Good morning Gina. I hope all is well at the hotel. My kids all went back to school today. Praise God. I IM'd Michelle with a big YEEEEHAAAW, and she told me to shut it. LMAO (I feel your pain Michelle, I really do.)
I would have posted on your thread Gina, but I couldn't bring myself to post on a Bush bashing thread. You know how us right wingnuts are. LOL
xoxo
DeNae
LOL DeNae. You know I love you, and would never mean for you to actually shut it.
I'm a conservative right wing nut too.
Michelle
I'm a conservative right wing nut too.
Michelle
Oh, DeNae, We weren't Bush-bashing per se. Just gently ridiculing our elected officials in general.
I'm grateful every day that I don't have to make the hard choices for anyone but myself. You know I respect your opinions on politics, religion, child-rearing, and recovery.
That goes for you, too, Michelle. I question everything. That's just the way I'm made. But I love you both and that's the only thing that really matters when you get right down to it.
I'm still going to send you subversive reading material though. You may burn it, if you like. LOL
I'm glad you're feeling better today. Apparently, the plague has shifted to NC.
Love,
Gina
I'm grateful every day that I don't have to make the hard choices for anyone but myself. You know I respect your opinions on politics, religion, child-rearing, and recovery.
That goes for you, too, Michelle. I question everything. That's just the way I'm made. But I love you both and that's the only thing that really matters when you get right down to it.
I'm still going to send you subversive reading material though. You may burn it, if you like. LOL
I'm glad you're feeling better today. Apparently, the plague has shifted to NC.
Love,
Gina
awww I love you too Gina.
I'll read yours if you read mine. I have some really good pieces by Anne Coulter, and Shawn Hannity. I even have thier autographs. LOL
Michelle
I'll read yours if you read mine. I have some really good pieces by Anne Coulter, and Shawn Hannity. I even have thier autographs. LOL
Michelle
I know you love me, Gina. What's not to love? LOL, j/k
Go ahead and send me the book. I'll read it until I finish it or it pisses me off. Whichever comes first. LOL, I'm halfway through Never Let Me Go and its turning out to be a very interesting read. Jeff keeps stealing it. I hate it when he tries to read a book while I'm reading it.
I'm so sorry that your boys are sick. I sent one to school with a drippy nose and one with a mild cough, but no one had fever and they've missed all week. They needed to be there. (And I needed the peace and quiet) LOL
I hope you all feel better soon.
Love,
DeNae
DeNae,
Well, you're childless for the first time in what? A week? What are you going to do for yourself today?
Im glad youre enjoying the Ishiguro book. Maybe we can start an online book club. Id love to hear your thoughts on Never Let Me Go . It works on so many levels. I would give my eyeteeth to be able to craft such a novel.
Here is the link to a review of Bart Ehrmans book. Tell me if you think youd be interested and if so, I will send you a copy. I learned a lot about textual criticism and hes very readable.
http://evangelicaltextualcriticism....g-jesus_31.html
Theres nothing not to love, of course. Not joking.
Gina
I just emailed this great picture to the boys for their graphic novel and all I got was a curt, "Thx" in IM. Ingrates!
Hey Michelle,
Fair's fair. Yes, please do send me a syllabus. I need to read outside my comfort zone, too.
Gina
xoxo
Well, you're childless for the first time in what? A week? What are you going to do for yourself today?
Im glad youre enjoying the Ishiguro book. Maybe we can start an online book club. Id love to hear your thoughts on Never Let Me Go . It works on so many levels. I would give my eyeteeth to be able to craft such a novel.
Here is the link to a review of Bart Ehrmans book. Tell me if you think youd be interested and if so, I will send you a copy. I learned a lot about textual criticism and hes very readable.
http://evangelicaltextualcriticism....g-jesus_31.html
Theres nothing not to love, of course. Not joking.
Gina
I just emailed this great picture to the boys for their graphic novel and all I got was a curt, "Thx" in IM. Ingrates!
Hey Michelle,
Fair's fair. Yes, please do send me a syllabus. I need to read outside my comfort zone, too.
Gina
xoxo
Gina, I look forward to discussing it with you as soon as I'm finished. I love that he's so descriptive.
