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[lizardek]

I think a lot about dying these days. I'm not sure why. Maybe because I'm over halfway to a hundred? Maybe because I wonder what my family would do without me? Maybe because I see signs of decay in so many places. It's in the news. It's in the illnesses and diseases and diagnoses that drop like bombs around you. It's a worm in the brain that

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[anonymous]

I'm delighted at the good stuff, especially that you've figured out paying for the rest of the year for Martin. I'm sorry for the bad stuff. The loss of money for the trip is awful, but so is the fact that you won't be going to Marrakesh. The future may hold other opportunities, though.

I've been thinking about dying lately, too. It seems to be the thing to do when evidence of mortality, either in oneself or in others, rears its ugly head. Eventually, in my case, I remind myself that I can't do much about it and that usually calms me for a while. It comes back, but I swat it down again with happy thoughts.

I wish you a wonderful rest of the year (and the rest of time, for that matter) and hope your trip to the US is a joyous cap to the year!

JS

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[lizardek]

I hope it is too! Too often holiday trips seem to just get stressful, but this year, I am determined to enjoy myself, and the time with my family and friends!

[ozswede]

I think about dying because of this dark, dreary weather - I swear it is killing me!

My mother dying last year has made me realise that I'm next to step up to the plate. I don't worry about it as such (and indeed some days I'd welcome it), but I do think about the effect on L-G and Miss Sophie. I hope to outlive them, so they don't have the pain of loss.

Oh no about your cancelled holiday - one that you've paid for as well! You read about these things happening, but never expect it to happen to someone you know. You must be really disappointed :(

You're going home for Christmas? That's wonderful! I hope you have an amazing time together in the States.

[lizardek]

First time home for Christmas in quite a long time, so I am really looking forward to it, and 2 of our best friends are coming for New Year's to boot, so should be a great time.

The grey/rain and darkness combination here in Sweden IS a killer...it gets harder every year.

I know what you mean about next to step up to the plate. My best friend once compared it to being on a moving conveyor belt where you watched the boxes in front of you drop off the end...urgh.

Really hoping we will get reimbursed for the trip, and really hoping it is SOONER rather than later so we can rebook!

[anonymous]

Dying? it's probably just caused by that dark and dreary nights and besides- Just stop now, because I absolutely expect my kids to outlive me, and I'm going to be around for quite some time!
I had to laugh about Karin and the beds! Martin will likely have thought up some revenge by the time he gets home- or as Karin probably hopes...it will have been so long he would have forgotten what bed he had!
That's terrible about the trip situation, I also hope you get your money back soon! Love, Lizardmom

[lizardek]

The darkness and weather certainly leads to morbid thoughts. And YOU are not allowed to die, ever. Don't tell Martin about the beds! hahaha!

From Megsie

[anonymous]

I don't allow those death thoughts to linger. In fact, I sometimes have to shake my head to get them out of there. I don't have much time for ANY thoughts to linger right now, too busy with work.

I am so glad that you have figured out Martin's school expense. I was sad and worried for you, but YAY!