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Barbie ... We do not have any elaborate plan. If no one survives us or no one is interested, the funeral home will take care of burying us in our plots and having the stone engraving completed. Everything will have been paid for. Beth

And now the sun is shining and Mr. Fox is in the backyard running!! Looks empty handed this time! >:)

Cremation/Burying ... Both my husband and I will be buried beside our older son (he's in the middle actually). Since our son died first, our memorial stone is in place. We have theological and personal reasons for our decision. I only visit my son's grave on occasion. His body is there; he is not. It is interesting to see…

Lanette ... chicken story.

HIPPA ... all I can say about HIPPA is that it was a pain when my sons turned 18 and especially with my son who was independent in all things except his health care where he was considered our permanently disabled dependent. He signed a lot of consent forms for us and that pretty much eliminated the problem. And it was a…

Debbie ... so glad to hear that Nick was found alive! Karen ... it sounds like you have found your niche in your new community. Be Nice ... has always been a form of chastisement in my book. Vicki ... 60 hours a week would leave me beyond exhausted. So glad your husband is supportive and helpful! My "15 minutes a day" to…

Happy Birthday! I've had to change my mindset in regards to healthy eating. It's a way of life, not a diet. So, one day does not change my lifestyle... it's just part of my life. I would not reject the love offerings of my family for one day! Beth near Buffalo

Kim ... hugs and more hugs ... Carol ... praying for your brother Flea ... I believe Lisa does have a choice ... as we all do. Each and every situation we encounter in our lives presents a choice ... how we react, respond, change, etc. Lisa, and a lot of other ladies (yourself included) are incredibly strong women. And…

Kim ... Good question. I suspect we are then pushed into the other levels whether we like it or not ... and then have to decide if we want to sink or swim. Kylia ... I am so sorry you deal with migraines! I would discontinue the heart medication too regardless of whether it was beneficial. You can't function with migraines…

Tracey ... Do you like this job? If the obnoxious supervisor was not in the picture, would you still want to be there? Before you make the decision to leave (or as a bargaining chip as you start looking elsewhere), I suggest going to the person who can make a difference and state exactly what you just told us. Does upper…

Kim ... Beth

Barbie ... I don't think I've ever taken the time to tell you how much I appreciate your posts. They are thoughtful, centered and insightful. Thank you. Beth

Vicki ... how much longer to reach 40 years and get out of debt? Beth

Machka ... my phone, tablet and computer are Apple products and I've not experienced anything that the ladies have been talking about regarding slow pages??? Beth

Rebecca ... it would seem you're not the only one in your family that has (sadly now "had a child") that severed communication. Is your MIL someone you could talk to about your situation? She would surely understand on a level that most cannot. My heart hurts for you. Hugs. Bone Broth ... I make it all the time ... on the…

Mary ... you are evidently experiencing great results with the bone broth! You do not have to convince me or anyone else for that matter. As Bert Herring, the author of Fast-5 has stated, "it's a study of one." If it works for you, then it's a good thing. And I always appreciate when someone shares what is working for…

Mary ... you look great! Heather ... your newest flower painting would definitely make a great greeting card! Yesterday was a tiring but good day. We were able to take my mom to church ... it's been several years since she has been able to attend anywhere and it was her first time in mine ... and she enjoyed the service.…

Rebecca ... As you know, I am crossing the threshold of certifiably deaf. I have a difficult time determining how loud I'm talking. Mary ... since my bout with covid, my tinnitus is out of control and really kind of frightening. I need to talk to a doctor about it. Katla ... my mom is an avid reader too and she goes to her…

Debbie ...Easter Dinner. There will be 4 of us for dinner. I'm making a small ham for my husband - the only one who eats ham. I'm making stuffed cabbage rolls for my mom - she is the only one who eats them and this is her request now for every dinner that she has at my home. I asked my son what he wanted and he said a…

Kim ... I know how hard caring for someone is when you have help ... I can only imagine how hard it is for you doing this alone. The hearing thing ... from personal experience, both watching my mom and my own reactions as a deaf person ... your mom is most likely not hearing. Saying "okay" or "stop bugging me" do not…

Lisa ... I had to think about your comment on my perceived "failure" to reach my March goals. The rational part of my brain knows that any weight loss should be considered a success. And that's what I really try to focus on. But there's a part of me ... regardless of practicality or reality, Machka, that wants things to be…

Lisa ... Happy, Happy Birthday! Lanette ... I am another intermittent faster ... 19:5 is the minimum. When I am adhering to the IF lifestyle, I do best with 21:3. This puts me at essentially one "meal" a day and it works for me. I was never a breakfast eater, but I do get hungry around 2:00. If I can push to 3 or 4 then I…

Barbie ... thank you for starting us off on a new month! Kim ... Praying for you ... Hang in there! I did not accomplish my goals for March really. I had hoped to be lighter at the end of the month, but what I really wanted to do was lose the extra 7 pounds gained in February ... I only lost 1. April goals will to be…

Annie ... I am a daily "weigher" too and have found that using an app that keeps track of trends helps keep the fluctuations in perspective.. A free one that I've used (you can purchase premium but I've never seen the need) is Happy Scale (https://happyscale.com). You might enjoy something like this. Beth

Rosemarie ... we're a poor replacement for your husband, but you can tell all of us about your volunteering. Hugs...

Belated Birthday Wishes to our end of March Birthday gals! Debbie ... continuing to pray for Destiny. Terri ... will be praying for you as you enter the hospital.

Karen … I can’t come anywhere close to bending like that video … sure do wish I could though!

Allie ... the doctor said to remove sharp items from Carmine?? Is Carmine threatening self-harm? I'm wondering why the doctor didn't recommend a residential program or hospitalization if that's the case. Medications take time to take effect and Carmine's situation shouldn't be taken lightly. I cannot get up from the floor…

Jeannie ... glad you had a good day! Embrace and remember those! Lisa ... that's a beautiful house but ay-yi-yi ... the price!! I have been having a rough time the last couple of months, but gave myself a good shake this past weekend! (Jeannie... grieving the loss of a child never ends ...) I've been eating too much, too…

Rita ... yours is a difficult situation for so many reasons, but I'm especially concerned about "seeing and hearing things" and owning guns. (For the record, my husband owns guns and we've talked about this.) We had a family member with dementia ... nicest man on the planet ... who, in a confused moment, threatened his…