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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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Rib fractures take so long to heal and they are just ridiculously uncomfortable. Add to that - fractures of any kind and an elderly patient is just an extremely long process. I am so sorry she is going through that. Pixies that the shots and pain meds can ease some of the ongoing discomfort.
So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I hope she feels better soon! It sure sounds like you had a busy day with all your errands. I've got to get back into my daily walks. The whole flu shot sure turned into a debacle but hopefully you'll be able to get it in October before the flu really begins to spread!
Tons of for your MIL. Ouch is right!! :sad: You are plenty okay for your flu shots to wait for a bit. We didn't even have to get ours yet. : Glad you found your jack o lantern hair!!
Sorry to hear about your MIL and hope she gets better! That's just crazy with the flu shots and insurance coverage! I guess I wasn't far off in my post about health care!
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Wow! What a busy day!! I'm so sorry about Luke's mom and her injuries. I have a former co-worker who is dealing with rib fractures from last June. Her primary doctor was out of town all summer and the sub missed the fractures all together. She's been in pain all summer. When she saw her primary a couple of weeks ago, they finally found the fractures and are now getting the pain under control. Bummer on not being able to get the flu shots. I always get mine during my bi-annual Oct. appointment with my doctor just because it's convenient.
Ouch!! Sorry about your MIL.... But SOOOO excited that your trip is so close! Even doing all those otherwise mundane errands becomes quite exciting when you're about to embark on an adventure.
Rib fractures take so long to heal and they are just ridiculously uncomfortable. Add to that - fractures of any kind and an elderly patient is just an extremely long process. I am so sorry she is going through that. Pixies that the shots and pain meds can ease some of the ongoing discomfort.
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The pain is definitely wearing her down. She knows this will take a while, but yesterday she just seemed so discouraged.
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So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I hope she feels better soon! It sure sounds like you had a busy day with all your errands. I've got to get back into my daily walks. The whole flu shot sure turned into a debacle but hopefully you'll be able to get it in October before the flu really begins to spread!
Thank you! I usually get the flu shot in October, so I'm sure that will still be fine.
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Tons of for your MIL. Ouch is right!! :sad: You are plenty okay for your flu shots to wait for a bit. We didn't even have to get ours yet. : Glad you found your jack o lantern hair!!
Thanks! I'll have to take a photo so you all can see this funny jack-o-lantern pot.
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Sorry to hear about your MIL and hope she gets better! That's just crazy with the flu shots and insurance coverage! I guess I wasn't far off in my post about health care!
You pretty spot on with your post on health care.
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Wow! What a busy day!! I'm so sorry about Luke's mom and her injuries. I have a former co-worker who is dealing with rib fractures from last June. Her primary doctor was out of town all summer and the sub missed the fractures all together. She's been in pain all summer. When she saw her primary a couple of weeks ago, they finally found the fractures and are now getting the pain under control. Bummer on not being able to get the flu shots. I always get mine during my bi-annual Oct. appointment with my doctor just because it's convenient.
Mamaw has been through something similar as until the MIR the x-rays weren't showing the fractures which are where the ribs join to her spine. She has been in pain since July 27, and she repeats that frequently. I know it hurts horribly and wish we could make it go away.
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Ouch!! Sorry about your MIL.... But SOOOO excited that your trip is so close! Even doing all those otherwise mundane errands becomes quite exciting when you're about to embark on an adventure.
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You are so right that the mundane seems more important right before a trip.
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I hope you MIL feels better soon. It is so frustrating to see them uncomfortable & in pain, especially when they are so used to be being busy & active. Sending her a boatload of for healing quickly.
Almost time now! You must be beyond excited! We leave in about 5 weeks and can't wait!
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I hope you MIL feels better soon. It is so frustrating to see them uncomfortable & in pain, especially when they are so used to be being busy & active. Sending her a boatload of for healing quickly.
Almost time now! You must be beyond excited! We leave in about 5 weeks and can't wait!
One of the things that is bothering her is that she hasn't been able to make her weekly hair appointment since late July. She almost tried last Friday, but decided it would be too much. Maybe soon!
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: Glad you found your jack o lantern hair!! 
That's just crazy with the flu shots and insurance coverage! 
I guess I wasn't far off in my post about health care!
But SOOOO excited that your trip is so close! Even doing all those otherwise mundane errands becomes quite exciting when you're about to embark on an adventure. 
She has been in pain since July 27, and she repeats that frequently. I know it hurts horribly and wish we could make it go away. 
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