a

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

I'm so glad the splint is making a difference for you! Stan used to get

migraines 2 - 3 times a week, and they brought life to a total

standstill for him. The worst part was the fear of getting one, I

think. Everything he planned, he had to take into consideration that he

might get a migraine and end up in bed. I'm so glad you aren't

relegated to that fate.

Luckily I'm no longer lugging packages to the post office. I have UPS

come right to my front door and pick them up. I couldn't do the

increased volume if I had to head to the post office daily and wait in

line for 30 minutes. It's a little more expensive, and I probably lose

a few bidders because my shipping cost has gone up, but they get

insurance on their packages included in the cost and they have a

tracking number. I'm so grateful for UPS!

I've already sold enough by far to qualify for insurance this month, so

I have one more month to go to do the same. I'll probably still have to

wait because of the pre-existing condition, but at least I'll have

coverage for my RA in the future. And if I have any complications, I

will have hospitalization.

They found out that Stan's mom has a blood clot. They've had her on

Coumadin for the past three days, so hopefully that's gone a long way

toward dissolving it. It's been a scary time for Stan, though. Me,

too. Hopefully she'll be out of the hospital soon.

Love,

Carol

[ ] Carol

Carol,

It sounds to me like you're on the road to getting the group insurance!

It

sounds like a lot of fun except for the trips to the post office and all

that packing and lugging. At least you're having fun doing it and it's

great to be able to find something to make money and have fun at the

same

time.

I'm sorry to hear about Stan's mom. I hope she will be ok. I will keep

her

in my prayers.

I have had a lot of improvement with the headaches. The splint is

really

helping and I'm very grateful. The though of living with chronic

headaches

was very scary. I feel so bad for anyone that suffers from migraines.

Before this I rarely got headaches, so I had no idea how debilitating

they

were. I go once a month to get my splint adjusted. I am almost back to

a

normal bite and hope to be able to ditch the splint in another 2 months.

I'm still on a TMJ diet which really is the pits, but at least I am

seeing

benefit, which makes it worth it.

I hope you get approved for the Humira and it helps. I sympathize with

the

stomach upset from the mtx.

a

> Isn't that the truth! I hope this is the last surgery, too.

> called be two nights ago and said Deb was doing OK but still too weak

to

> talk. Hopefully I'll hear something in the next couple of days.

>

> How are you doing? Any more improvement in your headaches?

>

> I'm so busy it's insane. I sold 40 items last weekend. I had to ship

> 24 Sunday night, then headed to S. Florida to buy 100 pair of boots /

> shoes and 500 more items of clothing. It's all overstock from high

end

> department stores, so I'm really happy with the quality. Today is my

> first day with a minute to breathe. I love it, but I'm sore and I

have

> a cold. I'm doing easy stuff this afternoon so I can rest.

>

> Stan's mom is in the hospital, and they think she has Heart Failure,

> just like they thought my mom had last Feb. They've done a stress

test,

> but don't have the results yet. Prayers would be appreciated for her,

> Ona .

>

> I've applied for the Humira and I'm waiting to hear back. Hopefully

> they'll accept me in the program and I'll be able to go on it. I'd

like

> to be able to cut back on the MTX. It make me sick to my stomach for

> two days, and that's the injectible (17.5). The rheumy says my blood

> work is OK, so as long as I can tolerate the nausea I can stay on that

> dose.

>

> I miss everyone and I do check in to make sure everyone is alright.

> It's great to have the group to come to when I have questions or need

a

> friend. Thanks, a!

>

> Love to all,

> Carol

[Guest guest]

a,

I hope you don't mind me butting in, but I read about your new home that

you're going to be moving to in Florida and I wish it was me. I would love to

move

there but it doesn't look like it's going to be any time soon. I've only been

to Naples to visit someone once. My in laws spend the winter on the east side

of Florida. The house sounds wonderful, what a great place to enjoy your new

grandchild. Congratulations on all your great news.

- Chicago

[Guest guest]

June,

Yes, I have talked about it for a long time. I¹ve talked about it every

year so no one believed we¹d actually do it. We didn¹t tell anyone of our

job/house hunting intentions except for my parents, who are already in

Florida during the winter. They have been going down for the winter for the

last 4 years. We stayed with them while we searched.

