Day 37
HA!! That Snarky little @#!*%
We have a neighbor that is just a real misery. When she first moved in she came out while we were walking the dogs and said that she has a cat phobia and would we keep our cat shut in the house. When Susie questioned her about her phobia (What medications are you taking, etc) she changes it to allergic.
Then a few weeks later the story we here is that Venus is spraying her car and she would appreciate it if we would keep the cat off of her property. Really? Spraying?? VENUS is female and fixed.
So, imagine my surprise, (yes! surprise!!) when I glance in their window as we are walking by and see a C-A-T!!! A cute little white cat with black spots. I thought I was mistaken. I looked. I double looked. I stopped dead in my tracks because there couldn't possibly be a cat in this woman's house. So I tell Susie to come and look. I didn't say at what I just said that she wouldn't believe this. So we are standing there saying "Oh My God" and snarky little @#!*% comes out of her house saying, "Don't look in my window. Don't look in my window." And we just started laughing. And Susie is saying I thought you were allergic to cats and neighbor is saying she isn't allergic to THIS cat. And THIS cat isn't allowed in her room. We just couldn't stop laughing. She is so caught out that the only thing she can come back with is to please clean up after your dogs. Which we do.
July 27, 2009
July 24, 2009
July 24, 2009
Day 34
Now THAT is a car cover.
This is a photo from the Sisters Quilt Show in Oregon. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is an annual event in Sisters, OR. A couple of the ladies in my online quilting group took pictures and this is a photo that was posted to the QATW website.
www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org
Now THAT is a car cover.This is a photo from the Sisters Quilt Show in Oregon. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is an annual event in Sisters, OR. A couple of the ladies in my online quilting group took pictures and this is a photo that was posted to the QATW website.
www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org
July 21, 2009
Day 31
We had a nice big rainstorm last night. Today is humid but much cooler than yesterday which was a blistering 110. I like the rain. I won’t like the blooming plants in a couple of days but I do like the rain.
What have been your previous experiences with religion? How do think that this does or does not relate to your experience with God as you understand God.
For a long time I hated God and still have an intense dislike of organized religion. Or perhaps it would be more correct to say that I don’t like the way some self-righteous individuals behave in the name of organized religion. But there are some organized religions that are out of control and I believe that those churches have lost sight of God and God’s love.
We had a nice big rainstorm last night. Today is humid but much cooler than yesterday which was a blistering 110. I like the rain. I won’t like the blooming plants in a couple of days but I do like the rain.
What have been your previous experiences with religion? How do think that this does or does not relate to your experience with God as you understand God.
For a long time I hated God and still have an intense dislike of organized religion. Or perhaps it would be more correct to say that I don’t like the way some self-righteous individuals behave in the name of organized religion. But there are some organized religions that are out of control and I believe that those churches have lost sight of God and God’s love.
July 20, 2009
Day 30
I went and visited with Dad on Saturday. He had asked for help with the “confuser” (aka computer) that he uses. So, I once again showed him how to make changes and where to find the information to make those types of changes. I wonder if the confusion he gets is from his vast background in computers or from his age.
I went and visited with Dad on Saturday. He had asked for help with the “confuser” (aka computer) that he uses. So, I once again showed him how to make changes and where to find the information to make those types of changes. I wonder if the confusion he gets is from his vast background in computers or from his age.
July 18, 2009
July 17, 2009
Day 27
I finally got the custom orthotic inserts this week. And they do make a difference. There is a whole new list of symptoms going on in my legs to deal with. But these should clear up as I adjust to the new “feet.”
What other people have helped you to see the unmanageability of your life? Do they believe in a Higher Power and if so describe their belief as far as you know of it.
Some yes and some no. I find that it is people that really want to help that make the difference.
I finally got the custom orthotic inserts this week. And they do make a difference. There is a whole new list of symptoms going on in my legs to deal with. But these should clear up as I adjust to the new “feet.”
What other people have helped you to see the unmanageability of your life? Do they believe in a Higher Power and if so describe their belief as far as you know of it.
Some yes and some no. I find that it is people that really want to help that make the difference.
July 15, 2009
Day 25
What was the religion that your family of origin practiced or claimed to be a part of?
I was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became a member at the age of 8 when I was told that I had to become a member to continue living with my family.
List the positive and negative aspects as you see it of your family’s religion.
Well, my parents have a real and true belief. However, that belief did not always cross over into practice. It is probably my single biggest gripe with the LDS church in general. They preach real well but they don’t practice so well.
Have you made a break with your family's religion or have you stayed with it? Explain why you have taken your particular course of action.
I have generally broken with organized religion due to an extensive history of abuse and neglect perpetrated on me by many fine upstanding church goers, including my parents.
What was the religion that your family of origin practiced or claimed to be a part of?
