METH
METH..... I destroy homes, tear families apart. Take your children, and thats just the start. I'm more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold. The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold. If ever you need me, I'm easily found. I live all around you, in schools and in town. I live with the rich, I live with the poor. I live down the street, and maybe next door. My power is awesome; try me and you will see. But if you do, you may never break free. Just try me once and I might let you go, but try me twice, and I'll own your soul. When I possess you you'll steal and you'll lie. You do what you have to just to get high. The crime you'll commit, for my narcotic charms, Will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms. You'll lie to your mother; you'll steal from your dad. When you see their tears, you should feel sad. But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways. I take kids from parents, and parents from kids. I turn people from God, and separate friends. I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride. I'll be with you always, right by your side. You'll give up everything: your family, your home. Your friends and money, then you'll be all alone. I'll take and take, until you have nothing to give When I'm finished with you, you'll be lucky to live. If you try me be warned this is no game, If given the chance, I'll drive you insane. I'll ravish your body; I'll control your mind. I'll own you completely; your soul will be mine. The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed, The voices you'll hear from inside our head. The sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see I want you to know, these are all gifts from me. But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart, That you are mine, and we shall not part. You'll regret that you tried me, they always do But you came to me, not I to you. You knew this would happen, Many times you were told. But you challenged my power, and chose to be bold. You could have said no, and just walked away. If you could live that day over, now what would you say? I'll be your master; you will be my slave. I'll even go with you, when go to your grave. Now that you have met me, what will you do? Will you try me or not? Its all up to you. I can bring you more misery than words can tell. Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell...
Dignity Memorial - Glenn Turner Obituary: View Obituary for Glenn Turner by Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, Fountain, CO
Dignity Memorial - Glenn Turner Obituary: View Obituary for Glenn Turner by Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, Fountain, CO
In Memory of
Glenn Franklin Turner
March 11, 1935 - November 15, 2011
Obituary
Arrangements under the direction of Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, Fountain, CO.
Glenn Franklin Turner, 76 died November 15, 2011. Glenn was born on March 11, 1935 in Statesville NC to Marvin and Connie Turner. He married Salome Asteria Languit on January 9, 1960 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Together they had four children.
He proudly served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1975 and retired as a 1st Sergeant assigned at Fort Carson.
Glenn enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid reader, he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Glenn will be missed very much.
He is survived by his wife Salome (Sal), three daughters and a
daughter-in-law: Marie Smith of Calhan CO, Paula Peabody of New Prague MN, Carol Carson of Colorado Springs CO and Amanda Turner also of Colorado Springs CO. Six grandchildren: Lindsey Turner, Zack Mercier, Noelle Turner, Thomas Turner, Jacelyn Peabody, Johannes Elliot and one great-grandchild Rylin Moberly. He is also survived by five sisters: Hazel Eidson of South Carolina, Ruby Josey, Joyce Herman, Alice Brotherton, and Carol Dryder, all of North Carolina.
Glenn is preceded in death by his son, Glenn Jr., a brother Arnold Turner and his parents Marvin and Connie Turner.
Visitation will be held on November 21, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Dove Witt Funeral Home, followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. His funeral will be held on November 23, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at St Dominic's Catholic Church, reception will follow. Glenn's ashes will be interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Daddy I love you & miss you so much
In Memory of
Glenn Franklin Turner
March 11, 1935 - November 15, 2011
Obituary
Arrangements under the direction of Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, Fountain, CO.
Glenn Franklin Turner, 76 died November 15, 2011. Glenn was born on March 11, 1935 in Statesville NC to Marvin and Connie Turner. He married Salome Asteria Languit on January 9, 1960 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Together they had four children.
He proudly served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1975 and retired as a 1st Sergeant assigned at Fort Carson.
Glenn enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid reader, he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Glenn will be missed very much.
He is survived by his wife Salome (Sal), three daughters and a
daughter-in-law: Marie Smith of Calhan CO, Paula Peabody of New Prague MN, Carol Carson of Colorado Springs CO and Amanda Turner also of Colorado Springs CO. Six grandchildren: Lindsey Turner, Zack Mercier, Noelle Turner, Thomas Turner, Jacelyn Peabody, Johannes Elliot and one great-grandchild Rylin Moberly. He is also survived by five sisters: Hazel Eidson of South Carolina, Ruby Josey, Joyce Herman, Alice Brotherton, and Carol Dryder, all of North Carolina.
Glenn is preceded in death by his son, Glenn Jr., a brother Arnold Turner and his parents Marvin and Connie Turner.
