Rejoin...

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Mon May 22, 2006 5:43 am

Ok people... weekends over and our families are all taken care of so lets have a kick **** week!!!

Now, lets all hold hands in a circle to keep our love flowing to all.

*hold her hand out for someone to take*

Lord, Please keep all of us and our fids safe and free from all harm, be it physical or emotional. We ask you Father to give us the strength to handle any and everything that may come our way because our faith rests us in your loving arms and we are secure in knowing that you will be watching over us. In Jesus Name I pray... Amen.

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Mon May 22, 2006 6:45 am

*takes Mik's hand*

Amen

Dani Prinny Bodi

Post by **kyria** » Mon May 22, 2006 7:11 am

Takes Dani's and Miks hands ..

"May the Lord bless us and keep us, may his light shine upon us and guide us through all our days." .. Amen !

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:47 am

Takes anyone's hands who will give 'em to me. Asks God to kick me in the boo--tay and get me in gear! Struggling a little here!

AMEN!

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:51 am

Jen:

Being over-whelmed is not fun... sorry baby. I wish I could lighten your load. Just take it as best you can and do what you can do.

*Cleans Jens cages and puts in fresh pellets*

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:55 am

How funny you wrote that Mik. The cleaning cages part. That's when I lost it yesterday big time. I was so sick and have been since last Wed. and lost most of my weekend to being sick. And you know as well as I that a woman's work is NEVER done! So I had to clean all three cages yesterday and I just started to cry and cry. I can't afford to lose a day much less 2. So much to do and no time to do it in. And I would never expect John to clean my bird cages. They're my birds. So of course, does my baby even offer to help.....nope. But hey, he's mine and I love him. But I just wished he would've said, honey I'll do that you go study for this test. But nope. So had you been around yesterday and offered I'd have snatched that offer up. So thank you! Love ya'.

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Mon May 22, 2006 1:02 pm

Jen...he's a man (sorry guys :wink:

) things can pile up so danged fast and so much stress...we all break at one point. We love ya anyway girlie.

*hands Jen a Nutriberry* Enjoy :wink:

Dani Prinny Bodi

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:27 pm

Weird how I feel things huh?

hehe Freaks people out. :shock:

Post by **kyria** » Mon May 22, 2006 4:39 pm

<action> thinks, Jen would have jumped at any offer ..

I know where you are coming from. I love my hubby and he does alot.. but sometimes he doesn't realise , he works and does a few main men chores, thats it. I do EVERYTHING! else and thats ok because I don't work.

But men sometimes forget that, the rest of life doesn't just happen and they don't realise how much it takes just to keep up, that we get tired too. Bills, food, shopping, cleaning, cooking, washing, scrubbing, dusting, paperwork, emotional needs (birds, kids, hubby), just arranging life and keeping it clean and healthy and not just for one person, but for 2 or 3 or in my case 5, and now 7 birds (I know my own fault there .. lol). You miss half a day and you are on the back foot.

Life is no longer simple, we are inundated with technology and red tape. Forms, education, banking, applications, rosters, lists, appointments etc. etc. My man, only just learnt how to use an ATM, can you believe it, when I went to the US last June and he is 44. NOw some may say thats my fault and in a way, yes it is, it was my upbringing to pamper my man and I love doing it. But I tell ya .. its no easy task this life thing. And sometimes it would be nice for them to step up for you when you need really it.

We are not machines, we need a break for us sometimes.

*big Hugs Jen* we all love you !

:shock:

I hope this post didn't make you feel worse :shock:

just trying to show you are not alone sweetie.

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Mon May 22, 2006 4:55 pm

They did a huge study and found that homemakers should, if paid for their work, be paid 120,000.00 a yr minimum.

I wonder how many of our men could afford to pay that? I suggest they realize what they have...

Mazziemom · Post by **Mazziemom** » Mon May 22, 2006 8:29 pm

Ya'll are welcome to borrow my weekend, it was a buttload of work but it was really great

I'm sorry everyones sick, I had that gunk a while back and wanted to just die. Spent three days in bed, not even eating, all I could do was feel miserable!

Athena

julie · Post by **julie** » Tue May 23, 2006 4:08 am

that makes me feel bad reading this thread because the roles have changed in my house and aaron now does what i used to do plus work at his job 10hrs a day then come home and clean,feed,cook he even cleans the cages and feeds the dogs.im thinking he can go and play golf whenever he wants too and i will try not to get cranky because he is playing golf while im working.funny thing thou he used to ask me did i want him to do a jobs list for me to do (thats what he has to do at work for the guys he works with) i dont think it would go down too well if i said that to him.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:47 am

You guys are GREAT! Thanks for understanding and chiming in! Angie, you nut, your post didn't make me feel worse. It just confirmed what I've been feeling. I've just been so down mentally lately and feeling completely overwhelmed and needed to feel sorry for myself. And you guys are the perfect people for me to whine to. Cuz you let me and understand and don't judge. We are so lucky to have this board. What a great group of people. I love you guys so much! Wish there was a way to meet! That would be so awesome! Thanks for understanding and caring. Physically I'm feelilng much better. Jury's still out on mentally. Going to take a while to get over losing my Daddy. So... Thanks guys! And Dani, thanks for the nutriberry, I'll have to fight Remmi for it.

Lotsa love, hugs, admiration, respect, and friendship!
Jen

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Tue May 23, 2006 6:27 am

*shakes her mega bucket* Don't worry Jen I got plenty for all :wink:

It's hard loosing a family member...but when that time comes we can't stop it. I'm so glad that we're here for each other when times get so bad they're unbearable cause knowing others are there makes it just the tinest bit better. It will take a LONG time to get over loosing your beloved Daddy but Jen, hun, you will...you will come out stronger. There are things we have to deal with and sadly that is one. Death is a part of life...they are just moving on to a better place.

*hugs from Dani and Prinny and Bodi*

Dani Prinny Bodi

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:18 pm

Thanks Dani! You're a doll!

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Tue May 23, 2006 1:31 pm

hehehe that's me...I try to give sage advise. I just hope I help is all :wink:

*munches happily on lunch*

Dani Prinny Bodi

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Sat May 27, 2006 5:03 am

Dani:

If you were ANY cuter, I would have no choice but to fly over just to pinch you lol.

Sweet as hunny, lord have mercy! We are blessed to have you girl.

~*Gwennie*~ · Post by **~*Gwennie*~** » Sat May 27, 2006 5:42 am

i somehow missed this thread...i'm not sure how. *hugs* to all my sickies!