Oh, believe me, I am with you. My sympathies.

Oh, believe me, I am with you. My sympathies. [2008-04-19]
Right now, my 7, 9 and 10 year olds are hoping for me to take them to the pool today (florida). They have already gotten up too early, screamed incessantly or screaming constantly and doing naughty should not do things. Forget about chores. Every Saturday that is a battle. When I hollar they stop listening the minute they hear the tone and it does not help. When DH is home *not here on the weekends, he works of course, he just looks with a steel gray look and goes and does his crossword puzzle in the other room. And then, I am the bad guy for hollaring. So, what do I do? I am giving them limits. Already 2 infractions and 2 more and they go with Daddy to the pool *if he decides to let them go which he will. And I get rest this afternoon. They get an allowance. Don't do school work, talk back, be naughty, well that gets cut back, and so does computer time, TV time, etc. depending on the infraction. So, believe me it is not perfect around here but getting better. On the flip side, if they do 50% better which is on a good day, allowance gets better, chances to go to a park next week get better. As on report card, well that helps. But in the end, if mommy ain't happy, nobody happy, so even DH will comply by the end of the day. Sorry such a long note, but I am with you. Nothing is 100%, but every day we work on it and every day, their conscience builds, if that is any consolation. PS: I learn to deal with a 90% neat room from them, and I do the rest, but at least it has gotten to 90% but they do take til the end of the weekend usually and after daddy gets onto them when mommy has had it.

May you have peace knowing your love will never end. My sympathies [2008-01-15]
Beyond the Rainbow As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade. I saw a wonderous image then of a place that's trouble-free Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity. I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side Were meadows rich and beautiful--lush and green and wide! And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be! My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do. I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright That this place is truly wondrful, then a bright Glow pierced the night. 'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold. For although we may not be together in the way we used to be, We are still connected by a cord no eye can see. So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart. C.G. 1995

My sympathies for what is coming...sm [2007-11-08]
I know the look you are talking about. It breaks your heart. I lost my dog a few years back. He was the first present my husband ever gave me and I had him for 15 1/2 years. We have other pets, but nothing takes the place of him. My best to you and your kitty friend. Take Care.

You have my sympathies. [2007-11-08]
Just keep kitty close by. We have been through this 3 times in my house. My son said it best, there is nothing louder than the silence of a dying cat.

My sympathies - I have the same problem [2007-06-05]
I try not to use Ambien every night because it does leave me little groggy the next day. Will your doctor give you a tranquilizer (non-addicting type)? That will help you relax. I have been taking Xanax for years but I would not recommend it because it is addicting. I will probably never be off it unless some benefactor comes along and gives me the money to go to Betty Ford. Also, I use a sound machine, usually set on ocean waves but sometimes just white noise (rain setting on some machines). If you get one, though, make sure it doesn(that's taking realism a little too far and it always jerks me awake). If you really concentrate on the sound, you would be surprised how relaxing it is. Again, my sympathies. Insomnia is NOT fun. Iafternoon and early evening. A morning job is not for me!

My Sympathies [2007-03-27]
Please accept my sympathies to you and your entire family for your loss.

My sympathies. nm [2007-03-20]
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hair spray?... sm [2008-10-30]
My beautician recommends putting the hair up in ponytail, etc. and using lots of hair spray to keep the lice off. Doncure but helped my daughter stop getting them. Have you replaced bed pillows? You have my deepest sympathies. I remember going through this over and over again years ago. Best of luck.

Okay, this has got to be a joke to get us all going today [2008-07-09]
That is called trolling and/or spamming. The first post from the OP sounds like a depressed person... who needs help. The second post from the OP sounds like a completely different person (different inflections etc) making up some sort of soap opera. So, if you are real, and yanking our chain, not funny. If you are real and both stories are true, call 911 or a counselor ASAP, or at the very least take a day off and you have our sympathies. Most of all if you are trolling, shame on me for letting you waste my time! Oh yes, and by the way, have a nice day. :)

I am so sorry [2008-03-07]
Please accept my sympathies on the loss of your cat. Next month on the first day of Spring it'll be one year since my 16 year old cat passed away at our home. I still think about her everyday. It effected my family very much. She's buried right underneath the bay window by the dining room so that's comforting. It does get better. Just take your time.

We never go anywhere either. too dangerous! [2008-01-01]
my sympathies about your hubby :(

I had one like that - sm [2007-12-19]
The terrible twos were NOTHING compared to three! I was a single mom and really had no support system so I was completely on my own dealing with the temper tantrums and bad behavior. One day, in the middle of one of his tantrums I had an epiphany! I threw myself to the floor right next to him and started flailing about, screaming, and crying, just like he was. He stopped dead in his tracks and just stared. Completely shocked him. When it was all done, I got up, didn't say one word to him, just looked at him, smiled, and went to fix lunch. Apparently it worked because he never did it to those extremes again. If he started to fire up for a tantrum, I would start to fake sniffle, like I was going to start crying and that was it. He was done. Not saying it would work for everyone but it fixed my problem and I felt surprisingly refreshed afterwards myself! Go figure! Good luck. You have my sympathies. By the way, my little monster baby is now 21 and an absolute charmer. It CAN happen.

