Something Positive!

[AngieDoogles]

So in order to help us all stay focused on the positive, I thought it would be fun to have a "positives" thread where we can share all of the good things in our lives, no matter how big or small.

My positive today is that I have a few really awesome professors. :)

What is your positive for the day (or the week)?

[katepoet]

I have a great new student as of today!

[Mandy]

Great thread, Angie :thumbup: we all have something to be grateful for.

My positive is, i have some beautiful friends that are who they are in my company, i love them dearly.

[Janet]

I really have so many positives really, but I would have to say my positive for today is my friend Lynne.

[rivermom]

Great thread Angie. I have a long list....But if I take it day by day Id have to say I'm thankful today that hubby and I are heading out camping with my parents.

We are going to drinks lots of wine and carve pumpkins. Gotta love it!!

Hope everyone has a positive weekend. :p

[AngieDoogles]

Glad everyone likes the thread! :)

Sheryl, hope you have fun with your wine and pumpkins tonight! :2party: *we need a pumpkin smiley, lol*

My positive today is that IT'S FRIDAY!

[judy]

My positive for today is that Gracie Leigh is negative for giardia and so is Max.
Thank goodness!

[Tink]

My posiitive for today is that I'm enjoying the pups so much. Lily is going to be a handful for a while, but at least her problems are ones we can deal with.

I ran into a woman I know at the vets office today and she'd just gotten a diagnosis that spells early death on a 4 month old golden retirever pup that she recently bought to add to her breeding program. I felt SO bad for her, but so lucky for me.

[katepoet]

Wow, Tink, that's really hard for the woman with the sick pup. I'm glad you don't have to deal with that right now.

My brother and his wife breed Goldens in NJ - they recently found a good home for Libby who has retired from breeding :)

Good news? The rain is still coming down.

[AngieDoogles]

Traci and I are hanging out today doing "girly" stuff. :)

[Mandy]

We had a day of shopping in a big city, it was me, and my little family, we had a lot of fun, and a nice lunch together.

[katepoet]

I found some good online tutorials in economics to prep for the tutoring I have to do today.

[Janet]

My positive for today is that Gracie Leigh is negative for giardia and so is Max.
Thank goodness!

:thumbup: YEAH!!!:thumbup:

[Janet]

I went to an auction today and didn't spend a lot of money...!!

[DianaB]

I went to an auction today and didn't spend a lot of money...!!

So what did you get? Anything?

My daughter, Dae Lynn, and I went to an auction last weekend and she bought a really good washer and dryer and a Kirby sweeper. The sweeper cost her $30 and is fairly new and has a lot of accessories!!! I had to talk her into the sweeper but now that she's used it she loves it!!!

:thumbup: I guess that my positive for today is that my daughter has found a real cute little house to rent and is moving out this weekend. I'll miss having her around every day but she really needs to be out on her own. Her rent is very reasonable and the house is in good shape!!!

[AngieDoogles]

So what did you get? Anything?

My daughter, Dae Lynn, and I went to an auction last weekend and she bought a really good washer and dryer and a Kirby sweeper. The sweeper cost her $30 and is fairly new and has a lot of accessories!!! I had to talk her into the sweeper but now that she's used it she loves it!!!

:thumbup: I guess that my positive for today is that my daughter has found a real cute little house to rent and is moving out this weekend. I'll miss having her around every day but she really needs to be out on her own. Her rent is very reasonable and the house is in good shape!!!

How do you find out about auctions and where they are and such? I'd love to go to one, but I don't know where or when...

[Tink]

My positive today is that I have strong prospects for 3 of the remaining 5 pups.
I would LOVE to get them all sold soon so I can decide how to go ahead... I've really enjoyed this and would love to do it again with a spring litter, but I promised myself if the pups don't sell quickly I won't. So this gives me hope!

[Janet]

How do you find out about auctions and where they are and such? I'd love to go to one, but I don't know where or when...


They are usually advertised in the classifieds of your newspaper. They will have a listing of some of the main items in the sale and then there are tons of misc. Today my Mom came too and bought a really nice microwave (hers is starting to go out) for only $2.00. It was clean and works like a charm.

[Janet]

My positive today is that I have strong prospects for 3 of the remaining 5 pups.
I would LOVE to get them all sold soon so I can decide how to go ahead... I've really enjoyed this and would love to do it again with a spring litter, but I promised myself if the pups don't sell quickly I won't. So this gives me hope!


I know what you're saying Tink. Puppies are a lot of work and I was really glad all of mine found wonderful, loving homes. But now I'm ready for more and I'll have to wait until early 2008....bummer!:(

[judy]

My positive for today is that I'm sitting on my couch, with a comfy red quilt over my legs, Max is sleeping on the arm of the couch, the little one is in the dog bed, and I'm having a nice relaxing morning on 4WT. The cleaning woman was supposed to come today, but she must have gotten mixed up, so it's nice and quiet.

In about 15 minutes, I'll get up, get dressed, set up the dogs - and I'm off to get my hair done, go to the dentist (still going Marilyn?), get some groceries, and come home to get right back under this red quilt.

Life is so good!

[katepoet]

The new chiropractor I saw today did a very minor adjustment but my right leg is a little longer!

[AngieDoogles]

Hmm...my positive is similar to Judy's. I'm sitting here on 4wt, Marty cuddled up on my lap, and I'm done with class for today so there's nothing really pressing to do. It's a nice feeling!

[rivermom]

My positive today is 1/2 my house is scrubbed clean. Tomorrow hopefully my positive will be able to say "the other half is clean". :)

[Mandy]

My positive today is 1/2 my house is scrubbed clean. Tomorrow hopefully my positive will be able to say "the other half is clean". :)


Wanna come do mine? :D

[rivermom]

Wanna come do mine? :D

Are you kidding? Id LOVE to! :thumbup: (Bring it on!! But seriously Id doubt you and I would have time to clean....We'd be out seeing the town.) ;)

[Mandy]

Are you kidding? Id LOVE to! :thumbup: (Bring it on!! But seriously Id doubt you and I would have time to clean....We'd be out seeing the town.) ;)


Hahahaha you got that right for sure :D :cheers:

[katepoet]

The day I can do 1/2 a house in one day again, I'll invite y'all over to celebrate! Wow!

[DianaB]

How do you find out about auctions and where they are and such? I'd love to go to one, but I don't know where or when...

Like Janet said, they're in the newspaper. We have a pretty small town newspaper and they really stand out so they're easily seen. There's also a newspaper that's for a large area, kind of a trader newspaper, and it always has a lot of auctions within an hour or twos drive.

[AngieDoogles]

I will check that out Diana!

My positive today is that I get to see Mom in just a few minutes! I'm meeting her for her chemo, but at least I get to see her! It feels like it's been forever!!!

[Mandy]

I will check that out Diana!

My positive today is that I get to see Mom in just a few minutes! I'm meeting her for her chemo, but at least I get to see her! It feels like it's been forever!!!


Please give your mom a hug from me, and my girls :)

[Janet]

My positive for today is I'm just feeling good about being home and on the computer. I am doing laundry (bedclothes), while I'm typing. My positive for tonight will be fresh clean sheets to fall asleep on....oooohhh I love it!


Best wishes, love and hugs to Debbie during her Chemo treatment!!!!!

[Tink]

My positive for today is that the first of the puppies is leaving this afternoon for her new home with someone I really like. I got the 4th and final worming done, the shot was done last week, the puppy health records to go home with each of them are filled out and other than giving her a bath before she picks her up, she's all ready to go.

