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Thank you for checking in, Katla. We all worry about you. Allie, I'm so happy that you are having a good time with your family. I know how reinvigorating it is for you. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Hi, Karen. Praying that your wife begins improving now that you all have more information and a plan. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

You are probably right in what you suspect happened. I agree with you that this may happen: Unfortunately, I'm not confident that she will know what to ask for. Or if she does know what to ask for, she may feel embarrassed to ask for help. So I'm hoping they will be very patient with her. The events over the past few…

I'm worried that it's been so long since she used her computer that the password will no longer be saved there. I need to stop worrying, but Katla has been a part of this group for a very long time, and I am sad that she feels abandoned or that she feels that MFP has done something nefarious. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Ditto. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Have we lost Katla? Katla, if you're still around, we don't care what your username is. We know who you are and love and miss you. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Omg. I was having a frustrating morning with my niece, related to my mom's estate, and I said to my son. "Why do we have to deal with people? Why can't everyone just be cats and dogs?" That is all. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I love you, Kim, and admire and respect you so much. Big hugs being sent to you. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Oh, Kim. I'm so sorry. Regarding the heat at Allie's daughter's place. It's off during the day because her son in law isn't home. He was fussing about the cost, so I suspect he decided he wasn't going to pay for it unless he was using it. He strikes me as that kind of person. Happy birthday to the birthday people. I had…

Lanette: Thanks for checking up on me. Not much to report here. Dealing with my mom's estate, which has been a little overwhelming. In good ways, as well as difficult ways. I told my mom years ago that she needs to spend her money, and that if we got to the end of her life and I found that she had been stashing money away,…

Oh, Tracey. This is quite a time your family is having. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I'm sorry, Tracey. Very sad for your family. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Ageed, M. My husband has gone to one oncology appointment with me over the last year and a half, and that includes chemo and radiation. I've done it all alone. Except of course when I've had surgery and need a driver. I'm not complaining. It's fine. Covid protocols dictated some of that, but it's also my preference. But as…

Thank you, Barbie. I appreciate your wisdom and faithfulness. Here's to a brighter (healthier and lighter) 2023 for all. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Praying for you and your hubby, Katla. This has been a tough time. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Regrading the spoiler issue, that's a hard no. I wouldn't appreciate the manipulation, it's ridiculous and insulting. The LDS church got into trouble with the Jewish community around this same issue years ago, and they had to stop baptizing and sealing by proxy Jews after they died. I have really strong feelings about this…

I have my sons' account information in my online banking, and I transfer money and then let them know they have birthday money or Christmas money. That works for us, but it's not as personal. Lovely watercolors, Heather. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I made it home today. Hubby and youngest son are still in LA, but trying to make the best of it, so they are going to Disney tomorrow. They are scheduled on a flight on the 28th, just hoping it goes. There were still a lot of flights cancelled today. :disappointed: A few hours delay, hanging out in the airport, even over…

Stranded at LAX. Fortunately, we have a hotel room, and hubby and son are rebooked for tonight, and I am rebooked for tomorrow morning. Merry Christmas! ⛄ 🎄 Flea Willamette Valley OR, currently in El Segundo

My mother passed this morning at 6:05. It was a blessing to be with her. I am now at PDX getting ready to join my husband and son in Belize until the 24th. Thank you all for your prayers and kind thoughts. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Katla? Siblings: I had one sister, diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was 21, so not much help as a sibling. I mourned the loss of her my whole adult life. She died about five years ago, and I am thankful she is finally healed and at peace. I am with my mother. Hospice predicts she will pass on the next few hours or…

Oh Beth. I'm sorry you had to go through all that yesterday. And two pregnancy tests! Good grief. I hope the issue resolves soon. Kudos to hubby for stepping up a bit. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Welcome, Karen. This Oregon fall has not been enjoyable. Well, the weather anyway. I've been complaining to anyone who will listen. I don't know if it's my age or my meds, but I struggle getting warm. I have a space heater in my office blowing heat on me all day, and I'm sitting right now in my living room in front of the…

Just popping in to say that I had six months scans today, CT and bone, and "stable, no progression." The rib lesion is no longer visible at all. C7 and T9 are still there, but T9 is now less than a quarter inch in diameter. No measurement available for C7. I should be able to sleep well tonight. I do not sleep well in the…

I'm sorry, Kim. If we were closer, you could join us for our charcuterie board. We are keeping it low key. Flea Willamette Valley OR

This is fantastic news, Katla. I am so happy for you!

I'm sorry you're sick. Let us know how your appointment goes. I have one scheduled in February. Has anyone made dietary recommendations for you to follow? Flea Willamette Valley OR

Karen, I relate so much about your spouse but applied to my mother. We don't know why she is dying. Yes, she has lung cancer, but that is not a factor. We suspect parkinson's, but neurologist can't say for certain without an MRI, and mother can't manage one. We suspect she had a stroke, be t again, scans not possible. I am…

Praying for you and your surgery tomorrow, Rebecca. I promise that you will eventually feel better even if you initially feel like you've been hit by a truck. Keep the long game in mind. Love you, girl. Had my four-week oncology appointment today. Boy, that waiting room is one of the most depressing places on earth. A lot…

Betsy, your question to your friend is valid. My father had health issues, and the last couple years of his life, he took a lot of attention from my mom, which she gave freely. After he died, she went on one date (she was about 68). She figured out right away that the guy was looking for someone to take care of him. She…