aww geez!!!!

so much and such big muches (horrible English i know but i'm not in any mood to fix it my brain hurts today - migraine.)

but you know you are right one minute at a time. and also you are doing one thing at a time. your post is organized. i don't know if you feel organized. i sure would feel overwhelmed but it sounds like you are taking care of things.

good job taking care of things bing bing bing. job, dentist, dog-trainer, etc.

i wish there were a way to avoid running into all these people from your past.

are you living in the same area you used to live before? have you considered a relo? assuming it's doable $wise, i realize that you may have considered it and decided against. i do realize that it might be very difficult for you ... it is a lot of stress for one. for two, i wonder if perhaps better to have the good familiar stuff around you even if it means the bad familiar comes with it. but i thought i'd just toss it out there.

take care. was checking in for news about Trip mostly. I continue to focus on a good outcome of the tests and send good vibes for Trip.

(((hugs))) to you Hilary.

~ waves ~