THANKS FOR ALL THE LOVELY HUGS AND KIND, ENCOURAGING WORDS!!!

the spouse came home from his trip and he was nice. go figure... i don't know if i will ever really know him because of our basic differences, but life does go on.

my daughter has a friend who had to leave her husband tonight because he was in a drunken rage. she is 20 years old and expecting a baby. sigh. it makes me feel so sad for her. i just now realized what i do have. my spouse may be grumpy and have some real character flaws, but he doesn't drink and i live with him in physical safety. it doesn't eliminate the truth that he is sometimes bad to me, but it does remind me to see what good i DO have in my home. (for any who might feel like praying, the little momma to be is named Celeste and she needs some prayer for a place of safety and a way to earn her living. THANKS!)

i do appreciate all the kind words i've been given here over the last 11 months. my interactions have given me a place to vent and friends to enjoy and support. it is the first time i've had a place i could freely express some of my others inside. you all matter so much and you all give in unique ways. i am thankful for you all!!!!!

leslie and her pixie peeps