Visitation will be held on November 21, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Dove Witt Funeral Home, followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. His funeral will be held on November 23, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at St Dominic's Catholic Church, reception will follow. Glenn's ashes will be interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Daddy I love you & miss you so much
R.I.P. Daddy
On November 15, 2011 I received a text message from my cousin saying, Hi, I just heard about your dad. I'm so sorry. I called my son and asked him what's wrong with Dad? My son started to break down and told me that my Dad had passed away that morning. I started crying and have been crying on and off since finding out.
I'm a bit upset that being the eldest child I was not the first one notified.... I found out through a text message! I know that when it happens you are just a mess and have to figure out what to do but I don't think it's right I wasn't called.
At any rate... I haven't seen any of the family yet. Been keeping myself distracted with packing and getting the new house ready to move into. It has helped a little but I'm still crying at the drop of a hat. I will go to the funeral but that is all, I know I couldn't handle the viewing. The funeral will be devastating enough.
Last week we lost Aunt Ellen (Uncle Gerry's wife) to Alzheimer's. Now my Dad... they say deaths happen in 3's. I'm scared to find out who will be next!
Daddy, I can't go visit you in the nursing home any more or hear your voice. I miss you and love you. I know you are with my brother, Glenn, Uncle Bob, Grandpa Languit, Aunt Ellen, and all in your family that have passed before you. I know that you don't hurt any more cuz there is no pain there. You are in a better place now and you are watching over us BUT it doesn't make it any easier to accept and live with. I will see you one day in heaven. I love you♥♥♥
I'm a bit upset that being the eldest child I was not the first one notified.... I found out through a text message! I know that when it happens you are just a mess and have to figure out what to do but I don't think it's right I wasn't called.
At any rate... I haven't seen any of the family yet. Been keeping myself distracted with packing and getting the new house ready to move into. It has helped a little but I'm still crying at the drop of a hat. I will go to the funeral but that is all, I know I couldn't handle the viewing. The funeral will be devastating enough.
Last week we lost Aunt Ellen (Uncle Gerry's wife) to Alzheimer's. Now my Dad... they say deaths happen in 3's. I'm scared to find out who will be next!
Daddy, I can't go visit you in the nursing home any more or hear your voice. I miss you and love you. I know you are with my brother, Glenn, Uncle Bob, Grandpa Languit, Aunt Ellen, and all in your family that have passed before you. I know that you don't hurt any more cuz there is no pain there. You are in a better place now and you are watching over us BUT it doesn't make it any easier to accept and live with. I will see you one day in heaven. I love you♥♥♥
One Day At a Time...
It is Oct. 23, 2011 - Donnie came home on August 23, 2011 because a warrant went active on him. We did some research to find out what S.O. was going to arrest him for, then we gathered the monies and went to Bobby Brown Bail Bonds to post his bond. When that was done I drove him to the jail and he turned himself in. It took a few hours but he was bonded out because we took care of all that prior to him turning himself in and he came home to me. Donnie was gone from July 21, 2011 to August 23, 2011 to do whatever the hell he wanted with whoever he wanted to do it with. He was not accountable for anything he did... and he did a LOT! Specially to myself and my kids. It was horrid and I thought I would not survive it. I forgave Donnie for the things that he did but to this day I still cannot forget. When I am pissed off at him everything comes out and I throw it back in his face! I am so shocked and sick to my stomach over it that I can cry uncontrollably at the drop of a hat over it all. I did things that I NEVER imagined he would do and I still am trying to understand why??? He went against every ounce of morals and values that he has and he did things with a 16 year old girl that at one time was my daughters BEST FRIEND! I can honestly say that Donnie is the ONLY man in my life that I can say honestly BROKE MY HEART! I still hurt am so scared to give all of myself to him for fear he will finish off my heart and disappear. I want so much to be able to turn back the clock to BEFORE he ever met that bitch, Bridget! She is the root of ALL evil and has truly screwed up her kids teaching them the evil things she does so well. But Karma is a bitch and it WILL catch up to her and I pray she will pay for everything she has EVER done to any one. I know since Donnie left them and came home that she has already lined up another victim to take his place.
This entire thing has changed Donnie, he isn't the same "Golden man" I married years ago. Because of all the hurt he has done to me and my kids we are also different, we will never be the same again. Hopefully it will prevent any of us from being hurt like this again. I was a very trusting person and believed everything Donnie said, it was the truth because he told me... I have since learned of a LOT of lies that I thought were truths but they are not. To this day he still tells lies and when I learn of the truth it tears more at my heart. Sometimes I wish I were dead so I wouldn't have to deal with the hurt and pain but I have kids that need me now. My kids keep me grounded, when I'm upset I think of them and it stops me from doing stupid things so they are my heroes.
