Hi everyone! I just wanted to check in real quick and say hello. I've been spending most of my time with my friend who lost her fiance'. She is having a really hard time right now and doesn't want to be by herself. She has lots of friends and we are all trying to be there for her, but I know it's not the same as having your mate there. As much as she loved her mother who passed away in February and as painful as that was, she says that it doesn't even compare to the pain she feels now. She has always been the strong one, and it breaks my heart when she tells me that she didn't know anything could hurt this much. I had a really hard time when I got divorced (even though I know that doesn't begin to compare to what she is going through). After being with someone I loved for over twenty years, I felt some of the same things she is telling me that she is feeling now. She helped me through some really dark times that I wasn't sure I would find my way out of, so I definitely want to be there for her. I guess I just feel helpless knowing that there is nothing that is going to ease her pain but time...and the comfort of knowing where he is now.

I haven't really had time to lurk so I can't respond individually, but I hope everyone is doing good. We leave Friday for our trip and I can't wait. Hopefully things will settle down when we return, and I will be able to post regularly again. I'm just maintaining right now, so I don't have much to report on the weight loss journey, but hopefully that will change soon too. DD will only have a couple of weeks after we return before she has to move into the dorm, so it may just be wishful thinking to think that things will settle down! :dizzy:

Have a wonderful OP week, and I will post when we get back. Jan, I hope you are recovering nicely, and Texaslady, I hope you are enjoying your new job!

Janet (Kudzu)

God sends angels into our lives!
 

Janet He has certainly sent you into your friends life! She is so fortunate to have a friend like you! Her pain must be totally devastating. I guess we can expect parents to pass on, but when a mate or younger person dies suddenly...it is so hard to understand! God will richly bless you for being there for your friend...it sounds like you and your friend are already blessed with a wonderful friendship! :)
I'm sure that yor "girl get away" with dd will be even more special than you had planned. ENJOY!
It was so good to hear from you this morning! Keep in touch when you can. WE miss you.

2 dgd's are off to their summer jobs, and 3rd is sleeping in...I'll let her do that! :D It is great having her here and giving dd a break, but it will be exhausting at times! She needs to be 'entertained' a lot. She has ADHD and other issues in her life, so she can be a real challenge. :) She was anxious to help with dishes yesterday, knowing that she will get an allowance. I will clear a painting area for her, so she can paint ceramics today, and I think she will enjoy "scrapbooking" some of her early pix for me. her cousin the 18 yr old, has scrapbooked her entire high school experience and has done a super job of it, so I had her look at those books last night to get an idea.

Jan that dh is certainly a catch! my dh bbq's and makes fudge! the rest is up to me. (almost) :lol: I'm so glad that you have had so much help during your recovery time.
:?: I lost something somewhere...where had your dad been? I trust he is o.k..
The lady where I buy some of my Beanie Babies has been giving me New Orleans tips. :) she is excited that I am going there. Last time I was in, she was showing me a map the had from there, and was telling other customers that I was going to N.O.! :lol:
"Like they cared!" What fun, to have it to look forward to.

saarao Good luck finding those med records! What a drag! These last days must be pretty hectic! getting all the last minute things done...how good of dear old dad to provide the credit card!
That will make you both feel safer.

Thank you ALL, for the Anniv congrats. It really was a special day, and I know that I am truly blessed to have had such a long-lasting marriage. He is out catching a fish in the Pacific somewhere today. :D

gotta get with this room, clearing space for dgd to 'play'.!

have a great OP day!
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JOYce

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