tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post893904437231904746..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: ISWG: Slumming It In CollegeEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-46627623717744596112022-12-05T05:19:00.104-08:002022-12-05T05:19:00.104-08:00Thank you for this wonderful post, I want to use t...Thank you for this wonderful post, I want to use this opportunity to share about My life how I strunggled with Hiv/Aids Disease before the Lord Jesus in my life as a candle light in the darkness. You showed me the meaning of faith with your words. I know that even when I cried all day thinking about how to recover, you were not sleeping, you were dear to me. I contacted the herbal center Dr Itua, who lived in West Africa. A friend of mine here in Hamburg is also from Africa. She told me about African herbs but I was nervous. I am very afraid when it comes to Africa because I heard many terrible things about them because of my Christianity. god for direction, take a bold step and get in touch with him in the email and then move to WhatsApp, he asked me if I can come for treatment or I want a delivery, I told him I wanted to know him I buy ticket in 2 ways to Africa To meet Dr. Itua, I went there and I was speechless from the people I saw there. Patent, sick people. Itua is a god sent to the world, I told my pastor about what I am doing, Pastor Bill Scheer. We have a real battle beautifully with Spirit and Flesh. Adoration that same night. He prayed for me and asked me to lead. I spent 2 weeks and 2 days in Africa at Dr Itua Herbal Home. After the treatment, he asked me to meet his nurse for the HIV test when I did it. It was negative, I asked my friend to take me to another nearby hospital when I arrived, it was negative. I was overwhite with the result, but happy inside of me. We went with Dr. Itua, I thank him but I explain that I do not have enough to show him my appreciation, that he understands my situation, but I promise that he will testify about his good work. Thank God for my dear friend, Emma, I know I could be reading this now, I want to thank you. And many thanks to Dr. Itua Herbal Center. He gave me his calendar that I put on my wall in my house. Dr. Itua can also cure the following diseases, HIV, Herpes, Neuromuscular Diseases , Hepatitis B, Inflammatory Liver, Diabetes,Inflammatory bowel disease ,Fibromyalgia, recover your ex. You can contact him by email or drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com, ..www.drituaherbalcenter.com .. He is a good doctor, talk to him kindly. I'm sure he will also listen to you.<br />Achima Abelardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352625573124440289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-57460314234330495202020-12-01T17:33:05.231-08:002020-12-01T17:33:05.231-08:00“I am extremely pleased with Mr Lee's Loan ser...“I am extremely pleased with Mr Lee's Loan service and your suggestions have helped me get a very good home loan deal. I would be pleased to recommend your services to my friends here looking for a loan.” <br />Don't go anywhere else if you are looking for a loan. Mr Lee is the best. I highly recommend his services. The best I have ever had the pleasure to work with his low rate loan. ”This is Mr Lee Contact just if anyone here is looking for a loan.Whatsapp: +1-989-394-3740. & Email: 247officedept@gmail.com<br /><br /> <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-60165962430251405952020-09-21T00:09:21.208-07:002020-09-21T00:09:21.208-07:00Oh Susan, you are much too kind, but I do love you...Oh Susan, you are much too kind, but I do love your “halogen lamp in a coal mine” analogy! I’m glad “Grace & Frankie” has been a good distraction for you. I also think Jane Fonda looks fabulous, but now she’s sporting a short silver hairdo. She’s very bright and in exceptional shape for a woman even 25 years younger. Haha, I’m sure you don’t look like Alice, and it’s understandable that you’ve had more important things on your mind than a haircut. Take care, my friend! xoxo<br /><br />Julie Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-11560928563954052012020-09-18T11:13:51.366-07:002020-09-18T11:13:51.366-07:00This post is absolutely priceless! Your sense of h...This post is absolutely priceless! Your sense of humor shines through like a halogen lamp in a coal mine. :) I have a feeling you find the situation much funnier now than you did at the time, eh? It's funny how time smooths away the scary edges. <br /><br />By the way, I've been meaning to send you a note, but... um, I didn't? (HA) Anyhow, I've watched quite a few of the "Grace & Frankie" episodes. Love it! The four main actors are among my favorites, and... I REEEEALLY want a haircut just like Jane Fonda's. (Currently, it looks more like Alice in Wonderland. Waaaaaay too long.)<br /><br />Take care, kiddo, and have a super weekend.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-83317175017585765292020-09-05T23:19:21.492-07:002020-09-05T23:19:21.492-07:00Stephen, I can’t possibly imagine what your “frie...Stephen, I can’t possibly imagine what your “friend” went through in that Ensenada jail, but I commend him for turning his life around afterward. In addition to having a positive outlook, it took courage, strength, and perseverance for your “friend” to become “80-proof smart.” Thanks for the inspirational story, and the lovely song.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-91385849244207863612020-09-05T22:31:51.076-07:002020-09-05T22:31:51.076-07:00>>... When we said our goodbyes, my son smil...<i><b>>>... When we said our goodbyes, my son smiled and assured me that he would be okay. He told me that I should stop being such a negative person, and focus on the positives.<br /><br />I hugged him tightly, as I did a mental count of all his fingers and toes. Then I took a deep breath and said, "Well, at least you're only about a block away from the hospital."</b></i><br /><br />See, GEM JULIE?! You really *WERE* a positive person. You immediately found the silver lining amongst all the filth, dilapidation and hazardous conditions!