Truth is...

at 07/05/11 9:50PM
Well, it's been about a year since I've been on here. I wish I could say that no much has happened, but I can't. Truth is, a lot has happened. Husband went into the hosp for surgery with Fourniers Gang Green, while he was in the hospital, mom joined the party and as most of you know, is in the nursing home undergoing rehab, trying to regain the strength to return home. Truth is, I don't want to face the fact that she probably isn't going to make it back home. Meanwhile, my brother Grover has been diagnosed with bone cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.


Good News - Dennis went back to work July 1st. Bad News - He didn't get paid any while he was off.

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Truth is, I would REALLY like to escape reality for a while.

Truth is, even though I have 3 other bodies in this house, I feel all alone.

Truth is, I have felt this way for years.


Thanks for listening, no responses required. Just needed to vent a little, shed some tears, and get over it for another little while.

p.s. I am praying and leaning on God, how else do you think I have made it this far silly?!?!?


  • derbydi
    Hugs!
    by derbydi at 07/05/11 10:27PM
  • TracyMRoederer
    Love ya! As Dorey on Finding Nemo says, ".Just keep swimming!" Hugs!! 3
    by TracyMRoederer at 07/05/11 10:53PM
  • monk
    sigh...
    that's alot of change in a short time.
    i hate change.
    i hate that our moms aren't young anymore.
    but, i like that they used to work together, and that your mom knew my mom when they were both young.
    i'd let you borrow my magic wand, 'cept it's broken.



    by monk at 07/05/11 11:38PM
  • derbydi
    How cool that your moms used to work together!
    by derbydi at 07/05/11 11:53PM
  • goldie

    glitter-graphics.com
    by goldie at 07/06/11 11:20AM
  • goldie
    BIG Hugs my friend!
    by goldie at 07/06/11 11:21AM
  • msshampoo

    Sorry you feel all alone in my own home.
    I love to listen to or hear what Frani posts, it always makes me smile.
    Hugs to ya!
    by msshampoo at 07/06/11 12:11PM
  • kamille
    I was afraid that your mom wouldn't get to come back home. If something happens to Grover, she really won't (wasn't he there to help her?) I know Dennis & Phillip live there. Who is the 3rd body?
    by kamille at 07/06/11 1:25PM
  • monk
    thanks.
    who would have thought that hot flashes would have led to my all-time favorite haircut?!
    by monk at 07/06/11 2:10PM
  • kamille
    Why is his brother living there?
    by kamille at 07/07/11 1:06PM
  • queenbeetle
    Wow, I'm really out of the loop....
    by queenbeetle at 08/31/11 3:35PM
  • kamille
    I know you don't get on here much but it was nice to hear about Dennis.
    by kamille at 11/14/11 7:25PM

Peace and Quiet...

at 07/17/10 6:14PM *
This is something I seldom get at my house. It's kinda weird; but I like it. I even think I could get use to it. No TV, husband in bed and Phillip down-stairs. Just the sound of the fan that is ever so lightly grazing my legs as I write.

Our power went out during the storm last night or rather this am @ 1:30. The first thing I thought about after I called LG&E was the ice cream in the freezer. I didn't want it to melt and go to waste so I got me a bowl of it. Just as I was putting the lid on the tub, the electric came back on. I should have put it back, but I just took it to my room and had a bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough and watched tv. Falco freaks out when we have a storm. He was actually the one that woke me up before the power went out just about sitting on my head. Shaking like a leaf, scared to death. Then the power went out & I was unable to breath with the cpap on and with Falco sitting on my head.

Andrew and Leah will be coming home for the 1st time since Levi has been out of the hospital. That should prove to be interesting. I would love to be a fly on the wall for that. Andrew and Leah say the funniest things. I don't know where they come up with some of the things they say. Andrew told Becky the other day that I gave him "grass" to eat as a snack Sunday afternoon. Crazy I tell ya.

Well, thinkin I might go for a dip so, so long for now.

Enjoy the time you have and make the most of every moment because you do not know how much time you have.

