I dont actually get online until this late in the day anyway or after MN when everyone else is snoozing. I didnt sleep too well last night. I was up and down with hip and leg pain so I had to take another Neurontin and that stuff knocks me for a loop. I feel like Ive been out drinking all night, slept till noon. I probably would still be sleeping if the phone had not woke me up. I havent gotton in alot of protein or water the last few days either so I have no energy today. Ive been doing protein drinks every 2 hours since I got up and will for the rest of the day, that way I get protein and water in since this Isopure is mixed with water. I should feel better by tomorrow but Ive never been a day or morning person. If I had a flood light outside Id probably cut my grass at night! My neighbors wouldnt approve but this heat is taking its toll on me the last few days too. I could post when I drop in so you guys know Ive been here at least. Many times I have nothing new to add or say so I check in, read and go on to bed. As far as leaving a legacy I dont think about that very much. I have a decent home, not filled with fancy furniture or anything of value to anyone but me. I am down to earth person, and as long as it is clean I am happy. I live my life as Ive always had, putting everyone else's needs above mine. I said I was going to stop that and start taking time for ME, but old habits are hard to break and I find Im happier when I can help someone else out, so in a sense I am doing what I like to do for myself anyway. I wouldnt be happy at all knowing I could help a friend, or a family member and I didnt because I wanted to do something for myself. I would be miserable and focused on them anyway. I dont have alot of money and I dont worship monetary things to buy. Dont get me wrong, it is nice to be able to afford new things and have nice cars, take vacations, and the like but to me they are not a priority. My car is 12 years old but it is paid for and I love it. Im much happier living a simple life doing little things, most take for granted, to help another out. THAT is where my personal satisfaction comes in. I love to bake and give it all away, fresh bread and cookies and pastries, you name it. This is mostly during the holiday season tho. I give it to friends and family, usually in a nice basket with ribbons and new napkins or something else useful, like assorted teas and a china cup to drink it from or a teapot, if I know they dont have one. I feel GOOD when I can do something small and insignificant to brighten someone's day. My grandmother is 90 lives in a retirement home with 12 other ladies, many who never have any family contact. I wish you see them light up when I come with some freshly baked breads and homemade jams or cookies or just things like talcom powder and air freshners, bags of mints and candies, or stationary I picked up at the dollar stores, here and there. Little things like that, most take for granted, do make me smile and feel like I know why I was placed on this earth to start with. Reach out to someone else today, commit a random act of kindness on that person even if it is buying a complete stranger a cup of coffee and you will see what I mean. A few weeks ago I had just bought 2 bottles of cold water and was heading to pay bills. I saw a older man sitting on the curb asking for donations of food, not money but food or whatever anyone had to spare. I have no idea what brought the man to these cir****tances and I didnt care. I had my husband pull up and I gave him the water, he thanked me and said he could use it. Later, my husband went back because this complete stranger had worried us both being out in this heat, we worried he could have have a sun stroke. My husband was going to drive him to the local Salvation Army shelter for the night where he could at least get a hot meal, a bath and a decent nights sleep but the man was already gone. Granted in this day and time it is a chance to do something like that or even help a person on the curb, you never know if it is a scam or are they really in need. We werent worried, my husband is liscensed to carry a personal firearm and he keeps a pistol in his pocket at all times anyway. I would have sat in the back with a hammer, he wouldnt have had a chance IF he had wanted to be evil...LOL I dont second guess them, I follow my instincts and if I can help with anything other than money I will do it. Afterall, Ive been jobless, Ive been homeless and that could very easily be ME or my child on that curb than a complete stranger. I told my husband I pray for our children constantly to make it finacially in this world, I could not stand the thought of knowing life cir****tances, found them in this pridicament and no one on the side of the road would even stop and had them a drink of water. I was blessed to have a sister take me and my family in until I could get a decent job to support us otherwise we would have lived out of a car, and my heart does go out to these strangers we see standing on the side of a curb, holding a "I will work for food sign". I NEVER in my wildest dreams ever would have thought I could have found myself homeless but it happened and it took a long time to get to where I am today with the kindness of others that I can never repay so I reach out to those less fortunate instead whenever I can. ANYTHING can happen in a blink of a eye and everything you have today, could be gone tomorrow, and you could find yourself in a situation or a deep hole filled with blackness and despair that you may not know how to get yourself up out from all that has found its way to you. In NOT guillible by any means, I can tell when Im being conned, I am cautious and tread lightly but the jest of all this we are all here for one purpose and that is to reach out to others, not so fortunate, that have a genuine need and help our fellow man in any way we can even if it is handing him 2 bottles of water, through a car window and going on with your day. NOT to tear each other down by being snobbish and holier than thou, that only makes a beautiful soul look ugly and while they may seem like a nice, beautiful person on the outside, on the inside they are cruel, heartless, and self centered. I do not have time to waste on these people, some will never change and my energy can best be used on those who do have a genuine need. I am open to forgiveness and second chances , but I will not make the first step if Ive been wronged. Ive learned life is too short to play these little mind games. I dont have a lot of life left to waste on pettiness, and drama so I choose to spend my quality time doing what makes me happy and that is doing what I can, no matter how small and insignificant it is, to help anyone else who needs it. Have a good weekend! I think Im off to my sisters for some much needed R & R on the beautiful Black Warrior River. I havent told her lately how much I love her and how much she means to me, she has saved my life in more ways than one. Sandy

Linda, That's great!!! I just got my starter kit this morning...I'm so excited...I want to open it right now, but I can't. Painters are coming on Monday and I've got to get ready for them first. Do you have a sponsor for SLAH yet? If not, I would love to help you get started! Let me know if I can be of any help! Love, Becky

Hey...My husband is an air traffic controller. He says it happens sometimes. He was not working yesterday when it happened to husband. It has nothing to do with the air traffic controllers. It is strictly the Airliners decision. You should write to our congressman and tell him about it. If an airliner was coming in from another country and customs were not available then they can not let them off until customs is ready. But that was not the case for your husband since he was coming in from San Diego. Sounds like that the airliner your husband went through has poor customer service. I hope he made home safely. Love, Linda

Way to go!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!! Linda

The craziness in this world never ceases to amaze me. Reminds me of a birthday card I sent to someone one time. It was mailed to a friend who lived just a few blocks from me. When she got it, it had been stamped with 6 different post offices from here to Huntsville to Texas to Dothan to Atlanta...can't remember the other one. And all it needed to do was go a few blocks. Security risk, my a$$. They are probably just thinking he might ask for a refund for the trip to Atlanta and back. Who knows what they are thinking. It appears that they are NOT thinking.