I don't know if Donnie and I will make it or not... I'm taking one day at a time.
This entire thing has changed Donnie, he isn't the same "Golden man" I married years ago. Because of all the hurt he has done to me and my kids we are also different, we will never be the same again. Hopefully it will prevent any of us from being hurt like this again. I was a very trusting person and believed everything Donnie said, it was the truth because he told me... I have since learned of a LOT of lies that I thought were truths but they are not. To this day he still tells lies and when I learn of the truth it tears more at my heart. Sometimes I wish I were dead so I wouldn't have to deal with the hurt and pain but I have kids that need me now. My kids keep me grounded, when I'm upset I think of them and it stops me from doing stupid things so they are my heroes.
I don't know if Donnie and I will make it or not... I'm taking one day at a time.
Month from Hell
Today starts month two of it just being myself & my daughter. We have been close to the bottom of the barrel and are fighting like hell to claw our way out. I haven't been able to afford everything and things have been extremely tough. We have sacrificed just about everything that meant anything to us on this ranch... along with the ranch that is in foreclosure. My "dream" of living on a ranch out in the country has just about come to an end now. I've got a job finally and I have a very dear friend to thank for all the help she's given us, Chris. When things get horridly bad I am finding out who my "REAL" friends are and who I can get support from without feeling ashamed or judged. I can count them on one hand. Why is it when your are down some people are so cruel rather than be positive? I am rediscovering who I am and what I want. I will NOT settle any more, ever again! My kids and myself will be the #1 priority... if he can't put us at THE TOP then he won't be a part of our lives. I am so exhausted both mentally and emotionally, I don't even want to get out of bed any more. I wish I could turn back the clock... would I repeat the same things that lead me to this place of sorrow and grief? Love is hard... I've given my heart and soul to this man I thought was my best friend. DRUGS are EVIL! My loving, caring, handsome husband became a monster in every sense of the world to me and my kids. I don't know if I can forgive some of the things he's done but still... I love him with all my heart. I miss him horribly and want to feel his touch again. My heart is broken and I don't know if it will EVER heal from this. I don't like these feelings of hate and anger, there are not any people I can say that I honestly despise but that entire family is at the top of list. I can work through my hurt and anger at my husband eventually I think... but the trust has been destroyed. I want to start fresh, new town, new home, new life; there are too many bad memories tied to this ranch now to stay. It is a place of sorrow and that is not a home, it's a tomb that I need to break out of. My kids deserve there Mom back and we all deserve to be truly happy and feel safe in our home. I love you Donnie with every ounce of my soul and if you do get to come home and not end up in prison I will work to rebuild our life together but if you end up in prison I will not wait again. I spent many years waiting for you and justifying my relationship with you to others. I shouldn't have to do that... but my love for you is so intense, even after all these years. We deserve RESPECT from you after everything you've put us through these horrid months, NOW it is your turn to prove how much you LOVE us! I believe in my marriage vows; in sickness and in health til death do us part.
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Crested Geckos
I have become very fond of Crested Geckos! I have 3 of them so far...
"WILLY", he is an orange Tiger Morph Crested Gecko
"FURY", a Red Harlequin Crested Gecko, unknown sex, juvi
"CRIMSON", a Red Harlequin Crested Gecko, unknown sex, juvi
I am also getting 2 new additions this weekend!!! I will post pictures once they are home with us!
Crested Gecko Care Sheet
I am also getting 2 new additions this weekend!!! I will post pictures once they are home with us!
Crested Gecko Care Sheet
Happy 76th birthday Daddy
On March 11, 2011 my daddy celebrated his 76th birthday! It was a bittersweet party knowing that this will be the last birthday we celebrate with him. You see ... he has less than six months to live as his body/organs are slowly shutting down.
This is an emotionally hard time for us all. He has his good days where he looks great and is in high spirits then he has a bad day where he isn't feeling well, looks very pale & fragile and just seems very sad. I think the hardest part for me is admitting to myself that I am not ready for him to not be in my life. That there will come a time when I will call and he will not answer the phone. That I will go visit and he will not be there to see.
He has been moved to another nursing home, this is the second one, and he is not very happy there because he has a room mate and the room is very small. I am hoping that my mom will be able to get him into another room without a room mate until a private room becomes available. It is hard to visit and chat when there is a "stranger" on the other side of the room listening to everything that is said. Nothing against this man but it makes visits awkward I think and the last thing I want is to feel uncomfortable visiting my dad during his last days here.
