[ErinBear]

Hi EJ,

You're sure welcome - I hope the day trip will help, and you two can do something nice together. Sometimes for me, when I am having a hard time, seeing the beauty of nature is one of the most healing things. I don't know if that is true for you, too, although it can be for many people. Is there a particularly pretty place near you that you and your husband like to visit, or are hoping to visit? Anyway, I hope you find a nice place to go that day, and that it helps.

Hugs,
ErinBear

[EJ711]

Lexi -

I'm sorry you understand how I feel.

((((((((((((Lexi)))))))))))

More hugs,

EJ

[EJ711]

Hi Candy Bear,

I'm sorry I didn't know you were a birth mother.

Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!!!!!

I'm glad you shared.

Hugs,
EJ

[EJ711]

Hi Erin Bear,

Actually my husband and I live in I think the prettiest place in Kansas.

However, we haven't been out to Manhattan, where Kansas State University is, and there is a restaurant that has been around since the time of Jesse James, which might be fun to visit. The Santa Fe Trail is near the restaurant too. Nature is wonderful -- we've got tons of it right where we are. Last night one of our cats was halfway down the back field, watching something, and a bunny rabbit came up behind him, about four feet away, sat up on his hind feet, and was watching my cat!

Hugs,

EJ

[wisewoman]

Your cat needs to go to cat hunting school. Hmm, I am glad cause the sounds poor old bunnies make when cats get them are horrific. Maybe they are friends?

[EJ711]

That's funny, Wise Woman!!!

The current crop of bunnies here this year, are too trusting.

EJ

[Maven]

Maybe somebody's feeding them? I don't feed the ones around here (and a few weeks ago, our apartment managers/owners made it a rule), but I admit to being tempted sometimes. I wuv cute wittle bunnies!!! And squirrels!!!

[EJ711]

Hi Maven -

My closest neighbor is a mile down the road. They just seem to be an especially tame group of bunnies.

EJ

[Maven]

Maybe your cat's been feeding them? LOL!

[sujunew]

(((((EJ))))) I can sympathise with some of what you have written. I am dreading this Mother's Day more than most, as not only am I reminded of the son that I lost but my eldest daughter has just been put back into state care 24/7 (only 2 weeks ago). So out of 3 children I will be at home with my 22mth old. Having no1 daughter back in state care is fuelling a lot of my PTSD- I think I have only been in her room 2-3 times since she has gone, and I see her 7 hours a week.

Altho my mum is still here, we live 100's km awpart and I have never had a close relationship with her so I have never felt like making a huge effort (I know this sounds selfish. I have always done something tho). This year anyway she is holidaying on the other side of the world so I have not thought about Mother's Day for her at all.

I can idtentify with the bankruptcy thing too- I have been bankrupt for just over 1 year, but was not on nearly as high an income, and I have to say that for me it is the best thing my now ex and I ever did. We went from having outgoings each fortnight being more than our incomings to now dealing with cash only, and having no major bills.

I hope that Mother's Day will not be too bad for you, and that maybe you could spend the day just you and your husband, picnic at the park or just quality time together.

All the best xxx

[EJ711]

Irish -

Thank you for your thoughtful post, where you addressed just about all, if not all, of my issues.

I understand about PTSD. No matter how things turn out you always love them.

Sending prayers for a special mothers day for you,

EJ