Ann

Congratulations on your three years!

Saying prayers that you get good news soon.

Martha, I am so very sorry you are in this situation right now. Dealing with your mothers illness should be more than enough for you to handle. I do know that grief can strike many emotions in people. Grieving has different stages and, unfortunately, one of those stages is anger. Perhaps your husband does feel guilty for not being there to say goodbye to his mother. If he doesn't know how to deal with that anger, he may be directing it to the person closest to him...you! I think you should approach him about the matter, in a gentle and caring way. Let him know that you are facing your mothers illness and can sympathize with what he is going through right now. Maybe you could suggest doing something near your home in memory of his mother. That might make him feel closer to his mom. There are many things that can be done in memory of people. I know this group has lots of great ideas and suggestions. I love the idea of planting a tree in someone's memory. Often, a city will add a little sign with the person's name on it if the tree is in a park. I'm sending hugs and good thoughts your way. Also saying lots of prayers for you and your family.

Wow...isn't it amazing how much we can learn about each other just from seeing what magazines they read. Mine.... Real Simple Taste of Home Redbook Better Homes & Gardens CURE

Oh shucks...I wanted to watch this! Hope you're feeling better today, Maryanne. Lots of bugs going around here in Florida right now. Sorry you had to take one home as a souvenior. If you happen to have what I had during Christmas, I can fill you in on how long it may hang around!!!

What magazines do you subscribe to? If you don't subscribe to magazines, what magazines do you like to read?

Yep...I'm definitely buying this round!!!

Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking........and one blonde says to the other: "Which do you think is farther away..........Florida or the moon? The other blonde turns and says "Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida....... CAR TROUBLE: A blonde pushes her BMW into a gas station. She tells the mechanic it died. After he works on it for a few minutes, it is idling smoothly. She says, "What's the story?" He replies, "Just crap in the carburetor" She asks, "How often do I have to do that?" SPEEDING TICKET: A police officer stops a blonde for speeding and asks her very nicely if he could see her license.She replied in a huff, "I wish you guys would get your act together. Just yesterday you take away my license and then today you expect me to show it to you!" RIVER WALK: There's this blonde out for a walk. She comes to a river and sees another blonde on the opposite bank. "Yoo-hoo!" she shouts, "How can I get to the other side?" The second blonde looks up the river then down the river and shouts back, "You ARE on the other side." KNITTING: A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on thE freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting! Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled , "PULL OVER!" "NO!" the blonde yelled back, "IT'S A SCARF!" BLONDE ON THE SUN: A Russian, an American, and a Blonde were talking one day. The Russian said, "We were the first in space!" The American said, "We were the first on the moon!" The Blonde said, "So what? We're going to be the first on the sun!" The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads. "You can't land on the sun, you idiot! You'll burn up!" said the Russian. To which the Blonde replied, "We're not stupid, you know. We're going at night!" IN A VACUUM: A blonde was playing Trivial Pursuit one night. It was her turn. Her question was, "If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?" She thought for a time and then asked, "Is it on or off?" FINALLY, THE BLONDE JOKE TO END ALL BLONDE JOKES! A girl was visiting her blonde friend, who had acquired two new dogs, and asked her what their names were. The blonde responded by saying that one was named Rolex and one was named Timex. Her friend said, "Whoever heard of someone naming dogs like that?" "Hellllllllooo," answered the blonde. "They're watch dogs"

Very good, Fay! I really enjoyed reading this one.

Thanks for posting this Ginny. Prayers have been said for both of these great gals!

Saying lots of prayers and anxiously awaiting good news!

Deb...not thanks are necessary. You have become a wonderful member of this community and have given so much to so many. Alan is a real fighter and I know he has no intention of allowing this monster to win! Thank you Deb...for being here for us! My prayers are always being said for you and Alan.

