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StarWarsGirl

StarWarsGirl

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World_Showcase_Lover007 said:
Same here, but sometimes I just feel so bad for some of the newer members who aren't exactly expecting what is about to happen.
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That happened to our very own @betty rose over smoking areas. The anti-smoking section people were trying to say that smoking should be eliminated in the parks altogether whereas those of us who have asthma realize that eliminating smoking areas will just cause people to light up wherever, which is worse for someone with breathing trouble than just avoiding the smoking areas. Then Betty came here to Niceland.
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

Premium Member
StarWarsGirl said:
Nephew is in a cast. Thankfully, it was a clean break, so they didn't have to set it or anything. They're hoping that he'll be in there until August and then be out.

As for my grandma, I'm not sure how she's doing. I know for myself, I thought I was good. After all, he was 99, he had not been doing great for about a year now, he was active physically until about age 97, mentally until the end, and he gave my grandma 25 happy years. I thought I was doing okay. Then I got to work yesterday and just wanted to cry all day, and nothing to do with work. So I wasn't doing as well as I thought. I'm wondering if the same is going on with her, that as long as she's busy, she's okay, but at some point, it will hit her hard. I've been texting her every day, though. I was going to call her today on my way home from work, but thanks to my phone (whole 'nother story; the microphone that the speakerphone uses is not working), I'll have to call her tomorrow.
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Loss is a tough thing, one moment you feel fine and normal and then the next it hits you. Hang in there.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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figmentfan423 said:
suitcases:D
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No way--these aren't "suitcases" you've packed -- those are steamer trunks!! (about 4-5 of those?) o_O

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Now, you're very good with planning details, so I'm sure you've reconfirmed your reservation at U-Haul, for a trailer hitch-up to transport the trunks. :p

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MinnieM123

MinnieM123

Premium Member
StarWarsGirl said:
Nephew is in a cast. Thankfully, it was a clean break, so they didn't have to set it or anything. They're hoping that he'll be in there until August and then be out.

As for my grandma, I'm not sure how she's doing. I know for myself, I thought I was good. After all, he was 99, he had not been doing great for about a year now, he was active physically until about age 97, mentally until the end, and he gave my grandma 25 happy years. I thought I was doing okay. Then I got to work yesterday and just wanted to cry all day, and nothing to do with work. So I wasn't doing as well as I thought. I'm wondering if the same is going on with her, that as long as she's busy, she's okay, but at some point, it will hit her hard. I've been texting her every day, though. I was going to call her today on my way home from work, but thanks to my phone (whole 'nother story; the microphone that the speakerphone uses is not working), I'll have to call her tomorrow.
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Losing someone close to you is a little bit like an earthquake; there's always the aftershocks, and you don't know when they'll appear. I recall years ago when I lost my mother, and I was bummed out for a while, but moved on--for the most part. One day, I was in the kitchen section of a department store, and saw some wooden spoons for sale. Nearly "lost it" right in the middle of the store and left. (You see, my mother always used wooden spoons to stir pudding in the pan, on the stove.) It's those little deja vu moments that sometimes pop up out of nowhere, but at least they occur less as time moves on. My sympathies to you.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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World_Showcase_Lover007 said:
This thread is way more interesting than News & Rumors, or any of the other threads. People sure do like to take themselves seriously lol.
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Welcome to Chit Chat! :happy: Regarding other threads on the forums, I enjoy most of them, and learn a lot of useful information. Occasionally, there might be someone who expresses opinions that I may not agree with; but, I'm really happy that WDW Magic provides forums as a place where many different people can engage in active discussions. And in the rare instance where a particular thread is driving me nuts, I'll just click out of it and choose another one more to my liking. :)
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

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StarWarsGirl said:
We had the services for my step-grandpa today. What a day. My little nephew, who is 19 months old, slipped and fell on the grass this morning. He broke his leg and now is in a splint. They are leaving tonight to get him home and to a specialist.

Other than that, everything else went well. We had the service by the grave first, then went back to my grandma's for a while. I caught up with my cousins and my cousin-in-law (nephew's mom). I played with my nephew for a bit, which meant picking up toys he dropped on the ground. I somehow was making him laugh, though, so we continued.

We had the memorial service afterward. Lots of crying during that. It was a great turnout. Everyone loved my grandfather so much. He was so sweet and dear. Everyone talked about how they adored him.

We then went to my grandfather's daughter's house. His family is really sweet as well. So many of his relatives have offered to keep a check on my grandma and help her as needed. I'm thinking I will probably need to go up and spend next weekend with my grandma. We're concerned about her. My aunt says she's basically cried the day he died and has barely gotten emotional since then. We're really worried about how she'll do emotionally after everyone leaves tonight and tomorrow. Going to call her this week and make the decision. I had a previous commitment that weekend, but if she needs me, family first.
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Hope you are doing a little better. Sometimes when you really never get to stop the first sit down moment like at work and bam! Not always deep sadness but sometimes the stress release of the emotional sad week.

I understand what you are saying about your Grandmother. I'm right there with my Mom right now. She is really kinda squirrely. Well very squirrely. First she started donating and tossing all my Dad's clothing. Fine. Then she started donating stuff of his. No idea what she has tossed-she wants everything gone. Filled a suitcase with all his camera equipment and drove it to a Salvation Army truck. Several were valuable antiques. I asked her if she kept the 2 old ones-nope Gone. Quite proud. She threw my Dad's rifle, the day after his services in trunk and dumped it off at my Uncles and said get rid of it. It was in pristine condition over 100 years old. Yesterday in 90 some degrees heat mid afternoon she decides to trim the bushes in the front of the house. She has never done that and has a landscaper. Neighbor found her out there and ordered her into the house. Today she needs to learn how to fix the drip in the bathroom, she plans on fixing the plumbing at 81. She doesn't even know what a wrench is. She is in crazy overdrive.

I never saw my Mom cry over the illness or my Dad's passing. She didn't deal with any of the arrangements etc beyond sitting next to me. I wonder what she is going to do when she has thrown everything out what she'll do next. She turned my cousin away from visiting and also turned down a vacation with her favorite sister and family up in Michigan at a very nice resort. TOO BUSY TOO MUCH TO DO So my advice is to watch for clues more than just words. Look to see if she starts to return to her normal routines and participates in the things she use to. I'm waiting with my Mom to see if she settles down now that she is running out of things to throw away 'cause they are taking up space. :facepalm: I hope your Grandma rebounds nicely. Sending good karma. :inlove:
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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Songbird76 said:
When I was in college I had a problem...I had both Guitar and piano. The guitar teacher told us we had to grow out our nails. Piano teacher said we had to cut them. I'm so glad I am out of school now and don't have conflicting demands to worry about...at least not with musical instruments!
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Hahaaa...!
I remember, when I started playing guitar many years ago, an instructor told me how Dolly Parton played guitar with her super-long finger nails...open tuning (usually to either D or G I believe) and barre chords.
I used to open tune to D to play slide. :)
 
Wrangler-Rick

Wrangler-Rick

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MinnieM123 said:
No way--these aren't "suitcases" you've packed -- those are steamer trunks!! (about 4-5 of those?) o_O

ANTIQUE-STEAMER-TRUNK-VTG-VICTORIAN-FANCY-FLAT-TOP.jpg


Now, you're very good with planning details, so I'm sure you've reconfirmed your reservation at U-Haul, for a trailer hitch-up to transport the trunks. :p

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Ssssshhh, don't tell Betty, but that's the suitcase I am hiding in. :cautious: I'll send pictures,once we get there! :happy:
 

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