Derrygal

My mum used to say (regarding single people who never had children) "They (children) will never make you laugh, but they will never make you cry either". I guess she was trying to say, children can bring you a lot of joy, but they can also be a right pain in the butt!!! (Especially when they become teenagers)!!!!!!

fulwood

yes marriage and kids are for some and not for others..

Celticspirit

....and I will add that two marriages have been rough at times, but I wouldn't change my experiences even if I got a chance to redo my life. Having two amazing children has always been and is a privilege and I have very many wonderful memories of both marriages. I have always been a bit naive (according to my therapist) and I know this next phase of my life will fulfill the circle of my life.

fulwood

same here celticspirit in a way wouldn't necessarily redo my life. i just so wish i hadn't spent 23 years in arizona but i suppose everything has its purpose. i had chance at marriage long time ago but timing was not right..

Celticspirit

Fulwood......the thing is, as much as we all hoped for a fairy tale ending (and I am such thevdreamer)....it really doesn't exist. I think we are all blessed that we are now taking charge of our own futures and moving forward without regret.
I would still say even with all my whines, when I look around me, I have had a brilliant life but I know I cannot go back. Life is too short for mentonhave regrets.

Celticspirit

Sorry for the typos.......iPad fingers again ;o(

Celticspirit

........and for some reason my inertia got a big kick in the behind when I sold my piano from a free ad in our gated community bi-monthly newsletter last weekend. Now I have decided what I am taking and what I will leave. It was the first sense that it is just the beginning of the new journey.

islandwoman120

I know what you mean about your sale: When I sold my floor loom I knew I was on the way back! I had tried to sell it for SIX years, and always at the last moment, the deal fell through. I used it's sale as a positive indicator - and I was right.

islandwoman120

My Australian brother wrote a quick note to say they were safe, the house was intact, the garden was a mess, the crops are gone, the seaside areas are destroyed, the flooding is in progress, with more expected.

Thanks to all who expressed their concern on my behalf. Anyone who has other news about their Australian relatives and friends - what is your news?

Sentosa

Glad to hear your brother and family are safe, that is a relief for you.

Beedubya

Oh that is good news Rosie.

Considering the ferocity of the cyclone the damage to humans has been minor. It could have been so much worse without all these warnings we get nowadays and of course people did heed them.

Celticspirit

That is great news. I am still waiting to hear from my cousins.

Celticspirit

I just got word fom my Australiian cousins. Everyone is safe. No electricity for 3 days. Thy lost trees and roof tiles but are unscathed. Thanks everyone for your concern.

islandwoman120

Good to hear your news - did they mention anything about destruction in the seaside towns?

charleygirl

I've been getting them for about 5 years, keep ripping them up hahaha