i am sometimes slowed down, and sometimes temporarily halted, but i keep getting back up. this has been going on for so long it is now the normal pattern for my life. i have nothing that threatens my life and for that i feel very grateful. there are times i am unhappy with the way my life has gone, but i try not to dwell on that. i have a devoted dh, 3 healthy wonderful children, a fantastic dil and the best dgd in the world. and 2 silly dogs and 2 arrogant cats. life truly is good! and i have a wonderful group of on-line quilters that i count as friends. so if i complain it is because temporarily i have lost track of my blessings. but they are always right here after all. and a little gin and tonic will never hurt me! lol