15 Things to do at Wal-Mart while your spouse/partner is taking their sweet time 1. Get 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they aren't looking. 2. Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals. 3. Make a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the rest rooms. 4. Walk up to an employee and tell him/her in an official tone, 'Code 3' in house wares.... and see what happens. 5. Go the Service Desk and ask to put a bag of M&M's on lay away. 6. Move a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area 7. Set up a tent in the camping department and tell other shoppers you'll invite them in if they'll bring pillows from the bedding department. 8. When a clerk asks if they can help you, begin to cry and ask, 'Why can't? you people just leave me alone?' 9. Look right into the security camera; use it as a mirror, and pick your nose. 10. While handling guns in the hunting department, ask the clerk if he knows where the anti- depressants are. 11. Dart around the store suspiciously loudly humming the "Mission impossible" theme. 12. In the auto department, practice your "Madonna look" using different size funnels. 13. Hide in a clothing rack and when people browse through, say "PICK ME!" 14. When an announcement comes over the loud speaker, assume the fetal position and scream "NO! NO! It's those voices again!!!!" And; last, but not least!) 15. Go into a fitting room and shut the door and wait a while; and, then, yell, very loudly, "There is no toilet paper in here!"

Lori, so very happy and relieved to hear that things went well for your mom. Thanks so much for letting us know. Please remember to take really good care of yourself. All this stress and worry can really pull you down. Keep us posted.

No answers or experience with this drug but I will be saying prayers that Jim does well with this treatment.

Having grown up in the south (Tennessee) and then relocating to Florida, I have to say that I missed out on a lot of cold weather, snow and ice that many of you have experienced. However...in 2004, I met two monsters head on....Francis and Jeanne. Living through those two hurricanes was certainly no picnic. The aftermath was worse than the storms themselves. 13 days of no air conditioning in 90 plus degree weather is really an experience! Let's hear a big hooray for generators!!!

Geri...it's OK to complain! I'm just thankful that it's another "C" word that you're complaining about. I know how you feel. I suffered through this cold-thingy during Christmas and it was no picnic. To make matters worse, I was off from work when this thing hit me like a Mac truck! Mine started with a sore throat which lasted 3-4 days. Then came the congestion. Then came the cough from the post nasal drip! Actually, I think there was a touch of a stomach bug thrown in there also. So...my dear, you have plenty reason to whine!!! This is no fun at all!

Nina, I will be saying lots of prayers for Chuck. I'm so glad our weather will be nice for you. It was a really cold weekend but this week should be nice for you.

Hey Connie!!! So very glad to hear that you are doing so well! You know, every time I think of you...Connie...I have to think of the spunky Connie that's the key figure in my favorite Brooks and Dunn song. I miss you and sincerely hope and pray that you will be back with us really soon!

Tina...If I were you, I think I would get Charlie checked out rather than waiting for his appointment. First of all, it would give both of you some comfort from this nagging cough and second it could catch something else that might be going on...like pneumonia. Not to scare you but I do think I would have him checked out before Wednesday...just in case. I know you guys must have your heat on now. When I lived in Tennessee and had to use the heat it would always make the air very dry and I would cough a lot. Maybe you need a humidifier? Anyway...saying prayers and hoping for good news.

What is the absolute worst weather that you have ever been in?

(((((((((((((Val)))))))))))))))) Taking down the tree has always been a sad time for me. I'm always depressed for a few says after the tree is down and the lights are gone. Since Dennis died, it was hard for me to even have enough Christmas spirit to put up a tree. For teo years, I had to remind myself what Christmas was really all about and push myself into the "mood." This year was easier and I felt alive once again. You will always miss your mom at this time of year but as Carolyn grows, this will become a really special time for you once again. You will see your mother's love when Carolyn's little eyes light up at the sight of the tree. Hope you're feeling better!

Karen, so sorry to hear that your mom isn't doing well. I know how hard this much be for you to watch happen, especially after losing Dave. I pray that the gamma knife procedure will help your moom improve and help her to feel better. I am so very glad the police were able to catch the people responsible for this tragedy. When things like this happen to people, it always seems so senseless and such a waste of life. Here in Florida, we have cases of people being killed over a few dollars. I have to wonder what these killers are thinking? How could anyone take the life of a child? Karen, I'm always thinking of you and remembering you and precious little Faith in my prayers.

Good to hear from you. Glad you're back. Also glad to hear your mom is doing well. Yep...those bananas are great. I eat them to keep leg cramps away!

Sending good thoughts and adding lots of prayers!