<br /><br />Sometimes a person needs a microscope to find the silver lining, but with strong enough laboratory equipment and strong enough whiskey, the silver lining will always be detected... <i>eventually</i>.<br /><br />As we all know, everything in life is "relative". (In the deep South, that's <i>especially</i> so... or so I've heard.) <br /><br />In late April of 1983, a very good <i><b>friend</b></i> of mine <i>(*wink-wink!* *nudge-nudge!*)</i> spent about 10 hours in a jail in Ensenada, Mexico. Several greedy, unscrupulous bartenders had served him too much bad tequila that night! Ever since that night, he has always been quick to find the silver lining in *EVERY* situation. He's always saying, <b>"As crappy as this is, it's still better'n a night in a Mexican jail."</b><br /><br />Moral Of The Story: <br />Spend a night in jail in Ensenada, Mexico, and thereafter, life (even the normal troubles of life) will always seem like sipping and enjoying a hot cup of coffee at 10:00 AM on a Sunday morning while listening to [Link> <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YyOtTQAlkM" rel="nofollow">THIS</a></b>.<br /><br />(My <i>"friend"</i> used to be 80-proof drunk, but now he's 80-proof smart.)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents BATTLE OF THE BANDS</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-30178053986343496732020-09-02T17:17:31.898-07:002020-09-02T17:17:31.898-07:00Debra - Yes, my son graduated in 2014, and lives i...Debra - Yes, my son graduated in 2014, and lives in a stylish high rise apartment building (complete with walls) just a few blocks from work. Thanks Debra!<br /><br />Arleen - Funny about the rug, and jumping out the first floor window! You were a much better sport than I. Hope your grandson stays safe and healthy. I'm sure he's very responsible, but there are so many others who don't take Covid seriously. Thanks Arleen!<br /><br />Chrys - I agree that we all must focus on the positive, while protecting ourselves and others from the spread of Covid. Thanks Chrys!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-39009752368296776672020-09-02T17:00:29.489-07:002020-09-02T17:00:29.489-07:00Natalie - I can't remember if the landlord mad...Natalie - I can't remember if the landlord made good on any of his promises, but my son did survive that dreadful year in the house. Thanks Natalie!<br /><br />Alex - Yes, somehow he made it through. Fortunately, his living accommodations have dramatically improved throughout the years! Thanks for hosting another wonderful IWSG, Alex!<br /><br />Hilary - I wrote this story eight years ago when my son was a junior in college. It seems so much less important now with all that students, parents and teachers are going up against on college campuses everywhere. Thanks Hilary!<br /><br />Julie<br /><br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-10477262288000034392020-09-02T09:09:39.608-07:002020-09-02T09:09:39.608-07:00Focusing on the positives is something I need to d...Focusing on the positives is something I need to do more often, as so many need to do.<br /><br />I'm glad they said they'll do repairs and hope they followed through on that.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-78494695434456195572020-09-02T08:44:29.311-07:002020-09-02T08:44:29.311-07:00The things our kids put us through! Don’t worry, ...The things our kids put us through! Don’t worry, some day he might be a dad and Karma will come back. <br /><br />My son was thrilled to get a room at his frat house and we were so happy for him. Then we visited him. All I saw was a house that could go up in flames at any time and his room was upstairs. Trying to sound positive, I told him that it wasn’t bad and maybe a nice rug would look good on the floor. He looked at the floor and said, “Mom, that is a rug you are standing on.”. The next year, he was in a room on the first floor with a window that he could jump out of quickly if and when a fire started. His son is in college now in a nice dorm at Penn State. No problem with the room, just Covid. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-34783703689312059292020-09-02T07:42:44.495-07:002020-09-02T07:42:44.495-07:00Student life! I trust he's graduated and livin...Student life! I trust he's graduated and living in a much nicer abode now.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-58652466683462383652020-09-02T07:26:37.804-07:002020-09-02T07:26:37.804-07:00Hi Julie - yes as Alex asks ... is he still there ...Hi Julie - yes as Alex asks ... is he still there - and is he happy and healthy? ... well it's his choice and you've (as parents) done what you could ... he knows he can ask for help! Sleep tight and good in the comfort of your safe home and warm bed! All the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-15437174924210852202020-09-02T06:06:53.650-07:002020-09-02T06:06:53.650-07:00Wow. Did he survive that house?Wow. Did he survive that house?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-50658663693279914592020-09-02T05:40:18.950-07:002020-09-02T05:40:18.950-07:00That's great you went to talk to the landlord....That's great you went to talk to the landlord. Sadly, most college towns have lots of rentals that should not be offered for rent because the landlords don't keep them up. And yes, parents have so much more to worry about now.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-73039473766458741402020-09-02T05:04:45.734-07:002020-09-02T05:04:45.734-07:00Liza - It was pretty frightening at the time, but ...Liza - It was pretty frightening at the time, but it seems minor in comparison to all the things students and their parents are up against today. Thank you Liza, and I hope you’re holding up okay.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-75489725573772046232020-09-02T04:38:45.351-07:002020-09-02T04:38:45.351-07:00Oh, my. I wouldn't have slept that year...wait...Oh, my. I wouldn't have slept that year...waiting for the walls to fall down...Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.com