This has been a difficult few weeks.
Several people I care about have been diagnosed with cancer. Two of them are terminal. Others are still waiting for determination of severity. Two of three grandchildren are currently hospitalized. Not life-threatening thankfully, but still stressful. 😢 And the grandkids (and one of the terminal cancer patients) are in Texas, which of course I dare not set foot into.
The weather here in the Midwest has been utterly dismal. The temperature has not risen above freezing since 26-Nov. 12+ inches of snow on the ground, and we’re forecast to have sub-zero (F) temps through the weekend overnight. Single digit highs. 🥶 The propane we use to stay warm in our travel trailer is costing a lot of money, so I’m stressing about that too.
Don’t mind me, I just needed to blow off some pressure. Writing is important to me, and I’ve honestly been afraid to write about the things that are most important to me since the current President took office this time. I still am going to keep lying low. So much needs to be said, but much of it would put people I care about at risk if I chose to say it. The journey continues, if rather quietly.
An Aging Trans Woman 
I am so sorry you are dealing with all of this. I hope you feel the love that is being felt for you. I am having some difficult issues as well; I guess we all are these days. May these sadnesses all pass; may we have better times ahead
Blessed be
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Thank you for your kind words and well wishes. May I return the same to you. Blessed be.
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I want to say something like. think warm thoughts, but it’s not funny to be cold in a cold place and to not be able to get actually warm. Take good care! Here’s to a warm up, soon!
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Thanks Ali. As an addendum, we just had to swap a propane tank much earlier than expected. Either we have a small leak in the outdoor lines, or we have a real $$$ problem.
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Oooh. Either way, no fun getting fixed. May it be simple, and not so costly!
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So sorry for your loved ones and will be sending good vibes out for all and you two as well. I miss your writing as well but totally understand your choices concerning it. Stay warm.
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Thank you Nat. Stress is running high right now, but we are hanging in there. 💜
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