Evening!
I will start with the message so you don't have to read the entire entry to find the message hidden within. You may or may not know AOL was shooting blanks for a bit this evening. I got a several comment alerts, as well as entry alerts that were completely blank . I'm sure you all experienced the same thing. Needless to say, I was not able to find all the comment alerts. GRRRR So I don't know if they are showing and I missed the entry they were on, or if that was another 'blank' by AOL. As of right now I am current with tag requests, so if you've asked for one this evening I haven't seen it, so please let me know and I will get you your tag :)
Soooooooooooo............. I hope everyone is doing good today. I had a pretty good day. I took a couple peanut sticks and a milk shake to my sister. Yeap, it's Tuesday. She slept most of the day but was feeling pretty good. She's been having some pain in her side, but the pain pills are helping. A good thought and/or prayer is appreciated. Jimmy also called me this evening. He wanted to know how things were. He's been calling regularly and giving me some added support. Good friends are hard to find, and he is a rock for me. Let's me get angry, sad, be real. It's nice. I don't mind showing strength and courage, but sometimes it's nice to just let it go and know the person you're talking to isn't going to run and hide because they don't want to hear it. I know and understand that sometimes folks just can't deal with it for personal reasons, but friends should be friends at all times. Not just in good ones. I often wonder if they even realize their absence is taken so personal after a length of time. How feelings change when that happens. How the foundation of the relationship begins to crumble. It's sad really. I don't think I whine about things too much.......... do you? Yet folks have made themselves so scarce like I might be catchy. ::wiping tear::
Brother is doing good. He's been home a week. I've only talked to him once since he's been home and that was for a very short time. Guess he's been busy and not bored. Nothing like looking to find someone to talk to when you're cooped up in a hospital bed. LOL
I wanted to mention Smilebox again. As far as I can tell you can not just run the program while on the site. You have to download the exe file to your computer, find it where you saved, and then click on and run that file. I've seen a few entries using it recently so I'm thinking some folks figured it out. Also, it is free. Of course they are going to prompt you to upgrade to a premium edition, you can say no. Good luck if you try, if you have problems I am sure there is tech support there. Ask 'em :)
It's late and I must be off to bed in a few minutes. Happy Hump Day!
Hugs
~d
30 comments:
i have been gettin alerts like that i just thought it was my computer.
Don't feel bad. I don't think it has anything to do with complaining. Perhaps they feel bad and are just at a loss for words or afraid they might say the wrong thing. I'm sure it doesn't have anything to do with you. I will say a prayer for your sister. God Bless and keep smiling. Nice Work:)
Hope you have a good week...my last two have been the shits! One thing after the next...GRRRR! Keeping your sis in my prayers! Hugs,TerryAnn
Love you!
~ Marina
I'm sorry you feel that way. I know I have had alot going on and there is someone I love dearly and for fear of being a pest or calling at the wrong time, and involved with caring for a parent (whiere I never finished until after 9 pm at night) or up all night, it has been difficult to reach out. There were also times, I didn't want to bother with complaints. I wanted to be happy when I called so I could make their day. I'm getting to the point, I'm just going to have to learn to be comfortable talking to the vm. Somehow, it's just not the same LOL I would have loved my best friend to call me anytme or show up at my door. There are extenuating circumstances also that keep me from calling just anytime.
All I can say, is give them a chance. Maybe you should go to them and they would probably be more than happy to greet you with open arms. If the phone doesn't work. Knock the door down. (Not literally Lol.) Anyway, have a wonderful day tomorrow and SMILE.
Glad you had a nice visit with your sister ...my dad has taken a turn for the worse ...so I put myself on hold with all my groups ...hospice is now with my dad 24/7 ...just a matter of days now
My prayers are with you and your family Donna
Hugs
Mari
I have at least two so far of the blank alerts that you mention Donna. I was wondering what was going on. I haven't read all my alerts and mail yet, so we will see. I know what you mean about friends being there for you always, and how if they are not there for a long time then feelings change. I had a very close friend of more than 24 years and I saw her once during my cancer treatment. That hurt real bad. We talk, but not as intimately now. I am filling up now at the loss of what we had. Such a shame.
I'm praying for you dear sister and of course your brother too. I am glad they are both doing well. Thinking of you and your family.
Take care.
Jeanie. xx
graphic makes me thik of these boots are made for walking that old song. lol
glad your brother is better but will pray for continued healing
What a cute tag! I know what you mean about friends. I've had some very close friends who have just vanished over the years. I have even written and emailed actually begging them to at least tell me if I had done something to alienate them and never heard back. So, at that point, I just had to say, I tried, and move on and focus on the ones who are still around. That doesn't mean it doesn't hurt when I think of them. I just try not to think of them. They know where to find me. Oh, well. Life goes on so have a great day. Linda
With love my friend ...love Jan xx
I am lucky to be at your entry this morning...alerts are still acting up. Half of the new ones are blank. I had to go back to an old entry of many just to see the new ones. Prayers for your sister, and all. Hope your day goes well...enjoy.
Hugs and love,
Joyce'
aol shooting blanks? that wasnt in the brochure !!
http://journals.aol.co.uk/zoepaul6968/domestic-chaos/
AOL grrrrrr...what more can I say? GRRRRRR!
