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Kelli I'm sure you loved your visit with your handsome little man!

Oh Tracy. You are in such a predicament. Here we are, excited for your upcoming move and now all this to deal with... I really feel for you. I have no advice, no suggestions...just love, hugs and prayers.

God certainly did hear your prayers! It wasn'tugly crying, it was yay I'm getting some normality back in my life and I'm so excited crying!!

You are keeping check on yourself Tracy. Well done.😍

Thank you for sharing Kelli. Please be open with us. You are such a great support here; knowing we support you is important for all of us.

What a very inspirational, motivated lady. Thank you for sharing.

I loved to sew! I gave my overlocker and sewing machine to a lady who sews a lot for charity. Looking forward to seeing a project Tracy, but remember, one thing one day at a time!

George how awesome to host the vets. Definitely a privilege. Nearly 97...that is absolutely amazing. All the best with your health, and I'm sorry you lost a friend.

All the best to you sue as you await news of your op. We have had colder weather too, it’s been glorious!

My children are my main caregivers. I gave them life 17 and 15 years ago. Almost five years ago, they started giving me life. I love them dearly, and through their actions I know the love is reciprocated.

Unfortunately ups come with downs... Prayers for your dad.

Yes, it’s a pretty big time difference. We were in Canada when my father in law died a few years ago. He died on Christmas Eve, but in Canada it was still the 23rd. When we were talking to family just after he died it was really strange trying to talk in the same time zone; they were talking about a day that hadn’t even happened to us!

Sue, decisions are the worst. Many prayers for you.

I was awake at 4am the other day, but this brain of mine couldn't figure out if it was chat day or not!

How’s the sleeping, Tracy?

Sue my kids sometimes say “if only I was rich,” when they are saving for something new. No, I say. Waiting patiently for things is good for the soul. I remind them of what you said: we have a roof over our heads, we have food on the table. We are rich indeed.

Mark, I totally get you about the job thing. My two episodes happened at work. Now, even after all this time, I cannot go back. Not even to say hi or have a coffee. Sue, beautiful words. You are right, we shouldn’t be cross at people dealing with all this in their own way. After all, isn’t that exactly what we do?

My daughter is my best caregiver. She reads me so well. Can you read Shannon? Everyone is going to give you great advice, I do not doubt that for a second. Some of the best advice I think you’ll be given is from Shannon himself. If he’s reaching for something, and you know he’s given his all but had a gutful, grab it for him. You know? Each situation is different. Each rehab worker will tell you something different (we all experience that unfortunately). The person who needs the help, is the best person to talk to. Even if Shannon can’t talk, be guided by facial expressions, grunts and moans. This is my opinion only.

Tracy I have just searched the time difference! 4am here!! Some days I’m just turning my light out...so you never know, I might surprise you!

Amen to that, Asha. Once I accepted that this life is what the lord intended for me, I am at peace. Mostly.

Tracy, it is a very viscous cycle. Trying to not sleep during the day usually means I fall asleep for a few hours at 5pm. Then we start the craziness all over again...

Oh Pam.....hugs.

Today I decided my one word will be routine. Without it, everything else just falls apart. I have worked hard all week at getting out of bed on time, so the rest of the day can go to plan.

Well said. So many people set unrealistic goals. Or way too many. Being better at something is an excellent resolution. Asha my daughter is heading into her last year at high school. She suffers terrible anxiety. My goal will be to understand her better, to enable her final school year to be memorable.

Nice to have holidays, but nothing like your own bed!