If we were having coffee I’d tell you…
My heart hurts. A long-time blog friend lost her daughter suddenly yesterday. Not an hour later we got word that my teenager’s friend’s little sister committed suicide. It’s all so much, I can’t even process.
I’m starting to stress about hosting Thanksgiving. It’s not so much the meal planning aspect, but the family dynamics, namely passive aggression, that I anticipate will happen. Sigh. This seems especially petty when put into perspective by the first topic.
The Caveman has been traveling and working a LOT. I can deal during the week, but having him gone on the weekends sucks extra much.
These two are officially 15-1/2. Remy has been diagnosed with canine dementia, which makes him disoriented at times, and he rarely sleeps through the night. I’ve been getting up with him at least once or twice or more every night, for over a year now.
I’m linking up with Coco, Deborah and Lynda for the Ultimate Coffee Date.
Wow I’m a downer today. What would you tell me over coffee?
Oh Marcia how terrible for both of your friends-I can’t even imagine. Sending hugs and prayers for them. Thanksgiving always has some passive aggressiveness in our family too. This year I am not taking anyone’s crap!! Thanks for linking up with us for coffee and I know we will both make it through!!
That is simply unimaginable news. I know these families are hurting. I hope your daughter is doing OK.
The holidays are all about family drama I’m afraid. I just smile and grit my teeth. I’m grateful my MIL still hosts thanksgiving dinner though.
Man, that’s some tough news. I’m thinking instead of coffee, we should be discussing this over wine. Life is so hard and not one bit fair.
Sounds like you need a big hug and some nice things happen to balance all that tough.
sending hugs – you need them.
Ugh. It’s been a rough few days, but it’s a good time to get together with friends. So sorry about your teenager’s friend’s sister – how is your child coping? When family dynamics get testy over the holidays, I hide in the kitchen. 😉
I am so sorry to hear about the losses near to your family/friends. How is your teen handling the news about their friend’s sister? I can’t even imagine. My thoughts are with you – you’ve got a lot on your mind. Try to have some peaceful time over the weekend.
Oh Marcia. I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you, your daughter, and your friend. xo
My heart hurts for you, Marcia. 🙁 That is some tough news to deal with.
On another note, I wish people could just go with the flow more on holidays rather than be passive aggressive.
I am sorry about your puppy but I am glad Remy has you to take care of him and love him!
Ya know sometimes words just isn’t enough but this is a blog so I’m going to send you a virtual hug. We don’t always understand the why’s in this ol world, but I hope you can find the comfort you need. 🙂
BIG HUGS. I am so sorry to hear about the passings – that is so heartbreaking. Also so sad to hear about Remy’s canine dementia, too. Remy is very lucky you are giving him so much love and care. I have dealt with some friends and family members and dementia, and it’s very trying. I really do feel your pain. Hang in there!!!
I am so sorry to hear about your losses; big hugs!
Geez, here I was complaining about having to get up twice a night for a week – a year? How are you even functioning?
I won’t lie – it was very stressful with my husband gone, but it was also kind of a relief. He used to travel a LOT, but now not so much, and I do like a little break now & again. A quiet house, eat what I want . . .
Venting is good, and sometimes life just really sucks. Which makes the good times even better.
That is tough news! I am so sorry! My hubby travels a lot too and it sucks when he is not here on the weekend either, the business of the week is ok but I agree the weekend is another thing! Big hug to you my friend, XOXO, thinking of you
I think I’d just give you a big hug! So sorry for the sad news around you.
I’d tell you my blood pressure was scary high after cutting my leg, so that’s made me really commit to quitting soda, exercising more regularly instead of just weekend binges, and eating clean again.
So much hard news to absorb – the lost of a child is just unimaginable to me. Sending you some hugs my friend.
so sorry to hear. 🙁 i can’t imagine what either of those parents are going through. I would tell you that work has me super stressed, working at nights too, and it won’t stop until mid-december leaving me with little free time at night during the week. BOO.
Oh my. I really don’t know what I would say to you. Going through any kind of loss is hard enough as it is. These are close to home for you. As a mom of daughters, I would guess that you’re going through a huge range of emotions.
You’re allowed to be on a downer. Hugs to you. Stay strong.
So sorry to hear about what you’ve been going through lately with the sudden losses. I know how you feel about Thanksgiving too – my family can have quite a bit of tension around the holidays, but I’m hoping for the best and hope you do too! *hugs*
Life is not always happy Marcia & the social media world expects only happy stuff… not the real world. HUGE HUGS on it all! I am so devastated by Tamara’s loss & so sorry for your teen’s sister & all of it.
HUGE HUGS!!!
Oh that is so sad about Remy 🙁
and the loss of a young person is always so hard on the heart. That is a lot of sadness at once. One day at a time dear Marcia. ((Big Hugs))
Oh man Marcia, so sorry to hear of all of this! I think you need a big glass of wine this weekend in Vegas. Thinking about the families and you as well!
I am so very sorry about the recent losses! But over coffee, I think it is the best time to reflect on what we have and laugh with friends!
If we were sitting down for coffee I would ditch the coffee and give you a long hug instead. The type of hug you obviously need.
I’m so sorry to hear that you have to go through this. No one should, but remember the good times, and live.
So sorry to read this. Sending positive vibes your way !