I took my mom and we loved it. But I will say that I believe that it has not only language, but also adult content with regard to the sexual relationship of David to his mistress, and why it is difficult for him to give her up. But it is a wonderful story and very well acted and definitely worth seeing.

Are you kidding me? Why on earth would I ever bother to put nail polish on my toenails?

As a southern California girl, I would say that San Diego is ideal. Truly. And I don't think you would find housing prices much different in Colorado....and the re-sale value of a San Diego home will hold. I am completely biased, but I just don't think you could do better than San Diego. But I would buy there sooner rather than later. There must be some incredible deals there these days.

:grouphug: Oh Sue, I feel your pain. No advice here other than to pray for guidance and take one day at a time.

I am going to be building a website for my soon to be doula business(and eventually midwife business!), but am green, green to all of this. I have decided upon a name that is available according to GoDaddy.com. Do I need to check elsewhere to make sure it is not being used? I have many questions about such things as building a business website, etc. Any tips on getting free, reliable info?

California style...red grapes, chopped walnuts, mayonaisse and Spike seasoning. Yummers.

Divorce can be expensive, financially speaking. I just spent $3500. on an attorney who basically did nothing I could not have done myself. I was completely ripped off, and she was recommended by legal aid. I never felt badly about attorneys until now. What a racket. I suggest your sister not hire that attorney when she files for bankruptcy! So sorry. Divorce is bad enough without outrageous bills to pay.

All that, and she can write too! Will you marry me?:tongue_smilie:

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Wow. Very impressive. You are blessed in so many ways, not the least being your ability to work very hard. Good for you and yours. You should write your story and try to sell it as a book. It is very inspiring.

My two are now 12 and 14 and I am pretty lenient with letting them determine the exact time they go to bed. The 12 year does fine with less sleep, so I let him stay up till near ten some nights if he hasn't been too busy or cranky. The 14 year old needs more sleep, and needs a regular sleep schedule, but it is closer to 9:30 than 9 most nights.

I feel for ya, sistah. Never hope to live in snow, ever. And I grew up wearing zories.

Just turned 51(!). But I feel about 37. Divorce will be finalized in the next month, although this has nothing to do with midlife, but rather, bad choice. I am taking up a call to midwifery, although I know there are those who may think I am too old to take up such a calling. I hope 51 is midlife! I feel like I am just getting my wind....like my engines are getting ready to roar...like I am so ripe for what is ahead that I feel sorry for those who think 51 is old. Thanks for the reminder!

We got a stocking full of yummy chocolates for Christmas. I ate most of them. But today I signed up for an exercise class(and the chocolates are now gone, so....we're good).

It will be ok. :grouphug:

:iagree::grouphug:Housekeeping is overrated.

Hope here too. But not the "oh, I sure hope such and such happens..." The hope-maketh-not-ashamed,-for-He-who-promised-is-faithful kind. All our hope is in HIM.

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I knitted my first baby sweater with this yarn and think it would be a great choice also.

We just short sold our house and, no, this was not how things went down for us. But we have a very smart realtor and she is doing shortsales all the time now. I do not think our house went into the MLS until we were approved by our bank to short sell.

I am now a single mom, and my kids are 13 and 14. I am planning now for the time when they won't need me home with them so much. I am going to become a midwife, but first a doula. I have my first training in April of this new year and I am extremely excited. I have had dozens of jobs, and know that at this point in my life I don't want just another job. I know enough about the school district to know that I don't want to teach there and I don't want to become a nurse, even though I was a nurses and teacher's aide. I prayed and prayed for several months and feel the midwife thing is just perfect for my skills, temperment and bent.

Your thoughts and questions have come up throughout history. For me not having all the answers completely does not stop me from believing some things entirely.

Hey Rosie. I relate to your post, so thought I'd chime in here. I had my two at age 39 and 41. They are sixteen months apart. It took me fully six years to recover and completely feel myself again. Coincidentally, I began taking an SSRI when the little one was eight months old after years of untreated depression. It helped tremendously. I also began eating meat, as I had been a vegetarian and found myself to be protein deprived. Meat made a world of difference. So did the medication. Your plans sound very helpful. I did not have such clear thinking then, and really lived in survival mode for those years. Good for you being pro active. May 2011 see us all healthier and with more energy for the tasks we have, raising the little ones not the least.

yep, yep, yep...though this is a lot to do. I am never good at the doing parts. It is remembering that has transformed my pain this year. Remembering what I know to be true about God.], what Christ has already done. And trusting in it, resting in it. Like a weaned child......

2010 had me leave my husband of 15 years for a safer, more healthy home. By the grace of God I did it and the kids and I are fine. I have learned so much about God's faithfulness, mercy and goodness this past year. When I think about the new year and all of its possible challenges, I can't get this out of my head: Psalm 34:1-5 I will bless the Lord at all times His praise shall continually be in my mouth My soul shall make its boast in the Lord The humble shall hear of it and be blessed O magnify the Lord with me And let us exalt His name forever I sought the Lord and He answered me And He delivered me from all my fears Those who look to Him are radiant And their faces shall never be ashamed This is where I will be standing in the coming year. This is where I will find peace. May it be unto you as well, dear Nakia.