Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread
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Oh boy, I guess I wrote without looking at the last page.
Warren - A beautiful story and I know Helen will be crying her eyes out!!! You are so right, just take one day at a time and remember to always be grateful for what we have right now.
I also lost my father, he was 30 and died tragically, I was only 7 years old. My mom had to raise three little girls, she gave her whole life for us and now to see her this way, it is breaking our hearts. But we are however, grateful for the time we have left with her and are just trying to be there for her like she was always there for us.
We never know what life is going to offer, we just have to be thankful for the people in our ives.
Have a good day everyone!!!! Now I am feeling like shit and depressed. LOL -
Anna - Sorry to hear about Joe, hope he feeling better and good luck with his surgery in June.
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Those corsages were the best!!!!!!!!!!!!And always a wonderful memory... -
This is why when people are not nice I don't get excited and I walk away. You just do not know what goes on in People's lives behind closed doors. We all have our own sadness now and then and what is so beautiful is we have a support system here that t truly care and love one another even if we have never met...
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[quote="Judy (Giordano) Banjany"]
Those corsages were the best!!!!!!!!!!!!And always a wonderful memory...[/quote
OMG this brought back so many memories.....I can smell the Munson florist and I can feel my feet stepping on all the stems he cut off and dropped on the floor. I can close my eyes and be right there with the gentle giant Mr. Munson and his chubby wife LOL. The smell of the flowers and the dirt of the plants. I loved watching him like I said yesterday putting the finishing touches on my corsage'
I want one for my Big 60 next year maybe with geritol lol -
Old Goat in FL wrote: [quote=hyhy7464]I AM SO EXHAUSTED I SLEPT FITFULLY FOR A FEW
Helen, i want to tell you a very personal story. I know, this is a heck of a place to tell personal stories but the reaction I received from the blog on my Sisters passing allows me to open up. My parents died Oct 6 1954-Mother 6 months later my father-April 20 1955. My Mother was 51 and a saint, my Father was 54 and a hard working family man. Instead of grieving, despite my religious upbringing, I became bitter. My Church attendance faltered and my attitude was lousy! I married Carol and a year later we had our first born a son. When the nurse put that beautiful baby in my arms all the attitude and bitterness flowed away. I started to understand God's plan. Yes, I lost my wonderful parents too young and they got cheated out of one the best time of their lives. But here was this beautiful beginning of a NEW life and a challange for me. That baby boy will be 49 next month. He has a younger (by one year) sister and a few years younger brother. We (Carol & I) had more sadness in our lives when Carol carried over 8 months and had a stillborn. But we went on to have our youngest son a couple of years later. Pick up your grandaughter and hug her and you will see the love you have lost return many times. In the last couple of years I have lost a Brother & now a Sister. My remaining sibling, a Brother is in a Nursing home and can only leave the building by Ambulette. I cherish every moment I have him. :?
BUT THE MEMORIES ARE FLOODING ME STILL
I NEED TO MAKE SOME DECISIONS DOWN THE ROAD
AND I GUESS I WENT TO SLEEP THINKING BOUT IT
AND WOKE UP SAD AGAIN
WHEN WILL I EVER FEEL BETTER
You are such a wonderful man........Love all your stories happy and sad. Love reading what u write -
Hello Everyone.....
These words have often helped me get by through all my hard times!
Starting with Helen.....I cant believe you had to go through this sorrow
this week with Peter. Your allowed to cry, be pissed and happy for
all the good times and laughs you did have with him!
Maryann ..... I hope Bella is doing much better today....I know how much
he means to you
Anna....Thank God your Son Joe is ok, especially that his car was
totalled. He is very lucky.
I wish we all lived close to eachother....I could have helped you paint
all your rooms a beige....I learned that from the Home channel
Put all personal pictures and items away and just keep the basics for
each room before you start showing the house....Good Luck!
Warren ......Iam so glad you can personally open up with all of us
We have all had some sort of sorrow .....I think I opened up with the Loss
of my Brother the 2nd week on here. This site and All of you have helped
me get through alot of tears that I still had in me.
The story of losing your Parents so young is heartbreaking. But, your
love & children got you through. Now your going through it again with
your Sister and I hope we are here for you, to help you heal losing her
and your Brother. Sending you Lots of Huggs at this time
Judy ......I understand totally what your feeling right now with your Mom
She has been the rock in your Family since you Girls lost your Dad
and to see her so helpless is heartbreaking.
Love & Hugggs to All of You! -
Terry .....I want a corsage also! Screw it ...I cant wait till next year! LOL
Happy Birthday again! -
thanks suzie.....Hope u r feeling better..
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o my GOD
suzie i chose footprints for peters memorial cards
thanks warren for sharing that with me -
Not really woke up with a migraine..... maybe because I went to sleep early
last night.....I cant win!
I have your dinero's ...I didnt forget.....LOL xoxo
MaryAnn...this is a pic of my poor dog that I had to put to sleep
which broke my heart ....I cried my eyes out.
I was pregnant with Janelle in 1978.....and I was watching a car accident
at night on the Prospect Expy standing by 5th ave and Prospect ave
when John Pessolano came over to me with this puppy and he
wouldnt stop licking me. John said you want him he really likes you?
He has to get rid of a few puppies....I said yes and he went to the car
and handed me his bone and his dog food......LOL
He was raised with my kids, he wouldnt let anyone near me or my kids
matter of fact my Ex couldnt raise his voice in the house or Macho would
tear him apart.
Yes, I named him Macho Man ......kiss up to Dog Heaven! -
Helen ....you did! How beautiful.....
