Hi Ann I had noticed you weren't around, but with it being summer and people on vacation all the time, it's not unusual for someone to be gone for a bit, but I did notice your absence. Sorry to hear you're having such a rough time though. It's no fun watching/caring for a sick loved one and that tends to put everything into perspective for me - family and friends are what it's all about in this world, not things or possessions. I'm sure you're Grandpa knows you all love him and that makes a world of difference. I'm not sure this will be popular advice, but as for your boyfriend, I hope you can work it out, but you are young yet, and I don't know what it's like in Sweden, but here in the states there are a lot of fish in the sea, shall we say? I just know that when I was young I wasted a lot of time on someone that wasn't worth it all in the end, and I hate it when I see young girls making that same mistake. You are a wonderful caring person, and he should be glad to have you. And if he's not, and he doesn't appreciate what he's got, I know there is someone out there who will. I know sometimes it's hard, but you have to believe in yourself and don't waste time on all those losers who email you bad things in your guestbook. Just keep being a good person and caring for your friends and family and everything will work out. I have a saying that everything works out for the best, even if you can't see it at the time. So things might look bleak right now, but I'm sure they'll get better soon.

And Pet Talk is the best place in the world to be if you're depressed and sad. How can you be sad after looking at all the cute new kittens we've seen in the last few days. And looking at all the wonderful pictures of our regular kitties like C&K and Graemer, Miley and their wonderful story of adopting Gabe. These things can only be a pick-me-up. So spend some time here (you might want to skip the sad stories for now so they don't bring you down again) and hope you're spirits are back to normal soon. Tubby sends head bumpies and Peanut is offereing her tummy for a tummy rub to help you feel better.