January Pagan Families - Page 8

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by redveg Thank you.  The Vet came out today and I had to put YodaMae to sleep:(  I feel horrible but know I made the right decision for her.  If it was up to me I would have kept her around but that was and would be selfish.  I had to let her go.  I got to be with her though, comforting her the entire time.  My neighbor has a digging machine like a front loader or something, anyway he came over and dug a hole where my sunflower garden is, so in the Spring she will have flowers all around her:)

Oh, sweetie Hugs, you. Just hugs. I'd come have a cup of tea with you if I were in your area. Blessings for YodaMae for a safe and peaceful transition.

I found these, references to pig goddesses-- I hope they are comforting: http://www.khandro.net/animal_swine.htm

[LionessMom]

Originally Posted by redveg 

Thank you.  The Vet came out today and I had to put YodaMae to sleep:(  I feel horrible but know I made the right decision for her.  If it was up to me I would have kept her around but that was and would be selfish.  I had to let her go.  I got to be with her though, comforting her the entire time.  My neighbor has a digging machine like a front loader or something, anyway he came over and dug a hole where my sunflower garden is, so in the Spring she will have flowers all around her:)

Yay for finding a van:)  It has got to be a huge weight off your shoulders.  Congrats:)
 

Lots of cold weather here, snow and a wicked wind that just cuts right through you.  I hope everyone has a great weekend.  Thinking of you all:)
 

i am so sorry to hear about YodaMae. it is always sad to see a loved one go. i had to put my cat to sleep bc of cancer. <<hugs>> that sounds like a lovely spot with the flowers. 

the van is nice, i just got to finish fixing the brakes. they will start on it mon or tues. so  not much longer. 

we got 7in of snow friday night!

[Aubergine68]

Hugs, redveg.  I'm sorry about YodaMae, but glad you got to be with her at the end.

[redveg]

Originally Posted by Maiasaura 

Oh, sweetie Hugs, you. Just hugs. I'd come have a cup of tea with you if I were in your area. Blessings for YodaMae for a safe and peaceful transition.

I found these, references to pig goddesses-- I hope they are comforting: http://www.khandro.net/animal_swine.htm

Thank you.  I love the link, thanks for thinking of it. 

Originally Posted by LionessMom 

i am so sorry to hear about YodaMae. it is always sad to see a loved one go. i had to put my cat to sleep bc of cancer. <<hugs>> that sounds like a lovely spot with the flowers. 

Thank you.  That's what I thought about the flowers. She will have lots of activity around her.  Sorry about your cat.  It is a tough decision to make for them we can only hope in the end they know it is because we love them and don't want them to suffer. Sinks though.

Originally Posted by Aubergine68 

Hugs, redveg.  I'm sorry about YodaMae, but glad you got to be with her at the end.

Thank You.

[Aeress]

Thyroid stuff- dr says mine is normal though I have nearly all e symptoms of hypo. It is infuriating. Went to anew doc and she is testing all sorts of stuff. I also found out that I have 2 cysts on my left ovary. 

Lioness- woot, on the van. Sorry about the snow

Clay-so, how is the new job?

Sorry to hear about having to hear the animal putting down. :(

[_ktg_]

Quick drive by this weekend - but I'm thinking of you all!!! 
 

Originally Posted by Aeress 

Thyroid stuff- dr says mine is normal though I have nearly all e symptoms of hypo. It is infuriating. Went to anew doc and she is testing all sorts of stuff. I also found out that I have 2 cysts on my left ovary. 

Just a FYI there are some new guidelines about what is now classified as "hypo", mostly they dropped the bar of what would be considered hypothyroidism.  I can dig around for the endocrine and see if I can pull up the information as I believe it went from 5 something to now 3.5 for TSH.   Have you just had your TSH tested or have they tested free T3 & T4 levels too?  Also mine throws in vit d level assessments and I get the pleasure of a u/s of my thyroid 1x year mostly because I have a delightfully large thyroid with some nodules.   Oh sleep... are you getting restful sleep at night?  *again more questions which my MD usually throws at me* 

I'm sorry to hear about the cysts too! I hope that resolves quickly!

