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Saturday Gratitude... Posted by Joan on 1/10/2026, 7:01 am

My five… Posted by Cindy on 1/10/2026, 3:32 pm, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." 1. All the thoughts, prayers, and well wishes from you girls regarding my request for prayers. They are so appreciated. Ken and I were going to see Bill today but Ken broke down and said he doesn’t think he can. I told him it was perfectly ok to remember Bill the way he was and I would do whatever he wants. For now we are not going to see him. 2. The snow we got yesterday is melting today. 36 degrees and sunny. I’ll take it. 3. Kailo pain patch is doing a nice job of keeping the pain in my hip down. So grateful. 4. Naps. Love them. 5. All you sweet ladies on this board! Love you all so much!

Prayers Posted by Cindyh on 1/11/2026, 7:12 pm, in reply to "My five…" For you and Ken and hope he’s dealing with this better. I’m sure it’s very hard

Cindy... Posted by Joan on 1/10/2026, 7:30 pm, in reply to "My five…" So glad the kailo patch is keeping the pain down in your hip. I know when my hip hurts, it's grueling to try and walk or even sleep for me. Continued prayers for Bill, Ken, and you. That's tough! Love you, too! Love you posting the Thought for the Day. I look forward to it every morning, I really do!

Thank you Joan… Posted by Cindy on 1/11/2026, 1:43 am, in reply to "Cindy..." (((((HUGS)))))

Mine Posted by Paula on 1/10/2026, 11:55 am, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." Baked scallops gratin was delish Making Coq Au Vin again tonight. Cutting way back on the rosemary and thyme (just remembered I have Herbes de Provence...may try that instead), using a stronger type of onion, adding more carrots and only using thighs. I used breasts and thighs last time and the thighs were tastier. Never would have thought I'd eat thighs. I slept until after 10 this morning! I left Bill a note asking him to feed the dogs when it was 2AM and I was still wide awake. 4th handyman came out and sent a quote that is less than HALF of the one guy was going to charge. He is Israeli and I love hearing him talk. Cindy, he kind of looks like a younger Ken. He gave me the name of a roofer who he has used and whose charges are reasonable. Went to the office and unpacked the artwork I had delivered there. Love it as much as I thought I would!

I used to think the same but Posted by Cindyh on 1/11/2026, 7:14 pm, in reply to "Mine" I love thighs!! So flavorful and juicy! Your food sounds so good

Paula... Posted by Joan on 1/10/2026, 7:24 pm, in reply to "Mine" Baked scallops gratin and coq au vin both sound delicious! So nice you were able to leave a note for Bill, so you could sleep until 10! Sounds like you needed it. When you have time, would love to see a picture of your new artwork.

Paula.... Posted by Beverly on 1/11/2026, 1:32 am, in reply to "Paula..." I didn't want to burden you all with my transition, I think I feel lonely and sad and depressed. I think of Murray dearly and daily. Physically, I feel stronger and slowly improving which is good. This food change of going dairy is really hard. I could go on. I should share more. Thank you, love you, Paula.

OOPS I put this in the wrong place. Sorry Joan. Posted by Beverly on 1/11/2026, 1:34 am, in reply to "Paula...." I am doing this on a regular basis. Posting in the wrong spot.

This was meant for Paula.. Posted by Beverly on 1/11/2026, 1:35 am, in reply to "OOPS I put this in the wrong place. Sorry Joan." My brain is much lately.

So funny!…. Posted by Cindy on 1/10/2026, 3:33 pm, in reply to "Mine" Love that your handyman looks like a younger Ken! You will have to sneak a picture of him if he comes to work for you!

mine Posted by Beverly on 1/10/2026, 11:44 am, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." - Gastro PA says I don't need to take one of my medications anymore! Insurance wouldn't cover it anymore. - Princess Molly KK slept on top of me last night. I smiled when I woke up and saw her. - It was in the 50's on Thursday. I jumped into the car and did a bit of shopping. - we had a big wind storm... it took a big tree down on my street. Thankfully no one was driving thru at that point. They managed to clear the road by the end of the day. You wonderful ladies. I love all of you.

Beverly... Posted by Joan on 1/10/2026, 7:16 pm, in reply to "mine" That's wonderful you don't have to take one of your medications anymore. Nice! I loved you saying you jumped into the car and went shopping. I hope you bought something special for yourself!

Love hearing Posted by Paula on 1/10/2026, 11:59 am, in reply to "mine" "I jumped in the car and...." Bev, you seem to be doing so well. Just know that you can talk about Murray and loss and all that stuff if you want to.

Cinq Choses Pour Moi Posted by Krista on 1/10/2026, 9:30 am, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." 1) reading Joan's grats. SUCH A POSITIVE WAY TO START THE DAY! Joan is overflowing with gratitude and it's one of the many things I love about you, Joan 2) Ray is up and at 'er! Kitchen is painted. He is putting up a shelf this morning and crown mouldings left to do then move stuff back in. The goal is to have things OUT OF THE WAY and tidy and Ray's great about organizing 3) we're off to Ray's sister Margie's this afternoon for a little family dinner. They are having a chili "bar" so that will work well for me! I made an ambrosia dessert with cool whip, sour cream, canned mandarins and pineapple, coloured mini marshmellows and coconut. I added blueberries instead of cherries. Smells divine! 4) marking small items off my "to do" list 5) habit of writing down everything I eat even when it's over the top

Oh, Krista... Posted by Joan on 1/10/2026, 7:12 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" Thank you for your kind words! You humble me! I love how you are in the habit of writing down everything you eat. You are my hero! I love ambrosia salad, and now you made me hungry for it. LOL! Before I forget, the grocery store where I shop is stocking Tim Horton coffee for a limited time. It was too expensive for me, but then, the decaf version went BOGO. Still expensive, but how could I pass that up? I couldn't. It's delicious, and whenever I have a cup, I toast you!

Send that man to me!!! Posted by Paula on 1/10/2026, 11:57 am, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" You two got so lucky with each other!

Krista Posted by Beverly on 1/10/2026, 11:48 am, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" How great to have a newly painted kitchen. I bet it brightens up the room, even if it's the same color. Nice... a family dinner!!! Writing the food you eat is always helpful.

Five for me... Posted by Joan on 1/10/2026, 7:05 am, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." 1. Met with the head of the religious education program where I volunteer. She was open to suggestions/changes about the lessons that begin soon. We are blessed to have her. 2. Taco Bell - I love their cantina chicken bowl for 330 calories. 3. I ordered a package of arch supports for my ballerina flats from Amazon for $5.00. Can't beat that, right? 4. In Congress, the House passed a bill to extend the ACA credits for 3 years. Now, it's up to the Senate. My heart goes out to the people who depend on the ACA subsidies. They're suffering right now. 5. FSF family and friends! I pray for all of you, your families, your friends in my daily prayers... and thank you for praying for me! Maintenance is a forever endeavor!

There appears to be a slight crack Posted by Paula on 1/10/2026, 12:06 pm, in reply to "Five for me..." in the red wall. I sure hope so. I don't understand why no one is intervening ie bombing ships that may or may not be drug vessels, kidnapping a leader (tho corrupt he may be) and saying he's going to manage the country and oil now), tearing down part of our true national symbol...the White House, putting his name on the KENNEDY Center. Surely MOST, if not ALL, violates.the Constitution!!!! Oh geese! Crazy times.

Joan Posted by Beverly on 1/10/2026, 11:52 am, in reply to "Five for me..." It's very nice to have someone be open to new ideas!!! I am glad the House passed the ACA too. I hope Senate will pass it too... we'll see. I love the thought of your ballerina shoes!

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