This is gorgeous! I love the story too!!!

I am so sorry to hear this latest news. I am continuing to pray.

I am praying for him (and all of you).

I would love to see a picture of your Nativity set. If it comes with a story, I would love to hear it (the history, who gave it to you, how old it is).

Yes! I loved it too. Thanks for a nice trip down memory lane.

I love anything sweet so it is hard to pick. But I love 100 grand bars, zero, milky way, snickers, tootsie rolls.

I was at a food store tonight that has a place to sit and eat and hang out. About 6-8 young high school (9th grade most likely) came in with pillow cases FILLED with candy! They were all dressed up and had the most awesome hauls of candy. When I complimented them on their hauls they were so kind and offered me some (I declined) and were so happy to see they had small toys too! They were really cute.

Jann I would be so hurt and in tears as well. This has all been handled so poorly by everyone. Lots of hugs and I do hope today is better.

How have things been since the wedding? Do you see her often or has he limited your contact? Not only was his comment mean but it just screams abuser to me. I hope your SIL is far kinder than his horrible father.

This was my reaction to reading the thread too. I am in the same position.

Underwear Bras Mattress Personal care items Car Seats Probably some other things I haven't thought of, but these things come immediately to mind.

Why? It would never occur to me to buy one used, but is there a reason not to?

Well said.

She is perfectly adorable! I hope you can meet her very soon.

I have never tried mac and cheese with vegan cheese but really want to. My favorite vegan cheese is Chao and that is the one I would want to try in mac and cheese. I hope someone has been successful and will share what worked. Most vegan cheese is just not good to me, Chao is really good!

Yes! I fully agree with you.

I am so sorry about all of this. I have been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing. Many hugs.

Please don't feel foolish. There is no reason to at all. However, I do understand you needing to work on contentment, I need to do the very same thing.

There is so much I want to say but just don't want it on the internet for the world to see given how personal it is. But yes, I do long very much long for a few things, some material and some not. It is hard. Very hard.

This thread desperately needs a LOVE button!!!!!!!!!!

Went to yoga this evening. 1 hour later and I feel much better. Definitely getting back to my daily yoga routine.

Great idea. I think I need twinkly lights. Where do you have yours hanging?

This thread has been so calming and peaceful to read. I wish there was a daily thread for this topic. I read, a lot. I decided to put off cleaning until tomorrow because it has been a very stressful week or so and I needed to regroup. Teen made us chili and bread for lunch. I had a giant mug of coffee followed by a giant mug of tea. I have missed several days of yoga (see prior paragraph...it has been a stressful week) which has done nothing but make everything worse. So tomorrow I shall get back to my daily yoga routine.

You win this thread. I love it!

Obviously food is on my mind. I hate all things pumpkin spice. Just gross.