Hi mosaic,

I love your term "scaffolding." That is so apt. And LOL on being
confusing rather than tactful.

I always appreciate reading the forum too. It's very affirming and
grounding, isn't it?

JoEllen

: These past couple of weeks have been
: a bit of an upheaval one way and
: another. Mostly dealing with
: elderly relatives, with a
: sprinkling of work drama and on
: top, the weather has been Rubbish
: . So gloomy.

: Ive been doing my steps and feeling
: thankful Ive got that scaffolding
: supporting me.

: Tonight I had an extra snack because
: I've been running about more than
: usual today. Ive been sitting here
: thoughtful and realised
: something....

: Instead of feeling overwhelmed these
: last couple of days have been
: really fulfilling with these
: thoughts:

: *I really appreciate the
: thoughtfulness, generosity and
: kindness of my DH!
: *I've been able to express what I
: really think instead of carefully
: being tactful ( which means in
: reality to my logical family ,
: tactful = I'm being a bit
: confusing )
: *realised I have a lot of respect for
: someone
: *some family friends have been
: prepared to help and support in
: ways I would never have
: thought,how wonderful.

: Good things come out of it

: ... and calling by the forum has kept
: me so reminded about what its all
: about. Ive been able to be
: attentive to my shopping lists,
: extra snacks, meals on time,
: journal. All those little bits
: that make a difference.

: So... thank - you