CHRISTMAS, MYLOT AND ME.

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@Kandae11 (55040)
December 11, 2017 8:45am CST
When I joined the Mylot family in November 2016 I was going through a very dark period - and Mylot helped lift me out of it. During the latter part of 2015, I gave up city life to live in the country - and that needed a lot of getting used to. Unfortunately, during that time no internet was available ,so I only heard of the closure of Bubblews and the awful realisation that I had lost most of my 500 posts. Things started to look better in 2016 as work was underway to install a reliable internet system in our area - then tragedy struck. Early in 2016 I lost my dad then three months later -my beloved elder sister unexpectedly. That summer was the worst in my life. Then the only sister I have left @Freelanzer introduced me to Mylot and I am so grateful that she did. Mylot, along with my faith, helped lift me out of depression. Being here made Christmas 2016 bearable - and here I am enjoying another Mylot Christmas. Thank you Mylot and my mylot friends, and I wish everyone a glorious Christmas season. Can you name one of the many things that you are grateful for as we approach the end of 2017?
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46 responses
ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72146)
• United States
11 Dec 17
I have always enjoyed your posts so I am glad your sister @Freelanzer introudced you to this site. Mylot helps me feel better since I get vert little socialization in person.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Thank you - I do enjoy yours too. I know , most of the time I am too busy to get to the beach - and there isn't much else that I am interested in around these parts.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Dec 17
We are so glad you are here with us!! =) I am so grateful for my faith, my family, Mylot friends, and everything God has given us.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Thank you. I like to count my blessings every day, but everything seems more significant at Christmas time.
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topffer
@topffer (42156)
• France
11 Dec 17
Pleased to have meet you here. I was myself depressed when I joined in 2010, and the people met here helped me to get rid of it. Merry Christmas !
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Glad to have met you too and I wish you the best Christmas ever. I hope that Mylot moves from strength to strength.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
11 Dec 17
You did not join myLot in November 2017, you joined the 11th of November 2016, it's more than one year that you are here. I think it's a typo.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Yes, I made the correction. I was a bit emotional when typing this post.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
11 Dec 17
@Kandae11 I was sure it was longer that I saw you on the site.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
@LadyDuck Yes, I certainly won't have written over 300 posts here in less than a month.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Dec 17
That is so good that you've been able to find your way again. I always look for your posts and enjoy them. I'm not sure what I'd do with myLot. I'm sorry you lost 500 posts. I keep copies of mine.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 17
@JudyEv That's just how I do it Judy. I didn't lose any of my posts when Bubblews went belly-up.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 17
@Kandae11 I always write in Word then cut and paste. I always seem to have to edit a bit before I put up a post.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
I retrieved some of them through the Wayback Machine. When I moved to the country, I had no real internet otherwise I might have noticed the way the wind was blowing and made copies of my posts.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
11 Dec 17
Very nice post!! I love myLot too and I am thankful for the wonderful friendships I have made here. I would be lost without myLot. With 2017 approaching I am thankful to still be here to enjoy another holiday season! Merry Christmas to you as well and all the best in the coming year!
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Thanks , I would feel lost as well. Best wishes to you and your family.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
11 Dec 17
@Kandae11 Thank you
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180909)
• United States
11 Dec 17
Yes, the main thing I am grateful for now is the fact my dad's lymph nodes are clear. Mylot is a good place to come!
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
I am really happy for you and your dad. A wonderful Christmas present.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (136601)
• India
12 Dec 17
Being forever in the attitude of gratitude every moment I am grateful for. but one thing stands out and that is my old maid who knew the ropes of our household is back in my life. Happy that you got over your depression and that I can see reading your discussions.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (136601)
• India
12 Dec 17
@Kandae11 They will both work. There is enough work here for them
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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12 Dec 17
Many times I have been - laughing on the outside - crying on the inside. So the old will replace the new?
