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[mustang66lady]

@tiny 2 

I can relate to how you feel.  I had to stand tough when my father passed.  I worked for his doctor and got information earlier than the rest of the family.  I would cry it out over a few minutes and then get prepared for how everyone else in the family would handle things.  My older brother just shut down completely.  I never thought I would have to be the "strong one" in a situation like it was.  You have every right to mourn your loss-you held your station, staying strong and handling details for your DH while he was alive and I know it was a lot more than you have shared with us.  You are a nurse as I am and you and I know things that scared you deep and silent and long before anyone else knew.  No one knows what you have been thru.  Insensitive is no excuse for that "friends'" comment.  You are a brave, caring, loving person but now you need to regain your strength and figure out what is next in your life and you have more than earned the right to take as much time as you need to do that.  It is your path - no one else's and no one else needs to tell you how to be at a certain time.  Send them over to me-I can be the mean nurse with no problem but they won't bother you again for sure-not on my watch!  Not on the K-Team watch!

[momtochloe]

Good morning Kitchenettes, happy Souper Sunday my friends . . .

[momtochloe]

@ChiliPepper  will you be driving DD back to school today?  What is the weather going to be like by you as it looks like NY is going to take the brunt of what is coming your way.

To all in the path of today's storms and their family and friends, safe travels to one and all . . . 

[momtochloe]

So I decided to run a couple of errands today (yes soon to be expiring coupons were involved) and I finally dragged that Aldi wreath up from the downstairs pantry and it's a keeper.  That irresdescent glitter doesn't look bad at all and now I just have to decided where to hang it.  My original intention was over a hall table I have but I still hold out hope that I am going to get that mirror hung that I bought for the house so I am thinking it may end up in my bathroom.  It's really pretty and I am glad I got there early enough to snag it.

Now I don't love it as much as my .50 bag of sugar mind you but it's a keeper just the same . . . 

[tiny 2]

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@mustang66lady wrote:

@tiny 2 

I can relate to how you feel.  I had to stand tough when my father passed.  I worked for his doctor and got information earlier than the rest of the family.  I would cry it out over a few minutes and then get prepared for how everyone else in the family would handle things.  My older brother just shut down completely.  I never thought I would have to be the "strong one" in a situation like it was.  You have every right to mourn your loss-you held your station, staying strong and handling details for your DH while he was alive and I know it was a lot more than you have shared with us.  You are a nurse as I am and you and I know things that scared you deep and silent and long before anyone else knew.  No one knows what you have been thru.  Insensitive is no excuse for that "friends'" comment.  You are a brave, caring, loving person but now you need to regain your strength and figure out what is next in your life and you have more than earned the right to take as much time as you need to do that.  It is your path - no one else's and no one else needs to tell you how to be at a certain time.  Send them over to me-I can be the mean nurse with no problem but they won't bother you again for sure-not on my watch!  Not on the K-Team watch!

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@mustang66lady    Thank you so much. Yes there was much I did not share. I am trying to come up with some sort of gracious answer to such comments. Hopefully there will not be any more. Most everyone is being very supportive and there have been financial curiosity by some. I just find that so rude. I would never think to even mention something like that. I am staying in and my family are near if I need them. I am needing sleep. I miss him so much.

[ChiliPepper]

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@momtochloe wrote:

@ChiliPepper  will you be driving DD back to school today?  What is the weather going to be like by you as it looks like NY is going to take the brunt of what is coming your way.

To all in the path of today's storms and their family and friends, safe travels to one and all . . . 

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@momtochloe 

Hey there my Friend!!!

Yes, I was going to drive her back this afternoon but I was checking out the weather Saturday morning and it didn't look so good so I decided to go Saturday night after work.

It was a long day but it ended up being a smart move because we are having an ice & snow storm.

[ChiliPepper]

The snowplow just went by. I guess I should go out there & see how much we actually got.

[mustang66lady]

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@tiny 2 wrote:

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@mustang66lady wrote:

@tiny 2 

I can relate to how you feel.  I had to stand tough when my father passed.  I worked for his doctor and got information earlier than the rest of the family.  I would cry it out over a few minutes and then get prepared for how everyone else in the family would handle things.  My older brother just shut down completely.  I never thought I would have to be the "strong one" in a situation like it was.  You have every right to mourn your loss-you held your station, staying strong and handling details for your DH while he was alive and I know it was a lot more than you have shared with us.  You are a nurse as I am and you and I know things that scared you deep and silent and long before anyone else knew.  No one knows what you have been thru.  Insensitive is no excuse for that "friends'" comment.  You are a brave, caring, loving person but now you need to regain your strength and figure out what is next in your life and you have more than earned the right to take as much time as you need to do that.  It is your path - no one else's and no one else needs to tell you how to be at a certain time.  Send them over to me-I can be the mean nurse with no problem but they won't bother you again for sure-not on my watch!  Not on the K-Team watch!

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@mustang66lady    Thank you so much. Yes there was much I did not share. I am trying to come up with some sort of gracious answer to such comments. Hopefully there will not be any more. Most everyone is being very supportive and there have been financial curiosity by some. I just find that so rude. I would never think to even mention something like that. I am staying in and my family are near if I need them. I am needing sleep. I miss him so much.

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@tiny 2 

There is no need for a response to a comment or question that is insensitive.  Just stay silent but don't let them stare you down.  Maybe I am naive, but I think if you remain silent while looking them in the eye, they will at least figure out they said something they shouldn't have - no response is needed for such rude behavior.  In the meantime, do what you can do.  Rest, drink some herbal tea, nap if possible whenever, and be up if you need to.  Get some kind of nutrition in you-even if it is Ensure.  Cry, get angry, He has shoulders big enough to handle all your emotions.  After all, He gave them to you.  You may never get over this, but you will get thru it.   

[Writer with Flair]

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

OMG, a shooting at Destiny Mall in Syracuse!!!

My DD is there with her BF!!!!

Theyre ok, the police are escorting them out to safety

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Dear Chili,

     I am so sorry that your daughter and her boyfriend had to go through this.  What a nightmare.  Thank God they are both okay.

[Writer with Flair]

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

@momtochloe 

Good morning my Friend!

How was your T-day?

What are you up to today?

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Hiya @ChiliPepper , nothing much going on around here.  The Thanksgiving in a box from Trader Joe's was good, I'll get it again next year as it's perfect for me.

How is DD?  What did you guys do yesterday?  Any fun plans for the weekend?

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mtc,

     How was that turkey and dressing encased in a crust?  What other stuff did you get to go with it?

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@Writer with Flair  it was good especially for the money.  Next year I'll bake it at a lower temperature and maybe a bit less time as I overbaked it a bit but the flavors are very good.

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mtc,

     Thanks for letting me know how the turkey and dressing in a crust turned out.  I   loved the idea of putting it all together in a roll.  How clever was that!