How Are You? How Was Your Day? (Tell Us What Happened And What's On Your Mind.)

Hey Everyone,

We've had a few threads like this over the years, and it seemed like a good time to start another one.

Whether you're single, married, live alone, or with family, many of us live from day to day without hardly ever being asked how our day went or what we've been thinking about all day. (Admittedly, sometimes I'm thinking of making tacos for dinner, but I digress.)

Every person I know is a caretaker in some way, and it seems like caretakers are always lost in the shuffle. They're so busy taking care of everyone else, no one ever stops to ask them how THEY are. Over time, it takes a toll. You forget you're actually human, and it feels like life has become a dull routine of vain repetition (at least, that's how it feels to me at times.) Can you relate? We forget that we even count, because our job is to always look after someone else.

The Bible says that God knows the very number of hairs on our heads -- and while no human being knows us the way God does, it's nice to be reminded sometimes that other people still notice us and care about who we are.

This thread is a place that I hope everyone in every life situation can come back to. I'm hoping the exchanges might make it feel at least a little like they are talking to other real people, and will be reminded that their lives, their thoughts, and what happens to them in a day all counts.

All you have to do is tell us about something that's happened today, is going on in your life, what's on your mind -- or a combination of all 3.
After you've had a chance to share, end your post by asking, "How was your day?", opening the door for the next person to take their turn.

Anyone who reads these posts is welcome to comment, reply, offer prayer or feedback, etc. to any of the things others have shared -- or to just say a silent prayer for others and they take in what they have to say.

This thread is meant to be an ongoing conversation, hopefully making people feel a little less lonely in an increasingly isolated world.

Just as an example, I'll go first... (Answering the title of the thread -- "How Are You? How Was Your Day?"

Things are going ok. I had a family member with a medical emergency last week, but things are slowly getting better, praise God. Things were very on edge and at a standstill for several days. But today I'm thankful for a more "normal" day than in almost a month, and am enjoying reading posts here on the forum in between chores. So far, it's been a pretty good day.

Thank you for listening!

How was YOUR day? ❤️

Stressed. I was told recently that I need to go in for a head scan as I'm exhibiting symptoms of brain cancer. It'll be nearly two weeks before I can even get the scan. And who knows how long to get the results. So yeah. Pretty rotten day.
Also living alone and having no friends I don't really have anyone to talk to or vent to. Closest family is an hour away and I'm not too fond of them. So I have to find ways to distract myself to keep from dwelling on it.

I have lifted you up in prayers...

I am so sorry for all of this, Sub.

I know over the years, from reading the things you have courageously shared here, you've gone through more challenges than I think many people go through in a lifetime. Any kind of distraction we can provide, I am glad to do so.

I will most definitely keep you in prayer.

Please keep us posted.

And for the next person reading and/or wanting to reply to the thread...

How was your day?

We're happy to laugh, cry, vent, and pray right along with you if you'd like. 🙏❤️

Thought one: why are caretakers and caregivers the same thing? Are we taking or giving?

Thought two: God knows how many hairs are on my head, but that number is getting easier to count all the time. Soon even I will be able to count them.

1, 2... squirrel!!!

Sorry, I got distracted by the glare.

1, 2, uh... 2... er...

(Just kidding. Lynx actually has a lot more hair than he lets on!)

i'm doing very well, better than i ever have. my day yesterday was fulfilling as usual. lots of antique related work completed, exercising & drumming. lot's of communication with Jesus. i'm currently preparing for a major silver & gold coin appraisal. today, my wife & i are going to be dining with her cousin & her husband in the adirondack mountains. i had to purchase new tires & rims for 1 of my work trucks & paid in cash as we always do by the grace of Jesus. i'm being tremendously blessed this year! i hope all of CC members are doing fine in every Jesus way!!!

If you're physically able, are you able to go around for a car ride while listening to music or a bike ride?
Maybe go to like a Dave and Busters complex where they have games, music, bowling, pool, food etc.
Maybe drive in scenic areas or at the beach or maybe go to a place or a restaurant where they have live music?
Maybe even a visit to the mall might be good and grab a coffee, lunch or ice cream?
Just throwing some ideas out there.
God bless you and may God keep you safe for His highest good!

God bless you. I will do the same.

The next time someone calls me the "caretaker" I'm gonna use this! or not. I'll probably forget, but it'll be funny (at least o me) if I do


I woke up and threw the towels into the wash. And then jumped on CC and was typing about why "washing towels" is a big deal around here, but then decided I don't want to air out my dirty laundry to the whole world, then stopped and laughed about how funny that seemed since I started this by talking about dirty laundry. (I need sleep)

this would fall back on airing out dirty laundry that dirty laundry seems to be all that is going on in my life right now, it's hard to separate dirty laundry when you are the careGIVER . It's much easier to separate the dirty laundry that can go into the washing machine (except at my house, I seem to be the only one who knows how to do this) ) ( I NEED sleep)

How much can you get into one post?
No, I don't mean like for airing out dirty laundry as shared above.
I'm serious. How much can fit into one post?
Because someone brought this up in another thread and I really want/need to know how long a CC post can be? And Also, what size is the font that is being used?
(I need sleep)

I have two bad hips that need replacing. I take immunosuppresents for a kidney transplant. And due to the effects of my surgery for mouth cancer I have to wear a mask in public and my ability to speak well has be reduced, making me harder to understand. I also am unable to swallow, so I don't eat or drink anything by mouth. And after 15 years of being disabled my muscles and stamina can't handle a lot of walking. Nor my cardio.

