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You did it! None of this is easy, but you keep doing it. You were blessed to learn so many lessons from your mom, and you will pass those on to your little one as well. I had a very hard time at the baby shower for my brother's first little one. Fortunately, a couple of Mom's best friends came. It helped me so much to see a part of her represented there...someone I could hug who would hug us back. You are doing a great job. She is proud of you. Kelly

Those 13-17 years. I'm glad for the lessons I learned from them, but I'd be horrified to share them with the world. What a goob I was! Kelly

I am so very sorry for your grief. You were brave, and honored his requests at the end. What a difficult gift. We are here for you, whatever you need. I'm praying for you and your family. Kelly

What a great Bible quote for today. Grateful for the day. Grateful for sunshine that lifts the spirits, and a beautiful sunrise this morning. Kelly

You have been such a postive and powerful force for me. If I can shine even a tiny bit of that back to you, I would be very happy. I'm praying for you! Kelly

So are we two days worth of grateful today? For Jan. 10th, I am grateful for my younger (I can't say 'little' any more) brother--it's his birthday today! He has always been such a great support to me, and his little baby girl has been a real blessing for us. As for the 11th? I suppose as long as I wake up, I'll be grateful for the day. Friday, right? Bunko with friends. I am truly grateful for our dear Jackie and the reminders to seek out the positive in life. I'm having a lot of trouble with that right now, but am training myself to look for the positives each day, thanks to these posts. Kelly

Praying like crazy. Please let us know the results. Kelly

Grateful for kids healthy enough to engage in all the activities that keep us oh-so-busy from morning to night. Kelly

Wow. Very cool Kelly

Grateful for a sense of humor when things are annoying. Grateful for sunny skies and a healthy family. Kelly

I received Home to Holly Springs for Christmas (one of those Mitford follow-ups) and I really enjoyed it. Kelly

It seems I'm always the last one to check in, but I still need to take the time to be thankful. Grateful for Excedrin, and a principal who supports us and laughs with us. Kelly

It sounds like a great time. So glad you are taking the time to spend time with the family. Kelly

If it's in your head, it's probably in his as well. I agree with Katie that it has to be his choice, but quite honestly it would drive me crazy if I were you. Praying for some peace in your heart, and in your dad's lungs. Kelly

You are a strong, amazing woman who has had way too much @#%&! thrown at her too young. Of course it colors how you view the world. I remember some time back talking with my DH's grandmother. She told me that she used to always think older people were paranoid, until she realized that they had just seen more in their lives than younger people had. Now, you have decades to go before you catch up to her, but your life experiences have you ahead of the curve. I truly understand, because I live that, too. My DH never understood why it was so important for me to get a will done early in our marriage. I have had to fight fears throughout our marriage that he will die early, as my father died so very young and so suddenly. I'm only 38, and I've lost all my grandparents, my parents, and most of my aunts and uncles. I guess the positive spin would be that we know how important each day is, and we have learned that we have to hug our loved ones, spend time with them, and say, "I love you" each tme before we say good bye. We learn to live with our fears, even if they drag us down sometimes. We drag ourselves back up. Lots of love to you tonight. Kelly

Wow...you have warmed my cold heart! Kelly

Hey! Let's have a party! My DH has been unemployed since before Thanksgiving. School teacher income doesn't quite cut it. I've even gone so far as to look up the patron saint of job seekers / unemployed (never heard of him!). I'm putting him on the case tomorrow, and I will add you guys to his list as well. Kelly

I'm just a generic "west". I want to know how everyone else pronounces those words! Kelly

Hopping on here late, while there is still a bit of today left... Grateful that the ol' noggin felt better today, and that I did not have a migraine (unlike previous 2 days). Grateful that I got to enjoy today's volleyball games, and my little mighty-mouse's killer serves. Kelly

grateful for a daughter healthy enough to play volleyball....all day. Grateful that migraines usually only last one day. Grateful for tomorrows. Kelly

Grateful for kids getting better...I swear, I should put them in a bubble (mole removal, colds, laryngitis, now fifths disease for both of them), and the fun of our first 'real' volleyball tournament tomorrow. Go Charge! Kelly

Grateful to see that happy birthday smile! It lights the room more than the candles. Kelly

Just glad to hear that you are still putting one foot in fronnt of the other. Seems sometimes like that is all you can do. I'm glad to hear of the idea of having my own life, independent of all of the cancer hangovers. Can't imagine it yet, but glad to know it is out there. Be gentle with yourself, and thanks for stopping in to help us along the way. Kelly

Grateful for having a place to go back today (work), and getting to be in the mix of things with my pals. Glad to be officially finished with the holidays. Kelly

Grateful for my last day off--almost grateful to go back to work tomorrow and get on a regular schedule. Graateful for a day of fun at the Science Museum with my son and his buddy. Grateful for getting through a dark night, and for a DH who knows when to hug me, and when to leave me alone. I'm high maintenece, sometimes. Kelly