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Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Thank you for the additional BD wishes! Went to dinner last night at one of our local haunts and had a great time! I'm so sorry, Allie... DANG cancer. Aren't those little couches the best? All the grands had them and they sat in them the same way that Miles…

Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them. YES! Happy Birthday to ME! 63 today and proud of it! I really dislike these women who don't OWN their age. I think it's something to be proud of. I've made it this far and I'm strong! I love all you ladies calling me a baby! That's a switch. Started today…

Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them. It was a good story Tracey. Allie, I've always been very proud that I can touch the floor. Of course, I've never had bad hips. I've been blessed. After reading about all of you, it gave me great pleasure to touch the floor again yesterday. Not to brag, just…

Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Love those Miles-smiles, Allie! Thanks! Very cool, Heather. Looks somewhat like batik and I love that. Who cares if it's not original, it's your original and it's lovely. Beautiful shade, Pip. I can't wait until we can build a deck again. We ran out of funds…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Thanks Barbara, that was a tough one. Lacy gave me the most beautiful gift a couple Christmases ago. I don't think we knew, at the time, that we were going to have to move Mom yet or not. I think this was before she fell the BIG TIME. So precious now. This is in winter; you can imagine…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Kim, you have a good point. Some of the best talks I had with my girls were when we were driving. We both had to pay attention to something else and we could just talk and not get too upset by what was being said. Oh yeah, Barbara, those sugar gliders are just the cutest,…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Never heard of OfferUp, Pip, but well done on the grab! Looks like a super deal on the grooming kit. Your pups should be the pride of the neighborhood. As if they weren't already! Awe, Debbie, Destiny looks so happy there with her chinchilla... hmmmm. Okay... Whatever…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. I've written myself a note to remind me to tell you what I think of the book when I'm finished, Barbara! So far, the one thing I do like about it is, that everyone in the book is connected to Granny and Elsa (the seven-year-old protagonist) Karen, am I understanding this correctly? Your…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Well, I hope you're right, Karen, and I hope he peeks at it more and more often that it comes through more clearly sooner than later. Of course you have faith in him. All mothers have faith in their children. What a wonderful adventure, Tracey! I've been so hungry for fish and chips, no…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Karen, I'm so sorry that your son wouldn't allow you ex to be there to set him straight and back you up. Do you think, perhaps in some way he knows that his father would set him straight and he's happy blaming you too? I have another friend who's been suffering from migraines all week…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. 16-The next time someone does something you appreciate, be sure you let them know... try to do that every time. Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Tracey, is the the daughter and granddaughter who "think" the house is going to be theirs "soon"? I would be a little concerned about some undue pressure, but that's me. Hope someone is watching out for MIL. Sorry... OH NO Margaret! That is my biggest fear! We get that rain, cold, ice and…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. OMG Rebecca! I can't even imagine. Pregnant and going through that. Not a happy pregnant lady would not even begin to describe me! But yeah, that kinda figures. I just thank God that Anne got medically discharged so her benefits followed her. She has to deal with the VA,…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. So true, Rebecca, the military treats you great while you're serving, but you get basically nothing once you get out. Tracey, that is an amazing transformation! I don't think I've every heard of that app, Beth. 13-Consider a recent disagreement. Did you extend forgiveness... oh yeah, and…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. How wonderful that you got to chat with your son, Rebecca. And yeah... you're beautiful. Oh my, Rebecca! Well, well, well, a new grandbaby... WOOHOO! Is Athena excited? Annie, I think that's the way with most of the people closest to those with dementia/Alzheimer's. This miss the decline…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Hope today is better, Tina. Ah... shoot, too small for me too, Allie. Oh dang, drkatiebug, I am SO SORRY. That is so sad. Sending love and prayers for you and that family. Tracey, I remember when I lost my dad. Same thing. I still feel it sometimes. I miss him so much,…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. I was thinking the same thing, drkatiebug! WOOHOO, ANNIE! Oh Tina... sending HUGE (((HUGS))) 10-Check an item off your to-do list this weekend... gonna START taking down the village, won't get done, it's a chore, but the process will begin! SO very glad it's FRIDAY!!!…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Welcome home Tracey. I'll just bet it seems quiet in your house. Try to enjoy it while it lasts. LOVE what you said about your husband, Machka. As much as I can complain about Freddy, I wouldn't trade him for the world. He's so good to me. I hope I'm as good to him. I try…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. I know Beth... that's why we probably won't do a thing about it. It's just so frustrating that they didn't find it right away. Oh Mary, I'm so sorry that you had to sit outside for FOUR HOURS! Glad you have a heating pad and blankie. OMGosh Michele! I watched him on…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Darnit Debbie! I'm so sorry. That just sucks! Glad you had a rainbow at the end. NEVER heard of that with bananas, Vicki! I'll have to try it. I just end up SQUARSHIN' them and putting them in the freezer to make bread later when the grands show up, so they never go to…

Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Well... unfortunately, she did, Beth. Grrrrrrrrr... WHY they didn't see this in ER is beyond me, but they didn't. Her hands and arms are SO bruised it's just ridiculous so it could be that, but her left ulnar bone is fractured up near the elbow where her replacement is.…

Ah yes, Barbara, Heather, should have mentioned that. Checked, had and already recovered from UTI. Still seeing things and talking to "people". Wonder if it's a remnant? Heading up to the hospital now. Have a good SONday! 3-Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness... didn't have time as I was at the hospital (will have…

Oh gosh, Allie, I remember all the grands used to LOVE helping me "clean". They all had their own supplies. Prayers for Destiny. Kylia, you make me yearn for the girls dancing days. I really miss going to recitals. Those bears are DARLING! Happy Birthday! Pip, I love the new slipcovers! Perfect choice. New booties and…

(((hugs))) to all who need them... Welcome newbies! 2-Practice fairness by putting yourself in someone else's shoes...trying and it's taking A LOT lately (at work) Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

Happy Birthday Sue!!! Thanks for the new thread Barbie! I like the calendar, Machka, Thanks! Happy February all! Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

OMGosh... January is over! This is nutz! Love you guys. Have a great day! 31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes... NO PROBLEM! Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

(((hugs))) to those who need them. I'm sort of out of ideas to share. I haven't been in your shoes, so I can't say exactly, except DON'T let yourself be a doormat. What others have said. VALUE YOURSELF. Aside from dealing with teenage and young adult children issues, Freddy and I have been "happily" married for 42 years,…

Annie, I'm so sorry for you. We went through a period of time when we though that we feared we'd never hear from Anne again. She was mentally unhealthy and wasn't getting help and she had horrible people around her, telling her things that were untrue and gaslighting her, not only about us, but about her too. She was able…

Can't believe it's almost February! Where has the month gone. Nothing much going on this weekend except that it's the end of the quarter so I have Monday off. Nice little benefit of not teaching anymore! 28 What fear have you overcome?... the things I'm afraid of are internal, like losing people or losing their respect, so…

Oh Pip, those pancakes look amazing! And your campsite is so sweet! I love the lights and the "wood" floor. (is that the heated throw you're talking about?!?) It just looks so homey and welcoming. The pooches certainly have taken over! lol His highness looks quite majestic in his place. I'm quite amazed at how often I use…