Peace and Love to ALL my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Darlene
  • monk
    love to you, too.
    i love dogs!
    i was the only one freaking out about the storm at my house.
    i spent all day cleaning out the pool.
    by monk at 07/17/10 8:11PM
  • sarai_31
    LOL! What kind of grass are you giving the kid??? I love the hair on your picture over there! You should do it!
    by sarai_31 at 07/17/10 10:17PM
  • kamille
    At least Andrew has been through this situation before, unlike Leah.
    by kamille at 07/18/10 7:47PM
  • derbydi
    Pretty pic, Darlene! Go for it!
    I'm sure grandkids are amazing and look forward to many in my life one day, Lord willing.
    by derbydi at 07/19/10 11:39AM
  • kamille
    I like the short hair do. I still can't get accustomed to your long hair.
    by kamille at 07/21/10 12:46PM
  • monk
    i heard that you're at the er.
    praying that everything will be okay.
    i love you.
    by monk at 07/22/10 11:38AM
  • kamille
    Praying for you.
    by kamille at 07/22/10 1:58PM
  • mommie_dearest
    THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYERS. I SURE AM GLAD YOU GUYS ARE FAITHFUL CHRISTIANS. LOVE YOU ALL.
    by mommie_dearest at 07/22/10 10:30PM
  • squeaky
    I'm sure glad it wasn't what they thought. Hope your feeling better.
    by squeaky at 07/23/10 12:07PM
  • Debbieh110
    Glad you are feeling better. Love your new grandson..he is sooo cute.
    by Debbieh110 at 07/27/10 8:51AM

Party Time

at 04/09/10 12:28AM
Well...it's Party Time...

I'm hosting a Premier Jewelry Party tomorrow night at my home. If you were invited, I hope to see you there. If you didn't make the invitation list, I am sorry. I would be glad to take your order, or get you on the invite list for the next party in the area. Just drop me a note. Gotta go for now.

N I T E A L L ! ! !
  • TracyMRoederer
    Sorry, I won't be coming, no money in budget for extras.
    by TracyMRoederer at 04/09/10 10:32AM
  • monk
    ^me either, but i'm going anyway.
    she gets credit for the people who show up.
    come on out and let's have a girl's nite!
    by monk at 04/09/10 11:52AM
  • squeaky
    We have been working ourself silly and I'm probably not going to feel like it.
    by squeaky at 04/09/10 1:06PM
  • msshampoo
    Sorry I can't make it either.
    by msshampoo at 04/09/10 2:37PM
  • mommie_dearest
    Thanks to all who came to the party. I had a good time and hope you all did too. I will be turning in all the orders this upcoming weekend. Thanks again.
    by mommie_dearest at 04/11/10 9:59PM
  • monk
    i had alot of fun.
    the food was delish!
    by monk at 04/12/10 11:25AM
  • christina
    That pic over there of Leah doesn't even look like her now!
    by christina at 06/17/10 6:49PM

Psalm 54 ~ Prayer for Defense against Enemies.

at 09/24/09 10:07PM *
Save me, O God, by Thy name, And vindicate me by Thy power.
Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
For strangers have risen against me, And violent men have sought my life;
They have not set God before them.
[Selah]
Behold, God is my helper;
The Lord is the sustainer of my soul.
He will recompense the evil to my foes;
Destroy them in Thy faithfulness.

Willingly I will sacrifice to Thee;
I will give thanks to Thy name, O
Lord, for it is good.
For He has delivered me from all trouble;
And my eye has looked with satisfaction upon my enemies.
  • squeaky
    Aren't the Psalms great. They have the answers if we will only read them.
    by squeaky at 10/28/09 10:35AM
  • monk
    that's so comforting.
    by monk at 10/28/09 11:10AM
  • mommie_dearest
    I loved it when I read it. It gives me a calmness while going through trials.
    by mommie_dearest at 10/28/09 3:30PM
  • queenbeetle
    Hey Mom, Missing you. :)
    by queenbeetle at 01/22/10 10:25AM
  • squeaky
    Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope your doing O.K.
    by squeaky at 01/22/10 2:52PM

09/22/09 9:03PM