Good Morning Everyone
By Jordan Lader
@JordanLader (6412)
Sparta, Tennessee
July 30, 2025 9:41am CST
It's been a weekend....and a day I guess.
Saturday we didn't go see dad. We went to training on extrication of electric vehicles. It was a really good training and now I want to take the doors off of the ones where they go up instead of opening normal. I think they're called hawk doors but I'm not sure.
After training Keith came over and we got both yards knocked out. We still have edging to get done but we can do it this Saturday. I can help as long as we get out early. It's such a relief to see it manageable again.
Sunday we went up to see dad and he was doing well. Of course he's tired of the hospital. I honestly can't even remember what else we did on Sunday. I'm trying to remember but it's a blank.
I remember that we brought Willow in that night. She was sick and the plan was to take her to the vet Monday. She was having a hard time breathing so we brought her in and she scared me once. Her head found her way into her food bowl and she stopped breathing for a bit. After that I wrapped her in a towel and kept her up with me. Which was really hard because that was where she passed. I held her when she took her last breath and haven't really stopped crying since. I know I have so many other cats but there was only one Willow.
We buried her with Scooby-Doo and my pop. I just need to make a slate or something for her to put there.
Monday was difficult. We said good morning to Willow and I took care of everyone after my husband went to work. It was like they knew I was sad, they all kind of stuck around close. Even Cuddles was a little more cuddly than normal. I went up to see dad in the morning then went shopping.
I went to Hobby Lobby and got bead supplies. There are not bead bracelets in the shop. I'm really quite proud of them. I have a new board coming though to help me measure better. I also went to Petco and Books a Million. Spent too much money but he just called it retail therapy.
I was supposed to get some orders done and I started to but never finished. I can get them done though. No biggie.
As for the shop I'm doing well. I found a shed at Lowes that I'm thinking about turning into a shop. It's still a goal.
I'm still reading Carrie Ann Ryan's ARC and Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts. I get my reading time in a lot more on the weekends right now. The week days I just don't get home until late.
The Cinderella puzzle is glued on the front. I just need to get the back done. Once it's done, I'll probably start the Frozen puzzle. I like having relaxation options.
Today I'll be doing computer work. My laptop died yesterday and I just made bracelets all day. I have a decent stock now and ideas for more.
What is everyone else up to today?
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@Ineeddentures (13152)
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30 Jul
Sorry about Willow.
I can fully relate to all you say.
Will you get your lap top fixed?
Mine has some issues too and I don't think I will bother with it anymore
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@JordanLader (6412)
• Sparta, Tennessee
30 Jul
@Ineeddentures I stopped trying to upgrade around 7
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@Ineeddentures (13152)
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30 Jul
@JordanLader
7 was ok, so was Vista
I never had any issues until 10.
Now it's android and nothing else for me
I have got Linux on a partition but I don't much like that either
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@LindaOHio (196637)
• United States
31 Jul
I am so, so sorry to hear about Willow. I know how hard it is to lose a fur baby. I'm glad your dad is doing well. Do you have to replace your laptop? Cousin #3 is supposed to come over today and help me.
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@LindaOHio (196637)
• United States
1 Aug
@JordanLader I had a very special dog named Ozzie. I told him every morning, after we had to euthanize him, when I left for work for him to be a good boy; and every morning I would cry. It will take a while to get over Willow.
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@JordanLader (6412)
• Sparta, Tennessee
1 Aug
@LindaOHio I don't think you ever get over anything or anyone you just learn to live with it.
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@JordanLader (6412)
• Sparta, Tennessee
31 Jul
Willow was special. I know I have other cats but she was special.
No I don't have to replace it, just charge it.
Dad is on the upward progress we just need a little more
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