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I’m exhausted when my granddaughters leave after a weekend. I cannot imagine having to raise kids into my 50s and 60s.

Nature has its reasons for what it does.
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My beautiful friend who is more a sister to me than my own was just diagnosed with a malignant inoperable brain tumor. Any prayers be would welcome. I’m devastated.
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Hothouse Flower. Your friend is lucky to have you in her corner. She has a lot of decisions to make now about what kind of care she will and will not accept in fighting this. Support her and let her use you as a sounding board. Don't complicate things with your own opinions about her options unless she specifically ASKS for it. As one who has done the Big C. twice I can tell you that the opinions and advice of others is one of the most complicating and confusing parts of it all. She's going to need the advice of a good medical team who gives her ALL the options. Support her choices and love on her. There's a lot to learn that enriches us on ALL of life's journeys, even this one.
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I'm sorry Hothouseflower, I lost my brother to glioblastoma.
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Hothouseflower - ((((hugs)))) for you and your friend. So sorry about the diagnosis. Prayers for both of you for strength, peace and healing.
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So sorry, HH. Sending you hugs.
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HH, may The Lord touch both of you during this difficult time.

May you both receive courage, strength and wisdom to face this challenge.
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HH
My heart is broken for you. I am going through this with a family member. He is 15 months past diagnosis, removal and treatment and the last two months has developed many new issues. Every so many years it seems that someone I know has a glioblastoma. Only thing in common is seems to have happened to them in their 60s. So sorry.
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@Hothouseflower I am very sorry to hear about your friends brain tumor.
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HHF: So very sorry. Prayers sent.💝
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I just wanted to answer the question as why I want a diagnosis. I might have to hold off for a while, but down the road I might have to apply for disability. Yes, I know Asperger's Syndrome not longer exists as it is under the autism umbrella, it is just a personal preference to use it vs autism for many reasons. I can be diagnosed by a psychiatrist, I just would not get testing although I may be able to get a referral if I am diagnosed again.

hothouseflower, I am so sorry about your friend. Prayers
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I am glad the car is gone. One less worry and the payment was so high on it. I have decided to get only used cars from now on, as in six or so years old so I can pay insurance, I will begin driving again by starting slow, driving a couple blocks.
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I have my fingers crossed.

Waiting to hear if we win a bidding war on a ranch home in 55 and over to downsize .

Geez , trying to be good and plan for old age is tough in this real estate market .

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Jimmy Carter looks like he should be an extra in the TV series The Walking Dead but he is still alive one year after entering hospice. It is insane.
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My mom looked like an extra from a horror movie and nothing was keeping her here but her fear of death and her own stubborn will.
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Poor Clint Eastwood would like to join the cast of that show you mention, SP, as well.
It is sad to see. That said, some of the stars who I watched as an older adult and who were just "kids" now look almost old as me, as in Jeff Daniels. Something of a comfort in that and also somewhat disconcerting. I keep looking and wondering if I should go check the mirror like the plague. If I check I may not look like Jeff Daniel's Sister, but rather STILL like his granny! Ha ha!
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HHF, I'm so sorry to hear this devastating news.
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nacy - breathe deep. You'll be OK and you will have fun.
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So I'm checking the upcoming grocery flyers on line and many of the stores are pushing BBQ season and sales on stuff like watermelons, corn on the cob, steaks and burgers and their condiments - what the heck, it's the first of May! And we live in Canada! Even here in the sunny south of Ontario it's not time for backyard parties🙄 I think our grocery executives need to get off their yachts and take a reality check.
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Nacy,
Look at how exciting it will be to go on trip.
I admit I am fearful flyer who loves traveling and I went on hundred of flights. I know it is the safest way to travel, but fear is not rational. I would never give up traveling.
Cwillie,
So true for us Canadians, my BBQ is cover with 10 cm of snow, another 10 cm predicted for today.
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you’re always one decision away from a totally different life.
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Cwillie, in east tn my little grand-nephew (age 9) has already been swimming in the lake for 2 weekends (in 70s and 80s).. although we have snow in the forecast for tomorrow. So grilling outdoors has already started too.
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Hmm.
The May long weekend is not that far away and that's always been the traditionally start to summer and BBQ season, IMO flogging things like imported corn and watermelons when most farmers haven't even been on the land yet is just exacerbating the disconnect between expectations and reality.
And Lake Huron is currently 5°C
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My version of the serenity prayer these days -

Lord give me the strength to do the things that can be done, the sense to ignore the things that can't be done, and the intelligence to know the difference
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Golden,

Sounds like a good prayer to me.
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Golden,
Love it!
will copy to my notes.
My is simple if any are fans of Frank Canstanza (sp) on Seinfeld,
Serenity Now!
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I think I have strength and intelligence but sense is gone, as I know I should not overdo it and yet I do it.
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You are not alone, Eva.

George C is my fave on Seinfeld,
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Eva and Golden,

I am a fan of all of the Seinfeld cast.

As far as George’s character, I thought the episodes with his parents were hilarious 🤣!

I must say that I am a huge fan of Elaine.

Ratings went up when Elaine joined the show and fans missed her on the episodes that she didn’t appear on.

Elaine really did add a new dimension to the show. I love her character!
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Allergy sufferers,

Have any of you noticed a difference in with allergy symptoms if you eat locally sourced honey?

My allergies are driving me crazy. I have had allergies since I was a child. In my adult years I have suffered with asthma too.

It’s hereditary. My father had horrible allergies.

Our pediatrician recommended that I breastfeed to reduce symptoms for my daughter. We adopted our oldest daughter but I gave birth to our youngest daughter.

I did breastfeed her and she didn’t suffer with allergies when she was younger, but as an adult, she has started developing allergies like me.

I am allergic to everything and I took allergy shots when I was younger. I had a severe systemic reaction to the shots and nearly died.

I wasn’t ever able to reach the maintenance stage while I was taking the shots anyway.

I do take meds but there are times when they don’t help me at all. In addition to having seasonal allergies,
I also have allergies to animals, dust mites, mold etc.

I keep my house extremely clean to ward off any triggers. I wear a mask when I clean, dust and vacuum.

Everything is in bloom now and I love going for walks. Spring and autumn are my favorite times of the year.

I make sure to take my meds when our grand dog visits. He is so lovable and hard to resist.

I would love to get another dog or cat of my own again but I know that I shouldn’t, so I haven’t caved.

Please share with me if you have seen a reduction in your symptoms from consuming locally sourced honey which is supposed to help with seasonal allergies.
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