The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"

Saturday Gratitude... Posted by Joan on 6/27/2026, 6:53 am

mine Posted by Beverly on 6/27/2026, 11:27 am, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." Mike and the grandkids came over and cleaned out the garage. Many things gone to Goodwill, trash, recycling. It looks great. Some of Murray's things to.. it was sad. Mike's good friend, Ron, took Murray's smoker... love it. He brought me honey and maple syrup as a thank you. A couple weeks ago two women came over and did some planting and sprucing up in the garden. It looks nice. Got the car battery started with AAA. But, my sciatica is screaming at me at times. PT isn't helping as much as I'd like. I don't know what's next. You wonderful ladies!!! I love you so much.

It is good that Posted by Delta on 6/29/2026, 9:23 pm, in reply to "mine" Mike and crew got your garage spruced up for summer, and your garden is looking nice. We had AAA one year, but my husband didn't see the need for it, said that other than getting a discount at Disney, we didn't use it for anything. However, I as a woman, felt safer driving because I knew there was someone to come help me out. I am glad that you had it to jump your battery. Drive that baby around the block a few times a week to keep that battery charged. I hope that you get some relief from your sciatica soon. The only thing that ever helps mine is to bend over from the waist as far as I can and just let my arms hang there. That is because of the way that my nerve gets pinched; it gets it off, might not help you at all, and it is getting to be a balance issue too. Feel better soon.

I need a cleaning crew! Posted by Cindyh on 6/28/2026, 8:21 am, in reply to "mine" My SIL has someone come in and deep clean one time a month. That makes it easy for her to keep it up. She’s had her for years so all she charges her is 80.00. Wish I could find someone like that She does the showers Windows floors Dusts etc

Cleaning crew Posted by Joan on 6/27/2026, 7:04 pm, in reply to "mine" I wish I could find someone to come over and clean my garage! I'm jealous!

Mine Posted by Paula on 6/27/2026, 9:49 am, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." Bought more than I should have with Prime Days but it was all stuff I needed and would have bought anyway (maybe not all at once though) except for body cream that's supposed to help with crepey skin. Pick up at Walmart. So easy. Time set for 9:00 this morning. Made it through a full capacity work week. 18 slots, 18 clients. 15 would be easier but would end up being almost $1000 less a month and I am trying to pay off a cc. Besides, 18 can easily become 15 with cancellations. Training with the dogs this afternoon. Very little progress. I thought it would break my heart to sell my house but, if it wasn't for the dogs, I'd be ready. It needs so much work and Bill and I can't do any of it...even paint...and I don't have the money to fix it all. Sometime soon, I'm going to have a realtor come out and help me prioritize what I need to do to get it ready to sell in a year or so. Apartment living sounds dreadful but the house is only going to need more and more work. I'll rent a house if I can find one that is reasonable and will take my brood.

That last one is a big step Posted by Delta on 6/29/2026, 9:36 pm, in reply to "Mine " I thought it would break my heart but I am so ready to get out of this big monstrosity and get something managable. I would be find with a condo right now. The hardest thing to do is downsizing all my stuff. As long as we are just staying up there for a week at a time I can make do without some of the conveniences I have here but full time I think I would miss a few things that take up room. I am still hoping that I can do it. I hope that you find what you are looking for and can be happy that you sold your home. I know that you love it there so much.

Paula Posted by Cindyh on 6/28/2026, 8:18 am, in reply to "Mine " That’s a big step. And not an easy one to make I know. John and I talk about when we will potentially have to do something similar and what it would be etc. it’s hard and im sorry you are going through that.

Paula... Posted by Joan on 6/27/2026, 7:01 pm, in reply to "Mine " How are things going with your eyes since cataract surgery?

They are great. Posted by Paula on 6/28/2026, 9:01 am, in reply to "Paula..." My vision has improved so much. I don't even think I have a distance problem anymore (my distance prescription wasn't very strong) and can even read more things up close without glasses a bit better though I still need my readers most of the time. Thanks for asking.

Paula Posted by Beverly on 6/27/2026, 11:17 am, in reply to "Mine " I agree... pick up (and delivery for me) are wonderful! I am glad you are up to doing so many clients. I bet it's tough... it's progress. Sorry the training isn't going so well. I totally understand how home ownership gets harder as we grow older. Hugs, sweetie.

Five for me... Posted by Joan on 6/27/2026, 6:54 am, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." 1. Although I didn't buy much, it was fun watching the sales during Amazon Prime Days. My best purchase was a much needed new phone cover. 2. God's plan for me is better than my own. 3. Morning coffee 4. My next door gave us 7 mangoes from her mango tree. Sweet as candy. 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!

Yum on fresh mangos! Posted by Delta on 6/29/2026, 9:50 pm, in reply to "Five for me..." I was thinking thinky thoughts the other day that almost every story in the Old Testament is about God giving people what they need and trying to make their lives good, and in every incident they thought they knew what they needed better than he did and messed up his good works for them; over and over again. He would take his hand off them and let them live with their decisions a while and see what calamities befell them, then try again only to be met with the same thing in another generation. Then I thought, you know, I do the same thing. While he is trying to write my story, I keep stealing the pen and writing it myself. Very poorly, I might add.

Joan... Posted by Beverly on 6/27/2026, 11:19 am, in reply to "Five for me..." Prime days are fun, yes!! It's so nice to get some really fresh mangoes from a nice neighbor. Thanks for your prayers, sweet friend.

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