Lois

quietly removing Ed's oil can from christmas tree and lovingly nailing it back on the wall... along with a part of my heart. gonna miss you so much Big Brother. See ya one day soon. twi

Everytime I see the ocean I will think of you my dear, dear, big brother. Everytime I catch a fish, or eat clams you will be there lurking in my minds'eye smiling. Oh how I wish you would have talked to me..I was only a few hours drive away and could have gotten there somehow to try and comfort you or just listen to your problems the way you always listened to mine and others. You were one of my bestest friends, and it is going to be so lonely here, looking for posts from you that will never come...but you will always be in our hearts and in our prayers. I Love you Big brother.. Twi

I am so distraught with the news of Ed's death.. sometimes god forgets those that are left behind. I know that isnt really true, but it is how i feel right now. He was one the type of big brother that teases us, hugged us and cried with us... and we did the same to him, My problems with the giant came to a head last night and we had a big blow-up... my heart is so heavy. I wish that I could go to bed and sleep forever and not have to feel emotional pain anymore.

can you switch off to Cream of Wheat and Malto Meal too? I dont think I could take going that long with jello and oatmeal. How about poached eggs? yogurt? ice cream? how about dunping the flavored jello in the oatmeal? I know what you're thinking.... SHUT UP TWILA! I be quiet now. T

welcome, theyd.. glad to see you have joined us. As happygirl told you, we are a friendly family here, but have just recently lost of beloved member of our Mrs S . family. Please dont take our lack of enthusiasm the weong way. We are grieving for our Big Brother Ed, and worried about his beloved Peg. twi

Oh ED, I am so heart broken and and shock. What will our world be like with out our Big Brother here to hold us, hug us, tease us and just be our friend? Lord embrase Ed in your loving arms and assure him that we will carry him in our hearts for a lifetime. My heart goes out to Peg, I've talked with her many times and I know if she says she struggled to get the gun from Ed and it went off then that is the truth. Thank you Cat, for letting us know about this tragety... I am praying for Peg's release very soon and for the girls as well.. may the Lord embrase them all at this time and forever. Twi

I'm already thinking and pondering on what ornament I am making for next year too. I know one thing.... I just love this place! twi

Check the music maker and see if it has a battery in it Lowey... if it does just replac it!

I got mine Kim... ty so much. twi

They're beautiful !

Morning everyone! Well, I guess the Christmas spirit has hit me, not quite sure yet. Made TheGiant drag down the Christmas tree from the attic last night... gonna get it set up today sometime. Spent all day yesterday cleaning the living room and moving and sorting things so I could decorate for the holidays. The ornaments have been out for days from the closet. TheGiant and I are having troubles with our relationship, and I am planning on leaving for home after the first of the year sometime just not sure when yet. Can't stay with someone I don't trust anymore and I found some things on his pc that have me so upset I just will not deal with it anymore. I miss my kids terribely and Iam gonna take my butt home and stay there! Forget about men... they can have themselves and keep themselves.. I just wanna be where I am happy and it sure aint here.

Homey, I am an old lady so don't you be running me down! Just got on the scales and 5 pounds off this week.. I cut out regular soda, no taters, and DRASTICALLY reduced my bread intake! Carbs are my downfall I'm afraid. I still have 95 pounds to go.... I am so tired all the time and so depressed. But I am determined to get my Fat Fanny back into my new jeans that I haven't worn in over a year. [This message has been edited by twilap (edited December 18, 2002).] [This message has been edited by twilap (edited December 18, 2002).]

whew! So glad you got the ornament! Hope ya liked it. twi

You have got to give us a lesson in the way you made your ornament when you are well and fully recovered. luv, twi

I can't stand myself anymore.... Can't walk much, arthritis won't let me get out in the cold. I miss my family, and I'm eating like a hog! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HI all! I'm lurkin..

I am so glad to know you are at home now! And i just said THX LORD for your JEWEL. twi

Please let me know when you all get my ornaments.. mine went out late because of the $$$ crunch here too. Grandbabies will get their christmas presents when I can send them... things are tight everywhere with everyone. Please have a Wonderful Holiday and remember we are celebrating the Birth of our Lord. lu Twi

Cora, stop worrying please. It's the celebration of our Lord's Birth. Taking care of family comes first and there isn't a person here that doesn't understand that. Other's haven't been able to mail their ornaments our either, it's no big deal, hun. Times are hard for everyone right now. I have Christmas gifts for my Grandchildren that I can't afford to mail, so guess what.... they get them when they get them. Things are tight here at our house too... our little guy will not be getting much and most of it from the Dollar store, but that's alright too. Christmas is about loving and giving and sharing, not how much we spend or how many gifts we give or receive.. My thoughts are with you and the family and so are my prayers. Go to bed at night not worrying about when you can send the ornaments... things take care of themselves in the end. love twi

Thank you for the good news!

OH YEAH! His hiney is on my desktop!

Mine finally went out this morning so keep an eye out for them... Twi

His DFIL is in a bad way Deb... he may be spending time at the hospital with pop... I'm worried too hun, thats why I started the silly post about decorting the shop. twi

The TP is just the right garland for the tree... Cat is on her way down to the shop too and is Ed gonna be suprised when he see's how she's all gussied up for her Christmas kiss!

ty for letting us all know Reci came thru surgery alright. we will continue to pray for a swift recovery and please let her know how much we miss her and love her,