I posted basically just a "hi" over the weekend because I hadn't heard any postings from you for several days which got my Pam radar sending out my tracking device. I know you said you had bursitis which my mom would get in her arm every so often and I know it is extremely painful. I am so sorry about your friend and it is a wonderful thing to have maintained a friendship for a long time. In fact, it is a gift from God. (I believe) My mom once told me that if you ever had one true friend in your lifetime, you would be really blessed. On verbal abuse, it is worse than physical. I learned early on that words are weapons that can pierce you and hurt you worse than anything in this world. And it seems that when we are not feeling the best and you are doing the best you can at the time, words go straight to the heart. If you can do without the acquaintances, send them on their merry way! (I am sorry, preacher has gone to meddling!) Or you can just close your ears and heart to their nastiness. I hope you do take a few steps back, listen, read, sew and reflect. Sometimes, God has to carry us because we get so tired. You are someone that I admire because you seem so strong. Stay in touch with us (stitchers) because we are prayer warriors! At this moment, you are now in my prayers and thoughts and shall continue to be there. Hey, we all need prayer and I will take all I can get. Please take care of yourself and be safe, Momcat. Someone in Oklahoma will have your back and I bet that you will have a lot more stitchers that will have you on their prayer list. God be with you and keep you. Pam