The house is a new one, 3 bedrooms 2 baths. It is a typical Floridian home

and is Pink stucco. It¹s the floor plan I¹ve always dreamed of. The pool

is not there yet, but when my house sells, it will be there. The house is

set up for one. There are sliding glass doors off of the master bedroom,

the living room and the kitchen, which all open to a screened porch, which

is where the pool will go. I¹m looking forward to opening my bedroom door

and working out my morning kinks in a pool. The house is in Naples, which

is in southwest Florida. We¹re about 20 minutes from the beach.

Have you ever been to Florida?

a

> What wonderful news and I am so happy for you. I know you have talked about

> this for a long time and now it is a reality. Tell us all about your house, is

> it a new one, just where in Florida? Enquiring minds need to know.

>

> Hugs

> June

>

>

[Guest guest]

You¹re not butting in . This is an open forum, so there is no butting

in. Don¹t stop dreaming

because you don¹t know what the future holds.

I honestly didn¹t expect this to happen for several more years when my

husband retired.

Maybe you could visit your in-laws and get a break from the cold? Last

year I spent the month of February

with my parents in Naples. That¹s how I got to know and love the area. We

actually planned on living

on the east coast, but found we loved Naples even more. Chicago must be

much worse than NJ as far

As winters.

a

a,

> I hope you don't mind me butting in, but I read about your new home that

> you're going to be moving to in Florida and I wish it was me. I would love to

> move

> there but it doesn't look like it's going to be any time soon. I've only been

> to Naples to visit someone once. My in laws spend the winter on the east side

> of Florida. The house sounds wonderful, what a great place to enjoy your new

> grandchild. Congratulations on all your great news.

>

> - Chicago

[Guest guest]

a,

Just wanted to add my congratulations on your new granddaughter and your move.

A good friend of mine just moved to Florida - a little north of Naples - and

just loves it. I am so happy for you!

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

I’m doing fairly well, thanks. The depression is much better with the

Remeron, and now I’m starting to lower the dosage. I’ve had a problem with

weight gain, and that’s the issue at hand now. I think the hormones are the

culprit, but the antidepressant has exacerbated the situation. We’re also

working on my thyroid levels. I was more active than ever from Oct to Dec

and I gained 25 lbs! I wasn’t eating any differently, and I was working

about 12 hrs a day. I am starting on Xenical tomorrow, and I hope it will

help. We’ve bumped up my thyroid, and we’re checking the levels in a month.

As for diet, I know you did well with your diet, a. Do you have any

tips? Anyone?

I love Naples! When I was a kid and I lived in Plantation (Ft. Lauderdale)

we used to take one night trips on the weekend to Naples. They were a

budget affair, just to go to the tranquil gulf beaches. They’re some of the

best memories of my childhood! Naples is beautiful Florida weather, without

the crowds of the east coast. Maybe this fall, after you’re long since

settled in and Deb is back in good health, I can stop by Ft Lauderdale, pick

up Debs, and we can come and see you for lunch or dinner. She’d be

comfortable in the SUV and it would be a lot of fun. I’ve wanted to meet

you for so long. Oddly enough, I’ll be heading to NJ in the next few weeks.

My timing is never right!

Well, you take it easy. Moving is hard for anyone, and much more so with

RA. Wishing you many blessed years in your new home…

Much love,

Carol

Re: [ ] I'm finally moved

Thanks Carol! I¹m in Naples on the west coast. I¹m VERY glad to be moved

in. It

was much harder than I imagined. How have you been feeling? I hope your

battle

with depression is getting better.

a

..

> Hi a, and welcome to Florida! What part of Florida have you moved to?

> I'd been inactive for quite a while and I missed out on the details.

> Anyway, I'll bet you're glad to be moved in now.

>

> Love,

> Carol

[Guest guest]

Carol,

I¹m glad the Remeron is helping. It¹s such a shame that many of our meds

have

such rotten side effects such as weight gain. I hope the doctor can figure

out what is going on.

To not be eating differently and your activity level being so high, it seems

it has to be med related.

