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[Pink is happy]

Minky,

I just wanted to stop in, and say "hello"

I don't post here anymore, had to get my password reset, so I could say "hi"

(will see, if I can manage, to get this to go through)

I wanted to wish you, and the cowboy, a Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you both are doing well, and continue to look after each other, and the ranch.

Tell him "hi" from Pink.

All the elders passed, and so life changed a lot.  Focus on the grands now, and forming a family compound.

I used to be on, often at night, because I was sitting up with the elders, caring for them late in the evenings.  But, now it's more of a life, filled with children.

It was way back when NancyB NH, was posting, that I came along.  I had come to the website, looking for a recipe for "at home with Jill's" apple brownies.  Never knew there was a forum here before that, just came across it, searching for that recipe.

But, I want to thank you for all the fun discussions, and the friendships shared, over those times.

Oh, earlier this year, I drove through your state, and it was beautiful!!  Kept thinking, "I need to pull off, and find Minky and Cowboy!"  I can see why you like it there.

Best to you and your family, Happy Thanksgiving!  So much to be thankful for, in our Great Nation!  God Bless America.

Pink

[Kachina624]

@Pink is happy   It seems Minkbunny is no longer active here.  I don't recall having seen anything from her for a long time.  It would be nice to know how she's doing.

[Pink is happy]

Kachina,

Hello, I also thought of you, when driving through NM.

The sky and mountains, so beautiful, all the colors.

Saw hot air balloons too!

Gorgeous area.

Well, sorry to hear Minky isn't around.

Pink

[minnietwinnie]

@Pink is happy

@Kachina624

I looked up her nick,  @minkbunny posted on 11/10

so it's only been a couple weeks.

[Marp]

@Pink is happy, your post to Minky made me smile.  I've thought of you often and wondered how you were doing.  You were so helpful to me on the Hutchmates thread when I was struggling with my mom's dementia and getting her to eat.  Sadly I lost her a year ago November 1st.

So happy that your life is now filled with children and based on your travels there is now time and energy for you.

[Pink is happy]

Hi Marp,

Condolences, on the loss of your mom.
You were so devoted to her, and made sure she had good and proper care and attention.

I hope your energy and strength have improved, post-caregiver.  It is a hard thing to do full time care....and, you did it alone.

I luckily had helpers, but still it was exhausting!

You are probably, using more of your time, with your pets now.

That is very healing too.

Grief takes a long time to sort through.

I find mine has mellowed now, not so sharp and painful, as in the beginning.

I hope, the same for you.

Yes, more kid time, and more travel time, for us.

A new phase of life.

Are you still able to be with your niece and nephew?  Or, have they grown up and moved away?  I know you were devoted to them also.

Thanks for leaving a note! 

Best wishes to you, and Happy Thanksgiving, with many blessings.

Pink

[Pink is happy]

Thank you, Minnie.

Perhaps Minky will check in, sometime between now and New Years, and see my note.

It's a busy time of year for everyone.

Appreciate you looking it up.

Pink

[Marp]

@Pink is happy, thank you for your kind thoughts about mom. I did better adjusting than I thought I would but there are still triggers when I think it is time to ______.  I'm sure you know what I mean.

I am closer than ever to nephew and his family and the relationship with my niece if healing.  Even my relationship with my brother and SIL has greatly improved and brother goes out of his way to help me now.

My little critter crew now consists of three cats and two dogs.  They alone are an almost full time job.  If I could only get them on the same schedule lol.

I'm happy for you and send thoughts that all goes well for you from now on.  You have given so much to so many for so long it really is your turn.

[minnietwinnie]

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@Pink is happy wrote:

Thank you, Minnie.

Perhaps Minky will check in, sometime between now and New Years, and see my note.

It's a busy time of year for everyone.

Appreciate you looking it up.

Pink

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You're welcome Pink!

You're very sweet!

I hope your friend sees your posts. ❤️

[Pink is happy]

Marp,

That is good, you are closer, with the family now.

It will be helpful, as you age, to have them around.

Pets keep you young, just like kids do!

I know what you mean about triggers...

grief is funny that way.  Pops up when you least expect it.

But, I draw strength, from the years we shared, as a family,

and, I know I did my best to care for them, in their old age years.

(they showed me that example, with my grandparents, taught me what it meant, to respect the elders)

Between the blood relatives, and the "adopted" ones, who we

counted as family, and cared for them--several reached almost

100 yrs old.  Incredible!

Life--it's a journey.

Pink