Hey everyone!!

I’m way behind lol

BitdDancer, ouch ! I’m sorry you needed sutures. Yes typing Sans that finger is gonna be annoying.

Fern I’m so sorry about your son I must have missed what happened. I hope his testing comes out okay and he won’t be diagnosed with epilepsy, my cousin was at about age 7 maybe 8 but she did grow out of it mid teenage years. You and your family are in my prayers.

Wander ... I’m so glad you got out and had a great time seeing family with your partner. Sorry your hip continues to be a problem

Laura, I’m sorry your still struggling. Does it help just being with your parents ?? Not being alone ?? Maybe just watch movies together? Good distraction.

Wild , ahhh I think all parents mental illness or not have yelled at our kids when we realize later we shouldn’t have. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Maybe make a deal with your son that if he daily puts away his toys you will get him a treat ?? I used that with my daughter at that age, she lived Wendy’s frosty, worth a shot

Moose .... struggling to buy food is so stressful, have you looked into food banks ?? Most churches have one, do you still sing in the choir ? It sucks to have to ask for help but it happens. One thing I notice is you do a lot of driving home your sons girlfriend home.... is this the son that’s refusing to work ??

WC ... you are always in my mind you offer so much support advice and love. Your a wonderful gift to me and I’m certain everyone here

Nammu ... goodness I hope things settle down !! I’m so sorry you have been sick

Sorry if I missed anyone

I’m actually feeling better, the extra 5 days of prednisone and the Augmentin are settling my lungs. I’m going to finish meds and make sure I don’t relapse, I’m pretty sure I can cancel the Pulmonary appt. its odd if I did have an infection, I’m always aware if I’m coughing up funk, oh well I’m doing better so GO me !!

My husband and I have gathered up scrap gold we had, I had lots of broken chains and some old rings etc I’ll never wear again... so thankfully Gold price is still good , we have enough to cover our Florida trip for Christmas, so one less stress, I’m just hopefully nothing happens between now and then, car troubles etc.

We have reworked our budget again and have figured out how to manage that damn extra hospital bill each month. I have been waiting for my husband to explode over it , rant and rave a bit but I think my being so calm about it has helped him just accept “it is what it is” So we will have to cut out going out for dinner each month, was like at most 20.00 a time and only twice a month. . It’s just not possible... things could be worse and I enjoy cooking and stretching food , I have made a game out of it. Silly maybe but it allows me to feel more in control of a tough situation.

I had a bunch of episodes of ER recorded so the last couple days Steve has gone out to see a couple friends so I sat here binging away .. My favorite show ever!! I am sad I only have 3 left to watch, hopefully more will be found to record.

Gentle hugs and calorie free cookies to everyone~