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happy anniversary, pamzimm!! :) 41st!!! amazing :).
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Happy Memorial Day to all my American friends! Happy Anniversary Pam!
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Hubs and I have our 41st wedding anniversary today.. stayed at the river for 3 days and just relaxed. Home today and its in the 90s! seemed much nicer there, but then again we were on the boat a bit. Boy is it different now then when DD was younger,, place was full of her friends and laughter and noise! I miss it but they do grow up and move on. Overall the entire river community we are in is getting older.. not so many kids running about, less boats. Seems like the kids and grandkids have other things to do, or are too into their electronics to want to chill outside and fish, play and the like. Hubs cousin did come down, and we always feed the one nieghbor when we are down, he is a hoot! At least for July 4th DD and some of her friends and their kids will be down.. it will be my 64th birthday! Her friends have been like my own children, so they don't let me down for that one!!
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Memorial Day 2022 🇺🇸
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On my mind - hoping to hear soon that my water will be turned on again. It's been over a month, since April 22, without water and sewer. As far as I can see the city and the contractor worked together on Friday to finish repairing the pipes (2 breaks - one on my property and one municipal) and the excavation holes have been filled in. Part of it has been a gong show - the project manager obviously hasn't done this before which has prolonged the whole process. The city requires that the homeowner demonstrate that there is a break on city property before they will act. I gather this is not unusual. It's anyone's guess when I will be able to put the house up for sale. The backyard needs to be landscaped now - as part of the repair.

Still staying at dd's but spending time at home every day. It certainly isn't ideal but manageable. I am recovering from a bout of bronchitis - too much stress I guess.

It's been a very challenging 6 months since ex died. I think I am burned out somewhat and have done little in the house. recently. Time to get back on track and toss/ donate more stuff. R is in the early stages of replacing the carpet in the condo with hardwood. I couldn't face vacuuming again.

Dd goes for her 6th and last chemo this week. She did pretty well last time but is very tired which, we know, is par for the course. Her surgery is set for the end of June.

Dgd and her bf have plans to move south to the city. I think this is a good thing. Dgs is feeling the stress but hanging in there going to school. for the most part which isn't always easy for stressed teens.

The weather has been strange and trees are leafing and flowering a month late. I saw the first crabapple blooms yesterday. A welcome sight! The dandelions, of course, are doing fine! Looking forward to, hopefully, a less eventful few months and getting the house sold. Summer is a great season here.
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hugs to you becky!! :)
and to all going through a rough time!!
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Becky: Hang in there. Hugs.
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Home from the hospital this afternoon. Going to have to have another cardiac procedure. I need a zipper put in my chest. Waiting until weddings and June vacations are over. I have friends from WV arriving tomorrow to visit until Wednesday. Haven't seen them since last year. Busy weekend with the big bridal shower tomorrow night. At least keeping busy keeps my mind off negative things.
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haha, sendhelp :).

don't worry, i'm verrrrrry patient (when there's chocolate). i'll just wait at your doorstep till the next supply.

looking forward to gobbling it all down,

bundle of joy :)
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get well very soon, becky!! :)
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bundle of joy,
Of course I would recognize you!
There is never anyone coming to our doorstep except Instacart deliveries.

Sorry we could not wait and the chocolate caramels are gone.
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Becky: Hugs.
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Becky, big (((((hugs))))).

Ali, I'm SO proud of you! May you go from strength to strength!
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I'm still in the hospital. Had a couple of tests that didn't turn out quite right. Maybe tomorrow.
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(((((((ali)))))) You're awesome! 💃🎈🎉
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hope you're ok, becky!! get home soon!! :)
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congratulations ali! :) :) :)
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dear send :) and everyone,

sooo, i was gone from internet, and that break lasted 47.3 hours, haha - here i am again. but seriously, i'll disappear now for a while.

it's just that i saw this (what you wrote, Sendhelp):

"We have chocolate in the house, come on over!
Brownies, Salted Caramels, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate covered Almonds.
And other non-chocoholic foods:
Berry Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bear Claws"

what??????????? I'M COMING OVER RIGHT NOW TO YOUR HOME!!!! :) :) :) :)

i want to gobble all of that.
since you've never met me, it might be hard to recognize me at your doorstep. but i literally look like a bundle of joy. you can't miss me.

hug!

bundle of joy :)
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Logging out tonight.
Wednesdays is a popular time for destructive trolls, and I don't want to even deal with trying to decide which ones. There are already many wasting peoples' valuable time.

Everyone else, have a good night, and stay strong!

(Caregivers...your time is valuable-all the time!) 🧸️🧸️🧸️🧸️

We have chocolate in the house, come on over!
Brownies, Salted Caramels, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate covered Almonds.
And other non-chocoholic foods:
Berry Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bear Claws

All comfort foods.

Going to go hug my dH.
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Riverdale,
In agreement with you, my faith is shaken at the violence in the world.
And I cry out to my God for understanding because I know that
I cannot grasp it.
He is faithful.
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Ali: Congratulations! Proud of you!
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Congrats, Ali you're right we are all proud of you!

Broken hearted for the world, all the hearts that are broken over the Texas shooting yesterday, especially the families of those lives taken.😥
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Agree with you Send. Just when one feels the stress of dealing with what seems as though a life way past its prime a horrific even occurs and so many parents are without the ability to nurture the future of their child. I know there is a God but it becomes so very hard to find the ability to grasp that reach for solace. May all those suffering with the loss of their precious children find the strength to continue on to help whomever in their lives around them.
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We are all going to have to step up to protect the children, even other people's children.
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Ali,
Congratulations on a job well done!
You did this while having some enormous challenges.
Your future is looking brighter now!
We love you too!
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Send, CW: I heard about it from a roommate and had no energy to spare at that moment to process yet another mass school shooting. My heart breaks for victims and families. What can even be said...
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I'm feeling extra sentimental right now.

I finished my latest school term tonight. I'm beat. Just wanted to share with my friends here because I'm proud of myself and I know you will be proud of me, too. lol It's a lot of work but I'm pushing through. Next up: final term and graduation.

At times it still doesn't seem real. I felt so broken just a few years ago and was coping with all the health and mental unwellness issues that came on during my caregiving situation. I was unsure of what kind of future I could have after caregiving ended. It's turning out pretty decent so far. I'm thankful. My energy levels keep slowly improving and my anxiety disorder keeps lessening, and I think that's in large part due to the good information I've received from this forum about supplements and self-care. And the support found here has made a big difference in my life.

Hugs all around. I love you guys. Thank you. 🤗
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Becky: Hope that you're able to go home from the hospital soon.
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No words, more tears. 😢
Texas 😦😟😭
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Back in the hospital. I have to have one of my dialysis accesses fixed. Not a big deal, just a nuisance. Hope they don't find anything else wrong.
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