I'm waiting for final confirmation, but I believe there will be 2 going tonight. A cream girl and a white boy.

2 more go on Sunday.

OH and Lily is really doing noticeably better already! She's peeing easier, more at a time, and is getting spunkier. Amazingly, Moses is tolerating her better, and he even ate WITH one of her brothers last night out of HIS food bowl. He still growls like Chewbaka when she gets too close, but at least he's not snapping at her like he was. SO I have several positive things today! :)

[rivermom]

I will check that out Diana!

My positive today is that I get to see Mom in just a few minutes! I'm meeting her for her chemo, but at least I get to see her! It feels like it's been forever!!!

That is so great Angie!! I am thrilled for the both of you. :p


My positive for the day is the other half of my house is cleaned and I'm now drinking champagne while I clean out the frig.

[AngieDoogles]

Tink, sounds like things are going well for you and the puppies! :) Congrats!

Sheryl, WTG on the housecleaning! I bet you feel so productive! Now it's time to sit back and relax girl!

Another positive for me is that Mom is doing well. She got GREAT news about the size of her cancer. It has, after only one treatment, gotten noticeably smaller! It's pretty rare for this kind of result to happen after just a single treatment so her doctor was very happy! :):):)

[rivermom]

Tink, sounds like things are going well for you and the puppies! :) Congrats!

Sheryl, WTG on the housecleaning! I bet you feel so productive! Now it's time to sit back and relax girl!

Another positive for me is that Mom is doing well. She got GREAT news about the size of her cancer. It has, after only one treatment, gotten noticeably smaller! It's pretty rare for this kind of result to happen after just a single treatment so her doctor was very happy! :):):)

Angie - The news about your Mom is ALL OF OUR POSITIVE for the day. I am soooo happy for your Mom!! :thumbup:

[AngieDoogles]

Angie - The news about your Mom is ALL OF OUR POSITIVE for the day. I am soooo happy for your Mom!! :thumbup:


Aww, thanks Sheryl! It really made my day! :)

[Mandy]

That is so great Angie!! I am thrilled for the both of you. :p


My positive for the day is the other half of my house is cleaned and I'm now drinking champagne while I clean out the frig.


And YOU drink alone? I ALWAYS share with you :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :D

[Mandy]

Tink, sounds like things are going well for you and the puppies! :) Congrats!

Sheryl, WTG on the housecleaning! I bet you feel so productive! Now it's time to sit back and relax girl!

Another positive for me is that Mom is doing well. She got GREAT news about the size of her cancer. It has, after only one treatment, gotten noticeably smaller! It's pretty rare for this kind of result to happen after just a single treatment so her doctor was very happy! :):):)


I agree with Sheryl, that is wonderful wonderful news to all of us, and thats definatly a 4WT positive for today!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[AngieDoogles]

I agree with Sheryl, that is wonderful wonderful news to all of us, and thats definatly a 4WT positive for today!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

It's definitely something to be happy about! :)

[Mandy]

It's definitely something to be happy about! :)


Oh girl, i am excited, i have faith in your mom! She IS the best :thumbup: ;)

[Tink]

YEAHHHHHHHHhhhh It must be all the prayers working for Debbie.
Thanks for the great news!
That's exactly what we want to hear.

[Janet]

Wonderful news Angie!!! What a positive day this has been!!!!

[DianaB]

Debbie's news has certainly been the highlight of my day!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!

[katepoet]

So much good news!! Yippee! Yahooo!! Zippety-doo-dah-day!!:bravo: :congrats: :04:

[AngieDoogles]

Oops, I didn't mean to steal the thread. :o I was just happy about Mom's news. Feel free to continue to post your positives! I've really enjoyed reading all of the good things in everyone's life, big and small! Keep it up girls! :)

[Mandy]

You are by no means stealing the thread Angie, we are all very very happy, and that needs to be celebrated. :ghug: I'm happy, i can share in your joy!

[rivermom]

You are by no means stealing the thread Angie, we are all very very happy, and that needs to be celebrated. :ghug: I'm happy, i can share in your joy!


I agree whole heartedly :p

[judy]

Oh Angie! You made my day! Thank you.

Debbie,

Prayers and hugs for you!


CELEBRATION TIME:bravo:

[AngieDoogles]

I have several positives today!

~I got to sleep in
~Brendon has been super sweet
~Marty has been the biggest cuddler EVER today :)
~I'm getting lots of good advice from all of my "moms" on 4wt
~6 days till Maddie!

[rivermom]

positive for the day........I laughed before noon and soaking in a hot bubble bath as long as I wanted to.

[Tink]

My positives today are:

1. 2 more pups went to their new homes this morning and the families were really nice people. They were both so excited about getting their pups that they arrived early and stayed quite a while just visiting and playing with the whole litter.

2. I'm half done with my Christmas shopping and it's ALL paid in full, plus I have enough set aside to finish up without assuming any debt to get done. WHEW

3. My youngest has finally decided to enroll in college! She's decided she wants to be a counselor for troubled teens.

Yeeeeeeeeeeehawwwwwwwwwww!!!

[AngieDoogles]

I have a few more positives after checking the mail!

~The pictures for my family collage came today and I just finished putting it together!
~Marty's new clothes got here!!!

[judy]

Positives for the day:

My daughter called me!!! I'm still in shock. I'm going to post a thread about it.

I am so happy, but I need my adrenalin to settle down.

Angie,
Aren't you going to post pix of the pix and the clothes?

[AngieDoogles]

Positives for the day:

My daughter called me!!! I'm still in shock. I'm going to post a thread about it.

I am so happy, but I need my adrenalin to settle down.

Angie,
Aren't you going to post pix of the pix and the clothes?


Judy, what great news!!! I can't wait to read all about it!!! I am SO happy for you! YAY!!!!!! :ghug:

I will post pics soon. Hubby wanted to do a few other things before the "photo shoot"... silly boy!

[Mandy]

Oh Judy, i am really very very happy for you, thats a WONDERFUL positive!

[Mandy]

Ok... you girls have big positives, but thought ide share a few little ones of mine.

Chelsey won in 2 Halloween contests, on YT i posted the pic with a ciggy in her mouth, on the other site the mad GREEN rabbit pic. Soon as we found out, i told her SHE WON, she walked around swishing her little booty, Chanel did the booty dance for her, it was so freaking cute LOL

My second, and VERY IMPORTANT positive is, my son told my husband, and me on thursday night, that he would love to go back to playing drums!!!!!
He started playing when he was 10 years old, and stopped 2 years ago, he has played for the public a few times. He took private lessons, he really is an excellent drummer, and now a friend of his, has asked him to join hes band, they looking for a drummer, so he asked us what we thought about it.
On monday i'm enrolling him in for music school here in town, they give evening classes, my husband is looking for new drums for him, because i sold the ones he had.
He has such talent for this, we both told him to use hes talents, and never let them go to waste, he is now old enough to understand what we mean :)

[AngieDoogles]

Mandy, big or small, reading about the good things in your life (and the other ladies lives) really brings a smile to my face. That's why I love this thread. And besides, those aren't even small!!

Congrats to Chelsey and as for you son, how exciting!! You'll have to post a video of him playing. :)

Today's positives:
~I start taking the Seasonique today so hopefully that means less pain in the future.
~Brendon's dad is coming over today and his step-mom may be going to jail again. (This is DEFINITELY a positive. When she is home, she doesn't allow Brendon's dad or brother to have a relationship with him. They have to sneak around if they want to see him at all.)

