Thank you everyone

I can't even tell you how much you all mean to me and all your well wishes and prayers meant the world to me these past couple of weeks. Kix being there was just wonderful (and yes, she looks amazing!) It's amazing how I have met only one of you but I feel like I know you all better than people I see everyday! thank you, you are all amazing I got back Friday but feel a little out of it. The trip to Kansas for the burial was exhausting but good - it was just me, my mom and brother and we spent some nice time together. Unfortunately my birthday was the day of our travel to Kansas, but we did find a nice restaurant to celebrate. that was the hardest part for me, the burial. Just having to leave him there, knowing that was it. It was a quiet trip back home that day. One thing I can say is I have no regrets - my dad was my friend and the past few years I was able to spend lots of time with him. Being laid off this summer was an actual blessing since I had the flexibility to be with him and mom through this whole ordeal. I loved him dearly but I am so glad he is no longer in pain. It would of been selfish to want him to stay on this earth. I did have one wild thing happen to me last Saturday - we finally had the funeral all planned and I decided to get some exercise and went running. About 20 minutes into my run a cute little %$#&^ dog decided to run in front of me and in my quest to avoid him, I ended up crashing into the curb. Let's just say that the pain was unbelievable! I couldn't breath and my ribs were burning - sure enough, I had cracked some ribs. Spent that morning in the emergency room, trying hard to not move. Did you know that trying to take off you sports bra is EXTREMELY difficult when your ribs are broken? I now have personal experience! I'm still sore but feeling a little better. The viewing and funeral was excruciating, everyone wanted to hug me. Once I took some lovely vicadin I felt much better. thanks again everyone - I am SOOO glad to be back and hopefully and a more regular schedule!

Well, heck, when I reached for you at the funeral home, you should have just shrieked and recoiled!  I probably would have backed off for a minute or so.    Nah, I'd have probably tackled you and hugged you, anyway!  Thanks for saying I look amazing.    You are so petite that I can see why you cracked a few ribs when you tripped over the dog.  You have absolutely no padding on you at all.  I would be happy to donate my thigh fat should you decide you'd like some extra cushioning. It was an honor to attend your dad's service.  I wish I'd known someone like your dad when I was a teenager.  I wasn't exactly an "at-risk" teen, but I was kind of a smart ass and could have used someone like him to point me in a more positive direction back then. Glad you're back, glad you went hiking today, and I'm real sorry about the hugging!  I don't intentionally set out to cause friends pain, you know.  Kix

I was real sorry to hear about the passing of your father.  It is nice to know that you have been able to spend so much time with him lately. I hope your ribs heal swiftly.  I hear that is a very painful injury.  Loris

That's when you tell them to cut the darned sports bra OFF - never mind that it fits and what it cost - ouch!  It sounds like you are feeling some closure with everything - I'm glad you had that time with your parents before the end.  I wish you the best as you continue to heal (from the ribs too).  *air hugs* Jenn

HEY PJ,       IM GLAD YOU ARE DOING WELL.. I KNOW IT WAS A TOUGH WEEK FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.  I TOLD KIX SHE WAS LOOKING SO THIN! SEE KIX.... YALL BOTH GONNA FREEZE TO DEATH THIS WINTER IN THAT COLD CLIMATE YALL GOT THERE... LOL.... THAT HANGING SKIN DONT HELP TO KEEP YA WARM THAT MUCH... BELIEVE ME, I KNOW.LOL YALL JUST KILL ME WEARING LONG SLEEVE STUFF ALREADY JEEZ.......JUST KNOW WE ARE THERE FOR YA PJ WHEN YA NEED TO YAK...  HUGS MARGE