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i got so many decisions to make
i hate change but i must do these things
i wish i could turn back time but time goes on
as for the sis in law i need to detach from her
she is too controlling and too overbearing
i need to be able to do what i want without
someone watching every move and knocking me
i need to go at my own pace not at mach speed
he is not even gone a week yet and she has everything in motion she wants to start tomoro getting rid of stuff i an not wanting to rush but i am trying hard not to splode -
I did want to post this yesterday ....but Photobucket wasnt working
for me.....
the top picture is a pic of what Nicole wanted her room to look like
and I couldnt afford the 300- bedspread in that pic......so this
is a cheaper version of that room. Her comforter set had 11 pieces
for 100-
Franny ...Im still laughing at the email for Nicole's accessories for
the room.....Love ya Girl! -
hyhy7464 wrote: i got so many decisions to make
HE IS YOUR HUSBAND PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN AND KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM HER. TALK TO HER AND EXPLAIN HE IS MY HUSBAND AND I WILL DO IT ON MY TIME AND WHEN I WANT..
i hate change but i must do these things
i wish i could turn back time but time goes on
as for the sis in law i need to detach from her
she is too controlling and too overbearing
i need to be able to do what i want without
someone watching every move and knocking me
i need to go at my own pace not at mach speed
he is not even gone a week yet and she has everything in motion she wants to start tomoro getting rid of stuff i an not wanting to rush but i am trying hard not to splode -
hyhy7464 wrote: i got so many decisions to make
i hate change but i must do these things
i wish i could turn back time but time goes on
as for the sis in law i need to detach from her
she is too controlling and too overbearing
i need to be able to do what i want without
someone watching every move and knocking me
i need to go at my own pace not at mach speed
he is not even gone a week yet and she has everything in motion she wants to start tomoro getting rid of stuff i an not wanting to rush but i am trying hard not to splode
Helen you need to have some peace and quiet in your life
I say get an apartment without her .....and closer to family
who will love you and care for you! -
OK....I have to get off this thing for awhile ......I have Samantha today!
Hi Jeanette, Patsy, Festina, Debbie and Jimbo
where the heck is Paul, AL and RT
Joe and Anthony ....have been around!
Helen before I forget you did see that Susan Drezak came on the Blog
the other night ??
be back lata..... -
Wow - Suzie - Thats what I call decorating...It looks exactly the same, you did a beautiful job, and I am sure you saved lots of money doing it. Good job!!!!
Helen - You have enough going on in your mind and heart right now, I wish your sister in law would leave you alone ..You have to be strong and just tell her Peter was YOUR husband and YOU wil decide the right time to get rid of his stuff...and I hope you can get out of that apartment and move without her....Good Luck!!!! -
Suzie wrote:
She is getting so big and she is so cute just want to squeeze her....
OK....I have to get off this thing for awhile ......I have Samantha today!
Hi Jeanette, Patsy, Festina, Debbie and Jimbo
where the heck is Paul, AL and RT
Joe and Anthony ....have been around!
Helen before I forget you did see that Susan Drezak came on the Blog
the other night ??
be back lata..... -
WARREN..SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY...I, TOO AS MOST ON HERE
KNOW LOST MY MOM TRAGICALLY WHEN I WAS 11. SHE WAS
ONLY 32 YRS OLD. A SAD STORY, THAT TAKES ALOT OUT OF
ME WHEN I THINK ABOUT IT..:( BUT YOU'RE RIGHT, LIFE
GOES ON & WE ARE GIVEN OTHER PEOPLE TO LOVE & CHERISH.
(ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN)...
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND & HELLO TO CAROL..:)
SUZIE..NICOLE'S ROOM LOOKS JUST AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE TOP
PICTURE.. I REALLY DON'T SEE ANY DIFFERENCE..YOU DID AN
AMAZING JOB...:)
HI HELEN...YES., I TOLD YOU ALREADY, YOU NEED TO GET YOUR
OWN PLACE..YOU AND SIL DEBBIE, ARE 2 QUITE DIFFERENT PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT OPINIONS...MOVE ON W/O HER..
JUDY..HI..I GET ALLREGY HEADACHES TOO!! THEY'RE THE
WORST..:( HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON & ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND
PARTIES..:)
MARYANN ... HOPE BELLA FEELS BETTER SOON!! PETS BECOME
SUCH A BIG PART OF ONE'S FAMILY..LIKE HAVING ANOTHER
CHILD IN THE HOUSE..(I THINK THIS IS WHY I DON'T DO DOGS
OR CATS, DUE TO HEATRBREAK IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO THEM).
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
SUZIE..BTW.. SAMANTHA GREW SO BIG ALREADY..SHE IS SUCH A
DOLL!!! & I LOVE THE PICTURE OF MACHO YOU POSTED..LOL
SAMANTHA,TOO HAS A BEAUTIFUL ROOM!!! -
its breaking my heart dutchess is moping around
everytime the doorbell rings or someone comes to the door
she thinks its peter coming home she looks where he sat and lays on
couch and i hear her cry sometimes -
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God. -
sorry to hear of the recent losses of the loved ones on this blog prayers go out to helen and warren and hope you find comfort and peace wthin your blog family
terry a belated happy birthday -
HI GUYS..
HATE TO POST BAD NEWS, BUT I JUST GOT A CALL FROM
MY SISTER DONNA, THAT HER MOTHER IN LAW VERA DIED.
SUCH A WONDERFUL WOMAN...
R.I.P. VERA SCARANGELLO -
SO SORRY PATSY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY -
rip vera
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Helen get your own place don't be weak and let her talk you into living with her. You and Dutchess with be fine on your own.
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YEAH I KNOW
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yes u know and keep saying that u r strong and u can do it......im going to Jacks tomorrow come by and chat I will call u when i am coming over the bridge if u r not doing anything...
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sounds good i come and chit chat
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