Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Rules For the rest of the Site also accessible on the sidebar.
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Thanks for sharing that. I’m doing the same. There’s too much winning going on right now to be cranky about stuff. 🤷♀️
Hope all is well with you and yours 🥰🙏
Thanks, I hope you well. Send me some of that warm desert weather. It’s cold 🥶 here. It’s such a busy time of year. I’m in full blown Christmas mode, hadn’t been in the mood for years after my grandparents died. Haven’t turned into my mom yet decorating the yard and house like it’s the North Pole. Enjoying seeing it through the eyes of a toddler. We are all healthy and well. I’ve been through a lot mentally and emotionally this year (and past years). Just like everyone else it’s been a strange emotional journey the past four years. I feel like I need less screen time and more time with myself and family. I still pop in and read headlines but not daily. Recently went over 17 days without popping in. My relationship with my mom was not the usual or best and when after she died I’ve been doing lots of soul searching and talking with God (& hubby). I haven’t cried yet and don’t know if I ever will. I’m finally remembering the good times instead of the bad feeling my head. She was always making sure we had what we needed and so much more. It’s just one more process in getting healthy mind, soul & body.
Take care of yourself first my fren ❤️
Thanks fren 💗 I’m trying. I’m much better today than a year ago. You know those grandkids are 1st priority. Such a wonderful gift for God to be treasured. Even though I’m worn out after a full day it’s totally worth it.
I hear you honey. Johnny was a handful, but gosh Mac is double him. That youngster wears this old girl out. I know now why God gave us menopause. Because we are too old to chase this younguns around without needing a nap. 🤪
Grief is always difficult. But just remember… Nobody gets to tell you how to grieve. You may grieve for one year and you make grieve for a lifetime. Just remember, it’s OK either way. Sorry you’re having to go through this right now. I’m hoping that Christmas season and focusing on Christ and putting up some decorations will cheer your day.
God bless you and have a great night !🙏
Thanks, it’s just a process we all have to go through. Just part of life! It’s a little easier when you are certain your loved one is with Jesus. Yes, grief is difficult and different for everyone. My grandparents died with in a year apart. My granddad moved in with a younger woman when my grandma went to nursing home. I was so angry with him and didn’t grieve until she passed. I found out the hard way how crippling grief can be. Thankfully it hasn’t been that stressful with my mom. It was more grief for the relationship we should have had. Took a bit of time to figure out how to remember all the good times & things. Strangely I’m remembering memories that I haven’t thought of since I was very little. It’s weird because I’ve always had vivid memory’s, good & bad, from my childhood. I can remember little snippets as far back as there years old. Just don’t expect me to remember something from last week. It’s been very nice remembering good memories. Blessings to you as well. You are always so thoughtful. Even though I’ve taken a break I’ve missed little notes between you and other friends I’ve made along the way. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and God’s blessings.
I totally get it when you say you’re trying to remember the good things from your childhood. My father and I were never close until the last three years of his life when my mother and I cared for him and he passed at home with us. The last three years of his life we reconciled, and I have so many fond memories of that time. I’m grateful I was able to be in a position to care for him.
But even now living with my mom and having a great relationship with her as well cause we’re both Christians, fond memories of my childhood had been popping up that I haven’t thought of in a long time. I think it’s Jesus healing our hearts 💕
Merry Christmas and happy new year, God bless you and your family 🙏