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Big hugs Asha. Feeling down is hard to bounce back from. Hugs and prayers for you.

Oh Sue, praise God! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know the operation was successful!

Oh Sarah, what a worrying time for you. Much love and many prayers for the family.

What Heather said. Hi Sarah, I think Dan is very blessed to have you. For all the problems, you don't give up. You are a special lady. J x

True fact Heather

Deigh, us smart lot in WA have had numerous referendums about daylight savings. We've said NO every time. We are a very sunny, hot state, and day light saving is not needed. Does make it difficult when I want to talk to my brother in mudgee, being three hours different instead of two. I don't think my post This brain could handle DLS to be honest.

James, we are definitely all on the same journey. We make take different forks in the road, and be travelling at different speeds, but we are definitely all together.

Aaaww...I so love the fact Kitty knows when biscuit making is needed! You should be proud Tracy, you have come so far. I know I don’t need to remind you of the stumbling blocks you have had to face beside the stroke... I love you too, and I’m so very glad you are my friend.

Becky, true fact J x

Oh Heather, thank you. We've had issues with family, that's kept me absolutely preoccupied. Your response here fits perfectly with how I should be reacting to family! That situation required way too much energy that was totally not worth it!

Thanks James! Yes, I think I could be worth it! Janelle x

Sue, I have just had a thought... Would someone in your family be able to let us know how it goes? That you are ok? I know that everyone would appreciate knowing.

Marriage and compromise mean the same thing, I feel. It's very hard Asha, when both parties aren't on the same page. Most of the time, I settle for the same chapter. Some days, I'm happy we are even 'reading' the same book!

Happy 72nd Birthday! A real testament to his determination!

Gosh! Two days! I would need time to get things right in my head too! Please let me know how it goes.

Oh Tracy...a few tears reading that. Big hugs to you, my dear friend. So much for you to process...what a daunting task. I think it's good you can talk to Kitty in your own home and have no distractions. I'm so sorry you find yourself in exhausted mode...such a challenge to keep going and do things. As for your neighbours...oh well. You have every right to walk to your mail box without fear or stress.

All the best with your back operation. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later, and you can have less recliner time and more kitchen time! Paul, I have a knife with a bent handle that you rock, not cut. It's given me so much more independence in the kitchen!

Sue, you are so inspirational. All this going on, and you take time to reach out to me. I'm so glad you have had time with your family before your Sydney trip. Many prayers for you, Sue, as you trust so many with your health. Prayers for healing, steady hands from the doctors. Prayers for empathy and compassionate care from hospital staff. Prayers for your family as they await news after the operation.

Hi James I haven't chatted with you before, so first off I'll let you know I technically haven't stroked. The beautiful people here on the site let me contribute because it's so similar to stroke... I am no longer able to exercise well due to my disabilities. So guess what? I now how diabetes! I am on medication which helps with weight loss, as I'm definitely a comfort eater. Being in the early stages of diabetes, I struggle with what goes in my mouth, as I don't have side effects. That will change if I don't change my ways. So, my challenge is willpower. I'm trying.....

Thinking of you sue

Hi Chris At first, my husband didn't cope well. I found myself being caregiver to my caregiver! Since I'm the survivor, I don't think I have any real advice for you. All I can say is that he's trying to figure out the new person he has become. Unfortunately there is no time limit for that. Please feel free to come here and talk whenever. That's what we are here for.