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Hi ladies---

I've been offline for a couple of days, first dealing with arrangements for our travel to VA, and then today I spent twelve hours cleaning my house like a woman possessed. To be honest, I've been so depressed since mom passed away that I haven't kept up with the house as I usually do; so today, I attacked it full-force. Now I'm completely beat, but wow...do I feel relieved.

Yesterday, while speaking with friends about mom's memorial, I learned that my ex-husband, Robert, passed away. It was sudden, a complication of surgery. We married right out of college, in 1975. We were much too young...and we truly didn't know what marriage meant. We divorced 5 years later, but even though it didn't work out, he will always have a place in my heart and I feel his absence in a way I never imagined. It's like a dream that died once again. It's surreal.

I'll be away for the next couple of days but you are always on my mind. Take care of yourselves and hug those you love with all your heart.

Paula

[Lesley]

Paula wrote: "Hi ladies---

I've been offline for a couple of days, first dealing with arrangements for our travel to VA, and then today I spent twelve hours cleaning my house like a woman possessed. To be hones..."

Paula, Sorry that you have received more bad news. Hope all goes/went well with your visit. Take care.

[Lesley]

Linda wrote: "Lesley wrote: "Jina, Love the quote, hope you are feeling better.
Linda, Sorry to hear about your fall, try & rest it as much as you can - take care.
Paula, Hope all goes well this weekend."

Thank..."
Hi Linda - 'Touch wood' everything is ok with me at the moment. We could do with some more stable weather. One minute it is lovely and warm, the next day you need winter clothes back on. Never know how to dress, If you manage to go back to work soon take care of your ankle.

[Melinda]

Lola wrote: "Hi Melinda,

I remember when we lived in Houston , the humidity was so bad there that you would walk outside and before you could get to your car your hair would go flat and your make-up would be..."

Lola,
If I could I would send you some sun and warm weather.

[Linda]

Paula wrote: "Hi ladies---

I've been offline for a couple of days, first dealing with arrangements for our travel to VA, and then today I spent twelve hours cleaning my house like a woman possessed. To be hones..."

Dear Paula,
You continue to be in my prayers. It sometimes seems that things happen in clusters and tend to overwhelm us emotionally.
This is the time we need to draw nearer to God.
I am reminded of a song by Amy Grant from my youth called

"Lay Down the Burden of Your Heart"

It's a cold cold world
That we're walkin' through
Lay down the burden of your heart
But it's warm as toast
Walkin' two by two
Lay down the burden of your heart

[Chorus:]
Lay down the burden of your heart
I know you'll never miss it
Show your Daddy where it hurts,
And let your Daddy lift it

It's a fine fine line
Between love and hate
Why, it's tough to tell the two apart
But you know it's love
That He offers you
Lay down the burden of your heart

Sounds easy, but it's not. It takes total submission and that is a difficult place to get to. But when you can reach that place there is a "Peace that passes understanding"
I pray you may reach that place today so you may be free from all of burdens you are carrying. I think that we are alike in that we internalize our feelings and do our level best to be the strong one in every situation. It takes a toll on you in the end, I know I am the poster child for this type of behavior. But when I finally give in and give it to God I find the release I need to live my life peacefully and free of the heavy burden of whatever it is I have been carrying. We were not meant to carry a heavy load alone. The sooner we accept that the sooner we are able to get on with what God has planned for us to do in our lives.
I hope this helps encourage you and lift you up.
God bless you my friend,
My heart is aching for you and I am praying you find the strength you need while in Virginia.
Linda Manthey

[Emily, Author]

Hugs to you, Paula. A great big fat hard hug.

[Melinda]

Linda wrote: "Paula wrote: "Hi ladies---

I've been offline for a couple of days, first dealing with arrangements for our travel to VA, and then today I spent twelve hours cleaning my house like a woman possesse..."

I agree Linda.

Paula,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Linda]

I got to work and received a text from my sister-in-law that my nephew was killed last night in a motorcycle accident. I am just heartbroken. He was so special to me. Please pray for my brother Don and Ian's wife Amanda and their two young children. He lived with me for threev years when we lived in Spokane.
By the grace of God and in His mercy I will get through this day. Can't leave work. No one to cover

[Emily, Author]

Oh, Linda. My heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers.

