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SHABBAT SHALOM November 8TH

Shanus — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:51:05 GMT

Shabbat Shalom and welcome here each Friday for an inclusive thread.

Wow, what a week! I certainly need some time to pray, process and hope for our future. I believe sometimes these events come in threes: the elections and I had to have several biopsies yesterday during my body check which are bandaged and will hear results in a week. There was an attack on the Israeli Soccer Team/fans yesterday in Amsterdam....and so the chaos of antisemitism continues here and abroad.

We have a busy weekend beginning tomorrow with a craft fair, music and food trucks at our ArtCenter to benefit the Helene victims in NC and states nearby. My gallery is participating and all my paintings are on sale...What a rush to get them finished, matted and framed in time for the show/street fair! A large portion of sales are donated.

Also tomorrow and Sunday is a yearly local art guild tour with many studios open and the thrill to converse with the artists and see their work....paintings, sculptures, jewelry (oh, no!), pottery, etc. The map shows a huge area covered with locations of the artistic community. I usually participate, but my studio is packed up and moved down to our huge dining room table and stacked wire drawers for supplies.

The weekend weather will be gorgeous in the 60's and perfect for being outside and enjoying what I love. My GDs arrive at 8AM tomorrow to enjoy the weekend with us and attend the events. My younger one who is 12 is quite the artist and so excited to see the studios.

I wish everyone a restful and peaceful weekend.

Shanus

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:05:42 GMT

@Shanus @Wishing you luck on the biopsies. Sounds like you have a wonderful family. Nice of your gallery to donate part of the proceeds. You are not alone. Bless us all!

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Shanus — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:10:17 GMT

@Goldengate8361 I'm so used to biopsies with my fair skin over the decades, but thanks for the good luck. Thanks God not on my face, but a few on my upper arms and one on my thigh. The bandages are annoying, but can be removed tomorrow.

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meallen616 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:27:22 GMT

Everyone,

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DREAMON — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:44:22 GMT

We are going to take advantage of the nice weather and do a few more things outside of the house this weekend. Dinner out with friends Saturday night and a visit from out old neighbor Sunday night...busy weekend.

Hope you all have a healthy and safe weekend and week ahead.

@Shanus ....positive vibes sent your way as always for good health.

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Skyegirl21 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:13:52 GMT

Shabbat Shalom all. A very disturbing week. Still looking for the peace.
I am in the midst of moving and settling my 87yr old Mom ( who is quite helpless) into assisted living after clearing her house of 60 yrs- which has all been kind of a nightmare. But thankfully,, it's a good distraction. Ihave a twin sister who claims she can't do anything for anyone- no time. Hate her, selfish jerk. It's all me, yay.

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Oznell — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:26:34 GMT

Urgently praying for the Jews in Amsterdam, who are being hunted down and beaten, as we speak. This was not supposed to happen again in Europe. Dutch authorities must restore peace.

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Shanus — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:20:01 GMT

@Skyegirl21 Been there done that with my folks many years ago and I swear they never tossed anything in their house. I don't have any siblings, so my DS, DIL and GDs helped out. They were anxious to move out, but in their 80's and no help w/ the decision making about what to keep and what goes. None of us needed more furniture or duplicate photos.

I hope you have an easier time and a peaceful weekend.

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Shanus — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:21:57 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
Urgently praying for the Jews in Amsterdam, who are being hunted down and beaten, as we speak. This was not supposed to happen again in Europe. Dutch authorities must restore peace.

@Oznell Yes and hoping this isn't the continuation of the chaos to follow in our country and others.

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jlkz — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:28:57 GMT

@Shanus

Yesterday after my early AM mammogram, I was having coffee at Panera's and as I was 3/4 through a lengthy email response to your post, I got an error message. My post was gone as was 10 pages of posts responding to yours. My guess: too political posts.

Regardless, the essence of my post was recognize that you ( as so many others are ) are going through grieving and mourning. The dream / goal is shattered...for a while. The ultimate divine plan will reveal itself in His time.

Peace, love and hope.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:37:01 GMT

Good Shabbos to us all, enjoy a very peaceful weekend.

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Sooner — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:53:47 GMT

@Skyegirl21 wrote:
Shabbat Shalom all. A very disturbing week. Still looking for the peace.
I am in the midst of moving and settling my 87yr old Mom ( who is quite helpless) into assisted living after clearing her house of 60 yrs- which has all been kind of a nightmare. But thankfully,, it's a good distraction. Ihave a twin sister who claims she can't do anything for anyone- no time. Hate her, selfish jerk. It's all me, yay.

