What made you Cry Today
 

Not with literal tears but with a very sad heart I just heard that our Glorious Queen has covid-19. At 95 years of age I do hope She can survive this damned thing after all She has been through in life. God Save Her.

T rex has been taken from us
 

A few texts from my son

The horrible news about the latest tragedy in our country (fucking gun culture down in Tx). I'm not surprised that Beto O'Rourke got arrested for calling out Abbottt on his lunatic policy on Guns. Three Cheers for Beto.

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Today...
 

That everyone is so divided that they can't wake up and see, we are doing exactly what the government wants us to do, divide!

Learning one of my doctor's made a mistake and should have never prescribed the two medications he did in combination. I don't know what caused it but awhile back there were some complications with a surgery he preformed. I cut him some slack because anyone can make a mistake and it wasn't anything major. I lived, I wouldn't have even known if he had he hadn't said anything. Plus he seemed upset, remorseful, bad it had happened. Now here we are and another thing. I'm not exactly sure why but this time I just broke down crying. Maybe because I learned it on my own and haven't had a chance to discuss it with him yet.

What made you cry today
 

We go through so many things that we do not truly understand "why me"? Unfortunately what is, is.

Try to keep a positive attitude until you have spoken to your doctor and get the full story. Not knowing is so very hard to bear by ourselves. Know that others think of you as well and wish you only the best outcome no matter what it is can give comfort.

Damn, sometimes wish I could have a good cathartic cry. Haven't cried in years. As a person with Aspberger's, I just go numb when things get b

What made you cry today.
 

My brother's dog is now in a nicer place on the other side with lots of other animals to romp with. No more pain, able to jump and play again and happy he had a fulfilling life with his dad. I was happy I could ease my brother's pain and give him comfort, he is the last along with me of our family of 6.

I brought a photo of Brittney Griner and her wife to my altar and taped it up where my Santa could see her. I got through the first part of the prayer and then just had to wave my hands toward the photo, I could not finish. I am so devastated for Brittney and Cherelle.

Seem to be getting a little weepy in my old age. I didn't cry either time but did get a little teary-eyed. Looked on FB this morning to see my best friends grandson was born Friday evening. She died in 2020 but she would have ate him up! Then I saw a dog I recognized from 40 yrs ago (not mine) my heart melted when I read it and realized the poster was yup the owner of that dog. She was so smart and funny. And kept my drunk ass company a few nights as well

Not getting any better :watereyes:

I saw a TikTok of a dog who lives his whole life on a chain in the yard. The neighbor, who was recording the TikTok, said he's reported it to the police, but they don't do anything. He also said he stole a dog from them once that was in the same situation, and they just got another dog.

Those people deserve to be put on a chain in the yard, naked, surrounded by people who don't speak their language, fed and watered at someone else's whim, and completely exposed to the elements.

It makes me so sad to see how many of the animals in this world are mistreated. I try to get them out of my TikTok queue, but sometimes one sneaks up on me.

I have my one new rescue dog and she's all I can handle for right now. I have spent a small fortune taking care of all the health problems she came to me from the shelter with. And we're still getting to know each other. I have to face the fact that I can't save them all, but I can save at least one. :bigcry: :angry:

This is a hard one for me, too. All of the animals I've ever shared life with were rescues. There are so many who need warm, loving homes.
My newest rescue is Sage. She looks like a pitbull-rottweiler mix. She was found running wild in an apple orchard in Yakima, WA. They had to live trap her, because she was so afraid of humans she wouldn't approach anyone. She was badly injured, and we think she may have been hit by a car. She was terrified of people. She was pretty young, maybe 10 or 11 months, but had clearly already had puppies.

We got her last March. Since then, she had her injuries treated, including a surgical repair on her left rear knee. She has been spayed. We take her to training classes. She is like a different dog. She is affectionate, playful, funny, and so very smart. She has gained weight, so she is no longer skin and bones. Her fur has gotten softer and fluffier. She plays a lot with our other two dogs, and she is so snuggly with dogs and humans alike.

Someone clearly abused her before we got her, but her life is better now. I can't save all of them, but I saved her, and I hope that people see what can be done with a dog like her that not very many people might take on, and think about doing the same with another dog who needs help. Adopting Sage was one of the best decisions I ever made.


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Also, for thread compliance, and totally off the subject of my sweetheart doggie, the thing that made me cry today was finding a comment in my facebook memories from a friend who died this past June. It sort of hit me all over again that she is really gone, and I won't get to hug her again. Her death was very unexpected, and I have not fully integrated it yet. The grief about it comes in waves, sometimes when I least expect it. She died as a result of domestic violence, and I now know three women who died pretty much the same way. It's heartbreaking and infuriating all at once.

Getting the news that the Grandkids’s “other Grandmother “ died. It’s been awhile since my spouse and I saw her but we talked on the phone. You just never know when your time is up…………

The boi is in the hospital with a stent in his kidney and kidney stones, but that's not the most worrisome problem. They saw a spot on his lung on the x-ray, and it's one that was there the last time he was in the hospital. It has grown. It might be leftover pneumonia from the last time he was in the hospital, or it might be cancer. They are doing a biopsy tomorrow if they can get a surgical team together on a Saturday or on Monday if they can't. The healthcare system is so f'ed up, and he really needs everyone on their best game right now. I don't know what to do, so I had a big boo-hoo this afternoon.