[Linda]

Thank you Emily. That means a lot to me right now. I am kinda numb.

[Lola]

OH My Dear Linda! I am so sorry !!! When a young life is lost it is so painful!!!! I am praying you and your family.
Love and Big Hugs Lola

[Jina]

Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I don't know your nephews age but there is something that a lot of people here do that I am going to suggest to you. Maybe make a "gofundme" account to help the family with expenses during this stressful and heartbreaking situation. The last thing they should worry about is money but it is one thing that will definitely be needed. If one gets set up, let me know and I will do what I can. Take care of yourself and know we are praying for you and your family.
Sincerely Yours,
Jina and the girls

[Linda]

Jina wrote: "Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I don't know your nephews age but there is something that a lot of people here do that I am going to sugge..."

Thank you Jina. My nephew was 40 years old. I don't know what the financial situation is. Their home is in Kennewick, WA which is on the opposite side of the state. We still don't know what happened. Someone said they saw him parked on the side of the road, but he was found by a couple driving by and he and his motorcycle were in the center of the roundabout. He was dead when they found him. I still can't believe he's gone. I am exhausted. Just physically and emotionally drained. I am going to try and get some sleep if I can. I hope all is well with you and your family. Goodnight.

[Lesley]

Linda wrote: "I got to work and received a text from my sister-in-law that my nephew was killed last night in a motorcycle accident. I am just heartbroken. He was so special to me. Please pray for my brother Don..."

So sorry to hear your sad news, thinking of you & your familyxx

[[deleted user]]

Oh, Linda, I ache for you. I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to your family. You are in my prayers. I know how exhausted you must feel. As so many friends have told me, let it take you where you need to go l, and be gentle with yourself.

This is such a healing group, let our strength lift you up in the weeks to come.

xo
Paula

[[deleted user]]

Hello, friends...

Sorry to have been out of touch for longer than usual. Last Friday I cleaned my house like a crazy woman....10 hours of scouring. It was therapeutic and long overdue. Saturday we had an event in Calistoga, and then made the trip to San Francisco to spend the night before our flight. We were up at 4 a.m. and spent the day crossing the country. Spent the evening with my daughter and her family. We were so jet-lagged we fell into bed, exhausted.

Yesterday we took Layla to the aquarium, her favorite place. It was so much fun to see things through her eyes again. Her excitement was infectious, even as she told everyone in the sea turtle exhibit that she could "see the turtle's butt!"

[Melinda]

Linda,
Sorry does not seem enough to tell you when you lose someone.Know that I am praying for you and your whole family. Know that God is carrying all of you. Remember why he was special to you and recall the fun times you all had.

[Melinda]

Paula wrote: "Hello, friends...

Sorry to have been out of touch for longer than usual. Last Friday I cleaned my house like a crazy woman....10 hours of scouring. It was therapeutic and long overdue. Saturday we..."

Paula,
Children see things without all of our filters. Refreshing to see what they see. Enjoy your time with your granddaughter and daughter.

[Jina]

Paula wrote: "Hello, friends...

Sorry to have been out of touch for longer than usual. Last Friday I cleaned my house like a crazy woman....10 hours of scouring. It was therapeutic and long overdue. Saturday we..."

Dear Paula and this wonderful group of friends,
What was that old television show "kids say the darndest things" ? I am so glad you are able to spend some quality time with your family. I hope your trip is fun, healing and a booster shot for your bruised and broken heart. I got a good chuckle out of your granddaughters comment. Laughter is the best medicine next to hugs.
You said you scoured your house. I try to do a total house clean up every fall and spring. I rearrange furniture, toss out old and torn or stained items that cant be salvaged or repurposed and give whats good but we dont use away. It's like a breath of fresh air to have more space, get rid of clutter and get a fresh view or new outlook throughout the home and yard. Not to mention the feeling of accomplishment.
Here at our house we have had a long few days again. Heather was shocked two nights in a row between 2 and 4 in the morning and Saturday afternoon Sam broke her wrist push mowing the yard, its a hairline fracture along the inside of her right wrist. She's right-handed so its a big adjustment for her to do things. We have to go back to the orthopedic dr in two weeks for a follow up xray. The xrays they've taken aren't real clear because of the swelling. She has it splinted and wrapped but if it shows a clear break in two weeks then they will put on a more permanent cast for 4-6 weeks.
Im just keepin on keepin on.
Love to all,
Jina