Red - I'm sorry to hear about Yodamae!  I think her resting place among the flowers is wonderful and I'm sure she will be shining through those flowers to you. 

Lioness - congratulations on the VAN!!  That is one heck of some awesome manifestation magick if I ever heard of it!  

Maia - congrats on working out the drama of jury duty & getting to see M

Clay -  I hope the job is smooth sailing and drama free!  

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by redveg Thank you.  I love the link, thanks for thinking of it. 

Oh, good...I was so hoping you wouldn't be offended by it. How are you doing today?
 

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Originally Posted by Aeress Thyroid stuff- dr says mine is normal though I have nearly all e symptoms of hypo. It is infuriating. Went to anew doc and she is testing all sorts of stuff. I also found out that I have 2 cysts on my left ovary.

Yikes. I hope you'll be OK. I hope the cysts are benign or not-worrisome!

Originally Posted by _ktg_ Maia - congrats on working out the drama of jury duty & getting to see M

Thank you! I am so happy. I remember two years ago, on our handfasting, I wore a dress that has straps. Indoors it was fine, but I do remember that we went for a walk, and all I put on was a sweatshirt and I was fine, for temperature comfort. I hope there's not a snowstorm or anything, this time. March 7th is our handfasting anniversary, but I'll be up there March 1-5. The weather up there can be so fickle!

Went to church today (the UU) for the first time in AGES. I'm really glad we did. DS behaved well, though he gave me a HUGELY horrid time just before that. I mean, just bloody awful. Then he turned on a dime and was fine I just do not get him at all. I mean it was HORRID. So anyway, the church-- we had a guest speaker and it was this guy originally from Czechoslovakia that was a Holocaust survivor. Just amazing, the things he had to say. Horrifying and funny and amazing, all at once.

I'd met a Holocaust survivor once before, a bazillion years ago, when I was around ds's age-- 11 or 12. My family was staying at this house around the corner from our vacation house that was being built, and he was staying there, too. I remember my mom taking me aside and saying "I will explain to you later, but don't you dare ask that man about the numbers tattooed on his arm". Still gives me chills thinking about it. That man was the sweetest, kindest, nicest, quiet, self-effacing man I have ever met. I have never forgotten him, or his name. He was old then; I'm sure he must have died by now. This man at our church today must have been around 10yo during the war! I don't know how he managed to escape!

[3xMama]

Originally Posted by LionessMom 

sorry i havent really been posting. :) i have been so stressed about finding a van. dh was starting to get upset with me and then we started fighting bc i wouldnt settle for less than 8 seats. well i found one. in the big town nearest me even. 83,000 mi. 02 chevy venture, 8 seats. talked him down to 5200 form 6k. dh thinks i could have talked him down lower but it didnt feel right bc it felt worth it. everything works. the abs, tcs, cruise, everything. all it needs is routine brake work. i had taken it to my mechanic. front pads need to be replaced, maybe the rotors and one of the back brakes sticks. i budgeted for that. i knew nothing i would buy would be work free. even at that price. being on a fixed income, the payment is right in my comfort zone. so tickled. just gotta take it to the shop tomorrow and it should be ready in less than a week. i feel really good about it and thought i did a good job making sure i could afford it. it is exactly like my old one only a year newer, 50,000 less mi, and dark red instead of blue.

That's fantastic! Glad you got something and were able to hold out for what you wanted/needed. 

Originally Posted by witchygrrl 

Pinkeye is finally gone, though only since yesterday. Teaching with gobs of antibiotic gel in my eye stunk. but I made it through! This was only a three day week...the rest of my weeks I'm teaching 4 days. Still, that's better than the 5 I was doing last semester.

Pinkeye can be so annoying! The itchy, the goop, yuck! Glad its gone and school is going well. 
 

Originally Posted by Valerie.Qc 

Hi!

I've read but can't remember anything... to tired.

DD2 is sick and I've spent the last two nights sleepless.

Thought I could nap this afternoon but it never happened...

Hope next night goes more smoothly.

Hugs and good vibes to all!

Hope things are going better!!

