Thanks lynn-ann. Still waiting for some test results.

Sorry to hear about your husband. A difficult time to be out of work. I hope he finds another job soon.

Congratulations to your daughter. Enjoy the engagement party this weekend.

Everything is going fine in "Jane's world" at the moment
Highlight of the day is Mum getting discharged from the hospital. She had cancer ten years ago and she had yearly check ups. She was hoping to be discharged in Novemember, but she had found a small lump - although it wasn't painful, she wanted it checked out. They didn't know what it was so she had it removed this February. Today we found out it was a "foreign body" , it was absolutely nothing, and they'll see her in ten years! Here's hoping!
Although Mum wasn't worried about it, it is good to know we can relax now, and plan things etc

Today I had my second driving lesson. The first one was with dad, and this one with mum. I MUCH prefer driving with mum, because she isn't so worried about me banging up her car and a much better teacher. I have more special awareness and confidence this time and her car is easier to control than dad's as well.

Jane, so pleased to hear about your Mum. Give her a hug and say "Great news!"

Great, great news Jane!

I imagine how relieved you all must be. Hugs to you and your Mum.

What a relief that must be to you, Jane. Great news!

Such wonderful news Jane!

Lioness, glad to hear good news for your friend's dad.

I`m glad you and your mum had such good news Jane.

Great news Jane.

Jane, I'm sure that makes both of you feel great, wonderful news.

lioness, I think mothers/females generally do make better instructors. I can only base it on my experience, but I taught my sons and also a lot of their friends (male and female) how to drive because fathers/males were just too uptight and impatient. Good luck with it!

It seems that it's been a week since good or bad news.

High of my week is the delicious easter egg that I got from my boyfriend...white chocolate with toffee bits.

Low is that last night my little brother started throwing up, he still is, and I think I've got it as well.

ugh - hope it's a quick bug you've got, lioness.

My high is that I'm 100 days without a smoke yay me.


Time Smoke-Free: 100 days, 19 hours, 29 minutes and 30 seconds

Cigarettes NOT smoked: 2520

Money Saved: $1,178.33

It's fun to keep track along the way .. if anyone is giving up smoking go to quitnet.com and you can get the facts and figures.

That's really good Copago. Keep it up!

As for the bug, it was a very quick one - it's passed already.

That's excellent news, Copago, well done!

Copago, I'm so pleased for you. Well Done! Now how many stamps are you going to buy with all that money you saved?

Way to go Copago. My husband keeps trying to quit, then starts again. So I know what a battle it is.

This has been a very tough week for my family and I'm really glad it's over. My Husband's aunt died on Friday the 3rd April. She was 86 and basically died of old age. Even though she never married and had chidren of her own, all the grandkids considered her a granny and she was loved and respected by all. Anyway my husband, sister-in-law and I had to arrange the funeral because nobody really knew what to do. She left all her affairs in a very organised condition (she knew she was going to die soon) so it wasn't too difficult. My husband, being a part time minister, did the whole service, including the sermon. It was very sweet and special and I was so proud of my husband for doing such a great job and even though it must have been difficult for him.

On the up side I'm glad the old lady is at peace now, She was in a lot of pain in her last days.

Lynn-ann, I'm sorry to hear about the death of your husband's aunt. It sounds as if she was a well-loved and respected lady. May we all live to that long age, and be so admired when we leave. My condolences to you and your family. ((((( hugs )))))

Thanks Mags (((((accepting hugs))))))

I used that site Jill and apparently save £1,825.00 per year - I haven't smoked for nine years so that is a LOT of money not spent.

LOL I already have bought a few stamps, Sue

Perhaps it's just denial that doesn't let you think about how much, financially, smoking costs. I never thought about it before giving up and it's a crazy amount of money. If I save it all I can probably put the young lad through Uni!

Sorry, Lynn-ann, about your Husbands aunt. I do wonder how hard it is for ministers and other who officiate at funerals when the person is known to them, especially a close relative. Perhaps it is easier?

Thanks Copago. No I don't think it's easier for the minister. He had to preach while family and friends were crying their eyes out but isn't it better to have someone up there who knew the person than some stranger who has to just repeat what the family has told him to say?