Good morning y’all! I hope your weekend has started off pleasant! I am sure you have probably already heard about Florence pounding the southeast coast of the United States! This storm has already been extremely tragic for those living on the coast of North & South Carolina, but Florence hasn’t come to an end yet!
With strong hurricane winds and heavy rain moving inland, thousands are already without power! Thankfully, as of right now my husband and I do still have power, but we are not out of the woods yet. The powerful winds and downpours of rain is still being tracked! We are still anticipating this storm to continue its destruction through Monday!
Sadly, this storm has already claimed the lives of 7 people and could still kill many others during it’s path. Florence has also left millions in the dark and in fear of what could happen next. This hurricane was and is still so incredibly powerful and dangerous!
With the heavy rain that is in our near future, flooding is a strong possibility and road conditions could become impassable. I think for safety reasons, it’s best to stay home where it is safe! There is nothing that needs to be done outside the home, that can’t wait until conditions improve!
With all the rain we are experiencing, my pain levels have literally gone through the roof! It seems as though NOTHING is easing my pain, but this could be worse. My thoughts are with those that did not heed the warnings of mandatory evacuations and for those that have lost so much because of this hurricane.
I hope y’all are doing well today and if you are near the southeast coast of the United States, you have moved to where you will be the safest! Flood waters will continue to rise, so please stay safe! Thank y’all for visiting my site today and I do appreciate your comments. I do promise to respond as quickly as I possibly can. Please remember that I am always sending y’all LOTS of loveand comfort!
Always, Alyssa
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Prayers for all!❤
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Thank you so much sweetie!! I just hope things do not get too bad!
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your hubby. Please be safe, and try to relax.
I can only imagine the pain you must be in with this weather system being so powerful. Up north here in NJ it’s been cloudy, humid, and I’m feeling a lot of pain in my knees and back.
Please be safe, Dear. 🙂 XO!
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Thank you Beckie! We are prepared to just stay home and NOT get on the roads! Heck, we are taking this time to pack and prepare for the move in the next 2 weeks! My pain is horrible right now and NOTHING is helping! The humidity does cause pain to be much worse, but I hope your pain eases up SOON!!
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Thank you, Dear. Actually, my knees didn’t hurt as much as the migraine I got hit with again this afternoon. I’ve been in bed much of the day trying to get rid of it. I just hope you are alright and safe.
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I am so sorry you dealt with a migraine. I have read that high humidity can cause migraines for those that get them. I hope you start feeling better soon!! I am okay. I have been trying to ignore the pain by staying busy packing!!
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I just woke up a little while ago, and I still have the darn thing.
You must be o excited over the move, and new job… I’m so thrilled. I hope your’re not moving to another city that was ravaged by the storm.
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I am so sorry you still have a migraine. I hope you get some rest and feel much better. Try staying away from computer screens because it makes migraines SO much worse!
Where we are moving to just had rain, so I think it will be fine. I can’t wait to get this move over with. Moving is SO stressful!!!
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Honestly, I don’t think it’s a migraine… I think it’s my allergies are very bad. The weather has been cooler in the evenings and I’ve had my windows down. I think it because we have had so much rain, the mold spores are kicking in. I’m very allergic to mold.
Thank goodness you are moving to a spot where it has only rained. To watch the weather channel is so stressful. I keep thiking of you and one other blogger I know that lives there. I too, hate packing and moving. My anxiety ramps up big time when I’m moving. Hopefully the next couple of weeks will move quickly for you. 🙂
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Headaches/ Migraines and allergies are horrible and seriously the only thing that can keep me down! I am also terribly allergic to mold!!
There is another blogger that lives down here? Is this anyone I might know? I am very anxious about packing, but I am working on it a little at a time. I have most of the kitchen packed and ready to go. I just packed the breakables in the living room earlier. My last day with my current job is Friday and I start my new job the following Friday. My goal is to have the majority of the house moved NO later than September 25th! That will give me a few days to get a lot unpacked and prepare for the new job!
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I’ve been avoiding blogging & reading because of these headaches. Sorry for the lat3 response.
The other blogger goes by “Stephanie” that’s all I know. The last heard she was very scared, and her and her boyfriend/hubby went up to Virginia to evacuate.
