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Memorial Day A time to remember those in the military and, I would add, the many civilians who worked for the cause of peace who gave their lives in war and conflict. These people do it without any thought of being "heroes". What is most courageous to me, is that those who served are often the first to forgive, while all…

MicheleI am so glad that you are an optimist about the tumor. In the fall, I had a large tumor removed that turned out to be more an annoying recovery from surgery rather than something serious. I am a cat lover – I wish I could take all three. Too cute. BeccaI am so glad you posted a long report. I will be thinking about…

Please tellSylvia I am so relieved to hear her good news. We all miss her and hope she and DH have a great holiday. I am absorbing everyone 's happy moments as if they were my own. Who knew that a bunch of "mature" gals from around the world could be such a caring community without even physically meeting each other? You…

Cheri I hope your daughter is fully recovered and DH has the job he wants. {{{hugs}}} to you. CJ

Barbie :'( <3 to you and your DH and the family. To lose someone to breast cancer is never easy, but when a young woman dies, it is doubly hard. CJ

Joyce and BeccaPlease know that there are friends keeping watch today. You may not be able to see them, but everyone on this club is walking with you as you traverse a difficult trail today. We are here to catch you and place you back on the path. Godspeed. CJ…

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Barbie and Joyce hugs to both of you. Know that we will be here just as you will be there for your DH. CJ

AWWWWW. It is so hard to lose our fur babies. CJ

Beth and Everyone else who is reluctant to post I know that I am benefitting from sharing the burden. It took a long time but I am really glad I did. Serious stuff first: As for final instructions- they are called a variety of things- living wills, advanced medical directive, advanced directives for medical decisions, etc.…

Pip What a beautiful letter. I am teary-eyed myself. Everyone Thank you for all the hugs, love, advice and shared experiences. I think I need to have a serious discussion this weekend with hospice folks as well as the nursing home. He was discharged from hospice before this, but maybe it is time to rethink it. He has been…

, karen, The petticoat is adorable. Perfect for a 50s party/ cat herding celebration/ rehearsal dinner. I love, love, love the dots. CJ

Joyce I may have mentioned that my mother once taught a student named LATRINE. We used to Crack up whenever she mentioned the name. CJ

Miriam Thank you very much. CJ

Now that I feel better, I am going to do a nice post supporting YOU. Sue in WAIn France, after babies, mothers get PTP for their female parts to get back in shape. Vive la différence. The tea sounds lovely. Goodwill Always has nice tea pots for next to nothing since so many mothers and grandmothers had them but the current…

I know just how you feel. If you can, go to your keyboard and you will feel my hand reaching out to hold your hand. :'( Here it goes- some public sharing that I have been afraid to do before. I am dealing with the same thing with my DH who has been in and out of hospice for years with early onset. He has been bedridden for…

Welcome, Welcome. Yours is the perfect posting for me today, as just yesterday and today, I felt a renewed commitment to MFP and this group. You said it perfectly- you HAVE arrived. The best part about this group is that when we slide down the rabbit hole, there is always someone there to catch us before we hit the bottom…

Crazy, all the new posts, while I was writing. Barbie Thank you for posting Mary's note. Now, back to my kettle bell. I don't want her to be disappointed. Lenora I am sorry that you had a seizure after the accident. Definitely not what you need. Kim Good luck on the gardening job. It I taking a really long time for them to…

Dear All, Thank you so much for all your understanding and support. I am not sure why I am so depressed although the toxic relationship ( some people do not get the message) and crazy career have certainly not helped. In any case, I am doing a bit better. Yesterday, I worked in my garden for a couple of hours. Gardening is…

8 I think I am gaining weight at an alarming rate. It as about 2 weeks ago that I was around 205. Today I weighed 219.8. My legs are huge. I really need to measure my ankle and calf when I wake up and then again when I go to bed. I know there was a huge difference when I came home from church and that was only a 4 hour…

Dear all, I am so sorry to have been MIA. I have not had the emotional capacity to read, respond to and support you. It has been a bifurcated two weeks. Lots of personal depression punctuated by an incredible professional high. I do want to say thank you for the wedding advice. I said to my friend that I was uncomfortable…

Lenora-I am so glad that you are basically ok. Please take care of yourself. I understand that the Honda airbags have been recalled. I heard that State Farm does a really good job with keeping health claims straightened out and paid quickly and accurately. Joyce- My new crown got put in today. I thought of you when the…

[Barbie Thanks for keeping the conversation going for another month. Janet Your DD is a graduate! Hurray. It is unfortunate that you could not be there but given the unsafe weather and Tara's condition, you definitely made the right call. It is strange how we often experience great joy and sadness at the same time. I hope…

Unfortunately, I hit the star icon and posted on the April 30 page instead of May 1. Janet Again, you have my sincere condolences. Life has been unfair and unkind to you and your family this year. It is more that you should have to go through but know that you do not have to do this alone. {{{{hugs}}}} Katla Thank you for…

Janet I am crying with you. Life has been so unfair and unkind to you and your family lately. Please know that you do not have to bear this alone. {{{hugs}}} CJ

Thank you so much. Yesterday turned out to be a lovely day. We saw a really nice play and I took her to dinner. We are going to get together soon. We are concentrating on the positive.

Ladies, it has been a few days and I missed 8 pages. For some reason I have been really down and lazy this week. I've been sick and on antibiotics so maybe this is reason. Not much exercise since the gardening marathon. Well, off to walk this morning. I just heard from friend I lost touch with this year- diagnosed with…

Sylvia As an alternative to a chiropractor, I go to a massage therapist who works out of a chiropractor's office. She is amazing. She explains the reasons for each stretching, or positioning that she does and has given me homework between sessions. Some community colleges have therapeutic massage certificate programs and…

Actually, my dear, your and DH's time are worth far more as far as I am concerned. However, I am amazed that you are getting anything. American cable companies get away with not compensating at all. CJ