My wish... to make my Dad not hurt. The hardest part, and the part that makes me angry is when my Dad hurts and there is nothing that can be done about it. I get angry at the nurses for not "fixing" it... it doesn't make any sense to me to be in a nursing home with all these nurses around and they can't do a damn thing about pain!!! I suppose that is what makes it easier to deal with his death... that he will not suffer and hurt any more but still... I WANT MY DADDY! Even though we were not real close while I was growing up I still want my Dad here!
I have many friends that do not have their parents here any more... I never could relate to how they felt but now I can now that my Dad will be gone! I know that we don't always agree and/or get along with our parents but life really is too short to let little things stop you from loving and spending time with your parents. Before you know it they are gone...
I love you Anarchy
Sadly on March 1, 2011 we made the extremely hard decision to have Anarchy euthanized. It was discovered that he had a cleft palate & every time he was fed he would get liquid into his lungs, his weight was dropping fast & he was just existing. I loved him dearly & he stole my heart instantly, I still cannot think or talk about him without tears rolling down my cheeks. He was a very special puppy and I will forever hold him in my heart! Love you little man always & forever!
Stella X Marley Litter
We were blessed on Saturday, February 19, 2011 with 3 male puppies! Welcome to the world boys!
The 1st male was born at 3:02 pm, weighed in at 6.4 oz. and is chocolate merle with white on his chest. The 2nd male was breech & born at 4:35 pm, weighed in at 5.6 oz and is a chocolate merle with white on his chest. The 3rd male was born at 6:20 pm, weighed in at 5.3 oz and is blue with a little white on his chest and white on 2 toes of his right rear foot.
We thought long and hard about names for them and finally decided after much thought... #1 is "Chaos", #2 is "Havoc" & #3 is "Anarchy". Stella & Marley made very handsome pups! I am very pleased with their colors & patterns and still floating on air!
Will be fun to see how they mature!
R.I.P. Jenny Lynn
Jenny Lynn, 19 years old, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge today. She was a very special burro and will be dearly missed by my family here on the ranch.
Now I will be watching our other burro, Buford, because he was very bonded to Jenny Lynn. When I go outside he brays at me. I know he is sad now that she is gone because they've been together for a pretty long time.
R.I.P. sweet girl, I love you Jenny Lynn
The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ February 08, 2011
FOR TODAY~ Tuesday February 8, 2011
Outside my window...it is windy, cold & snowing
I am thinking...I cannot wait for Spring to get here & the cold/snow to be done for the year
I am thankful for...the cozy toasty warmth of the house =)
From the kitchen...I haven't decided what to make for dinner yet but it should be comfort food cuz it is so cold out.
I am wearing...Navy sweat pants & a black Harley Davidson t-shirt
I am creating... I really don't know how to answer this question??? I suppose since I am waiting to hear back on my pre-employment drug test for Loaf 'N Jug, I am creating a wardrobe for work that I will be comfortable in! =)
I am going...to be soooooooooo happy that I only have to drive 11 miles to & from work!!!
I am reading...nothing at the moment, don't have the patience right now to sit down for a book.
I am hoping...that things will run smoothly here at the ranch when I start work & that everyone here will help out with things so I won't have to run around on my days off trying to put the house back together.
I am hearing...many great comments from my friends on Facebook on my getting the job! =)
Around the house...I would like to get it cleaned & organized before I start work, but that isn't a "weekend" project if it is going to be done properly.
One of my favorite things...is the pride I get from working and bringing money into the house & family steadily.
A few plans for the rest of the week: anxiously await a call from the manager of Loaf 'N Jug for me to go in & finish up employment paperwork & set up the weeks work schedule!
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Outside my window...it is windy, cold & snowing
I am thinking...I cannot wait for Spring to get here & the cold/snow to be done for the year
I am thankful for...the cozy toasty warmth of the house =)
From the kitchen...I haven't decided what to make for dinner yet but it should be comfort food cuz it is so cold out.
I am wearing...Navy sweat pants & a black Harley Davidson t-shirt
I am creating... I really don't know how to answer this question??? I suppose since I am waiting to hear back on my pre-employment drug test for Loaf 'N Jug, I am creating a wardrobe for work that I will be comfortable in! =)
I am going...to be soooooooooo happy that I only have to drive 11 miles to & from work!!!
I am reading...nothing at the moment, don't have the patience right now to sit down for a book.
I am hoping...that things will run smoothly here at the ranch when I start work & that everyone here will help out with things so I won't have to run around on my days off trying to put the house back together.
I am hearing...many great comments from my friends on Facebook on my getting the job! =)
Around the house...I would like to get it cleaned & organized before I start work, but that isn't a "weekend" project if it is going to be done properly.
One of my favorite things...is the pride I get from working and bringing money into the house & family steadily.