Originally Posted by wombatclay 

Super tired... this week we've been getting up at 5am, DH goes in to work by 6.  Then he leaves work early and gets the kids at 2 while I work till 7pm and get home around 7:30 to tuck the kids into bed.  I know I'll get used to it but right now I feel like I've been thumped!  Today I don't start till 4pm so it feels indulgent!  LOL  We're mudding drywall though, so not /that/ indulgent.  ;)

You'll get there! 

Originally Posted by redveg 

Thanks:)  I am going to the Dr. on Monday so I am not sure when it is going to happen.  It is and in and out thing so I am not to worried about when it is.

Thank you.  The Vet came out today and I had to put YodaMae to sleep:(  I feel horrible but know I made the right decision for her.  If it was up to me I would have kept her around but that was and would be selfish.  I had to let her go.  I got to be with her though, comforting her the entire time.  My neighbor has a digging machine like a front loader or something, anyway he came over and dug a hole where my sunflower garden is, so in the Spring she will have flowers all around her:)

Lots of cold weather here, snow and a wicked wind that just cuts right through you.  I hope everyone has a great weekend.  Thinking of you all:)
 

Hope you get some good info today from the dr! 

I'm sorry about YodaMae. You had a hard decision and did what was best. The sunflower spot sounds fantastic--a beautiful spot to stop and smell the flowers and remember your dear friend. 

We had snow all weekend, too! It was nice, the longest we've had snow. Rained all night last night though so its gone and much warmer today. I'm still waiting for this horrible snow filled winter that "they" predicted. So far our snow totals are way under normal sooo....?

Originally Posted by Aeress 

Thyroid stuff- dr says mine is normal though I have nearly all e symptoms of hypo. It is infuriating. Went to anew doc and she is testing all sorts of stuff. I also found out that I have 2 cysts on my left ovary. 

How frustrating! Hopefully your new doctor will have some better information for you!

Originally Posted by Maiasaura 

Went to church today (the UU) for the first time in AGES. I'm really glad we did. DS behaved well, though he gave me a HUGELY horrid time just before that. I mean, just bloody awful. Then he turned on a dime and was fine I just do not get him at all. I mean it was HORRID. So anyway, the church-- we had a guest speaker and it was this guy originally from Czechoslovakia that was a Holocaust survivor. Just amazing, the things he had to say. Horrifying and funny and amazing, all at once.

I'd met a Holocaust survivor once before, a bazillion years ago, when I was around ds's age-- 11 or 12. My family was staying at this house around the corner from our vacation house that was being built, and he was staying there, too. I remember my mom taking me aside and saying "I will explain to you later, but don't you dare ask that man about the numbers tattooed on his arm". Still gives me chills thinking about it. That man was the sweetest, kindest, nicest, quiet, self-effacing man I have ever met. I have never forgotten him, or his name. He was old then; I'm sure he must have died by now. This man at our church today must have been around 10yo during the war! I don't know how he managed to escape!

Wow. How moving! I don't think I've ever met a Holocaust survivor...can't even imagine...*shudder*

I know I had stuff I was going to say...its gone now. I needed lots more sleep last night, I think!  Hope you all have a good start to your week!

[redveg]

Morning mamas:)

I hope everyone had a good weekend.  On top of everything else going on here this weekend it has been bitter cold and grey.  We had such a mild start to the Winter, it was amazing but we are paying for it now.  I don't know about anyone else but January seems to be going by so quickly, I can't believe it is already the 23rd.  Maybe because my kids are all off to college after this school year that it seems to be flying! 

Today on the agenda, Dr. for gallbladder and I am going through my seed catalogs planning out my garden space.  This year I am going to move one of my gardens and add it to another, so I have one big garden for veggies instead of two small ones.  And of course the most hated chore in the house, Laundry!!! Yuck!!!

I hope everyone has a great day.

Thanks for all your kind words about my YodaMae:)

[vydalea]

redveg:  So sorry to hear about YodaMae.  A sunflower garden burial spot sounds beautiful - what a perfect memorial.    

Good luck at the Dr's today!  