I read the link, and I don't think I'd be comfortable reading it. I don't believe there is anything in the Bible that shouldn't be there. I know you understand where I'm coming from and I appreciate you thinking of me.
I have to go. The school just called and Shelby has a fever. I spoke too soon. Let me put my Florence Nightingale apron back on. LOL
Very cool picture, btw.
xoxo
DeNae
DeNae,
Sorry. Just got back from the yoga studio.
I appreciate your reading through that quite lengthy link and I respect your position without question. The infallibility of Scripture is a matter of faith and I dont argue with peoples fundamental beliefs (anymore).
When I was using it mattered that I was right about everything. That doesnt mean much any more. Now I want to be right with the people I care about, not just right about facts.
Im sorry Shelbys sick. I wondered how long your reprieve would last. I bet you look hot in the white apron and nurses cap. LOL, How does Rainbow Warrior respond to that outfit?
My yoga class kicked my butt. 90 minutes of gentle torture set to sitar music. I used to go every day of the week, when I first started and was passionate about (read: addicted to) it and got so I could cross my ankles behind my head. I should practice more often, LOL.
The boys really are sick. They slept the whole time I was gone.
Im off to organize lunch for the sickies. Clear broth, I think; safer that way.
Love,
Gina
xoxo
Sorry. Just got back from the yoga studio.
I appreciate your reading through that quite lengthy link and I respect your position without question. The infallibility of Scripture is a matter of faith and I dont argue with peoples fundamental beliefs (anymore).
When I was using it mattered that I was right about everything. That doesnt mean much any more. Now I want to be right with the people I care about, not just right about facts.
Im sorry Shelbys sick. I wondered how long your reprieve would last. I bet you look hot in the white apron and nurses cap. LOL, How does Rainbow Warrior respond to that outfit?
My yoga class kicked my butt. 90 minutes of gentle torture set to sitar music. I used to go every day of the week, when I first started and was passionate about (read: addicted to) it and got so I could cross my ankles behind my head. I should practice more often, LOL.
The boys really are sick. They slept the whole time I was gone.
Im off to organize lunch for the sickies. Clear broth, I think; safer that way.
Love,
Gina
xoxo
Hi Ladies,
I'm home too now. What is the book your sharing? I'd be interested. I was going to ask about And Never Let her Go as it sounded familiar, but I just remembered it. I have it in my collection. Some scary people out there.
One of the great things I've learned here, in my recovery and through our friendship, is that there is room for all opinions, ideologies and religions with us. For all styles of discourse and types of humor, although I must say in that regard, we're pretty lowbrow. Despite wildly differing views on many crucial things, our friendship continues to grow and nurture us all.
O.k., now I'm done being nice. Wassup B!tches!!!!!
Beck
I'm home too now. What is the book your sharing? I'd be interested. I was going to ask about And Never Let her Go as it sounded familiar, but I just remembered it. I have it in my collection. Some scary people out there.
One of the great things I've learned here, in my recovery and through our friendship, is that there is room for all opinions, ideologies and religions with us. For all styles of discourse and types of humor, although I must say in that regard, we're pretty lowbrow. Despite wildly differing views on many crucial things, our friendship continues to grow and nurture us all.
O.k., now I'm done being nice. Wassup B!tches!!!!!
Beck
Beck,
Two of the greatest lessons Ive learned in recovery are acceptance and gratitude. In learning to accept myself, my past, my choices and mistakes, and to be grateful for the many blessings in my life, Ive learned to be more accepting of others. You girls have shown me the healing power of unconditional positive regard and Ill always be grateful for that.
There are many areas of life and recovery that we dont agree on, but that doesnt make a difference in how much I respect and love you girls. I honor the lives of simple decency you all live and it gives me something to shoot for myself. We all have such different approaches to recovery but I know quality sobriety when I see it, and you girls are it, in my book. To quote Michelle (with her permission), Recovery is what you make it, not what someone posts.
What are you up to, Beck? LOL, Im nursing a groin muscle I pulled doing the splits today. Im just glad it was a muscle and not the seam of my leotards, LOL. The muscle will heal but my pride would have taken a beating if Id had to leave the studio with my a** hanging out.
The book is Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go. If you're interested, I'll have amazon.com send you a copy. I'm always happy to support another writer's work.
