This morning I feel a need to post. I tried to find my old journal but couldn't.
Yesterday was a very emotional day for me. A dear friend of mind died and the funeral was yesterday at church. The burial is this morning and I am going to support her children. She was 49 years old. She had a stroke and did not come out of it. I know that I know that she is in heaven singing her heart out. She was the most beautiful person inside and out. She had the most beautiful voice. She had 7 children and they are all grown now. I had such a sisterly love for Angie. Angie had big dreams of becoming a recording star singing the gospel of Jesus Christ. She alway had kind word for you. The last I saw her was in Harrisburg, PA. at the Dollar Store. When I walked in the store I thought to myself she is a beautiful lady. I did not recognize her because her back was partially turned from me. Later this lady pat my on my arm and we hugged other. My daughter and I were getting things for a birthday she was having( I could say more about that I won't). My daughter was going through a lot at the time with a boyfriend. We asked Angie about a good caring church in Harrisburg and she directed my daughter to one. If it was not for this church, I don't think my daughter would here today. I will always be grateful for that. I will miss her dearly.

I feel better now that I post this. I just had to do it.

Love,
Alampkin

It is 8:32 now so I must go get ready soon because I do not where the burial place is located. I do know it is on the other side of town. I have a map I got of the computer.

When I come back I am going to try and keep myself busy so I do not do any emtional eating. I did that last night. I did so well last week and I do not want to gain any of it back

Deaths are difficult to deal with, aren't they? My sympathies. Tomorrow I will be attending a funeral of an old friend myself.

Diettalk is a great place to post. It sure helps in lots of ways.

My condoleances to both of you!
How sad.

What a wonderful memory of your friend you shared with us. My Mom passed away close to 8 yrs now and i lived across the US from her, when i made it home for the services she had planned only a graveside service(she had made the plans yrs ago) my first thought was, i dont think i will be satisfied with this, it was the most touching service i have ever been to. Mom would have been so pleased, i hope you come away from this service with the same feeling, we are thinking of you on this day.......

Dear Margaret,

I just came across this post quite by accident ... or maybe not .... maybe I was supposed to see it .....

I am so sorry for your loss .... I know what it is like to lose A DEAR AND SPECIAL PERSON ....

I am not going to say any more because I know at this time words are hard to accept ....

I love you ..... I care about you . As always, Monica :hug:

Yesterday at the burial, it was very sad. I give Angie's middle daughter a big hug and then I gave her my address and telephone number and telephone. I told her to call if any of them needed anything. After the burial, I went to the store and came home. When I went to the mailbox there was a check for $17.11 well, I went to cash it because I did not have very much money. Since I was so down I went for a ride to Wal-mart about 35 miles away beside the weather was beautiful(I can't say that for today because it snowed about 3 inches). Also last Saturday a friend of mind gave a sweater to take to Dress Barn for her because they left the security tag on it. Two things I like doing is doing for others and shopping until I drop at the outlets.
I have to take my car in for an oil change on thursday so I am going to the outlet in Hershey to look around.
Yesterday I did very well on program but I am having a hard time of it today. Oh well tomorrow is another day. I think my problem is I want to retire and get something part-time but the retirement
sucks. I am hoping they offer me an early out but the lady in payroll said it has never been done. I told her there is always a first. I am getting depress about being laid-off all the time. I have been there 27 years. I do hate the place but I do like working. I will be called back perhaps next week. I do get unemployment. I should not be complaining but I should be very thankful because there are so many people who do not have jobs or money coming in.
I guess I better go get my husband dinner ready. He will be in from bowling soon.

Love,
Alampkin

Alampkin

I want to say thank to Monica, Judith, and Jo Thrive for their thoughtful words. I really needed them.

(((((((((((((((((((A Big Hug)))))))))))))))))))!!!!

Love,
Margaret

Hello Alampkin,

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. And yet, with the wonderful memories that you carry of her in your heart, she will be with you still for a long time to come. That is what comforts me.

I am also so very sorry about your job causing you so much stress and anxiety. I worked at my plant in manufacturing for 21 years when the decided to ship the jobs overseas and shut down the plant. When I began working there, we had over 500 employees, and the plant ran 3 shifts, 5 days a week. When I left they were only working 2 shifts and there were less than 100 employees.

There were many of my fellow workers that were frightened and anxious and just worried sick over what was to befall all of us. But you know, life often surprises us when we least expect it. Most of the employees have gone on to other jobs and even better than what they had before. Some of us, like myself, took early retirement. In many ways, it came at the perfect time. My health had already started to deteriorate, and I would not be able to continue in the job now if I had wanted to.

When one door closes, another opens. But you must be ready to pass through that door when it presents it's self.

Done allow the threat of losing the job to overtake all of your concerns and stress you so much. If you wish to continue working, I am certain that something will come along just when you expect it least. Be ready for it and the future will be brighter than you believed possible.

I do wish you all the very best, dear lady. Please take care and try not to worry overmuch.

Hugs,
Sandie

Margaret,

Just take it a day at a time .... do the best you can insofar as your eating .... give yourself time to grieve ...

I don't know what or how to suggest anything about your job ... except to stay with it as long as you can .... I do understand about working for the money .... AND NOT CARING for the atmosphere or people you work with (and/or for).

Take care of yourself Margaret. As always, Monica :hug:

Happy Birthday Alampkin!!!

Hope you had a great day!!!

We love you!!! :bd

Happy Birthday Alampkin!!! :balloons:

Beth :not: