April 26, 2008
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Here it is, April 26th,
and it’s snowing…
not only that, but it’s staying on the green grass and trees…
This is very unusual-it’s almost May for cripe’s sakes!
I won’t take a picture, it’s too depressing!I have been busy getting all sorts of tests and x-rays done-not because there’s anything crucially wrong, but I do have arthritis. I won’t bore you with all of the tests, but I still have to get my glucose and cholesterol done. I’m slightly anemic and have chronic fatigue syndrome-not much energy here. I’m a little worried about the chest x-ray, as I’ve been a smoker for many years. I am not ready to quit, so don’t preach to me–I know the dangers.
Our little kitty has sure grown–I will take a picture, once I’ve figured out where my daughter has put the camera! I think she borrowed it again, without asking.
The cats still fight and scrap with each other, but hoping kitty (Milee) outgrows it soon.I haven’t been around to your ‘places’, I have much making up to do. I apologize and hope you’ll still be my friends!?!
This is what I want to see!!
Hope you’re all having a pleasant weekend! I’m going to go to the Goodwill today and shop around, then tomorrow will go with another friend, to see a movie! Any recommendations?!
I’ll leave you with something off the top of my head–my muse has been so silent…
She weeps
from the depth of being
with realization
of what she cannot haveShe pulls
herself together
with realization
of another life, another dayShe cries
in joy, of all around her
with realization
of all she has missedShe sees
the moon rise
in realization
of what she knows…She rises
wipes her skirts
in realization
of all the work aheadBlessed life!
I love you!!
Comments (36)
of course we’re still pals. :sunny:
man. yeah. tell me about that snow… :wha:
i am back home now hon. i’ll be around more often too. miss you
:sunny: You need some sunshine there….I really hope that this weird winter you’re having means that next year will be a light one ( I will be living in WI then! lol.)
Nice poem.
I can’t even tell you what is playing at the movies right now! lol…
Have a great weekend.
Hey! How the heck are you doing?!?
I have had enough snow!
snow?????:eek:
glad to see you back here. have missed you.
phil took some nice shots of the *last snow* (ha, hopefully) there. it has been the strangest april in all sorts of ways.
love you, laurie
Once the sunshine hits over there I am sure you’ll feel alot better. I know when the sun is out here I always feel in a much better mood, it energizes me. Having chronic fatigue is a real *itch cause it affects all areas of ones life. I smoke too and yup I agree with you, when we make the decision to quit it’s up to us.
Ok take good care of you now xoxo Tynee
RYC: The pill is called Diltiazem.
I smoke too. I never worry about the chest xrays. If I have something I do and if I don’t I don’t. There isn’t a lot they can do about it either way. *hug*
ryc- I think I had food poisoning. YUCK!!!! Worst of all, I think it was from something I cooked. How dumb and a fellow be…Pretty dumb I guess.
No plans for the weekend except some mowing.
It is good to find out what is wrong I guess but it just scares me so don’t do that stuff unless something is acting up. Then I try to heal it with prayer and affirmations. If I can’t I use doctors as a last resort. I am glad to hear from you and love the poem. Love you, Judi
:heartbeat:Oh* Laurie*** That is one of most favorite poems you have ever written* :heartbeat:I am a sucker for a tear jerker..* I just love that..* beautiful..maybe it just ‘touches me’
* Thank you for sharing it…* Now–..so sorry you have cold..:(…I hope after the weekend the sun:sunny: will come out and warm things up and the flowers to bloom..:)…I will keep you in my thoughts..hoping all of the tests come back ok*..so sorry about the CFS..and arthritis..:(..no fun at all* hugs*…bet the kitty is adorable..and yes* I would LOVE to see your minis! 
and 
‘s….hugs to you…lots of love too sweet friend…Lee 
Oh dear snow!! that is to much for a sun deprived person to take. I hope you get to feeling better and don’t worry, your amount of blogs doesn’t affect how we feel about you. Be well, that’s what truly matters. Here’s wishing warm sunshine in your life. :sunny:
I’ve missed you, Laurie!!!!! I’ve not been able to get much xanga time for the past 8 days Jay has been on vaca., but I see this post from you now!!!!!:sunny:
@complicatedlight - When I read of Laurie’s snow, I thought of your snow pics.
