Great pictures, all of them ... Here are some of my "kids": Sambina & Cosmo on a frosty November morning Lily (the dog) and her best buddy Bailey cuddling on a cold day: Dakota, the old man, with his bone: Cosmo, Sambina and their son Merlin: Merry Christmas and Happy holidays everyone! Pam

Ken you are sick. There is NO WAY I would allow a snail/slug into my home...facsimile or otherwise. I spend the entire year trying to send these beasties to their doom, and seeing one, facsimile or otherwise, makes me yell out "EEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW". And a Merry Christmas to you too! ;-) -Babka

Cute...it doesn't scratch the furniture either! LOL. Cheers, Dee.

Thank you both for sharing your stories. It’s obvious that so many have been through this sorrow. Even all these years later, I want to say that I’m sorry for all your losses. I can’t imagine losing a baby at 8 months gestation, or going through multiple miscarriages. What bravery it must have taken for all of you to try again. Yet, your experiences give great hope. My daughter has always talked about adopting a child, wether she could carry one herself or not. My children’s father was adopted, and my daughter always wanted to give a child a good life, who might otherwise not have a loving family. I suspect I’ll be a grandma someday, one way or another. I’ve really been touched by all your support and the sharing of your personal stories. We’re slowly healing emotionally, and she’s healing physically very well. I finally put the picture I received as my “Best Christmas Gift Ever”, away a few days ago. I’m encouraged by your NCLEX experience, SJN. She joked about being cut off at 75 questions, being either a very good sign, or a VERY BAD sign. I’m pretty sure it’s the former. She had nothing but “A’s” through the entire program, and feels good about how the test went. Today she has an interview at the hospital nearest my home. The nursing license should be posted online tomorrow, if all went well. We’re waiting with baited breath, but I’d be shocked if she didn’t pass. (I hope I don’t end up regretting saying that.) Lisa