Jamie and family, you are in my special thoughts and prayers.Just to share with you,my Mom and I shared a special love for birds.The day after she died, I was sitting on my back porch and a beautiful Ospry came and sat on the fence right in front of me.I had never seen that bird before and never saw it again.I knew that was message from my Mom.When I see an Ospry now, I think of Mom.

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?

Greetings, Mary Ann and Jammer. I, too, am sending good thoughts and hopes your way, Mary Ann. Along with some warm hugs. ((((((Mary ann and Jammer)))))) And prayers to the One who loves us with a limitless, everlasting love, that things may go well with you and that complete healing may be forthcoming. During a recent discussion on the causes of a someone's enjoying good health, someone suggested that good genes help a lot. Someone else said that a positive attitude, feeling at home in this precious world that God has given us was very important. And someone else said that taking care of one's body, mind and spirit were very important components, as well. It appears that you've done well on most of those counts, so far. Keep up the good work. ole joyful