Brain,
So sorry to hear about Goldie...I hope that your other Little Ones can work through their grief. It's so difficult when one of our pets passes...

Jan,
I am so sorry that you had to go through this. I'm proud of you for going through all of it with your head held high. Good luck on getting a new position. I hope that you get the rest you need after this taxing ordeal.

This is a crazy month. On Mother's Day, my 28 yr old son is moving out to his new apartment. He's getting hitched at the end of the month, so we're busy with showers, planning the rehearsal dinner, etc. And my last child is graduating next week. She's decided to stay up in Cheeseheadland, and already has been offered a teaching position for summer school and for the fall.
We've been installing a pond in the yard, and doing lots of yard work. And now it's time to do the spring cleaning before the wedding.
Lots of changes afoot, which means lots more stress, so of course there's been more pain, spasms, etc. But I'm done chasing a dx, so I'm just taking my meds like I should and trying to rest when I crash. Also eating right, and losing weight, which is so good for the joints, muscles, etc.

Take care, everyone, and have a great week!