Also, I love the idea of planning out your garden space today.  It's totally gloomy and rainy here, too.  I might start thinking the same thing.  I've been planning to do a butterfly garden for about...10 years!!  Maybe today is the day to get serious about it!!

Originally Posted by LionessMom 

sorry i havent really been posting. :) i have been so stressed about finding a van. dh was starting to get upset with me and then we started fighting bc i wouldnt settle for less than 8 seats. well i found one. in the big town nearest me even. 83,000 mi. 02 chevy venture, 8 seats. talked him down to 5200 form 6k. dh thinks i could have talked him down lower but it didnt feel right bc it felt worth it. everything works. the abs, tcs, cruise, everything. all it needs is routine brake work. i had taken it to my mechanic. front pads need to be replaced, maybe the rotors and one of the back brakes sticks. i budgeted for that. i knew nothing i would buy would be work free. even at that price. being on a fixed income, the payment is right in my comfort zone. so tickled. just gotta take it to the shop tomorrow and it should be ready in less than a week. i feel really good about it and thought i did a good job making sure i could afford it. it is exactly like my old one only a year newer, 50,000 less mi, and dark red instead of blue.

Hooray!!  *PHEW!*  It must feel so relieving to have that big decision made!! 
 

Originally Posted by Maiasaura 

Went to church today (the UU) for the first time in AGES. I'm really glad we did. DS behaved well, though he gave me a HUGELY horrid time just before that. I mean, just bloody awful. Then he turned on a dime and was fine I just do not get him at all. I mean it was HORRID. So anyway, the church-- we had a guest speaker and it was this guy originally from Czechoslovakia that was a Holocaust survivor. Just amazing, the things he had to say. Horrifying and funny and amazing, all at once.

I'd met a Holocaust survivor once before, a bazillion years ago, when I was around ds's age-- 11 or 12. My family was staying at this house around the corner from our vacation house that was being built, and he was staying there, too. I remember my mom taking me aside and saying "I will explain to you later, but don't you dare ask that man about the numbers tattooed on his arm". Still gives me chills thinking about it. That man was the sweetest, kindest, nicest, quiet, self-effacing man I have ever met. I have never forgotten him, or his name. He was old then; I'm sure he must have died by now. This man at our church today must have been around 10yo during the war! I don't know how he managed to escape!

Wow.  I can't imagine the perspective on humanity and faith that a person must have after experiencing something that horrific in their lives.  W O W. 
 

Clay: the first couple weeks of getting a new routine is exhausting.  Thinking of you, lady!  How is it working out? 

Sending coziness to everyone!!  

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by redveg Today on the agenda, Dr. for gallbladder and I am going through my seed catalogs planning out my garden space.  This year I am going to move one of my gardens and add it to another, so I have one big garden for veggies instead of two small ones.  And of course the most hated chore in the house, Laundry!!! Yuck!!!

That's funny, I don't mind doing laundry at all. But then, I don't have three teens in the house either. Just one 11yo who thinks even if he just tries something on, it's dirty

Today it is raining cats and dogs. Tomorrow, it's supposed to be 60* and sunny Where is my winter? Spring comes in March, here, and we haven't had much cold at all, let alone snow. I hate summer and I would really like to appreciate it by having something to contrast it with!

I can't believe ds is going to be eleven. His birthday is the 31st. This coming weekend, he is having two sleepovers, back-to-back. I don't know what I'm thinking!

[3xMama]

Originally Posted by redveg 

Today on the agenda, Dr. for gallbladder and I am going through my seed catalogs planning out my garden space.  This year I am going to move one of my gardens and add it to another, so I have one big garden for veggies instead of two small ones.  And of course the most hated chore in the house, Laundry!!! Yuck!!!

I have a brown thumb, I think. I don't mind gardening, but its not my favorite thing to do. I really want the fresh veggies and beautiful flowers, though! Maybe this year I will try my hand at gardening again. 

Originally Posted by Maiasaura 

That's funny, I don't mind doing laundry at all. But then, I don't have three teens in the house either. Just one 11yo who thinks even if he just tries something on, it's dirty

Today it is raining cats and dogs. Tomorrow, it's supposed to be 60* and sunny Where is my winter? Spring comes in March, here, and we haven't had much cold at all, let alone snow. I hate summer and I would really like to appreciate it by having something to contrast it with!

