Hi! Christmas was a somber day and I am glad that it is over. Went for my blood tests this morning 22 vials!!! and I go back this Friday for 22 more vials. Will I have any blood left in my body?? My son and friends loaded up the truck/trailer with all the "stuff" from my house and are on their way to Idaho. My priorities are 1) Eye surgery, 2) get results of blood tests and a plan to resolve my issues 3) Hopefully put the house on the market the end of January and MOVE. My grandson sent me a text that he is back home and plans to visit me soon. (I am happy). Soon it will be a new year and I hope that we will all be STRONGER, MORE CONTENT and HAPPY. We deserve it as we have all worked so hard to heal. Could not do it without you Nicole and others on this site. Thank You❤️ and Thank You AARP for providing the format for us.

SummerOnTheWay1

1 comment (Tuesday 12/26/23)

Yes Cadee @Cadee2719 , get those "medical" stuff out of the way so you can "deal" with Idaho.

I am still "hanging" on to Virginia WHILE I get "use" to Florida AGAIN. Lol, I use the word USE, but will NEVER give up on my LUV FOR VIRGINIA.

2024 has POSSIBILTIES FOR US ALL and if we "grab" them, we will be PLEASANTLY surprised. 💃💃💃

Maybe START getting things IN ORDER while you wait. This way you have something to LOOK FORWARD to. 👍

Trust me, CHANGING states at our AGE has its "challenges"... 😱😱😱

But the AWESOME part is that you are MOVING to a state you WANT TO BE IN. Away from a state you hate. You go girl!!! 💃💃💃

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Cadee2719

Community Champion ⭐

I agree with you Nicole. Changing states is a challenge at our age. The Los Angeles Times printed a huge article about all the policemen and firemen that have taken their retirement from California and moved to Eagle, Idaho. The entire housing community consists of them. They mentioned how much SAFER it was there and how friendly and kind the people are. This just shows you how dangerous it is here when the police and firemen are leaving in droves!! One of them was just elected Mayor of the town!!!! Crazy isn't it?

SummerOnTheWay1

🎅🤶 1 comment (Monday 12/25/23)

I am "available" on this site via the AARP Grief & Loss Forum AND/OR via the AARP PM (private message) IF anyone needs me. 💙💙💙

sbrownaz

Contributor ⭐

Merry Christmas, Nicole: I am not grieving but I am going through the transition of retiring this year. I plan to retire on October 1, 2024. I will be 70 years old and I think that it is time for me to retire. I am blessed with good health and plentiful resources. Even in the best of circumstances, change can be challenging. I will look forward to the advice of others as I make my transition. Many blessings to all for happiness, optimal health and prosperity in 2024. Sbrownaz

SummerOnTheWay1

1 comment (Sunday 12/24/23)

Kim @KimberlyM389662 💙, Brady 💙 Beasley 🐶, Munchkin 🐈 and Blu 🐈

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KimberlyM389662

Conversationalist ⭐⭐

@SummerOnTheWay1 . Merry Christmas. I have a lot going on and it's not good. I will private message you either tomorrow or Wednesday. I really need a sis to talk to. Love you much. Everyone says Hi.

SummerOnTheWay1

💡 1 comment (Sunday 12/24/23)

A SUGGESTION: Reflect on your future. Try thinking about things you’d like to do in the coming year. From painting your bedroom or joining a choir to starting bereavement counselling or moving house: make a list of things that will make you feel better. You might change your mind, but at least you’ll emerge from Christmas with some ideas for what your future could look like now.

*** Stop by IF you "feel" up to it and tell us about YOUR THOUGHTS about this suggestion 💙💙💙 ***

📋 24 ways to survive Christmas when you’re grieving | Untangle Grief.

https://untanglegrief.com/24-ways-to-survive-christmas-whilst-grieving/

mc6844

Community Champion ⭐⭐

Thank you Nicole. It's a hopeful topic. I like the idea of looking to the future.

SummerOnTheWay1

👣 1 Step At A Time!

mc6844

Community Champion ⭐⭐

Nicole, thank you for all your diligent care and concern, and ❤️ on the forum. I'm sure everyone wishes you well, happy moments during the season, and few or no struggles. Take care!

SummerOnTheWay1

👣 1 Step At A Time!

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MarcyW882921

Community Champion ⭐⭐

Yes Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 , I have read this book. I will be anxious to see how you like it.

Marcy

SummerOnTheWay1

14 comments (Thursday 12/21/23)

🚚 🛣⏰ Cadee @Cadee2719 , not too much longer for IDAHO!!! 💃💃💃

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Cadee2719

Community Champion ⭐

Hello to everyone. Well Nicole it looks like there will be a delay in my moving. Went to the Rheumotologist yesterday. Not good news. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and a high level of inflammation in my body. I go for blood test December 26th ( a lot more than the 11 vials they took the first time!). He is putting me on cortisone shots and wanting to do a vein biopsy and

some other tests. I will delay putting my home on the market until I get the results of all the tests and he said he would put all the information on a disk to be given to the doctor in Idaho. My son and a friend are taking a truck filled with stuff up to his new home on December 27. He will then have a moving van load up all his furniture and stuff and take it to Idaho Things didn't quite work out as I planned but it seems as if they never do. Wishing you and all my friends HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Mine will be quiet. Thank You for checking on me. I hope that Santa is good to you because YOU deserve it. ❤️

SummerOnTheWay1

10 comments (Friday 12/22/23)

Cadee @Cadee2719 , that is what I thought it was!!! Girl, as we AGE, those "old folks" stuff TRY (note word try) to TAKE OVER. 😤

I am doing BOTH Florida and Virginia as like MC @mc6844 and Marcy @MarcyW882921 had said - transistioning over "things" to ANOTHER STATE TAKES TIME. 😎

So RELIEVED you now KNOW and can now MOVE FORWARD with FIXING your body.

YOU WILL BE WELL SOON!!!!

Lol, the DREADED "holidays" 😭, but like WE ALL know - our love ones are ALWAYS with us.

The FREE movie "The Secret" has made a HUGE difference in my life. I cannot wait for their DAILY DEVOTIONAL to arrive on December 29th. 💃💃💃

Thank you for stopping by... 💙💙💙

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