"Unauthorized' Credit Card Use!

So, I get my credit card statement[ONE of them] and it's 'How Much?' Oh drat, SOMEONE has been using my credit card. Just what I NEED--another PROBLEM!! So, I start going over the bill. Ok, this charge is mine--and this one-mine--and this one---mine, and on and on it goes. EVERY charge on it--I AUTHORIZED! How can that be???? Wendy, you are TOTALLY 'out of control!! This is the SECOND time this week that I'll have to take my 'MAD CASH' and put it in the bank to cover MY bills. WHAT am I thinking? The ONLY thing I can say in my defense is that I HAVEN'T dipped into my savings---well, not YET at least. I'm a person living on a budget who thinks she's NOT! Does anyone else have this problem?

To the 'Northern Utah' Doyle's

Kids, thanks so much for making time to see us. Those will remain some VERY happy memories. My, how the kids have grown. I was so shocked that wee Kaleb would let me play with him. I can't believe how 'laid back' he is. I got such a 'kick' out of Hannah. Rachel gets in the truck and starts it, Hannah is having fun with the sidewalk chalk, she looks up and says, 'bye momma.' How cute. I told her, 'No, no sweetie, you are going too!' [in truth, it wouldn't have taken much for me to hang onto her.] Brynna, always the lady, 'thanks for the juice Grandee!' [soda, juice, what's the difference?] I have an even BIGGER thanks for you! My bathroom floor is almost laid. Dennis didn't have much of a response when I told him that you were both 'underwhelmed' by the amount of work we had done on the powder room. However, I've noticed that it kicked him into 'high' gear! This is WONDERFUL! I may only be a week or two out from having a VANITY again. Oh happy day!!!! Love ya!

Question of 'Open Mindness'

I was pondering the question of being 'open minded.' Take Theism. If I say, 'What I believe is TRUTH and what you believe is FALSE but I ACCEPT you anyway, am I truly 'open minded?' Wouldn't it be better to say, 'I CHOOSE to believe this and you CHOOSE to believe that and we can be friends.' This way we are equal. Isn't that REAL openmindness? Ok, that's it for my ramdom thoughts. I hope things are good with each of you!!!!

Lovely days off.

The worst thing about days off is that they go by so fast!!! I am really enjoying being home. I went to visit mom today. She is in good 'spirits' for what she is facing. It was nice to talk with her and Diane. I've just 'puttered' around today. [and ENJOYED every moment!!] I went shopping this morning. Soda was 'on sale' so we have a fridge full. I need to clean the pantry so I can find a place for the tomatoes. I LOVE doing that. I just enjoy how 'stocked' everything looks for the 30 minutes or so until SOMEONE starts eating. I have the beans cooked for the soup Bre wants to make for her dinner. I've also cooked the chicken for MY soup. I have also managed NOT to wash my car OR mow the yard. Oh well, there's always ---NEVER! Just don't feel like it today.
I can tell that I'm a bit 'stressed' about both Hannah and Mom. I just try to tell myself--'It'll be fine Wendy!'--wish I'd listen! I'm not stressed about work cuz bless Briddy, she's got it together. Love that gal!
I just put 'regular bulbs' in the bathroom fixture. Ever so pretty AND plenty of light. Guess the 'new fangled' ones aren't going to work for this fixture.

Concerned for loved ones

I'm feeling quite a bit of concern for Hannah and Mom. They are both having Surgery Monday. In both cases it is Heart surgery. Wee little Hannah, with all she's been through, [her hand] and Mom with just not feeling well. It's so hard to see those you love struggle so. I do so love my family. If there is anything that I can do, for either family, please, please let me know. I love you and there is a prayer in my heart for you. FYI Hannah's surgery is to repair a hole in her heart. They will not need to cut her chest to do it. Thank goodness! Mom's is for a pacemaker as her heart rhythm is not right.

My taste----WHAT taste!

I was soooooo confused yesterday. I was doing a little shopping with Bre. We were hitting consignment shops and antique shops. Fun huh? Not! I've lost ALL faith in my taste. I need someone by my side to tell me what to like. How sad. Is this just an age thing or self esteem? Although we shopped for over an hour the only thing I bought was a Christmas present for Dennis and that, I'm far from 'sure' about. What do you think? Maybe, I need to start a collection. That might help. Just one little thing where I only pick up the ones I like. Since the collection would be for ME it wouldn't matter what anyone else thought. IF I did that, I believe that I would collect Tea pots, I LOVE Tea pots. You know, I may have to give this a bit of thought. I hope 'all is well' with each of you!!!!