Good Morning, Afternoon to my friends. The cafe is open and the goodies are on the buffet, no calories at all either. Siamese, Tabbies and Tuxies will be your wait staff.
Today is a day of rememberance. We had two of our TDK family have their dad's pass last night, Lainey's dad and Metsa's Dad. We also remember our dear Terri's birthday today.
Posted 1 year ago by cricketsmama #
Oh my, I had no idea Metsa's dad was also ill! Prayers for Lainey, Metsa, and John! Prayers and warm thoughts for all who remember Terri. It is a somber day. Hope everyone is well and comes here if they need some support.
Posted 1 year ago by mollycat71 #
Terri will always be remembered as a kind woman, John our thoughts are with you this day.
Morning MC.
Posted 1 year ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
Hiya AZ, AV and Katt. AZ, how are things where you are? AV, how did bowling go? Katt, did you get more snow? We are right now. When will this ever end?
Posted 1 year ago by mollycat71 #
Hi KH & MC! Bowling was fun!...... I was actually the best of the Moms that bowled, I'd say there was probably 60 or 70 of us that went, it was a really fun time!..... this afternoon, they're having a tea at the house for us..... trying to get Daughter to start the laundry right now, it's hard to drag her out of bed!
Morning, all. Things are starting to thaw here, thank goodness. Mr. K just left for 5 nights in FL so things are very quiet. George was being a spazz this morning; I think he knows that the black bag means someone's leaving. He finally wore himself out and is asleep in his cardboard box.
I have Monday off (we were hoping to make a long weekend in FL, but I could only get the Monday off and we couldn't find a flight that wasn't crazy expensive). So I'm going to hang out, get my butt to the gym and the pool and generally take care of the place. At least we didn't have to get a George sitter.
Hope everyone has a good weekend, and sending extra hugs to Lainey and Metsa.
CM thank you for this thread. Terri alwyas started these glorious cafes! Do you remember her food description details? I could almost feel like I was in her kitchen. I hope many share their thoughts today. Prayers to her as she watches over those she loves--especially you and the girls.
My heart is also with Metsa and Lainey. There is no pais for their Fathers, but the pain of loss is great for those left behind. May they both find some comfort here with those that love them.
Good morning, Everyone. And yes, I am remembering sweet Terri on her birthday. You're right, SM - her cafes were so great. "From John's kitchen". I hope that John is doing well - today will be hard for him. One more sad "anniversary".
Lainey and Metsa, my heartfelt condolences at the loss of your fathers. It is so hard to lose a parent. I have all of you in my prayers.
It's sunny here today but chilly. I think that it looks like a quilting day. I'm working on a baby quilt for a friend in El Paso. They are expecting a baby boy in about seven weeks. I have all of the blocks done, but must now sew them together and add the borders. The only guidance that I had was that the baby's room is sage green. No baby theme is being used. I had some sage green in my fabric stash and so just went from there. The blocks are beautiful colors, but it honestly doesn't look like a baby quilt.
Hope all of you are staying warm!
Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #
Remembering those we've lost and also remembering that life goes on.
Posted 1 year ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
Joan, that has been my mantra. My mom told me three things: 1) Death is a part of life. 2) Life goes on and 3) The dead will never hurt you it's the living you have to watch out for.
Posted 1 year ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
Happy Purrday Terri! May you and the tailess wonder have a great day! Thinking of you lots and lots. Metsa and Lainey, my thoughts are with you.
Posted 1 year ago by SammyandOliversmama #
SOM I thought about that today too--she loved him so and now they are together!
You know I have dealt with this so many times I should be used to it. I just got a call from the church--I was asked three weeks ago to host this Sunday and prepare food. I did. I got the call about the ethics class that they just completed. Too much food was prepared for lunch--don't bother to bring anything. I have made orange bars, cranberry/orange bread, and a berry bundt cake. I was up at 6am to have this and laundry done before I had to go to class. I am not even able to muster the ability to be angry--whats the point. You know this continues to happen to me. And the church is continually wondering why people leave. How many times would you be willing to spend the time, energy, and money to feed people, only to be called after you did everything and say--SORRY DON'T NEED YOU AFTER ALL.
http://cats.about.com/b/2010/02/24/adoptable-shelter-cat-of-the-week-clover.htm?r=94
SoxsMom, did they do this before you at least a couple of times, sigh. Do you have a homeless shelter in your town, if so take it to them, I am sure they would appreciate it.
