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These conjure complicated pictures for me. We often do not want to see ourselves reflected in the various mirrors that surround us; glass mirrors, other's eyes or their actions. I try to think of your meaning, but I can only see my own truth in them. Thank you for sharing them.

molly pop, Phil is right, of course. No apologizes are necessary. Life throws us curves and deep holes and we need to do what we need to in order to navigate them. Your friends here love and accept you and want you to do what's best. Who said, never apologize and never explain? You don't have to do either, unless you choose to. It's not our business, it's yours and Phil's. you are loved, girl. Know that and know you are in our hearts. Take good care of yourself. M

Agree with you and @Kitt Tim Hortons coffee is not what it was. Once the widow sold the business, it was done. It's swill now and their tea is awful. Local places and small restaurants make the best coffee and donuts.. not that I eat them any longer.

I left England as a young man. We moved to Canada where HM was our Head of State. She was beloved here by many. Her visits to this wonderful country always celebrated. She made 22 trips here over the years. Her loss, is as you say heart breaking. I was and am surprised at how this has affected me. We are lucky to have had her in our lives. She was a beacon and a light.

you choosing to accept help, to talk about the issue is what helped you. @kbois is right, you should be proud of yourself. I know all of this is miles out of your comfort zone but you did all the right things to stop your worry. Even if it had be decided you couldn't carry on at work, it needed to be addressed. Work is important, but the price should not be your peace of mind and health. Once I'm finished school, I will have a job that can support us. Then you'll have options; retire, work part time and/or volunteer somewhere. It will be your choice. Until then, know you are loved and I support you and your choices. Talk to me, talk to your boss. Don't wait. Trust that I am here to help and bear part of your burdens.

Sounds like you're on top of it. I hope you continue to improve and that your beloved doesn't end up with it.

Thank you. Now and again.

Lovely testament for your mom. I am sorry for your loss and at the same time, grateful for her release. I wish you strength and peace.

I'm sorry to hear you're ill. Take care of yourself, Fae.

you're right of course. Living includes dying. There isn't a choice in that. What we do with our time, is. How we love and care for others is a choice and the most important things we'll do. We cannot let knowing our ultimate fate, stop us from living everyday. It is built into us to work, to live and love. And since we are here, then we may as well. you have seen the worst in people, experienced much we never should in your life. Leave it now in the past and enjoy what we have today and tomorrow. xo

you're a bright light, boy!

I'm well, thank you, girl. "Not as well", doesn't sound too bad. I've no doubt you'll continue to improve the more you use this new skill. Rome was not built in a day ... or in a month. I don't think I need to say, "don't quit".

Thanks to all of you for your best wishes. Dad is doing pretty well. He's had 3 small strokes and is in hospital. He can walk and speak though he has facial drooping on the left and some weakness on the same side. They are trying to determine why and think it may have something to do with his cancer treatments. They are looking to send him to a rehab centre for 2 weeks to help with getting him back on his feet. Thank you all again for your kind thoughts and words.

I hope all went well.

my dear molly pop you have the skills. you have the tenacity. you can build your confidence. Allow yourself time to adjust and learn this new skill. I have every faith you will turn this corner and find success. I'm sure you've spoken to Phil. Remember He is there to help you. M

It certainly can.

As I'm married to a poet, I think I can say syllables only matter if you're writing certain types of poetry. Even then a line that's 'out' by one or two, isn't important. What is important is the emotion and feelings expressed. This one you've written is perfectly clear. It touched me. That's a win for sure.

Wayne is right. What he says about who decides about what you need to be happy, may not seem to fit in with our lifestyle. I decide a lot of things for us. I hope I'm right. I hope you're happy. I hope my choices are right for us. I know I cannot make you happy. Only you have that power. I can offer suggestions, ideas, support and love. And yarn ... lots and lots of yarn. I believe happiness can only be found within each of us. It's not a constant 'stepford wives' kind of thing. It can be fleeting, and elusive. It can be that piece of cake you've been craving for months, or seeing a nuthatch land on the balcony. It can be remembering your mom's rose garden. Happiness is made up of many and varied things. It makes me think of Dicken's A Christmas Carol and Marley's chain ... except this isn't an unimaginable weight. It is sweet moments, laughter, beauty and love that are sewn together with gossamer thread. We can wrap ourselves in it and call it happiness. you are on the right track, boy. You should not live in the past. Keep on pushing it back and keep looking around you today. Tomorrow will look after itself. Btw, your latest order of yarn, shipped today. xoxo

you just keep on, boy. Remember what we talked about.

That's amazing.

boy, I sometimes do not have the words. I love you, will have to suffice. xo

We come in all jobs, lol.

Thank you, molly Being 'on' is hard work, but I've every faith in you. I hope you found it worthwhile.

Sounds like a great opportunity. Enjoy the challenge, girl. I've got faith in you, molly-pop.

Have to agree with chris .. I'll be waiting for this one.