Claudia~~~I am the one who is sorry! I didn't mean that I thought you or ANYONE in this group thought I was a user...I just got to re reading my message and found it to be very long...and out of order...sometimes I get that way...my mind goes faster than the rest of me...haha..like I said...I NEVER thought you or ANYONE in this group thinks I'm a user...but like you...I know of some..I'm so sorry that you thought I was talking about you...I would never speak bad of you...or anyone in this group~~~Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: Claudia Werner To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Sharon]OT: I May Be Going Offline For Awhile
Oh Sharon I never in my dreams would call you a user.I was talking about all those people out there that doing what you sad.I never hat fancy stuff.I'm happy with what i got.I don't care how long your massages are.That's the reason i like this group so we can vent some times ,we all need it.I'm sorry if I sounded like i was talking about you.Sometimes it is hart for me to find the right words.I wish some times I could wright in German and then translate it in to English it be easier alto of times.I still have a problem to find the right words in English allot of time.So, I'm so glad I found you all.I'm not going home to tomorrow morning.I'm glad you have your family.You are like so many in my daylie prayers.I'm glad I live hir in GA today its only 45 but not in the teens.I feel sorry for your Husband.Give him an extra Hug tonight. Merry Christmas to all of you from Bruce,Brutus.Sissy and Claudia The reason for this season? Happy Birthday Jesus God bless you all. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Sharon <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:23:17 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Sharon]OT: I May Be Going Offline For Awhile Claudia...I feel bad that your family in Germany is like that with you...my oldest daughter dis owns our whole family...I mean us...her grand parents ...her brothers..aunts. ..uncles. ..cousins. ..everyone. ..but she is something else...all she cares about are her looks...money and material things...the rest of my family is not like that. I'm not a person who likes fancy stuff...I'm just plain and simple...I've never had a whole lot...and that's fine...I just want my friends and family to be healthy and happy...I love to get together with everyone...sometime s we just get together for family dinners...we all bring some food..and have a good time....there are always about 36 of us. It's fun. And I don't know about your family...but I do know that everyone in this group is glad you're here! We all love and care about you....and I too.. love this group a lot...I'm proud to call the people here my "friends" and if I didn't have you guys to "talk" to...I'd go nuts! HaHa....life is really hard for a lot of us this year...but this year has been the worst I've ever had in my entire life...and I know we'll make it...some days my faith is tested to the limits...other days are great! I also have some joint problems...so every day that I can get around with some pain and not a lot of pain is a really great day for me...like today! I'm so glad things in my life are starting to calm down now. My mother is a very strong Christian woman...and she's the rock of my family! And I know some people that are total users...there were some family members that went to my moms church...got over a thousand dollars because they needed it to save their house and pay bills...then stayed at church a while longer...then quit and started going to the bars again...they were just recently given a very large sum of money again...for the same reason...but still go to the bar....I could never do that! And there are a few other people I know of that use people...I don't know how people can do it. After we get back on our feet....and I'm praying it's this spring...I want to help out a few people that I know who really need help. And I didn't mean to sound so negative in that LONG email that I wrote...I was just saying how bad things are...and I KNOW there are people a lot worse off than we are...at least we have a warm home....a car for my husband to get back and forth to work with...we have my family...each other...our health...and pour pets...my pets are a huge comfort to me...and we have God and prayer. And I know I talk a lot about the bad part of my life...and I'm sorry...I don't mean to...but I am truly thankful for all the things I do have...and when I pray...that is the first thing I tell God..."thank you for all I have" I'm so glad my whole family (except my one daughter) is here...that is so special to me. I hope that Bruce makes it home for Christmas. And I know a lot of people will be alone on Christmas... when my dad was in the nursing home recovering from his stroke this year...it was very sad because some people in there never get any one to visit them...me... my mom and my sisters would go and talk to a lot of the people in there...sit with them for a while. My mom and I used to volunteer at a nursing home years ago. It's so sad...not just on the holidays...but all year that anyone has to be alone. And my husband is a good man. This is my second marriage...we' ve been married for 27 years. My first husband was very abusive...Dave is not like that at all...he never was...he has always worked hard...and his jobs have always been outside jobs. I hate it when it's this cold outside...today it is in the teens...and will be below zero with the wind chill...and he has to work in it. He's off on the week ends...but today him and two of our sons went to the junk yard to get some parts for our car. The part was $60 brand new...or $10 at the junk yard....it was so cold and they were out there for a couple of hours.We also have a pick up truck...but the car is a lot easier on gas. We have a big garage that he heats with a wood burner...so at least it will be warmer when he fixes it later.OK...some final words here...I'm sorry if I came across to anyone that I'm a user...or that I'm ungrateful. I'm not...I am VERY thankful for every thing I have...and I ....like most of you...would much rather help someone...than to receive help myself. And I'm so glad I found this group...because all of your good thoughts...kind words and prayers help me make it through every day! I don't know what I'd do without you guys...and my Christmas wish for ALL of you...is that you are all healthy...happy. ..and that you are blessed....and I know a lot of you have some major health issues...I hope you are healed or at least get some relief...myself I'm pretty healthy...I just found out 11 months ago that I'm diabetic and have liver disease...and I have some pretty bad joint pain...but nothing like some of you are going through...Take care everyone~~~Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: Claudia Werner To: chihuah...