Thank you for your loving concern and support

I just wanted to let you all know that I appreciate your loving concern and support more than I can say. As you know, that past few days, weeks and months have been trying to say the least.

The actual trip to CA went fairly well. I was able to ease the trip for my mother and she was able to make it home more easily than she thought; for that I am so very glad. 

I'm staying with my in-laws right now and to be honest, having a bit of a break is a good thing. I've seen both of my sons, my daughter-in-law and my son's fiance; all of which warm my heart. 

I'm working on taking better care of me and the good news is that I'm back down to 145. I'm trying to focus on the glass half full, instead of half empty.

Thank you again for being there for me. 

Wonderful to hear from you!

Been praying for you and will continue. Glad to hear you made the trip without any major problems.

Enjoy your visits and catching up with your family. We'll be right here with plenty of hugs and love when you get back!

Valerie,

As always, thank you so much for your prayers and support. 

 Glad to know yall made it safely.   - Iris

Thank you Iris... I just read the note you sent me and I appreciate it very much. 

 

It is so good to hear that your trip went well and that things are looking up a bit.  Enjoy your time in sunny CA with the kids. 

Alice

Hi Alice,

I decided to take a break from my mom today... I think we probably both needed a bit of distance. We love each other dearly, but it's been a long, hard couple of months.

I actually had a pretty good day today. I spent it running errands with my daughter. We had a lovely lunch with my son and dauther-in-law and this evening I made dinner for all my kids and in-laws. My niece who lives out of town and hasn't seen me in a couple of years stopped by with her partner and she didn't know who the woman who answered the door and gave her a hug was... We enjoyed catching up with each other. 

I could use a few more days like today.

Oh... and if you look at my signature line, you'll see that my weight is back down to where it should be... Yep... a few more days like this would be a good thing. 

 

Glad to know you and your mother are safe and sound.
As always thank you for sharing your troubles.
Because of your courage you gave me courage to share some things I am dealing with.
                                                              Annie

Barb,

I was very happy to hear both you and your mom made the trip to CA safely.  Enjoy your visit with the family and try not to think about the issues back home.  You need this time to refocus your energy into taking care of you. 

I wish there were something I could do for you guys to make all your troubles go away.  You and Ben are such great people and you deserve much happiness in your lives.  I pray things turn around soon for you both.  Take care and enjoy your visit.  Say hi to the Governor Arnold for me.  :-) See you soon.

Dalton

Dalton,

Thank you. As always, I want you to know that Ben and I really appreciate the friendship and support we have found with you and Rose. It really does mean a great deal. I know that Ben is looking forward to seeing you Saturday.

Thanks again... and keep those prayers going.