Diet wise the only thing that I found that made a difference for me is

limiting my meats.

I rarely eat meat and my digestive system is happy about it. I¹ve also cut

out almost all dairy.

I eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits and stay away from processed

foods.

I know you¹re pretty careful about your diet too.

Naples is the most beautiful area I¹ve ever been in. We went exploring

today and found a really

nice beach that is handicapped accessible. It even has the beach

wheelchairs. It would be

great to meet you and Debs! I¹m looking forward to it.

a

> Hi a,

>

> I’m doing fairly well, thanks. The depression is much better with the

> Remeron, and now I’m starting to lower the dosage. I’ve had a problem with

> weight gain, and that’s the issue at hand now. I think the hormones are the

> culprit, but the antidepressant has exacerbated the situation. We’re also

> working on my thyroid levels. I was more active than ever from Oct to Dec

> and I gained 25 lbs! I wasn’t eating any differently, and I was working

> about 12 hrs a day. I am starting on Xenical tomorrow, and I hope it will

> help. We’ve bumped up my thyroid, and we’re checking the levels in a month.

> As for diet, I know you did well with your diet, a. Do you have any

> tips? Anyone?

>

> I love Naples! When I was a kid and I lived in Plantation (Ft. Lauderdale)

> we used to take one night trips on the weekend to Naples. They were a

> budget affair, just to go to the tranquil gulf beaches. They’re some of the

> best memories of my childhood! Naples is beautiful Florida weather, without

> the crowds of the east coast. Maybe this fall, after you’re long since

> settled in and Deb is back in good health, I can stop by Ft Lauderdale, pick

> up Debs, and we can come and see you for lunch or dinner. She’d be

> comfortable in the SUV and it would be a lot of fun. I’ve wanted to meet

> you for so long. Oddly enough, I’ll be heading to NJ in the next few weeks.

> My timing is never right!

>

> Well, you take it easy. Moving is hard for anyone, and much more so with

> RA. Wishing you many blessed years in your new home…

>

> Much love,

> Carol

[Guest guest]

New Jersey's lost is Florida's gain!

Carol mother of Esther

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

I am so happy that you were able to speak with Tess. I was so worried when I

called and they told

me that she was in serious condition. I guess that we are all probably driving

the hospital

receptionist crazy. Please keep us updated and tell Tess that prayers are still

coming her way.

Iris

--- a <paula54@...> wrote:

> I spoke to Tess and she is doing very well according to her doctors.

> Tess wishes she felt a little better, but that is to be expected so soon

> after surgery. She is still in ICU and may stay there until she is

> released, so she still doesn't have a phone in her room. Her main problem

> is back spasms that are worse than the surgery pain. She sends everyone a

> big hug and misses us all.

> a

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

a: Right now she and Bobby don't want to know, they want the

excitement of being told when it is born. Alot of her co-workers at

the hospital keep trying to convinve her it is easier to have

everything ready to go when you know the sex, but so far she doesnt

want to know. I just hope they don't slip and tell her, as working

there they will all know. I am kinda worried being in the job she is

about all she is exposed to,but she keeps telling me to stop being

such a worry wart.....can't help it ...it's my job....yes I feel

very blessed to have such great, smart,self sufficient kids,

especially when so many of our friends still have their older kids

still living at home.....but I am predjudice...lol...hugs a and

I hope you are getting your home just the way you want it.....how

close are you to the Deds? And do think you will get a chance to

meet her and Carol? hugs Kathi in OK

> You and Autumn are blessed to have such a wonderful relationship.

> It will only get better when the grandbaby arrives. My mom and I

had a

> rocky

> relationship when I was younger, but now we are like glue. I¹m

so lucky to

> have her. I wish all moms and daughters had relationships like

> that. Is Autumn going to find out if it¹s a girl or boy?

> a

>

>

> > Thanks June: It is much appreciated, I feel very lucky, Autumn my

> > daughter just bought a house about a mile from where I live, so

she

> > is very close. It is funny the way things change as your kids

grow

> > up, I was asways very close to my son, then he went to school,and

> > moved to Dallas, met his significant other and now I very rarely

see

> > him. Autumn was always closer to her dad growing up and she and I

> > did'nt see things alike. When she went away to school, we became

> > alot closer and even more so when she came home. Once they grow

up

> > and you don't have to be MOM it is so much nicer to be best

> > friends.....and that is what she has become, my best friend.