Posted 1 year ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
Thats sad, Liz. I personally wouldn't do it again, but you are a bigger and nicer person than I am. Really don't like when people use others and/or disregard their feelings, seems that your church does that to you and other church members so often.
Posted 1 year ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
I keep thinking it won't happen again. AND it does! Shows how much of a slow learner I am!! I don't think I will offer again anytime in the near furture. It is just ticking me off and really that doesn't do anyone any good. Negative energy and all. I will go to my happy place with an orange bar--it is a sugar cookie with orange in it.
All week long I have been praying for Abbie and Maddie--it is horrid to be a sick kid! I now believe I have actually channeled their bug and effectively caught it! Pretty good for only having a computer connection!!! Hubby came to give me a kiss as I am reading his paper for English Lit. He then stuck a thermometer in me. I am at 100.7. I knew my throat was killing me, but I chalked it up to running sinuses. Now my ears are plugged up and I feel like a character from a Stephen King novel--The Stand!
CM how are the girls doing today--it was today there were to take a turn for the better!
(((SM))) I hope you feel better. Thank you so much for the prayers, we need it.
I am sick too now from the girls. My throat hurts and my nose won't stop running. They are still coughing and have runny noses. So if by Monday they are not better, I am taking them into their Dr.
Posted 1 year ago by cricketsmama #
It must be a Mom thing!! See I channeled the bug through a computer and into you--well maybe taking care of the girls could have something to do with it! I am running through Kleenex--this box will not last the weekend! According to my family you and I need to go to the doctor--We Don't Need No Doctor We Is Moms! See get a cold and all grammar goes out the window!!!
LOL!! We don't need no stinkin' doctor...I am just sick of my entire face running..lol.
The girls are supposed to see the dr monday anyway for their 2nd H1N1 shot, but if they are sick, they can't get it. so I will call the office in the morning and ask them and maybe get in to see the dr and not just a nurse for the shot.
I feel miserable! agh!!!!.
Wayne is watching the hangover..I think I may join him.
Posted 1 year ago by cricketsmama #
Off to watch movie and go to bed. Night all!! Hugs. Feel better SM!!!
Posted 1 year ago by cricketsmama #
Thank you, CM, for starting today's cafe and honoring Metsa's dad and my dad. I hope Metsa is feeling the love and support of this wonderful family the way I have. I know she has reached out some but I don't think to the degree that I did in this last year (though her daddy got more ill here faster and later than my daddy).
I'll be posting more about my dad and my thoughts about this awesome group in the coming days. I love you all so very much. We are a family. We sometimes disagree, sometimes squabble. Sometimes people feel the need to leave and that makes me sad. I hope these people, two come to mind immediately, one left a while ago and one recently, understand that we are human and humans sometimes hurt each other unintentionally but we all need each other. I have respect for both of these women and hope they return to this loving family. A family that will never be perfect but that really does care about one another.
I'm exhausted and don't know how much sense I'm making. I'm going to make some tea and settle into my own bed and smile as I remember my dad. My hero. Goodnight everyone.
Posted 1 year ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
I am so sorry that I didn't respond to this post. I didn't forget, I guess I was just too busy, which is no excuse. As CM, with all the sickness in her house, made an effort to remember Terri, I as well should have done so. Her calls always started with hey, babe, and ended with, talk to you later, babe.
At the same time, so many family members were dealing with their own pain and loss of loved ones. AV and Metsa, both having lost their fathers, were strong and lost at the same time with their grief.
Time heals all wounds, or so they say. Sometimes, I find it to be true. Terri is in a better place, out of pain, and free. I just wished she would have told me. AV and Metsa, I can only understand your pain and loss, having lost my father as well. I wish you both peace and comfort.
I guess my point of responding to this so late, is to take nothing for granted for nothing is promised in life. Live life to it's fullest, love those you can, hugs those you love and never, never forget to say I love you.
I treasure this family who I have known for many years, and although I may be missing for a time, don't think for one moment, I don't think of you and watch you here. Time has become my enemy in keeping up, but know that I enjoy your conversations and interactions. I am still here.
May the angels kiss you gently while you sleep. With much love, Mama Lynn
Talk to you later, babe.
Posted 1 year ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #
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