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Marthe48

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14. Today is better

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 01:34 PM

Mar 1

The plumbing is repaired. I think we're ready for the contractor. I think today and tomorrow will be fairly normal, an island of time in our ever-changing circumstances.

Thanks, everyone, for all of the kind, gentle words and calming advice.

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I'm stressing [View all] Marthe48 Feb 28 OP

Keep it Tuesday! DUgosh Feb 28 #1

Good luck with all that try and stay grounded in the present. Nothing is easy anymore. Walleye Feb 28 #2

But at least you're making the transition while you are still standing on two feet! Trueblue Texan Feb 28 #3

I want to make this as easy as possible for my kids Marthe48 Feb 28 #4

How do you deal with a stubborn husband who thinks he will be 21 years old forever? Diamond_Dog Feb 28 #7

Any change is stressful. Allow yourself some grace and recognize that it will be a better future! biophile Feb 28 #5

Good luck, Marthe. Diamond_Dog Feb 28 #6

Thanks, DiamondDog Marthe48 Feb 28 #9

I think you should maintain YOUR schedule. One task at a time, one day at a time. LoisB Feb 28 #8

The delivery is set for Tuesday Marthe48 Feb 28 #10

Yay for you. LoisB Feb 28 #12

Hugs Clouds Passing Feb 28 #11

With all that's going on in the world right now, things just seem more complicated. hamsterjill Mar 1 #13

Today is better Marthe48 Mar 1 #14