I did not go to bed until 3:00AM and so I slept in until noon. My order from Amazon.com came this morning, so I now have the book my counselor and I are going to work through. I think it will be really helpful with dealing with my emotions. I need all the help I can get on this endeavor so I am glad we are working on it. The book is Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life by Scott E. Spradlin, MA. I like the conversational tone of the book.
My ex-sister-in-law is here again. I am staying in my room to avoid her. I really think I could deal with her today, but am not sure how she would react, so this is probably the best place for me. I just hope she goes in a timely manner this time. She has been here about two hours already and I kinda want to get something to eat. I just have to control the urge.
I have been making my rounds to other blogs. It is so good to be able to visit friends. Lots of good writing out there. I added a few new faces to my list last night and think I may add a few more today. This group keeps growing larger which is really cool.
I’ve been thinking ( I know this can be dangerous ) about some postings I read about religion, judgmentalness and condemnation, and I think I may have to write some about this here. It relates to my feelings about narrow-mindedness, which if you have been following my blog for a while you will know I find very appalling. I have to reason this out so it comes out clearly, so I am not going to write it right now, but it will come up in future entries. I feel so strongly in this regard, but I want to make sure I express what I truly feel. Sometimes words fail me.
Thank God my ex-sister-in-law left. I started something to eat right away. By the way my hands are working more normally now. My nerves are just about back to their regular state, not that that is necessarily "normal" but it is more stable.
Hope you are having a great Saturday.
TTYL,
Jo Ann
Chronicles 
Well, my Saturday is better because you persuaded MCP to retell the story of her name. Thanks! The behavior of your sis-in-law is all about her and nobody else. You do not have to buy into her putdowns, or justify yourself to her or anyone!
Thanks for stopping by… I\’m just resting and trying to get better… spent most of the day outdoors in the wind and cold… not good… 🙂
Thanks RH, I know that I can be okay, it is just uncomfrotable when she is here. I am glad that Darlene told her story again for you. I am glad I did not witness the incident, might not ever be able to eat an Oreo again. Ew.JP, you should lay low until you feel somewhat better. Rest is the best thing for you.Smiles,Jo Ann