hahahaha - well you got your humor back and that's always a good sign.... and you're so welcome but take things slow - when you're ready to tackle one of the programs - I'm here - and you get well soon so you can get back to posting

and GAZOU - back at ya ! You have a great holiday and nice to see you all the way down in 'off topic' :D You didn't land under my tree last year but I can still wish right ??? :p :p

Thank you for posting this...I've been feeling really lonely lately, and it reminds me that there are people out there who have worse problems than being alone! Hugs to you for thinking of everyone again! You're too sweet!

:thumbup: "Ditto"!:thumbup:

Thank you :D I'm sure it will be a while before I actually get around to playing with them - but you know me, I won't hesitate to PM ya if I get stuck!!!! :lol tears Thanks so much Villette!!!!! :D

then you get an extra BIG hug cause that's what this is for - :ghug:
and you are NOT ALONE ...you're right here - with us.

Thanks. The holidays always do it to me...and on top of that I've had several people in the last couple of weeks remind me that I'm alone "Do you ever think about getting married?" My response to that was, "Yes, all the time, but that requires two people." Or, "Why don't you get a boyfriend?" As if it's that easy. I don't know why people can't just keep their mouths shut about stuff like that. I guess I"m just really sensitive about it & I'm also down because I want a house & saving up for it (in addition to normal bills & stuff) on one income is VERY hard to do. Sorry for the long post...I'm just stuck in my little pity party right now (which I hate by the way).

I don't know why people think you have to be a couple to be happy - I'd be estatic about owning my own home and all on your own ? that's awesome and something to be so proud of :thumbup: :thumbup: - that's one of my dreams that's probably in my past... but I think that you are incredible doing that.

You can be in a relationship and be just as lonely as any single person out there - marriage doesn't guarantee anything ....and honestly, even being married can be lonely at times. VERY lonely because you know there are 2 of you and that makes it worse. So have your pity party ;) ;) ...then think of that new home and give yourself alot of kudos -

I just don't know how long it'll be before I get that house. It just keeps getting pushed farther and farther away. And I know that even couples are lonely, but I'd just like to be on the "other side" for a while. And thanks for the encouragement...it really does help. Like I said earlier, threads like this remind me that there's others out there who have bigger issues than me, and I need to quit feeling sorry for myself.

Thanks for starting this wonderful post Villette. The holidays can be such difficult times for some people and it's so nice to have people like you around to bring up everyone's spirits :) I've been having back problems since July--some days are better than others--but it can be so frustrating at times. I haven't even put up my Chirstmas decorations yet and I used to LOVE decorating for Christmas :( but I'm going to do it next weekend (hopefully) ;)

For all of you who have lost a loved one (of any kind) this past year,
to all of you having medical problems,
to all of you in financial hardship,
to all of you with family in other places..........

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and Breny - I'm sorry girl about your back - that's the worst kind of pain

veering off topic - please keep the freezing cold puppy mill dogs in your prayers too - everytime I go outside I think of all those poor dogs in cages that must be just FREEZING

it just SUCKS that people do this to them - no dog should ever have to live like they do - ever and not to offend anyone - but I blame the millers AND pet stores that buy these dogs. No one can tell me selling dogs in pet stores is a good thing when most all buy from mills.

I'm happy for those who have healthy dogs from a store - but not happy thinking about where they come from. sorry - it's a PET PEEVE of mine and something that shouldn't happen in this country.

When I saw my girls shivering this morning.... I can't help but think of the thousands out there who do NOT have an indoor place to be or even a blanket . :( .....and I hope each and every dog out there is warm for the winter.

But I know that's just a dream.:( :(

Wow Villette! Girl, you ALWAYS are so on top of things, thinking of others - whether at holiday time or not. Thank you for starting this wonderful thread. I don't have a chance these days to get in here like I want to but when I have the chance, I always find these great posts:)

This Christmas will be a better one than last year for me and my family. Last year, we were still dealing with "Rita's" havoc and the fact she almost took my husband's life - by this time, he had been through 2 surgeries and on Christmas day, an infection set in and he was taken off work AGAIN! We made Christmas a happy time for the boys but hubby and I were just thankful he was still there with us. After 4 surgeries, and if you've never seen him before, you couldn't look at him and tell anything happened!

To all of my YT friends who've recently gone through surgery, loss of a loved one (whether friend or family member), and those who find the holidays especially hard - God bless you all! We are "family" here and will provide all the hugs, love, and shoulders we can for each of you. And for the puppy mill furbabies, oh, my heart breaks for you! Sending extra-special hugs and love to you :love:

And thank you everyone for being here and a part of this great group! As I said, I don't get in here much these days due to issues at work and just busy, busy. You guys always pick me up just by sharing your stories, concerns, and pics of your precious babies.

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Oh wow girl - I had no idea !! HUGS TO YOU BOTH and Merry Christmas to you - you do have alot to be thankful for and I'm so glad things are better ....

I would like to give hugs to all the great caring people I have met on YT. It really helps me cope with the bad times. Also, I was downtown Chicago yesterday with my sister for her husbands Prostate cancer surgery, which went well, thanks to eveyones prayers and we took a break and walked down the Magnificent Mile and it was so cold and there were so many homeless people asking for money. I gave what I had but it is so sad that they have no one in their lives that can help them on a better level. Big hugs to Villette and Michiko!!!