Thursday....

It's another work day for me as well.  Catching up from taking the day off yesterday.  I am in a melancholy mood.  It was good to see so many people last night but the reason was just horrible.  Linda looked so lovely up there greeting people.  We would lock eyes every now and then and I just pray she could feel my sympathy for her and Mike.  I was her secret elf this last time and hate it that yesterday was the first time I actually met her.  I tend to over-protect those I love and I wanted to stay right up there with Linda.  If course I didn't do it but I wanted to.

Whoever was praying us home did a great job.  I never once got sleepy and never even stopped for a bathroom break.  Just drove straight through.

Hope everyone has a decent day today.

Smooches,
Jacqui

Sherri, thank you, it was my pleasure to schedule our get together and I am the better for having met all of you wonderful people last night. Again, its not the cir****tances that we would have wanted to meet but, this is yet one more precious happening from Linda’s little angel Maggie. It is because of Linda and people like her family that touch our hearts like they do. We are better people for knowing each other and because we all come together. Last night changed my life and sort of astounded me. I’ve always pretty much been a loner and my family has always been my best friends. I have two close girl friends that I adore and love with all of my heart but, our lives are so busy and we live far enough apart here in town that we rarely come together. So, I’ve never had such a large group of friends let alone, sisters and brothers (can’t leave the guys out). I feel blessed.   Linda, I don’t know how you are doing it. I guess you put one foot in front of the other and just keep moving but, you do need to get some rest and take care of yourself sweetie. I know it’s just a cliché to say this, but time does help heal the fresh pain and you just need some time. I know your focus is on Mikey now and that will help you. Again, we are all here to help you. Take care   LaChelle, it was so nice meeting you and I look forward to seeing you again sometime soon. You take care of those little ones of yours.   Gail, that is such a sweet thought about your father. What a lovely comfort that is.   Kim, Take care of yourself and keep on top of your health.   Ellen, it was nice meeting you.   Jacqui, did the husband get his sandwich? ; )   Tracy, I so enjoyed talking with you and your hubby. You are nice people and I am so glad your husband got his ribeye.   It was so nice meeting everyone last night and I look forward to meeting again and more next time. Gosh, should we wear name tags? My head was spinning trying to remember names from last night.

Johnna,
It's hard to stay a loner in our group! LOL! Sometimes, we can find the silliest things (oink, oink!) to get us going. Welcome to the group..and you no longer just have a few bestest friends....You have inherited a whole state and more's worth! You'll get where the names come easier. Now that you met some of us, you'll start thinking 'ah..I met them' when you read our posts...well..those of us who have pics on our avatars anyway ..and those pics actually look like us..(hint-hint Deborah & Kim....lol!).

Sherri

Thank you!! I appreciate you   Thats how my husbands always says it when he tells someone he appreciates what they do. He says: 'I appreciate you", and I appreciate him too 

its ole slow Angie here.....I took my grandbabies to a school skating party tues evening and while doing the hoky poky the gal next to my grandson fell down and hit her skate on his wrist....he is gonna be ok nothing broken which was great and i am thankful for, but he rested with ice bag yesterday while grandma played SLAVE...lmao ( men start when they are born with their major pains) shut up Angela........I am so sorry and feel so bad i missed out with yesterday, I find myself, shying away from the pain i know is going on and I hate that, my being this way.....as i know this is the time nothing more I can do but to be there.....I am so sorry Linda....i am gonna smack my face and get back though...Prayers as you get through today, darn time not going back....actually even stronger word than darn....

I did start some spring cleaning yesterday...I am ready for spring.....and green....

let me know if you do not get one huge major raise......let me at her.....

let me know if you do not get one huge major raise......let me at her.....

3% isn't huge, but it sure beats getting laid-off, a 3% cut, 'down sized' or 'restructured' so I'm not complaining at all.

I hope you can make it to the Bowling fundraiser on March 15th. It'd be great to see you again!

Sherri

Hi to all.  WIsh I could have been with you all last night, but know that I was there in spirit.  Linda has been on my heart everyday.  Don't know how you find the strength to carry on except by the grace of God.  My thoughts and prayers are with you today. 

Work as usual, so far behind.  Thought I was getting help finally, but his computer crashed, so have to wait longer.  He's a good kid, but not very confident in his abilities.  I told him today I'd ease him in to the audit process, let him start with some easy stuff to validate.

I  wish everyone a blessed day.  For those having medical procedures I pray for quick recoveries and healing.  I ask God to touch those hearts that are hurting with His peace, comfort and love.  You are all never far from my thoughts and prayers.

Julie

Good AFternoon all!
I must say I am having kind of a hard day today... I just can't stop thinking of Linda and Maggie....and everytime I catch myself thinking of other things I remember and feel aweful that other things going on are so trivial. I honestly do not know How linda is Holding up. I just wanted to wrap her tight in my arms yesterday. Both her and Mike looked well. The Funeral home was gorgeous....all the flowers and the Memorials were unbelievable! Our Oh group, I was amazed by the amount of us there to support Linda and Mike. You ladies and Gentleman ROCK! STrength in Numbers....thats for sure. Dinner was fantastic, Well I am off to go have lunch with Dawn at her work....
Awesome job SHerri on the Raise $$$$ Sweeeeet!
Miss Ellen, I too stopped for a potty break before we even got out of Terre Haute so don't feel bad! LOL
Hope everything goes well with Lisa today...I am thinking of her :)
Chris...Thank you sweeitd for riding along, Mam, you are fantastic! You have such a sweet and loving heart. I WUV YOU :)
Talk to you later...
shanna

Checking in - better late than never!  Geez, what a day I had.  Ate something I shouldn't have at breakfast - talk about pain, nausea, and vomiting.

By 10 AM, I hurt so bad from heaving and was white as a sheet.  Went home - had to pull off the interstate to throw up.  Now the funny thing about that (yes - I can find humor in ALMOST anything) is that I pulled off at 10th Street, and went into a Liquor store parking lot, got out and threw up.  Anyone that went by probably thought - "What a lush!  It's 10:30 AM, and this old broad is throwing up in the parking lot of the Liquor Store!!"  LOL

Anyway, I slept all afternoon - ate no lunch - drank nothing.  Finally got up around 6:30 and drank water and ate some dinner, and feel better.  I'll be eating soft slider foods tomorrow I think.  I hate when that happens (food stuck).

Sherri - congrats on the pay raise!

Linda and family, Terry and Lyn, and Lisa have been in my thoughts all day today.  I scanned the posts and know that Lisa is ok, so I'm glad to hear that - she's a dollbaby. 

I enjoyed our get together last night - although not the cir****tances.  Johnna, it was so nice to meet you, and thank you so much for arranging it.

Jacqui - how did hubby like the sandwich? 

Tracy and Sherri - how's those pigs? 

I love you all.

Shanna - thanks sweetheart for letting me ride with you.  I really enjoyed our conversation and getting to know each other better.