[rivermom]

Mandy - That is great news about Collin. You will have to take some pics of him banging away on those drums. :cool: Ya never know - we all might be buying a cd later when his band hits it big!!


Angie - Why is Brendon's step Mom possibly going to jail (again)? :confused:
I hope the new medi works wonders for you too! Pain free is definitely a good thing! :thumbup:

[AngieDoogles]

Sheryl, she is a VERY evil woman. She has done SO many things that she deserves to go to jail for...what she ACTUALLY went to jail for was embezzlement. Twice! The first time she stole $30,000 in checks from a church she worked for (and an undetermined amount of cash) and the second time, she stole over $1,000 from a car company she worked for. I don't know all of the details this time, but it seems she's up to the same stuff again. Brendon was thrilled when he found out. (Pretty sad, but she really needs to be kept away from his younger brother.)

[katepoet]

I have been studying our justice system lately - I hope she gets some better rehab of some kind to straighten her out. Sounds like you all feel she is beyond hope. Have they tried psychiatric care?

[AngieDoogles]

I have been studying our justice system lately - I hope she gets some better rehab of some kind to straighten her out. Sounds like you all feel she is beyond hope. Have they tried psychiatric care?

If you had dealt with her, you'd feel she is beyond help as well. She practically tortured my husband when he was growing up. The things he's told me I shutter to even think about...

[katepoet]

I believe you - no doubt - just know that she'll be out again sometime.

I knew a man who was evil incarnate - drug dealer, murderer - once I was looking at him, listening to him talk about something - and flames appeared in his eyes - I swear it! I looked over my shoulder but there was nothing there to reflect in his eyes, just blue sky. I looked back and the flames were gone. Really spooked me. (No, I don't do drugs and yes, I had plenty of sleep.)

I do believe humans can make hell on earth when they choose evil.

Conversely, I believe we can be angelic, heavenly - when we choose compassion, love, empathy - and you are one of those angels, Angie. You are making a piece of heaven for your husband. So glad he has you!:40:

[rivermom]

Thanks Angie for explaining. I didn't wanna step on your toes or invade your privacy for asking. I was just sorta confused, LOL. (happens often) To give peace w/in Brendon and the family this might possibly be just what needs to happen.

She does sound like she's done some pretty amazingly wrong and hurtful things. Hopefully if she does go to that big ol slammer she will receive some needed help.

[katepoet]

Got two new jobs today - a GRE student and writing white papers for a firm that is getting into organic foods. Pretty cool stuff!

[rivermom]

My positive for the day.....I realized I am NOT insane!! :rolleyes: :) :D :p :cool:

[DianaB]

My positive for the day.....I realized I am NOT insane!! :rolleyes: :) :D :p :cool:

Sheryl, haven't you ever heard that insane people think that they're sane and that sane people think that they're insane? So......what are you again?

My Dad had mental problems and it always came up when he was having problems that he "was not insane". Sure......that's why we had to talk in whispers so the hearing devices couldn't pick up our voices!!! And why every person walking down the street was a hit man!! I have some pretty interesting stories I could tell about my Dad. He was paranoid schizophrenic.

[DianaB]

My positive for today is that my house is nice and clean because we had a church group over last night. I had cleaned and cleaned all weekend and now I get to relax and enjoy it!!! Yeah!!!!

[rivermom]

Sheryl, haven't you ever heard that insane people think that they're sane and that sane people think that they're insane? So......what are you again?

My Dad had mental problems and it always came up when he was having problems that he "was not insane". Sure......that's why we had to talk in whispers so the hearing devices couldn't pick up our voices!!! And why every person walking down the street was a hit man!! I have some pretty interesting stories I could tell about my Dad. He was paranoid schizophrenic.


Ok...now I'm freaked out again. CRAP! :D

[judy]

Ok...now I'm freaked out again. CRAP! :D


You sound totally sane to me. I don't think sanity is all that great anyway! If you're hearing voices in your head, and they're making you laugh - well then. what the h?

No - seriously - why are worrying about your sanity? You really do sound perfectly normal.

[judy]

Good news about the meds and good luck with them Angie! I'm sending you prayers that they work.

Diana, that is very exciting. My daughter sings and when she began teaching music, I was thrilled that she was using her gift.

My good news is that I'm going upstate Thursday morning and staying over until Friday. I'm going to drive around looking at some of the towns I'm thinking about.
I have to be there to get a feeling for it.

It will be fun to get away too!

[Mandy]

HAH! Judy, exactly! I dont mind being insane one tiny bit, it doesnt hurt lmao

[DianaB]

Ok...now I'm freaked out again. CRAP! :D

Sorry, Sheryl, I didn't mean to upset you!!!! You REALLY are sane as far as I'm concerned!! Really!!!!!!!......... You DON'T hear voices?...........Right?

[judy]

Sheryl,

Are you there? Or are the voices singing to you?

[Mandy]

Sorry, Sheryl, I didn't mean to upset you!!!! You REALLY are sane as far as I'm concerned!! Really!!!!!!!......... You DON'T hear voices?...........Right?


LOL ~ Diana, no panic girl, she's all in for fun ;)

[Mandy]

Sheryl,

Are you there? Or are the voices singing to you?


Hahahaha she's probably singing back to them :D

[AngieDoogles]

LOL. So many new posts since I was last here! You guys crack me up! Sheryl, you seem perfectly sane to me! (Well, other than the voices...) :p

Judy, I'll be up your way Friday and Saturday! :)

My positives: 4 days till Maddie! Marty got groomed today and looks OH so cute! I only had one class today. I register for next semester's classes soon and if all goes as planned, I will have ONLY Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes. A five day weekend every weekend is looking pretty good to me! :) Oh, and I'll still have 15 credit hours and it worked out so that I can do them all on 3 days. I love night classes!!!! :)

[DianaB]

Hahahaha she's probably singing back to them :D

:sidesplit: :sidesplit: :sidesplit: :sidesplit: :sidesplit:

[rivermom]

Sorry, Sheryl, I didn't mean to upset you!!!! You REALLY are sane as far as I'm concerned!! Really!!!!!!!......... You DON'T hear voices?...........Right?

Oh my gosh Diana...No you did NOT upset me in the least. I was joking! That is why I put all the smily faces. Oh please no worries.

Of course I don't hear voices. LOL - i never said that. You were talking about your Dad hearing voices and whispering. Now watch...Now I might be starting to hear voices though, hahahahhaha (kidding)

Really - I was joking. Hugs!!! :p

[rivermom]

LOL. So many new posts since I was last here! You guys crack me up! Sheryl, you seem perfectly sane to me! (Well, other than the voices...) :p

Judy, I'll be up your way Friday and Saturday! :)

My positives: 4 days till Maddie! Marty got groomed today and looks OH so cute! I only had one class today. I register for next semester's classes soon and if all goes as planned, I will have ONLY Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes. A five day weekend every weekend is looking pretty good to me! :) Oh, and I'll still have 15 credit hours and it worked out so that I can do them all on 3 days. I love night classes!!!! :)


I DON'T hear voices. Goodness ladies. ;)

[rivermom]

You sound totally sane to me. I don't think sanity is all that great anyway! If you're hearing voices in your head, and they're making you laugh - well then. what the h?

No - seriously - why are worrying about your sanity? You really do sound perfectly normal.

