. . . and to god damned top it all off:

[Bertha Venation]

Mrs. Venation is a federal employee, subject to shutdown furlough.

Jesus christ. I don't know how much more we can take.

PS Long story short: things have been beyond bad in the Venation household.

[applegrove]

1. Vibes. Deep breaths. ((HUGS))

[NYC_SKP]

2. Hang in there, we can make it!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. That just plain sucks. Big time.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

4. I know it sounds trite but, this too, shall pass. Stay strong for each other. Lean on us, Bertha ...

[CherokeeDem]

5. For crying out loud...

I honestly don't know what to say... you two have been through so much. But you are strong and you are survivors... you'll get through it.

Sending all the good karma possible to you and Mrs. V.

[MrMickeysMom]

6. You can lean on us, BV...

I'd like to pull the rug out from under all of them on the hill... Meanwhile, we've got to just hold on.

[Bertha Venation]

7. hope you all don't mind a blanket "thank you"

DUers/Lounge Lizards, you are so good to us. You mustn't think your good wishes, vibes, prayers, good thoughts go to waste. I see all of your posts and I may not reply directly but I do appreciate you, every one. Thank you.

[hedgehog]

8. How many mirrors did you guys break!?!

[blueknight]

9. aww heck bertha

i hate to hear all this crap you guys are going through. just hang in there, do the best you can.

[elleng]

10. That IS bad, BV.

I survived a couple of these, but without all your bad news.

GOOD news! GOOD, warm, sunny weather this week, so do what you can to enjoy it.