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I bet those two little ones love you to pieces. My children had a neighbor like that and I know the time he spent with them added to the wonderful adults they became. They are in their 30's now and still have a special relationship with them. Hope you are feeling better.

No particular place but in the RV, with the dogs and my husband, camping. Love relaxing around the campfire, meeting new people (most campers are so friendly) and the sound of the rain on the roof of the camper.

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Well I did not go. The rehab transported my mom to the hospital with my dad. My husband stopped, on his way home from work, and picked up my dad's belongings. This actually may be a blessing because my dad is in regular hospital room and my mom will just stay overnight with him. This way there will be someone in and out of the room and can keep an eye on her. Have kept in touch with nurses. My dad does have pneumonia and the nurses feel he will be there for at least three days. Have contacted my brother, in California, and he is going to come home for a week. My husband, son and daughter (which is unusual) are all circling the wagon and making sure I get a break. In the meantime, I am grateful you are there to hear me vent and guide me. My quit has really been put to the test and so far it is secure!

Oh Sazerac, why am I so foolish? Wish you would have gotten to me before I left. I was there at 7:00 am this morning to get her. She was so mean, I sat out in the hallway and waited for her. The nurse even tried to calm her. I have dropped her with my dad and gone home. She will have to find her way home. I do understand that they are scared and afraid of losing control. What I don't understand is why she does not care that she has a caring daughter. Oh the saga continues. The nursing home just called and they are sending my dad back to the hospital because he is sick. They need me to get his things out of rehab and retrieve my mom because she can not ride in the ambulance to the hospital.

Though it has been in my thoughts overwhelmingly, for the past week, I am not smoking. I have been able to wrap my brain around the fact that this is just a test of my resolve. My parents are both sick now. My mom became sick at the beginning of the week and I have been running between her home and the rehab to take care of both. My dad seems to have given up and was diagnosed with pneumonia. He has quit eating and I have been trying to make some of his favorites and take it into him but it hasn't helped. I had been trying to get my mom into the doctor but she would refuse. I finally took her to the emergency room yesterday and they admitted her. She is very weak and has RSV and they are concerned about her getting treatments for her lungs. Sitting in the emergency room, my mother said every cruel thing she could say. When they decided to admit her, she informed me she would never forgive me. The doctors encouraged me to leave her because she is very weak and her lungs are full of fluid. She called last night and said she expected me there this morning because she is signing herself out. I am up and dressed and ready to go. You know, I was a great kid. If I knew my parents would be so difficult in elderly years, I might have given them a little more trouble when I was younger. lol. I am trying to separate the childhood hurts and realize that their responses are coming out of fear. I am just venting to keep myself sane. I know there is nothing you can do to change the circumstance but you are my encouragement for success in quitting. You all always give me the words to keep me steady on this journey.

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Okay Opah. I am a little confused. Don't you go hunting for deer? Did you shoot a pig? You are talking about preparing pork.

That is great Opah. 5 days is almost through tough week. You can do this. Keep that quit going.

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IGT Don't get off the train because it is going to take you to beautiful destinations! I am so proud of my quit and each month quit I feel prouder. Just hang tough, these feeling will pass.

Oh my gosh Doreen. I was just going to post how much I am struggling lately. Now you got me peeing my pants again. My husband has had rotator cuff surgery on both his shoulders. He has a hard time reaching his back pockets. I always tell him that when he gets old, I will get him his personal wiper ?. I will definitely have to share this with him. Thanks for making my day!

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Boy Jack, I was complaining about our six inches. With wind and cold it has been a mess. I really think you must be crazy to retire somewhere where it is so cold.

I feel the same as you Tammy. I know you are so far away but feel so close at heart. I love reading your blog and following your journey. Congratulations on 7 months.

Boy Jane, I am really missing your sparkle and humor. I really hope you find you way back to us!!!!!!!

Must be having a senior moment. For some reason, I posted twice. I actually really needed the double Nope today!!!!?

She is still a Capricorn. It feels pretty good. Had a few close days there. I bet you are having fun. I have a feeling your are a pretty awesome mom!

If her birthday is today, that is my birthday too. Teenagers are challenging and the time will go fast now. That place does look fun. Hope she has a very special day!

Is she celebrating a birthday? Looks like a fun and most likely expensive place.