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We got my dad's funeral arrangements done today. Now we have to get through the visitation and funeral, and I still need to scan pictures for the slideshow. I almost, almost, brought home a cat today. It was a fairly young cat caught up in a tree at Mama's house. It finally got down, then let me pet it when I fed it a…

Have been following the anti-depressant comments with interest. I opted against medication at the moment but will revisit if necessary. I’m going to concentrate on exercise and sleep for right now. My father finally got his prayers answered this morning when he “went home.” Prayers for us to get through the next few days,…

RIP, Sasha. Hugs Barbie and family. I gave myself a serious talking to yesterday. Cried as I wrote in my journal about my recent entitlement eating. If I can resist the cookie jar tonight as I sit up with my father, I will have made it two days under my calorie goal and 5 of the last 6 days hitting 10,000 steps.

Oh, Barbie, I am so sorry. Beth, I totally get the stress eating and the caring for parents. Combine it with no time (well, it’s more no energy than no time) to exercise and it just gets worse. Well, y’all, I’m beginning to think it’s just not in the cards for us to have another cat. Dave had the window raised in the back…

Barbara, thinking of you. Pip, glad Yogi’s surgery was successful. Welcome to the newbies. I’ve been with my parents all week. Daddy had a TIA on Sunday but seems to be back to normal, whatever that is for him. Pain is definitely increasing as he declines. My sister is back, so I get a little rest. We got a new cat on…

For anyone who loves frou-frou coffee drinks but has given them up due to calories, may I suggest this one. 1 packet Folgers singles instant coffee with 6 oz of water (or 6 oz of brewed coffee) 1 scoop of Ancient Nutrition Salted Caramel Bone Broth 6 oz of pre-packaged protein drink - I used Aloha plant based vanilla Scoop…

Lanette, I am so sorry about your husband. Hugs. Beth, prayers for your sweet pup. I’m feeling sad, guilty, angry and excited this week. Excited because I am attending Annual Conference this week as a district member at large. The last two years were virtual, and I’m excited to see my friends from across the conference in…

My 50th high school reunion is also this year. I am on the planning committee. We are charging $50 for one, $80 for a couple. Mingle at 5, dinner at 6, music and dancing from 8 to 11:30. If you only want to come for the after dinner part, you can pay $20 per person at the door - a very affordable option if you just want to…

Tracey, I’m so sorry. Hugs for all of you in this loss. Lanette, hugs to you as well. Stubborn, stubborn men are so frustrating, especially when we love them and want to make things better for them.

Barbara, we like to put our puzzles together on a huge piece of cardboard. That way, we can move it off the table if it gets in the way. It also makes it easier to see the pieces. Has anyone read a book called “We Need to Talk about Kevin”? It was recommended to me, but I’m having a hard time getting into it. I’m only…

Pip, bless you. You have been through it for sure. Kirby will be ok. He’s like that country song. He loves you. He just has to be mad for a while. I have no idea if my driver’s license is enhanced. I guess I should check into it. I’m sitting with my father tonight. He gave my mother fits last night. Dismantled his oxygen…

Welcome to all the newbies! I know you can’t tell from my lack of recent posts, but I am a somewhat regular in this thread. Hugs to all who need them. Debbie, I totally understand family drama and disfunction. Double hugs for you. My father’s COPD continues to hold steady, his dementia is getting worse, and the family…

Rebecca, I love that Wild Planet tuna, bean, corn salad. I ate it a lot when my father was in the rehab facility. It is expensive around here, though. Well over $4 per can. Katla, prayers for you and your DH.

Lisa, LMAO at the hotsy-totsy, gold-digging trophy wife comment, even more so when my autocorrect kept changing hotsy to horsy.

Barbara, I’m sorry Gino did not work out. (((Rita))) A very close neighbor posted on Nextdoor today that their six-month old kitten had been missing for a week. There was another Nextdoor post about both bobcat and coyote sightings. I’m afraid the neighbor’s cat and our Pip were both victims of the coyote. Speaking of…

Welcome to all the newbies. Ninja and Irene, I am also from Georgia. I live Northeast of Atlanta off the I-85 corridor.

I am caught up with reading. Still busy with my father but trying to get caught up on some of the stuff i’ve been neglecting. The Army chaplain is coming to see my father tomorrow to present him with a flag. That should be interesting. We are all going to try to be there for that. I got our taxes done. It was pretty simple…

Betsy, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Debbie, I’m sorry about your cat as well. Our newly adopted kitten disappeared on Ash Wednesday. We just got her right before Thanksgiving. Not knowing what happened to her makes it doubly sad. Welcome to all the newbies. I pop in fairly regularly then will go…

I didn’t get one. Beth and I ran into this problem once. I’m not sure what the issues is. I will try to send you a message so that you can maybe reply to it and it will come through. Look for a message from me.

I’ve been on MFP for over 10 years and just got my first *kitten*. I don’t know whether to be annoyed of proud. Lol.

Barbie, that cartoon reminds me of a mystery I read - no clue what or when, maybe just a small snippet of a police procedural about many different things - man found shot on his front porch with pants down. Turned out the wife caught him peeing off the front porch and snapped. Yesterday was a day when I gave in to total…

Carol, thanks for the link to Joyce's obit. I remember her well. Pip, holy moly! Who took the pictures? I'm glad that is out of you. Prayers for complete healing. I spent the night with my father last night so that Mama could sleep. I stayed until the Hospice nurse came today. He said we could try the over the counter…

Three people. Amber and Faetta are not the same person either. Faetta popped in a few weeks ago, I think. Thanks for the post link. There was also a post from Gloworm on that page, who has also passed away. Such a sweet memory of two lovely ladies.

I remember a Joyce who used to be a frequent poster. Didn’t she have MS maybe? And live in the mid-west somewhere? I don’t remember her screen name. I also remember JR’s mom, but I don’t remember her name being Joyce. I’m remembering two different people. Either way, I am sorry that she passed away. If it’s the Joyce I…

The IDAD app can be downloaded for free from BarbRaveling.com. The 40 Day Sugar Fast is a book by Wendy Speake. I think there is a website, too, but I haven’t been there. I just got the book from Amazon.

Pip, prayers for successful surgery. For Lent, I am recommitting to my project of logging my food faithfully everyday and adding an afternoon time of reflection and journal writing. I am going to use the I Deserve a Donut app for questions plus I am going to read the 40-day Sugar Fast. My plan is to give up sugar (or at…

Tina, I actually bought my father a bottle of Night Time Sleep Aid pills at Dollar General. Active ingredient same as Benadryl. Then I googled and it said don’t use without consulting your doctor if you have COPD. So we were afraid to give it to him, too. I think part if the problem is Mama giving him meds at night he…

MIA for a few days and goodness gracious! A lot has happened. Pip, I’m so glad you decided to go tomorrow. It sounds urgent. Prayers for complete healing. Rita, hugs, hugs, and more hugs. Beth, prayers as you navigate all with your parents and the anniversary of Ian’s passing, it will be easier on your parents once they…

My grocery store was totally out of soft cream cheese in all flavors, so I bought plant-based cream cheese alternative, I’m not a fan. Maybe with some strawberry jam.

Carla, so funny about your mom blocking you with her flip phone. My fancy new iPhone has this "focus" feature that silences everybody and sends them straight to voice mail. It is apparently super easy to turn on without knowing you've done it. The first time it happened, I had no idea why I wasn't getting my calls. The…