Thanks, Anacrusis. I love the kind energy. I hope you're doing well.

Mrs. D., I'm glad you're able to have kitties. I can't have them - not really a cat person either, though I do enjoy my sister's cats. There's too much of a risk for Mycoplasma infections. Having already had one, I'd rather not repeat it!

Teresa, My Dad's been gone for 16 years now but his "voice" is still in my head every single time I write anything. Teachers. Oy.

Jana, Well, whatever you do, DON'T watch Melancholia. What a depressing, yet enthralling, movie. I don't know what my favorite Sci-Fi is. Star Trek is always first but after that, I don't know. I do so love The Last Mimzy but it ends with the kids floating up to a sky filled with a chemtrail. Not good.

Becky, I'm sure you realize that it's Mrs. D. and not me who has new kitties. That's an awful lot of kitties for one family. I don't think I could handle the vet bill let alone keeping them all straight. I would love another pet but it's not going to happen.

About a month ago, I went a different direction to go to the grocery store. I saw a yellow billboard with just the word "LOVE" on it. There was no obvious message other than that. It totally made my day. I now have the word and symbol up on my computer and walls. I smile every time I see them.

Annie,

I apologize for the mix up. That comes from reading too many posts and taking too many drugs to control my illnesses.

I just want you to know that there is so much to be thankful for and taking it day to day is a very hard thing to do but we have no choice. I too have been so depressed at the beginning of this journey but I'm lucky to have a partner that has stood by me (not to mentioned the furry babies). The only activity that I can do is housework (which I hate), I would much rather be outside playing in the dirt but my balance issues won't allow.

Please know that we are all thinking about you and hope for the best.

Becky
Southern Bell

Becky, I actually thought it was funny. My eyes get wonky some days and I can't even read a couple sentences on the computer. Your intent was perfect and I really appreciate it!!! I have also appreciated reading your recent posts. Talk about fierce! We have some pretty amazing people here.

Annie

Annie,

You are too kind, thank you. I feel so embarrased when I get my "mouth going before my brain gets going". And that's happening alot since these illnesses took over my life.

Believe me not only was I depressed but I am still mad as @*#% that this has happened to me. I was always a very independent person and these illnesses have taken that away from me. I fight that feeling everyday. I so want to get in my car (behind the steering wheel) and go shopping or to the plant store instead of getting in the passenger seat (because I can't drive anymore) and go to the grocery store. There's no reason to go shopping because I don't need anything more to go Krogering!

Anyway here I go again - yak, yak, yak. I always blame that on the southern part of me. My husband says I would talk to a fence post and when we had two dogs years ago (and only a couple of cats) and would walk them (the dogs not the cats) in the neighborhood, we would pass a fence he'd say "don't you want to stop and talk to the fence post". He's lucky to still be on this earth!

At least if I can make you smile I feel productive! Take care. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Becky
Southern Bell