It was a joke...that's all. As I told Diana and Angie, I am NOT hearing voices. :D
I'm not worrying about my sanity. Oh trust me, I've got issues just as we all do but really I am normal. Just normal....bummer cuz it could be interesting if I wasn't, LOL :p

[rivermom]

LOL ~ Diana, no panic girl, she's all in for fun ;)


Mandy knows me all too well. :D

[AngieDoogles]

It was a joke...that's all. As I told Diana and Angie, I am NOT hearing voices. :D


Uh huh. Sure. We believe you. Really.

lol :p

[rivermom]

Uh huh. Sure. We believe you. Really.

lol :p


LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:

[Mandy]

Oh Sheryl, you and i will go to the funny farm together, now wouldnt that be a blast? :yelrotflmao:

[AngieDoogles]

Oh Sheryl, you and i will go to the funny farm together, now wouldnt that be a blast? :yelrotflmao:

Oh oh oh! Can I come too?? :excited:

[katepoet]

I'll come visit you all and bring home made cookies!

[Tink]

My positive for this morning.

I got a call from a couple who saw the pups last weekend. They made an appointment to come back on Saturday and pick theirs out! They're torn between 2 and said they might have to take both so they each get their way. LOL (I wish!)

They've been looking for a long time and had seen many litters prior to mine. They said they hadn't seen any that looked as healthy, friendly or better socialized, so they decided to buy from me. :D Now THAT's what I like to hear!

[DianaB]

My positive for this morning.

I got a call from a couple who saw the pups last weekend. They made an appointment to come back on Saturday and pick theirs out! They're torn between 2 and said they might have to take both so they each get their way. LOL (I wish!)

They've been looking for a long time and had seen many litters prior to mine. They said they hadn't seen any that looked as healthy, friendly or better socialized, so they decided to buy from me. :D Now THAT's what I like to hear!

That's great, Tink!!!! Your pups DO look nice and healthy and you have a reason to be proud!! You're a good breeder and people are seeing it!!!!

[AngieDoogles]

My positive is that I just got a wonderful email from my mom! And of course that we leave to get Maddie in three days...

[rivermom]

Hmmmmm today's kinda been a messed up day so I have to really think what my positive was............................................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ...................Got it! I talked to both my sons today and told them I loved them. :p

[AngieDoogles]

Sheryl, in one of my classes a few semesters ago, we had to say a positive at the beginning of every class. On days when it was difficult to think of one, the generic response was "I'm here" or "I'm alive". If you think about it, those in and of themselves are positives. So if you ever can't think of one...there ya go! :)

[katepoet]

Good ones, Angie.

[Janet]

It has been quite some time since I've been on this thread...so here goes. My positive for today is I've 'let something go' and will not let it interfere with my life anymore....

[Mandy]

It has been quite some time since I've been on this thread...so here goes. My positive for today is I've 'let something go' and will not let it interfere with my life anymore....


Good for you girl :thumbup: ;)

[rivermom]

It has been quite some time since I've been on this thread...so here goes. My positive for today is I've 'let something go' and will not let it interfere with my life anymore....


And sometimes that is the BEST thing to do....Good for you Janet!! ;)

[rivermom]

Sheryl, in one of my classes a few semesters ago, we had to say a positive at the beginning of every class. On days when it was difficult to think of one, the generic response was "I'm here" or "I'm alive". If you think about it, those in and of themselves are positives. So if you ever can't think of one...there ya go! :)


That's an excellent way to start the class off Angie. I think it's great also that you started this thread. Many of us can get wrapped up into our own personal issues/life that it fogs our ability to see our "positives". Thank you for the reminder to remember!!!!!! :thumbup: ( the day is still young so i will get back later with my positive. :rolleyes: )

[rivermom]

Mandy dear, it has been since last Saturday since you've given us a positive. Get busy girl! LOL :cool:

[Tink]

My positive today is that

1. The wind has finally died down and the sun is out.

2. All of my remaining puppies have round fat bellies and are doing very well.

3. My son is so happy about being engaged that he bought his lady roses last night on his way home from work; which made her happy too! Young love is just fun to watch. LOL

[Janet]

My positive for today is that .....I'm alive

[Mandy]

Mandy dear, it has been since last Saturday since you've given us a positive. Get busy girl! LOL :cool:


It is? Thats almost a week? Good grief, where have i been?:yelrotflmao: Okok... lets see.... apart from having a lazy week, i'm doing pretty good, and not feeling guilty about doing ALAP :yelrotflmao:
Talking to and seeing my bestest friend daily just makes my day, her and i talk about everything, and anything, i'm REALLY Blessed:thumbup:

[AngieDoogles]

I really enjoy reading everyone's positives. I think this is my favorite thread here. :) Keep 'em coming!

My positive: I'm giving a speech tonight and then I'll be a lot less stressed! Also, Brendon and I booked our hotel for when we go to NJ to pick up Maddie! We got a huge discount since Bren's dad works for a hotel chain. :)

[Janet]

I can also add that my son gave me the best hug before he went off to work. I really needed it.

[rivermom]

I too really enjoying reading this thread. Like Angie, it's my favorite too, and as she said "keep em coming".

My positive, let's see.....This morning I hugged my husband and really meant it. Does that make any sense at all? LOL It just felt gooooood. :p

[katepoet]

The leaves are still beautiful here in Virginia!

[Janet]

My positive for the day... my dogs just want to cuddle even more for some reason today.

[Mandy]

My positive for the day... my dogs just want to cuddle even more for some reason today.


Awwww they love their mommy :) :) :) sweet;) give them all a hug from me.

[Janet]

I sure will, they are just staying so close today. huh, maybe I should be worried..lol

[Mandy]

I sure will, they are just staying so close today. huh, maybe I should be worried..lol


Nah dont worry, they feel their mommy isnt feeling herself ;)

[DianaB]

I sure will, they are just staying so close today. huh, maybe I should be worried..lol

They probably can sense that you're not feeling well today and want to give you some extra lovin'.

[rivermom]

The fur kids really do know when we are not at our best. Keep them by your side Janet, they will comfort you. Hugs. :hug:

[Mandy]

Tell ya, they understand us better then some male species at times, that i know :D

[rivermom]

Tell ya, they understand us better then some male species at times, that i know :D


Got that right chicky!! :thumbup:

[Mandy]

Got that right chicky!! :thumbup:


Ay bella, you know we're on the same level :D

[rivermom]

All this jibber jabber I've done and i forgot my daily positive.

It is that I laughed so hard today I pee'd. :D **life is good**

[Mandy]

All this jibber jabber I've done and i forgot my daily positive.

It is that I laughed so hard today I pee'd. :D **life is good**


LOL ~ care to share what made you Pee?? :D

[DianaB]

All this jibber jabber I've done and i forgot my daily positive.

It is that I laughed so hard today I pee'd. :D **life is good**


:sidesplit: :sidesplit: :sidesplit: :sidesplit: :eek: Uh Oh!!!!!

[rivermom]

LOL ~ care to share what made you Pee?? :D

Sure! Having the ability to process so much that makes absolutely no sense to anyone but those whom matter.

[rivermom]

:sidesplit: :sidesplit: :sidesplit: :sidesplit: :eek: Uh Oh!!!!!


Diana - I swear they taint the water w/ something here in the midwest. :D

[Mandy]

Sure! Having the ability to process so much that makes absolutely no sense to anyone but those whom matter.

:D do i dare ask more?