Brrrr! Yuck. *hates snow*
yikes. no, no, no to snow!
Loverly*:heartbeat::heartbeat::heartbeat: Hugs* ((wings))
*hugs* I misses you!
Yer the second one I’ve seen who said it was snowing… I’m wearing shorts and a tank top. :wave:
Hugs’n'Smooches!
Snow?!?!
Something I am definitely not looking forward to, lol.
I hope everything is well…and no I won’t preach to you, as I have dangerously bad habits myself, and wouldn’t want someone to shove it down my throat either.
Much love :fun:
Snow agian…. Geeze you’d think you live in New England… I think we are finally out of it now here….
I’m a smoker too, so don’t feel bad… I do hope the tests come out OK…
You haven’t missed a hell of a lot at my place…. But there may be some pics you’d like… And I did post a survey thing on the post before… I’d love to see your answers…
Love Ya Laurie! :heartbeat:
Happy snow day. (Yucks!!!)
Good luck with your tests. If you get a chance, go to the library and check out the book “You’re Only Old Once” by Dr Seuss. (Yes, that Dr. Seuss) With all your tests, you will really enjoy this book.
Love the poem. I think that our sadness is compounded when viewed against the background of joy and beauty around us. The contrast heightens those feelings of angst. But it’s real, and it really happens.
Good luck on your doctor’s tests. I hate all those things and I have a few coming up myself.
The snow will melt quickly. It never lasts at this time of the year. Here we went from 80 to 46 in one day. They are talking about some kind of frost for Sunday night/Monday. Then it warms up again. That’s spring in the Midwest.
Lynn
That’s ok, I haven’t been around Xanga much lately. Good luck on your tests…I won’t hold smoking against you as I remember how enjoyable that habit was.
I think there is something in the air with the autoimmune illnesses.
The poem is just full of emotions. You gotta let them out somehow.
:heartbeat:
oh, lo whats happening? my cell is GONE…so I have no way to call you, dammit. it had your # on it. you know my email… I need it. I went fishing yesterday…had a long ass weekend with the fish fry bs. still love u and hope u are doing great.
miss u bunches…cin
I wish for you crying of joy with realization of all you have missed !
Don’ t worry with the tests , Laurie . All of them will be good and lead to a treatment adequat to the arthritis ..
Love
Michel
:sunny: Hey, Sweet L! :sunny: I love you, too! :sunny: I hope all your tests and x-rays turn out well. So, what movie did you see?! I need to slow down long enough to go see one. I’d like to see Leatherheads…it looks funny. I rented American Gangster and Reservation Road over a week ago and finally watched them.:sunny:
:sunny:Your poem is beautiful! :sunny: It describes every woman I know. :sunny:
Hugs, C. :sunny:
hi
~Your poem is beautiful & exquisite…you are delightfully talented!!!~
What a treat to have you stop by…I adore the Ghandi Quote you wrote…thanks immensely!!! You are Awesome~Dear Writer!!!
(((Angel Hugs & Love To You…)))~The island Concierge~.
Hey Laurie, More snow oh no. I love love love your poem. Judi
how are you?
Your poem speaks to me. I have to have tests
done too. I have rheumotoid arthritis, (however
you spell it). I hope, all goes well. My husband
is trying to quit smoking, but we’re both so very
nervous, it’s hard.
Hugs, R. Hood
Don’t stay away too long. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, you know. You can only deal with so many fond hearts at once…
Just stopping by to say you are missed & loved~Dear & Awesome Writer…(((Angel Hugs & Love…)))~The Island Concierge~.
wow, snow in april…we didnt get snow, but it did drop down into the 40s again last week…. we never really got any snow worth calling snow here anyway…. hope your arthritis gets under control…i can imagine how painful it is!!
:wave: