Small Talk: The Prayer Closet

[crazycatlady58]

 Arwen ,Praise God ! !! I will continue  to pray.

Edited August 5, 2017 by crazycatlady58

[AUgirl]

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I thought I "wanted" to be Grammy, but the first one couldn't wrap his tongue around it.  He called me "Giggy" (rhymes with Ziggy), and it stuck.   They all call me Giggy.  

My mom was going to be Meme. When my daughter started to talk she called her Mom-mom. 17 years and 10 grandchildren later she's still Mom-mom. 

I joking tell my kids I want to be called "the queen" when they have kids many, many years from now. They aren't buying it. 

[wilsie]

So happy for your good news @Arwen Evenstar.  I hope you feel better and are healing more every day.  Prayers of thanksgiving and continued prayers for your good care and peace of mind for you and  all those who love you!

[TeaTV]

On 7/18/2017 at 5:51 PM, GeeGolly said:

Is it me, or is there a lot of new posters on the threads?

It says I signed up in December 2016 but I've been posting more on this site lately too. I think I found it because of Sister Wives but tbh, I don't remember what caused me to find this site.

I've been snarkwatching the Duggers for years and just sorta bumped into this one day and slowly started posting more and more. I'm def not a new watcher of the Dugz. They're fascinating on so many levels. I don't know anyone else who watches, so when I read your posts, I think, "Glad I'm not the only one who saw/thought that." Or you guys pick up something I didn't, or you guys are simply hilarious! Sometimes I read the forum before I watch the show. It makes watching it fun in a different way.

Edited August 5, 2017 by TeaInTheMoment

[ariel]

1 hour ago, Arwen Evenstar said:

Chemo done July 18th.  Had PET scan on Wednesday.  Results were posted in the patient portal already and the scan indicated continued improvement.  Thank you, Jesus! I will still need maintenance treatment (TBD), and  I'll find out in the next couple of weeks after consulting with my medical team.

Thank you all for your continued prayers.

I'm doing a happy snoopy dance for you!  https://www.google.com/search?q=happy+snoopy+dance+gif&safe=off&tbm=isch&imgil=fIY_Q4MxTvCPBM%3A%3BpWFJ6RF-rTRRwM%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.pinterest.com%252Fpin%252F422282902538571181%252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=fIY_Q4MxTvCPBM%3A%2CpWFJ6RF-rTRRwM%2C_&usg=__VElhgRtmPLYR6FT_1lPH5scqtpw%3D&biw=960&bih=465&ved=0ahUKEwi6v5n6n7_VAhWDSyYKHTLjDgAQyjcIQw&ei=nUiFWfr8IoOXmQGyxjs#imgrc=fIY_Q4MxTvCPBM:&spf=1501907103137

Edited August 5, 2017 by ariel

[Love2dance]

2 hours ago, Arwen Evenstar said:

Chemo done July 18th.  Had PET scan on Wednesday.  Results were posted in the patient portal already and the scan indicated continued improvement.  Thank you, Jesus! I will still need maintenance treatment (TBD), and  I'll find out in the next couple of weeks after consulting with my medical team.

Thank you all for your continued prayers.

Your good news just made my day, @Arwen Evenstar. So happy for you, and hope your maintenance treatment will continue to bring you back to health and strength every day. Hugs, happy dances, and all good thoughts are coming your way!

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So good to finally hear from you, @Happyfatchick. I was really hoping that you were having too much fun/too busy to fill us in on your adventures, and you WERE. I continue to be impressed with your energy and stamina. Hope the rest of your summer will settle down enough for more mountain relaxing. Welcome back.

Edited August 5, 2017 by Love2dance
Separation of my posts that were automatically merged.

[Sew Sumi]

Great news, @Arwen Evenstar! You are a rock star (and probably a closet drag queen, too). ((((FF hugs))))

[GeeGolly]

Yay! @Arwen Evenstar! Peace and healing always!

