I'm sorry that you haven't had the Heart day that you craved for so long. You're single now and that means you may find yourself there. I know that with the big C it's so hard to interact with anyone but it won't be plaguing us forever (pun intended). I think you should consider volunteering. What better way to meet a caring soul? Talk about vetting a guy! And file a letter of complaint to Hallmark since they started all this suffering to sell some cards.

Hahaha. Hallmark indeed. (big smile)
You are right about being single now and do need to get back out there. With the big C it is easy to stay put and not venture out but far more difficult to find anyone or group that does get together.

Like the idea of volunteering, also a neighbor and her hubby had offered for me to go with them to their church months ago. I just ran into him this afternoon and I am going to go with them next week (this weekend ice is likely going to interfere with the services) I figured this would be good to get out around others (as well as around some positive, faith based people) not to mention strengthening my faith.

Good on you for going back to church! I've thought about it from time to time but there's that whole fear of spontaneously combusting upon crossing the threshold onto hallowed ground! ;p

Hi Veggiequeen! Know I haven’t been around in awhile, but I saw your post and had to pop in to comment.

Let me get this out of the way..... it takes courage to admit to having a tough time. The holiday season through Valentines is the worst and most lonely time to be single. It’s d*mn depressing. Please know that you’re not alone in this feeling and have many people here who care about you.

Don’t want to see anyone hurting, but hearing it from you is particularly heartbreaking. You have done so much to help, support, and advise everyone who has joined this group. In my humble opinion, you’ve kept this group going with your unselfish and unwavering support and contributions. Even when things were right in your world, you continued to be here for others who were suffering. Now I hope others will be here for you when you need them.

Hang in there. You are a strong and compassionate woman!

Hugs right back at you!

Lacy, thank you so much for the kind words. You have brightened my day. I hope I may pass a bit of that along and send many hugs and a bit of affection to all still here who are aching for it at home.

Happy Valentine's Day Everybody. :)

I was lucky enough to have all of my kids with me for Valentine's Day so I made it all about them and had some fun with it. We had chocolate cookies with pink frosting, candy filled hearts, redvines and I mad chocolate covered strawberries. I also made my chicken and biscuits which they all love. They were sweet and appreciative so it helped take the sting out of the fact that my husband spent the majority of the day upstairs in his room. I try to focus on the positives in my life, some days it works and other days I still find myself down in the dumps wanting the love of a man who will actually touch me and maybe even help out with the housework and bills!! Veggiequeen I hope you will soon get the love you so deserve. Sending love and hugs your way

@ bekind... I am so glad you did have a good day with the little ones. I think that is why I do also love children and animals. They are an endless supply of unconditional love... and more than happy to receive it from us. Thanks for the good thoughts. Love and hugs back at ya.