I'm so sorry [2007-08-16]
My sympathies are with you. Having gone though the same thing in March, I can understand how you're feeling. It does get better. She is definitely in a wonderful place now. I'm sure you gave her a wonderful life.

lonely bird [2007-07-23]
I I do know that finches tend to be colony birds and prefer companionship as a rule. I think she is probably missing her best buddy and she is also afraid because she doesn If there was any blood involved with the dying bird, this will terrify birds even more. (They don That might account for the odd chirping. It might be to your benefit to try to find out what the other bird died from because if it had anything to do with something that is still in Roxy Some birds bond for life and will never accept another companion. Others can resist a companion at first but then get used to them. This is breeding season. I would think she would be accepting of another bird right now. My first suggestion would be to get a mirror and put it in her cage and see if that helps calm her down. Just seeing another finch like her buddy might help. Then, if you want to try getting another bird (whichI would definitely do if she accepts the mirror bird), get one and put it in a separate cage right beside this one. Don She could attack it for not being her buddy or for territorial invasion. But if the new bird is sitting in its own cage (can be a small travel cage for the trial) and yours acts like she wants to go be with it, then put them together for short periods of time at first and watch them carefully to be sure she doesn If they are compatible, then you Also, it would be wise to keep the birds in separate cages for a while and watch the new bird's droppings, even have them checked out by a vet for parasites, etc., before you let them live together to be sure the new one is perfectly well. One other thought that comes to mind is perhaps you hada male and female and did not know it. I confess I do not know how easy it is to tell the sexes of Blues. I Buta blood testis impractical on a finch as they really can BUT,one could have killed the other since this is breeding season and birds, even finches, can get very aggressive towards one another, even those of the same sex. I would suggest contacting a Bluebreeder and find out more about their personalities and habits. And if you buy your second bird directly from a breeder, you can be more sure it will be a healthy one. The ones that end up in pet shops aren I wish you luck and please know you have my sympathies in your loss. These little guys are really easy to get attached to. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions I might be able to answer.

I am and yet I'm not [2007-06-26]
I lost my dad many years ago, in 1986. But in many ways my FIL was a better dad to me than he was (lost my FIL in 2002). My mom passed away in 1999, and that was a major blow. I still have not recovered, nor do I think I ever will. Life goes on, but it's not the same. However...I still have my MIL, a wonderful lady who I love, and my aunt (my mothersecond mom. So I am very fortunate to have loving people in my life who, while they are not my actual parents, do help to fill the empty place in my life caused by the loss of my parents. I think people who say things like they lived a full life are trying to comfort you but theydon't really know what to say. Sometimes you have to just appreciate the sentiment while ignoring the actual words. My sympathies...when my brother and I were standing at my motherWe And then my brother put his arm around me and said, We have each other. I hope you have loving people in your life who can help you through the worst of this. It will get better with time but you're right, things will never be the same.

Thanks [2007-06-25]
I love hard floor surfaces because I have allergy and sinus problems, but poor little Fox has such a hard time with them. My sympathies to your sister's dog. Maybe she can put down runners like we have. They do help, but when he lies down to sleep, he does it on the cool floor, not on the runners.

that will give me incentive on bad nights (sm) [2007-06-21]
I use mine every night, too, and it that's too young to die.

((((Hugs))))) [2007-06-20]
You are not alone. My sympathies to you and your family. I hope you find a way to create a memorial that will honor your mother and help you feel some peace.

My sympathies - I have the same problem [2007-06-05]
I try not to use Ambien every night because it does leave me little groggy the next day. Will your doctor give you a tranquilizer (non-addicting type)? That will help you relax. I have been taking Xanax for years but I would not recommend it because it is addicting. I will probably never be off it unless some benefactor comes along and gives me the money to go to Betty Ford. Also, I use a sound machine, usually set on ocean waves but sometimes just white noise (rain setting on some machines). If you get one, though, make sure it doesn(that's taking realism a little too far and it always jerks me awake). If you really concentrate on the sound, you would be surprised how relaxing it is. Again, my sympathies. Insomnia is NOT fun. Iafternoon and early evening. A morning job is not for me!

Can you alter them or have them altered sm [2007-04-29]
so they can be used in another room? The fabric will determine whether they can be dyed or not. If it is synthetic, even a partial synthetic, then regular dye (like Rit) will not take very well. It is possible that there may be industrial dyes that will work, but that could get expensive. Have you talked to whoever made the draperies for you originally? That might be the best place to start. My sympathies...your daughter must be at or nearing her teens. Been there, done that (with a son).

My Sympathies [2007-03-27]
Please accept my sympathies to you and your entire family for your loss.

Misha [2007-01-01]
My deepest sympathies are with you. Losing a loved one -- be it two- or four-legged -- is among the most horrific things one must face. Dogs, cats, et AL are all children to us who love them, and we mourn them as deeply as we would a human. My prayers will be with you and Sasha, who must surely feel the loss as well.

I thought the same thing a couple days ago, but--sm [2006-11-06]
did not want to involve myself in a petty debate over who pays for whose insurance. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family!!I hope your daughter is doing well.