I'm very surprised at the Doctors" wording. Not so professional. There are more compassionate Dr's in the business. They are paid well . I have recently paid for records to be sent from one Dr to another. That was a first for me.
Good Luck with the headstone. I'm glad the Pharmaicist was helpful. Brighter days are ahead. Hugs, Dolores

Oh, Carrie. I know what you mean. I've also had some two-steps-back days recently when the outside things I'd addressed and expected to be over inexplicably weren't and I had to take it from the top. Or when a new physical ailment came out of nowhere and kept me from doing what I'd planned to accomplish.
Monday I had one of those. A dental plate that should have been ready in January took an extra 2 months to be delivered and was so ill-fitting that it cut an inch long trench in my mouth. I couldn't feel it until the lidocaine wore off. My disappointment, frustration and physical pain knocked me down for the rest of the day. Nothing I'd planned to do was accomplished.
But Tuesday came and I dealt with the dental dilemma by returning the plate and telling my dentist that we needed to take it from the top and get it right. After that I came home to tackle the chores that had patiently waited for me.
My point is that I now see my daily plans as wish lists. When I have an unproductive day I think it's okay for me to ignore what I wanted to do and roll with the emotions that I'm feeling. I figure that sooner or later I'll get around to whatever needs to be done and that has to be good enough for now.
I hope this post helps you to deal with the inevitable two-steps-back days. It helped me to read about yours and know that I'm not alone. Thank you for sharing. We may be moving slowly, but at least we're still moving!
Hugs to you, my friend.
Ellen J.

I have never been a good multi-tasker, so this is hard. It seems I have had a week of unproductive days. I think I will wait till I feel better before I tackle re-designing the stone. I had it pretty much the way I wanted it, but the issue was his book publishing logo. They couldn't draw it to make it look right, so they came up with the idea of an actual photo. The logo has a circle around it, but a quill pen extends outside the circle. To put this on a rectangular frame seems to take away from it, so I will try to move the circle out. I just don't know how to do all that stuff on my computer and no longer have the software he used to design book covers, etc. Anyway, today is a new day. Other than my friend saying she will die tomorrow, I guess I'm doing better. I think she is bi-polar and off her meds. I think her husband will say on top of things. I am wanting to clean the garage, but it keeps raining. Last night I had an issue with my back glass wiper blade on my SUV. Speaking of rain, I miss raininseattle. Did you see his photo? He was so down-to-earth in real life. I liked him. I hope he finds someone special. Anyway, I am rambling and off my topic. I didn't think I would ever get moved from that big house either, but one day I was finally able to close the door and drive away. Trouble is, it's all here now LOL. I am going to be forced to put some things on my walls just to have the space! You reminded me of an elderly gentleman in a small rural town where my second husband and I once lived. He said, "We can't do much, but we can do a little." Thanks for responding. Hang in there.

Is there anybody who could go with you to order your headstone...?I found a website where I put design the monument .made changes and saw what it looked like...I didn't order from them because it was in PA....and I m in MI....I went to 3 places and the costs were not that close...The one I got was 2000 dollars less and made in the USA....If you want the name of the website I will look it up for you...It's hard to visualize on a piece of paper....for me anyways....It can be overwhelming....I found a good company with compassion and patience...Take it easy...hugs

Okay, mypenny. If you can find it, I will take a look. Did they charge for this?

shewearsblack...The web site is...Legacy Headstones since 1920.......but the category button.....choose a headstone you like....there is a video.....Learn to Design a headstone.....after that pick your stone and choose what you like...You can download one of your own pictures if you want...I kept playing around with it...When I was satisfied I emailed to the company that made mine..I think you can print it yourself....There is no charge...I bought my aunt's market there with a picture of her and her dogs...for $500...If you were in MI.....I would be able to recommend the company I went thru.....Breathe and you can do this....I get emails daily from Grief Share that helps me..It's also Faith based and contains scripture....Sending you a Hug.....

Some of my words were changed by auto correct...I think you can figure out what it's suppose to say......that thing is frustrating

Thanks, mypenny. My podiatrist cancelled on me yesterday, and my toe isn't looking too well! I go Monday morning. I will try Legacy. Where in MI do you live? I was born in Pontiac.

I will also try Grief Share. Hugs and sunshine.

I looked at Legacy. The only problem is they don't have much selection or mobility. Here we are advised against black granite because of the moist climate. I want a charcoal grey, and they didn't offer it.

Did you look at Legacy 1920... There is more than one with that name...I didn't order a black one because they aren't made in the USA...I didn't buy my husband's there but I was able to Design it just to see what it looked like.....I only bought my aunt'sflat marker..For my husband I bought a double standing 48" wide....for both of us...The costs were so different from one business to the next....and the time that it would be done...I thought I would feel better after it was all done and placed...I did for awhile...but not so much now...Just take your time...don't work at it when you are stressed out a lot...My anxiety when high is crazy...I can't make decisions...can't find something I just had in my hand..As I said I didn't go alone...My trusted cousin pointed out things I wasn't focusing on....Take care and I hope you get thru all that lies ahead....It's not a life we wanted but we can't change it...I lean on my faith...Knowing that our stories aren't over...Easter reminds us that there is a new life after death...You will see your loved one again..that's our only hope...Hugs