25th is only a week away! Great goal, but remember to take breaks in between so you don’t kill yourself. I’m so excited for you!!! 🙂
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You definitely should avoid computer and phone screens while dealing with headaches because they will make it much worse!!! I might have to check out Stephanie, we will see. Please take care of yourself first because you are the most important! I know the 25th is only one short week away and it is painfully stressful for me!!!!!
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LOL! I have been avoiding the computer for the last five days (I think its been). Today is the first day that the headache only lasted two hours, but I didn’t take a chance by blogging and reading.
You will get all your packing done soon enough. Just remember to pace yourself and take breaks when you need them.
I’m so excited for you, new home and new job. A whole new venture! Yay! 🙂
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There’s also a super typhoon in the Philippines and it’s flooding in some areas, too… I hope everyone gets to a safe place…
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The weather is pretty awful right now and it is scary. I feel bad for those in the Philippines and then it is heading for China. I am with you, I hope everyone gets to the safest place they can.
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I live over a thousand miles away, in New Mexico. But I keep checking the news throughout the day to see what is happening in the path of the hurricane. It breaks my heart so bad. Prayers~
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Thank you so much!!!
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“Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere”. 🙂
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I agree and I am doing my best to stay calm and rational. I think keeping our minds busy will help.
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Stay safe! ❤️
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Thank you! My husband and I plan to not leave the house until things ease up. Hopefully things will not get as bad as everyone is expecting, but who knows Mother Nature is going to do what she is going to do!
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Thats true. Glad you’re hunkered down. My daughter evacuated Tuesday and plans on coming back tomorrow afternoon. Prayers for everyone in the storm path.
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It seems to be crazy times! Your daughter lives in NC or SC? I am not expecting things to be okay until late Monday or Tuesday!
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She is in NC. She just moved there for school in August. So we were panicking up here for her. But she is safe and sound in Maryland until they drive back tomorrow. I think she has classes on Monday.
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What part of NC? I saw on the news that everything is cancelled on Monday in Charlotte. It isn’t raining here yet though, but I know it is coming. I am glad she is safe in Maryland though! Please tell her to drive safe on her way back. From what I hear, traffic will be CRAZY!
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She lives in Durham and goes to Duke. I think its been raining there but not sure how much.
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I can tell you that rain and winds have picked up in Charlotte. She might want to double check if she has school tomorrow. Many things are already closed here tomorrow. I wish your daughter all the best!
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Thank you, Alyssa. Stay safe and dry 💞
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Thank you! I am pretty sure they made what inland people were going to get because of all the damage done to the coast. It has been over for a while now and we are perfectly fine!!
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Yay!! ❤️ My daughter is back safe and sound too. She said the only thing they noticed was a lot of spiders who apparently evacuated into their apartment. Yikes! 😳😊
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I am so glad your daughter made it back safely! I was a little concerned for her, so now I can rest easy. Mean old uninvited spiders. I am terrified of spiders! It is an abnormal fear considering I am much bigger than they are. Did you ever see that movie Arachnophobia? I still think that is the scariest movie ever made!!! Horror movies always make me laugh, but that movie makes me not be able to sleep!
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You are so sweet Alyssa ❤️Yes…that movie is Terrifying! Although my big fear is snakes!! 😱
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I have tendency to worry about everyone, so I am so glad your daughter is safe!!! That movie is literally the scariest movie EVER!!! Oh my goodness snakes are pretty terrifying as well!!
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I have been watching this storm carefully. I am acquainted with a family that lives (or used to live) in New Bern, No. Carolina. I am worried about them, but can’t know anything for sure until the lines are clear.
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I am pretty sure most people that live in New Bern evacuated. We have friends that live there, but they went to family not living in New Bern. We are expecting lots of rain where we live, but it hasn’t started yet!
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Thank you for the update, I’ve been watching the news and thinking about you. I didn’t reach out because I didn’t want to add more to your plate…Hang in there!
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You are welcome! The weather channel says we should be having lots of rain right now, but it isn’t raining yet. I know it is coming, but no clue how bad it is going to get. It is very windy!! I appreciate you thinking of me!!