Having

> > her so close I will be able to have hands on my grandbaby, and we

> > have already discussed the no day care, with grandma and grandpa

so

> > close there is no reason for day care.....lol....thanks again

and I

> > did'nt mean to get so long winded there.....hugs Kathi in OK

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh a: I am so sorry. I know how hard it is to watch your best

friend getting ready to go to a better place. They bless us with

their love and affection and mean so much. You and she will be in my

prayers. I am happy you like your new home so much, and am praying

it will make your life alot easier......hugs and pryers Kathi in OK

> Kathi,

> I miss everyone too and will be back more regularly very soon.

Moving was

> much harder than I ever imagined.

> It seems like one thing after another has been making life

difficult, but I

> am starting to see my way though most problems.

> My worse problem right now is dealing with the reality that my dog

won¹t be

> with me much longer. She is very sick.

> They believe it is liver cancer. Many years passed her life

expectancy,

> I¹m blessed for each moment she is still here.

> It¹s hard to enjoy to much with her loss looming over us, but we

are trying.

> The weather is beautiful and I love it here.

> a

>

>

>

> > a: Thanks for both posts of encouragement...it is greatly

> > appreciated......I hope everything is going smoothly and you are

> > almost all set up....and of course enjoying yourself....we miss

> > you .....Kathi in OK

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

a, I know about your feelings right now about your dog, is almost 13,

has survived a cancer operation 2 years ago. Lately she is refusing to eat and

has lost a lot of weight. I am making special food and she lets me hand feed her

a little bit. It is so hard when I see her failing like this, especially when

she comes over and puts her head on my knee and looks at me with sad eyes as if

she is asking me to do something.

Hugs

June

-----

Oh a: I am so sorry. I know how hard it is to watch your best

friend getting ready to go to a better place. They bless us with

their love and affection and mean so much. You and she will be in my

prayers. I am happy you like your new home so much, and am praying

it will make your life alot easier......hugs and pryers Kathi in OK

> Kathi,

> I miss everyone too and will be back more regularly very soon.

Moving was

> much harder than I ever imagined.

> It seems like one thing after another has been making life

difficult, but I

> am starting to see my way though most problems.

> My worse problem right now is dealing with the reality that my dog

won¹t be

> with me much longer. She is very sick.

> They believe it is liver cancer. Many years passed her life

expectancy,

> I¹m blessed for each moment she is still here.

> It¹s hard to enjoy to much with her loss looming over us, but we

are trying.

> The weather is beautiful and I love it here.

> a

>

>

>

> > a: Thanks for both posts of encouragement...it is greatly

> > appreciated......I hope everything is going smoothly and you are

> > almost all set up....and of course enjoying yourself....we miss

> > you .....Kathi in OK

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your prayers Althea. It isn¹t easy to loose our furry friends.

We are enjoying every moment with her. Today we took her for a ride in the

car.

She just loves riding.

a

> I am so sorry to read about your dog. I know how you feel my

> friend. I have so many animals but each time one dies it is like

> one of my children died. I try to remember the good times and think

> about the fact that at least they aren't suffering anymore.

>

> Paws my last kitty to die had lymphoma cancer. We gave him chemo

> drugs to try and save him but it didn't work. I can't imagine the

> pain he was in.

>

> I am so sorry that your puppy is ill. Try adn think about he good

> times and spend some quality time with him/her before she goes. I

> sat with Paws everyday. Holding him and petting him.

>

> We try so hard to be brave in this cruel world but it isn't easy at

> all. My prayers are with you.

>

> God bless,

> Althea

[Guest guest]

June,

I remember when you went through this with . Where was her cancer?

I¹m sorry she is also loosing her appetite.

We took her back to the vet today and saw another vet in the office. I

liked her much better. They can¹t figure out what is going on because my

dog eats a lot, drinks fine but is loosing muscle mass and strength in spite

of a healthy appetite. Even her blood tests are almost normal. Only her

ALT liver enzyme is slightly elevated. Today they tested her thyroid and

retested the liver, and did a diabetes test.