[DianaB]

Diana - I swear they taint the water w/ something here in the midwest. :D

Do you mean that the water makes us pee when we laugh :eek: or that the water makes us silly? :confused:

[Mandy]

ROFL ~ you'll have to bottle some up, and send it to me to try it out ;)

[DianaB]

ROFL ~ you'll have to bottle some up, and send it to me to try it out ;)

But what if she meant that it makes you pee when you laugh? Do you want to try it then?

[Mandy]

But what if she meant that it makes you pee when you laugh? Do you want to try it then?


Uhm... yes ... because, we have to try EVERYTHING once in life :D

[DianaB]

Uhm... yes ... because, we have to try EVERYTHING once in life :D

I'll bring you a bottle when we have our get-together!! Oh, wait.......:eek: Maybe I better not!!!!

[rivermom]

Uhm... yes ... because, we have to try EVERYTHING once in life :D



We only live once. ;)

I'm just in a silly mood today Diana - Pardon my behavior please. I realize i have a real dry sense of humor sometimes. :o

[DianaB]

We only live once. ;)

I'm just in a silly mood today Diana - Pardon my behavior please. I realize i have a real dry sense of humor sometimes. :o

Must be the water because I'm in a silly mood today too. I'm really suppose to be getting ready for a garage sale this weekend but I'm having too much fun on here. The girls are going to be upset with me!!:cool: .......Oh, well!!!!!

[katepoet]

Here's my positive - you are all making me laugh!!!

Thanks!

[Tink]

My positives today:

1. That dh just called and is about a half hr from being home for the weekend. I am home by myself till then, so we will actually have the house to ourselves when he gets here!!! :eek: That doesn't happen often.

2. I got to sneak a nap this afternoon.

3. I have a couple who was here last weekend coming to pick up their puppy on Saturday and 2 more trying to set appointments to look at them.

[rivermom]

My positives today:

1. That dh just called and is about a half hr from being home for the weekend. I am home by myself till then, so we will actually have the house to ourselves when he gets here!!! :eek: That doesn't happen often.

2. I got to sneak a nap this afternoon.

3. I have a couple who was here last weekend coming to pick up their puppy on Saturday and 2 more trying to set appointments to look at them.



Awwww - Romance at Tink's home this weekend. Shhhhh we promise we wont disturb you, LOL. Have a wonderful weekend .:2cute:

[DianaB]

I think that you're right, Sheryl. She's got a nap in her system and they have the house all to themselves!!!!! Have fun!!!!

[katepoet]

Romance is in the air! I think I'll stop and get a rose for my man today, just to perk him up.

[Mandy]

or a nice bunch of tulips :D my husband loves tulips :D nice fresh ones:D

[katepoet]

Go for it, Mandy! Flowers bring out their sweetness!

[Mandy]

It does? Never noticed :confused:

[rivermom]

Go for it, Mandy! Flowers bring out their sweetness!


Brings out something that's for sure! :p

[Mandy]

Brings out something that's for sure! :p


Got to try this tonight!! :lol2:

[katepoet]

Call it what you will, it ain't half-bad!!!

[DianaB]

Brings out something that's for sure! :p

Sheryl, are you still drinking the water there???? Maybe you need to switch to bottled!!!!

[Mandy]

Sheryl, are you still drinking the water there???? Maybe you need to switch to bottled!!!!


Think she might have added something else to the water :yelrotflmao:

[Janet]

Let's see, my positive for today is I was able to talk with a very good friend on the phone this morning. It was so nice being able to share.

[DianaB]

Let's see, my positive for today is I was able to talk with a very good friend on the phone this morning. It was so nice being able to share.

That's funny, Janet, because my postive for today was that I, also, got to talk to a very dear friend on the phone!!!!

[Janet]

Well, then I say we are two very lucky ladies!! :)

[Tink]

I sold another pup tonight! Once the one tomorrow goes, I'll be down to 3... unless the couple tomorrow can't come to a decision between the 2 they like and end up taking both as the man joked about. lol I'd LOVE it if they bought 2!

Yeeehawwwww

[katepoet]

Whoopie, Tink! Congrats!

I am going to have to turn down a job offer that is really good but I am not quite ready for the physical stress - getting close though! And at least I got the offer!

[rivermom]

Sheryl, are you still drinking the water there???? Maybe you need to switch to bottled!!!!



Only a wee little bit. ;)

[Gina]

Wow girls, Looks like I missed a great post in here.... I went back and reread everything.. Lots of friendly banter...lol

I have a postive but it happened last week, and if I may brag. My daughter whom is in her third year of college and is graduating this year. She did four years in three in order to get accepted into medical school. She is God willing going to be an optometrist. She takes her medical test in Dec. so ladies say a prayer please she came this far and is so stressed out. My husband and I went to a dinner at the school in her honor, she made the chemistry honor society. I am very proud of her. I just had to brag.. :)

[rivermom]

Wow girls, Looks like I missed a great post in here.... I went back and reread everything.. Lots of friendly banter...lol

I have a postive but it happened last week, and if I may brag. My daughter whom is in her third year of college and is graduating this year. She did four years in three in order to get accepted into medical school. She is God willing going to be an optometrist. She takes her medical test in Dec. so ladies say a prayer please she came this far and is so stressed out. My husband and I went to a dinner at the school in her honor, she made the chemistry honor society. I am very proud of her. I just had to brag.. :)


That is really something Gina! Congrats to your daughter for doing so well and her upcoming graduation!! :thumbup: Congrats to you and hubby for all your hard work and backing to your daughter. :p

You brag all you want - that's a huge deal!!!! :cool:

[rivermom]

I was busy yesterday so didn't get my "positive" in. It would be I had a great time horse back riding/laughing/and just relaxing.

Today's positive is I am spending some time with our BBBS Little. It's going to be a good day. ;)

[katepoet]

Congratulations, Gina! How exciting!

River - what is a BBBS Little?

[Mandy]

My positive for today, got up early, went gorcerie shopping, came back home, my parents had arrived for a visit, we had a nice time together, laughed, joked, and got some serious talking done.
This evening, my husband, and i went out for dinner, and had a good conversation about a lot of things.

[Tink]

The Apricot pup just left for his new home.
The couple finally decided on him. (He's the one the lady had wanted from the start... surprise surprise.) :) So now I'm down to 3 male pups left to sell. 1 white, and 2 cream/honey.

Yeahhhh

[rivermom]

Congratulations, Gina! How exciting!

River - what is a BBBS Little?


It is the Big Brother Big Sister Program mentoring a small child.

We had such a good day together. It just warms my heart. :p

[Forgivenmom5]

I am feeling well today. I also talked to Angela earlier today and she was about ten minutes away from Maddie's house. They were spending the day with them and then leaving with Maddie.

[katepoet]

Everyone has so much going on - it's great to hear about it all.

River - thanks for the volunteer work - you are making the world better for all of us. What do you enjoy most about BBBSL? Is there something you really like to do with your little friend? What is hardest about it?

[rivermom]

Everyone has so much going on - it's great to hear about it all.

River - thanks for the volunteer work - you are making the world better for all of us. What do you enjoy most about BBBSL? Is there something you really like to do with your little friend? What is hardest about it?


Thanks. I don't know about making the world a better place, but I do know it brightens a childs day. Doing so is what I enjoy most. Our outtings together are anything from lunch and a movie to simple days of hanging out together. Our relationship has grown and the only difficult aspect would be trying to schedule our time together within our busy lives.

