Stressed? Me???

Hello everyone!! Don't fall over! I have actually gotten on here and am going to write something. I know I don't write on here much, however, you don't want to know everything, believe me...hahahaha.

Well, Jeff is not working...yet. He is applying to anything and everything. He has thought a few times he would have a job...but no calls back!!! It is soooo frustrating.

We are hanging in there. Stress is nothing new to us now. We have had so many wonderful people come forward for us. Heavenly Father is REALLY blessing us. I know it may be horrible to say this...but I AM surprised. I oftentimes don't feel worthwhile...to have these blessings. I am grateful tho!

My mom is doing the same as anyone does who has moderate to severe Alzheimer's. She is sad...I am so sorry she has to go through this. It is frustrating. Sometimes I just have to smile at the things she does. It beats crying about it all the time. I just can't believe some of the things the mind can come up with...it is just weird.

Timi came over and fixed our computer enough we can use it. She is a sweetie!!! I hate not having a computer to work on...ancestry.com...is my life saver...it is where I go to get away...just in the room on the computer. I can still hear everything but feel like I can get away enough to not have all the stress of life right next to me. Mom is like a little child most of the time...she follows me around...I feel like I have a siamese twin....:) Oh well, I will be the one to miss her the most when she is gone... I am a weirdo! :)

I miss hearing from friends. Since we have been taking care of mom and dad it seems we never get to go anywhere or see anyone. I want all to know, who are reading this, you are NOT forgotten. We miss seeing you and hearing from you. Life has gotten away from us...I am not sure where it went...I feel like the kitty above...stressed so stressed!

Hugs to all...have a great life...we will be back in it one day.

Unemployed...

Jeff and I are looking for work. We are willing to do just about anything. If you know of any job opening please let us know. Thanks for your help.
Oh yes...thank you so much to Nathan for helping us with a security system. I had a dream mom went wandering and we couldn't find her. Nate is such a sweetie. He may have saved a life...he certainly saved my sanity. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Cherie and Jeff
PS. No unemployment benefits. We are having fun with our budget. It is funny how tight it can get when you really put your mind to it. If you hear squeaking coming from our area, now you know....:)

EVERYTHING IS COMING UP ROSES!!!!!!

Ok!!!!! Here we go again. Another uphill ride on the rollercoaster. Wish us luck...although, when you think about an amusement park, what is your favorite ride? THE ROLLERCOASTER!!!! Notice how you can't see anything after the very top of the coaster? Well, we all know there is something. It is scary not knowing, however, it is so much fun going down after you get to the top. I am ready...We knew it would be coming... HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More later...
Hugs to everyone...we miss you. We never see anyone anymore!!!

The Beginning of a New Year...2010

2010
It sounds like a movie from when I was a kid. I can honestly say I have NO IDEA where in the world 2009 went...actually...where has the last 10 years gone. Seems like just yesterday we kept hearing how everything was going to crash when the ball dropped to begin the year 2000. Now I have TONS of gray hair and it is 2010. I refuse to grow up to be the age I am. I will not be what I pictured everyone as being when they are 50...soon to be 51. Do I have to be? NO!!!!
I will be me...the dorky, fun-loving...furry old grover...oops...went into the Sesame Street mode there for a minute...so sorry. Anywho, I refuse to be old. I refuse to have my situation at this time make me old, as well. Things are not always great in life and once in awhile life really kicks your behind. A person has to, at those times, decide internally they will NOT be the person they see themselves becoming because of situations in life. I am young, can be fun, have a happy heart and mind. Goofy mind, too, but that is another story. TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!!!!! I keep telling myself that...my dad lived to be 78...my mom is 76...so I would think I have more than 20 years to live. Considering all the technology we are receiving and improving upon it could be many many more years than that!
So this is my resolution...or mind set...if you will...I refuse to let circumstances take over my mind...I will plug along until the right time comes along and boy will I blow all of you away with what I am still am, and what I become!!!! Smile awhile world. Cherie Murphy isn't dead yet!!!
And after today...no gray hair...see what I mean about technology!!!
Ain't it great?