[[deleted user]]

Oh goodness, Jina!! I hope everyone is feeling better now. I broke my right arm once and had to learn to use my left hand. I hated trying to eat in front of people...! It's a crazy adjustment but I bet she catches on quickly.

Things are okay here. It's stressful but I'm so blessed to have family & friends who help me make sense of life. This group is a God-send.

I am thinking of you and the girls. Hug them for me. xo

[Lola]

Dear Jina,
My little energizer Bunny , you amaze me again ! I would be pulling my hair out lol. That was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid ,I liked Art Linkletter. Kids do say the darndest things.
Dear Paula
I am glad you are getting to enjoy your visit. Have you had the service for your Mom yet? Have a peaceful time and a safe trip home. Hugs & Love Lola

[Melinda]

Jina,
Hope Sam just has a hairline because it will heal faster. I had a teacher that talked so fast in high school that I sprained my right hand. Thanks to him, I learned to do things with my left. Sam will catch on quickly. Keeping Heather in my prayers. Jina, You are a pillar of strength and an inspirational. You try to keep things going . Trusting God is never easy until you have to. I will be praying that you all get to sleep thru the night.

[Melinda]

Paula,
Glad that things are going well. Remember that healing involves taking very small steps at times. Enjoy your time there with your family and friends. Think about the fun times. Make some new memories with your daughter and granddaughter and the rest of the family.

[Jina]

Howdy howdy howdy!
I have a question, does everyone here have a way to open flashdrives? Does anyone here do scrapbooking? I also was wondering what everyones favorite crafts and hobby store as well as their preferred place to buy books...
Dear Emily,
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! We received the 2 copies of your coloring book the end of the week last week. The kids were thrilled!!! Sarah Faith nabbed her copy before I got it all the way out of the packaging! Lol. The girls have been coloring quite a lot. It's the last week and a half of school here. They get out June 6th. Sarah will have to continue to go for about 10 days to make up for her absences but the year is officially over June 6th. Sarah is studying hard with end of grade testing so that comes before coloring. They JUST got a curriculum ready for Heather. It's sad to say it took the whole school year to figure out a classwork system for her. We are looking into enrolling the girls in a different school this fall. The school we are looking into is better rated in every way, and its set up for children with disabilities to be able to attend. They have nurses EVERYDAY of the school week and have paras to help the kids in the classroom. Wish us luck that they get accepted. Sarah needs a fresh start away from the bullies and drama that she is exposed to now.
Love y'all,
Jina

[Jina]

Dear group,
I hope everyone is doing well. I want to take a moment to thank any of you who served in the armed forces. And to remember those family members we have lost defending our freedom and helping during disaters. You are appreciated. I also want to wish everyone a safe and happy memorial weekend. I know this weekend is sometimes tough and emotional for most people. I know my mother and father and siblings will make the rounds laying wreaths and flowers this weekend. I am like my Mom and get sentimenal while remembering my family that has gone "home" to be with Jesus. This year there is many more places to leave flowers and it leaves a hole in a persons heart thinking of facing the rest of the year not able to make more memories with those people. So for all of you who are missing someone this year... I know how you feel and if you need to talk I am here. Take care.
Love to all,
Jina

[Jina]