[latetotheparty]

9 hours ago, Arwen Evenstar said:

Chemo done July 18th.  Had PET scan on Wednesday.  Results were posted in the patient portal already and the scan indicated continued improvement.  Thank you, Jesus! I will still need maintenance treatment (TBD), and  I'll find out in the next couple of weeks after consulting with my medical team.

Thank you all for your continued prayers.

So thrilled either this news, dearest Arwen.  ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Lisa418722]

Wonderful news @Arwen Evenstar .  I'm so happy to hear this.  

[lookeyloo]

@Arwen Evenstar - fab. News!!! Great to hear!!!!!  

[magpye29]

11 hours ago, Marshmallow Mollie said:

I still pay attention to people's pet's names and pass them on.

When I lived in Georgia,, I met a guy at the vet who had the most adorable bulldog.  I asked him what her name was, and he said "Sugar, because you can't spell Sugar without UGA."  Of course the UGA mascot is a bulldog.  I thought it was so cute and clever!

[Marshmallow Mollie]

46 minutes ago, magpye29 said:

When I lived in Georgia,, I met a guy at the vet who had the most adorable bulldog.  I asked him what her name was, and he said "Sugar, because you can't spell Sugar without UGA."  Of course the UGA mascot is a bulldog.  I thought it was so cute and clever!

Love it! I'm from GA and my parents still live there. My grandfather was the Dean at Georgia State, but the family still roots for UGA because football. SEC football. 

[Arwen Evenstar]

1 hour ago, Marshmallow Mollie said:

Love it! I'm from GA and my parents still live there. My grandfather was the Dean at Georgia State, but the family still roots for UGA because football. SEC football. 

Bulldogs are so stankin' cute. I call them stinkalinkas.  Something I made up when I was a kid whenever a saw a dog with jowls that rode low to the ground. My favorite auntie had a Basset hound.  Plus, bulldogs are renowned for their flatulence.

Here's a commercial for those who love bulldogs. 

[Marigold]

@Arwen Evenstar

Excellent news! 

[Jynnan tonnix]

17 hours ago, magpye29 said:

My cat came to us from the shelter with the name Marty, but I just hated that.  Since he's all white, I wanted a ghostly name, so I called him Marley (as in Jacob).  It was close to Marty, and I just figured he thinks we're too stupid to say his name properly!  My Hepzibah was actually called Happy.  She wouldn't answer to Hepzibah, but the first time I called her Zibby, she came running.  Now if I could just get it through to everyone that her name isn't Zippy...

I never really loved the name Cora (that she came with), but did't hate it either. Sometimes I call her Coraline. She's actually way too sociable to really be a "Endora"...she literally loves everybody. Even if someone she has never seen comes in the house she will be right there looking for cuddles and attention. And if they have a lap, she will find it (I tend to sit leaning with my legs tucked up to one side, so at best she can sit on my hip). She does have those witchy eyes, though :)  

[GeeGolly]

29 minutes ago, Jynnan tonnix said:

I never really loved the name Cora (that she came with), but did't hate it either. Sometimes I call her Coraline. She's actually way too sociable to really be a "Endora"...she literally loves everybody. Even if someone she has never seen comes in the house she will be right there looking for cuddles and attention. And if they have a lap, she will find it (I tend to sit leaning with my legs tucked up to one side, so at best she can sit on my hip). She does have those witchy eyes, though :)  

Beautiful! Do you have green eyes Jyn? I remember your hair being reddish.

[Happyfatchick]

18 hours ago, Arwen Evenstar said:

the scan indicated continued improvement

@Arwen Evenstar, I actually sat here and worked on trying to get a happy dance meme for you on here last night.  I think I fell asleep at the wheel, to be honest.  I'm dead certain that's why I have grands in this day and age; I never did figure out how to program a VCR.  I am beyond thrilled that the treatment is working so well. 

@Sew Sumi, that drag queen thing was LOL funny!!!  I've wondered myself if @Arwen Evenstar had us all worked up about a boob job and an Adams Apple shave down...  (jk, I know better, but the QUEEN thing was goooood!!!)

@Jynnan tonnix, that cat is fabulous.  I don't even like cats (I'm a dog girl) and she's just beautiful.   Such a dog girl am I, in fact, that I considered going on a dog poo run and spreading it around in my garden to keep the deer out.  (It would keep ME out, you know??)  I went so far as to look it up, but it's not recommended.  Not from a safety standpoint, but one blogger said she tried it because it stinks and she thought the deer would be leery.  Turns out it's not good because it stinks and draws flies, but the deer don't mind it at all.

STORYTIME:

Because you KNOW I have stories!!! 

My daughter (with her 4 children and one other of my grands) was able to come to the mountains with me for a bit.  (HAD A BLAST!!!)  But on the way, the kids were feeling canned and pickled, so we stopped at Zaxby's to let them breathe.  When we were done eating, the girls (only 1 boy in that whole stack, unfortunately for him) all trouped to the restroom one after the other.  I wasn't watching the restroom, the youngest being 9 and I'm nearby, but in my subconscious, I knew when that last kid (the 9 yr) went in.  I had to go too, so I went in behind her.  She's in a stall.  There's another stall, but I opted to wait for her in the common area so she'd know we could go to the car together. 

WHile I'm waiting, there's this ENORMOUS blast of gas - maybe one of the most impressive farts I've ever heard in my life.  The walls shook.  I didn't say anything, didn't laugh.  Made a mental note.  But then, BOOM (rumble-rumble, plaster falling)!!!  There's another!  I couldn't help it, I laughed and I said, "What was THAT???"   Recognizing my voice, my grand made that up and down noise that (in kid speak) means "I dunno".

But then, the other stall door opened and a total stranger walked out.  I was HORRIFIED, and she gave me the full up and down stare-down, her face clearly saying "rude, biiiiiitch!"   Which.  Obviously, I deserved.

And then my grand came out of her stall, and (here's the best part) while they're washing their hands at the same time, she's giving the other lady the full up and down appraisal.  Thinking "Wow.  Was that YOU???"  or maybe she wanted an autograph.  Not sure, but the looks that passed in that quiet room were priceless!   When we got back to the car, I was trying to tell the rest of them what happened and was laughing so hard I could hardly get it out.

[Jynnan tonnix]

30 minutes ago, GeeGolly said:

Beautiful! Do you have green eyes Jyn? I remember your hair being reddish.

My hair was only reddish because I was trying to grow out some highlights which turned out to be a permanent (though very pretty) copper color when I washed the rest of the hair dye out to see if I was ready to  go "natural". I've always wished I had red hair, but it's just basic salt and pepper brown (though I still haven't been brave enough to let the "salt" come out to play). My eyes are a pretty nondescript shade of brown as well.

[jjane]

@ARWEN EVENSTAR, such good news. I could see you posting in other forums but  no update, so I was a little worried. I can't tell you how happy this makes me. Keep up the good fight and know we are there behind you every step of the way, right behind Mr. E. Hugs, prayers and much love to you.

[Jynnan tonnix]

21 hours ago, Arwen Evenstar said:

Chemo done July 18th.  Had PET scan on Wednesday.  Results were posted in the patient portal already and the scan indicated continued improvement.  Thank you, Jesus! I will still need maintenance treatment (TBD), and  I'll find out in the next couple of weeks after consulting with my medical team.

Thank you all for your continued prayers.

I keep wanting to unlike this just so I can like it again! :)

[Temperance]

I had a dream once where some friends of mine got cats and they were named after the Bewitched characters!

Tabitha, Endora, Darren, and Larry Tate! They all seem like great cat names! (So do Adam, Samantha, Maurice, and Arthur, but in my dream there were only four cats.) 

[Jynnan tonnix]

17 minutes ago, Temperance said:

I had a dream once where some friends of mine got cats and they were named after the Bewitched characters!

