What's Up Today

[Kchurchill5]

Shadows, I'm about an hour south of Tampa, and it was 40. Yes, it was cold. And my friend who lives in Jacksonville; it actually snowed.

COLD, trust me. However; not nearly as bad as many. I feel very bad for those with double digit wind chills. Dangerously low temperatures.

Sweats and fuzzy socks here, lol.
I even baked yesterday; me, baking, LOL. I made 3 bread loafs; the oven felt so good, haha. And, the fire place has been on yesterday and today.

Now, it looks like the buffalo area is going to get slammed with lake effect snow again. Stay warm and safe everyone!

[ImPat]

OMG cannot even imagine weather temperatures that cold here it has been a very mild day in the high 20'sC and about 15C tonight and for our summer that is cool weather, so completely opposite to what most of you seem to be experiencing at the moment, all I can say is well try to keep warm as we try to keep cool.

Pat

[Kchurchill5]

You ever just has one of those good days ... Yesterday was one.
My back was killing me; I twisted, or pulled a ligament - a previous injury.

I hit the chiro on wed, big help. Jacuzzi at home, big help. Massage on Thurs, big help. So, not in total pain. Step 1

Some bills and stuff I was putting off.
Car insurance. Covered thru March; but, wanted to check prices. Got a new quote for 25/month CHEAPER. Great deal. Cancelled other one.

Health insurance; changed also; and, save 30/month. I have to wait to Feb 1; but, that is fine. same with Dental; saved 8/month. Both good deals.

Also, got a life insurance policy; since my son is all I have; I thought it was important. Sort of morbid, but important. And, I closed a 4 yr long case with my previous life insurance carrier; it was long, tedius, and frustrating. But, closed it out finally.

Filed taxes, DONE. all three cats nails trimmed; and 2 had their shots. My oldest, 24 Angel. NO shots for her.

And, hired a painter to do my living room. The ceiling are 20'. I don't want to do that.
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So, a very productive and $$ saving day. I felt good.

And, to top it off a touching heartfelt moment at the grocery store ... I will post that separately. Lets just say, me, the Mom, check out gal; and bagger were all in tears. Seriously.
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Today, boring compared to yesterday. Just working around the house; chores, etc. and no work with my back. Simple easy day for me.

[ImPat]

You ever just has one of those good days ... Yesterday was one.
My back was killing me; I twisted, or pulled a ligament - a previous injury.

I hit the chiro on wed, big help. Jacuzzi at home, big help. Massage on Thurs, big help. So, not in total pain. Step 1

Some bills and stuff I was putting off.
Car insurance. Covered thru March; but, wanted to check prices. Got a new quote for 25/month CHEAPER. Great deal. Cancelled other one.

Health insurance; changed also; and, save 30/month. I have to wait to Feb 1; but, that is fine. same with Dental; saved 8/month. Both good deals.

Also, got a life insurance policy; since my son is all I have; I thought it was important. Sort of morbid, but important. And, I closed a 4 yr long case with my previous life insurance carrier; it was long, tedius, and frustrating. But, closed it out finally.

Filed taxes, DONE. all three cats nails trimmed; and 2 had their shots. My oldest, 24 Angel. NO shots for her.

And, hired a painter to do my living room. The ceiling are 20'. I don't want to do that.
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So, a very productive and $$ saving day. I felt good.

And, to top it off a touching heartfelt moment at the grocery store ... I will post that separately. Lets just say, me, the Mom, check out gal; and bagger were all in tears. Seriously.
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Today, boring compared to yesterday. Just working around the house; chores, etc. and no work with my back. Simple easy day for me.

You got me curious where is the other post, link please.


Pat

[Kchurchill5]

Second post ... A Tear Jerking Moment

I normally would never post something like this; but, this was just too good. Please read the whole thing.

As some of you know; I shaved my head; literally 1/4" is all I have - right before Christmas. It was in honor of all of those dealing with, survived; or lost their lives to cancer. I give 1,500 every year to the ACS, in honor of my Mom, Dad, and Aunt. I also have 3 people fighting w/cancer right now; and, lost 8 over the last 2 yrs.

