I really don't have much to say today, but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. I took today off and did some things around the house. One of the things I wanted to do all summer but never found the time or really felt like it was going through the old clothes that don't fit and get rid of them. I have no idea why I save things. I understand holding on to smaller sizes as you always think, 'some day I will get back in to them.' These were clothes too large. You'd think I'd want them out of sight as soon as possible. Needless to say I eliminated about 3 large trash bags of clothes. My dresser and closet are much more organized. My niece took a few things, some went directly into the trash, and the rest will go to Amvets or Goodwill. I will most likely drop them off in the next day or two. You wouldn't believe how much still had tags. GRRRRRRRR always intending to return them and never did. At least my niece got some of those. Did get out and ran to the store today. At least it wasn't mid afternoon by the time I put a brush through my hair. LOL Just picked up a few groceries and made Sloppy Joe's for dinner. Exciting, right? NOT!
Back to work tomorrow and hoping my desk isn't buried. Or maybe I hope it is so I can get lost in work. Doing ok, but I am still in a bit of a fog. Maybe being around my co-workers (good and bad) will be good for me. Time will tell.
Boring entry I know........... just trying. Hope everyone is doing ok. I will be around soon.
Hugs
~d
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Donna, my computer is acting up so if you do'nt see me for a while you will know why, hope your first day back at work tommorow goes ok, Hugs Lisa
Not boring at all. I'm just glad you are back and sound relatively good, considering. I know that fog. Spent a good deal of this year in it. You never forget... but as time goes by your heart hurts less and remembers wonderful things more. Promise.
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Keeping busy is a good thing. You got alot accomplished today. I hope tomorrow is a good day for you at work. Just take it one step at a time. ((((((hugs)))))
Love ya,
Cindy
I don't think it's a boring entry. I like everyday life type of entries. :)
I have yard sales every summer and get rid of tons of clothes. I figure if I haven't worn them for more than a year.....they're gone.
The fog is normal. It'll start clearing soon. I think work will be a good distraction for you.
Regardless, hope you enjoyed those sloppy joes! :) We had hot dogs. ::blah:: LOL
XOXO,
bridgett
Oh dear, *hugs* Not a boring entry a good one. Really its great to see u peek in and let us know how u are doing. I am sorry i wasnt here sooner. But ur ty's and ur email u sent me meant so much to me. Ur very welcome and i meant all that i said. I am here for u anytime if u need anything. Agian im so sory to u and ur family for ur loss. But we all know ur sister is smiling upon u all and looking after u all each and everyday. It must be like slow motion for u right now, still unreal im veyr sure. Its going to take so much time. Im glad u had a pretty good day though. Got things cleaned out. Hubby and i didn some of that last week. Still have so much more to do, lol. hopefully we will tackle more this week. Its good though u took off a day off work to get time to urself and get things done. Sloppy joes for dinner sounds uymmy. We love that around here. Take care hun. Have a good rest of evening. ttys. Love yah and thinking of u always, Leslie
This is not a boring entry! Every day stuff is good to talk about, huh? I got rid of more stuff than you to Good Will! So we both win! I got rid of about six bags! BTW, I love your graphic!
Krissy :)
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You want to talk about boring, try my life...lol. There is no way I could write a journal. It would put everyone to sleep. I enjoyed reading about your day.
hugs, Joyce
no, not boring. and we all understand. I hope work IS good for you and other than that, it will just take time and a lot of prayer.
do take care
tina
Oh man that is what I have to do! Do you have a resale shop by you? Heck, with gas prices being what they are you can use it for that...much less a few movies to go out some night or to get your nails done etc. HA! Mine then donates anything left after 30 days.
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Just glad to see you are back, Donna. Seems like you accomplished a LOT today--and hope work has a curative effect for you tomorrow--but don't rush yourself. Grief will hit you at the strangest times--don't be surprised by it. People do understand. Am sure your co-workers will be helpful. Prayers are with you. Hugs, LaVern
The best you can do is just take things one day at a time....sooner or later that fog disappears...not the hurt nor the missing, but just the fog so that real life can be lived again....you are doing great girlfriend.....writing, I think, helps with dealing with feelings and thoughts...at least you got alot more accomplished then I did...getting rid of clothes that are too big must have felt great....take care
Peace
Ellie
Hi, Donna. I'm really proud of you for getting back into life so soon. I think your sister would be, too. You're a brave and caring woman and it showed in the way you loved and helped take care of your sister with such tenderness. You'll do fine and I'm sure your co-workers will be there to lift you up should you tumble a time or two. Just remember...the Lord (and your sister) will be right there, reaching out to you to help you through this. God bless you, Donna.
I'm one of those who can't part with anything, large or small sized. I get them sorted out for the thrift shop and then I dive back intot he black bag and tell myself.."It might just come in handy one day". Lol!
You are very good to sort them all out and keep it that way!
I'm so happy to see you making an entry. I wish you all the best at work. I found it cathartic when I lost my parents. My colleagues were surpised to see me so soon but work kept my mind occupied until I could deal with things.
Praying you will find some solace in the routine of work until you can look ahead and smile.
Hugs
Jeanie xxx
Come and clean my closets out!! I wish you the best Donna returning back to work.
Hugs
Mari
You're never boring Donna!!!
I'm a bit like that, I keep small clothes and big clothes, because you just never know when they will come in handy do you??? Not!!! My daughter goes mad at me. we have a clear out and I just put everything back in the wardrobe.
I hope being back at work will be good for you, keeping you busy, being around people.
It will get better Donna. With time. Just take one day at a time.
Sending prayers to you and hugs too.
