they were leaving at 2 to goto my cousins in PA.

> I told her at 1:30 there was no way we would make it to her house just me

> and the kids to open up gifts. She told me that if I didn't show up that she

> was going to take them back. Well as far as I am concerned let her if she

> wants to be that much of a witch. the kids shouldn't have to suffer because

> of my father being the way he is. I have decided for the best interest for

> my family they do not need to see their grandparents anymore at least their

> grandfather who is irrational. I appreciated the fact he got me tires but do

> not appreciate the fact that he wants to yell and scream about how

> " worthless " my boyfriend is. He shouldn't have acted like this, it was like

> he was being a child.

>

> As for christmas dinner we are going over to my children's father's house

> for dinner tonight atleast the kids will be in a place where they are loved

> with out tension.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, Doreen! Online shopping is also my friend. It's so convenient.

Not only can you get free shipping, but online coupons and, depending

where you are and where you buy, no taxes.

Not an MD

On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 1:56 AM, Mimi <mimi212@...> wrote:

> Hi Betsy and Group - I just wanted to share that online shopping has

> become my friend. It saves me from getting stuck in a store unable to

> move and allows me more quality (hopefully painfree) time with my

> family. Most place offer free shipping, so you can't beat that and the

> prices are comparable to in-store prices. I know this is a little late

> for this year, but perhaps for next year - or birthdays in between.

>

> May God Bless you all with a pain free, Merry Christmas.....Doreen

[Guest guest]

and group,

I would like to thank those for listening to me about my issues. This is a

great group and some days I couldn't deal without it. The one thing I love

about the group is atleast I know someone is listening to me. I have made many

friends here and do not post often because of my busy schedule between kids and

work. I hope everyone has a good holiday and brings in the new year pain free.

Re: [ ] Merry Christmas

,

I'm sorry that things have been less than merry lately.

Not an MD

On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Massey

<renandstimpy3@...> wrote:

> I hope everyone is having a better christmas then I. My car broke again last

> night. The belt that controls the power steering pump came off, while

> driving to my boyfriends aunts house. So I called my dad last night to get

> some assistance in getting in fixed. Well when I got there this morning he

> decided to be impaitiant and start yelling at me. He basically called my

> boyfriend worthless and all kinds of names, so I decided that I had enough

> of it and I and my boyfriend left. My mom called me and badgered me all

> morning to bring the kids over after I got them. Well I had told her that I

> wasn't getting the kids til 1pm from there dad and she got angry and started

> yelling at me some more. It was so bad that she made me cry. My kids got her

> at 1 there dad drove them over here. My boyfriend worked on the car from

> about 10:30 this morning and finally got it done around 1pm. We all came in

> and the kids opened all their gifts they were so excited when opening each

> one.

>

> My mom told me on the phone they were leaving at 2 to goto my cousins in PA.

> I told her at 1:30 there was no way we would make it to her house just me

> and the kids to open up gifts. She told me that if I didn't show up that she

> was going to take them back. Well as far as I am concerned let her if she

> wants to be that much of a witch. the kids shouldn't have to suffer because

> of my father being the way he is. I have decided for the best interest for

> my family they do not need to see their grandparents anymore at least their

> grandfather who is irrational. I appreciated the fact he got me tires but do

> not appreciate the fact that he wants to yell and scream about how

> " worthless " my boyfriend is. He shouldn't have acted like this, it was like

> he was being a child.

>

> As for christmas dinner we are going over to my children's father's house

> for dinner tonight atleast the kids will be in a place where they are loved

> with out tension.

>

>

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You're welcome, . We are listening.

I know we don't always know exactly what to say, but we do care.

Come and vent anytime. I hope 2009 will be a very good year for you.

Not an MD

On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 3:25 PM, Massey

<renandstimpy3@...> wrote:

> and group,

> I would like to thank those for listening to me about my issues. This is a

> great group and some days I couldn't deal without it. The one thing I love

> about the group is atleast I know someone is listening to me. I have made

> many friends here and do not post often because of my busy schedule between

> kids and work. I hope everyone has a good holiday and brings in the new year

> pain free.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and Merry Christmas....

I'm not a regular in any way shape or form - and have yet to really find out

what's causing all my pain, but I wanted to wish you, your kids and boyfriend a

Merry Christmas (belated) and pray the New Year will be better all around for

you.

I can sympathize with your car troubles as I've had my share of those in the

past - so I know first hand how frustrating it can be..... As far as the parents

go

First pray for them - for as Jesus said " they know not what they do.... "

Second - Since you are an adult - set down your rules and stick by them

    It's obvious you're on this board for a reason and you'll need more support

later on.  I wish I could tell you why parents, siblings and " friends " act the

way they do, but if I had those answers I'd be rich....No parent has the right

to be angry when their children ask for help. 

I wish I could offer more to you, but I hope you realize that there are more

regulars out here and a few of us readers that will keep you in their

prayers....

To the rest of the board....I thank you for your candidness about your pains and

afflictions...

It's helped me to understand what I'm going through quietly on my end.....

Happy New Year to All

 

________________________________

From: Massey <renandstimpy3@...>

Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 3:25:40 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Merry Christmas

and group,

I would like to thank those for listening to me about my issues. This is a great

group and some days I couldn't deal without it. The one thing I love about the

group is atleast I know someone is listening to me. I have made many friends

here and do not post often because of my busy schedule between kids and work. I

hope everyone has a good holiday and brings in the new year pain free.

Re: [ ] Merry Christmas

,

I'm sorry that things have been less than merry lately.

