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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 616522" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Hi kids, I'm still here. Thanks for asking. Nancy, thanks for the head's up. I think of you often and read a bit when I can. Life is hectic and not so difficult child centered anymore. </p><p>I moved to a north atlanta suburb in March from Raleigh. It was a bit of a "fixer upper" to put it mildly. It had been empty for 10 yrs. The owners then put "lipstick on a pig" to sell it. We have been working on the house for a long time but got the main floor finally finished in time for Christmas. </p><p>I had a detached retina and surgery in early october. Retched activity restrictions, no driving and very little vision. About that time, my in laws were getting weaker and moved in with us Oct. 20th. The day they were on the plane I re detached my retina again. Another surgery and even worse activity restrictions. No travel, no lifting etc,. Meanwhile f i l was under hospice care and getting weaker. He passed away a week before Christmas and two days before my entire family showed up. It was a more subdued holiday but we are all glad he is at peace and was with his beloved wife and my husband until the end. We felt good that he left this earth the way he wanted. mother in law is still here and contemplating a life without her husband. She had been his primary caretaker for 2 yrs. So far we took her to a movie, an outlet mall, a restaurant and I'm trying to arrange a visit to Orlando in a few weeks. We aren't sure what her plan will be. </p><p>difficult child and easy child were here for the holidays. easy child is doing well in Orlando and living a very nice independent young man's life. difficult child is working on a career with film and film editing. He has a pretty full life but still has issues that prevent him from being fully employed or independent. I think we realized we have done all we can do and will help encourage him but this may be the best he can be. </p><p> My youngest brother moved from Pa. to Atlanta with his 6yr old and 4 yr old this summer . It has been nice to see the kids more frequently and to have some of my family nearby again. </p><p>I have barely seen anything of Atlanta since I have been house bound for remodeling or eye issues but hopefully I will get out more. I love where I am and my new home. We have had a series of home issues that make you laugh at the end of the day.(giant flies, flying squirrels, cowkiller ants, just to mention a few) Raising a difficult child makes other obstacles and complications seem minor in comparison. I still don't sweat the small stuff. </p><p>I can't believe it has been 15 yrs or more since I first logged on this site and quite a few years (6?) since I ran the site. Life moves faster and faster doesn't it?</p><p>husband and I celebrated 32yrs of marriage Dec.26th. Yay!</p><p>I hope you are well and that you have survived difficult child life. I'd love to hear how each of you are doing. Coming here is like curling up with a favorite blanket. It feels warm and safe. Happy New Years to all of you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 616522, member: 3"] Hi kids, I'm still here. Thanks for asking. Nancy, thanks for the head's up. I think of you often and read a bit when I can. Life is hectic and not so difficult child centered anymore. I moved to a north atlanta suburb in March from Raleigh. It was a bit of a "fixer upper" to put it mildly. It had been empty for 10 yrs. The owners then put "lipstick on a pig" to sell it. We have been working on the house for a long time but got the main floor finally finished in time for Christmas. I had a detached retina and surgery in early october. Retched activity restrictions, no driving and very little vision. About that time, my in laws were getting weaker and moved in with us Oct. 20th. The day they were on the plane I re detached my retina again. Another surgery and even worse activity restrictions. No travel, no lifting etc,. Meanwhile f i l was under hospice care and getting weaker. He passed away a week before Christmas and two days before my entire family showed up. It was a more subdued holiday but we are all glad he is at peace and was with his beloved wife and my husband until the end. We felt good that he left this earth the way he wanted. mother in law is still here and contemplating a life without her husband. She had been his primary caretaker for 2 yrs. So far we took her to a movie, an outlet mall, a restaurant and I'm trying to arrange a visit to Orlando in a few weeks. We aren't sure what her plan will be. difficult child and easy child were here for the holidays. easy child is doing well in Orlando and living a very nice independent young man's life. difficult child is working on a career with film and film editing. He has a pretty full life but still has issues that prevent him from being fully employed or independent. I think we realized we have done all we can do and will help encourage him but this may be the best he can be. My youngest brother moved from Pa. to Atlanta with his 6yr old and 4 yr old this summer . It has been nice to see the kids more frequently and to have some of my family nearby again. I have barely seen anything of Atlanta since I have been house bound for remodeling or eye issues but hopefully I will get out more. I love where I am and my new home. We have had a series of home issues that make you laugh at the end of the day.(giant flies, flying squirrels, cowkiller ants, just to mention a few) Raising a difficult child makes other obstacles and complications seem minor in comparison. I still don't sweat the small stuff. I can't believe it has been 15 yrs or more since I first logged on this site and quite a few years (6?) since I ran the site. Life moves faster and faster doesn't it? husband and I celebrated 32yrs of marriage Dec.26th. Yay! I hope you are well and that you have survived difficult child life. I'd love to hear how each of you are doing. Coming here is like curling up with a favorite blanket. It feels warm and safe. Happy New Years to all of you. [/QUOTE]
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