Diane, there are always regrets in our life. Happiness isn't an everyday thing for many of us. The best we can do is look forward and find the little joys. I'm at a stage where contentment is more important to me than happiness. Find your pluses and enjoy them. Go out and find something to make you smile, whether that is an Emma gamboling down the street and wagging all of her back half (works wonders for me) or an ice cream cone or just driving -- whatever works even for a moment. Here's one who has walked in your shoes many times. Many hugs.
Oh, and take up the luncheon offer -- doesn't have to be done this week but it could be something to look forward to. (Heck, if Gracie's cooking, I might even be convinced to join in.)
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention
Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay)
"There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein
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