Lorri,

I'm so happy for you regarding your daughter. Time does heal wounds. Things happen sometimes for a reason - perhaps Joey's accident has a silver lining for the family relationships. Just remember to take things slow and easy until the ice completely melts.

Your New Year's resolutions sound doable that's for sure. My Bro was telling me about a smoking cessation medication that is supposed to have a very high success rate. You take the pill and continue to smoke. The urge to smoke is taken away within a week. You could check to see if your insurance would cover it.

Lorrie:

after reading your first blog, I too like Donna believed Joey's accident has the good reason behind it, and it will bring whole family together. past can not be undone, but we can learn from our past mistakes and if we earn from it, then in my mind all experiences turns out to be just experiences and makes us wise. your new year resolution sounds like doable and virtue not to give up is the best to keep.

Asha

lorri, i too think things happen for a reason, whatever the reason, it has helped you and your daughter to mend some old wounds. it does take time and hard work on both your parts. your resolutions sound great, get it into your mind to complete each task as best you can and keep it up and before you know it you will have succeeded. i'm happy you got a christmas with your grandsons. i wish you a happier and healthier new year for your entire family. good luck on your goals and like you said NEVER GIVE UP

lorri,

great resolutions! i so wish you strength on the desire to quit smoking - like the saying goes,"a day at a time." happy new year :happy new yea: kathy