I was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became a member at the age of 8 when I was told that I had to become a member to continue living with my family.
List the positive and negative aspects as you see it of your family’s religion.
Well, my parents have a real and true belief. However, that belief did not always cross over into practice. It is probably my single biggest gripe with the LDS church in general. They preach real well but they don’t practice so well.
Have you made a break with your family's religion or have you stayed with it? Explain why you have taken your particular course of action.
I have generally broken with organized religion due to an extensive history of abuse and neglect perpetrated on me by many fine upstanding church goers, including my parents.
July 13, 2009
Day 23
Good news. Dannie is home from the hospital. Now to get her functional.
Am I ready to start Step 2? This Step will prompt me to define my relationship with God. Step 2 is “I believe that a power greater than myself restores me to health.” This power is not me, nor is it Susie, neither is it Danni or Karen. The time has come to advance to Step 2.
Good news. Dannie is home from the hospital. Now to get her functional.
Am I ready to start Step 2? This Step will prompt me to define my relationship with God. Step 2 is “I believe that a power greater than myself restores me to health.” This power is not me, nor is it Susie, neither is it Danni or Karen. The time has come to advance to Step 2.
July 11, 2009
July 11, 2009
Day 21
I read Chapter 5 in the Big Book today. It assumes that I am at Step 3. I’m not sure that I am ready to take this last commitment. I have always had a problem with letting go of control. And now I am facing the issue of having to do this alone. Susie and Danni don’t appear willing to help. And Don doesn’t really feel disconnected enough to allow me to take my own path. Not sure about John. I will try and find an online meeting and see how that works. I don’t want to be alone and have to do this by myself. But that is what I might have to do.
I read Chapter 5 in the Big Book today. It assumes that I am at Step 3. I’m not sure that I am ready to take this last commitment. I have always had a problem with letting go of control. And now I am facing the issue of having to do this alone. Susie and Danni don’t appear willing to help. And Don doesn’t really feel disconnected enough to allow me to take my own path. Not sure about John. I will try and find an online meeting and see how that works. I don’t want to be alone and have to do this by myself. But that is what I might have to do.
July 9, 2009
July 9, 2009
Day 19
Describe attempts that you have made in the past to control your addictive behaviors. How successful have they been? Do these attempts show the powerlessness that you have over your addictive behaviors?
Once, when I was in college, I gave up sugar. I wanted to see if I could do it and if it was doable. And I was able to do it. But I have not been able to do this since. I now have a real addiction and it is based in emotion. And I cannot figure out how to ferret out these emotions and heal them.
Describe attempts that you have made in the past to control your addictive behaviors. How successful have they been? Do these attempts show the powerlessness that you have over your addictive behaviors?
Once, when I was in college, I gave up sugar. I wanted to see if I could do it and if it was doable. And I was able to do it. But I have not been able to do this since. I now have a real addiction and it is based in emotion. And I cannot figure out how to ferret out these emotions and heal them.
July 8, 2009
Day 18
Back to work. What a weekend this was. Danni nearly OD’d on a new medication that her doctor gave her. Susan is looking completely worn out. Karen called last Thursday and asked Susie to stay with Danni. Turns out Danni had a new medication that nearly killed her. Susan got back home last night and is pretty much worn out. And now she might need to go back over. Danni is in a lot of pain and not getting any better.
On Sunday, I visited with Susan and Danni and talked about my addiction while I was over there. I get the feeling that while they understand the issues with sugar and overeating they really don’t care that I am having an addiction to this. So I am completely on my own with this 12 Step thing.
Back to work. What a weekend this was. Danni nearly OD’d on a new medication that her doctor gave her. Susan is looking completely worn out. Karen called last Thursday and asked Susie to stay with Danni. Turns out Danni had a new medication that nearly killed her. Susan got back home last night and is pretty much worn out. And now she might need to go back over. Danni is in a lot of pain and not getting any better.
On Sunday, I visited with Susan and Danni and talked about my addiction while I was over there. I get the feeling that while they understand the issues with sugar and overeating they really don’t care that I am having an addiction to this. So I am completely on my own with this 12 Step thing.
July 4, 2009
July 4, 2009
Day 14
Happy Independence Day!
The 233rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And the start of a really big fight with England. Which we won. WOOHOO!!
Last Thursday, one of my Grandpa Sirrine’s surviving brother’s passed away. His name was Clarence and he was called Bud. This leaves Kent as the last of that sibling group. He is currently living in an adult care center so may be following his brothers fairly soon.
Happy Independence Day!
The 233rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And the start of a really big fight with England. Which we won. WOOHOO!!
Last Thursday, one of my Grandpa Sirrine’s surviving brother’s passed away. His name was Clarence and he was called Bud. This leaves Kent as the last of that sibling group. He is currently living in an adult care center so may be following his brothers fairly soon.
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