Bitter sweet

Hi Peeps I've missed you I have had some emotional days lately...first, my cruise was great I loved, loved Aruba!!! I relaxed, I played, I shopped and I layed my butt on the most beautiful beaches On the cruise I saw a man that looked so much like my Dad it made me want to cry so one day I ran into him and his daughter and told him he looked like My Dad he said, "Poor Chump". I told him my Dad was handsome and so was he and that I lost my dad in August. He was so kind to me the whole cruise the last night he brought a rose to my table with a note that said "I know you were a rose to your Dad and he is smiling down on you". He also said I have a daughter but I would be mighty proud to have another Daughter just like you. He was such a kind, kind, man. it makes me wonder if that was God's way of trying to give my heart some peace. After the cruise i was getting some paperwork together for the attorney and was going through dad's files. In a file there was a folder that said give to the kids at Thanksgiving and in the folder was a note that said "I have more time on my hands so I will meet you in Florida where we can all spend Christmas together at Mom's favorite place. Keep in mind my Dad has never been on an airplane. Inside the envelope was airline tickets to Panama City, Fl along with rentals for two condos. Their was tickets for the kids, the grandkids and great grand kids. My Dad was planning to be here to share Christmas with us but that isn't going to happen but he continues to provide such loving gifts to us. My brother and I sat on the floor and cried like babies thinking how lucky Mom is to have Dad back and how are hearts feel so empty without him. It has been an emotional couple of weeks. So how is everyone? What have I missed besides all of you wonderful people? Hugs Barb

Ah Jeesh Barb ya got me cryin this morning. What a lucky man to have a duaghter that loves him so much. The only thing ya take with you when you go is love and you have givin him an heart full. Glad ya had a good time on your cruise hun. You deserved it. So do ya have pics? Anything with you in a scanitly clad bahing suit? hehe Hey ya can't blame a guy for lusting after beautiful women! Love ya sweetie! Sparky

Hi Sparky You wouldn't want to see me in a scanitly swimming suit it might make you sick I'm going to get some pics downloaded and I will share them with you guys! Hugs to you and Deb Barb

now you have me crying.. are you "kids" going to go to Panama City for Christmas.. ?? love and miss you Barbie-doll

Hi My Sweet Friend yes we are going for Christmas we know that is what Dad would of wanted. How is Dan? I miss talking to you guys! Big Hugs to both of you Barb

Dan is good and working every day, driving for Group Air Express. He's been there about 2 months now.. and really likes it. Especially going on all day trips.. like down to Corbin, Ky and back. He only has been away over night once.. and that was to PA I think He received his 90 day coin.. actually 2 of 'em (one from his sponsor) we are going tonite with my mom/dad and sister/brother-inlaw to Funny Bone on the Levee.. and I think I'm working 9-12 tomorrow.. and then going to an uncles 80th birthday while Dan goes with a friend to a AA Banquet tomorrow evening. I have been really stressing over CLUTTER in my house.. I got stuff together and now it's stacked in my livingroom.. dining room.. hall that I wanted to sell in yard sale.. but that's not going sooo good.. so I think I'm just going to donate most all of it.. if I can get them to come and pick it up. I hate just giving it away.. but I'm tired of looking at it.. and the work of the yard sale appears to be too overwhelming for me now.. and as a friend said.. people just don't want to pay much for what you have.. it's hardly worth it.. and it's getting late in the year.. and I'm a procrastinator.. as well as a control freak.. that spells NUTCASE if I don't do something soon.. and I don't want to stress too much and end up taking it on Dan seriously.. anywho.. that's our life right now

What a great life you two have!!! xoxo

I am with you on clutter but I have not organized the piles yet...will do that when I get home...I HAVE TO DECLUTTER but will be having a sale soon....some selling on craigslist too

*misty eyed* Why do you do this to me barb?? This is now the 5th time I've cried this morning and it's only 9.57am. I love you and appreciate you so much. Liz

Don't cry Sweet Lizzie if you need to I have a shoulder just for you Hugs. Barb