[katepoet]

I always find the hard part of working with "my kids" is that I can't fix everything for them. I am sure what you do will never be forgotten. The space away from stress and worry when one is just accepted and allowed to be a kid is often the most important in a child's life.

[katepoet]

Forgot my positive - let's see - I don't have to go out to do work today - all here on the computer so I can get more done :)

[Mandy]

We had a nice lazy/cosy morning with just the 3 of us, talking, had breakfast, and just hang around. I cooked a batch of food for the fur kids, and watched a movie. Late this afternoon, we went to a restaurant, and had a hot/cold buffet, had some drinks, and laughs, it was good all round.

[rivermom]

We had a nice lazy/cosy morning with just the 3 of us, talking, had breakfast, and just hang around. I cooked a batch of food for the fur kids, and watched a movie. Late this afternoon, we went to a restaurant, and had a hot/cold buffet, had some drinks, and laughs, it was good all round.


What a great day! :thumbup:

My positive would be that my hubby and I finished water sealing/staining the deck.

[AngieDoogles]

Maddie's home!!! Enough said... :)

[katepoet]

Post those pictures soon, Angie!

[rivermom]

Maddie's home!!! Enough said... :)


Glad you are all home safe and sound. :thumbup: Kisses and hugs to Maddie. :p

[AngieDoogles]

Today's positive: The babies are getting along great and Maddie doesn't seem sad anymore! :)

[Mandy]

Today's positive: The babies are getting along great and Maddie doesn't seem sad anymore! :)


WONDERFUL wonderful! That little girl just knows she walked into one beautiful family and a beautiful life!! :thumbup:

[rivermom]

Today's positive: The babies are getting along great and Maddie doesn't seem sad anymore! :)


Maddie and Marty are two very lucky Yorkies. :p

[judy]

WELCOME HOME LITTLE MADDIE

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW SISTER MARTY

WHAT A GREAT DAY


:1luvu: :congrats: :hearts6: :hearts6: :hearts6: :congrats: :1luvu:

:ghug:

[katepoet]

Glad Maddie's finding her way so easily. She's a lucky puppy!

I am having fun today - that's my positive - who'd have thunk it?

[rivermom]

My positive today is hubby and I having date night. Quiet dinner, relaxing conversation, Just "us" time. :1luvu:

[Mandy]

My positive today is hubby and I having date night. Quiet dinner, relaxing conversation, Just "us" time. :1luvu:


WOOOOHOOOOOOOOO what music you gonna listen to - please make sure it's not Engelbert Humperdinck "plz release me" better to whisper sweet nothings in hes ear ;)
ENJOY!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: ;)

[Mandy]

Oops, forgot my positive.

I worked in the garden in the am, and part of the afternoon, it's now winter ready - oh and i cleaned windows.... but brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it was cold :eek:

[rivermom]

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOO what music you gonna listen to - please make sure it's not Engelbert Humperdinck "plz release me" better to whisper sweet nothings in hes ear ;)
ENJOY!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: ;)


LOL!! I wish I knew what the song was. :)

[Gina]

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOO what music you gonna listen to - please make sure it's not Engelbert Humperdinck "plz release me" better to whisper sweet nothings in hes ear ;)
ENJOY!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: ;)


Mandy you are cracking me up!! now Im singing that freaking song...:yelrotflmao: :yelrotflmao: :yelrotflmao: :yelrotflmao:

[Tink]

It's sunny, 55 degrees, and mid November in Wisconsin! That's amazing in itself.

My 19 yr old dd has been sick the past 2 days with her wisdom teeth coming in and an ovarian cyst acting up again, but is looking far better today so that's another positive.

I won an auction at Ebay on a brand new power convertor/invertor for DH for Christmas. It retails for $349 and with shipping included I got it for $127... so that's a Big savings! It will allow him to hook it up in his semi so he can power a tv, coffeemaker, microwave, etc. I figure as much time as he spends in the truck he should have a few more comforts of home. It should arrive today or tomorrow so I can get it hid before he gets home. :) My puppy money is coming in handy for Christmas shopping!

My oldest granddaughter is in second grade. She's got grandparents day coming up on Friday at school, so has invited me to come spend the night Thursday night and go to school with her on Friday.

[Mandy]

LOL!! I wish I knew what the song was. :)

Oh Lordy, i'll copy a cd for ya ;) Just dont sing it out LOUD when hubby is around LOL

[Mandy]

Mandy you are cracking me up!! now Im singing that freaking song...:yelrotflmao: :yelrotflmao: :yelrotflmao: :yelrotflmao:


HAHAHAHA Gina, i know that song by heart - my neighbour used to put the song on repeat for an hour while she was hoovering, singing on the top of her lungs LMAO

[rivermom]

[QUOTE=Mandy]Oh Lordy, i'll copy a cd for ya ;) Just dont sing it out LOUD when hubby is around LOL[/QUOTE


Mandy you are soooo funny! :D

[AngieDoogles]

Today's positive: I'm loving being able to spend time with my hubby and the babies. :)

[rivermom]

Great day!! Today I pack my suitcase as I am flying out tomorrow to visit my oldest son in Washington! :plane:

[judy]

Here Sheryl:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rCZO9xeYA8g

Now that song is going to be stuck in your head though. Have a good trip!

[AngieDoogles]

Great day!! Today I pack my suitcase as I am flying out tomorrow to visit my oldest son in Washington! :plane:

Have fun!!!

My positive: I'm finally getting around to doing some work that I've procrastinated...

[highlans]

Thanks Judy was trying to look for this, oh has taken me back a few years to think I used to swoon over this guy:o

[judy]

Everyone's positives are so nice!

Mine is that my daughter has been calling, my granddaughter, Mackenzie, called me twice. The baby, Kassidy, keeps getting on the phone with her little 5 year old voice saying "I love you Grandma Judy." It just is so good. Brandon, who is 6, and all boy, can't be bothered, but keeps yelling "I love you," so I can hear him.

I ordered 3 platters of side dishes to be delivered on Tuesday. I have to go to Toys R Us for their presents as soon as I find out what Brandon wants. What a waste of money! They have more toys than they'll ever need. But, that's for another thread.

I'm going up on Wednesday and leaving on Friday. Short and sweet.

I'm going to give my daughter a check for a house warming gift.

I still can't believe it!

Her husband got on the phone for a minute to talk to her. I said Hi to him. His response was less than warm, but I have to expect that and not react.

I'm really praying that it goes smoothly.

[AngieDoogles]

I'm so excited for you Judy! I'm sorry he wasn't very warm to you, but at least you get to hear those sweet little grandbabies tell you how much they love you and you get to have a relationship with your daughter. I'd say it's worth it to just bite your tongue and ignore him...He's the one missing out by being mean to you!

[Mandy]

I'm very excited for you Judy, remember, it's NOT about him, it's about your own babies, he is just "the spare wheel" and it's not your duty to go out of your way for him, he is way younger, and needs to bring up respect for you.

[katepoet]

Sounds like you have got dealing with it down pat, Judy. Keep on keeping it even keeled with him and have a fabulous time! Know you will :)

[rivermom]

Here Sheryl:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rCZO9xeYA8g

Now that song is going to be stuck in your head though. Have a good trip!


Oh Judy, LOL it already is. Mandy played it for me early this am over the web cam. :D But thanks to you too, it'll never go away. hahahaha :p

[rivermom]

I'm very excited for you Judy, remember, it's NOT about him, it's about your own babies, he is just "the spare wheel" and it's not your duty to go out of your way for him, he is way younger, and needs to bring up respect for you.