What are you cooking for ? My Jawsie refused to eat dog food, but is

chowing down on chicken breasts. She also is eating beef hotdogs. I put

her supplements in the hot dogs and it¹s easier to get them down her.

I feel for you June. It is so painful to go through this. I really thought

the vet was going to tell me it was time to do the humane thing, but she

seems to think she¹ll be around awhile longer. The other vet didn¹t give

her a week and that was 10 days ago. She lost no more weight in those 10

days, so my cooking for her must be helping. Jawsie isn¹t in any pain and

still has her happy face.

a

> a, I know about your feelings right now about your dog, is almost

> 13, has survived a cancer operation 2 years ago. Lately she is refusing to eat

> and has lost a lot of weight. I am making special food and she lets me hand

> feed her a little bit. It is so hard when I see her failing like this,

> especially when she comes over and puts her head on my knee and looks at me

> with sad eyes as if she is asking me to do something.

>

> Hugs

> June

[Guest guest]

Kathi,

I think being surprised is much better than having everything ready. There

is nothing wrong

with yellow and white! My step daughter was pressured into finding out with

both of her kids,

but she refused. I can¹t blame you for being worried about the environment,

I would be too. I¹m

sure she will be extra careful, so try to relax and enjoy this time.

My house is coming along really nice. I¹m still in box land, but they are

slowly being emptied.

I¹m just happy to be here! I¹m about 2 hours from both Debs and Carol.

I¹m hoping to meet

both of them in the near future.

a

> a: Right now she and Bobby don't want to know, they want the

> excitement of being told when it is born. Alot of her co-workers at

> the hospital keep trying to convinve her it is easier to have

> everything ready to go when you know the sex, but so far she doesnt

> want to know. I just hope they don't slip and tell her, as working

> there they will all know. I am kinda worried being in the job she is

> about all she is exposed to,but she keeps telling me to stop being

> such a worry wart.....can't help it ...it's my job....yes I feel

> very blessed to have such great, smart,self sufficient kids,

> especially when so many of our friends still have their older kids

> still living at home.....but I am predjudice...lol...hugs a and

> I hope you are getting your home just the way you want it.....how

> close are you to the Deds? And do think you will get a chance to

> meet her and Carol? hugs Kathi in OK

[Guest guest]

a: It is great to see you posting......:>)..I am glad you are so

happy in Floridaland.....and I hope the weather treats you great!!!I

laughed so hard when you said surprises are better, as we had a

shocker yesterday.....Autumn had her first sonogram(helps having

friends in a hospital).....anyway the tech got really quiet, which

scared the mess out of me....then she started laughing her head

off....I was close to tears, thinking oh no!!! Anyways she said

Grandma look close...do you know what you are looking at???? I said

it looks like two gummie bears to me.....then the shock

hit...key ....oh my God there is 2!!!!!! One little gummie bear in

the upright position and the other in the down position with it's

head looking like it is laying on the other's behind....two sacks,

two heartbeats.....and lots of shock.....It is amazing to me the

technology that is now available.....Marissa is 10, and I had a

sonogram, but much later and not really alot of detail....the newer

technology is so clear, it is amazing......they are much to little

to see the sex, which was fine with both of us......the only twins

in our family is 3 generations ago, so this possibility never

crossed our minds, but apparently from what the doc said yesterday,

multiples are becoming much more common.....it was a true

shocker....Autumn is still in shock, me too!!!!! I jokingly said it

was a miracle and now it is not a joke.....my mom keeps

teasing ....saying Good things come to those that

wait....LOL....shock too, I guess....or maybe Judi is sending

something in her posts...so those in the group, better be

careful////lol.....I think I will be lighting alot of candles in the

next 7 months......hope you start feeling alot better in the great

Florida sun.....hugs Kathi in Ok

> Kathi,

> I think being surprised is much better than having everything

ready. There

> is nothing wrong

> with yellow and white! My step daughter was pressured into

finding out with

> both of her kids,

> but she refused. I can¹t blame you for being worried about the

environment,

> I would be too. I¹m

> sure she will be extra careful, so try to relax and enjoy this

time.

