Joys And Sorrows
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- Harry Johnathan
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Praying for your grandma.
Sarah was afraid, so she lied and said, “I did not laugh.” But [The LORD] said, “Yes, you did laugh.” - Genesis 18:15 (NIV).
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So sorry to hear, Fox. My prayers and best wishes.
- CunningFox
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Thanks for the kinds words, guys.
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Sorry to hear your news Fox, my thoughts are with you and your Gran.
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- CunningFox
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Sorrow: My gran passed away last night.
- trekkie
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<hugs> So sorry for your loss, CunningFox.
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“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.” Phyllis Diller
“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.” Phyllis Diller
- Harry Johnathan
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My condolences.
Sarah was afraid, so she lied and said, “I did not laugh.” But [The LORD] said, “Yes, you did laugh.” - Genesis 18:15 (NIV).
- Amazee Dayzee
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I am so very sorrow for the loss of your grandmother. I know how bad that feels. If you need anything I will be here.
Joy: My leg is starting to hurt less and less.
Joy: My leg is starting to hurt less and less.
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I'm so sorry, Fox. Prayers and best wishes for you and yours.
- CunningFox
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Thank you for the support, everyone.
- CunningFox
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Sorrow: Today my cat Jasper collapsed. He was taken to the vet, where it was found out he had a congenital heart disease. We had to put him to sleep.
Sorry if it feels like I'm hijacking this thread, but it's been one of those weeks.
Sorry if it feels like I'm hijacking this thread, but it's been one of those weeks.
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There's one thing about plumbing the depths, Cunning. Things get better.
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It has been a dredful week for you, Fox, and we're the folks to hear you. We're stricken by your losses.
- Amazee Dayzee
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I'm really sorry about everything that is happening to you Cunning. It really is a lot and life can suck sometimes.
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Welsh Halfwit wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 2:24 pm There's one thing about plumbing the depths, Cunning. Things get better.
Thanks, everyone.Amazee Dayzee wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:35 pm I'm really sorry about everything that is happening to you Cunning. It really is a lot and life can suck sometimes.
- trekkie
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So sorry to hear about Jasper, Fox.
“Freedom has cost too much blood and agony to be relinquished at the cheap price of rhetoric.” - Thomas Sowell
“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.” Phyllis Diller
“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.” Phyllis Diller
- Amazee Dayzee
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Joy: Took a road trip to get some really good ice cream that was an hour away from me.
Sorrow: Its giving me stomach issues but it is so worth it.
Sorrow: Its giving me stomach issues but it is so worth it.
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My sincere condolences Cunning, that's a pretty rotten week.
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- Amazee Dayzee
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Joy: I realized why I'm have pain issues that radiate from my left buttock down to my leg.
Sorrow: Its because of work and I need to figure out a way to minimize it.
Sorrow: Its because of work and I need to figure out a way to minimize it.
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I ran into a neighbor at the Post Office, someone I hadn't seen in six months. BJ's a nifty older lady (81), very spry, funny, and active. Whenever Sophie and i walked the neighborhood, her three little feet always sped up in hopes of finding BJ out working on the lawn. They were big pals. So we did a lot of reminiscing.
- Amazee Dayzee
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I'm sure it is still hard to think about Sophie after her death. You will get through it. Just take it one day at a time.
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Thanks, Amazz. It's a process.
On the other hand, my eldest daughter is here from LA now so lot's of energy. She has a new job in the Pasadena school system and already great adventures.
On the other hand, my eldest daughter is here from LA now so lot's of energy. She has a new job in the Pasadena school system and already great adventures.
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It’s so hard to lose pets. Hope you continue to find healing, Weston.
“Freedom has cost too much blood and agony to be relinquished at the cheap price of rhetoric.” - Thomas Sowell
“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.” Phyllis Diller
“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.” Phyllis Diller
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Thanks, trek. Fifteen-sixteen years with a dog imprints you pretty deeply. Sophie was so familiar to so many people - last week it was the Waste Management guys who stopped their big green and yellow truck to talk about her. They always made their curcuit on Tuesday mornings and, after a time, they would stop to talk and give her a biscuit even if we weren't right at a pick-up house. With her bright sheltie expresion and missing left forepaw, Sophie had a way of bringing out the kindness in others. Losses, though, are part of life ...
