edensong

LOL I feel stupid because I haven't figured out to respond to sone posts. Oh, gawd, it's has been rough the last 5 years. Dad died in 2018, then Mom's health seriously declined with dementia, She still knows me and her other children, thank God,She will be 97 on May 27th this year, Please add her to your prayers - Bobbie Peterson is her name. She went blind last year about this time. I can't imagine that at her age! It's SUPER hard helping her. She has become a completely different person. In my own life, I went through a horrible divorce in 2009 I went through a difficult divorce and "won" but there is no winning in a divorce. I've been single since 2007. It sucks. I'm nearly 72! I'm taking care of Mom and living on my measely $635 a month. It's rough, but I'm doing ok. I have moments where I have outbursts, but for the most part, I'm calm because of my faith. Thankfully, I've been stocking and storing for over 20 years, partly due to this forum. PS - Don't watch the fake media. It's all lies. WE are winning!

Thank you~!

Love me some CAT!

Wow. I loved the email I just got from Darlene. I need to apologize for not keeping up with you all. I've been engulfed with taking care of my elderly parents. Dad passed in 2018, but Mom is still with us at nearly 97. I'm tired and exhausted. The only thing I disagree with in the newsletter is that there will be no political discussions! Nope, we HAVE to have such a room. Please, create a political discussion room! I'll be back when that room is created. Love you all! Steph

No, I haven't, Annarchy. I will certainly do that.

Thanks for the birthday wishes, gals~! I know I've been remiss in coming to the board. A bit of an update: My daughter, Eden, is happily married (10 years now) with a daughter, Saffron Rose (age 6 1/2). She took time off from modeling and acting, but now that Saffy is in school, she is going back to her career - in smaller doses, so she can still do all the "mom" things. In the past, she was a top international model and has had several parts in various movies and TV shows. Her British hubby is a super successful master chef, who has a couple restaurants in the L.A. area and has done some TV shows as well. He's considered one of the top 20 chefs in the country. I'm still doing my skin care business (EdenSong Essentials and a sister company, RawSum Organics), but I'm spending more time taking care of my elderly parents. They will both be 90 next year and are still living independently, but they are slowing down considerably. Dad has mobility issues and my mom's having some memory issues, along with knee problems. I got divorced in 2009, though it dragged on through the appellate court until 2011. Fortunately, it was virtually all in my favor - if you can say that in any divorce, because I don't think anyone wins in divorce. I've been living in the country on 2 acres in the house that my EX wanted. It has become my home, though it still needs some finishing (kitchen, 2nd bath and some repairs). It is what it is. Money is tight, but I'm okay with that. It's made me become quite resourceful. After much procrastination, I spent the last several weeks finally tackling my basement that was filled with EX's crapola. It's now got a large area for me to do crafting and I will have to learn how to use all the power tools EX left behind (he took nothing when he walked out and then tried to take it all in the divorce, but the judge nixed that)! lol That will be a challenge, but I have great neighbors that I can count on to give me pointers. My BFF retired from Vanderbilt and moved out of the city (she lived next door to me in Nashville) and now she lives about 20 minutes down the road from me. I helped her stage her house and it sold the first day. We've been working on getting her organized in her new (smaller) home - that's been a challenge, too! I can't believe I turned 64 this year! Wow, time flies!!!!

I was just researching/googling my old 1952 grind o mat and came across this thread. LOL Mine appears much older than this one and doesn't look the same at all. **sigh** I came across all my grinders and mills when doing a thorough "decrapification" of my basement. I'm afraid some of them have gotten moisture/rust damage, so I'm trying to figure out the best way to clean them. Any suggestions? Would coca cola work? I've read how it can remove rust on other things.

Nice to see you foxfire! Glad you're getting back on your feet.

Yes, that's the one! Anyway, glad you made it back here.

How funny, Marjorie! I'm drawing a blank on your previous username or the forum, but I could take a wild guess.

Hi Marjorie!

EVCO and honey work wonders!

Hi Lynne!!!! I'm kind of the wayward child here -- I come and go. lol Glad to see you here, though! **kiss, kiss**

The coconut oil used in soaps is different and can be drying, but virgin coconut oil used as a moisturizer is wonderful for skin. Make sure you use VCO and not "regular" coconut oil -- for consumption or on your skin.