WOW! I never expected to get all these responses! For so long I've felt like no one even knew I was around. It's touching and heartwarming! The reason I'm responding is so ya'll know I haven't abandoned any of you. I just need to find some peace for myself. I still have to do what I need for my own peace of mind and sanity.

DSF: Can't/won't say what happened. It's all pretty much in my original post.

Bethy, you and I won't lose touch and you know that.

Fuzzwad, I know you know and understand because you've been going through the same thing.

JinnyAnn, what a delicious surprise! We've hardly ever posted to each other. I've gotta say, you're one beautiful woman!

Kathy, I will miss you, too, and will keep you and Dec in my prayers.

Pegasus (Oh, Great Winged One) what can I say? I'm going to miss you and your sense of humor and playfulness.

InACorner, another great surprise! I didn't know you knew who I am! LOL It's been a long time since I've been held in someone's heart!

Dec, my one and only cyber-son. Your "mummy" just slays me! Like I told Kathy, you and she will be in my prayers till I come back.

Be, you know how to get ahold of me. I'm just a call away.

TunerToones, you're one great friend. Gonna miss your blinky, shiny face.

Sabau I can feel that hug! We'll keep in touch, Sweety!

Angie passing the torch to you. Keep the Tough Old Broads together, ya hear?

gg, With all our differences, I so appreciate the respect that underlines all our communications!

Time0, I full well understand what you are talking about! Yes, some seem to need others to take their side in everything. I truly believe in "let it go. If it was yours in the first place, it will come back." You aren't responsible for other's feelings as long as you know you haven't set out to hurt them. HOLD YOUR BOUNDARIES, Time0.

Canders, Bebop is holding the velcro. LOL She's the one that brought it into chat, anyway.

Fuzzy, you're just as good as I am at expressing yourself. The only difference is that maybe "I have brass ones," like Sky said once. LOL

Just yet another great surprise! Don't think we've ever communicated directly up until now, have we?

Morti, you and I are stuck like glue! The glue stretches quite a bit, but somehow we always wind up getting back together.

AWW, Tuners I'll be back before you know it!

This is NOT easy! I wouldn't be taking a break if this was the way it was most of the time. I would encourage each and everyone of you to treat the rest of the members here the same way you've understood, heard and accepted this decision of mine. Charity begins at home... now go spread it around! Don't keep it to yourselves.

I love you all!! And in the words of the governor of my State... "I'll be bahck!"