@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:46 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Sharon]OT: I May Be Going Offline For Awhile Sharon I know how you feel but like you sad We need to remember what Christmas is all about.The birth of our savior Jesus.Yes we can't afford the Internet but like you we don't go no were.When Bruce comes home hi is tired and want to rest.They cut him down to one load a week and the bills getting not any lower.We did not get anybody anything and told everybody we don't want anything.If Bruce don't make at home It will be me.Sissy and Brutus for Christmas.My Family in Germany don't care.I guess they were hoping I would not be heir this Christmas.But that is an other story.I know Sharon and Katie will be by them self and so many other.Maby the Lord give us this hart times so we will remember the true meaning of Christmas.This group has done more for me than my family.You Ar right I seen people come to my Church for food and than turn around and complain what they got.I now for a fact some don't need to be there but they spend there money on drugs and alcohol.Last Year we give out hams and I hat one person come up to me the next day trying to sell me the Ham.I guess they did not recognize me.I get depressed ones in a weil but than I remember it could be worse.I am a live I have food and a warm place to sleep a loving man and of course my Baby's.This was a ruff year for so many of us in this group and I don't think I could done some of the thinks I done with out all of you.So hang in there thank the Lord that we have people that love us.By the way Sharon sound like you have a very good husband and Son.I will be praying for you and your husband and the rest of your Family.May all you Christmas wishes come true.Keep trusting in the Lord,remember hi don't give us more than we can handle,and we can handle more than we think.Sending Love hugs and Prayer.Hang in there you can do it.Will say an extra Prayer about your husbands Job.Let us know as soon as you know. Merry Christmas to all of you from Bruce,Brutus.Sissy and Claudia The reason for this season? Happy Birthday Jesus God bless you all. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Sharon <preciou...@roadrunn er.com> To: chihuah...@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:16:06 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: I May Be Going Offline For Awhile Hello...I too have been through a lot of what you're going through. If it wasn't for my son and his girlfriend.. .I would be off line right now...they paid our bill for Christmas. We have been in a very bad position for a while now...to cut a LONG story short...my husband lost his job...got another one about 3 weeks later...but only makes $7.50 and hour. We aren't living...just surviving. And yes...there are people who say we need to get rid of our internet...we don't have much...and we don't go any where or do anything...so I'm not getting rid of it. I too feel guilty a lot. We don't drink or do drugs...my husband does smoke. I can't work any more. We help people out when ever we can. We have bought groceries for people in the past (family members)...my husband works on all their cars for free...we do favors...but now that we're in need....forget it. The only ones that help us out are our youngest son and his girlfriend and my parents. Most of you in the group know about my situation for the last year at least...we have had a lot of deaths...and serious illnesses... and injuries...includin g my father in law who passed away in May...my 48 year old cousin in Oct...two aunts...one in April...one in Nov...plus my daughter was in ICU on life support and died twice...but they saved her...my grand daughter was in ICU because part of a tree fell on her...major head injuries...my dad had a major stroke...my brother in law tried to kill himself...then had a slight heart attack a couple of months later...my ex husband ...I'm still friends with...is battling cancer and a bad heart...he had a 6 hour surgery last week...and had heart failure on the table twice...he also used to drink a lot and do drugs...including coke...we've also lost a few friends this year...including one this past Wed....last year was almost as bad...SO.... I get depressed a lot...I find myself just bursting into tears at any given time...if this is not a test of my faith and my family's faith...I don't know what is. As far as Christmas goes...we aren't having one this year...and that makes me sad...I LOVE the holiday season from right around Halloween till new years...but this year...my spirit is broke. BUT...I am VERY thankful that my precious dad is still here....my daughter is still here...my grand daughter is still here...and my brother in law is still here...because the MOST important things about Christmas are the reason we celebrate it (which is Jesus) and my family. I LOVE all the glitter that Christmas brings...the lights...the music..the Christmas shows...and I love to shop for other people...this year I hate to go to the store...I get so depressed by the time I leave. But on Christmas day I know I'll be with my WHOLE family this year for dinner....and I know there are a LOT of people who aren't that lucky this year...I don't know how I got mainly on the subject of Christmas... but anyway...NO. ..don't feel guilty about what you have. I have a close family member (like your cousin)...who lost everything because of drinking and drugs...including their house...car. ..a LOT of their personal stuff that they didn't take the time to get out of the house before it was foreclosed on...and their health...some people you just