I can't believe ds is going to be eleven. His birthday is the 31st. This coming weekend, he is having two sleepovers, back-to-back. I don't know what I'm thinking!

I like laundry. I feel accomplished getting something done with so little effort!!  DD is similar, Maia, with the dirty clothes. I just pull what's still clean enough to wear again out of the hamper, shake it, fold it and put it back in her drawer. Works like charm! Course she's only five and your DS is *nearly* 11 so he might notice where she doesn't, lol!

I hate summer, too! Well, not so much summer, I just hate when its over 85degrees. That's my limit. I think places like Florida and Arizona would be absolute hell! Maybe since its been a mild winter, it will be a mild summer. We can hope, right?!

DS2's birthday is the 29th, so close to your boy's! He's only going to be one, though. Good grief, I can't believe its been almost a year since he was born. Its been a whirlwind!

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by 3xMama DD is similar, Maia, with the dirty clothes. I just pull what's still clean enough to wear again out of the hamper, shake it, fold it and put it back in her drawer. Works like charm! Course she's only five and your DS is *nearly* 11 so he might notice where she doesn't, lol!

Nope, he doesn't notice. ADHD comes in handy sometimes

It's 4 hours since I posted and the rain storm's gone. It's sunny out now Why am I practically the only one I know who likes bad weather?

Last year, I planned on the house selling, so I didn't plant anything. I want to plant stuff. I have a brown...well, black, lol...thumb, too, but I keep trying. The other reason I didn't plant stuff is because I figured that planting things ties me to this property, and I want to let it go. Maybe I'll try some things in containers. That didn't do well last year, but I'll try it again. That way, at least if they're successful, I can transport them. Or if they're still in seedling stage when (notice I did not pull a Linus and say "if") the house sells, I'll give them to my friend.

[witchygrrl]

My condolences for YodaMae. Her burial plans sound lovely though, redveg.
 

My GMIL is a Holocaust survivor. She's 89 and basically says that if you read Elie Wiesel's Night, that's just like her story. She grew up in Romania, was taken to Auschwitz, thrown in the gas chambers 3 times, but they were faulty at the end of the war, so she survived. She  ended up in a German resettlement camp, where my FIL was born. She and the rest of the family moved to America two years later. She's an incredibly strong woman.

And now for my EEEK!!! moment: I have an interview for an assistant professorship on Feb 14th. Truth is, i don't know if it'll be the right move, but it's dumb of me not to go for it. Wish me luck, ladies!

[redveg]

Originally Posted by 3xMama 

I have a brown thumb, I think. I don't mind gardening, but its not my favorite thing to do. I really want the fresh veggies and beautiful flowers, though! Maybe this year I will try my hand at gardening again. 

I have a brown thumb when it comes to house plants.  I can't figure it out?  My veggie garden and the few flowers I grow, except for one year , always turn out but my house plants I can never get to survive more than a year.  I would love a garden inside.  It would make Winter so much easier to get through.  I say give it a try again, even if you only grow a few things to start.

Originally Posted by witchygrrl 

My condolences for YodaMae. Her burial plans sound lovely though, redveg.
 

My GMIL is a Holocaust survivor. She's 89 and basically says that if you read Elie Wiesel's Night, that's just like her story. She grew up in Romania, was taken to Auschwitz, thrown in the gas chambers 3 times, but they were faulty at the end of the war, so she survived. She  ended up in a German resettlement camp, where my FIL was born. She and the rest of the family moved to America two years later. She's an incredibly strong woman.

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts about YodaMae:)

It is amazing, heartbreaking, horrifying  to hear from survivors all they had to endure. I could never be as strong as had to be, still have to be.  My G. Grandmother had some pretty amazing stories.  My family is from Germany.  My G.Grandmother & Grandmother ended up in China for 7 years before they could come to the US. 

[DaughterOfKali]

Trying to get caught up on this thread.  Sorry I can't comment on everything.  You are all in my thoughts though.
 

Originally Posted by redveg 

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts about YodaMae:)

I'm so sorry.  That must have been very difficult for you to do.  Just thinking about it makes me cry.

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by witchygrrl And now for my EEEK!!! moment: I have an interview for an assistant professorship on Feb 14th. Truth is, i don't know if it'll be the right move, but it's dumb of me not to go for it. Wish me luck, ladies!

Luck, of course!

M told me on the phone tonight that kissing my lips is like kissing two cherries Oh, my, how I love that man!

[3xMama]

Originally Posted by witchygrrl 

My GMIL is a Holocaust survivor. She's 89 and basically says that if you read Elie Wiesel's Night, that's just like her story. She grew up in Romania, was taken to Auschwitz, thrown in the gas chambers 3 times, but they were faulty at the end of the war, so she survived. She  ended up in a German resettlement camp, where my FIL was born. She and the rest of the family moved to America two years later. She's an incredibly strong woman.

And now for my EEEK!!! moment: I have an interview for an assistant professorship on Feb 14th. Truth is, i don't know if it'll be the right move, but it's dumb of me not to go for it. Wish me luck, ladies!

Wow. Just wow. 

As for interesting family stories, in an effort to escape German draft and persecution in WWI, I had some distantly related family members escape Poland by hiding under a nun's habit. The train they were on was being searched before it crossed the border and the nuns offered to hide them. So hide they did!! I think its my favorite family story.  Second favorite nun story. My favorite is when my dad was in Catholic elementary school and was wrongly accused by the nun teacher of causing trouble. She hit him with an eraser, so he grabbed it from her and hit her back! He told me he would've taken it if he had actually been the one causing problems but since he wasn't and she just assumed he was (that says volumes though, eh?!), he wasn't going to take it!

Best of luck, of course! I hope it goes well!!

Originally Posted by redveg 

I have a brown thumb when it comes to house plants.  I can't figure it out?  My veggie garden and the few flowers I grow, except for one year , always turn out but my house plants I can never get to survive more than a year.  I would love a garden inside.  It would make Winter so much easier to get through.  I say give it a try again, even if you only grow a few things to start.

It is amazing, heartbreaking, horrifying  to hear from survivors all they had to endure. I could never be as strong as had to be, still have to be.  My G. Grandmother had some pretty amazing stories.  My family is from Germany.  My G.Grandmother & Grandmother ended up in China for 7 years before they could come to the US. 

I think part of the problem with my veggie garden was that the ground slopes down where I tried to put it and whenever it rains heavily, it floods and turns into a small river. I didn't realize this at the time, though. So I'd have to rip up a whole new patch of ground to garden. IDK if my landlord would be ok with that and given the way our yard is, the garden would end up more or less smack dab in the middle of the yard. And I still have the patch of dirt to try to fill that he'd like filled this summer if we aren't using it for gardening soooo?? We will see what happens. 

I had no idea people escaped to China. How terrifying that must have been!
 

Originally Posted by Maiasaura 

M told me on the phone tonight that kissing my lips is like kissing two cherries Oh, my, how I love that man!

Oh my! Ou la la!! 

Has anyone heard anything from Feral lately? I've been thinking about her and hoping she's doing alright. :/

[LionessMom]

my van is finally fixed! now i can start moving things into it and going to my appts!

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by 3xMama I think part of the problem with my veggie garden was that the ground slopes down where I tried to put it and whenever it rains heavily, it floods and turns into a small river. I didn't realize this at the time, though. So I'd have to rip up a whole new patch of ground to garden. IDK if my landlord would be ok with that and given the way our yard is, the garden would end up more or less smack dab in the middle of the yard. And I still have the patch of dirt to try to fill that he'd like filled this summer if we aren't using it for gardening soooo?? We will see what happens. 

Has anyone heard anything from Feral lately? I've been thinking about her and hoping she's doing alright. :/

OMG, you're right! I hope she's doing OK.

Re: your garden: have you thought about trying to terrace it? People do that all over the world where they only have sloping property.

Originally Posted by LionessMom 

my van is finally fixed! now i can start moving things into it and going to my appts!

Yay!