Peace, Love And Grooviness

I'm in tears too! And I'll keep praying and hoping and thinking of all of you. And I'm going to watch this space for your return.

Praying and hoping and thinking for you and yours...

You're the one doing the hard work! I had a few children with this while I was teaching and never really knew anything about it. I picked up a bit on my own, but the school never gave me any info. You probably have some things in common with Juliansmom, a blogger here on MyBloggers. https://my.mybloggers.com/juliansmom/

Sorry to hear of your illness. Pamper yourself until you're better, okay?

I just saw this now and am so sorry that you're going through this. My two cents - edit the remarks about college, the no contact stuff and really emphasize how strong your feelings are and send it to him. You said he's sensitive, so he probably would respond if you write him a letter like the one above. Some people just need to see things spelled out very specifically. Do you get news about him from your daughters? I hope you were able to talk to him on Christmas. If not, maybe you should pop in on him. I'm sure you could find some kind of volunteer opportunity close enough to him that you could use as an "I was just in the neighborhood..."

I was in 4th or 5th grade, coloring a map of the U.S. when we got the announcement over the intercom. I just sat and cried for the rest of the afternoon - and I had a very scratchy wool skirt on that I was using to wipe my eyes... My mom had kept me home to watch his inauguration on TV a few years earlier (we both caught hell from the teacher) and I had followed his term avidly. We missed seeing Oswald get shot on TV by just a few minutes - we were driving to my grandma's house when it happened. My grandpa described it to us in great detail, over and over and over... I, too, thought I would never forget that date - but I have. I suppose there will be a lot of publicity on the 50 years anniversary.

My mom always has to have her top sheets put on so the seam of the hem at the top edge is hidden. She says it scratches her. I also noticed that she cuts the labels out of the neckline of her tops and waistbands, etc., etc. I have read that folks with autism have that hyper-sensitivity of touch - but I don't think she's got any form of autism. I've only had a handful of students with that problem over the years. They are fascinating and frustrating at the same time. I kind of thought that my ex had Asperger's but never got a dx.

I had totally given up on you girl! I'm glad you've come back. I've really missed your writing - you have so much talent! We're all here for you anytime.

Such vivid imagery!

Hi Beabea! I'm so glad you're back. I'm glad things are starting to settle down for you. It does take a while. I didn't really feel the changes until everything was final legally. How sad about Jean-Luc! Hang on to his memory and perhaps someday another puppy will wiggle into your heart.

At his age, you could almost wrap up an empty box and give it to him. He'd probably love it, but you'd get some very strange looks... and comments from the sound of it. Still, I agree with the others that a small gift would have gone a long way.

I get so claustrophobic so fast that I'd probably be taken out in a straight jacket! But I'd like to think that I'd lie in the sun for days!

I'm glad you had such a good experience! I haven't had my teeth cleaned in a while either... I went to one of those clinics about 30 years ago when I was pregnant with my son and I didn't have such a good experience. The girl was so slow that after 2 hours she wasn't done! I stopped her anyway. I just couldn't take it anymore.

So, you're saying there's no point in saving anything? Come on, Teal, you're smarter than that! Start with a small amount and you may be able to add bigger amounts occasionally. If you never save enough to rebuild the piano (which you've wanted to do as long as I've read your blog) you may find that you have exactly the right amount saved when there's a need for something else...

Yup, be careful about taking the meds Randy. I have some hearing loss from ear infections and repeatedly-ruptured ear drum on left side. It's a pain!