@Skyegirl21 Boy do I feel your pain. It is so hard, and when you are doing it alone, I can say that not alone, but my husband and I did it just us and sometimes you think "I can't do this" and you have to.

You are in my heart for where you are now! I hope you and your mom will be blessed along the way and it all works out for both you and she is content and even happy with this new adventure for her as she adjusts to it.

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Shanus — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:05:24 GMT

@jlkz Sorry for the deleted post and my thread. Hopefully many posts were read before taken down.

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Shanus — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:23:36 GMT

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Skyegirl21 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:35:43 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Skyegirl21 wrote:
Shabbat Shalom all. A very disturbing week. Still looking for the peace.
I am in the midst of moving and settling my 87yr old Mom ( who is quite helpless) into assisted living after clearing her house of 60 yrs- which has all been kind of a nightmare. But thankfully,, it's a good distraction. Ihave a twin sister who claims she can't do anything for anyone- no time. Hate her, selfish jerk. It's all me, yay.
@Skyegirl21 Boy do I feel your pain. It is so hard, and when you are doing it alone, I can say that not alone, but my husband and I did it just us and sometimes you think "I can't do this" and you have to.

You are in my heart for where you are now! I hope you and your mom will be blessed along the way and it all works out for both you and she is content and even happy with this new adventure for her as she adjusts to it.

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Thanks for commiserating @Sooner , and @Shanus . I am so totally resentful, angry- no one did anything over the 60 years to clean out and declutter- and my Sister is useless. Message to everyone, don't leave all your stuff for your kids to deal with!! ITS NOT FAIR. This whole thing has def made me stop buying stuff!! 🤣 Hope everyone who had a rough week finds some peace and solace.. Shalom. 💝

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PhilaLady1 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:26:43 GMT

Good Shabbos and Happy Weekend to all! Bless you, your family, loved ones, and all of us.

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dmod nj — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:54:50 GMT

Good Shabbos and happy weekend to all.

@Shanus with all you have going on, thank you for this week's peaceful, inclusive thread. I hope your biopsies' results come back quickly and with good news. Enjoy your busy weekend with your dear family.

@Skyegirl21 I'm sorry you're left to deal with all of that without your sister's help.

@Oznell I've not had the news on, so I didn't know what happened. TY for posting about what is going on. I will keep all those affected in my prayers.

Year round, I volunteer for one of the political parties. Wednesday after I woke up and caught up with the news, I stayed off of all social media, didn't watch the news and snuggled with my pup. She is my unofficial emotional support pup, who keeps me sane. Boy, did she have her paws full on Wednesday. lol

Like all of you, I pray for peace and understanding.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. Be good, kind and gentle with yourselves.

Today is National Cappuccino Day. Enjoy! "beviamo!" ("let's drink")

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MOMMAVik — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:26:02 GMT

Shabbat Shalom and a wonderful weekend ahead! It seems like we are full into Fall here with perfect weather. May you all find peace and relaxation this weekend.

@Shanus, I hope the biopsies turn out well, with no worries. Enjoy the fun weekend.

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kindred cats — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:43:10 GMT

Shabbat Shalom to all and happiness to all.

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Dazlin — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:09:18 GMT

@Skyegirl21 ...I just had to reply to your post...I just recently went through similar to your experience. I lost both my parents this April and July....they had over 70 years and more accumulated personal items. .my mother kept high-school items etc. I literally had to go through each and every item before deciding what to dispose of.

I had their entire house to keep up with in and out.

It was basically only me to do it all, but thankfully I did have help from my daughters and my husband had to often make repairs as we went along.

.My only brother lives out of state so it really didn't pay for him to come and help, and I needed to get things moving asap. He works, has family, etc. I'm not resentful...I just see that it's the way things turned out. I've have heard some say, it's not fair, but again...I believe it's the cards I've been dealt.

Been a long gruesome road, and very lonely...and I'm grieved with the loss of both my parents passing within 2 months of each other...another transition for me after taking care of them in every aspect you can imagine.

Anyone going through this...just try be thankful that you did it. It's a great honor to bring everything to closure as properly as possible. It can be a hard and lonely road, but it's a good task. GOD BLESS!

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