[If you have a big age gap between children…]

I got lucky and my sister had a kid within the same year as my surprise caboose baby.  My sister and I are nine years apart so we never expected to have kids close in age.  It has worked out great and we are all super close.  🙂

[We need prayers right now (update in OP)]

Just said a prayer for your family.  

[What is the best Halloween candy?]

I say Reese’s but plain Hersheys are a close second in my book! 

[So, why do you wear a bra?]

 I’m fairly well-endowed and I’ve nursed for a million years, so the support feels much better.  I’ve mostly switched to sports bras, though. 

[We finally got all of the wedding pics]

Everyone and everything looks amazing.  The table is stunning.  Great job! 

[My quirky ways]

 I do a lot of stuff like this, and I have since I was a kid.  I didn’t realize it was called stimming.  

[Do y'all miss your little kids?]

 Yes, but I really like sleep, and I really like that they can handle going to the restroom on their own.  Two of them can drive.  All of that is awesome, too.   

[Yesterday was the worst day of my life and today isn’t better]

 Oh honey, I’m so sorry.  I wish there was something I could do.  You are all in my prayers.  

[Help me be brave]

 You must live super close to me.  I think that con is probably a lot of fun! Meeting William Shatner would be cool for sure!  I hope you have a great time.  

[Traveling Chris - anyone know how she’s doing?]

I was wondering about her too.  

[How old are you?]

I’m 40.  I’ve been here since I was in my mid 20s, which is insane.  I’ve learned so much from y’all. 

[Just joined Costco - what are your faves?]

All of the pastries are amazing.  Not so good for my waistline unfortunately.  

[Paging Dr Hive .... Female WWYD question]

Hysterectomy for sure.  

[Pray NOW]

I’m so sorry.  😭😭😭

[When you need to cut off a family member (from a hospice nurse)]

I have watched her TikTok’s for a while.  I love her!  She gives really good information. 

[I don’t want to make this phone call.]

I’m so sorry, but I’m glad you were able to return the call. 

[Updated at end: Rambly post alert; looking for sympathy and not tough love]

I’m so sorry.  

[Feeling very over it.]

I’m so sorry.  I wish I could just fix it for you.  I will pray for you.  

[It sounds like a joke, but I’m serious - how do I kill an earworm???]

  I know exactly what you’re talking about, and I’ve never been able to do much about it when it happens to me. It seems to be much worse when I’m sick for some reason.  

[Just transferred by ambulance from one ER to second]

Praying for you.  

[Ignore button?]

I don’t even use ignore anymore, because I just end up reading the posts anyway.  😂

[Is Teaching Textbooks still popular?]

   My oldest uses it for Algebra 2.  We have been pleased so far.  I will definitely use it again.  

[Would someone please help me find that thread on teaching kids to drive?]

My second DS turned 16 today, so he is currently out and about and I am trying not to worry.  😂

[Dad Update (new update in first post on 12/13) (and 12/30)]

I’m sorry for your loss but glad his suffering is done.  You are all in my prayers.  

[Dad Update (new update in first post on 12/13) (and 12/30)]

I’m praying for you and your dad.  I’m so sorry you’re both going through this.