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Thursday gratitudes…. Posted by Cindy on 4/16/2026, 12:47 pm Please share!!

Thursday Gratitudes Posted by Delta on 4/16/2026, 8:19 pm, in reply to "Thursday gratitudes…." My oldest grandson called me about 11:30 last night to say he had just finished his several-hour-long proctored test after getting off work and passed. I guess I was the only one he knew who was up at that time of night, and he was very excited. That was the last step to starting the new job and getting closer to his family and friends. They have moved him around so much over the past two years, every two to three months, that he hasn't even gotten to make new friends, nor has he really had any time off; he has used vacation days to move. He was also on the road so much that sometimes he didn't see his little family for a week at a time. He liked the job but not the travel or moving. My daughter has decided that she needs a Medical Power of Attorney. I am not happy that she needs one, but twice when she has had a seizure, she has been able to barely pass the test, where they take the decision away and have to transport her, and she came too combative and did not want to go anywhere. During her sane times, she knows that she needed to have gone. My husband says he feels more like himself today than he has in ages. Paula's pictures and descriptions. Ken is doing better with the nerve stim. Chidyh is doing better since surgery. Mr. Carlson is doing better and has a colon surgery scheduled.

Beverly Posted by Beverly on 4/17/2026, 8:04 am, in reply to "Thursday Gratitudes" This is such good news about your grandson! I love that he called you right away. Glad he knew that you were awake!!!!

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Mine Posted by Paula on 4/16/2026, 4:37 pm, in reply to "Thursday gratitudes…." I'm in Paris! Another debacle made me almost miss my train. It was scheduled for 5:30 this morning. I was out the door at 5:25. No taxi. I checked the app to see.wherr he was only to see that he had picked me up and we were 10 minutes from the train station. He scammed me but I got in touch with the company and they immediately redeposited my $25! Luckily there was a taxi driving by and I hailed it. THEN, when I came out of the Paris train station to find a taxi, another scammer approached .e.for a ride. These guys hang out at airports and train station and offer to take you right away...no line. I told him to get lost because I'm aware of.this scam. They charge you like double the rate but you don't know that until you reach your destination. That almost happened to me the first time I flew to Paris. It was tempting to go with him but all my radar was up. I learned later that it is a thing. But, I'm here. So nice to see familiar landmarks,boulangeries, patisseries! The Airbnb is wonderful! It's 40 stairs up. I had counted on weighing a lot less and being in shape. Well, we know how that turned out... Fortunately, the host carried my bags up. The place is awesome. Wonderful view out the windows, timbered ceilings, great bathroom and comfy bed. Kitchen is well-equipped. I've done 2 loads of laundry and went to the grocery store. Stopped and got dinner on the way back. I have stayed in this area most of my visits but, I'm so directionly challenged, I still have to use Google maps! Paris now let's you take a doggy bag so I have dinner for tomorrow. Here's some pics from the day. The mountains are.from the trai heading to Paris from Milan. Travel is so much harder for me now .the weight, my elbows, being so out of shape. I'm eating the end of my traveling. I hope to retire in 2 years. I won't have the money to do this anymore. I have seen more places than I ever could have imagined. Lucky and blessed but the old mare aint what she used to be (hello mom!)..LOL

The picture are wonderful. Posted by Beverly on 4/17/2026, 8:13 am, in reply to "Mine " I could get the feel of where you are.Love the apartment. 😊🙂😀 I am loving to be following you on this trip. Soak it in sweetie !!

Love these pics…. Posted by Cindy on 4/17/2026, 1:50 am, in reply to "Mine " Your apartment is cute! Love seeing that! I also love seeing pics of your food but I have no idea what you are eating! It sure looks good!

The apt is lovely! Posted by Delta on 4/16/2026, 7:52 pm, in reply to "Mine " The 40 steps would kill my back and hips. I am so happy that you can still do them, still travel. I love traveling with you, too.

*****NEARING...not EATING Freudian slip.**** Posted by Paula on 4/16/2026, 4:40 pm, in reply to "Mine " I

My five… Posted by Cindy on 4/16/2026, 1:11 pm, in reply to "Thursday gratitudes…." 1. Ken’s surgery seems to be a success! They told us to wait until day 3 to get a really good indicator of things as the surgery site will be sore. But we are very hopeful and so far things are still so much better than they were. Thank you God! 2. Time off with Ken. You all know how much I love my job - but I could get used to this!! 2 more years and then I will retire. 3. Being able to live off Ken’s social security and being able to save mine and my paychecks from work! Delta mentioned just living on one social security check and I was doubtful-but I have been able to do it this first month! Thanks Delta for the idea! 4. Having enough. So grateful. 5. This day and all it has to offer. Thank you God for all your blessings.

Cindy Posted by Beverly on 4/17/2026, 8:18 am, in reply to "My five…" I am SO glad that Ken is doing so well!!😊😊😊 It's beautiful how much you cherish time being together with Ken.🩷🩷🩷

So glad he is feeling better. Posted by Paula on 4/16/2026, 4:03 pm, in reply to "My five…" Hope it just keeps getting better and better.

So happy that the Posted by Delta on 4/16/2026, 2:51 pm, in reply to "My five…" stim seems to be working so well for Ken!!! Although I didn't mean that you had to live on one paycheck, it is wonderful that you can, and you are saving yours for that rainy day. Now you know that you COULD retire any moment if you had to and make it. That should be a comforting thought. It also means that if something happened to one of you, the other would be ok. So many couples can live off their social security together, but when something happens to one of them, they can't pay all the bills with just one check. I am so glad that the experiment worked for you and that you now have some extra money in the bank. Retirement, when it is all you do, can get boring. Take up or revisit a hobby or a sideline job that you can continue to do to stimulate your mind.

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