What a two-week period. I tell you my friends, it doesn't rain, and it pours! I mean the 9th was the day we found out my mother was dying and they gave her six months to live (she died the following sept 7th). I didn't realize why I was in a funk until I saw the date on the calendar. It never fails.
Then my baby, baby sister is having financial problems and is being evicted with my two nieces from their apt in Arizona. Being on disability, I cannot help them, so I’m sitting here worried about the three of them.
Then my niece is having surgery sometime this month to find out if she has endometriosis. She will be out of work for several weeks.
Then I get a letter from my brother in prison. It was awesome to hear from him, but it set off tears that wouldn't stop for about a 1/2 hour. Parts of the tears were for him being there, but most were for me. Guilt if you will for not knowing what to say to him and not writing him.
And then finally, yesterday afternoon, I got very sick to my stomach and ending up visiting the bathroom. This came out of the blue and no reason for it. Two hours later I get a phone call from my step mom. My mammaw (dad's mom) had passed away about the same time I got sick to my stomach. She was 92 and had very advanced Alzheimer’s. She’s in a better place, but she was my favorite mammaw.
So, you see, in two weeks hell broke out here. Paul has been a trooper and stood by me and has been a huge source of comfort.
The last half of august has just got to be better.
Huggles and wuv
Mel
EDIT: just a note to say that my mom passed away 9 years ago. it's just that unless i can catch it in time, my mind will go into a bit of a funk. my sisters and brother go through the same thing.
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DaisyMae420
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Aug 15 @ 8:30AM
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leprichaun_magic
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Aug 15 @ 9:09AM
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its got to be better............
very sorry to hear you lost your mother ]
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azgirl701
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Aug 15 @ 9:12AM
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i am so sorry its such a bad time for you mel lets hope things get better for you
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cancun1999
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Aug 15 @ 9:32AM
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 God Bless you Mel and I hope things get better soon for you..
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redbronze
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Aug 15 @ 9:59AM
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Blaa this is how my November and Feb are.. a funk with the blues.. I am sorry about your sister seems like a lot of this is going on, both the dying and financial stuff is a lot to process.. With the desease your grandmother had she truely is in a better place and her soul probably left long ago, the body in denile living when it should have long ago passed on. As for your brother he is where he placed himself, love him but do not feel sorry/guilty for his mistakes know he is doing his time and hopefully lesson learned.
Keep your chin up and remember you choose to engage the drama or choose to allow it to happen and not engage it.. You cannot save the world only yourself.. With your health being not that stable I would advise the latter and take care of you... I say all of this in Love as I have my own dysfunctional family and they can bring me down in an instant if I choose to let them.. Hugs and happy wishes to you and yours...
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imlost2
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Aug 15 @ 10:28AM
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They say bad news comes in threes and you certainly have had your fair share hun. I wish you the best and hope all of your bad news is all out of the way now for the rest of the year. Maybe for the rest of, well the rest of a long time. Sorry to hear about your loss and prayers are on your way. tc Lost
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Tiramisu4u
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Aug 15 @ 10:28AM
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Mel, hun....you are ALLOWED the doldrums....we all go through things that just seem to pile up at times.
I have at times wondered if it will never end...but it DOES! 
When I want to vent, whine snivel, cry and moan...(I dont mean moan in a *good* way  ), I mark a date on the calender..usually a few days to a week...and allow myself to wallow in *woe is me*....then when that date comes...SUCK IT UP and move on to appreciate the good things I have.
We cannot change what is past, or the issues our family lays on us...but we CAN decide to not let it invade our happiness or personal space. Thank God you have a wonderful man in Paul to stand by you...and........
GO OUT AND BUY A NEW PAIR OF SHOES!!!!   
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magnolia57
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Aug 15 @ 10:33AM
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awww sweety I have the same thing hit me at diffrent times of the year....miss my parents so much at holidays, then theres BD's, just try to think about the good times you had with her....the others are right about one thing; you can't save the world..put your self first ( bet Paul would agree..take care of you first). hugs , Magnolia 
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missliss78
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Aug 15 @ 1:21PM
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My condolences to you on the loss of your mawmaw.
Here's hoping things will be on an upward turn from here on.
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silksox
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Aug 15 @ 3:17PM
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Darlin...you've been so great at lifting up others here..and taking your time to FAB photos and poems...I really appreciate & celebrate YOU!
When you're  sunny on MD...its CATCHING
And when you have the Blues  ...we are here with you as well!
Praying for that cloud to lift...
Blessings Upon You!
Sox
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burdinep
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Aug 16 @ 3:24AM
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we both thank you all and we hope you all have a great month ...I am sure in a short time ours will be better
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UnicornLover1962
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Aug 16 @ 6:08AM
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is it any wonder why i love the guy so much!
thank you for the great support! your friendship means alot to me and to paul as well.
huggles and wuv
mel
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Peachdejour
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Aug 17 @ 4:30PM
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Son of a bitch! I was going to go see grandma Harrison.
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