Re: my update (Kate)

December 21, 2010

The church sounds absolutely lovely! It's truly sounds like a magical place. Smoked turkey is really good. Does Lloyd have a smoker? Just wondering how he will do it. love SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 3:29:51 PMSubject: Re: my update

We just bought our tree yesterday, Sharon. It is making my house so aromatic! I just love the scent of pine. We wait until Christmas eve to decorate it; all the kids will be here then. Later on, we go to either a 8 or 11pm service at the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow,1685 (yes, the same churchyard as the Legend of Sleepy Hollow; Washington Irving was from the area). It is lit only by candlelight, as there is no electricity. There is a big pot belly stove that is stoked with wood, as the only heat source. They have a big kettle of mulled apple cider warming on the stove as we worship and sing. We enjoy the cider after service.When we go back home, the kids have fun putting the gifts they got for one another under the tree. Lloyd and I put out the rest of the gifts once everyone is fast asleep;

sometimes we have to wait an hour or so, I get sleepy! I'm not sure if , nearly 11 and in 5th grade, still believes in Santa or not. It just hasn't come up this year, so I'm uncertain.We have a 21 lb turkey that my husband got for free from the market--our grocery store has a policy that if you have spent enough $ in a certain time-frame, you can get either a turkey or ham. The limit is 21 lbs, and wouldn't you know, Lloyd just happened upon 1, exactly that weight. It is thawing in the fridge, and he wants to smoke it, but I'm not sure about that method...anyway, I'm going to leave him alone about it, as it would just start a fight...So, lasagna Christmas eve, and turkey Christmas day. I SO wish it would snow on Christmas, but they are predicting not, but perhaps a bit the day after.I hope all my MS buddies are feeling well, and enjoying their holidays!love to each, KateTo: MSersLife Sent: Mon, December 20, 2010 1:05:47 PMSubject: Re: my update

I'm sorry, Kate. I'm sorry you and hubby are at this point. I am glad he has agreed to marriage counseling. I know it's hard for you to give up on your marriage so it's a good thing to do anything possible to see if it can be saved. Good! I will be hopeful the counseling will make a huge difference for you both. When do the kids come home? Are you planning any special meals or events while they are all there with you? Enjoy your time with the offspring!love SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in

spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, December 20, 2010

4:48:53 AMSubject: my update

Hi all,I have been reading mostly. I've been feeling on the one hand, elated that all my kids will be gathered here, but depressed and anxious about my marital situation. We have decided to seek a marriage counselor--I NEVER thought that my husband would agree to go. We had a big go-around last night, with him accusing me of twisting things around so that I can see him as the bad guy or something like that. It was an ugly fight, and I think we need to bring it to the therapist today.We have a water bed, and I know I need to get out of that bed due to the fact that I want nothing to do with him. Yesterday, I was making the bed, and noticed a wet spot...yup, the darn thing was leaking! Oh brother. I couldn't find the zipper on the mattress to get into the thing, so I just left it

alone and went to bed. I told my husband and he was understandably upset, so we have resolved to get a new bed. He came up with the perfect solution; we buy 2 twin beds...so I think that is what we are going to do.This is so hard for me...I do see divorce in our future, and I know that God hates divorce, it is just that I'm miserable, and have been for years.Well, thanks for listening to me vent!Love to all,Christmas blessingsand Holiday Hugs,Kate

December 22, 2010

don't deep fry it - that commercial keeps coming up - the turkey blew up and slipping and sliding on the ice taking out Grandma's garage

LOL God, grant me the strength of eagles wings, the faith and courage to fly to new heights, and the wisdom to rely on his spirit to carry me there.

To: MSersLife Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 9:09:32 PMSubject: Re: my update (Kate)

The church sounds absolutely lovely! It's truly sounds like a magical place. Smoked turkey is really good. Does Lloyd have a smoker? Just wondering how he will do it. love

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

To: MSersLife Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 3:29:51 PMSubject: Re: my update

We just bought our tree yesterday, Sharon. It is making my house so aromatic! I just love the scent of pine. We wait until Christmas eve to decorate it; all the kids will be here then. Later on, we go to either a 8 or 11pm service at the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow,1685 (yes, the same churchyard as the Legend of Sleepy Hollow; Washington Irving was from the area). It is lit only by candlelight, as there is no electricity. There is a big pot belly stove that is stoked with wood, as the only heat source. They have a big kettle of mulled apple cider warming on the stove as we worship and sing. We enjoy the cider after service.When we go back home, the kids have fun putting the gifts they got for one another under the tree. Lloyd and I put out the rest of the gifts once everyone is fast asleep; sometimes we have to wait an hour or so, I get sleepy! I'm not sure if ,

nearly 11 and in 5th grade, still believes in Santa or not. It just hasn't come up this year, so I'm uncertain.We have a 21 lb turkey that my husband got for free from the market--our grocery store has a policy that if you have spent enough $ in a certain time-frame, you can get either a turkey or ham. The limit is 21 lbs, and wouldn't you know, Lloyd just happened upon 1, exactly that weight. It is thawing in the fridge, and he wants to smoke it, but I'm not sure about that method...anyway, I'm going to leave him alone about it, as it would just start a fight...So, lasagna Christmas eve, and turkey Christmas day. I SO wish it would snow on Christmas, but they are predicting not, but perhaps a bit the day after.I hope all my MS buddies are feeling well, and enjoying their holidays!love to each, Kate

To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, December 20, 2010 1:05:47 PMSubject: Re: my update

I'm sorry, Kate. I'm sorry you and hubby are at this point. I am glad he has agreed to marriage counseling. I know it's hard for you to give up on your marriage so it's a good thing to do anything possible to see if it can be saved. Good! I will be hopeful the counseling will make a huge difference for you both. When do the kids come home? Are you planning any special meals or events while they are all there with you? Enjoy your time with the offspring!love

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, December 20, 2010 4:48:53 AMSubject: my update

Hi all,I have been reading mostly. I've been feeling on the one hand, elated that all my kids will be gathered here, but depressed and anxious about my marital situation. We have decided to seek a marriage counselor--I NEVER thought that my husband would agree to go. We had a big go-around last night, with him accusing me of twisting things around so that I can see him as the bad guy or something like that. It was an ugly fight, and I think we need to bring it to the therapist today.We have a water bed, and I know I need to get out of that bed due to the fact that I want nothing to do with him. Yesterday, I was making the bed, and noticed a wet spot...yup, the darn thing was leaking! Oh brother. I couldn't find the zipper on the mattress to get into the thing, so I just left it alone and went to bed. I told my husband and he was understandably upset, so we have resolved to get a new bed. He came up with the perfect solution; we buy 2 twin

beds...so I think that is what we are going to do.This is so hard for me...I do see divorce in our future, and I know that God hates divorce, it is just that I'm miserable, and have been for years.Well, thanks for listening to me vent!Love to all,Christmas blessingsand Holiday Hugs,Kate

December 22, 2010

Thanks Anne! Just smoking it on a propane fired grill; hopefully it won't break the grill, it IS 21 lbs after all. I vaguely recall the commercial; it was pretty funny. lol.To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 8:51:02 AMSubject: Re: my

update (Kate)