Carolxx
here's hoping you first day back is not too hard on you sweety. Am still praying for you. even tho we've never met I feel close to you and hope i can be of help in some way. LOVE MAMMAW(Hatty)
Donna
I hope you have as agood a day as can be expected back at work today. Congratulations on getting your closet and dresser cleaned out and better organized. Most of us could use more organization around us. I know how frustrating it is to donate or give away clothes that still have the tags on them. It's good to finally admit that they need to go, though, and reclaim that needed space. Good luck today!
Sam
Hi my friend:
Your entry was not boring at all. I enjoyed hearing about you cleaning your closets out, as I sat here last night saying, hmmmmmmm some of you things got to go, no room for anything anymore, lol. I have not had Sloppy Joe's in years and was thinking when I read it, what a good idea, think I will have some of that. What I have seen in your entries since your dear sister passed, is the strength that you show, the caring that you still show till all your friends here in journal land and the thank you's and emails you have taken time to send to others. Work may be a bit difficult but sometimes emersing ourselves in other things, helps the healing process. Prayers being offered up for your family and sister and you my friend. God bless and thank you for all your beautiful graphics, your entries and thinking of us all here even during such difficult times for you.
Nice to see you around Donna. You have just reminded me I so need to clear my Wardrobes, I thought it was just me that still had 'tags' on things I'll never wear (lol).
Know the feeling about the 'Fog'.....it will get easier ~ Promise.
Thanks for the lovely Tag, I've just started doing entries again... and it is my favourite colour also.
Take care of you
Aileen....X
Very well done sorting out your clothes ,I had a blitz the other week ,had so much stuff hanging there ,spoiling the good stuff ,so out it went ,lol hope work is good to you ,take good care of your self ,love Jan xx
If you haven't gotten rid of those clothes yet, consider E-bay or a consignment shop! My Aunt brings her gently used or new clothes to a consignment shop and makes some money that way! Linda
Why do us ladies have so many clothes that don't fit?! I've got too big and too small clothes, it's a struggle to find something that fits me! Lol! I feel a real sense of achievement if I get something out and the buttons do up! I'm glad you're getting back into the routine of things, it does help. I hope your first day back at work goes well and you aren't completely snowed under, just have enough to keep you going all day. Jeannette xx
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Have a good day, Tuesday, Donna
i LOVE that tag at the top and snagged it....so beautiful. I am glad you are going back to work...i think it will be good for you...you are always in my thoughts.....i am here if you need me for anything....congrats on the house cleaning. I love to get rid of clothes and things that others can use. i love you, lisa
I like that cute thankful graphic you made. :) Glad to hear you are doing ok. love you, Shelly
Awwwww hun i know your pain and if you dont have anything to say dont worry. Just worry about yourself and i pray you get to feeling better soon. Not easy i KNOW but it will come hun just hang in there ok :)
HUgs
Carolyn
Sending you good vibes.
Lisa
Donna,
Bless you, sending prayers your way. Your beautiful sister will forever live in your heart...she's just a breath away.
Thinking of you,
Cindy
Thinking of you.
Win =.)
It's not boring...its just what it is. I really like your thankful tag. Have a good day at work. And better moments are ahead for you hun.
Brenda
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Work should help a little or at least keep you preoccupied. I need to clean my attic-wanna come to KY?
Michele
I am glad to see you are trying.... and it was not boring at all. It is good to see you are slowly coming back. It sounded like a good day....being off and organizing your stuff - great day! Your "thankful" tag is inspiring. - Love it!
Hugs, Maria
Hoping the days ahead bring you a reason to smile. Take care of you,
Katie
I have to go through my closet also. Seeing my MIL's should have inspired me. Take it a day at a time.
Julie
what are Sloppy Joe's ?
I need to clear out my closet too. It's a lot of work. Hard to motivate to do it. I'm glad you got a lot done.
Pam
Okay.. Now you're motivating ME to get my butt in gear! It feels good, when the work is done. At least that's what I've heard... LOL
Thank you for writing.. I've been thinking of you.
Love,
Chelle
Going back to work will make you feel better for sure.
Missie
((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))Sloppy joes sound good to me.Have a nice day.
Before we had a yard sale this summer I went through all of our drawers, closets....Jeff went through the attic, we got rid of so much crap....he always said i was a packrat =)~
I am getting better about getting rid of the clutter though, it makes ya feel so much better when everything is organized!
I hope you had a good day today at work....
Your thankfuls graphic is too cute!
Hugs
Terri
OMG Donna.......You are welcome to go through mine for me.....lol
I have stuff dating back till i dont know when.....I know there is a Biba dress in there somewhere.
I seriously need to go through it.....but its summoning up the energy and needing another room to move stuff into while i go through it which at the moment is impossible as i have my oldest daughter back home along with her boyfriend and dog....ho hum..... ummmm...spring cleaning maybe o)
Hope all goes well for you tomorrow sweetie....... take care
hugs Jayne
I know it must be hard getting back into the swing of things. You are a beloved part of J-land and we are all lucky to have you here. Glad you got rid of the bigger size clothes, you won't need them. : ) Have a nice tomorrow.
Allison
I think you are doing real good...just don't try too hard...okay?
love ya,
carlene
As always, it is so good just to hear from you. hugs-Carolina
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Glad your doing okay Donna, hope work went okay on Tuesday :) Well done you for having a clear out. Makes things feel slightly better sometimes doesn't it?
Jenny
Work is good to get back into...takes your mind off of things. Wish I had job...
Sloppy Joes are one of my favorite meals...love it!!!
Hugs and love,
Joyce
Just keep trying. Do the best you can do.
Jude
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I went through a few stacks of clothes, too, and found several things that still had tags on them....some of which I did take back...I have clothes EVERYWHERE and I need to just take about half of them to Goodwill.
~Meg
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