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Oh my goodness Alyssa. I did not know that you live in the path of Florence. How awful. I am so sorry you are having to go through this too, and that your pain is through the roif. I will be thinking about you and watching for posts, and praying for you. Lots and lots of love xx
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Thank you Lorraine! We are about 3-4 hours from the coast, but we are getting the HIGH winds and the rain is moving in slowly! It is supposed to be bad until Monday. I just hope we do not get lots of flooding and our power doesn’t go out! I will not do well without ac because if I get too hot I will feel horrible. I appreciate your kind thoughts!
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Oh Alyssa I truly do pray that the worst does not happen. The one thing that we cannot control is the weather and that makes us feel so powerless. Hoping for the best
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Mother nature is going to do what she is going to do and there isn’t anything we can do about it. I am hoping for the best!! I appreciate your kind thoughts!!
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I know Alyssa. All the very best to you my friend
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Thank you Lorraine! The rain and wind has picked up since yesterday, but hopefully things will not get too crazy!
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Here’s hoping
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Thank you so much!!!! I hope you are doing well today!!
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I had a terrible day yesterday Alyssa. I managed just about to post some things, but my pain was unbearable. I thought I would be admitted to hospital as an emergency, but just avoided that. I felt emotionally drained with pain, and just tired of life. I am sure you know that feeling. A little better today. How goes the hurrucane? Are you alright?
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Oh dear Lorraine, I am so sorry your pain was so awful! I know pain is never easy to deal with. I am glad you were able to avoid the hospital though and hope you are feeling a lot better now. Pain definitely drains us in SO many ways. I think because the hurricane was so horrible near the coast they were being overly cautious inland. Where I live is fine, but I still haven’t left the house. All the nasty weather caused my pain to be out of control. I called out of work today and now only have 4 days left with the company with my last day being Friday!!!
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Oh gosh Alyssa. Are you giving up working altogether, or moving to a new job? I am feeling a lot better today thankyou, but being a bit careful. Glad that you managed with the hurrucane. These hurricanes are just awful aren’t they.
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Oh goodness no I am not giving up work all together. I got a job offer where we are moving to and will start Sept 28th!!
I am glad you are feeling better today and hope it stays that way for you!
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Oh Alyssa. Good luck with the new job. I didn’t know you were moving. Wow! What a lot is going on for you
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Thank you! Honestly there is way too much going on and I am totally overwhelmed! But even being overwhelmed, I think this is going to be a good start for some real positive changes!
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That is really goid to hear Alyssa. Are you moving far?
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We aren’t moving too far, just two hours south of where we are now. I think it is a good change and things will work out for the best. I do believe that everything happens for a reason!
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I sincerely believe that too Alyssa. I truly hope it all works out welk for you
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Thank you Lorraine, I really needed to hear that today!!
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Bless you Alyssa. Keep faith. Keep positive. I don’t know why or how the move came to be happening, but I will pray for you, or if you don’t believe in that I will send love and positive thoughts your way
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Thank you so much Lorraine! We had actually purchased my husband’s grandparent’s family home because we really wanted to keep it in the family! The move was expected, but it took forever! I really appreciate your love and positive thoughts because they are definitely much needed right now! You are a pretty amazing friend and I have nothing but respect for you!
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Bless you Alyssa.
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Thank you sweetie!
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Glad to hear you’re okay so far. I hope you stay safe and your pain improves!
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Thank you so much! I will keep everyone posted, especially if it gets worse!
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I’m hoping you stay safe and the pain lessens soon!
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Thank you Alyssa! I am starting to think they are blowing this hurricane out of proportion for where I live. I mean it has been windy, but I honestly haven’t seen as much rain as they said we would get. It has been on and off today, hopefully that doesn’t mean we are going to get hit hard tomorrow. I do hope the pain lessens soon, but we will see!!
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My prayers are with you and stay safe dear!
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It’s scary how powerful and destructive mother nature can be. I’m not sure how close to the storm path you are, but please stay safe. I do hope you get some relief from the pain, and that you can get some rest despite all of the turmoil right now. Sending hugs xxxx
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Thank you! The storm rain and wind is right on top of us now, but hopefully it won’t be too bad. The rain and wind has picked up since yesterday, I just hope it calms down sooner than later. It is mind blowing how rain causes this much pain!
