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My son found his birthmother on Facebook -- update
RioSamba replied to Rose in BC's topic in The Chat Board
Thank you for updating. I'm another poster that thinks of you often, and I admire your loving perseverance. Your path is a hard one, but you hike it with tremendous grace. -
I'm sorry for the loss of your lovely father. Thank you for sharing some of his story with us.
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This 48 year old mom admits she was wrong about the texting
RioSamba replied to Pegasus's topic in The Chat Board
Best wishes for your recovery, from one texting convert to another! -
I'm going to do this. Thanks for the great idea! I think I might use a sharpie instead of stickers. Hmmm.
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Perhaps it is as the teller told. If so, isn't it a great thing that he turned away from that and became the loving man you knew? As for those women, don't give up. My cousins and I have spent decades on of my fourth great grandmothers. A couple of months ago I finally identified her with paper, and we have DNA confirmation too. DNA has paid off for me on multiple lines, and I'm closing in on two more women right now.
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Separate laundry by person and teach children how to launder. My older sister were ready to do their own laundry around age 10. Steam. I have a cheapie shark handheld and it's so easy. If it's baked on, caked on, hard to reach, or gross I prefer to let the steam do the work. Squeegee tile showers after use. Roomba. It's not just a vacuum, it's a beloved family member. The best hack of all is a good cleaner. If you can afford one, just do it! Simplify and declutter. Keep yourself out of the stuff management business as much as possible.
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I don't force it. The more you push, the more they pull. DH and I have chosen a church that is not our first choice (we are comfortable with the theology but prefer a smaller church) because our children are so at home there. The youth leaders really promote a Christ like, loving atmosphere. They are condemnation free, attentive to group dynamics and individual needs, and they teach and show what it means to follow Christ. What is your DD learning in/from this group? The leader sounds unkind and insensitive. Those aren't traits I'd want in a youth leader or minister! In your shoes, I would be looking for a new church. If there isn't a good church for you, perhaps you can find or start a Bible Study Group? Hugs.
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IKEA refugee shelter wins prestigious design award
RioSamba replied to Amira's topic in The Chat Board
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I'm so sorry, how awful. Here on the Front Range of Colorado we are seeing big changes in Coyote behavior. They are adopting pack behaviors and becoming much more aggressive with humans. Our suburb has had multiple incidents of coyotes attacking small children as well as people walking dogs.
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Helping siblings deal with growing independence of older sib
RioSamba replied to Janie Grace's topic in The Chat Board
We are starting to deal with this too. I think you and DD are doing everything right. Just as it is normal for DD to be around less often, it's natural for younger siblings to feel sad, angry, or rejected. When middle DS says something snarky, I encourage him to talk about the underlying feeling. That seems to help. I don't think there's a magic solution to this, life is thorny! -
Urgent prayer request for a friend's daughter; updated 1/26
RioSamba replied to MercyA's topic in The Chat Board
That's an amazing update. PTL. -
That's inspiring, good for her! Congratulations, Mia!
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I'm sorry things are so difficult. I remember your previous threads and some of the complexities involved. I think you need a deep breath for yourself, whatever that looks like in your world. A movie, prayer, a glass of wine, coffee with a friend, whatever calms you. Give yourself some oxygen and then think about which issues are really yours to solve, what boundaries you want to set, and how you can go forward. Hugs.
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Oh oh OH! So adorable. I needed to see these sweet babies today, thank you!
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UPDATE post 118 Help me make hospital and NICU as good as possible
RioSamba replied to happypamama's topic in The Chat Board
I just prayed for you, and for darling Mr. 3. Hugs. -
We will help so long as we are helping not hindering. There are too many variables to make a hard and fast rule, or to say I will pay for x but not y. Health care is a separate consideration. Even if a YA child can't afford coverage due to bad choices, I'm still paying.
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UPDATE post 118 Help me make hospital and NICU as good as possible
RioSamba replied to happypamama's topic in The Chat Board
Love to you, dear mama. -
MiniDroneBees by Monsanto, probably.
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I have (and love) a Bamix with a metal housing. I've never had any issues using it with my Le Creusets. The blender draws everything to it, so there is no need to scrape.
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UPDATE post 118 Help me make hospital and NICU as good as possible
RioSamba replied to happypamama's topic in The Chat Board
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Nathaniel. I just prayed for you and your family. -
PTL for good doctors and all the rest of it!
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UPDATE post 118 Help me make hospital and NICU as good as possible
RioSamba replied to happypamama's topic in The Chat Board
It is a privilege to see the power and beauty of your love for Nathaniel. -
I can't deal with this and I feel awful about it
RioSamba replied to DesertBlossom's topic in The Chat Board
It's great that you spoke so clearly about what was bothering you, and it sounds like she reacted without condemnation and with a genuine effort to do what you asked. I think it's probably a conversation that you will have to repeat frequently. It would be worth it to me since you both seem to be loving people with good intentions. Especially when she is staying at your house, I think you should give yourself permission to interrupt with a smile when needed, and to walk away sometimes. She sounds exhausting!