Susan from Qld

Hi Susan, thanks for your thoughts on Saturday. The day was lovely and all went smoothly (unlike the two previous days). The weather was perfect (of course), the bride was stunning (naturally) and the reception was everything we hoped it would be- good food & wine, great music and lots and lots of fun! But it all finished too quickly (sigh)

Hi Susan, Thanks for calling by my page. No time for much gardening at the moment and a few back problems means I should not dig so lots really needs to be done. Really trying to get the garden low maintainance now. If you look at my TOPPs you will see that I really do not have all that many posts. Especially lately. I am pleased so many 'newbies' are having so much fun on this site.

Thanks Susan for your comment... I'll try to take photo and post it.... I really need a new bag... hope this project will work for me.

Thanx Susan for your message
feeling much netter this morning
but I havent eaten yet
and that will be the test
have a great day xx

Susan, has anyone ever told you, you are a real charmer? That is the noicest thing anyone has said to me in years?

NO to that shop to buy THAT gift!!!

for the flowers Susan.
That was very sweet of you.

Hi, Susan!
for the lovely birthday wishes!

...and thank your for your kind thoughts regarding my Mom's surgery.

It went well, and she is recuperating at a nearby rehab hospital where she is getting occupational and physical therapy on the weekdays. They even have bingo a couple times a week and she's been able to join in!

Congratulations on your SA6 Cup win! You are now officially a terrific nag!!!

F A M I L Y
I ran into a stranger as he passed by,
'Oh excuse me please' was my reply.
He said, 'Please excuse me too;
I wasn't watching for you.'
We were very polite, this stranger and I.
We went on our way and we said goodbye.

But at home a different story is told,
How we treat our loved ones, young and old.
Later that day, cooking the evening meal,
My son stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knocked him down.
'Move out of the way,' I said with a frown.
He walked away, his little heart broken.
I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake in bed,
God's still small voice came to me and said,
' While dealing with a stranger,
common courtesy you use,
but the family you love, you seem to abuse.
Go and look on the kitchen floor,
You'll find some flowers there by the door.
Those are the flowers he brought for you.
He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.
He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,
you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes..'
By this time, I felt very small,
And now my tears began to fall.
I quietly went and knelt by his bed;
'Wake up, little one, wake up,' I said.
'Are these the flowers you picked for me?'
He smiled, 'I found 'em, out by the tree.
I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.
I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue.'
I said, 'Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;
I shouldn't have yelled at you that way.'
He said, 'Oh, Mom, that's okay.
I love you anyway.'
I said, 'Son, I love you too,
and I do like the flowers, especially the blue.'

FAMILY
Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company
that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days.
But the family we left behind will feel the loss
for the rest of their lives.
And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more
into work than into our own family,
an unwise investment indeed,
don't you think?
So what is behind the story?


Do you know what the word FAMILY means?
FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU

Hi Susan, think you said you were looking for the one with the little girl, pretty sure this is the same.

Susan, I am so very sorry about your son's friend. It is the saddest news imaginable.
We may never understand. He is at peace now.

Hey sweet friend...just wanted to stop by to let you know I'm thinking of you and keeping you and your son in my prayers. Tough and sad time.
Blessings to you all.

Thank you Susan, very kind of you to say such nice things about Chloe. All I want for my kids is that they be happy and successful in whatever they choose to do, and she is. She used to work in the family business but decided that retail was where she wanted to be and she is making a real go of it.
Take care and best wishes to your family.

Hi Susan, that wasn't a problem. I will drink red if pushed (or there's nothing else) but really prefer white.
Kevin has decided we/he needs to drink the other two bottles before they go off. I told him to wait until his sister arrives back from China in the New Year. $100 per glass is too good to just have with spag bol!

Hi, Susan! Thank you so much for the birthday greetings. Though I really don't start celebrating until tomorrow (our Thanksgiving), I'm enjoying all the birthday wishes here in Sudokuland! Thanks for the kind greeting and warm thoughts. Have a great day, both today and tomorrow!

Just passing, thought I would pop in and say hi...

HI

I asked one of the expert sons for the answer !!

Dear Susan,

Thank you so much for the kind thoughts. I will miss my brother terribly, but I have wonderful memories of our good times together to see me through the dark days.

♥ Jane

I had to drop in to show you my home made avatar Susan - inspired by your email!

