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Hi @Former-Member

I'm not cranky with you - I have been having days with an upset tummy from the antibiotics and I have to have another course until I have seen the podiatrist - my tummy has been okay today but the weather - bleak - and horrible - August is nearly over and my annus horribilis will be too - I really believe in the power of thought at times

Sorry your if Dad has osteoporosis - my mother had that - or at least it looked as if she did - I think your Dad has probably not had the best diet through life - he's most likely eating better now you are feeding him than he has for a long time - good work Lapses

I have been tested and I am fine but then I have always had a good diet - esp since I have been feeding myself - in fact blood tests proved my calium levels to be high 

I don't know what the weather is like in Sydney - here we had a couple of reasonable days - the back of winter has been broken I think - today though has been so bleak - I stayed in bed reading for a long time today and would have been happy to stay where I was all day but it is necessary to get up before my back starts to complain - weather has such a negative effect on back problems

Have you have your MRI yet - I have been wondering if they found anything - I am really interested in things like that

About your house - I was anxious when you said you were thinking of giving away the proceeds from your house - just having that money in some kind of bank accounts and there are many kinds - can give you a feeling of independence about the future - the time will come when your Dad's house gets sold and the money spread between 6 of you so you will need that money for a place of your own - and yes - I know myself what looks like a lot of money isn't really - a place in the country doesn't measure against a place in the city but still you do need that security for yourself and then in time - for your son

Some kids work hard at cutting the apron strings and some need them cut for them - in my family people tend to move out from home early - my daughter was still in her teens - still - I am close to her even though we don't see each other often and I know your son means a lot to you but is sometime resentful - I know - I call it Prickly Kid Syndrome and my daughter can be prickly

You are worth it Lapses so put yourself first from time to time and take care for your future - maybe it's hard to see at times and I understand this - life does change and right now I know things are hard for you

Things are fine Lapses - I am used to Melbourne weather and wouldn't go elsewhere to live but complain about it - of course - it's a city-wide occupation

I am thinking about planning my trip interstate now - I am not sure exactly when - I need to get my infected and crooked toenail fixed first 

Sending hugs

DecHi Sista