Yup for sure!!

Have fun Judy!!

[Janet]

My positive for today is they are FINALLY going to run some test on my mom to see where she may be bleeding.

[katepoet]

Here's a positive - someone canceled a session today so I have time to get other things caught up! (I need a secretary!!!!!)

[Tink]

Greg and I have made reservations to go to his company Christmas party for the first time in many years. They're having a banquet, driver awards, a dance, and we're all staying in the hotel at a casino. Having never been in a casino before, we're rather looking forward to it.
We never go anywhere... have never taken a vacation... so for us this is quite an event! LOL

[katepoet]

And all those young people stay and take care of your animals so the two of you go by yourselves? Amazing! Congratulations, Tink! You deserve a break!

[AngieDoogles]

I just signed up for my classes and I got the exact schedule I wanted!!! WOOT!

[judy]

Greg and I have made reservations to go to his company Christmas party for the first time in many years. They're having a banquet, driver awards, a dance, and we're all staying in the hotel at a casino. Having never been in a casino before, we're rather looking forward to it.
We never go anywhere... have never taken a vacation... so for us this is quite an event! LOL


How romantic Tink! He sounds like a great guy and we know you're wonderful.
A good marriage is a blessing! I hope you have the time of your life!

I also love the Christmas gifts you're giving him. They're so thoughtful.

[judy]

My positive for today is they are FINALLY going to run some test on my mom to see where she may be bleeding.


Prayers dear Janet! I hope the tests are not painful.

[judy]

I will do my best to just smile and pay him no mind! I got what I wanted. I am nervous though because if he gets mad enough and tell her to make me leave, I don't know how strong she is.


I don't care what he says, I just hope and pray that she doesn't. I don't think she'll do that to the children though. It seems to be very important to her that they have me in their lives.

Anyway, thanks for the advice - it's very true!

[katepoet]

Compared to my students here, you got lucky, Angie. Couldn't have happened to a nicer gal!

[AngieDoogles]

It's Thursday!! (aka my Friday) :D

[rivermom]

Positive = Get to hug my son today. :ittysmooch: (Those of you who get to hug your children daily, enjoy it....I don't get to do it very often so I'm gonna hug him out!!) :p

[Mandy]

Positive = Get to hug my son today. :ittysmooch: (Those of you who get to hug your children daily, enjoy it....I don't get to do it very often so I'm gonna hug him out!!) :p


Enjoy your time girl, i know you will have a blast! Hug him to pieces ;) and hugs from me!!

[judy]

That's so nice Sheryl! Hug away!

My positive is that my dogs are laying nicely together on the couch near me - the jealousy is passing slowly. Now she gets jealous if I kiss him (she's at that 5 month puppy stage). I love having two.

I'm also going to the dentist, which is a good thing because it brings me closer to finishing.

Oh...and I got a check for $360.00 unexpectedly for some medical bills last week and one for $115.00 yesterday because I seem to have overpaid a bill ?????? I did?
Whatever. Thanksgiving is now paid for!

I also got quite a few really nicely priced condo listings located in a lovely little town,
Hyde Park.

And, last but not least, at least they found out what's wrong with Janet's Mom.

[AngieDoogles]

That's so nice Sheryl! Hug away!

My positive is that my dogs are laying nicely together on the couch near me - the jealousy is passing slowly. Now she gets jealous if I kiss him (she's at that 5 month puppy stage). I love having two.

I'm also going to the dentist, which is a good thing because it brings me closer to finishing.

Oh...and I got a check for $360.00 unexpectedly for some medical bills last week and one for $115.00 yesterday because I seem to have overpaid a bill ?????? I did?
Whatever. Thanksgiving is now paid for!

I also got quite a few really nicely priced condo listings located in a lovely little town,
Hyde Park.

And, last but not least, at least they found out what's wrong with Janet's Mom.

Congrats Judy! That's all really exciting!!! :)

[Tink]

Since my Mom and oldest daughter and her family live in the same town just over an hr away,
I'm taking my Mom out to eat tonight then spending the night at her place.
In the morning she and I will go to my granddaughters school for grandparents day.
So I'll get to see 3 generations of my family in the next 24 hrs. :)

On my way back home I will stop in the city and do a little shopping.

[AngieDoogles]

Since my Mom and oldest daughter and her family live in the same town just over an hr away,
I'm taking my Mom out to eat tonight then spending the night at her place.
In the morning she and I will go to my granddaughters school for grandparents day.
So I'll get to see 3 generations of my family in the next 24 hrs. :)

On my way back home I will stop in the city and do a little shopping.

Tink, that sounds like so much fun!!

[judy]

Since my Mom and oldest daughter and her family live in the same town just over an hr away,
I'm taking my Mom out to eat tonight then spending the night at her place.
In the morning she and I will go to my granddaughters school for grandparents day.
So I'll get to see 3 generations of my family in the next 24 hrs. :)

On my way back home I will stop in the city and do a little shopping.


Tink,

Enjoy every minute of your wonderful family (and shop till you drop!).

[DianaB]

Sheryl... There's nothing more special than hugs from our little grandchildren, so hug away on him!!!!!!

Judy... Yeah!!!! Getting money back is like a gift that you didn't know was coming!!! That's great news!!!!\

Tink...I hope that you had a great day at Grandparents Day! Any time I do something at the grade school where my grandchildren are they always like to "show" me off. It makes both of us feel good. What a special day to see so many of your family!!!

[Mandy]

That's so nice Sheryl! Hug away!

My positive is that my dogs are laying nicely together on the couch near me - the jealousy is passing slowly. Now she gets jealous if I kiss him (she's at that 5 month puppy stage). I love having two.

I'm also going to the dentist, which is a good thing because it brings me closer to finishing.

Oh...and I got a check for $360.00 unexpectedly for some medical bills last week and one for $115.00 yesterday because I seem to have overpaid a bill ?????? I did?
Whatever. Thanksgiving is now paid for!

I also got quite a few really nicely priced condo listings located in a lovely little town,
Hyde Park.

And, last but not least, at least they found out what's wrong with Janet's Mom.


Thats wonderful, it's always nice to get money back unexpectedly. Congrats girl, and enjoy ;)

[AngieDoogles]

Almost done with my Child Welfare paper! Only 2 pages to go!!

[judy]

Today's positive is that I finally had time to come onto 4WT.

I also found a great website SlickDeals.net and ordered an ab exerciser chair for
$33.00. Even if I don't do the exercises, it looks like a really comfy TV chair.

I bid on 3 different HDTV's on e-Bay, none of which I'll win, but some day....

I'm going to get up and do the packing, bathe Max, and whatever other preparation
for my trip Wednesday. Aaaaaaannnnyyyy minute now, I'm going to get started.
I really mean it! Well, soon. anyway.

[Janet]

I haven't been very faithful to this thread...so here goes..

One of my positives is my Mom is feeling really good today (thanks Judy for your earlier post).

I had the time to sit and plan out what days I need to do what, to get ready for Thanksgiving.

Another positive is the feeling I got when I ready these posts today. What a great bunch of ladies there are on this site.

[DianaB]

My positive for today is that I finally got a good nights sleep and I think that I'm about over my cold!!!! Yeah!!!!!

[katepoet]

Busy ladies!! Glad you feel better, Diana! Take your elderberry to keep those bugs away. (Obviously, if I swore, I'd swear by it, but since I don't, I just highly recommend it!)

