Believe me, smallpiper, I know. I've been staying on the positive side of this for over 25 years. As I said at the beginning, this is a rough patch and I really appreciate the support and care of friends. Quit the salt years ago, working on the weight and exercise...compromised ability limits to some extent, i.e. makes progress really slow, so I have to learn more patience. You are right about not fretting, though, and that is what I am learning to do, all over again. Didn't used to do that so much.:-)

Mudlark, thank you, very much. There is so much wisdom in what you write. I will be returning to your posting and those of you others many times to keep myself on track.

LtS..."stupid o'clock" it is, darlin'!! **bg** AND, thanks for thinking my getting out of bed is a worthy goal; with 5 cats it's something I am compelled to do every morning, so it's not too big of a problem, BUT it sure is validating to think of it as a goal!

Mrrzy, thank you! And, thanks to everyone else, too.

My dear GoyleGarg...amazing, when it comes to declaring your love for me, you just have no self-control, do ya, darlin'? Add a little compassion to it and we just might have something!

Today has been better, esp. because of the kindness of you all. I am sure the other Mudcatters I mentioned ahve derived some good from this, too, as these are exactly some of the things we've talked about.

luvya'll...kat