Hey girl, You aren't being selfish! How can you care for someone elses well being, if you aren't caring for your own? You need to take the time for yourself, even if it is as simple as a 20 minute candle lit bubble bath, or reading a couple of chapters in a book. Set aside some time, after your hubby is asleep, if you can. I have had computer problems, again, but just saw you had a post and wanted to read it. Depression, being tired and worn out, run down, stretched too thin, all those things are hard enough when things are fairly 'good'. With illness in the family, it intensifies everything! You have my email addy. Email me if you need or want to, will be glad to listen to you. Leanndra

You MUST take time for you hun! If you don't you will fall apart and hurt you and him. HUGZ

Wonderful, thoughtful work. Old saying grumpy T.P. learned the HARD way -- "Ya' can't save a drowning person if you're drowning, yourself". Peace and my best. T.P.

They've already said it, but it's true: You can't be strong for others if you aren't taking care of your own needs. Other than your husband, your "friends" may be liking you because of what you do for them: If you're taking from yourself to feed them, they're little more than vampires. == Good to see you post again! I hope the light at the end of the tunnel is close, and is from your happy place! :D

I understand Ginny, and thank you for writing, it is nice to hear your roar again. Smile. Ive been there where you are, should say I am there, and yes you will make it. I know this, for I know you. The lioness in you has survived. Did you know that out of 5 cubs born to a Lioness, only 1 in that 5 survive? You Ginny are that one. Did you know, that the lion has special adaptations, and they areBackward-curved horny papillae cover the upper surface of the tongue; these are useful both in holding onto meat (or a dream) and removing parasites during grooming (Those who refuse to see the dream too.) as well as the Lion/lioness is a digitigrade, or toe walker; that is his/her heel doesn't touch the ground. (Hey, when youre great, youre great!) They have a lot in common with the wolf in that they communicate much like that of the wolf and also do other things much like that of the wolf.Such as The roar of a lion can be heard up to five miles away and can be most intimidating up close. (Dont tell me you cant write like me! You go girl!) Territorial roaring is usually heard an hour after sunset. (It is beautiful also when it is heard.) When separated they roar to let each other know where they are; females often call their cubs by roaring. (Hey humans sometimes do this toosmiles) His/her loud roar is made possible by the cartilage in his/her throat having ossified into bone (referred to as the Hyoid structure). This is true of all the big cat or "roaring" species. Lions are the only cats that live in large family groups. Each pride differs in size and formation. When the pride hunts as a group they employ an ambush. (Hey when youre smart, youre smart!) Also Ginny, I here am always in your cornerdifferent in some ways trueyet always in your corner HUGS