I am working away and so glad for this 10 minute break visiting all of you. My hands were too swollen to type a little while ago but they have calmed down so here I go!

[Mandy]

My positive for today.

I spoke with my son's Godfather today, he still lives on the other side of the world, he is the sweetest, most kindhearted man ever. We have not seen him in 15 years, but he said he is coming over in june/july of next year. :thumbup:

Yesterday i spoke with hes Godmom, and told her about this site, hopefully she will join soon. :) :)

[Janet]

My positive for today:

My bus kids were really good and are happily anticipating Thanksgiving AND
I had Oprah on and just got to listen to Josh Groban sing Silent Night....my what a voice he has.

[Tink]

My positive today has got to be the fantastic level of caring and support I've gotten from friends today about my daughters news.It helps a lot to not feel as if I'm wading in these murky waters all alone.

It's also helped that Katie herself took several steps today to get to a dr, arrange for pregnancy counseling, called and told her dad what's going on, and got good support and information from her own friends who have been in her shoes.

I always try to value my friends, but they're never more appreciated than when I truly need them and they're here for me.

[DianaB]

My positive today has got to be the fantastic level of caring and support I've gotten from friends today about my daughters news.It helps a lot to not feel as if I'm wading in these murky waters all alone.

It's also helped that Katie herself took several steps today to get to a dr, arrange for pregnancy counseling, called and told her dad what's going on, and got good support and information from her own friends who have been in her shoes.

I always try to value my friends, but they're never more appreciated than when I truly need them and they're here for me.

Tink, that's what this forum is all about.....friends helping friends. I'm glad that we've been able to reach out and help you during this time. You're not alone with how you feel. Some of us have been where you're at or where your daughter's at. You know that we're still here if you need us!! :hug:

[katepoet]

You have given your daughter the tools she needs to be an adult and she is rising to the challenge. I wouldn't have expected any less from a daughter of yours, Tink.

[rivermom]

My positive for today.

I spoke with my son's Godfather today, he still lives on the other side of the world, he is the sweetest, most kindhearted man ever. We have not seen him in 15 years, but he said he is coming over in june/july of next year. :thumbup:

Yesterday i spoke with hes Godmom, and told her about this site, hopefully she will join soon. :) :)


This is great Mandy!!!! 15 years is such a long time, wow!

[Forgivenmom5]

I had my third chemo today. I have one Dec. 11 and that will be the last really strong one. I will see the surgeon after that to see if the surgery is possible then but that is not likely. At least then the other 4 chemo's will be a lot lighter so not as much nausea and fatigue. My levels are still up so they haven't dropped during either one of my treatments. God is good.:)

[katepoet]

Congratulations on reaching that hurdle - I hope the rest of the chemo is easier to handle as they promise! :)

[Janet]

My positive today is: I woke up feeling energized and ready to start baking and getting more done for our meal on Thursday.

You're right Debbie, God is good and we have all been sending him our prayers for your recovery. He loves you and so do we.

[Gina]

Debbie God is good and I am so happy to hear about your results, willl keep praying for you girlfriend. :)

[DianaB]

I had my third chemo today. I have one Dec. 11 and that will be the last really strong one. I will see the surgeon after that to see if the surgery is possible then but that is not likely. At least then the other 4 chemo's will be a lot lighter so not as much nausea and fatigue. My levels are still up so they haven't dropped during either one of my treatments. God is good.:)

Debbie, it sounds like your treatment is going very well! Yes, God is good........All the time!!!!

[AngieDoogles]

I have a couple of positives today. First, as Mom already mentioned, I am super excited that she only has one more "tough" chemo treatment. We are really hoping the next set is easier on her.

My other positive, is that I just got back from an interview with a PCIT specialist. My paper is SO close to being finished!! :)

[AngieDoogles]

I finished my paper tonight and a very sweet YT'er gave me some feedback. :) I'm feeling great now that that's done!!!!!!

[katepoet]

Way to go, Angie! You worked so hard - glad you can enjoy the results. Will we get to read it sometime?

[Janet]

Congratulations for getting your paper done Angie.

My positive for today is: My leftovers from Thanksgiving are gone now and I can go back to eating a little lighter......until Christmas!

[Tink]

Canada got her (Uh MY) man!
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[katepoet]

Great shot, Tink!

[Janet]

Oh Tink, what a great picture!! Looks like he is her man...with that big wet kiss..LOL

[AngieDoogles]

Great pic Tink! I love it! :)

[AngieDoogles]

My positive: Brendon's dad was rushed to the ER today. (No that isn't the positive!) He seems to be doing much better now than he was earlier so we are thankful. That's the positive. :)

[katepoet]

Glad you had good news to share with the bad, Angie. Hope he continues to do better.

[DianaB]

My positive: Brendon's dad was rushed to the ER today. (No that isn't the positive!) He seems to be doing much better now than he was earlier so we are thankful. That's the positive. :)

Angie, I'm glad to hear that your father-in-law is doing alright. It seems like your family has sure had it's ups and downs lately. It's a good thing that you're not going through all of this alone. God is always with you!

[Mandy]

I'm glad your father inlaw is alright Angie, hope he continues to get better, my prayers are with him.

[judy]

My positive today is that I'm back online - I lost my internet connection yesterday -
and I got to read all of your positives since I've been away.

Debbie,
I'm going to light your candle. Hope the chemo goes well.

[Mandy]

It's nice to have you back Judy, ive been wondering about you, and how your Thankgiving was, i certainly hope you had a blast!

[katepoet]

Hi Judy - nice to see you back online.

My positive is that my nephew is in a play in NY on the 15th and 16th! It's so exciting to see his career as an actor and director growing. You can see him on www.imdb.com (http://www.imdb.com), just search for Alexis Savino.

[Janet]

Angie, I hope your father-in-law continues to improve.

My positive for today is I didn't do anything but play with the doggies and brush and comb them. It was a bonding day...lol

[Tink]

My positive today is that I've had a few hours all to myself, which rarely happens.

[rivermom]

I'm thinking my positive for today is reading all of your positives...:p

[DianaB]

My positive for today is that my house is back all nice and clean.

[Tink]

My positive for today is that Katie was home for a while and actually helped clean the kitchen without being asked. I'd done up the dishes, but she took out the garbage, straightened and swept and washed the floor.
So that was greatly appreciated.

Also, a friend had some minor female surgery yesterday and came through it well. She's too far away for me to be able to go lend her a hand, so I was glad to hear her Mom is spending a couple of nights with her to make sure she gets past the worst of it before being alone.

[katepoet]

My new student is a 9th grader from Brasil! I love getting to practice my Portuguese.

[DianaB]

I found a few pieces of fudge that my daughter left for me after Thanksgiving in the refrigerator. I thought that she took it all home with her so I was surprised!!! Yummmmmm!!!!!!

[Forgivenmom5]

I finally feel better today!!!!!

[Mandy]

Thats wonderful Debbie, i am so glad you are feeling better! :thumbup: :thumbup:

[rivermom]

I finally feel better today!!!!!

I am so glad!! :thumbup:

[Janet]

My positive for today is knowing Debbie is feeling better. Makes my heart feel good.

[DianaB]

My positive for today is knowing Debbie is feeling better. Makes my heart feel good.

Ditto!!!!

Debbie, I'm glad that you're feeling better today too!!!!!!!:love032:

[Tink]

I too am very glad to see that Debbie is feeling better again. :thumbup: