Guy's Gossip

Home again after an exhausting, emotional and intense weekend. I came home with new ideas, tapes, books, and friends. These weekends are always difficult for me, particularly this time, but I always come away feeling renewed and refreshed. Feeling that I can do whatever God wants of me. One of the... Sign in to see full entry.

I am going to an Al-Anon Convention this weekend. Hoping to find some inspirarion. I will check in when I get back. Ya'll have a good weekend! Sign in to see full entry.

Dear friends, just an update on my husband. He is living in a half-way house in our town. I have asked him to give treatment his best shot and not to come home or call until July 1st. He has gotten into the habit of just stopping by or calling frequently. I finally had to just tell him that I can't... Sign in to see full entry.

A friend of ours gave us a hibiscus plant when my mother-in-law passed. I'm so bad at growing things that I have been terrified I would kill it. But yesterday, I saw a big orange flower beginning to open. And I counted 11 other buds! I'm so excited. Made me think of Mickey and how proud she would... Sign in to see full entry.

Garage sale is over. Thank God! I never make much money, but it's a good excuse to clean closets and get rid of stuff. We have a rule - if it goes out for a garage sale, it does not come back in. My husband spent his first night in the halfway house last night. He did alright. He is still having... Sign in to see full entry.

I am preparing for a garage sale tomorrow. As I sit here cleaning closets and marking items, a flood of memories hits me. I remember trips and shopping trips, the births of my children and grandchildren, watching my kids in sports, etc. I remember them fondly and smile and then I wonder: Was he... Sign in to see full entry.

My husband fell in the shower tonight. He had several seizures. I called 911 and they took him to the hospital. I don't know why, but I had a feeling. And I was right. Drinking again. Apparently has been for a month. I feel like such an idiot for not knowing. Trust is one of those crazy things. We... Sign in to see full entry.

So, husband went to cemetary with friends over the weekend. He passed out four times and they could not keep him conscious. They called EMS who said his blood pressure bottomed out. The ER said he was dehydrated and malnourished. Unfortunately, the real reason he got sick is because for two days, he... Sign in to see full entry.

Fairies always look forward to their fourth birthdays because that is the birthday when they receive their unicorns. Every fairy has her own special unicorn that remains hers forever. They are all different colors and each one is unique. The princesses loved their unicorns and took such good care of... Sign in to see full entry.

Thought I might blog the fairytale I wrote for my granddaughter's birthday. Let me know what you think! Once upon a time, in a far away land called Fairydom lived twin baby princesses. Their mommy and daddy waited a very long time for their precious baby girls and loved them deeply. The King and... Sign in to see full entry.