OTish: Good News/Bad News

Karleen

I am sorry to hear that the news about Jim is not good.

I think you should spend your time with him - because later you can't get that time back.... it's not worth more stress trying to collect from people who don't pay on time.

Maybe you could set your sales up as BUY now - instant payment (paypal only) required. I've seen people do those...

Our neighbor was just diagnosed with cancer - and it doesn't sound good for her...

Hugs Congrats to your daughter..

Cheryl

Prayers for you both, Karleen.

Becki

Sending good vibes across the pond to you and your DH.

I am sure everyone will understand your need to be with him all the time. We will all be waiting for you if you do have to leave us for awhile. Hugs to you. Love Shirley

In message , Karleen/Vibrant Jewels writes

((((((((((((((((((((((((Karleen & Jim))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I know it's impossible to consider anything positive but keep up with the beads if only on a smaller basis as you need something to keep your mind busy and focused. There will be times when you will simply need something to fill in the blanks.

I'm so sorry to hear the news. You have all my thoughts and wishes.

-Su

Karleen,

I believe in prayer and will pray for you and your family.

I agree with Su, even if you don't sell anything right now. If you find pleasure in making jewelry I say keep doing that but don't worry about the posting of it for now. This will help keep your mind possitive and busy while not clouding it with the perhaps uncloudy things like - lisitings, photos, paying or not paying customers, shipping, etc. AND you will have a "stockpile" when your ready to list and deal with what goes with that.

Stay focused and possitive.

Cindy

Keeping you in my thoughts, Karleen.

Barbara

Karleen,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Congratulations on your daughter's graduation. This is such a special time.

Thoughts and prayers for you and Jim.

Jan

Spend your time lovingly together as much as you choose.

Don't fret about money or anything else right now, those things will wait, even if any creditors pretend otherwise.

(((((((Karleen and Jim))))))))) good vibes coming your way.....

Congratulations on the good news, and so very sorry to hear the bad ones. I think I'd spend the time with Jim - and escape into beads when I have to.

Somebody already suggested to use paypal only for the selling - I only ship after having been paid, even if I accept other forms of payment. On rare occasions I ship after receiving a check but before depositing it, usually only for repeat customers or people I know in person.

Hugs, Maren

Karleen/Vibrant Jewels wrote:

WHat CHeryl and Sarajane said. You won't regret spending time with one you love. Prayers are with you.

Georgia

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Thanks Cheryl for the encouragement.

Thanks!

Thanks!

I started replying to everyone, but I'm too tired to do that... I really appreciate all of the kind thoughts, prayers, and love expressed by all of you. I will have to take some time off from selling - but I am so thankful I have this group to return to when I need you. We signed up for hospice care, but we aren't happy with their "no treatment" philosophy. We may opt out and try something else. We just need wisdom right now. Jim is only 59 and not ready to give up yet. Love to all & Big HUGS all around. May not be back for a while, will try to drop in and let you all know what happens.