A few plans for the rest of the week: anxiously await a call from the manager of Loaf 'N Jug for me to go in & finish up employment paperwork & set up the weeks work schedule!
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...
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Happy Sorrow...
Yesterday my family went to visit my Dad at the nursing home. The facility is very nice, clean & the other people there look content & settled in. We had to stop at a little table & sign-in at a book. Then we went to the reception window to get directions to Dad's room.
We walked into Dad's room and there he was asleep in the wheel chair facing the corner. It looked like he had gotten his wheel chair wedged in between his bed and the wall near the bathroom & had just given up trying to free himself. It hurt my heart to see him sitting there alone stuck. I walked up to him & touched his arm & told him, "Hi Dad". It took a few seconds for him to respond to me but he eventually said, "Hi". The kids went up to him next and then Dad wanted Zack to turn him around so he could see us all. After much care my son got him freed and rolled him around facing us. He said hello to us all and sounded happy to see us all. Dad was surprised to see my husband there but happy to see him too.
My Dad has lost a lot of weight since I've seen him last, which hasn't been since Sept. 2010 for me. I've taken the kids to see him since my last visit but I hadn't visited with him because of the falling out with my mother. I am still angry with what she did and I am not ready to see her face to face right now. My Dad looks so fragile and weak.... that is the hardest thing to see and very heart breaking. But I am glad that I went in to visit with him.
We chatted with him for probably about an hour, he seemed a little bit out of it, or may be distracted thinking about other things. At least he didn't seem to be in any pain & that is a good thing. I cannot stand it when he is in pain and moaning. It makes me want to beat all the doctors & nurses up until they make my Dad feel better. Nothing makes me angrier than wondering why a person has to be suffering when they are IN the hospital, those nurses & doctors need to think a little about that cuz it so heart breaking to see!
I would like to take the kids out to visit with him every week - weather & road conditions being considered before making the trip in. I think it is very important for my kids to have as much time with my Dad as possible now that his time to go is getting nearer. They need to get their closure with him before he is gone.
My son isn't one to talk much about his feelings but I know my Dad means a LOT to him. My Dad was the only male role model for my son for about 10 years of his life. He lived with my parents from approximately 5 years to 15 years of age. I was an idiot when I was younger, won't go into the details here - that is for another blog later when I'm ready to write about it.
My daughter is angry and sad... she has been thinking about Grandpa not being here to see her get married & to meet (possible) great grand kids. The reality of him NOT being here later on is hitting her harder than I thought it would. I suppose because my Dad has also been a big male role model in her life too.
Here are a few photos that were taken while we visited...
I love my Dad! I will always try to be the eldest daughter he can be proud of & I hope that I have done that. Although I know we have butt heads MANY TIMES he IS STILL and ALWAYS be my daddy<3! I am not like my 2 sisters... at ALL and I am a strong willed person with my own values and morals. I am NOT the "standard" daughter most know & love and I suppose that is why my relationship with my parents is a roller coaster ride at best. But whether we are talking or not I hope they both know that I love them and I am thankful for everything they've done for me & given me. We were raised differently back then compared to how things are done now... but we all survived and we are who we are because of that...
We walked into Dad's room and there he was asleep in the wheel chair facing the corner. It looked like he had gotten his wheel chair wedged in between his bed and the wall near the bathroom & had just given up trying to free himself. It hurt my heart to see him sitting there alone stuck. I walked up to him & touched his arm & told him, "Hi Dad". It took a few seconds for him to respond to me but he eventually said, "Hi". The kids went up to him next and then Dad wanted Zack to turn him around so he could see us all. After much care my son got him freed and rolled him around facing us. He said hello to us all and sounded happy to see us all. Dad was surprised to see my husband there but happy to see him too.
My Dad has lost a lot of weight since I've seen him last, which hasn't been since Sept. 2010 for me. I've taken the kids to see him since my last visit but I hadn't visited with him because of the falling out with my mother. I am still angry with what she did and I am not ready to see her face to face right now. My Dad looks so fragile and weak.... that is the hardest thing to see and very heart breaking. But I am glad that I went in to visit with him.
We chatted with him for probably about an hour, he seemed a little bit out of it, or may be distracted thinking about other things. At least he didn't seem to be in any pain & that is a good thing. I cannot stand it when he is in pain and moaning. It makes me want to beat all the doctors & nurses up until they make my Dad feel better. Nothing makes me angrier than wondering why a person has to be suffering when they are IN the hospital, those nurses & doctors need to think a little about that cuz it so heart breaking to see!
I would like to take the kids out to visit with him every week - weather & road conditions being considered before making the trip in. I think it is very important for my kids to have as much time with my Dad as possible now that his time to go is getting nearer. They need to get their closure with him before he is gone.
