Today is better. I think I have an inkling, now, of what Spaw must've felt when showered with such blessings and love from such incredible people as yourselves. I am overwhelmed and in awe. Thank you all so very much.

We have not resolved a lot, yet, except that the immediate crisis of added MAJOR stress has been lifted. My daughter had offered to take in a dog which would not have been compatible with our cats, our dog, our fence, and our gates, plus she is gone 10-12 hours of the day, so it would have been up to me to take care of it.

Through the fog of my tears, depression, and dismay, with your help, I summoned the courage to call the owners and talk to them about the facts of the situation. It is not about their dog, it is about mother/daughter issues which Rue is holding onto, instead of working through. They understood and declined her offer. She now hates me even more, if that is possible, but it couldn't have been any worse, so I cam not anymore upset that I was.

She came home last night, to her house which we pay 2/3rds of the expenses for, and packed up her clothes and left. I expect we will see her around after a few days.

She is upset at my cats and that is another long story which I really don't want to go into.

Anyway, we have an immediate need which we are focussing on and that is to MOVE, out of Wyoming, out of her house. We have some hopeful options, thanks to some of you and our son and a couple of other friends. I am blown away by all of the care and concern and generosity. Thanks to all of you. It will take the rest of my lifetime to even begin to repay your kindness.

I have taken steps to help myself. Didn't realise until the lowest point in my life, yesterday, that I am in a state of depression, so am now taking some meds for that, which friends and docs tell me works well.(Amergin, I appreciate your comments about being an AAC and being depressed. I suspect that Rue is and needs meds, too.) Here's hoping it will take effect, so I can marshall my thoughts, have some energy, and take charge like I used to and figure this thing out. If anyone hears of any cheap, low altitude places to live, prefereably where it does NOT get too hot, please holler!

Thanks, from Rog and me, both. I cried all day, yesterday. They were not all tears of sorrow and despair. A lot of them were in gratitude for the way you all have touched my heart and soul.

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