Love you completely,
Gina
Two of the greatest lessons Ive learned in recovery are acceptance and gratitude. In learning to accept myself, my past, my choices and mistakes, and to be grateful for the many blessings in my life, Ive learned to be more accepting of others. You girls have shown me the healing power of unconditional positive regard and Ill always be grateful for that.
There are many areas of life and recovery that we dont agree on, but that doesnt make a difference in how much I respect and love you girls. I honor the lives of simple decency you all live and it gives me something to shoot for myself. We all have such different approaches to recovery but I know quality sobriety when I see it, and you girls are it, in my book. To quote Michelle (with her permission), Recovery is what you make it, not what someone posts.
What are you up to, Beck? LOL, Im nursing a groin muscle I pulled doing the splits today. Im just glad it was a muscle and not the seam of my leotards, LOL. The muscle will heal but my pride would have taken a beating if Id had to leave the studio with my a** hanging out.
The book is Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go. If you're interested, I'll have amazon.com send you a copy. I'm always happy to support another writer's work.
Love you completely,
Gina
You know what, Gina?
I can't see any differences in our approaches to recovery anymore. I never minded them when I could, but now they're just gone.
We chose life and we're living it. (that would be my personal definition of recovery)
xxxxxoooooo
I can't see any differences in our approaches to recovery anymore. I never minded them when I could, but now they're just gone.
We chose life and we're living it. (that would be my personal definition of recovery)
xxxxxoooooo
Well, Katest, you've always had a genius for seeing the similarities rather than the differences and in fact that's what I was told when I went to AA in NZ -- a group that was largely made up of recovering alcoholics. An addict is an addict is an addict.
That's a good definition. I'm not sure I've gone so far as to try to quantify my recovery, but I'm not arrogant enough (anymore) to try to inflict my definition on anyone else. It's enough to be out of the bitter, hateful and self-hating despair of using or abstinence and to be able to laugh with my friends in recovery.
Me, more, always,
Gina
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| We chose life and we're living it. (that would be my personal definition of recovery) |
That's a good definition. I'm not sure I've gone so far as to try to quantify my recovery, but I'm not arrogant enough (anymore) to try to inflict my definition on anyone else. It's enough to be out of the bitter, hateful and self-hating despair of using or abstinence and to be able to laugh with my friends in recovery.
Me, more, always,
Gina
Hi Girls,
Well, one son home, one banished to Ogden with Warren for a day of complusive talking and car repair. I don't have a thing planned for the evening; how about you guys.
Kat, are the pipes running yet? I hope so. I found out from my mom today that my sister has been without a bathroom for a week. None at all.
Gina, I hope your boys are feeling better. Ben didn't come down with it, despite how sick Chris was. H barfed continously for nearly 5 days. I hope I don't get it, especially with maybe getting the new job.
DeNae, are you crazed yet? Give your kids a kiss from me.
Michelle, I hope you andyours are well too.
Thanks for being so good to me; all of you, through the last week. It was a tough one and you guys were there for me. Life is so much easier because of you. I will always be there for you as well. No matter what.
Love, Beck
Well, one son home, one banished to Ogden with Warren for a day of complusive talking and car repair. I don't have a thing planned for the evening; how about you guys.
Kat, are the pipes running yet? I hope so. I found out from my mom today that my sister has been without a bathroom for a week. None at all.
Gina, I hope your boys are feeling better. Ben didn't come down with it, despite how sick Chris was. H barfed continously for nearly 5 days. I hope I don't get it, especially with maybe getting the new job.
DeNae, are you crazed yet? Give your kids a kiss from me.
Michelle, I hope you andyours are well too.
Thanks for being so good to me; all of you, through the last week. It was a tough one and you guys were there for me. Life is so much easier because of you. I will always be there for you as well. No matter what.
Love, Beck
p.s. I'll watch for that book Gina. It sounds good. Didn't he (I'm not gonna attempt the name) The Remains of the Day?
It'll be nice to spend some time alone with Ben this evening. Not something I get to do much having twins and working so many hours. But I'll still keep an eye out for you girls this evening.
Look me up if you're around ladies, or give me a call.
Love, Beck
It'll be nice to spend some time alone with Ben this evening. Not something I get to do much having twins and working so many hours. But I'll still keep an eye out for you girls this evening.
