lilliede81

I also am thankful for this site and Meetup,com and RealAge,com & SeniorNet. com, and the people I've grown to know.

I am also thankful for our soldiers, and even tho' I don't agree with why they're "there", I appreciate the troups and the sacarfices they are making.

Thankful, am I, for reuniting with my 2nd son, on a friend and adult basis, after his return from Baghdad, by way of Germany.

I'm thankful for the good friends who've shown their care and concerrn this last year, in the many thoughtful, loving things they have done.

I am thankful for this week of a plugged-up bathroom sink drain & the lesson it's taught -- to JUST be in the "now" of this minute. AND I'M ESPECIALLY THANKFUL THE PLUMMER FINALLY GOT HERE TO FIX IT!!

The economy first, then the home mortgage crisis, then medical coverage.

I would like to see a straight 20% - 25% across the board income tax for everyone and all businesses -no exceptions!!

Here in Washington state, about 50% - 55% of the people use mail-in votes and each year the percentage gets higher. So-o--o, voting for us was the same as usual. Did hear that there were lines at the poling places.

RELAX!! DON'T TRY TO BE SUPER MOM & DON'T CONCERN YOURSELF WITH OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS ABOUT YOU AND WHAT YOU DO! Don't remember who gave the advice but it helped me through the "dead on your feet" early period of child hood.

Dear, dear Sniffers,
It is so hard when you are trying your very best, and things still keep going awry! Not only are you the breadwinner but, from the sound of it, you are the primary caregiver for your husband! And chief cook, and laundress, and housekeeper and . . . was anything left out?? WOW!! What an overload!
While in the midst of this whirlwind called life, do remember to take some deep breaths. I know, it sounds insignificant, but when one rides the whirlwind, you have got to pause momentarily to take care of yourself so that you can do all the things that you need to do.
Are there any county or state programs in Fla. that might be able to give you some help? What about the churches? Do you have family nearby who can do small things to take some of the load off your shoulders?
Do take care of you -- so you have the reserves to see you through each day. And that means eat a healthful diet, get 7 - 8 hours sleep, drink sufficient water, try to get some exercise a couple times a week. I know, it just seems like crowding more "stuff" into an already overcrowded schedule, but if you don't take care of YOU, you won't be able to take care of all that needs to be taken care of.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers,
and remember you are not alone!
Love and gentle thoughts.
Lillie

My constant, when times are good or bad, is "The Big Guys", as I call Them. They are The Creator of all that is; The All; The One; The I Am. I never feel lonely or alone. They are always there for me!!!

My youngest son had several rabbits (not all at the same time). They were housed outside on the back of the carport, with a view of the backyard and trees. Rabbits make good pets, indoors or out, and can be liter trained just like kitties! They like to be stroked, talked to, and cuddled -- but not too much cuddling! They are visually and verbally expressive, and if alarmed, they thump!!