Last year, I gave my hair to locks of love; this year, the same; but, I shaved it all. I felt it is important to let people know; there is no shame in being bald. In fact it is beautiful.

Well, I had a tear jerking moment at the grocery store yesterday. In fact; me, the girls Mom, the check out gal; and the bagger; as well as 2 others were crying.
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I was in line to check out. A small girl (7 or so); a boy,, 9 or 10 and his Mom behind me. And, one very slow person in front of me. Anyways, I was emptying out my cart; and the little girl helped me w/few items. Then, I reached back to get a bouquet of flowers (they always have them at the checkout). Then the little girl asked her Mom if she could get some for sissy; Mom said,"no we can't afford them." The little girl said her sissy would love them; and they were pretty.

Then, the little girl wanted some candy; again, Mom said, "we can afford them, we need food for Sissy." The little girl and brother were both said; and, I could see the cart was hardly enough food for 2, but not 4. And the Sissy, wasn't there.

As the check out gal was doing her thing; the little girl asked me ... "Are you sick like Sissy,: remember, I shaved my head; and, I wasn't wearing a hat. I said now, knowing now, her sister was sick. I said, "I did it for all those who are sick; to let them know ... being bald is not bad; it is beautiful." She said ... "You are beautiful." I just about broke into tears. She said, "my Sissy would like you." Mom said, her daughter was dying from lukemia. The little girl said, "my sissy loves flowers." The little girl also reached for a candy bar; and again, the Mom said, we can't afford it. The kids looked so sad. We talked briefly; and the entire family was nice.

But, not enough food for 2, no less 4. Mom was counting every penny. the little girl asked me how my friends were; I looked at Mom, and she nodded; meaning, she wanted me to be honest. She said, her kids knew; and understood what will happen. I told them. The little girl and the boy gave me a hug; and told me they were watching me from heaven as their Sissy would.

Hello TEARS!! Me, the Mom, cashier, and bagger. The little girl told me I was brave too; and liked my head, but it was sort of grey like Mommy's hair, lol.

Anyways, I picked up 2 of the candy bars; and handed it to the kids; Mom's approval and paid for them. Then, I bought a $50 gift card, and had the cashier wrap up the card and flowers in a bag for them; but, paid for it. The bagger was still finishing me; as the cashier was starting with the family. The Mom saw what I did. She was in tears; and everyone else; plus cashiers next to us. They couldn't believe I do that do a stranger.

Yet, I did. It was so touching what the little girl said; I was happy to do it. Pay it back right.
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When I shaved my head; I did it for me; and for others who are dealing with cancer; yet, some friends did NOT understand it. My close friends did; but, others were bothered by it. That really bothered me. I couldn't believe how some people couldn't understand or accept it. Or, why they were uncomfortable being around me, just because my head was shaved.

So, this little girl really touched me.

FYI, the Mom works in a restaurant; and, I offered her some catering help when I need it. She, is a seamstress; and, I need some quilting work done; she offered to finish them for me.

See ... giving back does work; and, it really makes you feel good. Sometimes a little goes a long way.

[Kchurchill5]

Just posted ImPat, sorry, a little late

[ImPat]

It had me smiling and crying in one so very very touching.


Pat

[Kchurchill5]

Thx, I cried when it happened; after, in the car, and when I wrote this. I'm still teary eyed.

[ImPat]

We are just back from having lunch with the DD and her partner to celebrate my birthday which is tomorrow and we went to a place called Johnny's Burgers (https://www.facebook.com/JohnnysBurgerJoint) which sell American style burgers and also uses Monterey jack cheese, the DD had the Jucy Lucy, her partner had the good old chicken burger, the DH had the Down Under and I had the Skinny burger and on the side we had waffle fries (a new line he started this week), the Monterey Jack cheese (crumbed and fried - that stuff could get addictive) and the onion rings (servings are big). They all had chocolate milkshakes though the DH says they are more like thick shakes and I had water. We were full as boots getting out of there but enjoyed what we had.


Pat

[Kchurchill5]

Looks pretty good to me. Sounds like you had a great meal. I love the name, Juicy Lucy, lol.
And, early HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to you as well.