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I find that organizing the house is become a top thing since spending money is limited as we are try to be on a tight budget. One thing that has really  lifted my spirits has been volunteering and becoming more involved in the community. I have been volunteering at the Pacer Center which is a place for people with special needs and their families. I have really enjoyed giving back!! 

Wishing you all the best!! HUGS!!

Well since it is tax season and that is part of my profession....I have to watch myself from about Jan. 31 to Apr 15!!!  I tend to find something that will take my mind off of whatever is giving me my pissy attitude.  I have horses and find that just brushing them takes away a lot of my stress.  Now remember I am pre op so I have not found the energy to clean, clean or clean.  It also has been said here before, find a friend that will not just listen but understand and give you a hug.  Hope you have a great weekend.
Donna

I WANNA COME BRUSH YOUR HORSIES!!!

Hi Darla,
If I can get myself on the elliptical, I feel much better afterwards.  I have to say, I am so encouraged by all these posts related to cleaning....could it be that I'll end up skinny with a clean house?  What could be better?!?  Best of luck you.  Please know that an inspiration to so many of us---thank YOU!!
angela 

Well  you know me, 99 percent of the time I am a happy camper... probably mostly because I take it easy and pull myself out of irrational thinking by putting all  the facts in front of myself. When I get away from emotions and move to facts, reality kicks in... and reality is always delightful, in my opinion.


But there are days where I can't sure my irrational thoughts and I've had it up to here... and I am near a panic attack. I am not very good at crying around other people, so I often get in the car... drive and just cry my eyes out. Sometimes I go to my mom... who loves me more than anyone in the world. Otherwise, I just let it out... I yell, cry until it hurts... and once that is out.... I sleep.

Darla D my sweet friend!!!! first off I MISS YOU!!!!! I'm sorry your having some troubles... get yer butt out there and walk in the woods. Clear your head and let the trees and the wind speak to you... I know it sounds kinda hokey but it works for me. then if THAT doesn't work... shoes it is LOL.... hey, gotta have shoes right? ~hugs to you doll.... keep your chin up, I think of you often.

Aww Lisa,  why'd you have to go 'n move so dang far away?

I DO enjoy walks in the woods...  when it's not so stinkin' COLD out!  I'm very much looking foward to warmer weather.  No shoes, tho...  Rich is laid off, so spending would only add to the pissy mood, not aleviate it. 

Next time you find yourself heading back up this way, you need to call ahead so we can plan a coffee get-together!   Or karaoke?!

Dang skippy!!! I'll be back up for about a week the end of July when my sis has her baby. I've got your cell so there will be calls!! Sorry to hear about the hubs... I'll keep you all in my prayers for work to come  back his way. Hugs to you hon. give Hazel a smooch for me wouldja?

Ah, my dear dear Darla.....

I used to just eat....and eat...and eat.  Still fight that battle-I can't eat as much, but I can still make some really poor choices.  That backfires though, because then I feel sick physically! 

I go out and read inspirational sayings, talk to my sisters, talk to my friends, read a good book or magazine.....or my favorite, soak in a hot bath with all the lights off and just a few candles burning and some good smellin stuff.  I would love to be the person that goes out and walks for miles or rides her bike around the lake, but I am just not there yet.

We have had a pretty awful week last week here-I am not giving details, but believe me, there were a few moments I was sure that I, my daughter, her boyfriend and my son had all lost our minds and turned into homicidal maniacs.  We have finally resolved most of the issues (whew~!) but wow, that was NOT fun.  I am blaming it on lack of sleep for most of us, and me being drugged out of my mind for the week after surgery.  We did a lot of talking and explaining and crying and hugging and apologizing.  Life is messy and complicated-sometimes it makes us crazy.  I try to keep an open mind and remind myself that these are the people I LOVE and I want more than anything else to keep that the most important thing.  Jesus did it for all of us-I only have to do it with the handful of people I deal with.
love ya lady-hope it's better by now!!