mymare from Naperville, IL

mymare, wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Mary thank you for your Thanksgiving wishes, they came true. We had a wonderful time.

I hope you and your family had a wonderful time as well.

Hi Mary, thanks for the thanksgiving day wishes, was away for the turkey day but it was great, hope you had a great thanksgiving day and the rest of the hollidays,

Thanks for the good wishes. Hope your holiday has been good. Ours was very pleasant, with a four day visit with our daughters, their hubbies (one future), and our grandson. Christmas is on the close horizon, and it feels like it this morning (27F at 8:00 AM).

Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes. I hope you and your family enjoyed it also and didn't suffer from turkey overload.

Is it a question of decision making or discovery of a better deal that sent you back to return your black Friday purchases?

Enjoy the season,

Joe

for stoping by with Turkey Day wishes - it was indeed great day. The pilgrims spent 3 days on that first Thanksgiving celebrating.

My U-tube is to honor all those who are a "brother/sister" to me and others on this site. HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER"

Hi Mary, sorry for responding so late but things really got hectic for last couple of months. Got so involved in settling my younger daughter that I was in virtual spin and picture was quite hazy. It seems to be getting clearer now and hopefully she will be settled soon.
will keep in touch from now onwards. bye and take care.

G'day Mary
Enjoyed Mr Bean, not even contemplating Christmas yet, too early for me! Lamingtons are when a square cake it cut into smaller squares covered in chocolate icing & rolled in coconut.

Hi Mary, Thanks for stopping in at my page and the warm holiday wishes. You mentioned snow (drool). I counted 7 snowflakes falling. I love winter, so I'm wishing it would get here already!

Thank you very much for your greeting in my page.

Thank you for your kind Christmas greetings. I'm currently doing my best to not think about Christmas - 2 and a bit more weeks of school, reports, fragile children (students), cleaning my classroom, etc, all mean I am in denial. But it is nevertheless relentlessly moving towards the day. May you also have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year, filled with precious moments.

Hi Mymare, thanks for the welcome note you left on my page, it is still empty. Connections at my area is pretty slow and it can get very frustrating downloading pictures etc. Anyway, thanks for stopping by.

Thanks for the thanksgiving wishes. hope your holiday was all you wanted! we have moved back home to Indiana, so i am your "neighbor" lol. whatever possessed us to move back this time of year!!! i had to put away the capris and sandals and buy heavier clothes. something wrong with that picture! i've been without internet for over 2 weeks and have missed y'all. thanks for keeping in touch and i'll chat more again.

Thanks for the welcome, we have reaaly hot humid weather at the moment! I wish I was in the snow!! Cheers Rosie

Mary,
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope the holidays are happy and healthy.
I worked for First Options of Chicago, and have had the 'pleasure' of your city, in the winter....you can have it!!! Although nice city in the summer!
Good Pizza, different then NYC pizza.... (which is where I grew up)

Hello mymare,

And thank you for the comment.
It looks very cold over there, I've always wanted to have a white Christmas, it must be beautiful.

Anyway, happy holidays! And i hope you have a great new year!

- Paige

Hi Mary
Thank you for your birthday wishes - I had a wonderful day! I got THREE boxes of chocolates! I too am looking at needed housework and not doing it. Luckily for me I have a great excuse and others are doing most of it for me!! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season with lots of yummy food, including chocolates galore...

Mary,

I'm so sorry to hear of your fathers decline, it's a hard thing to go through. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take care.

Mary, what a difficult time for you and your family. I hope you find some comfort in the knowledge that you are doing everything you can to make sure your Dad is cared for. Thinking of you and sending a hug...

A thought and a prayer for you and your dad.

Strength and prayers to you and your family, Mary. May the decisions be correct, and may he live out his life with some contentment and peace. XO

Mary, here's wishes that your father will adjust to the different living arrangements. When people get depressed it's hard for them and you. My prayers for you that things get better for you. May Christmas have a wonderful memories this year.

Mary, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this very difficult time. There are so many of us who have dealt with similar situations & can sympathize. It is understandable that your father is tired at the age of 89, especially if he has had medical problems for a long while. I was grief stricken when my mother died three weeks after a heart attack, but comforted when I found in her apt. a note she had left for me & my brother telling us she was tired & ready to go be with our father. Maybe your father would be happier in heaven than he is here on earth. Tough for you, but better for him. May you all find peace

Hi Mary,
I left a comment on the easy page for you but I just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and I understand the distress you will be going through with you father's health and having to put him in a nursing home. Hopefully you will find a nice one with caring staff. It will make you feel a little more settled at least. I've been there.
And the people on this site and so nice and supportive. Thier friendship will lift your spirits.


Some flowers to cheer you!

Hi, Mary! Please know that we are thinking of you and your family as you make the tough decision to find a safer place for your father. It will be hard (no, impossible) to find a place where he will be as happy as he would be at home, but his safety must be considered. Prayers are winging your way! Be aware of all the love and support for you here. Good luck and peace!

Mary will the good wishes of all the sudokuland inhabitants let you and your family know taht we are with you. Let us know how the things are going. Rezaremos por la salud de tu padre.
Have pleasant holydays.

Mary, and to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, not just today but everyday. Sometimes in life we do things we don't necessary like but are necessary for the benefit of others and themselves.

Mary, I have just come home from a mercy dash to Adelaide in a very similar situation to yours. My mother, who is 81, has been unable to eat solid food for a month and in the last week, has hardly eaten anything at all. Dad felt unable to cope because she was refusing any help he offered so called on my sister, a nurse of 40 years, for help and advice. She and I flew interstate on Friday to be by her side in the casualty department of the hospital. We brought her home and hopefully made her realise how important it was for her to start taking nourishment and our father was able to get his first decent sleep in ages. He now feels more able to manage her care and knows that any one of us can be there in a matter of hours if he needs us. It has left Mum very weak and frail and we can only hope that she regains some of her sparkle soon.
I feel deeply for you and your family during this difficult time. When ever I think of my Mum, I shall spare a thought for your father.
Please take of yourself and feel right in the knowledge that you are doing what needs to be done. Worry is no good for any of us, it leaves you feeling very drained.
My loving thoughts to you,
Gail

Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know how you feel. I hope things turn out ok. Take care of yourself!

Have a wonderful Christmas Mary and the happiest of New Years xx

My thoughts are with you, Mary. Seeing our parents decline is so difficult.

I hope that despite your worries that you and your family have a merry Christmas.

When we put my husband in the nursing home, crystal would come be after work every night and we would watch jeperody together. Visitors at the other bed would marvel at how many Ed got right. I went at lunch and stayed until 9pm, crystal came at lease once a day for an hour or so, but don't try to stayall the time. I had a heart attack while I was in the room with him. Lucky he didn't notice.

I know this is a difficult time for you and your family, Mary. I hope your Dad is adjusting to his new environment.
Happy Holidays

Have a wonderful Christmas, Mary, , and while you're at it, have a too!

Mary

From my home to yours
Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas
and a healthy New Year!

Mary, Wishing you and your family, health, peace, love, and happiness during this Christmas Season and throughout the New Year! Merry Christmas! Stella & family

Oh, you are so right. Winter has hit the midwest. We had our biggest snow in 5 years. About 8 inches at my house and up to 10 in other areas around the St. Louis area. Happy Holidays.

Hi Mary. I wanted to drop in and say that I hope you and all you care for enjoy happiness and peace during this festive season and in all days to come! Best wishes for a Merry Christmas!

Well, I guess I should you you a push to. PUSH.....

And welcome to Page 6!