Dear Group,
I hope you all are having a wonderful start to this holiday weekend. I made a horrible mistake a couple days ago. The day started out like usual. I got Heather up and showered and dressed and then put her in the front livingroom where she likes to sit and watch her movies. I got her medicine together and gave it to her and then went to do some laundry and vaccuum. I happened to look at Heather while I was vaccuuming and her face was as red as a ketchup bottle. I turned off the vaccuum and went across the room to feel her forehead to see if she had a fever. She was very warm. I started trying to get her temperature but with her apraxsia its very hard to get a thermometer under her tongue so I couldn't get an accurate reading. She seemed ok otherwise but I started to really worry about what was going wrong with her. After about 2 hours of troubleshooting and watching her like a hawk,I called one of my best friends Cindy. She is studying to be an RN. She asked me to retrace my morning. When telling her about the morning she asked me to go back through the medication I had given Heather that morning. She had me go to the basket of morning meds and read them off to her. When I did I realized that I had interchanged Heathers medicines. I am supposed to give Heather 1 Nadolol, 1, Amiodorone and 2 provigil. I had accidently given Heather 1 Nadolol ,2 Amiodorone and 1 provigil. I freaked. I felt horrible! I called Heathers cardiologist and got the recording asking to leave a detailed message and my number and they would get back to me. I got in the car and drove over there. I told the receptionist that I needed to talk to Emmi, Heathers cardiologist nurse. She came out and asked me back to her desk. I was shaking and crying and told her my mistake. She messaged Dr Fairbrother about it since he was at the hospital with surgeries. It turns out that the side effect of amiodorone is flushed face and numbness and tingling in the extremities. There are other side effects too but these were what was going on with Heather. The cardiologist said that as long as she didnt get worse it should be ok but to make sure I gave her extra water all ay so it gets out of her system. I told them that I was so sorry I would never want to hurt Heather and Emmi gave me a big hug and told me she knew my kids are everything to me. She got me to calm down and she told me that mistakes sometimes happen and that 1 time getting the medicine mixed up only once in 3 and a half years, that I am doing excellent. She told me to cut myself a break. She also said if any one person needs a vacation its me. Lol I am so lucky to have such great drs and nurses. Heather was fine about 5 hours after my mistake. So that I dont get them mixed up again I wrote on the medicine cap the number of pills to give. Whew! I am telling you, I never want to make that mistake or feel that guilty ever again.
Everyone is ok now. I hope you all are doing great. Take care and have an awesome weekend!
Love to all,
Jina

[Lola]

Dear Jina,

Everyone makes mistakes ! We are not perfect ,if we were we would be God. And there is no way we are even close to that. With all the meds your girls take I'm surprised this is your first mistake. I sometimes forget if I have taken my own pills, thank goodness for the pill cases with the days on them. So do as she told you give yourself a break!

It has been so rainy here Wolf can't till my garden , it looks like next week we will have some dry days . We have so much to do ,besides planting the garden ,paint our deck and the part of the house where we ran out of paint last summer. Paint all the trim for the new windows we just had put in . And it all requires dry weather. I started my corn indoors because of the weather it is up about 4 inches , hopefully it will be like the old saying "knee high by the forth of July" lol
Hugs & Love to You and the Girls

[Lesley]

Jina wrote: "Dear Group,
I hope you all are having a wonderful start to this holiday weekend. I made a horrible mistake a couple days ago. The day started out like usual. I got Heather up and showered and dress..."
Jina, Please 'give yorself a break' everyone knows you didn't do it intentionally. We know how much you love your girls.

[Lesley]

Hi Ladies, Has it been decided what the group is going to read/re-read for June yet? If so could someone let me know please.

I have just finished reading for, a review on Goodreads & Amazon; an ARC of Kay Regnery's 'Dark Sexy Knight' . it is part of her Modern Fairytale Series and well worth a read. It's out of 5th June at a reduced price for a few days as there is no pre-order. This series is well worth a read because as well as having a HEA it includes a variety of subject matter which effect many peoples lives. https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...

[[deleted user]]

Hi all,

It's been a busy week here in VA ... There's never enough time. We will be traveling back tomorrow all day. It's so hard to leave Sarah and Layla. I would stay here for good if it was possible.

Otherwise, the trip wasn't at all what I expected, and some of it was a bit traumatic. I'm still processing some of what I learned and experienced in the aftermath of mother's passing. The memorial was lovely though, very informal and private. I'm glad we kept it that way.