My son isn't one to talk much about his feelings but I know my Dad means a LOT to him. My Dad was the only male role model for my son for about 10 years of his life. He lived with my parents from approximately 5 years to 15 years of age. I was an idiot when I was younger, won't go into the details here - that is for another blog later when I'm ready to write about it.
My daughter is angry and sad... she has been thinking about Grandpa not being here to see her get married & to meet (possible) great grand kids. The reality of him NOT being here later on is hitting her harder than I thought it would. I suppose because my Dad has also been a big male role model in her life too.
Here are a few photos that were taken while we visited...
I love my Dad! I will always try to be the eldest daughter he can be proud of & I hope that I have done that. Although I know we have butt heads MANY TIMES he IS STILL and ALWAYS be my daddy<3! I am not like my 2 sisters... at ALL and I am a strong willed person with my own values and morals. I am NOT the "standard" daughter most know & love and I suppose that is why my relationship with my parents is a roller coaster ride at best. But whether we are talking or not I hope they both know that I love them and I am thankful for everything they've done for me & given me. We were raised differently back then compared to how things are done now... but we all survived and we are who we are because of that...
The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ February 02, 2011
This is a new activity I found on Facebook & I have decided to give it a try...
FOR TODAY ~ Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Outside my window... calmer winds, our horses & llamas out and about in the pastures, relief from the arctic frigid temps of the -41*F we experienced yesterday.
I am thinking... I should do a bit of cleaning around the house since it is still too cold to spend any time outdoors.
I am thankful for... my daughter, Johannes & my son, Zachary, they are amazing kids I am very proud of!
From the kitchen... I can still see traces of last nights big meal I made for dinner. It was so miserably cold I wanted to make a "stick-to-your-ribs" home cooked meal we could pig out on so we'd get a good nights rest. When it is THAT cold out it is extremely exhausting!
I am wearing... black/maroon striped casual pants & a brown/cream long sleeved t-shirt, I am not going to be going out any where so these will be nice & comfy.
I am creating... a more up beat attitude cuz I've been so upset, angry & sad the past few days.
I am going... to try to give the things I have no control over & cannot change to God so I can focus on being happier myself.
I am reading... nothing consistently at the moment cuz I'm always distracted with other things going on around here.
I am hoping... my daddy makes a miracle recovery since he had surgery yesterday. Although we haven't been close for the past few months I am not ready for him to move on.
I am hearing... sadness in my kids voices cuz of my Dad's health right now.
Around the house... making plans in my head as to what rooms I want to remove the old 10+ year old carpeting in first, get some vinyl down that will be so much easier to keep clean and much healthier for us since the dirt won't be trapped in the house.
One of my favorite things... is the warmth & happiness I feel from our Chihuahuas when I sit in the middle of them and they climb all over me wanting my affection.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Get more details and information from Chris about the new business, Your Day , she is starting up and get busy getting it "known". Hopefully we'll be able to get together for a meeting & get things really going!
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...
This is my daddy! This photo was taken last year at the 50th Anniversary Party we had for them at "Country Buffet".
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FOR TODAY ~ Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Outside my window... calmer winds, our horses & llamas out and about in the pastures, relief from the arctic frigid temps of the -41*F we experienced yesterday.
I am thinking... I should do a bit of cleaning around the house since it is still too cold to spend any time outdoors.
I am thankful for... my daughter, Johannes & my son, Zachary, they are amazing kids I am very proud of!
From the kitchen... I can still see traces of last nights big meal I made for dinner. It was so miserably cold I wanted to make a "stick-to-your-ribs" home cooked meal we could pig out on so we'd get a good nights rest. When it is THAT cold out it is extremely exhausting!
I am wearing... black/maroon striped casual pants & a brown/cream long sleeved t-shirt, I am not going to be going out any where so these will be nice & comfy.
I am creating... a more up beat attitude cuz I've been so upset, angry & sad the past few days.
I am going... to try to give the things I have no control over & cannot change to God so I can focus on being happier myself.
I am reading... nothing consistently at the moment cuz I'm always distracted with other things going on around here.
I am hoping... my daddy makes a miracle recovery since he had surgery yesterday. Although we haven't been close for the past few months I am not ready for him to move on.
I am hearing... sadness in my kids voices cuz of my Dad's health right now.
Around the house... making plans in my head as to what rooms I want to remove the old 10+ year old carpeting in first, get some vinyl down that will be so much easier to keep clean and much healthier for us since the dirt won't be trapped in the house.
