Well, its taken me some time to read but I'm glad I came to this thread to catch up with you all!

I've thought lots about our Lara and come back here to check for her... I imagine, like so many of us... she'll wander back soon ...

We all have to go on "walkabouts" from time to time

I've moved (AGAIN!!!) ... closer to the ocean - when the Fall leaves drop, I'll be able to see it a bit!

I'm working a ton which has resulted in not seeing my Grand-daughter near as much as I used to. I had to make a choice as my funds are very low and there are times I really have to suck it up ....

Work is exceptionally challenging as I'm back in retail (what I know best, is what I keep saying... but seriously, I know lot more than that!!). Customers and the "odd" co-worker drain a lot of my healthy energy. I often am confronted with anger and ignorance which brings the depression demon close to the surface.

Sleep is my health ticket these days ... when work doesn't interfere. I have lost 20 pounds over the last 6 months (due to my diagnosis of Diabetes 2) and have a goal of another 20 in 6 months. Results - I feel better, walk farther, sing with more breath support (!!) ... and weigh the bad out with the good