Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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Tiggerish said:
Pawpaw's looking good!! God bless him.

As you probably remember, my dad is just a year older, but he had some bad luck health wise this year and is now wheelchair-bound in assisted living. Big adjustment for a.man who was.completely independent in April. My life would actually be easier if he'd agreed to.move in with us.
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Thank you, and he really does look good for his age.
And yes, I do remember you relating that to me. So very sorry to hear of his more recent health issues, but I hope he is as comfortable as he can be.
We’ve (my two younger bros and younger sis) discussed all of this with our folks, as they are both, definitely, still of sound mind, but time is passing, and there’s no escaping that.
We are beyond grateful and blessed to have had them in all our lives for as long as we have, as I know many others haven’t been as fortunate as us in that regard.
MIL living with us in her last days was the best possible thing for her, and us.
My folks are of a different mindset, actually, but, as long as they are of sound mind, that’s their choice.
I’m a pretty upbeat guy, but what’s coming is inevitable, and I know it’s gonna’ hurt way more than I can even imagine, right now.
However, there is something to be said for, at least, having some time to mentally prepare for it.
Also, ya’ never know, I’m no spring chicken, and may very well croak before both of them…ya’ never know…sorry, just couldn’t resist adding a little levity to it all…!!! 😉🙂
 
JenniferS

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Christmas was pretty low key for us. No tree or lights at the house, as we didn’t make it home until midnight of Christmas Eve day. I did all the wrapping on the 24th before we went to my brother’s in the evening.

Christmas morning and brunch was also at his house, and then his in-laws had kindly invited us to have Christmas dinner with them.

Today was the annual D-Family Boxing Day. We hosted last year, and then this year it went back to the top to the eldest sibling. Unfortunately his 9-month old puppy had major surgery a week or so ago, so his wife had to stay with the pup, and B was flying solo. He’s 74 years old and not in the greatest health, so there was no way we let him do it on his own. Mike, Spenser, and I arrived early to set up, and after everyone left including the host, we stayed at the hall to clean up.

I have no pics from any of the events. 🤦🏻‍♀️

We have a huge undertaking ahead of us this week (nothing fun), details of which I’ll share later. Changes are a-coming.

Not a bad Christmas (which is impossible as long as you have friends and family who love you), but definitely not top 10.

Love you guys.
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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JenniferS said:
Christmas was pretty low key for us. No tree or lights at the house, as we didn’t make it home until midnight of Christmas Eve day. I did all the wrapping on the 24th before we went to my brother’s in the evening.

Christmas morning and brunch was also at his house, and then his in-laws had kindly invited us to have Christmas dinner with them.

Today was the annual D-Family Boxing Day. We hosted last year, and then this year it went back to the top to the eldest sibling. Unfortunately his 9-month old puppy had major surgery a week or so ago, so his wife had to stay with the pup, and B was flying solo. He’s 74 years old and not in the greatest health, so there was no way we let him do it on his own. Mike, Spenser, and I arrived early to set up, and after everyone left including the host, we stayed at the hall to clean up.

I have no pics from any of the events. 🤦🏻‍♀️

We have a huge undertaking ahead of us this week (nothing fun), details of which I’ll share later. Changes are a-coming.

Not a bad Christmas (which is impossible as long as you have friends and family who love you), but definitely not top 10.

Love you guys.
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Tiggerish

Tiggerish

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Premium Member
JenniferS said:
Christmas was pretty low key for us. No tree or lights at the house, as we didn’t make it home until midnight of Christmas Eve day. I did all the wrapping on the 24th before we went to my brother’s in the evening.

Christmas morning and brunch was also at his house, and then his in-laws had kindly invited us to have Christmas dinner with them.

Today was the annual D-Family Boxing Day. We hosted last year, and then this year it went back to the top to the eldest sibling. Unfortunately his 9-month old puppy had major surgery a week or so ago, so his wife had to stay with the pup, and B was flying solo. He’s 74 years old and not in the greatest health, so there was no way we let him do it on his own. Mike, Spenser, and I arrived early to set up, and after everyone left including the host, we stayed at the hall to clean up.

I have no pics from any of the events. 🤦🏻‍♀️

We have a huge undertaking ahead of us this week (nothing fun), details of which I’ll share later. Changes are a-coming.

Not a bad Christmas (which is impossible as long as you have friends and family who love you), but definitely not top 10.

Love you guys.
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I have a similar story, but am.slightly less nocturnal than you are, so it will.have to wait a little while.

Love you too. xx Happy Holidays!! 😊
 
Mr Ferret 75

Mr Ferret 75

Thank you sir. You were an inspiration.
Premium Member
JenniferS said:
Christmas was pretty low key for us. No tree or lights at the house, as we didn’t make it home until midnight of Christmas Eve day. I did all the wrapping on the 24th before we went to my brother’s in the evening.

Christmas morning and brunch was also at his house, and then his in-laws had kindly invited us to have Christmas dinner with them.

