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Good morning! I'm am jealous of all of you who got to see the moon last night. We have been in the clouds and rain here for four or five days now. I don't have a lot to say. I had a quiet weekend, mostly at home. Didn't do anything to speak of except do a little shopping on Friday afternoon to get some appropriate clothing…

Janetr-I'm sorry for your losses. Hugs! DJ- I think I feel so negatively towards the holidays because there are so many expectations and I can't meet them so I don't try so that I won't fail. Being by myself doesn't help any. I have begun using a portion of both Thanksgiving and Christmas to reflect and meditate, focusing…

Kim - I feel for you in your struggle to make sense of the holidays. While I was married, it was easy. After the divorce, not so much. I really don't like either Thanksgiving or Christmas and would not celebrate either if it wasn't for my kids. As it is, My ex had the kids for Thanksgiving lunch and I gave up on trying to…

Healing thoughts, Pip! I hope you got good pain meds...

I've been there in July and it is very hot and VERY humid. Of course, that was 35 years ago, but I doubt it's changed much. LOL

Beth - When I was 17 and was being admitted to the hospital for surgery, a (very recent) former boss told my mother and the hospital personnel that the only thing wrong with me was that I was lovesick. I'd had to quit my job because of illness. Oh, and as a side fact, he was a sexual predator and made all of his female…

Lisa - Thanks so much for your input, especially the "interpretation"! Communication makes anyone's job easier and more efficient. Thanks to everyone for your support! I have my resume updated. I used a website to do it and they want a whopping $1.95 for me to be able to download it and play with it for a week. I think…

Good evening! Meg - I didn't lose my job but I have been placed on a 60 day probation period. I don't think I explained what for so forgive me if I already have... I had an unsigned note in my work mailbox on Tuesday. It obviously had something to do with insurance but my supervisor (I use that term very loosely) left…

Thanks for all of the support, ladies! I'm past the immediate shock and have spent a good while looking at job openings today. Tomorrow I plan to update my resume and begin applying! Some friends have sent me leads on openings, too. Kim - I wished we lived closer, too. And, not just for the job! Miriam - Yahoo!!! Pip - I…

Thanks for not being offended by my two cents worth, Beth. And, thanks for the support on the job situation. The two churches I work for are like night and day. Janet - Thanks for your comment about my son's lack of gratitude. It did hurt because I was doing everything I could to help him and worrying myself sick over it.…

Well, to add to all of the fun and joy in my life, I am now officially on a 60 day probationary period at my second job. Instead of talking to me me and asking questions, they just handed me a list of all the things I've ever done wrong. I think I will re-investigate a part-time job that I got information about last week.…

Good morning! I didn't feel well yesterday and just read 100 posts to catch up. I'm going to respond only to two this time because the subjects are so close to me. Beth - You know that I went through similar struggles with my son all through high school (except his was stomach issues). After doing my best to advocate for…

Just wanted to say that I'm glad hubbies are getting better and that my thoughts are with you. I've had a draining day and am headed for bed. Carol in NC

Good morning! I slept in my bed all night!!!! The first time since surgery in June! Just sharing my small victory... Carol in NC

Good afternoon! I am typing this from work since I can't access the software I need to do my job and my shoulder is simply not up to hauling files around which is the other alternative. Thank you all for the hugs and good wishes. They mean the world to me! This morning's meeting went much better than I had feared and I…

I'm still having a really rough time of it. I have a 7 am meeting with my biggest cause of stress right now, so I covet your prayers and good vibes that I conduct myself with grace and dignity. I am so hurt by and so angry with this person that I will need all of the help I can get. I had a short phone call from my…

Still hanging in... Carol in NC

Insomnia is my companion again. Hope to get some sleep before time to get up. LOL I tried two nights in the bed as PT requested but had to move back to the couch last night just so I could get se sleep. Praying for sleep... Carol in NC

Popping in to say good night... Carol in NC

Hi all! Marking my place while I wait for my grocery delivery by Katherine. She is picking up a couple of things for me before she goes to work. I'm hanging in here. Some days are fairly good and others are the opposite. I am caught up with reading and have sent each of you good wishes as I read your posts. Now I need to…

I've had night meds already so may fall asleep mid-post... Hard workout at PT this morning. Sure wish I knew how many calories I burn during those sessions. Terri - The hand bike and I are getting well acquainted! I start my session with 10 minutes on that before I move on to pulleys (weight lifting for my right arm),…

Good evening! It's been a long day but bedtime is near. Pip - I'm sorry that your shoulder is going to be such a pain to fix. I know how important the income is--believe me, I know--but be careful not to return to work before your body is ready. If you need pointers on how to survive six weeks in a sling, just let me know!…

Good evening! I'm back home and got some sleep last night. It was awesome to meet Michele and Rori in person--so sweet!! The trip to see my parents was physically difficult (and, occasionally, mentally) but when I teared up as soon as I saw the mountains come into sight, I knew the trip was long overdue. I need to do a…

Good morning! Thanks so much for all of your hugs and good wishes. I am slowly releasing some of the depression and am feeling some better. I also have an appointment with my therapist this afternoon which should help. Joyce - Prayers for Charlie and you! Alison - In your case, an attorney will definitely be worth the…

Good morning! Thanks for all of the encouragement--it is sooooo appreciated and needed. Janet OKC - Thanks for the picture. That is such a sweet one! Joyce - Yes, I believe the meds are causing/contributing to the nausea and other tummy issues. I was recently given Naproxen to add to the mix and my pain meds were changed…

Good morning. I truly am still alive and around. I can't catch up on the posts from the weekend, though. Still very depressed, still having an icky stomach most of the time, and still going to PT three times per week. Lots of stuff going on and most of it not particularly good, but hanging in there the best I can. Carol in…

So glad some of you got my "achy breaky" joke! :smiley: Long day, hard PT, and no sleep last night means I am beyond ready for bed. Maybe I'll remember what I wanted to say tomorrow. ROFL Night-night! Carol in NC

I'm alive. Worked nine hours and got over 11,000 steps today. We'll see if I can function at all at PT in the morning. Good night, my friends! Carol with the achy shoulder in NC...As opposed to Pip with the breaky shoulder.

Janet OKC - I've never noticed the hit spells being related to food/blood sugar but I will pay attention to that. Thank you! I have not been eating enough (let's hear it for THAT rare problem). Terri - These are not particularly severe. I just get really warm. Not like the floating in sweat ones I had almost 30 years ago!…

Thanks for all the good wishes! Taking it a day at a time... Quick question: I've never suffered too much from hot flashes (had my share when I was doing simulated menopause back at age 27). I have been suddenly getting hot without reason and I would chalk it up to hot flashes but I also get very nauseated at the same…