I'll suggest some book choices as soon as I settle in at home. Take care of yourselves and get ready for some good summer reading!

Paula

[Linda]

Hello everyone.
I am at my parents house in Redmond, Oregon. I felt the need to be here for them and I am so glad I came. They have deteriorated since I last saw them. My mom is in bad shape. The Parkinson's is really progressing. My dad is in a brace for his broken back. When I came in they were so happy to see me. Dad said all the friends that help them out during the week had left town for the holiday and they did not know what they were going to do with out the assistance. My dad said God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform. My coming was an answer to his prayer. Isn't it weird how you get a feeling sometimes that you should do something or speak to someone and then find out you were in the perfect place at just the time you were needed. Guess God was whispering in my ear.
I hope you all are having a good time with familly and friends this holiday. My famlily is healing right now. It will take time, but it will come. Tuesday will be a hard day. I don't think I am going to the funeral as it is in Kennewick, WA and I would have to drive four hours from here and then another seven hours to get home. I will just pray for God to be with them and for His Holy Spirit to comfort the hurting souls left here on earth to mourn. They are having a celebration of life service on the 6th of June so I might make it for that, depends on the financial situation. I am missing work to be here with my folks, but it is where I need to be, and I believe it is where Ian (my nephew) would want me to be.
I am rambling so I will sign off for now.
Tell your family how much you love them tonight, life is unpredictable. Love to you all. Linda Manthey

[[deleted user]]

Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this experience. I'm glad you are there with your parents. It sounds like they need you to be right where you are.

We are heading to the airport soon. Leaving here feels like leaving my heart behind. I'm going to start saving for my next trip back when I get to CA. Home is always home, and my heart is here with Sarah & Layla every day.

Hugs to all...take care and have a safe holiday.

P

[Lesley]

Paula wrote: "Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this experience. I'm glad you are there with your parents. It sounds like they need you to be right where you are.

We are heading to t..."

Have a safe trip home.

[Melinda]

Linda wrote: "Hello everyone.
I am at my parents house in Redmond, Oregon. I felt the need to be here for them and I am so glad I came. They have deteriorated since I last saw them. My mom is in bad shape. The P..."

Linda,
It is amazing what can happen when you listen to the small quiet voice of God. I am glad that you are with your parents. This is a special time of healing for the whole family. Being in once place does not mean that you are not supporting those at the funeral because you are there in support by being with your parents.
Travel safely when you go home.
Your whole family is in my prayers.

[Melinda]

Paula wrote: "Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this experience. I'm glad you are there with your parents. It sounds like they need you to be right where you are.

We are heading to t..."

Paula,
Hope you had a good trip home.

[[deleted user]]

Hi ladies! We just arrived back at the house, a bit jet-lagged but otherwise grateful for the time spent with loved ones. I hope you are having a peaceful weekend and that you stay safe if traveling. Tonight I'm going to regroup and try not to think...tomorrow I'll do some book searches and suggest a new read.

I read two books today on the planes home. My brain is full! Lol.

[Lesley]

Paula wrote: "Hi ladies! We just arrived back at the house, a bit jet-lagged but otherwise grateful for the time spent with loved ones. I hope you are having a peaceful weekend and that you stay safe if travelin..."
Very pleased you arrived home safely. Hope you are a little more at peace.

[Lesley]

Linda wrote: "Hello everyone.
I am at my parents house in Redmond, Oregon. I felt the need to be here for them and I am so glad I came. They have deteriorated since I last saw them. My mom is in bad shape. The P..."
Linda, You have to be where you think best, enjoy your time with your parents while you can & travel home safely.

