This is a good description, but I disagree with the red. They don't suffer alone- loved ones and friends are suffering, because they can't help. They aren't without support, but it's more like the one w/ depression is inside a room with bullet proof glass walls, and those trying/wanting to help are beating on those walls futilely, and can't get in, no matter how hard they try. We can take them to get help, make them take meds, do everything we are supposed to do, and sometimes it just isn't enough. But they do not suffer alone and unnoticed.

Bill, that's fantastic!!

I hope that you never, ever, find that kind of "courage". You know we love you, and don't want to lose you. I know it sucks, but I'm selfishly asking that you never make that choice. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

Hummus and summer sausage! Now why didn't I think of that? My brain is in a food rut right now.

Awwwww! So cute! Yes, get a cat, but not that one.

Forgot to mention, she won't touch a sandwich w/ a ten foot pole. :P She won't eat nuts, and I think she lives on cheese. Will the hard boiled eggs travel well? She does like those. I'm just hoping the cooler stays cold.

I love white kitchens! And I really love all the windows. It looks great!

I vote for lint, or spider eggs. :D But we really do need pictures!

What do you pack for road trips... quick meals and snack stuff? I need to pack some food for dd for a road trip, and other than making some muffins, I'm drawing a blank. I don't want store bought junk, I'm thinking stuff I can throw in a cooler for her to snack on, and something that could be used as a quick meal if they don't stop someplace that has safe options for her. So what do you pack for road trips? (she'll be on the road about 2 days) TIA

I agree with Corraleno- I was thinking autoimmune disorder. Can you put him on a gluten free diet- it might take a few months to notice anything, but it is recommended for most auto immune disorders. Bags under the eyes are a sign of allergies. He could still have a dairy allergy, too, even if he's tested negative. Poor little guy- I hope he gets some relief soon.

I don't know, but I would check CNN and BBC for the most accurate info.

I agree.

I'm glad they are admitting him. I would be very worried about him having a later reaction alone at a hotel.

1. We understand, because it's normal weird cat behavior. 2. I think you are being paranoid- Wendy was kidding- they aren't REALLY plotting to kill you. (well, they might, but they rarely succeed) 3. Just throw them out and shut the door. Or flick water on them until they leave. That's what I do.

Pizza rolls are my "everyone is gone, I have the house to myself, and I don't have to cook", food. And yeah, I'd eat them-probably even if they were left out over night. There's a lot of preservatives, and not much real food in there.

Not a policy, but I know most camps of mixed ages have a 2 year policy. They will sometimes make exceptions for siblings, but it is a safety precaution.

Faith, I am so sorry! That is maddening that you can't be with your boy. I hope you both recover quickly, and that somebody will be there with him. I would have skype on 24/7, after having been booked by the pd for killing the person who said I couldn't stay! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Great big hugs for both of you.

Yes, he did. He hadn't formally asked me yet, but we had already talked about it. He asked my dad out of respect for my dad, and because it was important to me.

Yes, I'm sick of it. The worst are the auto play ads in my TWC mailbox. I PAY for that service- I shouldn't have ads in my inbox. Drives me bonkers. And FB now has the auto play stuff. If I want to see it, I will click on it, TYVM!

Wow! I... um.. uh...a bit... um... wow.

We have a large group of Romanian Gypsies in our town that are currently trying to scam people. They do the corner thing asking for food, but turned down food when people try to offer. They use kids for sympathy- sometimes the kids change- sometimes it's different woman with the same man, or different man with same woman, etc... The cops run them off, and they come back later. My friend saw them at her church over the winter... said they all showed up, pretended not to know each other, and then when church was over, they were all in a large group together. I know we have a legitimate homeless population in our little town, but they aren't the ones standing on corners. They actually prefer not to be noticed, and rarely ask for anything. They are also grateful when people offer food. Sad that so many try and take advantage of others.

I would totally go with this!

I'm so sorry. For your mom, you, your dad. Everybody. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

That's the most beautiful quilt I've ever seen! Beautiful and sad at the same time.

I voted no, but really needed an "other". With my first-none at all. With the twins, it was only if I tried to take my vitamins on an empty stomach... so not really.