One of my favorite things... is the warmth & happiness I feel from our Chihuahuas when I sit in the middle of them and they climb all over me wanting my affection.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Get more details and information from Chris about the new business, Your Day , she is starting up and get busy getting it "known". Hopefully we'll be able to get together for a meeting & get things really going!
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...
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Ground Hog Day
Today, February 02, 2011 is a GREAT day!!! First thing I saw on the morning news this morning was that Mr. Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow so we will get an EARLY SPRING! What a wonderful thing to hear when we've been experiencing this arctic frigid temps for the past day, -41*F with the wind chill is NOT anything I want to experience any time soon AGAIN!
March 21, 2011 will be the 1st day of SPRING!!! YAY!!!
March 21, 2011 will be the 1st day of SPRING!!! YAY!!!
More than I can handle...
They say bad things happen in 3's but lately I've been counting & I can tell ya it has been a hell of a LOT more than THREE things! I have the "rockiness" of my marriage once again.... my Dad's health is really in a downward spiral dive... my mother is a FUCKING BITCH and being an ass to my daughter... am trying to find forever homes for the horses & llamas so our feed bill will be reduced and haven't had any one follow through with their inquiries, the furnace keeps being blown out by the wind gusts and it is -41*F with the wind chill today! What the hell else can happen? How many things have to be thrown at me before I "pass this test" or before I snap and do something not nice to somebody that just happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time???
Tomorrow is Ground Hog Day and I pray that we do NOT get 6 more weeks of Winter cuz I don't know if I can handle these insane arctic temps for another 6 weeks.
I've decided I am NOT going to pretend my world is peachy keen happy any more.... I'm sick and tired of pretending to be happy. Watch out world cuz I'm going to join the others who vent and go on about how shitty their life is... what is the saying... "FML", yup Fuck My Life!!!
Karma is a BITCH and what comes around goes around!
PS: Thanks to all my friends (real friends) that have been here for support at my lowest times. You always know when I am miserable. I love you more than you know!<3
Tomorrow is Ground Hog Day and I pray that we do NOT get 6 more weeks of Winter cuz I don't know if I can handle these insane arctic temps for another 6 weeks.
I've decided I am NOT going to pretend my world is peachy keen happy any more.... I'm sick and tired of pretending to be happy. Watch out world cuz I'm going to join the others who vent and go on about how shitty their life is... what is the saying... "FML", yup Fuck My Life!!!
Karma is a BITCH and what comes around goes around!
PS: Thanks to all my friends (real friends) that have been here for support at my lowest times. You always know when I am miserable. I love you more than you know!<3
Welcome Home...
Jax & Nitro are here! We left Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 5:00 a.m. MST for Lincoln, Nebraska. We arrived at Wendy's around 2:45 p.m. CST & David, Dawn & Kenzie Ohm were waiting there for us with Jax & Nitro! We did our hugs, hello's & handshakes AND got to meet itty bitty Ninja & the infamous Dollar too! Very easy to see why they are keeping those 2 gorgeous pups for their own! I am soooooo excited I FINALLY got to meet Dawn! We visited, ate lunch, went over & finalized all the paperwork for the boys. Dawn made up wonderful puppy packs for each of the boys with their birth certificates, photo CD, handmade hand tied fleece blankets & tug toys, squeaky toys, some of current food so they can be smoothly transitioned to our food without getting too upset. One of the gals that worked at Wendy's wanted to see the puppies so Dawn showed her and she told us we'd better get the heck out of there because they were expecting 3 days of snow to start that evening.... so we said our goodbyes & headed back out. The weather really wasn't too bad for it being mid January but it sure was an extremely looooong trip!!! It was an 8 hour trip & about 515 miles ONE WAY but it was worth it cuz we have our new boys Jax & Nitro home with us now.
Thank you David & Dawn of Ohm Northwood Chihuahuas for blessing our family with these two wonderful boys!
My Dog Lives In This House
My dog lives in this house. You are welcome to come and visit me anytime but we have a few things that you must understand before you visit. You must expect a few dog hairs to stick to your clothes. I vacuum and clean, but my dog lives here too.
You may be leaned on and find him in your lap a few times but he does this because he loves people and wants to say Hello. So if you feel that you are too good for his love then you are not welcomed here because this is his home too.
My dog is well mannered and very clean but if you are one of those people who think all animals are dirty and smell, then go away. You are not the type of person that I care to assoiciate with. If you dont like the sound of barking, then my home is not going to be a comfortable place for you to visit.
Do not expect me to lock my dog in another room during your visit. I have trained my dog well so he will not do anything to you except maybe want a pat on the head. I will not subject him to feel as if he is being punished by locking him away for no reason. That would be cruel. When you walk into my home, be careful not to trip on a stuffed toy or ball. These are my dogs treasures and I will not take them away from him just to show you that I keep a clean house. He knows where all his toys are. They may not look like much to you, but to him, they are worth more than gold.
