Archive 1 - For all the Grandmas! (longest thread in the history of mankind) '06-'08

[RoadMap4Us]

Oh, Carma. Yes, yes, we needed this reminder. You are such a gentle and sweet spirit here. Thank you for your wonderful story and example.

[Freda]

Carma, WE are blessed to have you as our friend! Prayers for your Mom.

[Christine]

Carma and JD, just in case you haven't heard, President Hinckley passed away this evening. I am sure you are like me mourning for us, but overjoyed for him. Love ya!

[GrandmaCrys]

I actually got two layouts done today, which were for January Swaps. (My first time and it was fun!)

Greta - Left Side

Greta - Right Side

[GrandmaCrys]

And...lastly for today - my PAD - Our House

Now, I am going to bed. I will catch up (I hope! ) with all the chatter tomorrow!

Good night/morning/afternoon to the finest bunch of ladies I have ever been associated with!

[jenny McDonald]

It is so sad about President Hinckley! I'm happy for him but sad for us. My husband and I were talking and he was like a young boy trapped in an old mans body. He was happy and lively. He will be sorely missed.

[Christine]

Yes, exactly, it is just such a shock to me, because I was just thinking this last week how he was still so active and doing so well, despite being 97. I fully expected him to make it to 100 and beyond.

Great to see you again, Jenny, love your new avatar.

[omio]

Originally Posted by sammdc

Omi I couldn't agree more it was exactly how i felt and continue to feel for the first 18 yrs I accepted responsibility for their actions and told them many times how their actions reflected on me and did they want ppl to think they had a terrible mother mostly my girls were good the older one gave me a few heachaches but when they turned 18 I sat them both down and explained to them that they were adults and that from now on they would be the ones choosing the consequences of the decisions they made. I also advocate tho that parents need to be the person they want their child to be.

Wish I had recognized that when they were 18 -- would have saved me a lot of guilt. But then Guilt IS My Life.

[omio]

Originally Posted by Carma

Have any of you used the 8X8 clear photo frames they have in the store? If so how do you like them? I have been serching for hours on end for 8x8 frames. Laura do you have a source for them? I remember getting the clear refrigerator magnets from one of the companies you buy from.
I would love some nice wood frames if possible. But I don't want to have to get a loan to buy them. What to do.....?????

My DD found some nice 8x8 wooden frames at Aaron Brothers -- they were part of my Christmas gift.

[omio]

Thank you all so much for the kind words. I posted that message just as we were leaving the beach to come home and worried all the way that it was too preachy and intrusive. So I especially appreciate everything everyone said.

Re the phone, I loved spending hours on the phone with close friends when I was a teenager. But have disliked the phone my whole adult life and avoid it with everyone except immediate family. I think it's partly that I can explain myself more easily in writing. My friends all laugh because I'm so talkative normally, but they humor me and only make short phone calls when an email won't do.

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Originally Posted by JaeDee

What is a Sacrament Meeting ?? (from she who needs to know !!)

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Originally Posted by FormbyGirl

just 10 minutes to the DET chat Hope I see you there...

Chat time in your time zone
US West coast - Sunday 5pm
US East coast - Sunday 8pm
London - Monday 1am
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Dubai, UAE - Monday 5am
Sydney - Monday 12 noon
Auckland, NZ Monday - 2pm

Sorry I missed this !

[bendipez]

I don't want to offend anyone with my ignorance but who is president hinkley? I am assuming he is/was head of lds but am very uninformed on this subject.

[bendipez]

Also, Freda where can i get a dip diva blinkie?

[Lynnie]

If you missed the DET chat today, you can still read the transcript

DET Jan 27th Chat Thread