Dawn,
I think many people heal without surgery, but those people probably are not the ones that check out our little group because they heal relatively quickly and then are done with the AF issue.

I received a brochure about Gulf Shores, Alabama, in the mail today!

I think getting the ointments/diet while the fissure is acute plays a huge role in healing.
One good thing happened today:
I have most of the money saved and put up for a family trip with my Husband, Daughters, Grandbaby, Sister, Sister inlaw, nieces and nephews to Tennessee in December. Hoping to see snow! I gave the money to my Mom. It's sad but at my age, I have trouble holding onto it myself....
Getting ready for a B-day party for my daughter tonight with extended family.

A friend who owns a bakery gave me a treat - a scone. To relish. Bit by bit. Lemon.

Cheryl,
My Grandparents- from my Dads side were originally from Alabama.

Dawn,
You want to go see snow and I want to leave it!! Guess the grass (snow or lack thereof) is always greener on the other side!! I've been perusing my "golf gulf shores" flyer that came today and have requested a free vacation guide for the area.

My second to the oldest daughter who is in the radiology program made the Deans list last semester! We got the letter yesterday.... I know this didn't happen to me directly but I'm so proud! Oh and my oldest daughter taught her first lesson today at the Elementary School here. She's coming to pick up the baby and tell me all about it...She was so excited, Lol
Cheryl,
It's true the grass always seems greener on the other side:) Lol

today, i am given a brand new day to praise God and thank Him for all goodness He has given me. may i find more faith and experience His love today.
i also am happy to pray for all of us and help us on our journeys, wherever they may lead us.

Dawn,
We should be justly proud of the accomplishments of our offspring as usually we helped them many, many times along the way!!
Dwight is better. He was going in to see the doctor today. I will update on the other thread.

Today the temperature went up above 32 degrees, which is a joy. It rained, and it will freeze overnight, but it is still a joy.