Today I was fired from my job.
Tomorrow a hate group is coming to my town to protest a funeral.
My auto-immune disease seems to only be getting worse with the cold weather. I’ve been in pain virtually 24 hours a day for the past week.
It’s final exams week as of Monday. I am stressed out to high heaven.
I could really use some warm wishes and prayers right now.
You got 'em.
Always happy to oblige.
Thinking of you.
Non Illegitimi Corundum!
I’m sorry you’re going through so much, Cran. I will say a few Ave’s for your intentions.
Hang in there Cran. Good luck with the things that are out of your control and good judgment with the rest.
Wow. I did not know it fully until just now, but I think this is what I need most. Thank you.
Hang in their, Kitty!
My thoughts and prayers with you too, Cran.
Strength, courage, luck and all the rest of the best aimed your way, my friend. 
Warm wishes for you, Cran. Try to find that quiet spot inside yourself and stay there while you watch these clouds blow by.
Carol
Thank you. I love and deeply appreciate each and every one of you.
This, too, shall pass.
Thoughts and prayers sent mate.
I think the funeral protesters hurt themselves much more than they do whatever cause it is they imagine themselves to be protesting.
I spent most of the day lying in bed with my infection. My sister has an infection too. It’s a little slow healing, seems like.
Finals week here too.
I reckon prayers could do us both some good. I’ll be praying.
You both’ll get 'em from me.
Cran - I’m sorry about the job, but I know another will open for you…
Don’t even THINK about the protest. The protesters aren’t worthy of your thoughts, and the Patriot Riders will take care of them, anyway.
I’m sorry your health continues to be bad, try to take care of yourself the best you can.
Talk to your professors, perhaps you can stretch the finals out a bit.
Most important, we ARE here for you (and for you, too, Walden), use us as you need to.
Oh Cran - and I was just thinking of you last night and hoping things were going well!
Hang in there.
Best wishes, Cranberry.
Finals here too, though I’m giving and grading them rather than taking them. Recognize that your teachers may have an added stress level too, if you do approach them about extensions.
I am so sorry you hurt, in body and spirit too. And glad you know at least one place to ask for help.
My prayers are with you, and with your boss and teachers and doctors. Hope you all find that good judgement and some patience and forbearance too.
Jennie