CAN'T help...they have to want the help...and I know of people who get food...clothes ...cars...have their bills paid by someone else...and they go to the bar almost every week end...now THOSE are the people who should feel guilty or ashamed. I know of people who go from food bank to food bank...even in different counties...and then COMPLAIN about what they get! More people who should feel guilty or ashamed. Believe me...since my husband lost his job...and things are the way they are now...we're VERY grateful for anything that we get. My husband also works very hard...and his job is outside...I feel so bad for him...one day he came home for lunch...took his boots off and got on the couch and wrapped his feet in a blankets...this week...I think it's Mon or Tues...it's going to be in the teens here! If we can just hang on till spring...his job should improve...right now he's not even a full time employee...we lost our insurance too...I'm supposed to go in for blood work every 3 months because of my liver...and because I'm diabetic...I can't...we can't do anything. I know what you mean about not eating...Friday night we went to Pet Supplies Plus and got food for the cats (all rescues but 1)...we spent over $28...then we went to another store and got dog food...yes.. .our animals come first...they wouldn't under stand if their dishes were empty.I say that my husband and I are on a "mandatory diet" haha....and be proud of you ring....it took me 11 years to get mine! Then on our 25th anniversary 2 years ago...my husband got me a diamond band...I have other rings...a few sapphires and a ruby...I want to sell...and if your cousin would get her act together...she could have nice things too! I just wanted to let you know that I don't feel that you were wrong in buying your dogs sweaters...they probably APPRECIATE them! And to be honest with you...I took $3.00 the other night...and went to a store called "Deals" and bought my little female Chihuahua a bed...it was only $3.00 and she didn't have one...and Sox won't let her in his...if he's in it...I also have some pillows on the floor for them...it's very cold here..but they also are allowed on the furniture... it keeps them out of the drafts...and they're "family" anyway...lol lol...SO...to all of you reading this...PLEASE continue to pray for me and my family...and especially my husbands job...the "big boss" wants to see him in his office this coming week. We don't think he's going to get laid off because when they handed pay checks out last Friday...they were telling some of the guys that the 31st was their last day...when he got to my husband he said.."I'll see you in my office next week"...we're hoping it's to tell him he's going to be hired full time.... GOOD news...my parents were at the grocery store the other day...there was a lady in line paying for her stuff...then another woman got in line behind her and she had a full cart full of stuff...the lady who was first in line pointed to the other woman's cart and told the cashier...I' m paying for hers too! The other woman told her that it was ok....she didn't have to do it...but the woman insisted...she said it's the time of the year that we're supposed to be sharing or something like that....what a sweet thing to do. The woman just broke down and cried....would have too...I hope that woman really gets a good blessing...well. ..I'm sure she did! I would love to be able to do that for someone. We used to do it when things were better...we would go through the drive through at a restaurant and tell them at the window we wanted to pay for the people behind us...it was a fun thing to do....This is funny...I TRIED to help an elderly man out last year...he was buying some food and was short...by almost 80 cents...I said "here ya go sir"....as I was handing him the money....he YELLED at me and said "I don't need your money!" I felt like a complete idiot! Then last month I was at the dollar store getting kitty litter and I was short SIX CENTS~~~no one in line behind me offered to help...and the guy that was ringing me up didn't even offer ....NOT that he should have....but I REALLY~ REALLY felt like a COMPLETE fool then! ~~~Ahhh~~~life~ ~~some times I wonder if it's all worth it~~~my life not anyone else's~~~~I' m VERY sorry this got so long...and pretty much all negative...I try to put on a happy face~~~but it gets harder each day~~~and I KNOW I'm not alone here....take care guys...again~ ~~sorry for being so long~~~Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: amanda christopher To: chihuah...@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 11:35 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] OT: I May Be Going Offline For Awhile I may be offline for awhile. I have depression issues and today was a terrible day. My husband has a good job and things have been turning around for us. For christmas my husband bought all new furniture for the living room and several new pieces for the bedroom as well as buying me my first diamond ring and a psp. We have been married for four years and have had really rough times. Times when everyone was staying in the bedroom with a little space heater as all of us, dogs included huddled under blankets all day because we had no heat. There was times when we bought food for the dogs and we ate ramen noodles. But now we have gotten back on top. My uncle called today and verbally attacked me calling me a dirty w**** and telling me I would always be poor white trash. All because the family is supporting my couzin. Her husband divorced her for cheating on him and took custody of their son. She spends her check on alcohol and drugs and leaves the family to pay the bills. And they tell me I should be ashamed for flashing my money and buying nice fancy things. I was stunned that they would say that to me. I have never thrown it in her face and in fact hid the psp and diamond from her. She got violent with me yesterday because I refused to give her twenty dollars from my christmas funds so she could get a twelve pack of beer and cigarettes. Am I truly a bad person for buying sweaters and coats for my chihuahuas instead of helping her buy cigarettes? Sorry for such a sob story. I just needed to talk to someone. Have A Beautiful Day, Each And Every Day!