[Jina]

Dear group,
I hope you all are having a safe a happy holiday weekend.
Paula, I am so glad that you were able to spend some quality time with family and have the memorial service you wanted. I hope you were able to put some closure to the pain of your mothers passing and come to some semblance of peace. I know it's so hard on you. I am here if you need anything.
Linda, I am so glad you were able to spend some time with your parents. You surely answered their prayers by coming when they needed the help the most.. is there services in their area like meals on wheels, or a housekeeping service that can come in a couple times a week to vaccuum and dust and maybe help with laundry? When my mom broke her hip and my Dad was recovering from pancreatitis and gall bladder surgery us kids went together and paid for a month of meals on wheels for 2 and a housekeeping service that came over twice a week that cleaned the bathrooms, livingrooms, kitchen and diningroom. They handled the trash removal and recyclable things. Then my siblings went a couple times a week to check on them too so it worked fairly well. I am very far away from my family so it hurts I cant be there when they need help. Many many years ago, I took care of my Grandmas. I stayed with my Grandma Hulse after her stroke. I took care of all her needs and cleaned her house but then she had another stroke and they had to put her in a nursing home. I hated that but she needed more care than what I could provide. Then I took care of Grandma Galusha after she got hit by a train. Her shoulder was real bad so she needed help. I stayed with her for many weeks. Then one evening she fell asleep while sitting up eatting her supper. I took the tray away and tried to sit her back. A little while later she leaned forward and fell out of the chair and twisted her ankle. I couldn't get her up off the floor so I called my Dad. My brothers, Dana and Daren were at Dads so they came too. It took all three of them to get Grandma up. Dad stayed with his mom that night and took her to the Doctor the next day. She had broken that ankle so she went to stay in the long term area of the hospital. They were talking about having to put her in a nursing home to which she replied "Over my dead body you will". Two weeks later 3 days before having to go to the nursing home Grandma passed away in her sleep . She was 89. I am thankful that I got the opportunity to stay with them for awhile. I learned so much about them and got so close to them. I knew them in a way the other grandchildren did not get the opportunity to. I heard so many stories about when they were growing up and got told about the day my Dad was born. She said "It was the hottest day of the year and your father decided it was the day to be born..." Anyway, I hope your folks have the best care. I read something the other day about an herb that helps Parkinson's patients. I will see if I can find it again. Some of the same treatments for Parkinson's are the same treatments the girls might have for their Fabrys disease.
Well I did a boo boo. I was rearranging furniture and my pinkie toe got in the way. So I have a pretty black and blue and purple pinky toe. My husband tells me that I need to start wearing steel toed boots all day. Lol. I am working on my summer reading list. What's everyone else reading this summer?
Love to all,
Jina

[Linda]

Thank you Jina, You always cheer me up. I just got an email from one of my co-workers. She is angry with me for leaving them in a bind. I didn't reply. I wanted to ask her what she would have done in my situation, but everyone reacts to life's challenges in their own way. I did what I felt I needed to do so I will just have to deal with the fall out.
I want everyone to know how thankful I am for your support. I don't know what I would do with out this group right now. I have so many things going on in my mind right now and it is good to be able to express them with out fear of judgement. I hope I do not lose my job over this. It is what it is no matter what. My family has to come first. I wouldn't mind finding a job out of retail anyway but I would rather do it in a timely manner.
I can not express my feelings on facebook because my family members are on there and I don't want them to know I could face repercussions for taking this time to care for my parents. They are not at fault and they have enough on their minds as it is. I am leaving to go home tomorrow afternoon. It will be hard, but I have to. My parents neighbors are home today and they will step in to get whatever they might need from the store and my brother hired a lady to come clean who will be here tomorrow as well. He and his wife will be here on the seventh so I think they will be ok till then. Please pray for me as I go back to work on Wednesday night. I am not going to be very popular. I hope and pray none of them have to ever have to experience what I have been through the past week. I would not wish this heartache on anyone.

Paula I am happy you were able to have the time with your family to remember your mother. I pray it was of comfort to you and you are able to find the peace you need.
Thank you all again for your kind words and prayers.

[[deleted user]]

Hi ladies...

Jina...I feel your pain. I've broken every one of my toes at least once. That is the God's honest truth. And they hurt like the devil! At last it's warm so you can tape it to the toe that lives next door and wear sandals! Seriously, I broke two toes while learning to walk on crutches for a broken foot. I broke the same foot twice in three weeks. Granted, that was because my spinal cord was compressed but still....you can see why I dropped out of ballet!

