I've looked and looked but can't find the post where you said who the modder is! Maybe you could post it???
Sorry too about life's troubles and how it's hit some people hard. A lot of days my wife is sad/depressed/cries for all the things she CAN'T do with the kids or just do period. I just try to remind her that she's at least still HERE and that is something that IS percious. The kids may wish mom was her old self but at least she's available for hugs, snuggles and "sleepovers". You've just got to be thankful for what you have/can do and try not to focus on what you don't have/can't do!
/optimism
I find that it helps to think of all the people that rely on you when things are bad. Sometimes it's all too easy to get frustrated/tired/overwelmed. When that happens, I find that doing laundry or vacuuming (really anything that needs doing and can be done with a slight feeling of accomplishment) can make things feel a little less "out of control".
The other thing that's helpful for me is to "get away" and that's the main reason I come to the forum. It's a (generally) great group of people who you can talk to/interact with while pretending (at least a little bit) that everything is "normal" and "OK".
/personal advice on survival!!!
You are soo right Mike! I always seen the forum as a support group of sorts where people chat and have a good time with eachother as they progress in quitting smoking, but have learned, it's much more than that to us. It is a gateway to tranquility of a family you wish you couldv'e had growing up, it's the best friends you wish that were always there as you traveled
through the hardships in life and was there to pick you back up when you made a mistake, or the family that was there to encourage you to chase your dreams. Some people look it at for capitalizing on money, some look at it like a sweet escape, some as life, some look at it as a real family.
I'm so sorry to hear about your wife man. I really wish a miracle would happen to snap her out of it. It's hard to deal with things when you incapable, but it is the will power that can drive a person to their happiness. This video isn't to be funny in the least. This man lost his legs and always dreamed to run, with hope and dedication, it happened.
Without hope we truly have nothing.
YouTube - OSCAR PISTORIUS - The Blade Runner
ps. Finding the ¿ modder's name is like asking how many licks to a tootsie pop!
Very well put Mike. I never thought about it before, but when I have anxiety attacks I start cleaning and then I calm down.
What's the proverb (correct me if I have this wrong) Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, but today is a gift, that's why they call it "the present". Something to that effect. Thank you Isaac and Mike, even though I generally have a pretty positive outlook on life and things, that outlook could go deeper than it does.
And Isaac, thank you for referring to me as part of your team

I am very honored to get to be a part of this and to have gotten a chance to get to know you and Val and everybody on the forum. Mike hit the nail on the head when he said that coming here is a wonderful way to get a smile back on ones face.
Ok to keep with the
thread... I'm off to remove my zebra stripes so I can test the new template. Not to worry, once I get the template worked out the zebra will be back. I've grown very fond of my stripes!
Hugs to all!!!!!!
J
Wway it is truly a great honor on this side too and it never felt better to say so. Everything does happen for a reason, with our interests, personalities and good intentions, I believe our paths were always written to cross and join. I really and honestly believe that. The road of life has widened for us, so let's go!
From Reading Your Post Isaac, I Think You Were Given Another Chance & From The Sounds Of It, You Are Doing A Good Job Of Payin" It Forward.
Great Things Happen To People Who Do That, We All Can Feel That From You. There Are Not Many Like You, Especially Who Have Recovered From
A Dark Place And Are Able To Pick Up The Ball As You Have. You Are Well Liked By Many Who Have Never Even Meet You Face To Face, That Speaks Mountains. God Bless

PS Great Stock Updates, I'm Sure You'll Let Us All Know How The LPV2 Gets Polished Up & When They Will Come On You Site, Thanks Again For Including Me In The Testing It Was Fun!!!!
Whiskey you are so sweet and great! Thank you so much! Among some of the hatemail I get about out stock, I even had a few telling me to stop with the stock update newsletters, because they were so lengthy and annoying to read. The greatest thing about talking to people, is when they come to me so angry about things like this and atfirst it's like a hate, but then as if magic is happening they turn sweet and kind, that is the greatest achievement. I still do order from other local compaines for educational reasons, and when things go wrong, i get the high road and a dismissal, I believe alot of people get this treatment from businesses, so they come to me with the scarred attitude and after a few emails, it's just...magic!