You see, this is OUR home. We have been together since he was a small puppy scampering around the house. I raised him into a well mannered, beautifully behaved dog.
I am proud of him. I consider him my personal gift from GOD. He has done nothing but give me his endless love and devotion for many years. I love him dearly and want to make his years happy ones. As happy as he made mine.
When I was sick, he stayed right by my side, as I did his when he is not having a good day. A better friend I could not ask for.
When no one else cared, my dog did. He has given me nothing but pure joy and I love him endlessly. So please understand that I am not being rude. I'm just looking out for my best friend.
- - - - - - - - Author Unknown
You may be leaned on and find him in your lap a few times but he does this because he loves people and wants to say Hello. So if you feel that you are too good for his love then you are not welcomed here because this is his home too.
My dog is well mannered and very clean but if you are one of those people who think all animals are dirty and smell, then go away. You are not the type of person that I care to assoiciate with. If you dont like the sound of barking, then my home is not going to be a comfortable place for you to visit.
Do not expect me to lock my dog in another room during your visit. I have trained my dog well so he will not do anything to you except maybe want a pat on the head. I will not subject him to feel as if he is being punished by locking him away for no reason. That would be cruel. When you walk into my home, be careful not to trip on a stuffed toy or ball. These are my dogs treasures and I will not take them away from him just to show you that I keep a clean house. He knows where all his toys are. They may not look like much to you, but to him, they are worth more than gold.
You see, this is OUR home. We have been together since he was a small puppy scampering around the house. I raised him into a well mannered, beautifully behaved dog.
I am proud of him. I consider him my personal gift from GOD. He has done nothing but give me his endless love and devotion for many years. I love him dearly and want to make his years happy ones. As happy as he made mine.
When I was sick, he stayed right by my side, as I did his when he is not having a good day. A better friend I could not ask for.
When no one else cared, my dog did. He has given me nothing but pure joy and I love him endlessly. So please understand that I am not being rude. I'm just looking out for my best friend.
- - - - - - - - Author Unknown
This is a photo of 5 of our dogs, we have more but how many you may wonder... does it really matter? Nope not to us!
SRR web site
Well... I had decided to not continue the rescue ranch web site because we were going to move to Florida & wouldn't be doing animal rescue in the same way there. But now we are NOT moving... had to decide if I could justify spending money on the domains & on the web hosting. I couldn't, not with a clear conscience because we are spending monies on the site & not getting many calls from people that had seen our web site. So..... *geez this is just rambling jibberish* I have decided to make a another web site but on Webs dot com... they allow you to have a very basic FREE site. I started working on that last night and actually got pretty much done for just starting it, and it is also very up to date compared to the old site. I've still got things to do on there & will work a little every day on it but I think since my Chihuahua web site is also there that I will be able to keep them both up to date easier. At least that is my plan and I'm sticking to it! =)
Smith Rescue Ranch
If you have some time please go there & check it out, let me know what you think. Would great if you signed up as a member there and joined that site too. *hint hint*
Smith Rescue Ranch
If you have some time please go there & check it out, let me know what you think. Would great if you signed up as a member there and joined that site too. *hint hint*
Excited Anticipation . . .
***The photos in this blog of Petrie (soon to be Jax) were taken by Ohm Northwood Chihuahuas
It feels like it has been forever since he was born & we've watched him grow into a very handsome puppy. I can't wait for him to join our family & see his personality come out once he has settled in & gotten familiar with the other furbabies here.
I will blog & post new photos when he is home!
How's the New Year Going...
OK... things are chugging along. So far so good on the home front. The snow drifts are still here, it hasn't warmed up enough for those to go away although we may be up to 50*F on Friday so it will be muddy muddy muddy around here! School started back up for our daughter today. Unfortunately she broke a back molar today chewing gum?!? I see a dental appt in her near future, which is doable now because hubby has dental insurance YAY!!! It is odd, but hubby pointed it out that ...every time he gets dental insurance our daughter has something happen with her teeth??? She is due for a cleaning so we'll get her in for that & a regular check up. Our son goes back to Job Corp this week... it is bitter sweet because he will be away. But also good for him to out in the world.
Changed the color of the print from white to black. A friend, Mel, let me know it was hard to read. I had thought it was just because my eyes were tired when I changed everything but nope... it was hard to see. Let me know if there is anything else.
Changed the color of the print from white to black. A friend, Mel, let me know it was hard to read. I had thought it was just because my eyes were tired when I changed everything but nope... it was hard to see. Let me know if there is anything else.
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