Glad brother is doing well, prayers going up for sister (have her name in my Prayer Box).
Hugs,
Sug
it can be very hurtful when someone you THINK is a friend is not there for you...in JLAND that usually means someone who stops commenting. In my case, i just deleted those fakers from my J and try not to think about it. I am glad you have a good friend....you deserve thousands of friends because you are such an awesome person.
love,lisa
Yep aohell was shooting blanks in my direction last night and still is in some this morning. So glad you have Jimmy there to talk too. Glad to hear your sister is feeling good. Also glad to hear your brother is home. Hope you have a nice day today. ((((((((Hugs))))))))
Love,
Cindy
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Thanks for the AOL update. I thought it was my puter. :)
http://journals.aol.com/mrsm711/LatteDah/ Tracy
Hey hun. I swear aol si so screwey sometimes grr. Thats crazy u couldnt see some of ppl comments alerts geez what mess. Im glad its all fixed now. I swear though aol really needs to get it together. Its one of the reasons why i went to myspace and started bloggin there more. But i cant really leave aol js entirely i have done it for too many yrs. Im glad u got to visit ur sis today well yesterday and bring her some goodies ;) I will definetly pray for her agian dear, sure will. I always do. Im sorry she is still in pain thats awful god bless her. Its wonderful to have great friends like Jimmy isnt it? It really is some1 who is always there for u thru all the good times and bad ones too. Never judges u, always listens and understands. I have a few friends like that. All friend should be like that but sadly sometimes in my case anyway i have what i call fairweather friends if u get me. I totally agreed with ur statement thats how i feel too about some of my friends. That they should always be around not just in the good times. *hugs* I really know how u feel there hun. Thats good ur brother is getting better all up and keeping busy already, lol. Well take care darling. Have a good rest of day and ttys ;) xoxo, Leslie
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Thank you so very much for the info about smilebox. I took a look over at their site, and it really looks interesting. When I get time, this will be an activity that I am sure will be pleasurable. Family priorities are taking up most of my time, currently. Happy Hump day to you, also!
Sincerely, Rose~*
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Glad to hear that brother is doing better and that sister feels good today. Take care of yourself.
Jude
http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWay
I am enjoying Smilebox VERY much, but am having issues posting pics from it... oh well, I'll figure it out eventually. It's really fun to work with!
A good friend... Well, they are a gift, aren't they? The ones who stand by your side come what may, and who allow YOU to be there for them as well. It's just such a blessing to have someone to turn to at all times and in all circumstances.
Glad your brother is well and that you shared some time with your sister today.
::continued prayers and hugs::
Michelle
Donna, I share in your tears and would love to give you a hug because I know what you are going through. Though I lost my lil sis more than a year ago, I continue to struggle daily with all the emotions that dwell within. While our family faced losing my sister, my brother had a heart attack at the age of 40, my dad had many medical problems and bless his heart he told his doctors he was not dealing with his issues because his youngest daughter was dying and he was going to be there for her. I too, didn't mind showing strength and courage, but, my sister saw through that and she knew because she said she would have felt the same way I did had it been me lying there suffering. Looking back, I have come to believe, that unless someone has walked on this journey with a loved one they don't know how to react or respond, so they tend to fade into the background so to speak. It makes me wonder at times if it were I that pushed them away because I was so caught up in my own heartache and grief, I could not see them reaching out in the only way they knew how.
I am an email away, sugerb@owensboro.net , if you want to get angry, if you need a shoulder to lean on, or someone to cry with, damn it love hurts!
Love
Debbie
Yes, been using Smilebox for awhile now, it's great. Might go the distance with a monthly or yearly, this way the card fills the whole screen. People love the surprise of seeing their own pic in the middle of a bunch of flowers! I read Dawn's last post mentioning this one, and as I said it still baffles me that friends, family even, put that wall up - distance themselves for no good reason - just when you need supportive love the most, too! Friends who act differently don't realize how obvious it is, how it hurts. But I'm glad to hear about brother, I'm sure you want to spend more time with him. More than anyone Donna, you know how it goes at times, you just want to curl up and hide for awhile. Maybe like most of us, he needs to be weak and dependant for a bit. No one should be expected to have that brave strong exterior ALL the time, I'd say. Love you, xoxo CATHY
http://journals.aol.com/luddie343/DARETOTHINK/
D, I like the saying on the graphic, it's so true. I am sorry you have "friends" that have left you in a lurch. That sucks! Know I'm only a call or email away. Well, you do don't you? Chin up and let them go their way there are so many out there who love you as is, all of you, every day!
Firstly i love these tags there so cute.I know i am late with this comment, Some times we get so wrapped up friendships are put on the back burner to catch up later but sometimes later does not happen, Like you say real friendships would be there for you, i hope its a back burner thing and not a falling out.
love and hugs
Katie
I here where you are coming from D, I have been surprised recently as one of my best freinds let me down....... He now knows how I feel, not good, I can tell ya!
I have set up smile box today, you and Mrs M, have got me into it. I have done a little phot shot but do not have CLUE, how to get it on my blog.
Gaz x
((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOu))))))))))))))))Can I Have Amanda on this one?Thanks and have a nice evening.
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