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@kdo0827

Thanks for listening. I don’t ever complain to my children. I always act as if everything is ok. I do lots of things for and with them and I enjoy those times. I do volunteer and I’m very active in my church. I also babysit my grandson 5 x week and care for my mom who has dementia. We have the granddaughters over often. I think my medication needs adjusting and I see my psychiatrist in a few days. I can’t be more present than I am for my family. All I was asking for was a thank you and an occasional how are you. I’m always there for them and since I have chronic pain and now other serious issues like the possibility of colon or stomach cancer I just wanted a how are you? I’m going through tests now to see what is going on. I’ve beaten breast cancer and I’m praying that whatever is going on is something simple. I don’t think there’s anybody that doesn’t want a little care every now and then.

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@kdo0827 you say that you’re always present doing for your family—have you ever considered cutting back and taking time for yourself? Go to museums, art galleries the mall, call a friend and go to lunch. That’s when I started volunteering for Meals on Wheels and that really woke me up! Many are so less fortunate.
Also, do you have a “lite book” ? My doctor had me get one about 15 yrs ago. It’s about 5” on a side and shines a very bright lite that works on things in your brain. And it works! I’ll send details later. Just finished my 30 min.