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Terrible.
Stay safe, hun.
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Thank you!
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My thoughts are with you love and all of those affected by Hurricane Florence.
I am so sorry to hear that your pain levels are through the roof right now.I know how you must feel, it’s awful.
Stay safe and take care of yourself. Rest at home with lots of heat packs and I hope you don’t lose your power.
Sending you my love. XO
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Thank you so much! So far we have only had two brown outs, where the power goes out for a few seconds and comes back. Hopefully there will not be any complete power outages!
I have been keeping busy around the house so I don’t focus on the pain. My husband and I will be moving in the next two weeks, so I am packing up our townhouse!!! Depending on how I feel and the weather I might not be going to work tomorrow. I mean if I don’t go what are they going to do, fire me when my last day is Friday!!!
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Yes hopefully. Oh WOW! Moving houses is full on! It will be a very stressful time so take care of yourself. How far are you guys moving from your old house? I am not at work today but I am still sick.
Good luck with the move! 🙂 And with the new job.
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I am pretty excited about the move, but also SO stressed! One thing at a time is what I keep telling myself. We are moving 2 hours from where we live now. We had purchased my husband’s grandparent’s family home, so it is an honor!
I am SO sorry you still do not feel well. I hope not being at work you are getting LOTS of rest!!
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Oh Wow! That’s a long way away.
As you would know when you live with a chronic illness anything you pick up knocks you out completely.
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We are moving to a new state and it seems like SO much is changing, but I hope for the best.
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I have been watching the news in Australia and just heard it has taken 7 people’s lives. I really hope everyone evacuates in time and stays safe.
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Sadly, many people did not listen to the evacuation order. I think the death toll is up to 13 now. It is very heartbreaking:(
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Hope the hurricane passes soon and that you’re all safe…
Love and light
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Thank you so very much!
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Good morning and Happy Sunday cara Alyssa. I am so glad to hear that you are going through the monster storm almost unscathed. You still have electrical power at home. which makes a lot of difference. Remember how we suffered, my son and I, when Hurricane Irma shut down the service for days in Downtown Miami? Well, it could be THAT worse for you and husband; you need the air-conditioning in all your home.
Un baccione. Arrivederci!
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Thank you kindly. I do remember how awful Hurricane Irma was. Unfortunately, those at the coast were really impacted. Many did not listen to the evacuation order and as of now 13 lost their lives. It is just very windy and rainy right now. LOTS of flooding, but hopefully it will not get worse than that!!
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Your in my thoughts dear friend!!! Try – try – try to relax and let your husband take on the role of SAFETY OFFICER 👮 for you and him.
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Thank you! Unfortunately, my husband isn’t feeling well today. We are just staying safe at home until further notice!!
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How is the weather today Alyssa?
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It is crazy because it is nice and sunny! How do we go from fear of lots of rain, to sunshine?
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Yes that is crazy!! Glad it’s over though— you made it. Hopefully your feeling better today!!
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I am hanging in there. I am so excited that Friday is my last day at my current job! I think it will be a huge weight off my shoulders!
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I’ve had a position like that!! This is going to be good Alyssa. I just know it😊!
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Thank you so much!!
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Thinking about you!!
Hope all is going well and you can relax some too!
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Thank you! I am glad most of the packing is finally completed. There are a few things that still need to be done, but it will all be done before the movers arrive tomorrow morning!
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I’m so behind Alyssa. You must be moved by now. Are you feeling okay?
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Oh no worries! We are moved but still have many things we have to do. I hope to be back blogging like normal by Monday!
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Stay safe from your friend up in Canada!
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Thank you so much! We are just staying at home until further notice!!
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I just nominated you for weird word blog contest.
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Thank you so much! I will do this in the next few days, I promise!
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I hope you remain safe and feel better for your move. 🌼
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Thank you so much! I ended up staying home from work today so I could get my pain a little more under control. Now I only have 4 days left at my current job before life changes!
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Good luck for the new job too. 🌼
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Thank you so much! I have a really great feeling about the new job!
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Good luck for the new job. 🌼
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Thank you! I have a really good feeling about the new job!
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