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Tiel, thanks....
The good thing is that as a family, we rally round when things like this happen, so she won't feel like she going through this alone.
posted by
word.smith
on December 5, 2005 at 10:37 AM
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Good for you, Cass!
posted by
word.smith
on December 5, 2005 at 10:34 AM
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Lensman,
It works like that for me too. Don't read someone in a while and then they pop into my mind. I still have to come read the final chapter of that captivating story with the charming dog. I haven't been around much lately.
posted by
word.smith
on December 5, 2005 at 10:33 AM
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Rhia,
We are close, so I lend my ear and pray that they do the right thing.
posted by
word.smith
on December 5, 2005 at 10:29 AM
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Telly, now that's a practical approach.
I don't supposed they'd even think of selling their home since they just moved into it. Didn't even know there was such a thing as watercolour pencils.
posted by
word.smith
on December 5, 2005 at 10:29 AM
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Word.Smith
Oh my gosh! What a list of overwhelming problems. It almost gave me anxiety reading about them and she's not even MY cousin. I have such pity for her and her nightmarish problems. Compassion for you since you care and there's probably not a lot you can do for her except what you are already doing as best you can. While you're thanking God for your blessings, I guess I don't have to tell you to pray that your cousin gets some also.
posted by
Tiel
on December 4, 2005 at 2:53 PM
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No help required here! I count my blessings daily and I have many to count.
posted by
Ca88andra
on December 3, 2005 at 6:45 PM
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Word.Smith
I love that expression, "up for mention." Good for you, being grateful for what you have. It's always 10 times what someone else has.
You know, I get so caught up in my work, writing posts, living life, etc., and then one day I think...."Word.Smith." What's up with her these days? So here I am. Nice to read you again, and I'm still envious of where you live. 
posted by
Lensman
on December 2, 2005 at 9:54 PM
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Be supportive, Word
but don't let yourself be dragged down, okay?
posted by
Rhiannon1
on December 2, 2005 at 3:42 PM
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My god. What a
tsuris! (a mess) I think it would be time to cut your losses, sell the monster of a house, get things paid off and settled, and get the priorites straight. And selling dope on top of it? You have to wonder sometimes. RYN: Actually, the drawings are done with watercolour pencils (without the water) I just like the intense pigments.
posted by
telynor
on December 2, 2005 at 2:29 PM
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That's it Silvermoon.
After a while, we tend to go back to moaning again.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 12:19 PM
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Genius,
They have my sympathy and my prayers. It will be a rough road for them.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 12:19 PM
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Thanks Bright.
I tell myself that I have more than enough for which I should be thankful.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 12:18 PM
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After all that? I have no trouble maintaining perspective at all. I'll just keep my mouth shut from now on.
...Well, for a little while, at least.
posted by
SilverMoon7
on December 2, 2005 at 12:17 PM
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that certainly is some sobering perpective
especially the legal battles. If there's anything that will suck the life out of you, it's taking care of legal issues.
posted by
_the_staggering_genius_
on December 2, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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Word-smith
Hi.. I was thinking on my problems today and after reading this they are nolonger a big issue. You certianly made your point with this post! 
posted by
BrightIrish
on December 2, 2005 at 7:19 AM
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No problem, Ms Pickles.
I can't imagine being in all that trouble all at one either.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 5:55 AM
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oh wow....
that's about all I can think of to say in response!
BTW thanks for dropping by my seeds blog.
posted by
littlemspickles
on December 2, 2005 at 5:20 AM
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TF, you always put an interesting spin on things.
Yep, I'm feeling especially lucky and blessed right now.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 5:01 AM
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Meringue,
What's bad about our legal system is that you can visit court for umpteenth number of times just to hear your case 'mentioned'. It's a long and tedious process.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 5:00 AM
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NewYorker,
Indeed there is a solution to everything, no matter how bleak things may seem. I agree that there nothing that kills you like feeling your situation can't be worked out. It will take them a little time to sort through all they need to before each date comes up.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 4:59 AM
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Thanks HG.
They need all the help they can get.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 4:57 AM
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Rhiannon, they are going to need a lot of everything!
It will be a hectic and worrisome season for them with all of that going on.
posted by
word.smith
on December 2, 2005 at 4:57 AM
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Well, you can't say that her life is boring. With all her troubles, she is making everyone else feel better/lucky.
posted by
ThomasFranklin
on December 1, 2005 at 10:08 PM
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Never been to court
but can imagine your cousin's plight!
posted by
Meringue
on December 1, 2005 at 9:32 PM
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as they say in Italian
Luck is blind, but bad luck has great eyesight! Hope your cousin doesn't get too overwhelmed by it all....there is a solution to everything, no matter how bleak things may seem - this coming from someone who learned at her own expense that if you think something can't be solved, you're doomed.
posted by
NewYorker_in_Sicily
on December 1, 2005 at 9:27 PM
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Good god, poor thing. Having had some experience with legal matters the last year, I can't imagine dealing with
several. I will be thinking happy thoughts for her.
posted by
Holy_Grail
on December 1, 2005 at 8:42 PM
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I wish them luck
and hope you stay out of the fracas (fraci?) yourself.
posted by
Rhiannon1
on December 1, 2005 at 2:59 PM
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Kat, I have her in my prayers.
It's the least I can do for her. Thanks...
posted by
word.smith
on December 1, 2005 at 11:52 AM
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That is terrible Word.Smith
I hope she soon gets a break somehow so she can relax, have the baby peacefully and enjoy her new child.
Thanks for the timely reminder.
posted by
Katray2
on December 1, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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It's a mess all right, Ginnie.
posted by
word.smith
on December 1, 2005 at 9:57 AM
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Malcolm,
I'm busy thanking God even for the troubles I have.
posted by
word.smith
on December 1, 2005 at 9:57 AM
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Now you've got me counting my blessings luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 1, 2005 at 9:36 AM
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Oh..ugh!
What a mess eh?
posted by
ginnieb
on December 1, 2005 at 9:30 AM
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My cup
is always half full and you've illustrated eloquently here why that is the case. Sometimes it spills over and it's never empty.
posted by
malcolm
on December 1, 2005 at 9:24 AM
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