> My house is coming along really nice. I¹m still in box land, but

they are

> slowly being emptied.

> I¹m just happy to be here! I¹m about 2 hours from both Debs and

Carol.

> I¹m hoping to meet

> both of them in the near future.

> a

>

> > a: Right now she and Bobby don't want to know, they want the

> > excitement of being told when it is born. Alot of her co-workers

at

> > the hospital keep trying to convinve her it is easier to have

> > everything ready to go when you know the sex, but so far she

doesnt

> > want to know. I just hope they don't slip and tell her, as

working

> > there they will all know. I am kinda worried being in the job

she is

> > about all she is exposed to,but she keeps telling me to stop

being

> > such a worry wart.....can't help it ...it's my job....yes I feel

> > very blessed to have such great, smart,self sufficient kids,

> > especially when so many of our friends still have their older

kids

> > still living at home.....but I am predjudice...lol...hugs a

and

> > I hope you are getting your home just the way you want it.....how

> > close are you to the Deds? And do think you will get a chance to

> > meet her and Carol? hugs Kathi in OK

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Twins and being a twin is fun. Sharon and I are identical twins -she is lucky-

No RA. We just celebrated our 50th birthday - surprisingly together and we are

celebrating mom's day today together with mom. You will have fun.

Love,

> My girlfriend had twins last year. You are in for a treat. I am

> glad though that it was her and not me...so much work. They had

> their first birthday yesterday and it was so much fun. They each

> had their own little birthday cake and did they make a mess out of

> it.

>

> I know you will enjoy them a lot. Start now buying those diapers as

> they will be needed and a stock pile makes a great display at the

> baby shower.

>

> Congrats...

>

> God bless,

> Althea

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Tess. I miss her terribly. She was my best friend and companion.

I really do believe there is a Rainbow Bridge too and it gives me great

comfort

to imagine her playing with all of her buddies, waiting for the day we are

together again.

Thanks for the hugs.

Love you,

a

> Dear, Sweet a...I'm sorry about the loss of your Buddy. I do

> believe there really is a Rainbow Bridge or something very special in

> Heaven for God's loving creatures that give so much to us.

> Sending you lots of hugs...

>

> ((((((((((((((a))))))))))))))

>

> All my love....

>

> Tess

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Barb. I¹ve seen many of the online sites, and they are very

comforting. I was pleasantly surprised when the vet gave us a sympathy card

with the story of Rainbow bridge. My furbaby was also a part of my family

and she will be missed very much.

Thanks again Barb.

a

> a,

> I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your furbaby. It is so

> awfully hard to lose our dear pets. I know that all of my pets have been like

> my own

> children. They bring us unconditional love at all times. Who could ask for

> more then that? There are some wonderful sites online for the rainbow bridge.

> I

> hope that you find one that gives you some peace. Take care. Barb

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Noreen,

Thanks Noreen. I know she is waiting for me and is very happily romping in

fields of flowers.

That thought makes it easier to accept her passing. I¹ve had many pets in

my life, but this one was my shadow and best friend. Even when she was so

sick, she still found the strength to follow me from room to room. Her

unconditional love will be with me always.

a

> I'm so sorry about the loss of your companion, a. If you know about

> the " Rainbow Bridge " , that pets cross over, I'm sure you know that she is

> now healthy and waiting for you.

>

> It's hard for non pet owners to understand just how much a part of your

> heart animals are. You have my sympathies, and tears.

>

> Noreen

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh a: Somehow I missed your post when reading back....I am so

sorry, about your loss.....Having a mini farm I understand how much

this loss means..I truly feel that they give us unconditional love

and understanding, sometimes more than out two legged friends that

there is a large hole left when they leave......sending hugs and

thoughts to you......Kathi in OK

> Dear, Sweet a...I'm sorry about the loss of your Buddy. I do

> believe there really is a Rainbow Bridge or something very special

in

> Heaven for God's loving creatures that give so much to us.

> Sending you lots of hugs...

>

> ((((((((((((((a))))))))))))))

>

> All my love....

