Have no idea what this character is but it certainly caught my eye! 😊
Sorry for my lengthy absence from here and it's not due to change anytime soon. Ken has had a very rough time of it since his back surgery on the 7th. I am having to travel a lot and staying away from home 3-4 nights each week down here in Missoula near where Ken is in a rehab facility. He has still not been able to truly begin rehabbing, as he fell out of his wheelchair last Sunday evening and broke three toes. 🥺 So, realistically, he may not be back in our home for months yet. Because of that, he has experienced some depression. Your prayers for both of us would be so very appreciated! I am very worn down mentally and emotionally. Still love seeing all your great photos when I get a few moments to pop on here.
Oh Barb, you wouldn't have it any other way but to be near Ken, but I know what a toll that takes, and I'm crushed to read that he's having a hard time. God Bless you Both...you truly have been in my prayers and I'll continue to keep you both there. I know how distracted you are, but a photo and update when you can means a lot to those of us who are thinking of you. ...with love...
Barb, I am so sorry to hear this.
Supporting someone who has seen such a change in their life and looking after yourself too is bound to be physically and emotionally draining.
I feel for both of you and send my love.
I'm so sorry. I hope things will improve.
The snowman looks like the abominable snowman from the Christmas holiday cartoon Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Looks like a Yeti has come down from the mountain 😁
Your focus on Ken is understandable. My heart goes out to you for the rough start you and Ken have had to the new year
A cute fun capture. Sorry to hear of Ken's ongoing problems. Hope he turns a corner soon, and that you get some relief from worry and mental pressure. Hugs and prayers to you both 🙏🙏
So very sorry to read of your difficult time after Ken’s operation. A back op must be so scary as the spine controls our whole skeleton. I can imagine how low you are both feeling as until there is a little improvement you can5 begin to hope. Really hope Ken starts to get stronger & can see some light. I can imaging how worn out & stressed you are. We are all thinking of you & praying for a recovery for Ken. You must both be desperate to get home. X
Fun capture! So sorry that you & Ken are having a difficult time. Hopefully things will improve soon. Self care is just as important as a supportive role, so look after yourself too.
Ooh, Barb! What a terrible ordeal for you and Ken! I can only imagine how exhausted you must be- in all ways- and how depressed Ken must feel. I really hope things start to improve for Ken very soon. As Pat has said, with a little improvement, there is hope (and a lifting of spirits). Thinking of you both and sending love and strength to help you both get through each day! xo
Oh Barb, it sounds like your world has been turned upside down. I feel so bad for Ken having to go through this. Sure hope he gets the care he needs to start improving. Both of you have been given a lot to cope with. I truly hope each day gets a little better for you and Ken.
As others have said it's the Abominable Snowman from Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. In the show he started out being a scary, growling figure. But one of the elves who wanted to be a dentist managed to extract all his teeth and he became a friendly fellow who managed to bounce his way out of a deep gorge. I do hope that a happy ending like that is in store for Ken. The journey might be long, but I pray you feel Jesus walking alongside you and can sing along with David- "Even though I may walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me..." I will continue to pray for you both- maybe the Lord has a special reason for you to be there which hasn't been discovered yet. I will most definitely continue to pray for you!! (Looks like he's poised to put the star on top of a Christmas tree which happens at the end of the program just before Rudolph takes off with the other reindeer. Good shot!
@Weezilou Thank you so very much for your loving concern! Things are very stressful for me at the moment, as Ken desperately wants to be at home, but the logistics for that to happen are quite complicated. I am trying to address so many issues on the only weekday that I stay home and am not always successful in reaching people. I miss being able to stop into 365 on a more regular basis! I love my community here! Thank you again for your prayers! They are so needed! 💕
@olivetreeann Thank you so very much for your loving concern! Things are very stressful for me at the moment, as Ken desperately wants to be at home, but the logistics for that to happen are quite complicated. I am trying to address so many issues on the only weekday that I stay home and am not always successful in reaching people. I miss being able to stop into 365 on a more regular basis! I love my community here! Thank you again for your prayers! They are so needed! 💕 Sorry to only be copying and pasting the response I just wrote to @Weezilou but I have no time to write individual thank yous to each of my wonderful 365 friends who have left words of encouragement. But please know that my appreciation is extremely heartfelt!💕
Thank you so very much for your loving concern! Things are very stressful for me at the moment, as Ken desperately wants to be at home, but the logistics for that to happen are quite complicated. I am trying to address so many issues on the only weekday that I stay home and am not always successful in reaching people. I miss being able to stop into 365 on a more regular basis! I love my community here! Thank you again for your prayers! They are so needed! 💕 Sorry to only be copying and pasting the response I just wrote to @Weezilou but I have no time to write individual thank yous to each of my wonderful 365 friends who have left words of encouragement. But please know that my appreciation is extremely heartfelt!💕
Just seeing this Barb, so sorry to hear Ken is having a rough time after his surgery, all the travelling and staying out must be exhausting ontop of Ken's health concerns. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. X
Oh goodness, Barb! No need to apologize to us at all! I can only imagine how stressful your life is right now. Please feel free to pop in whenever you can and on whatever terms work for you. We are always here for you. (I speak for the others, but I am sure they feel the same way). Sending strength and much love to you and Ken! xo
How difficult for both of you. I pray that God will walk with you in the days ahead, that Ken can make progress on his rehab very soon, that his depression will lift, that you are able to rest and maintain strength. One of the things I like about 365 is not just photos, but how caring and friendship can reach across the miles as we share our joys and struggles. ♥️🙏🏼
February 8th, 2026
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Supporting someone who has seen such a change in their life and looking after yourself too is bound to be physically and emotionally draining.
I feel for both of you and send my love.
The snowman looks like the abominable snowman from the Christmas holiday cartoon Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Your focus on Ken is understandable. My heart goes out to you for the rough start you and Ken have had to the new year
Thank you so very much for your loving concern! Things are very stressful for me at the moment, as Ken desperately wants to be at home, but the logistics for that to happen are quite complicated. I am trying to address so many issues on the only weekday that I stay home and am not always successful in reaching people. I miss being able to stop into 365 on a more regular basis! I love my community here! Thank you again for your prayers! They are so needed! 💕 Sorry to only be copying and pasting the response I just wrote to @Weezilou but I have no time to write individual thank yous to each of my wonderful 365 friends who have left words of encouragement. But please know that my appreciation is extremely heartfelt!💕