Early this morning I took dh for a colonoscopy. The rest of the day: decorate the house cook dust the furniture before decorating mending call mil about Christmas plans email principal to accept the job offer do an exit counseling session continue deep cleaning in the bedroom make a shopping list

Yes, it would bother me, too. I do what I do to serve others and the Lord, but a "thank you" is always in order. The Bible does say to give honor where honor is due. I think that can include thanks giving. It validates my feelings when I am thanked.

I am thinking about getting dh a geeky clock, ginger chews, and soft peppermint candy.

So sorry for all you are going through. I am glad the doctor is optimistic. I can relate in a small way to you not having your feelings validated. I went through an extremely difficult pregnancy without anyone except dh being concerned. Do what you want for the holidays.Can you ask a friend or teen to help you put up a few decorations for your dh sake? I am dragging my feet on that front myself, but will probably get it done this weekend. Have a great Christmas, whatever your family decides to do.

I do the egg/buttermilk like a previous poster said. But i add garlic powder, onion powder, and toney cacheres seasoning. I use the same three spices in the flour to dredge the chicken strips. sometimes I fry in butter, sometimes in oil.

Hope you're feeling better soon. Too bad they didn't give you an injection to feel better sooner. Hang in there.

So sorry your family is going through this.

Pinterest also has amazing ideas for washi tape . Pretty up a file cabinet. Use on binder clips. Recycle an empty can to hold pencils . Decorate the ends of a charger. Put it on keys .Decorate the rim of a clay flowerpot. Light switch covers.

Diana-I applaud you for figuring out what will work for your family and going the extra mile for your children.

Not funny at all. What is the age of this child?

Dh is not fond of turkey, so I cooked a hen for the chicken and dressing. We also had a ham, so plenty of meat. There were only the three of us at our Thanksgiving table. But hey, we love the leftovers.

I have eaten them raw on a vegetable tray with dip.

I have some acne scars that I would love to get rid of. Is there any hope? I read the reviews of creams on amazon, but not sure if they "really" work. My dh says they are not noticeable, but I think he is just being kind. I am about to start a new career and would like to change this part of me as well. Any ideas?

For any surgery I have had, I feel decent for a day or two then have a down day or two. The whole recovery period is up and down. But your whole body has been traumatized and needs time to heal. Anesthesia affects reflex time. Everyone and every surgery is different, but try not to rush it.

My family stopped after a few years of trading cash or gift cards back and forth. Dh's family has never been much into gifts. So, we get together and visit/eat. I now have a great niece and nephew who I sometimes buy for.

:((

I have gained weight since I last saw my in laws. I do not want to see them Thanksgiving because I feel they are judging me for my weight. I need understanding from them not the list of things she did to lose weight-which is what I got in a recent text from her.

The best news I have to share is that I am just over one month until graduation!!

I like the orange and black wrapped candy, but I heard a comedian say it tasted like peanut butter mixed with hair. :laugh:

My local library offers free classes as well.

I have a few times, but I should have just put on a sweater. I turn on the electric heater in the bathroom more often.

He is 25 years old, a drug addict, and has been in and out of jail for the last year. He has about 18 charges against him and was recently released from jail. (???) We had no communication with him while he was in jail and he put no one on the visitor list. The last we know of him is that he was released from a VA emergency room around 2AM one morning recently. We do not know where he is. He needs help from the only One who can help him. Thank you for your prayers.

Scrambled egg and tuna sandwiches. White bread, salad dressing. I ate this growing up and my sister and I still love it.

I am sorry for your loss!! I lost my sister four years ago at age 46. I still miss her. One of the hardest things I have ever done is watch my parents bury their daughter. Your family is in my prayers.

I would love to know how you lost the weight.