it's been WAY too long

hi edi:
   i love your avatar, too.  i've missed that radiant smile, girl.  and i'm looking forward to being here way more  -  you guys are great.  it's too important, this compassion and understanding, to just turn away  -  i hope i've finally learned that for myself.  
   thx, my friend.  i hope to see you again soon.  coffee is sounding soooo good.  but until then, take care.  hugs back atcha

Sometimes the best person to give us a kick in the butt is ourselves!!  Good for you Dorothe!!!  We've missed you and I for one and VERY glad you're going to get back to seeing us all again!  YOU need US and WE need YOU!!! 

you're so right.  the butt kicking is still in session but i hope that with every effort i make,whether it's posting or coffee or whatever, the butt kicking will give way to positives.  a self pat on the back, if you will.  OMG  that sounds kinds schizo, but i hope you know what i mean.
thx for the post.  i look forward to 'talking' to you again.  soon.

Howdy Dorthe ~

So good to see you.!  lots of hugs to you!

hey there dana.
   it's good to see you, too.  from what little i've read, you've been having your own set of challenges.  i'm so sorry.  but it sounds as though you're dealing with them well.  kudos.
  take care, sweetie.  i'll talk to you soon.

Hi Dorthe! I remember you. What a coincidence. I haven't been here for months and thought I would check in as well. Life is just one huge challenge, isn't it. I have been having my own share as well (update to come) The important thing is that you're here for support. I'm glad you're back.

hi stacey:
  that is one heckuva coincidence.  good to hear from you, but i'm sorry you're going through the huge challenges too.  i'm glad i'm back, too.  it's so wonderful to be able to 'talk' and know you'll be heard, and most likely understood as well.
   hope things are looking up for you, stacey.  take care

Welcome back!  No, I don't know you, but I'm glad you've realized that you NEED the support you can find among those who "get it".

Even your struggles can help others here - please share it all!  And I really like your idea of working on being BETTER, not PERFECT, because personally?  I don't believe in perfect.  I don't believe such a thing actually exists in ANY aspect of human life - but "Better"?   Now that's something we can ALL strive for!

Don't be a stranger...

hi darla.  thanks for the welcome.  it's good to be back. i look forward to joining in and getting to know the board again.  and yeah, better is something we can all strive for.  thanks again.

Hi Dorthe - We met at B'ville coffee a few weeks ago. Good for you coming back and posting.  Looking forward to seeing you again here, and in person.