got a funny lump in my throat

[phanmale]

3 out of my 4 have gone, bedroom became my stock room
turned into nanny in August, number 3 son getting married in February, and was informed today that number 2 son (currently residing in New Zealand) is getting married the following January - as you are due to become grandparent too, just seek solace in the peace and quiet over the next few months - it doesnt last long!!

[redannigoni]

3 out of my 4 have gone, bedroom became my stock room
turned into nanny in August, number 3 son getting married in February, and was informed today that number 2 son (currently residing in New Zealand) is getting married the following January - as you are due to become grandparent too, just seek solace in the peace and quiet over the next few months - it doesnt last long!!

You are so right Jan! Nice to see you about!

[moonwitch]

Just make sure to change the locks........

I thought i'd been there and done that.......then I got the beggars back.......plus 3 more

Yvonne x

Me too..my son left home when he was 18 but when he became homeless, he crashed here .... he said it was until he got back on his feet.

That was in January 2003 and he's still here

[Rednosty]

And THAT LUMP IN YOUR THROAT???? Have you checked where your Hubby is!!

[phanmale]

You are so right Jan! Nice to see you about!

Thank you Im always about, I just go into quiet mode occasionally

[RonOne]

Up go's the phone bill.
What ever you do, don't tell him he can reverse the charges.

[saltylady]

i have spent most of the day in the attic filled 7 black sacks of clothes shoes papers and god knows what else
he said he had got everything he wanted lol

[sparkdeco]

in one way, it's been nice to have not had any children because they can't cause me any heartbreaks or wrenches when they leave home, but in others I don't know.....................

[astral276]

Thank you Im always about, I just go into quiet mode occasionally

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

OK. Have the lot. It is worth perusing occasionally.

Desiderata.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender,
Be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others -
Even the dull and ignorant, they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons - they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter,
For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career -
However humble, it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is.
Many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection, neither be cynical about love.
For in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
It is as perenial as the grass.
Take kindly the council of the years,
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune,
But do not distress yourself with imaginings -
Many fears are borne of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe.
No less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
Keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful. Strive to be happy.

[ejean9]

Thanks Mel..i needed that today..