What are stumbling blocks and defeat before you, can be stepping stones to victory if you remain determined. I read that this morning and thought it was a good way to look at things when you are struggling. The holidays are stumbling blocks for many. Myself included so I am going to make it through and make it a victory. Other thoughts on life: soon I will have an empty nest, a 3 bedroom 2 bath house all to myself. It will be weird. What will I do with all the space? If it was a time to sell I'd swap for something smaller and cheaper. I don't really want to do the roommate thing... Or foster care or anything like that. Just wander the house I guess.