Night Shift 9/13

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  • #58263

    Hey night shift!

    Just got back from our one night out a week lunch.

    Lot to catch up on.

    I really like what you have to say Lynn. And bumblebee, too. And all you guys.

    After many years in therapy, we addictive-type persons find safer adictions to hang onto, including animals. I will probably always have an adictive personality – being adicted to the wrong men for one – but I channel it into other activities and things.

    Just thought I’ld throw that out.

    #58264
    Vicki
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    My post was delayed because of writer’s block and because I was prepping a makeshift incubator for some hatching eggs I bought on ecrack — I mean, ebay. 😉

    #58265
    Lynn from PA 6/8
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    Bumbleebee, don’t know what’s causing the confusion with the dog food. Understand what you’ve been through and has you being very cautious. Maybe a call to a vet about his behavior may be a good start. Let them know what’s going on and maybe they may be able to help. Sorry I don’t know.

    Thanks for keeping up with me! Do you have a notepad by the computer or something??!! I am so glad you have a sister who cares. I have 2. We talk, on the internet, yet only live 1/2 hour away. Won’t deny it, mostly my choice, lots of bad things happened over the years, with the parents death, and some other stuff. Still love them, they love, me, the distance works for now.

    Stop worrying, girlfriend, I am ok. Thanks for watching over me. I swear, some day, I will come to the Lancaster area and meet with you. Hugs and Purrs, and much love to my “Adopted sister” Lynn

    #58266

    Lynn,

    Isolation is a defensive behaviour. Please don’t punish yourself for what happened in the past. Reaching out and risking is scary, but is so rewarding.

    I tend to be one also, so I know what I am talking about.

    #58267
    Lynn from PA 6/8
    Participant

    Ok, lost it again and now on page 3! God help me here! Bobbi, I am also an addictive personality. Didn’t know what that was in my 20’s, wish I didn’t know what it is in my 50’s. Doing the best I can. Love to help people and some of you have said that I do. I am so glad for that. Wish I would take my own advice, sometimes. Easier said than done! I come off as a hard **s most times, but only those closest to me know that I am a pussycat. Not good for my outside image!! Just my way of keeping those who may hurt me away. Been hurt, done that, had to deal with it all. Smart enough to know that it will continue, wishing it wouldn’t. So you find a way to deal somewhere in between. Talking to you guys has given me a way to get things out, that may fester, and yet when I’ve put them out and gotten up in the morning, has gone away. Cause it wasn’t as important in the morning that it was last night. This may not make sense to some of you, but trust me, you have all been my lifesavers at one time or another, though you may not know it. I treasure you all. Continue to put out all you have to say, see, you never know who you may help.

    Hugs,Purrs and much love, Lynn

    #58268

    You have a very open heart and spirit, Lynn. I appreciate your comments and they do help. Keep up the good work, Night Shift Boss!

    #58269

    I just had a pleasant suprise and then a shock. The pleasant surprise is seeing my sister-in-law who just arrived today from Philadelphia. The shock was my 91-year-old father-in-law (who has been living with us since June 12) announce that he’s decided he wants to go back to Philadelphia to live! We have gotten along great with him, but he misses his city, even the humidity. Looks like my husband and I will be taking a cross-country road trip to take the car he bought here in Oregon to him in Philadelphia. That could be fun. I’ve never taken a cross-country road trip!

    #58270

    I agree with KW, Lynn,

    And I wasn’t sure if I was overstepping some boundaries with my last post.

    #58271
    Lynn from PA 6/8
    Participant

    Thank you darling, Sometimes I wonder if I put out too much. Just don’t want to offend anyone and put too much of my personal stuff out to overide anyone who really needs to talk. Glad that I am helping some of you and the open heart will continue. Hugs and Purrs, Lynn

    #58272
    bumblebee
    Participant

    Hey Bobbi!

    We missed you!!! 🙂 Glad to have you back.

    #58273

    KW,

    I think that’s wonderful. Good for you father-in-law!

    I really love the Wash/Ore area, but I can understand wanting to go home, too.

    #58274
    bumblebee
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    It is rewarding and uplifting to read each other commments and hear of problems. We are all helped in some way. It IS like therapy!

    #58275

    Putting your personal experiences is helpful because it helps those who see your comments understand that they are not the only one who’ve gone through a similar tough time. It is very reassuring to feel normal. It makes a connection that can be very healing for the person putting the experience out there and the ones reading about it.

    #58276

    I agree with you, Bobbi, but I love him dearly and while I know it is not a rejection of my husband and I, it does sting a little bit.

    #58277
    Lynn from PA 6/8
    Participant

    KW, glad that the sister-in-law got there safe and sound. Little worrried about the father-in-law is this a good thing. 1st, how’s his health and is he up to the trip back across the US to Phila? Sounds like you are looking forward to the trip, so if this is what happens, happy trails to all of you. Don’t quite know what’s going on, please keep us posted. Hug and Purrs, Lynn

    #58278

    My father-in-law is in great health and is mentally fine. I don’t think he could take a cross-country drive. He will fly home (direct flight from Portland, OR to Philadelphia) and we will bring the car to him. He is a delightful, low-maintenance roommate, but Eugene, Oregon with a population of 137,000 is a far cry from Philadelphia–plus the nearest casino is an hour and a half away. 😉

    #58279
    bumblebee
    Participant

    By the way Lynn, I know what you mean about the night and morning, things aren’t so important. It does help to share with others, especilly if they are or have been in the same boat. It happens to me as well.

    I love kids… and animals. I have known this little girl since she was about two. She would come into my work and I would fuss over her. (I worked at a fast food restaurant) I fell in love with her. She made me a little bracelet in pre school and it is small yellow beads on elastic. Well, I have always carried it in my pocketbook and always will. She was the angel in the Christmas play and was so adorable! She is really special and tugs on my heart. I always send her cards for Christmas and birthday with a little bit of money. I see her at the grocery store where I work and she runs over to hug me and tells me she loves me, and misses me. Well, this just makes my whole day! 🙂

    Two days ago, I received a letter fom this sweetheart and it was the first letter I ever got from her. She has sent cards for Christmas and made me a valentine card once. I still have them. She started the letter.. My dearest…. and the bottom said love you tons, and she signed her whole name as she has a very pretty first and middle name. She is just a little angel and such a bright spot in my day! Blond haired, blue eyed and very pretty!

    #58280
    Lynn from PA 6/8
    Participant

    Ok gotta run, waiting for roomate to realize that is past my “bedtime”. Just saw on computer clock it is! Night shift will please carry on in my absence of supervisor and conduct themselves in a professional manner from now on! Not—-!!!!!!! Hey, be yourselves, help others, if need be, chat, and just be good and leave me some cookies to get in the morning. Still have this sweet tooth, can’t shake it! Love you guys, talk tomorrow. Stay well, stay safe, and sweet dreams to you all. May the angels kiss you softly while you sleep.

    Til tomorrow, Hugs, purrs, and much love, Lynn

    #58281
    bumblebee
    Participant

    Hugs to you Kitten whisperer….. Bless you both for loving his so much.

    #58282

    Hi bumblebee, it makes me feel good that I am missed.

    KW,

    Please don’t take it personally. At 91, your friends are a real anchor. (I’m not by speaking of personal experience.) I would hate to lose that connection.

    I keep thinking that when I retire, I will move away from Dallas, but will I?

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