>

> Tess

[Guest guest]

You are in my prayers. It is always hard to lose a " family member " - especially

one who gives and receives love so unconditionally. You will know when it is

time to get that new furbaby.

Love,

[Guest guest]

So sorry to read about your dog dying. I would have sent this to you

privately but I don't know your e-mail addy now.......Hope this helps.

Love ya, Carol

Click on left hand side.....Pets in Heaven

Will God let us have our beloved pet's in heaven?

http://www.audirsch.com/mizpah/FrontPage.html

[Guest guest]

Carol,

Thanks so much for the site. It is a good site that brings comfort to

anyone who has lost a beloved buddy.

Right now I¹m using paula54@... for an email address, but in a few

weeks I¹ll be changing it when I change my ISP.

I hope everyone is well and Esther is managing ok on her ankle.

a

On 5/27/04 11:07 PM, " Esther Finlaw " <honeynut@...> wrote:

> So sorry to read about your dog dying. I would have sent this to you

> privately but I don't know your e-mail addy now.......Hope this helps.

> Love ya, Carol

>

> Click on left hand side.....Pets in Heaven

>

> Will God let us have our beloved pet's in heaven?

> http://www.audirsch.com/mizpah/FrontPage.html

>

>

[Guest guest]

Wow! You have had a really exciting day. I am glad to hear that the firefighters

got it under

control with as little damage as possible. I didn't know that I had natural

talent for the broad

jump but when and I were out on the porch watching some of the storms last

week, a bolt of

lightening was so close to my house that I jumped out of my shoes about five

feet back. We haven't

had any damage in our neighborhood but in the north part of town a lot of people

were without

power for several days and there was a lot of damage to businesses.

Speaking of living in a vacation spot...When my funds arrive, I have already

planned a visit to

Carol and Debs. Are you in the same area? We could have a mini convention. I can

imagine how much

you miss your grandchildren. We still want to move to Arkansas/Missouri but I

can't stand the

thought of leaving Sky and the little one on the way, not to mention my kids.

I wish you blue sky days ahead and hope that you get that new chair soon! Iris

--- a <paula54@...> wrote:

> We1re pretty settled. We won1t be completely settled until our house up

> north goes to settlement and I can buy some furniture!!!! If all goes well,

> in a few weeks I can go buy a nice comfy computer chair and will enjoy being

> on the computer much more. Today was a very harrowing day. We were out on

> our porch and just 10 feet away a lightning bolt came out of nowhere and hit

> the ground right in front of us. It started a patch of trees on fire, which

> my husband and neighbor quickly put out with their hoses. While standing

> there hosing the trees, we see another fire a few hundred yards away in a

> wooded patch bordering our neighborhood. By the time the 2 guys got there

> with fire extinguishers, it was to big to do anything about. It has been so

> dry here but we were lucky that the wind was blowing the other way and the

> fire department was able to contain it before any homes were destroyed.

> They didn1t mess around. They had planes dropping water and bulldozers

> making a fire path.

> I think I am still in shock. That lightning bolt was to close for comfort

> with no warning. I1m just glad it happened on a Sunday when everyone was

> home.

>

> My family has mixed emotions about us moving, but they really are happy for

> us because they know we1ve talked about it for years and we finally did it.

> 1s mom, dad and brother are coming to stay with us this week, and that

> makes it nice. I think my family looks at it as if they have a new vacation

> home LOL! We all talk on the phone a lot, so at least we are always in

> touch. The worst of it for me is missing my 2 grandchildren.

> My DIL sends pictures, but that is a small consolation. Hopefully they will

> come visit soon. My parents are here 6 months out of the year, so it

> doesn1t matter that we moved, we still see them the same amount of time.

> They will be back here in October.

>

> All in all, it is going better than I expected. I haven1t even gotten lost!

> Finding my favorite stores all over again can be challenging, but it is an

> adventure. It is so nice knowing I won1t have to put up with ice and snow

> again. But no one warned me about the lightning!

> a

>

> > a,

> >

> > Thank you so much! Are you all settled in now and how has your family taken

to

> > the move? Hugs to

> > you. Iris

>

>

>

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