The Old Folks Home

[Arielle]

Wisher--the meds are the same which is why using both at the same time would OD the puppy; Ivermectin is really very cheap. I need to buy stock in these pharmacutical companies. LOL praying the puppy recovers soon and is good health once again.

 

[KnobbyOaks]

I just want to remind everyone, including myself, what the holiday is about. I have so much to be thankful for, from family and friends, to fresh air and fresh eggs, from baby deer in my backyard to baby boys in my lap, from the will to make choices to the saving Grace of God. I could never name them all, nor could I ever express how blessed I am. I try to keep a thankful heart all year long, because I have learned that a thankful heart is a happy heart and I count that as one of the greatest feelings one can have.

Happy Thanksgiving, friends, I am thankful for you.

That was beautifully said! Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving.

 

[Cynthia12]

That was beautifully said! Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving.

 

[Countrypunk92]

Hey guys. I am sorry I haven't been on.. I recently went under a coma.........Turkey coma that is!!!!

 

[Bunnylady]

Hey guys. I am sorry I haven't been on.. I recently went under a coma.........Turkey coma that is!!!!

That needs an explanation, I think!

We spent yesterday visiting with my parents, who live about an hour an a half away. For several years now, we've observed Thanksgiving with them on Saturday. Both of my brothers were there, and we had a good time together. You'd kinda have to know my family to know what that means . . . . let's see if I can give you an idea.

My younger brother is in his mid-forties and brilliant, though not at all conceited about it. He said, "they tell me that something like 98% of the people I meet have less on the ball than I do, and about 50% a lot less. When you consider that some days, I'm not sure how I even manage to get dressed in the morning, that's scary!" He has never married, and getting glimpses of his life through his eyes are entertaining and sometimes poignant. Photography is one of his hobbies; there's an arboretum he visits regularly to take pictures. "There are often wedding shoots going on there," he said. "Last time I was there, there was someone over there taking pictures of a family, over here, someone else taking pictures of a family, over there, someone else. I was like, the only person there without . . . ." *snaps fingers* "I knew I forgot something!"

My older brother isn't quite as quick, though he certainly has his moments. Here's an example of his style:
Big Brother's wife: "So, none of you have middle names?"
Big Brother: "Well, I had a sort of secret middle name, 'Euripides'. As in, "John, you rip-a-dese pants and you're in trouble." ( he was a very klutzy kid).

Ahhhh, family!

 

[Cynthia12]

That needs an explanation, I think!

We spent yesterday visiting with my parents, who live about an hour an a half away. For several years now, we've observed Thanksgiving with them on Saturday. Both of my brothers were there, and we had a good time together. You'd kinda have to know my family to know what that means . . . . let's see if I can give you an idea.

My younger brother is in his mid-forties and brilliant, though not at all conceited about it. He said, "they tell me that something like 98% of the people I meet have less on the ball than I do, and about 50% a lot less. When you consider that some days, I'm not sure how I even manage to get dressed in the morning, that's scary!" He has never married, and getting glimpses of his life through his eyes are entertaining and sometimes poignant. Photography is one of his hobbies; there's an arboretum he visits regularly to take pictures. "There are often wedding shoots going on there," he said. "Last time I was there, there was someone over there taking pictures of a family, over here, someone else taking pictures of a family, over there, someone else. I was like, the only person there without . . . ." *snaps fingers* "I knew I forgot something!"

My older brother isn't quite as quick, though he certainly has his moments. Here's an example of his style:
Big Brother's wife: "So, none of you have middle names?"
Big Brother: "Well, I had a sort of secret middle name, 'Euripides'. As in, "John, you rip-a-dese pants and you're in trouble." ( he was a very klutzy kid).

Ahhhh, family!

You have to love family when they all get together, especially when it's been a while since they've gotten together, or, if there is a new member that has come along..and the family just seems to have to out do the other to introduce him/her to all of the family quirks. Fun times!

 

[Arielle]

You are all precious gems in my journey of life!! OVer the last year I had pulled away from the family becuase, . . . well many because . . . . . and yet you all present a picture of families just like mine. I need to be more tolerant and accept families are wierd. LOL

 

[dsqard]

Arielle, I figured out a long time ago that there is no such thing as "normal" when it comes to families. There are always the "odd" ones, mean ones, nice ones, etc in a family. None of us are perfect and shouldn't expect family members to be either. You have to celebrate the uniqueness of each person.

The only place I draw the line is I refuse to allow someone to hurt me (mentally or physically) and choose to not let anyone use me, other than that most stuff can be overlooked or understood.

 

[Kansaseq]

I used to think my family must be the most dysfunctional family ever, until I got older and started hearing stories about other families. Now I think mine is almost NORMAL compared to some out there! Embrace your family's uniqueness. My philosophy now is that normal is boring!

 

[Wisher1000]

Arielle, I figured out a long time ago that there is no such thing as "normal" when it comes to families. There are always the "odd" ones, mean ones, nice ones, etc in a family. None of us are perfect and shouldn't expect family members to be either. You have to celebrate the uniqueness of each person.

The only place I draw the line is I refuse to allow someone to hurt me (mentally or physically) and choose to not let anyone use me, other than that most stuff can be overlooked or understood.

I understand that statement completely and on the surface, I agree, but I have realised that family and really close friends are the only ones that can hurt or use me. I can ignore anyone else and never bat an eye. In my line of work, you develop a thick skin, but when it comes to family, they are the only ones who reside beneath it, where I'm vulnerable.