- Amazee Dayzee
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Indeed that they are no matter how much we don't want them to be. We have to grin and bear it.
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But there are joys, too - picking up our youngest daughter this morning who's comin' in from Buffalo, NY. So, we'll have both the girls for a few days.
- Amazee Dayzee
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Nervousness: Going back to work tonight and wearing different shoes. I am hoping that they will prevent my back from hurting.
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Hope they work, Dayzee
“Freedom has cost too much blood and agony to be relinquished at the cheap price of rhetoric.” - Thomas Sowell
“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.” Phyllis Diller
“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.” Phyllis Diller
- CunningFox
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Joy: Saw my American cousins for the first time in three years today.
- Amazee Dayzee
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Did you go over to America or did they come over to Scotland?
- Welsh Halfwit
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Or did you finally agree to pay for the skype call? (Kidding, Cunning, kidding!)
- Harry Johnathan
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I'm beginning to wonder if I have bipolar disorder
Sarah was afraid, so she lied and said, “I did not laugh.” But [The LORD] said, “Yes, you did laugh.” - Genesis 18:15 (NIV).
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I can't say too much about bipolar disorder save for the fact that I don't believe I have it.
I DO, however, have times where I don't want to do anything or go anywhere or write anything that could easily be taken as a sign of depression or withdrawal that mimics bipolar. It is, you might say, a similar state of mind.
I would never say you don't have it, H. That would be an absurd statement. But it's believed that it affects no more than three percent of Americans at the moment and shares a lot of characteristics with Stress (which can cause bipolar. That's how close they are to each other.) So there's ninety-seen percent chance you haven't got it, my friend.
The trouble with having so much information at our fingertips is that we'll often look for what's causing a headache and come up with the wrong answer that's a more well known problem that the headache matches a symptom of and go with that. If you want to find out for sure you need to talk with someone. Don't ask the internet. We can support but we don't know the answers without knowing the right questions.
I DO, however, have times where I don't want to do anything or go anywhere or write anything that could easily be taken as a sign of depression or withdrawal that mimics bipolar. It is, you might say, a similar state of mind.
I would never say you don't have it, H. That would be an absurd statement. But it's believed that it affects no more than three percent of Americans at the moment and shares a lot of characteristics with Stress (which can cause bipolar. That's how close they are to each other.) So there's ninety-seen percent chance you haven't got it, my friend.
The trouble with having so much information at our fingertips is that we'll often look for what's causing a headache and come up with the wrong answer that's a more well known problem that the headache matches a symptom of and go with that. If you want to find out for sure you need to talk with someone. Don't ask the internet. We can support but we don't know the answers without knowing the right questions.
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The problem is that my family already has a history with bipolar disorder (my uncle and my mom both have it, or in my uncle's case had it.) I really hope that you're right though and that I don't have it, mental illness isn't some aesthetic or quirk, it's just suffering and I wish I could just make it go away.
Sarah was afraid, so she lied and said, “I did not laugh.” But [The LORD] said, “Yes, you did laugh.” - Genesis 18:15 (NIV).
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Family history is not a small factor in determining inclinations towards various ailments (diabetes, heart and liver diseases, asama, etc.), but real diagnosis requires evaluation by a professional. Hope you can find such help, either for reassurance that you don't have it or treatment options. Very good luck, Harry.
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- Amazee Dayzee
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Hope: Got brand new shoes today that seem to fit me PERFECTLY so I am hoping they help with my muscle aches.
- CunningFox
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They're over visiting us. They usually come every two years, but couldn't last year because of travel restrictions.Amazee Dayzee wrote: ↑Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:17 pm Did you go over to America or did they come over to Scotland?
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Well, welcome to `em!
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Hope that you all have a really nice time then and enjoy it!
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Happy Fourth of July - and stay safe. People seem to be shooting off more than firecrackers these days.