Tabitha, Endora, Darren, and Larry Tate! They all seem like great cat names! (So do Adam, Samantha, Maurice, and Arthur, but in my dream there were only four cats.) 

And Doctor Bombay!

[Arwen Evenstar]

3 minutes ago, Jynnan tonnix said:

And Doctor Bombay!

What about Serena?

Thanks to all of you for the outpouring of love and support. 

I kept quiet for a while because the low blood counts  and neuropathy  had me down.

[Jynnan tonnix]

7 minutes ago, Arwen Evenstar said:

What about Serena?

Thanks to all of you for the outpouring of love and support. 

I kept quiet for a while because the low blood counts  and neuropathy  had me down.

Ha! I was going to add Serena as well, but then decided to stick with just one name in the post since Doctor Bombay sounded more like a stand-alone statement :)

There was Aunt Clara as well...

Edited August 6, 2017 by Jynnan tonnix

[Sew Sumi]

I have a senior kitty who could have totally have been an Aunt Clara, but we got her when she about 2, so she already knew her name, which also totally (tm Jill) fits her. But man, she's a ditz. 

We're semi shopping for another kitty (keep putting it off, but 8/19 is clear the shelters day...we may try to help), and if it's a male, Larry Tate or Dr. Bombay are so perfect. However, my hubby has a vote, and he may just go with James Tiberius Kirk. LOL

Edited August 6, 2017 by Sew Sumi

[magpye29]

Jyn, your kitty is a beauty!  

[magpye29]

This is Marley on one of his favorite napping spots.

[Jynnan tonnix]

Just now, magpye29 said:

This is Marley on one of his favorite napping spots.

Aww...What a dignified (if ghostly) gentleman he appears! His name is so fitting!

[magpye29]

1 minute ago, Jynnan tonnix said:

His name is so fitting!

Much better than Marty!

[Jynnan tonnix]

Just now, magpye29 said:

Much better than Marty!

Indeed!

[ariel]

1 hour ago, magpye29 said:

This is Marley on one of his favorite napping spots.

I have a kitty that could pass for his sister.

[Arwen Evenstar]

13 hours ago, magpye29 said:

Jyn, your kitty is a beauty!  

That is one gorgeous kitty!

[Barb23]

Happy - loved your fart story.  I may pass it on to my brother-in-law.  He loves anything fart or bathroom related. 

[emma675]

Arwen, WAY TO GO!!!! I'm so happy for you, this is awesome news!

HFC, I made the mistake of reading your epic fart story while in a meeting at work (yes, I hate my job so much right now) and I'm now trying to hide the fact that I'm in tears from suppressed laughter. And the fact that she gave you a rude look is just amazing! If I had let go with something so loud it shook the walls, I'd be apologizing right and left. But maybe that's just me!

Sew Sumi, I hope your husband wins, a cat named James Tiberius Kirk cracks me up!

[Arwen Evenstar]

HFC, your fart story was hilarious!

Never underestimate the comedic potential of a well timed thunderous fart!

[MunichNark]

Quick hello from me-im currently on the way to portadown (in the north) to visit friends. Gorgeous weather it looks and we have just crossed the border-im on the bus- and an hour to go to belfast.

delighted to hear your good news arwen, keep it up so.

i do read here but dont comment so much at the moment, but enjoying the manyfold snarks? To sum it up, the dugwads et all are still idiots, right?

ive three weeks left here and dont want to go..

cheers to everyone☘️?

[MORGANH]

Thank you all for the likes and feeling of warm welcome in the "Other families/Bates" thread. It's been a rough year and your taking the time to read and like my post had meant so much to me.

Thank you.

[Barb23]

Welcome OneMoreStop.  It's always nice to have new snarkers on board the Duggar Crazy Train.

[Jellybeans]

11 hours ago, OneMoreStop said:

Thank you all for the likes and feeling of warm welcome in the "Other families/Bates" thread. It's been a rough year and your taking the time to read and like my post had meant so much to me.