Look me up if you're around ladies, or give me a call.
Love, Beck
Hey Beck,
Yeah, the boys are better. As soon as I allowed them time with their computer games, they were up and at 'em. I'm still going to limit what they eat for dinner though, since we don't need to see it twice, LOL. I didn't realize Chris had been so ill.
I'll send you Never Let Me Go. He did write Remains of the Day -- Ishiguro is Japanese by birth but was raised in England. That duality may be why his writing is so appealing to me.
DeNae's the one I'm worried about, stuck at home with three sick kids and one sick husband.
Love,
Gina
Yeah, the boys are better. As soon as I allowed them time with their computer games, they were up and at 'em. I'm still going to limit what they eat for dinner though, since we don't need to see it twice, LOL. I didn't realize Chris had been so ill.
I'll send you Never Let Me Go. He did write Remains of the Day -- Ishiguro is Japanese by birth but was raised in England. That duality may be why his writing is so appealing to me.
DeNae's the one I'm worried about, stuck at home with three sick kids and one sick husband.
Love,
Gina
Hi Gina,
As always my hero. Thank you for saying what alot of other people have been thinking for a long time. Here's to another sober day.
Yes, DeNae has it the worst. My ex.didn't get sick much, nor have my kids really. I'm lucky that way I guess. Chris was as sick as I've ever seen him, but he's sure it was food poisoning. He didn't have a fever or anything, but barfed and had the worst runs for days on end.
Well, Ben is here with dinner. A date with my boy. Oh boy.
Love you, Beck
As always my hero. Thank you for saying what alot of other people have been thinking for a long time. Here's to another sober day.
Yes, DeNae has it the worst. My ex.didn't get sick much, nor have my kids really. I'm lucky that way I guess. Chris was as sick as I've ever seen him, but he's sure it was food poisoning. He didn't have a fever or anything, but barfed and had the worst runs for days on end.
Well, Ben is here with dinner. A date with my boy. Oh boy.
Love you, Beck
Beck,
An evening alone with your son. That sounds nice. Dinner time is a little tense here, with Allan and me being "polite." I'm looking forward to having alone time with my boys, too.
LOL, about the other stuff. I don't hold grudges once someone's made an apology and some meager explanation. But when there's nothing said at all, not a scrap of contrition, I don't see why I should forgive. I do forget, unless they keep putting themselves in my path.
But I'm grateful for the laughs, and it was very, very funny.
Love,
Gina
An evening alone with your son. That sounds nice. Dinner time is a little tense here, with Allan and me being "polite." I'm looking forward to having alone time with my boys, too.
LOL, about the other stuff. I don't hold grudges once someone's made an apology and some meager explanation. But when there's nothing said at all, not a scrap of contrition, I don't see why I should forgive. I do forget, unless they keep putting themselves in my path.
But I'm grateful for the laughs, and it was very, very funny.
Love,
Gina
Morning Gina,
I hope you're around today. Man, I can't imagine how hard it would be trying to share a home while going through what you are. My thoughts are with you.
There is the most beautiful sunrise right now. I should get busy, but maybe I'll take a walk and enjoy it.
Have a good one Love you.
Beck
I hope you're around today. Man, I can't imagine how hard it would be trying to share a home while going through what you are. My thoughts are with you.
There is the most beautiful sunrise right now. I should get busy, but maybe I'll take a walk and enjoy it.
Have a good one Love you.
Beck
Morning Beck,
Yeah, I'm around today. Chained to this computer with two deadlines looming. I agree to projects months in advance and then procrastinate. Why do I think I write better under pressure? It's such a lie.
Well, one job is just an edit -- but the author is Korean and apparently has not learned the use of articles. LOL, There's not a single "a," an," or "the" in the whole friggin' piece.
Go for the walk. Enjoy the sunrise.
Loving you,
Gina
Yeah, I'm around today. Chained to this computer with two deadlines looming. I agree to projects months in advance and then procrastinate. Why do I think I write better under pressure? It's such a lie.
Well, one job is just an edit -- but the author is Korean and apparently has not learned the use of articles. LOL, There's not a single "a," an," or "the" in the whole friggin' piece.
Go for the walk. Enjoy the sunrise.
Loving you,
Gina
