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Always like to hear news like this! Congrats and celebrate. gail p-m

Sorry to hear about that sleeping bladder and all the discomfort you're having to go through. You take care of yourself and perhaps not too many Bud Lites until the bladder wakes up and then the celebration will begin. gail p-m

Andrea, I left my home to care for my father on June 22. Then my Dad passsed 6 weeks later on Aug. 1st. I also had to put down my dog (whom I very dearly loved) just 2 weeks ago. I have been totally exhausted and I mean that, more tired than I've been in my whole life. I often have difficulty sleeping and on the few occasions where I do get a good night's sleep, I'm still very tired. I keep thinking I should go back to my fitness center to try to get into shape again and have more energy but I'm simply too tired to do so. Take care of yourself Andrea. You have a lot on your plate right now and need any and all "treats' you can give yourself. gail p-m

Kasey-- Congrats on your 2 years of survivorship. We understand the significance of that accomplishment. As you know, this is a very special place, full of special people who share a special bond. Many will never understand but we always will and will be here for you just as you will be here for us. Glad to have you back. gail p-m

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Please accept my sincere condolences. gail p-m

Sounds about right to me! gail p-m

Thank you for sharing Lucie with us. I feel like I knew her well and will miss that very courageous lady. She was one heck of a fighter and an inspiration to many. gail p-m

Don, I just don't know what to say. Lucie has been such an inspiration to me as has your love and devotion to her. I am so very sorry and saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. gail p-m

I was so sorry to hear about JimBen. He was a fighter. Each time he got knocked down by the 'beast", he geared up for yet again another battle. He didn't give up. gail p-m

Dawn -- Can't remember the artist but it's a Golden Oldie. gail p-m

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I'm so sorry for your loss. I've followed your mom's brave fight for a long time. You were a wonderful daughter who was always by her side. You will always have great memories of your mom. gail p-m

Don I couldn't have seen better news on here today! ((Don and Lucie)) gail p-m

Sounds like Lucie is fighting this, which comes as no surprise. Will keep a steady stream of prayers flowing to her. gail p-m

I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. gail p-m

Don, Just got on the website and went to look for good news for Lucie. I'm so sorry that things haven't improved for her. I will continue to keep Lucie in my thoughts and prayers. As for you, I so totally agree with others -- reverse roles and let your children be "there" for you. I'm sure they want the opportunity. (((Don))) gail p-m

Will keep my many prayers coming for Lucie and you. gail p-m

Great news - cute post! gail p-m

Don, I'm just so so shocked to read about Lucie. Please know that I'm sending up many, many prayers for that very special lady of yours and sending an extra load of prayers to you and your children to make it through this very difficult time. gail p-m

I was on my way to work when I heard that the FAA had grounded all flights. For a moment, I thought there was some sort of catastrophic radar failure. Then I heard about the Twin Towers. i immediately wondered if my brother and his son were safe cause my brother works in the vicinity and my nephew goes to school near there. Here I was in B.C. Tried calling my father repeatedly to check up on my relatives when I got to work but couldn't get through. Then the kids were coming to school. So I asked my husband to keep calling and he called me a while later and told me they were okay. My brother was on his way to a meeting a couple of blocks from the Twwin Towers and had just come up from a subway to see people racing -the other way -- and hearing police tellling people to get out of the city. My nephew actually saw people jumping from the Twin Towers. Needless to say, he had some heavy emotions to deal with for awhile. A couple of years later, he was interviewed on Dateline about his experience. So there's my story of Sept. 11th. Was I glad to get home that day! gail p-m

I was on my way to work when I heard that the FAA had grounded all flights. For a moment, I thought there was some sort of catastrophic radar failure. Then I heard about the Twin Towers. i immediately wondered if my brother and his son were safe cause my brother works in the vicinity and my nephew goes to school near there. Here I was in B.C. Tried calling my father repeatedly to check up on my relatives when I got to work but couldn't get through. Then the kids were coming to school. So I asked my husband to keep calling and he called me a while later and told me they were okay. My brother was on his way to a meeting a couple of blocks from the Twwin Towers and had just come up from a subway to see people racing -the other way -- and hearing police tellling people to get out of the city. My nephew actually saw people jumping from the Twin Towers. Needless to say, he had some heavy emotions to deal with for awhile. A couple of years later, he was interviewed on Dateline about his experience. So there's my story of Sept. 11th. Was I glad to get home that day! gail p-m

What a lovely post about your very special sister. Sounds like you're pretty priceless yourself. What a beautiful relationship the two of you had. I'm sorry for your pain though but glad for your wonderful memories. gail p-m

Adding my prayers for Charlie. gail p-m

Sending many prayers that Lucie gets home soon. gail p-m

Tracy, Congrats on your fabulous news. May it keep on coming. gail p-m