So walking a lot is off the table as it makes my hips worse and can become Incredibly painful. Eating at a restaurant is out. Going to lots of public places is out.
Driving could be an option, but I'm trying to limit gas use and wear and tear on my car. I have to drive an hour each way to visit my dad. He was recently put in a care facility and will not be coming out till he dies. Which left me with all the bills at the house. Which, technically is more than I can afford, but my bro and sis don't want to lose the house, so they help.
I also have other expenses I need to pay, that aren't cheap, but can't afford them, such as new glasses.

So all in all my options are pretty slim.

Looks like you are in a tough spot brother and i can relate because i was in bed for a year without moving without anything but my thoughts, my faith, my prayers and some music that i used to play throughout the day.
I don't know what your relationship is with your brother and sister and if you enjoy their company, but that might be something to keep you distracted from anxiety and stress. Music is also a gift and thank God we can still hear so use it, play it loud sometimes.
You can also play board games or videgames with people online if you have a console. Again, without causing more stress but to relax you.
I'm sorry to hear about your father too but take things one day at a time, keep yourself in a grateful state in relation to all the things you're able to do and keep going.
And doctors are always there to help you. They helped me too. It's what they're supposed to do. But ultimately your happiness and strength comes from the living water of Jesus Christ inside you. That's what kept me going when i was in bed, without moving for one year.
God bless you and stay strong.

I am so sorry, Sub.

I remember when you were telling us about some of the ordeals you've been through with/because of your kidney transplant. I feel terrible that you have been hit with so much, so continuously, and all at the same time.

I know it doesn't sound like much (because I get frustrated with situations in my own life that sometimes never change, get worse, or stockplie,) but all I can say is that I know there are people here who have prayed for you for years and continue to do so.

I'm happy to see you talking to us!

Please keep doing so.

I'm not fond of my siblings. I told my sister about the possible brain cancer and she didn't even respond.
Mostly I watch yt or movies. And play some games on my laptop, but one of the effects of the cancer treatment limits what im able to play. I have over 6000 albums, so music is no problem, haha.
Oh. I've been seeing doctors for 15 years. I currently have been sent to more specialists, of differing fields, than I can keep track of.

That sounds like a pretty rough year. Glad to hear you got past it all.

I appreciate it.

I wasn't planning on mentioning anything, guess I needed to get it out somehow. When I saw this thread I found myself posting it all in here.

That sounds like a lot to deal with. It reminds me of Joi. Do you remember her? She did red bird art. She had an oral cancer plus surgery and said she could not talk at all afterwards, which made visiting with friends awkward. I think she could "eat" with a straw, though. It's hard to remember because it was quite a few years ago; I have not seen her here since shortly after all that happened, and nobody seems to know what has happened to her... at least, no one has ever answered when I asked about her. I designed a couple of panels for her in 2018, and she was last seem here in June of that same year. I found a thread of her's... two, actually, after I saw her full user name.

Red Bird Thoughts - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums

RED BIRD ART - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums

I got up to no good today. I mean, I keep trying to 'level up' but keep finding myself only arriving at 'no good.' So, because I like to see good, I resorted, yet again to looking to God. This time, I revisited the thoughts of a teacher I haven't checked in on much lately , as I have the habit of doing (my teachers of choice write their thoughts out as extensively as @seoulsearch if she were on philosophical steroids) and was glad to see that I was in time to see that this Sabbath in Torah study is arguably my favorite, that of Nachamu (comfort), as relating to "Comfort, comfort, my people..." within the week's portion "Vaetchanan," translated as, "And I pleaded..." as related to praying the Lord to help me pray considering my total incompetence in articulating my groaning. Vaetchanan is the first of the 'seven weeks of comfort' that follow the previous 'three weeks of sorrow' which culminate in a new year and a new cycle in Torah study.

Within the commentary was an observation that, after the commandments were smash, the of the requirement of a broken heart (teshuvah; repentance) came in order to behold God's glory once again, and Jesus fulfilling that requirement in his dying of a broken heart for our return to God and revealing the passion in God's heart for us.

Within the articles for the day of study touched on the greatest commandment, loving God with our whole being, that is, with all our heart, and all our soul, and all our strength as stated in the Shema, but this only brings me back to that I'm not as much as I'd like to be. I'm no good. Yet, that is all I have to love God with. But God knows that and so that must be exactly what He wants from me, all the love that my being has to offer. And, considering another observation, that Jesus is the center of creation, the first and the last, the beginning and the end, I realize that, in Him, I meet that requirement! So, I can rest easy, @Subhumanoidal, in prayer for you throughout the coming weeks, and in all things. <3

I couldn't talk for months after. But it's been a year or year and a half since my last radiation treatment. So I am able to talk. But I also have my upper tip lip, on the right, glued to my gums. And starting with my front teeth all the way back have been removed. Also part of the surgery required the top of my mouth to be removed and rebuilt, so now the inside of my mouth is taller than before. As well as part of my face, under the skin had to be removed and rebuilt then grafted with skin from my leg. Hence the difficulty talking still.

I will check out the links. Thanks.

wow, brother, what a lot to bear.

you remind me of David in Psalm 40 where he said he waited patiently for the Lord... in Hebrew it's more like, waiting, I waited. so much waiting.

may our Lord incline His ear to you and hear your cry. and ours, because your CC family loves you and is praying for you. ♥