Today was the annual D-Family Boxing Day. We hosted last year, and then this year it went back to the top to the eldest sibling. Unfortunately his 9-month old puppy had major surgery a week or so ago, so his wife had to stay with the pup, and B was flying solo. He’s 74 years old and not in the greatest health, so there was no way we let him do it on his own. Mike, Spenser, and I arrived early to set up, and after everyone left including the host, we stayed at the hall to clean up.

I have no pics from any of the events. 🤦🏻‍♀️

We have a huge undertaking ahead of us this week (nothing fun), details of which I’ll share later. Changes are a-coming.

Not a bad Christmas (which is impossible as long as you have friends and family who love you), but definitely not top 10.

Love you guys.
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Good that you got to spend the festive period with family (Even if not the best day ever).
Hope the changes are good for you crazy kids.
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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JenniferS said:
Christmas was pretty low key for us. No tree or lights at the house, as we didn’t make it home until midnight of Christmas Eve day. I did all the wrapping on the 24th before we went to my brother’s in the evening.

Christmas morning and brunch was also at his house, and then his in-laws had kindly invited us to have Christmas dinner with them.

Today was the annual D-Family Boxing Day. We hosted last year, and then this year it went back to the top to the eldest sibling. Unfortunately his 9-month old puppy had major surgery a week or so ago, so his wife had to stay with the pup, and B was flying solo. He’s 74 years old and not in the greatest health, so there was no way we let him do it on his own. Mike, Spenser, and I arrived early to set up, and after everyone left including the host, we stayed at the hall to clean up.

I have no pics from any of the events. 🤦🏻‍♀️

We have a huge undertaking ahead of us this week (nothing fun), details of which I’ll share later. Changes are a-coming.

Not a bad Christmas (which is impossible as long as you have friends and family who love you), but definitely not top 10.

Love you guys.
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As you mentioned, even though rough times don’t make it easy, always a good Christmas surrounded by those that love you, and that gives you the strength to forge ahead.
Not to detract from what y’all are going through right now, at all, but we can relate.
We were right in the middle of moving near the end of last year, MIL fell on Christmas Eve (she hadn’t even been in the house for 12 hours), ended up in the hospital, and I think most here know the rest.
We still celebrated, as we could, and that bolstered us for the year to come, but it was a bit of a rough Holiday season.
My sincerest prayers and thoughts that all y’all are going through works out as smoothly as possible, and for the best.
And, much love to you and yours, as well…!!! 🙂
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

Premium Member
JenniferS said:
Christmas was pretty low key for us. No tree or lights at the house, as we didn’t make it home until midnight of Christmas Eve day. I did all the wrapping on the 24th before we went to my brother’s in the evening.

Christmas morning and brunch was also at his house, and then his in-laws had kindly invited us to have Christmas dinner with them.

Today was the annual D-Family Boxing Day. We hosted last year, and then this year it went back to the top to the eldest sibling. Unfortunately his 9-month old puppy had major surgery a week or so ago, so his wife had to stay with the pup, and B was flying solo. He’s 74 years old and not in the greatest health, so there was no way we let him do it on his own. Mike, Spenser, and I arrived early to set up, and after everyone left including the host, we stayed at the hall to clean up.

I have no pics from any of the events. 🤦🏻‍♀️

We have a huge undertaking ahead of us this week (nothing fun), details of which I’ll share later. Changes are a-coming.

Not a bad Christmas (which is impossible as long as you have friends and family who love you), but definitely not top 10.

Love you guys.
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Glad that you had a nice Christmas brunch and dinner. Regarding what's coming up, I wish you the best. Hoping that 2025 will work out well for you all. Hugs.
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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JenniferS said:
Have you put antibiotic cream on it yet? If not, start there. If you have, keep your eye on it and make sure it doesn’t get warm to the touch.
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I’ve put nothing on it, so far.
But, as you can see, there’s definitely the telltale red around it, and it’s definitely warm to the touch.
I’ve had similar happen many times before, and, ultimately, had no issues, but I’ll definitely keep an eye on it.
At least it’s no brain-eating amoeba…!!! 😉
 
JenniferS

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
I am home now, sipping a tea because my throat is killing me. Lots of people, small space, and then the music and dancing started, and things just got louder.

I made two trips driving groups of people home. Nobody drives drunk or pays for an Uber on my watch.

We had a very nice time. Mike was adamant that he wasn’t coming, but then did. He had a little too much to drink, and it was totally what he needed. He’s had a B of a year, on multiple levels, and tonight was the most relaxed he’s been since his brother died in January. He might regret it tomorrow, but for tonight, he was a happy boy. My brother deliberately kept plying him with beer to get him to that happy state.

Even better, someone who hurt him badly and has owed him an apology for more than a dozen years actually did apologize and they hugged it out. I don’t carry a grudge … it’s just not in me, but Mike is different.

Life is too short, friends. When someone harms you, you have to forgive them for YOUR sake. You don’t have to keep them in your life afterward, but you can’t nurse a grudge for decades.
 

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