Thank you.

Nice to have you here.  I have had a rough year too. Pffft. In fact, several of us have.  I just tell myself at least I am not a Duggar.  ;-)

[Sew Sumi]

@OneMoreStop, feel free to vent about personal issues in the Prayer Closet. It's a great support group. ♥️

[MORGANH]

Thank you all for the welcome. I'm working on getting the quoting to work right. I think sharing my crazy might take an awful lot of typing for me and and too much reading for you but I'm sure it will happen lol. In the meantime time I'm enjoying my ride on the Duggar Crazy Train?

Edited August 14, 2017 by OneMoreStop
Just can't hit the right keys the first time around

[Westiepeach]

19 hours ago, Sew Sumi said:

@OneMoreStop, feel free to vent about personal issues in the Prayer Closet. It's a great support group. ♥️

Plus someone ALWAYS has wine! :)

[zoomama]

hi friends, its been a rough week around the zoo.  i was first on scene at a hit and run involving a pedestrian that did not make it. gruesome would not be a big enough word.   i have a mental video cycling in my brain of what i saw. then, 6 days later, we had a brush fire that literally ran up to fences of the houses directly across the street from us. we were ordered to evacuate. it was scary as heck. the houses on the northern end of our street and neighborhood  were bathed in fos-check, the orange spray-foam  that the planes drop on fires. what a freakin mess. however, no houses lost, no lives lost and a GREAT effort by the fire folks to save us and clean up afterwards. we had a large family of wild donkeys resting on our street yesterday, possibly stressed from the fire. oh and then, also yesterday - i nearly started a fire in my microwave!   my house smells worse from that than the brush fire!!!  needless to say, i am worthless lately.   

[Love2dance]

Oh, @zoomama, I am so sorry. How awful to have witnessed that tragedy and then the fire. I would be a complete wreck. So glad the houses will be ok and you didn't have a microwave  fire. (I did the same thing once...tried to microwave heat a box of soup that I didn't know had tinfoil inside.) Hugs to you and wishes for a much calmer rest of the month.

[lookeyloo]

@zoomama - so sorry to hear this nasty turn of events.  I am hoping you can eventually replace that video with something else.  Sending ff hugs with wishes for calm for you and yours.

[magpye29]

@zoomama, so sorry about your trials by fire and donkey.  I can't imagine how traumatized you must be after that accident.  I'm keeping you in my prayers.

[emma675]

zoomama, how horrible! I don't even have words, I hope you can get some rest and recover from everything.

My sweet dog passed away this morning. She was almost 13, had seizures all of her life and was recently diagnosed with Cushing's Disease. She stopped eating about 24 hours ago and her back legs were just so weak I knew it was time to let her go. I've been a complete mess all day and I'm trying to pull it together to go back into work tomorrow. I got her the weekend I moved into my house so I've never lived here without her. It's tough.

Edited August 15, 2017 by emma675d

[bigskygirl]

@emma675 I am so sorry to hear about your sweet dog. {{{HUGS}}}

@zoomama I am so sorry to hear about what you have been going though. I was hit by a car the day before my fourth birthday (not a hit and run,) so I can understand how scary and frightening it must have been for you.

We have been dealing with some nasty wildfires in Montana, but none have been close to where I live. The smoke and heat has not been pleasant, and we have had no major rain since mid June. I have been dealing with eye problems on and off  for the last few months. My poor right eye has taken a beating after the smoke in the Helena area has gotten nasty. The eye specialist I was sent to thinks it is related to the sleep apnea and the CPAP mask I wear at night. It looks like the one side of both eyes has stretched? a little since people with Sleep Apnea sleep on their side or stomach. Add the smoke, the heat and the light sensitivity, and my eyes are not happy campers.

[GeeGolly]

My condolences to @emma675 on the loss of your dog.

Yikes @zoomama, scary stuff. I hope things are settling down.