Good afternoon Trish and everyone....

Trish....I am glad you are taking time away from the relay to take better care of yourself. You need to be happy in order to be happy about anything or anyone else. It is great that you will be back to AA meetings. The support and kindness is what you are missing.

If Colleen gets a job back home what will her husband do? does he have his own business or what??

My opinion is....they should pay for your move back as they will still need your help with the children. You came there to help them out. I would imagine they can't move until the houses are sold. I pray everything works out for all of you. Not an easy decision for you.

As for me....it snowed off and on all morning...it started raining right after that. The snow is gone. It is so dark and dreary!!

Saturday Kyleigh and Mitch are coming to visit. I look forward to seeing them as it has been quite awhile. I think it was in January. We are always in touch but I miss actually seeing them!

I spent the morning filling out next weeks menu, reading the newspaper, doing the crossword puzzle, taking the paper to my neighbor to read, and filling out our yearly survey for our apartment complex. I am so boring!!!!

This afternoon I am going to watch movies and relax. I may color or read too. Nothing else planned for the rest of the day.

Prayers for our special OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for those in need. I hope Jeannie's  husband is feeling better and recovering well.

Have a good day...remember to do an Act of Kindness as you can. 

I am not sure if I will be back later or not. Love you all.

Loads of love and bunches of hugs to all....connie d

Hi everyone.

I am slowly climbing out of my depression.  I made some realizations in the past few weeks, as well as some decisions.

When my friend, Ruth, died last year, I started getting involved in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, and just recently realized I was volunteering there to run away from grieving the loss of the only human who truly understood me, knew every secret about me, and never, ever judged me.  God used her, and my therapist back home, to transform my life.  I also admitted I have been  lonely here, and also I haven't been making my AA meetings at all.  I have had zero desire to drink, but need the fellowship and program to help me not isolate, which I have been doing.

So, I made the hard decision to quit the Relay for Life this year.  I need to focus on getting to meetings, and getting my house back in order.  When I told my partner in the Relay I was quitting, I found out she's no friend.  I told her  how I'm struggling with the depression, and pain from surgery, and she basically said she was hurt I quit, and that she has health issues too.  I told her she is selfish and has no empathy.  I had planned to donate to her participation in Relay, but I'll donate to another friend instead.  

Then, this week, Colleen is preparing for a job interview back home  near Philly.  If she gets that job, they'll move this summer, which means I have to move, coz this house will go on the market, and I have no reason to stay here without her and the Munchkins.  Please pray coz I have a lousy credit rating, and zero savings.

I am overwhelmed, but don't feel hopeless or helpless like I did a couple weeks ago.   

I took Franklin to a museum in Lansing last week, then took all of them yesterday.  I got a membership, with Colleen's name on it, so we can also visit other museums with a discount.  It's wicked cold this week, and was pouring yesterday, plus every school is on Spring break this week, so the museum was mobbed.  But, the kids had fun, and were well behaved.  It was a kid oriented science museum, so they were learning while they were playing.

Thanks for praying, and understanding my absence.  I'm behind on what's happening, but know that Jeannie's hubby's surgery went well, and that Mary is able to post more.  

Must scoot.  Chores and physical therapy this afternoon.

Hugs,

Trish

Jeannie,

I am glad to hear your hubby is on the mend, and that it looks like no cancer.  I am so sorry to hear about your brother's wife, and what they are going through.  I hope she goes peacefully, and that their kids come to terms with how hard this is for your brother.

Hugs.

Okay, sweet Connie!  Sorry you are having a rough week.  I was really hoping those types of weeks were behind you now!  You just take all the time you need, honey.  We're here for you.

Here is a picture of Carrie's new ring.  It's just a little stone, but it's real and it's flanked by fire opal.  It was sweet and dainty and a perfect fit, so I bought it for her.  Like I said, Early Mother's Day.

Hello Vickie and everyone....

Having a rough week. I will hopefully be back tomorrow. Just need time to rest and work through some things. No news yet on Nic.

I love you all and am wishing everyone well. 

Vickie....sorry for the cancer in Butch's family. I will be praying for them. I would love to see a picture of the ring. 

Prayers for all our special OFF Family and their families.

God Bless you all....love and many hugs to all....connie d