ahh-sweetheart that you are! I knew I could count on you for guidance and I thank you. Through this site being a self confessed "lurker" I have variously known that you have had much suffering and sadness for which I am indeed sorry. We are about the same age I suspect - I turned 60 in June and retired, from a long career as a matron- read charge nurse - probably after you by a few years but you have acquired so many loving friends here whose devotion to you speaks volumes. Reading between the lines, the "meet-up" gals really want you to join them. Please try dear Gladys. I must admit I have gone into my shell somewhat since leaving my profession. I have become homebound and bad hips aside need to have one massive shove out the door. Fortunately we are on our way to our newly acquired condo in Florida and hopes ride high for a kick-start toward "recovering after retirement" I wish you well and if necessary will doggie sit while you go and meet the gals in Quebec. I think!!!
bless you.