Not an MD

On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Massey

<renandstimpy3@ comcast.net> wrote:

> I hope everyone is having a better christmas then I. My car broke again last

> night. The belt that controls the power steering pump came off, while

> driving to my boyfriends aunts house. So I called my dad last night to get

> some assistance in getting in fixed. Well when I got there this morning he

> decided to be impaitiant and start yelling at me. He basically called my

> boyfriend worthless and all kinds of names, so I decided that I had enough

> of it and I and my boyfriend left. My mom called me and badgered me all

> morning to bring the kids over after I got them. Well I had told her that I

> wasn't getting the kids til 1pm from there dad and she got angry and started

> yelling at me some more. It was so bad that she made me cry. My kids got her

> at 1 there dad drove them over here. My boyfriend worked on the car from

> about 10:30 this morning and finally got it done around 1pm. We all came in

> and the kids opened all their gifts they were so excited when opening each

> one.

>

> My mom told me on the phone they were leaving at 2 to goto my cousins in PA.

> I told her at 1:30 there was no way we would make it to her house just me

> and the kids to open up gifts. She told me that if I didn't show up that she

> was going to take them back. Well as far as I am concerned let her if she

> wants to be that much of a witch. the kids shouldn't have to suffer because

> of my father being the way he is. I have decided for the best interest for

> my family they do not need to see their grandparents anymore at least their

> grandfather who is irrational. I appreciated the fact he got me tires but do

> not appreciate the fact that he wants to yell and scream about how

> " worthless " my boyfriend is. He shouldn't have acted like this, it was like

> he was being a child.

>

> As for christmas dinner we are going over to my children's father's house

> for dinner tonight atleast the kids will be in a place where they are loved

> with out tension.

>

>

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and group;

Hi , Nice to meet ya. I have to agree. This group has been a

life saver for me. I don't know how I got through this horrid

disease till I came here. RA had control of me. Since I been here I

have found a way to get control back. God bless and take care.

Yes I do love to hear what Jesus says. He is my friend my hero my

savior. I had a Merry Christmas even though I was in bed sick. I am

up and atom now. As you will see a long list of CLORA on the post

haaaaaaa. God bless

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> Hi and Merry Christmas....

> I'm not a regular in any way shape or form - and have yet to really

find out what's causing all my pain, but I wanted to wish you, your

kids and boyfriend a Merry Christmas (belated) and pray the New Year

will be better all around for you.

>

> I can sympathize with your car troubles as I've had my share of

those in the past - so I know first hand how frustrating it can

be..... As far as the parents go

>

> First pray for them - for as Jesus said " they know not what they

do.... "

> Second - Since you are an adult - set down your rules and stick by

them

>     It's obvious you're on this board for a reason and you'll need

more support later on.  I wish I could tell you why parents, siblings

and " friends " act the way they do, but if I had those answers I'd be

rich....No parent has the right to be angry when their children ask

for help. 

>

> I wish I could offer more to you, but I hope you realize that there

are more regulars out here and a few of us readers that will keep you

in their prayers....

>

> To the rest of the board....I thank you for your candidness about

your pains and afflictions...

> It's helped me to understand what I'm going through quietly on my

end.....

>

> Happy New Year to All

>

>

>

>

>  

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Merry Christmas to everyone! A few days late, but that's me, lately

**rolling eyes**. I just wanted to thank for her never-ending

effort in keeping our forum a safe place to vent. I could definitely

relate to Chris' " straw on top " analogy. Sometimes the tiniest of

grains can be all it takes to send this camel to the ground in a

heartbeat. Sometimes our health, family and life in general can be

stressful enough as it is, but then add in extended family and a

holiday, birthday, and/or anniversary and it can become overwhelming.

I appreciate each and every member here. I have learned so much since

becoming a member - the biggest of which is that I am not alone. That

in itself can be the biggest boost to someone that is feeling

downtrodden by illness and life's stuff - just to know we are not alone.

My prayer is for everyone in this group - may we all find the peace

and strength to get through each and every day. May this upcoming New

Year be brighter with new treatments, better health care, more

remission and the continued love and compassion that we all have for

one another.........Doreen

>

> :

>

> I totally agree with you, and Kami. When we become so overwhelmed

> with whatever we are going through, it sure helps to post our

> troubles, and thankfully, we get tremendous support from all our

> wonderful members here.

>

> I thank God daily that I found this wonderful group of caring, and

> kind people. It is nice to feel not alone, especially in trying

> times.

>

> Wishing everyone pain free days.

>

> Hugs to all,

>

> Barbara

[Guest guest]

You're welcome, Doreen. Still trying.

I also hope that 2009 is a very good year for all of us.

Not an MD

On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 7:05 PM, Mimi <mimi212@...> wrote:

> Merry Christmas to everyone! A few days late, but that's me, lately

> **rolling eyes**. I just wanted to thank for her never-ending

> effort in keeping our forum a safe place to vent. I could definitely

> relate to Chris' " straw on top " analogy. Sometimes the tiniest of

> grains can be all it takes to send this camel to the ground in a

> heartbeat. Sometimes our health, family and life in general can be

> stressful enough as it is, but then add in extended family and a

> holiday, birthday, and/or anniversary and it can become overwhelming.

>

> I appreciate each and every member here. I have learned so much since

> becoming a member - the biggest of which is that I am not alone. That

> in itself can be the biggest boost to someone that is feeling

> downtrodden by illness and life's stuff - just to know we are not alone.

>

> My prayer is for everyone in this group - may we all find the peace

> and strength to get through each and every day. May this upcoming New

> Year be brighter with new treatments, better health care, more

> remission and the continued love and compassion that we all have for

> one another.........Doreen

[Guest guest]

Merry Christmas KC and everyone. Thanks for all that have contributed for some

11 years now. Never would have made it without this group. hugs,