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[cindyNC]

@GoneButNotForgotten  I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues and all the other related stressful issues.  

[1Snickers]

@GoneButNotForgotten    I hope you call your son and have him pick up your laundry and dry it for you, that's what I'd tell mine!

   I hope everything turns out for the best and keep calling those doctors or get on a cancellation list. I wouldn't go to the ER with all the flu around. Take care! 
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[GoneButNotForgotten]

Thank you all for your kind comments; they really do make me feel better.

It turns out we're going to have very cold temps (under 20 degrees) tonight; the streets are like sheets of ice and the facility where I'll be getting an unpleasant test is on a steep hill) so I'll probably have to reschedule. In a way I'm dissapointed because I want to get it over with but I won't complain all that much.

To those of you who aren't used to cold weather like this: remember to un-attach any hoses to your house. Also, let a faucet slowly drip all night (you don't have to turn it on full blast--a slow drip will be adequate) to keep your pipes from freezing (and bursting).

[Flatbush]

@GoneButNotForgotten 

You are in so many postings about the bad patch you are finding yourself in, let our worries and best wishes and helpful hints,  be of help to you.

When you get depressed about these unfortunate happenings  think of all us, thinking of you and  wishing you the best.

You are not alone, we share your troubles.

Let us know when you have time and inclination, how you are and what has been going on.

[CalminHeart]

It's nice that you can vent here. I really hope things work out for you.

Count your blessings. It could be worse.

Worse? My 60 yr old brother has a month or two to live. My SIL's brain cancer is back for the 3rd time and is now inoperable.  

[CAcableGirl2]

@GoneButNotForgotten   I know!  Why does it always happen right before a holiday?  

I remember when I was hosting Christmas dinner for the family and  tripped on my dog in the kitchen, and broke the latch on the hinge to my oven door!

Usually, it's just the sink getting clogged due to potato peels (which we all finally learned CAN't go into the garbage disposal).  We had it clog up on a summer day while we were preparing a huge banquet for my sister's wedding - usually it's during a holiday dinner.

It never fails.

Like another poster said, try to look at the good things and concentrate on your health first.  I'm sure your husband doesn't mean to upset you - but from experience, husbands don't change, so try to just adjust how you react.  Be glad you had some funds available to replace your appliances too.  

We just lost our Dad this summer and my mom is doing good considering, but sometimes we have to remind our selves of what we have.  I drove to my mom's house a few weeks ago, and saw a sign on a fence asking for a kidney donation.  It really put things into perspective for my mom and myself. 

Take care, and vent any time.  Although it may not look like it, everyone is dealing with something, but taking care of your health is your first priority.  Hoping that your day gets better. 

[CAcableGirl2]

@GoneButNotForgotten   Forgot to mentnion that If you have to go to the emergency room, please take lots of blankets and coats - I find those waiting room are freezing!  Hoping you don't have to go, but be ready for a long cold wait if you need to go. 

[CAcableGirl2]

@CalminHeart   I'm sorry about your brother and SIL.  Sending prayers and hugs your way. 

[vermint]

@GoneButNotForgotten First of all, I'm really sorry for all you are going through, and will keep you in my prayers! Second--it's good that you came here to vent, do it again if you need to, get it ALL off your chest. I find that writing things down, or telling them to someone in person, often helps me to calm down and get a better perspective. Don't know if you are at all "religious", but my faith helps me, too. God can take whatever you throw at Him!

My DH also tends to deliver news with a "voice of doom"...and he's NOT a gloomy person, lol.

Sending you warm hugs, along with prayers and good wishes for your health and everything else you are facing!

[icezeus]

Wow!! you have a lot on your plate, especially to deal with at this time of year.

1) Your health is the most important issue right now, concentrate on this and address matters one step at a time. I can understand being in poor health is not pleasant, but just handle it one issue at a time.

2) Your clothes dryer went out. It happens, and never at a convenient time. One you have a hubby that can help you take care of it, even though he might have sensed something (it's an item) not life or death. Also, you have the means to take care of this problem (money) set aside. No one wants to spend extra money at this time of year but this is what savings are for. 

3) Your son not being to welcoming. We can tell through your words that you are very stressed and frustrated right now, and perhaps you asked your son and some of that annoyance has slipped through. Men, hate drama. The first reaction is avoidance. Perhaps that's what you picked up from him. Like someone else mentioned ask your husband to speak with your son.

4) Your hair, yep you caused that issue. I think you already know that you hate the style but it's just combined with several other issues that are making you perhaps react a lot more harshly then called for. You said it. "The hair will grow back".

Lastly, there is no problem with venting. We all need it at different times. This thing we call life always has ups and down, curves an rocky paths.

I hope that the New Year is much better for you. I wish you good health and peace.