Linda...Family always, always, always comes first. And if you work in such a cutthroat environment that your co-workers are allowed to harass you in email, shame on them AND the company. Your tombstone won't say, "I wish I hadn't let my company down" - it will say, "loving wife, daughter, sister and friend." Don't reply to that message. Keep your dignity and stick to your guns. As one whose parents have passed, I can say that being there when it mattered most was more important than anything anyone else expected of me. Be gracious and gentle with yourself. Their time will come, believe me.

My summer reading list is so full, I'll have to check and see what's next. I just finished two dark stories...one absolutely terrifying, so I need something sweet and light from my list.

I took a real "holiday" today to settle back in and will scan Emily's website later for new book ideas.

Later!
P

[Emily, Author]

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[[deleted user]]

Hello, everyone! Two possible book selections...

Family Secrets, a collaboration with Emily, Christina Dodd, and Nicole Burnham - Three Stories, $5.99 on Kindle...
https://www.amazon.com/Family-Secrets...

The Bad Luck Wedding Dress, #1 in Emily's Bad Luck Brides series, $4.99 on Kindle...
https://www.amazon.com/Luck-Wedding-D...

Please reply with your preference - for some reason, Goodreads won't let me edit our topics today so I can't set up a separate thread for the book choice, and a poll seems silly when there are two choices!

Paula

[[deleted user]]

Emily wrote: "Test"

Hi, Emily - I've been having trouble with my author page on Goodreads today - I can access some, but not all of my links, including the Groups Tab. How about you?
Paula

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My thoughts go out to our readers in Texas, and in other areas affected by the severe spring storms. I hope you are all safe and well, and have plenty to read!

I'm reading Bittersweet, by Sarina Bowen, and Weathered Love, by Tracie Redmond, for reviews that are due soon. I have three reviews to write tonight. It's just as well - it's over 100 here today and dry as a bone. I went out for an hour and came home very, very cranky!

Take care...
Paula

[Lola]

Hi All,

I have both of those books so I can go with either. It was nice here today but windy. We got part of the deck painted ,will finish tomorrow.Wolf is going to till my garden in the morning, I have my seed potatoes and onions sets that need to go in soon.My peas just popped up , I was afraid with all the rain we had they may have rotted but I guess not. YES! I love fresh peas but never seem to produce enough ,we eat them too fast lol. Hugs Lola

[Melinda]

Linda,
Family is important. Like Jina, I got to help with my grandparents and my great grandmother and knew them in ways the other grand kids will never understand. Paula, You are busy. Glad that you had a chance to spend time with your daughter and granddaughter
Lesley and Lola , you help encourage.
I am almost done an ARC for Madeline Hinter's new book, The Wick Duke. It is good and has some mystery,romance and keeps your attention. I will write the review in the morning as I
am half asleep so it will sound better.
I am glad that we have this group.

[Melinda]

Paula wrote: "Hello, everyone! Two possible book selections...

Family Secrets, a collaboration with Emily, Christina Dodd, and Nicole Burnham - Three Stories, $5.99 on Kindle...
https://www.amazon.com/Family-Se..."

Paula,
Either one sounds good.

[Melinda]

Jina wrote: "Dear group,
I hope you all are having a safe a happy holiday weekend.
Paula, I am so glad that you were able to spend some quality time with family and have the memorial service you wanted. I hope..."

Jina,
The time spent learning history with those who have lived thru it is always well spent time and even more if it is a family member. You have been thru a lot have not forgot about the history of Maryland . I will try to do links by this weekend.

[Melinda]

Linda wrote: "Thank you Jina, You always cheer me up. I just got an email from one of my co-workers. She is angry with me for leaving them in a bind. I didn't reply. I wanted to ask her what she would have done ..."

Linda,
We will just prayer that work will go fine on Wednesday because you were doing what the Good Book says by honoring your Mom and dad by taking care of what they needed. I am adding your request for a better job with a different area to my prayer list. Just ignore the co worker most of them do it for a response just like a bully.
Hope your trip home went well.