Frentorish Bowie
 

Seeing this photo of Tori Bowie wrapped in the U.S. flag. She died this week. She was one of my heroes.

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Tori Bowie after winning the silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Credit: Adrian Dennis/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Receiving the funeral Thank You cards I ordered in the mail. The one on the outside of the box says "Love Lives On". It reminded me of a song I once sang in a chorus:

Love lives on
Beyond goodbye.
The truth of us
Will never die.
Our spirits will shine
Long after we're gone
And so our love lives on.

Good News (no oral cancer)
 

Today I had my oral biopsy to remove what they thought was cancer.


I don't have cancer.

I had a fibrous lesion inside my mouth due to my jaw being off (TMJ) and kept accidentally biting the inside of my cheek -- for years.

It's like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and by the way, on June 6th will mark 1 year being smoke free (for life).



<<<<<<<<<~~~~ teary, so grateful, thankful and so humbled.

Accidentally calling someone else by Dixon's name.

Hearing He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones

Telling my mom about Dixon's passing, and realizing that it won't be too much longer before my mom can't remember who I am.

My hips are in horrific pain tonight. We are expecting a freeze tonite after many warm days. If I could cut my legs off, I would….

Talking to my therapist. I keep thinking I've finally told everyone about Dixon's passing, and then there will be someone else.

Also, last night I was cleaning out my voice mail, and realized I still have the one from when Dixon first asked me out. I have some voice mails from my Dad too - he died about five years ago. That was a good, loud 30-minute cry.

I cry every day since I learned the news almost 2 weeks ago...
My best, dearest friend up North has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer after a really bad stroke.

My new Love gave me the greatest gift ever by taking me to see her and say goodbye. His selflessness, compassion and tenderness made me cry.

Seeing the most amazing, strong woman in the world so vulnerable and weak absolutely tore my heart out.

I’ve been crying all day. Losing my job has been traumatic for me, my dog has been suffering with arthritis and I’m scared to death. I’m not gonna be able to afford her treatment. She’s going to be nine in February so she’s actually very young to have developed arthritis so badly. I just took her into the vet and spent a lot a lot of money on allergy medication and arthritis medication. The allergies are under control. But she can’t even put her foot on the ground. She cannot bear weight on it at all! I have loved all my dogs and each one of them has been special. Moondoggy is exceptional. I can’t stand to see her in pain! I have to call the vet on Monday. I can’t stop crying…

The thought of losing my brother to his long illness and fight with diabetes. Wish I could go see him but airfare is outrageously expensive. By early spring we might could go. I just tear up and weep at the thought of losing my brother. :(

My sister's distress. Our mother is now in a geriatric psych ward, having her medications evaluated. She could be there for up to two weeks, and my sister feels that she has abandoned our mother. Also, I think she's feeling out of control - that's an unusual situation for her, and it makes her extremely uncomfortable.

She told me how much she hates to cry. She just stuffs her feelings down and ignores them. I suggested that it might be good for her to get them out. (I really think she could use some therapy.) She just said she can't stand the feeling, and it makes her head hurt and she feels "mushy".

She also misses our mother. She said when the transport people took her today it felt heartbreaking, as if they were taking one of her children. My sister and mom have lived together for the past two years, and then my sister found her, what we thought was, the perfect nursing home. It's six minutes away from my sister's house, and she has been to see our mom every day since we moved her there, two weeks ago.

I'm worried about Mama too, but she's just going through the system, going through all the red tape of living in a nursing facility. The geriatric psych ward in this hospital specializes in what she needs, and I'm sure they will take care of it as soon as possible (I hope - I do have dark thoughts about them keeping her as long as possible to run up the Medicare bill). But then she will get back to her nursing home, and my sister will get back to her daily visits. She can check in with the nurses daily and attend all of Mama's caretaker team meetings and feel like she's in control again.

I just hope my sister doesn't break.

When one of my coworkers asked me how my spouse was doing? I just burst into tears because come January she will be 81 years old and she is in heart failure. They replaced the battery in her pacemaker last month. She knows she doesn’t have long. We have talked about her wishes. She wants to die at home. And my dear Mother has Alzheimer’s and doesn’t usually know my sister and I most days anymore. I’m heartbroken that I’m going to lose my spouse and my Mother and I’m not able to cope anymore. All I do is eat to kill the pain and I’m almost at 300lbs. I hate how my life is going right now but I know there are other people way worse off then me.

My heart is crushed into dust and tears will never wash away the pain I feel. She passed peacefully, surrounded by love. The world is a much less colorful, empty space without her.

A Korean drama, Extraordinary Attorney Woo. I must have just needed a good cry, because it wasn't even really that sad.

I love that series. And it touches me that you cried. It demonstrates your ability to be empathetic.