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I got yours! Thank you! And I remembered the first part of your story with younger son, and even the Crohns issues… not the hand foot and mouth problems though. Hope the right decision is made regarding his future! Beth near Buffalo

Rebecca ... I sent you a message regarding the Christmas Card List. It went through ... I think we might have exchanged addresses years ago when you made your advent tree with the ladies photos.I still love the tradition of Christmas Cards! Beth near Buffalo

Rita ... I have a package that's coming from a vendor that's been stuck in Flower Mounds, TX since 12/13. I've contacted the vendor and they don't know what the hold-up is, so they're making and sending me a new item. I don't know why it went from New York to Texas anyways since it's headed to me in New York! Shipping most…

Rebecca ... you mentioned in your post that you spoke with your "post sailor younger son?" What did I miss or did I read that wrong. Is your youngest out of the Navy? Beth

Christmas Pics Lanette ... my son Haircuts ... I get a wash, cut and style (although I can never duplicate it at home) and pay 50.00 at a salon. Barbie ... I have found that the word "better" is meaningless with grief. I am so glad that your support network is circling ... lean on them when you need to. No one is equipped…

Barbie … I am so very sorry to learn of Jake’s passing … words are insufficient… know you are loved. Praying for you and your family as you walk through this valley of profound loss. Beth

Debbie ... it is always ... always ... difficult to place a loved one in a nursing home/facility. Your husband will feel awful. That is just the way it is. But he also has to recognize that it's not about him and what he can or can't do anymore. It's about his mom and what is in her best interests. She no longer has the…

Debbie ... I did a little research on the potential legal action for leaving an Alzheimer's patient home alone. There is NO actual law in regards to leaving a person with demential home alone. But it's a fine line and depends a lot on individual circumstances. Are you her sole caregiver? Does she depend on you for…

Debbie. … no one can force you to take your MIL out of the hospital. Your key words to use are her “health and safety.” Her health and safety are in jeopardy. Hospitals do not want liability problems. The social worker should work with you in finding appropriate placement. Push for the place you want but realize you may…

Annie ... So much on your plate. My mom did not remember the anniversary of my dad's death that first year either and now, two years later, has days where she does not remember his last name (even though it's the same as hers). There is nothing you have to "do" for Christmas. Your dad will most likely not remember what he…

Lanette ... I'm hoping to stay out of the stores now until after Christmas too! Surely, we have enough food in my house that we can survive until then! Also, I find that the intermittent fasting mostly helps me maintain weight. I've been doing IF for nearly 6 years and after the initial weight loss of about 25 pounds with…

I'm here. I've been reading along ... usually at night while I'm in bed and on my phone reading before I fall asleep. Jennifer ... glad to hear your biopsy was benign. I had a breast biopsy on the 3rd ... not cancerous .. but misbehaving and atypia cells that need to be removed. Meeting with surgeon Monday. Christmas…

Barbie … Thanks for taking the thread into December! Beth near Buffalo

Terri … thank you for sharing your readings … lovely, as you are! Allie … I think Carmine may have had the right idea by leaving. Sounds like a chaotic environment. Illness … my 27 yo son is just getting over a 10 day bout of some crud. Doctor was out of town so they prescribed antibiotics without seeing him (he tested…

Kay! ... your Thanksgiving story is definitely one you'll all remember! I am food safety neurotic so I wouldn't have been eating any of the pie ... :D Allie ... I like the new haircut. Looks good on you! Vicki ... I think a pause in job-hunting right now is a good idea. Rest and enjoy the holidays. Mo ... I am appalled by…

Hello! ... I've been following along, but by the time I can reply, everything has been said that I would've said! Annie ... Happy Belated Birthday Machka ... my grandfather had a Ford Mustang back when I was a teenager ... probably the mid-late 70's. I loved that car and have wanted one ever since. Today's new price, by…

Rita … so very sorry to hear about Jim …so unnecessary and senseless

Barbie ... praying for Jake. I take medical life predictions with a grain of salt. Changes is medical treatments, stellar care from family, will to live ... these things can change a prediction. I was told my son would live 24 hours after his birth ... he lived 34 years ... Hugs. Thank you for moving us into November.…

Katiebug … Happy Birthday! Great photo!

Carol ... love the tree in your yard. You are probably still reaching peak in your area. Here in western NY we're past peak, but the leaves were outstanding this year in their vibrancy! Super bright yellows and reds. We still have pockets of color or a tree here and there that are just stunning. I love Fall. Allie ... lots…

Jeanne ... welcome. I find that I still have to meal plan even though both my husband and I are retired. After all of these years, it's still a challenge too. I follow a time restricted eating plan. Tried loosening that up this month to do different things with my husband and it didn't work out well for me. I need the…

Lanette ... I think I am doing well with the cochlear implant. Anything I stream through bluetooth, I hear exceptionally well. But there are still things I need to improve when not streaming (most of life is not streamed!). For example, while I can understand most men's voices, word discernment with women's voices can be a…

Following along. Busy, but nothing exciting to add here. Beth near Buffalo

Happy Birthday, Heather!

Barbie ... thank you for taking us into October! And glad to hear Jake is well ... September goal was to be lighter at the end of the month. I stayed the same which is not good at all with my current weight. I am reevaluating my path forward. I have been maintaining a fasting lifestyle for nearly 5 years now and, as I…

Lisa ... I've done a lot of research on the Medicare Advantage plans for my mom and haven't chosen one for her in the past ... using a Medigap supplement and Part D prescription plan instead. This year, though, I'm looking at an HMO I-SNP Plan ... a special needs plan for people in long term care or assisted living. Need…

I should clarify that I can visit my mom, but I also have to wear full PPE in her room ...N95, gown, gloves, glasses. I am not going in to visit today and will play it by ear tomorrow ... after I talk to the nursing supervisor on her floor. I want good advice before I visit. I did visit my mom every day that she had covid…

Lisa … I generally love Maytag … except for the agitator-less model. Like Vicki, I don’t think the clothes get clean. It just “wiggles” the clothes and it doesn’t use enough water. I found marks and undissolved detergent on the clothes. Add to that, the cycles take too long. Would never have another. The old 80s Maytag…

Lanette ...my mom takes two low dose medications that help with the symptoms of dementia but are not intended to slow it's course (like some Alzheimer medications). One is an atypical use of an anti-depressant to help with her appetite and the other is to prevent sundowners. She has never been officially diagnosed with…

Allie ... I always enjoy seeing photos of children in pumpkin patches! Carol ... I didn't think my guys would like the chicken because of the spices. I left out the thyme because they scream when I use it ... but other than that left the recipe alone. I was surprised they liked it! Lisa ... I like the gold lined pocket…