Updates From Connecticut
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
February 3, 2022 11:30am CST
Hello everyone, just a short note to say I’m still hanging in. Still staying with my daughter. Still crushed but having more good days though I had a panic attack Sunday. It didn’t even make sense but these days many things don’t.
I know I have to allow time but I am getting rather impatient with myself. I’m usually so decisive and in control, this isn’t like me.
I hurt my knee last week no and spent days with ice packs trying to get the swelling down, it is a little better now which is a good thing. Still waiting for SS and Pension to sort out!!
It’s actually pretty warm
Here today, in the mid 40s, things are starting to melt.
Someone wants to rent my Florida house, I’m considering it. I’m taking everything slowly, no serious decisions for at least a year.
On the bright side lots of writing assignments are keeping me busy as well as My Kitchen Rules an Aussie food competition which I love. I watch all of the episodes of Ghosts, Ted Lasso and Morning Show and I discovered the Great Canadian Baking Show. Yes I’m a recliner potato but I expect when spring comes I will be back at the YMCA doing my thing.
Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive. It means a lot to me.
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@kobesbuddy (74756)
• East Tawas, Michigan
3 Feb 22
I have panic attacks over next to nothing. Then, something major happens, I handle it fine! I pray for your knee, every day:) SS isn't in a big hurry, they are afraid you will receive a nickel too much!
It's about 20degrees here in Michigan, a bit warmer. Spring will be soon, an amazing change for everyone:) Stay safe, love, Kharla xo
It's about 20degrees here in Michigan, a bit warmer. Spring will be soon, an amazing change for everyone:) Stay safe, love, Kharla xo1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Feb 22
Thank you. I get my knee shots on the 18th so I will just have to deal with it til then but the prayers will surely help.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Feb 22
@kobesbuddy I get the gel shots and it replaces the missing cartilage, I get lots of relief
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@kobesbuddy (74756)
• East Tawas, Michigan
3 Feb 22
@BelleStarr My mother received shots in her knees, years back. I don't think this helped her pain.
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@RebeccasFarm (86827)
• United States
3 Feb 22
Sorry to hear you are slow going and with that knee now Belle. I hope you won't be getting those panic attacks often, or none at all..they are horrible and take you by surprise.
I love that photo of the doggos.
That SS is so slow omg.
Glad someone is wanting to rent the house..I pray you get someone decent.
I love that photo of the doggos.
That SS is so slow omg.
Glad someone is wanting to rent the house..I pray you get someone decent.1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (86827)
• United States
4 Feb 22
@BelleStarr That is a good thing then as who knows who you could get otherwise. I so wish I could have gone down there.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Feb 22
@RebeccasFarm I can rent my house through our management company, they vett the renters and even collect the rent. They rented it for me twice before.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Feb 22
I know them so that’s why I am even considering it.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
I really do hate the thought of someone being in my house.
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@LadyDuck (459122)
• Switzerland
14 Feb 22
@BelleStarr - I could not let people use my house. I am very picky with hygiene and how I take care of my things. Sometimes you spend more money to repair than what you get renting.
@moffittjc (118555)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 Feb 22
Thank you for the update. I’ve been thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. I hope someday to be able to have lunch with you again, but I understand the need to take things slow as part of the healing process. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with in regards to your Florida home.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thank you, I might just take you up on that. I hope we can have lunch again too.
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@moffittjc (118555)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Feb 22
@BelleStarr Anything I can do to help, just let me know. You wouldn’t be imposing at all, so don’t hesitate at all if there’s anything you need me to do. And I look forward to a future lunch with you!
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
4 Feb 22
It's okay to be resting up with tv you need to do what your body tells you right now
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thanks , I know you understand better than most about anxiety. Sending hugs
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hugs back!
@LindaOHio (157156)
• United States
4 Feb 22
I'm glad you have your daughter to support you. I give you kudos for making it through a day. I couldn't be as strong as you are.
I hope your knee heals up soon.
We are buried in snow and can't get out. We will have to have the drive plowed and sidewalk shoveled. Hubs thinks he's going to shovel (he's 80); but I won't allow it.
Take care and PM me any time you need/want to talk. Hugs. I think about you all the time.
P.S. Are those your dogs? I'm so jealous! They are so cute.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Feb 22
Two are mine and one is Kasey’s but she has adopted me lol
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@LindaOHio (157156)
• United States
7 Feb 22
@BelleStarr Well, they are adorable.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Yes it would be good to earn some money with it.
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@Juliaacv (48532)
• Canada
4 Feb 22
You and Al shared many years of love and life together, it is only natural that you spend a long time adjusting to life without him at your side.
I love your reference to a being a recliner potato, our couch has recliners on either end, so I can be both I suppose.
Your daughter and her sons are lucky to have you there. I remember after my first grandparent passed, my grandfather came to live with us for a number of months. I loved that time and it drew us even closer.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Yes we are are a big support to each other I think. Yes Kasey has the same type of soda but I have a recliner in my bedroom too so I can hibernate when I need to.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
I am already getting a little of my brain back and I dreamed of Al for the first time two nights ago. It made me so happy!!
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@Marilynda1225 (79961)
• United States
3 Feb 22
Happy to see you here today. Don't be so impatient with yourself
You've been through so much so give yourself time and just take it a day at a time.
Hope you knee gets better soon. I've heard of Ted Lasso but haven't seen it. I've been watching season one of Survivor Australia
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Feb 22
I have never been able to get into any of the survivors shows, too cutthroat for me I guess. But I’m glad you are enjoying it. I liove an Aussie accent and actually have three cousins down under.
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@Marilynda1225 (79961)
• United States
3 Feb 22
@BelleStarr the Aussie accent really is unique and I like it too. I have enough trouble understanding my relatives who live in Massachusetts
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thank you. I am getting through one day at a time.
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@arunima25 (85547)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
Oh! Those cute fur babies in the picture uplift the mood at one glance
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Sometimes it's better to take things slow and relaxed. Things will slowly settle down.
I am glad that you have enough on your list to keep you busy.. Take care.
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Sometimes it's better to take things slow and relaxed. Things will slowly settle down.
I am glad that you have enough on your list to keep you busy.. Take care.1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Feb 22
Thank you, yes those sweet fur babies are with me every minute lol
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@snowy22315 (170455)
• United States
4 Feb 22
Glad you are doing well, and you are blessed to have all that family support. Never take it for granted. Some of us would kill to have that..God Bless.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thank you, I realize how blessed I am in my family
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Mar 22
I do know how you feel believe me. It takes time and you do feel like you are unable to be you any more.
@wolfgirl569 (95676)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Feb 22
Glad things are slowly getting better
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Feb 22
Unfortunately not, it has to be at least 3 months per our covenant
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Yes especially since my brain is fuzzy and my emotions unpredictable.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Feb 22
That pretty much describes where I am. Thank you
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