Friday my kid’s kneecap popped out of place. Also, I got a bridge put in my mouth and ended up with a severe migraine. Monday my sweet pup died. Today I found out a high school friend died. Tomorrow I have elbow surgery. And of course there’s the national news.
I need a vacation. From my life.
Jan 14, 2026 15:03Hang in there
Thank you 💕
Oh, Holly. That's a LOT!! Let's get thru the elbow surgery and call in the troops for the rest!
💕💕💕
So sorry...
Thank you. It will get better after I get through tomorrow’s surgery. It will take time. But it will get better.
Remind yourself to focus upon this day. Tomorrow you’ll address tomorrow. Mixed in with the sadness of each day there are still moments of humor and tiny flashes of light. I’ve endured a lot and learned that it’s best to deal with the stress of life in manageable bites. 🕊️
Exactly this. I am telling myself it’s ok to feel bad for a while. But there are good things every day to remember too: my child laughing, my two remaining dogs giving me cuddles, my husband bringing me tea, etc.
Sorry to hear about all your stress. Might I recommend putting your favorite blanket in the dryer and then wrapping it tightly. Think if it as a warm hug from friend long past.
That’s a lovely idea! I actually have a blanket a friend gave me that says “hug” on it, made especially for occasions like this. 😍
I am sorry for your, your kid’s & your dog’s troubles, Holly. Tomorrow will be better.
Sheryl Crow "No One Said It Would Be Easy" Milwaukee WI 8/8/08
YouTube video by aquarius1962org
Love me some Sheryl Crow! Yeah, I could use a few days of equally good news. Like someone magically started a fundraiser for me and every movie star I love contributed and now I have a million dollars to pay for my kids’ education or something…
So sorry to hear all of this...take care of yourself. Hugs to you!!!
Thank you. I keep telling myself that I just have to make it through this week. Then things will start to get better. And I’m sure they will.
So so sorry for all that you describe, but look at it this way. The odds are most definitely moving in your favor at the moment. It might be time for you to stop at your favorite corner store on the way to your elbow surgery to buy a lottery ticket.
May all go well with your surgery and recovery.
LOL! I like the way you think! Every now and then I buy scratch tickets just for fun. Maybe now’s the time to treat myself for a little entertainment and - who knows - maybe a bit of luck! 😂😂😂
I'm so very sorry about all of it. Losing a dear pup and a friend is especially rough. Good luck tomorrow, and please be kind to yourself during surgery recovery, and grief. I very much hope there are better days ahead.
BTW, thank you also for feeding my imagination and heart for so many years. Many of my formative years were spent living in the land of retold fairytales.
OMG!!!!!! i'm SO sorry 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
might i suggest you unplug from social media for the next few days and just focus on good stuff? trust me, the sh*t will be waiting for you whenever you choose to plug back in
and just sending you tons and tons of good vibes!!!
Thank you. It does help a bit to scream into the void and know that loving voices answer with caring messages. Truly, the past four or five months have been piling it on. I’m ready for Lady Luck to make the coin land on the other side. Give me a million dollar fundraiser or something. 😂😭
Emergency cuteness deployed
OMG YOU KNOW ME SO WELL! Ah, it’s good to smile. Thank you.
It isn't always all bad but when in the middle of a hurricane it's hard to hear or think or imagine anything can go better. It is what it is but have a big hug from me (consensual of course).
Thank you. I definitely need hugs right now. It’s the old, “If you’re going through hell, keep going” saying. I’ll get to the other side at some point. Me and the chicken.