Hi Susan
My nutcracker collection was there, it was just too hard to see it because the photos were so bad... I'll try to get some more photos with a proper camera...

Hi Susan
Sent you an email - I vented on you, sorry!!!

Your family are mean! And I have anything but a logical mind... can't work out how the maths ties in with that... all confused...

Hello Susan
Hey thank you so very much for the beautiful tulips and thoughts for today,
It has been a more difficult time than last year,
and on his last anniversary, I was in Darwin sitting by his grave, thanks again

Susan,
Thank you for the flowers.It was so thoughtful and I do appreciate you as well as the flowers.
I must apologize for the giggling during the skype visit in SF...I wish I had been able to speak rather than giggle, but between the very high volume of noise, my being hearing impaired, and slightly impaired from the wine, complicated by your loverly accent....I did the only thing I could under the circumstance...I do promise that if there is ever another occasion, I will make every effort to act and speak like a grown up...oh...dear...maybe I'd better not promise that...that's what I think I was trying to do then...lol

Well, for heaven's sake! I can't believe I have never been here! Shame on me! Have some ice cream as an apology Have a cupcake, too!
I am half blind from trying to read the correct colors! Very clever (and I found 'x' right away!

Hi Susan I know that site isn't real good is it I'm going to try the one you gave me later today and hopefully get a better picture.

Brrrr! Thanks for the 22 quilt!
Just as you sent it, my son and 3-year old grandson popped in and I had to go give hugs!

Due to your brilliant race for 22 today, I've added to the Sudokuspeak forum under "Off Topic." You should be proud.

Hi Susan! Thanks for the welcome home. I'm slowly catching up on Sudoku after our long trip to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, & Cambodia. My 62nd birthday on Dec. 4 was one of my most exciting ever! It began when we watched the sun rise at Angkor Wat in Cambodia - unforgettable! But that was topped by the visit on the last day of our trip to the Tiger Temple. I have posted only one picture on my page so far, but I will try to whittle down the thousands of pictures we took to just our favorites & post them on Flickr as soon as I can find time. Meanwhile, Rob & I wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas and

Susan. Bringing you greetings of the season...May you enjoy peace, joy and love as the new year continues to roll....

Your love and support during good and bad times has ben greatly appreciated..Thanks for being there for me..

Susan, sorry about that mate.

Here is that link I promised.

http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/mary-ruby/Homepage.aspx

Hugs and kisses.

Wishing you all the very best for the Festive Season

Susan, may the Christmas spirit bless you and your family and the New Year be filled with joy and prosperity! Merry Christmas!

A message to
wish you a Merry Christmas and
to wish you a wonderful new year- A year that's your brightest by far,
With blue skies above and things that you love and laughter wherever you are.

Hi Susan
So many pages had gone by since you posted I thought I'd comment in here so it made more sense... Ebob is absolutely shattered by her report card, which I hope will motivate her to work harder next year - 4B's, 3C's, but more importantly, a 2 for effort in English because she didn't hand in some work (it did eventually get handed in). With Ally starting high school next year I will have a chance to work with both of them on prioritising etc. Like you I don't know what to do with the information!!!! Other than the 'future' nag....

Hi Susan



I knew is was you even though you changed your "from". Thanks for the birthday wishes even if they were a little late. I know how time geets away at this time of year. I dont post on site very often but still lurk around a fair amount. Bec had her party last night and she was pretty happy with how it went. She went "into town" and was picked up at about 3 - so we're all a bit tired today!
Is your son doing well at Uni?
I hope that you and your family have a great Christmas and healthy and prosperous 2009.




Lindy

Susan, I'm going to try this thing where I sit her down after school every day and get her to show me her planner and what she has done. It feels wrong - she should be responsible for her own actions by now - but I thought if I could do it for a few weeks I could show her what I mean about planning, organisation and getting her act together - demonstration rather than just words.

The teacher thing sounds good too. For one of her electives I mentioned to her teacher (on P-T night) that I thought being partnered with her best friend was affecting her results. It's the only subject they have together... I suggested that she keep an eye on them and if Ebob's work didn't improve perhaps she should separate them. It was the one subject where a teacher mentioned an improved attitude in the second half of the year...

Sending thoughts and wishes for a very Merry Christmas from me and mine.