Thanks for letting us know how things are going, phoggie. It is really great to have friends make a major offer to help, especially when we are in need, up in the sir, etc. I hope that you have some breathing space and can get settled down better into your new lifestyle: it is such a huge adjustment, and I think often goes better if we have a housemate to help us relate to varied thoughts, offering intellectual stimulation along with companionship. ole joyful

Thanks for the welcome back. As for me, I'm not doing very well. Hubby & I have separated and he has decided he wants a divorce. Oh, and he told me this on our 4th anniversary. Lovely, huh? To make matters worse, I had to have my beloved Josie put down in early May. That was so hard and I miss her immensely, especially now. She would've been a big comfort. Adding insult to injury, I'm having to live with my parents again. They're great people and I'm very thankful that they're in a position to help me, but it's still not what any of us wanted me to have to do. Needless to say, I'm battling severe depression. We've had to increase my meds and I'm seeing a counselor once a week. Sorry I don't have better news. How are you guys doing?

Same to all of you. May you get it or have gotten what you wanted and may you have a good day and get to spend it with your loved ones. DD and her family are in Michigan so. I won't see them

Dear (((((Raven))))). Thank you for having the heart/grace to come to share your heartbreak, doubly so being so sudden and possibly/probably unexpected, and quadrupley so due to your depending on your loved one to assist with most every activity of your daily life, with your many friends here. Many here will be thankful that you have some caregivers available to assist you with your daily needs and we hope that they will be able and willing to help for an extended period. Our hearts go out to you at this time of your great hurt, Raven. ole joyful