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LAST WEEK RECAPPED / ON MY MIND
Oh my there are parts of last week that were wonderful and parts that were so horrible I’m trying to forget them. It was a busy stressful week trying to finalize many things for my step dad’s memorial on Saturday.
The memorial itself was very nice and well done by a local pastor that has known my stepdad for quite a few years. Mom did up a photo board of pictures of him from over the years to have in the fellowship room during the reception. And then I scanned them to a flash drive for a screen display during the service. There was also a wonderful cross section of attendees from his college roommate, older sister with her son and DIL, younger brother, golf buddies, AA buddies and a whole host of friends, family and neighbors. My friend Martha who I met doing an estate sale for her daughter and son-in-law was there – she’ll be 104 in February and is sprier than most 40 year olds. It was so good to see her and get one of her hugs! My friend Nellie who used to own a local deli shop before she abandoned us to retire early catered the reception in the fellowship hall with her sandwiches, fruit and cookies.
The stressful part came on Sunday morning when my stepsisters showed up half an hour after the appointed time to settle up a few things. With grace (instead of telling you how it really went down) I’ll just say that it devolved quickly with the prickly one yelling at my mom and accusing her of things that just weren’t even possible. It ended with me “inviting” them to leave before mom had a stroke or heart attack because she was so upset. Let’s just say they expected mom to make up financially for things and choices their dad made regarding their mother’s trust over the years that mom had nothing to do with. The way they acted and the things they asked for were ludicrous and completely out of line. It was as if they expected their dad to stop living after their mom died over 25 years ago. I can unequivocally say that he would be sooooooo very ashamed of the way they acted and the things they said.
Let’s just say I believe that from here on out they will be communicating through lawyers or at the very least in public places.
I’m choosing to remain positive and pray that with MUCH grace this can be worked out amicably.
We did go to a birthday party for a spry 94 year old on Sunday afternoon.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
That cold front predicted through much of the mid west isn’t going to hit here!!!! We’re predicted to have highs in the 90’s and lows around 60 throughout the week and partly cloudy so that means a chance of mugginess too.
TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS, APPOINTMENTS & DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I’m working on finishing The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley still. Another good reason to look forward to fall with rainy lazy Sundays.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
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8/25 MONDAY
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8/26 TUESDAY
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8/27 WEDNESDAY
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8/28 THURSDAY
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8/29 FRIDAY
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8/30 SATURDAY
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8/31 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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Meeting night CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own!
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CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BAKE
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own!
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ITALIAN SUNDAY GRAVY OVER PASTA
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cooking at the Eagles
MEATLOAF, ROASTED POTATOES & CARROTS with GRAVY
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In celebration of Blackberry and all the work being over we’re all going out together for BRUNCH to celebrate so it’s a CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own!
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CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA
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DESSERT
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HAWAIIAN WEDDING CAKE
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
We need rain SOOOOOO very bad. The pond is really showing the drought. And the Black Eyed Susans are on their last legs of the season!
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
