Thursday, May 3

[Preciouspinot]

Thursday, May 3

Beaches you are a great mom and your son is a lucky boy indeed to have you.

Lorelei...10 days sounds great! Clean out the system.

I am busy as usual both at work and home. Tomorrow I'm taking my staff out for a celebatory "Happy Hour" so I will be taking Kudzu by the fistfull tomorrow!

I'm off to the races but, will check in agaiin later!

[SKendall]

Thursday, May 3

Good morning all. I'm just glad for all of you:H Glad the full moon phase is over and have a great day all.

[MKR]

Thursday, May 3

Destinations, dreams and end results, - the home, the romance, the booty - while helpful, handy, and often quite dandy, are all still "hows" when it comes to happiness.

Helps to keep that in mind.

Happily,
**** The Universe
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E, so glad you are back. I am sorry that physically you do not feel well either. My husband has chronic depression and is on a combo of Celexa and Wellbutrin. It worked incredibly quick for him and I can tell if he slacks off, the change in his attitude and personality is different within a day or two. They calm him incredibly and he is much more patient with the world. My baby sister is manic depressive and my youngest brother runs to that realm. It is so hard as I know there is a familial connection on all. Sometimes it seems as medication and therapy in tandem is the only way to handle the situation. As you and Allie pointed out, I have watched them all be so stunted in their ability to move when it hits really hard. My heart goes out to both you and Allie on this journey. If you have never suffered from that it is hard to imagine it being so overwhelming. Watching from the outside looking in, I can only offer compassion to those three as I do lack a deep understanding that comes with the experience. Some of the people in your lives may lack this understanding and ability to offer love and patience rather than a "quick get over it" attitude. Therapy together for that issue helped me come to grips with my husband's depression.

BB, how is little miss Kerrie? Good I hope!

Dilayne, I know you can do this!! Maybe a lower dose of the topa? Do you like the CD's? when it comes to the mental challenge they are the best!

Smoochy Nancy, you are always so sweet and strong!

Beaches, WOW! You are such an AWESOME mom!!! Even if you felt it was too much last night, your own mom appreciated the effort! so nice that someone recognized what a great job you are doing!

Sammys, I bet you get quite a chance to watch the interplay with your bar and grill. Your personality shines through here so it is my guess that you enjoy most of that "people watching" time!

Optimist, Hope next week is better!!

Sophia, I hope this week is better than last and you are finding a little "just me" time.

Allie, good on you for your drive to get through this!!

Lorilei, today is a new day. 10 days is a great goal!

Lushy, I am sorry that making the decisions is exhausting. I could see where that would be the case. Lots of responsibility with the outcome being yours to take. You are so strong though!! We are all quite proud of our "leader" here! Go get some coffee and you will feel better!

PP, Kudzu to the rescue and I like that L-glut under the tongue for emergency cravings!

Hilary, hey glad for you also!!

Judie, exercise is good! glad you are back at it.

Love you all and don't know if I will get to come back here until next Monday.

Hang in! Mary

[betty boop]

Thursday, May 3

MKR Mary .....

How do you do it? Remembering everyone and their families!!!!!

Little Miss Kerrie is doing well at the minute thanks, down to about 1 seizure a month from at least 2 per week before the op last year .....

They are still going to scan again next month to see the possibility of brain surgery again to possibly improve even more but we will wait and see.....

Lots of love to you Mary and thanks for thinking about us, Paula xxx

[chrysa]

Thursday, May 3

I just wanted to say hello. I have been writing all day so can't see the screen very well.:bonkers: Tryng to get some discipline..

I too awoke with sinus headache although I had two glasses of wine..but not enough for wine headache. The Garden State (NJ) is in full pollen alert.

[Saint Jude]

Thursday, May 3

Hi!
Just checking in... Been busy running errands today. It's my Mom's B-day, so we're going out to dinner, hopefully my Grandma will feel up to it..she'll be 99 in a few weeks!
Our Rhododendron is in full bloom, so I took a huge bouquet out to Mom & Dad w/ her gift. I thought about getting something from the florist... but our backyard is pretty impressive.

Beaches, that's so neat that that woman noticed & had the insight to pass that on to you. I'm sure you're an awsome Mom.

Lorelei, 10 days! You go girl! I need to gear up for that myself.

Di, your Hubby sounds like he's living on the fence like mine... He's supportive for me not to drink liquor or wine... "But Honey,... please bring me a beer". What to do...sigh

Love ya guys!,
Hugs,
Judiezwink:

[Quiescent]

Thursday, May 3

I'm ashamed!

I've been just so busy and I can' keep up with everyone!

I want you all to know I miss you and I'll be back again soon.


:h :h :h :h
My thoughts are with you all
R-

[Beaches]

Thursday, May 3

I just must say you all are such a great support system. I came here tonight and read all of your comments and they provided me such a sense of calm and a knowing that I am OK and I will continue to do what I am doing. Thank you all so much. HUGS Happy Friday Tomorrow.

:hug:

[Quiescent]

Thursday, May 3

Beaches, happy Friday tomorrow to you too

Hugs Always,
R-

[zincityzen]

Thursday, May 3

Hello all! Hubby is gone for a long weekend and ordinarily I'd be drinking alone, enjoying my solitude and probably a bottle of wine for each day that he's gone (four this time). Got the kudzu yesterday, don't really feel anything special. As I drove home tonight, I still daydreamed about having a nice big glass of red wine in my comfy chair, but I'm wanting to be AF all month, and I'm on day 4. Got the book, too, so that's my plan tonight. Cook a little something for dinner and a potluck tomorrow (another challenge), read RJ's book, sip some herb tea, walk the dog later. I'm feeling little bursts of alertness and energy, though I was annoyed to wake up at 2 am this morning. Thank you all for being there!