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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12 Dec 17
@allknowing Okay, that is good.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50288)
• United States
11 Dec 17
Mylot and the beautiful souls here definitely make life better. This is a great place to spend time and helps to ease stress .
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Usually I am anxious to complete my offline business and get on here.
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Cahaya
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
11 Dec 17
I'm glad to know that the site and its wonderful community have had such a positive impact on you. I'm grateful for so many things, but especially for good health and being surrounded by my loved ones.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
That is perfect!. Good health is a treasure , and loved ones, to be treasured.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 17
I am so pleased that you made it out of your depression and that myLot has helped you. I am grateful that my husband has almost completely recovered from his neck surgery in August 2015.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 17
@Kandae11 Thanks so much. He still has a bit of numbness in two fingers, but his arm strength is back!
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
That is good news about your husband. Like they say - health is wealth, and I wish him a full recovery sooner rather than later.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
@DianneN Wonderful!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Dec 17
I am so sorry for your losses in 2016. I've seen @Freelanzer here a few times. I'm so glad myLot has helped you out of your depression along with your deep faith. What I am grateful for as 2017 comes to a close - I'm grateful for my family - my children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and my siblings and their families. I'm also grateful for my relationship with my Lord Jesus Christ.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Dec 17
@Kandae11 Yes, it can. I'm glad you keep in touch with your mother.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Thank you for your kind words. I am thankful for my family too and my relationship with the Lord . My mom lives overseas - and I try to call her everyday - life can be so fleeting.
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LegTech
@rina110383 (24492)
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11 Dec 17
I'm grateful that my parents are 24/7 safe and healthy.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
I am grateful that my mother is still alive and well. I also lost my dad in 2016.
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Albena Ivanova
@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
12 Dec 17
Thank you that you shared this with us. I am grateful this year for some phase of stabilization in my life.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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12 Dec 17
You are welcome. I hope that next year will be a very good year for you.
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Albena Ivanova
@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
12 Dec 17
@Kandae11 Great thanks! Let it be!
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dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
12 Dec 17
It is good to hear that joining mylot helped you to feel calm and relaxed and you overcame your depressing feelings. You are one of the regulars here who keeps the flame of the site glowing. Keep it up.
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dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
13 Dec 17
@Kandae11 My pleasure.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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12 Dec 17
Thank you so much.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Dec 17
I am so glad myLot was here to help you!
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Dec 17
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Just at the right time.
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (41447)
• United States
11 Dec 17
I'm so sorry about your dad and sister, I know you miss them terribly. I'm glad that the myLotters have been a help to you. It really is a friendly community, for the most part, and there are those of us who really do care about each other. I pray that 2018 will be a good year for you, full of God's blessings.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Thank you so much - and I wish the very same for you.
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Joanie
@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
11 Dec 17
So glad to hear that Mylot made such a difference. Happy second Christmas here. I am thankful most for my family and health.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Very good reasons to be thankful - and thank you again.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26690)
• Singapore
12 Dec 17
I am happy that myLot has been a soothing experience as it has been the same for me too. Sorry to hear of the losses of dear ones. I have been on online sites for eight years and have sweet memories of fellow contributors though I have lost touch with most of them. Wish you too all happiness of the Christmas season. I feel grateful to be part of this site - siva
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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12 Dec 17
I have been online four years - I joined Bubblews in August 2013. I have made friends and lost some - but I am having a great time.
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20255)
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11 Dec 17
I was lamenting about life in general several hours ago, then I thought, 'hang on, at least I still have some people around me to complain about. THAT is better than having nothing to worry about!'
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Dec 17
Yes indeed - unless one is a natural loner - loneliness can be awful.
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20255)
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12 Dec 17
@Kandae11 Met plenty of seniors like that in nursing homes. They sat there waiting, hoping that someone, some relatives would come visit them. One lady in her 90+, single her whole life, (because many men went to war and didn't come back, causing a shortage in men back then) decided to surround herself with her great-nieces' and great-nephews' photos instead. Right now, I still have people to bug me.
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