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portiasproudmom

Thanks for the group hug, AE.  It sounds like several of us really needed it.

Hugs,

Karen

Anonymous

I'll join the group hug. Sometimes every day on this board radiates joy. Other times it's sadness. Sharing a hug works for both. Blessings on you, Karen, and on friends who struggle. We're all in this leaky boat together.

How's your mom doing? Where and what time is the funeral Monday afternoon? So much to do.

Love to all,

Judie

suebee92

Can i join in? I feel so bad and you all are in my prayers. HUGS AND KISSES! LOVE YOU ALL! Suebee

my3girls

Thanks everyone for the hugs...they mean allot..and that is what I need right now.  I got a few from co-workers here..because they could tell I was sad about something. It's just like our friendship here...we have not met, just like Jill and I, but we struggled and went through this journey together..ours through email.  I feel guilty I had not emailed her since she went to Florida.  She said she would contact me when she got settled...I guess I was just waiting.  But I should have taken the initiative to contact her...darn it!!! I can't stop thinking about her and her daughter and how one day...we are here and ok..and the next boom....we are gone.

Karen...you are so special.  You are in such pain with your own loss...yet you reach out to others all the time.  You are such a loving soul.  Thank you for being in my life.

I am trying to go home from work a little early. Dennis is driving in to take me out for a bite to eat and then relax with me, hug me and hopefully make me feel better.

This blasted period is dragging me down too....never ending..and exhausting.

Did I tell you guys that Olivia did not get the main part in the commercial.  It was between her and another girl...down to the last minute...and the chose Terri...she is a doll though.  They did have Olivia come and be an extra in the commercial.  It was filmed yesterday...long day for mom too.

Sheila...your poor young friend..and her parents.  I swear...I never ever want to see any of my daughters go through this blasted illness!! It would just kill me inside!

Back to work..and hopefully home early.

I love you all....and thanks again...the hugs mean soooooo much to me!

xoxo

Lisa

geebung

Hi to all my sweet sisters and UB,

Just wanted to check in and send you all my biggest hugs - especially to Karen, Sheila, Lisa and any others that are facing trials and sadness. Love to you all. xxx 

sueps

Dear Sisters

Thankyou for a group hug xxx

I hope you are all as OK as can be ... Karen ... you are such a special sister....we all love you xxx

Lisa...bootface is the most despicable ugliest evil being !!!

I remember you telling me about your friend .... I am sending you prayers. xxx

It is such a support system this post.... and I thank my lucky stars xxx

I love you all....may you all find peace for while xxx

Shirlann

Karen, my dear friend, I am so sorry about your dad.  I had hoped he would rally and you all would have more time to hug and kiss and tell him you loved him.  But we sure don't control this and I pray you are all safe in God's arms, and your dad is at peace, with no pain.

Lisa, I am sorry about your friend.  This is so hard.  We had a group of four of us, several years ago that went to CBS to meet with Marci Beth and have a get together on the "Early Show".  CBS had lovely hotels, meals and each of us had a car with driver, one of the 4 of us, Sunshine, died last year, and it just doesn't seem possible.  It really hurts.

This disease, is so hard on everyone.  It just leaves a big hole in our hearts.

Hugs and kisses to all, Shirlann 

lvtwoqlt

It has been hard this week on all of us losing friends. Hopefully next week will be better. I will talk to everyone on Monday.

Sheila

md_mouse

Karen BIG HUGS to you.  Losing a parent isn't easy no matter the age or knowing it is coming.  You can't prepare for it.  If you need anything just ask.

 Lisa so sorry to hear about your friend.  HUGS to you. I am sure Dennis will be a great comfort to you.  I am happy you found him when you did.

Shiela I can't imagine what your friend is going through.  HUGS to you and her family.  Sending you positive thoughts and may she have lots of time with her family and friends.

 To everyone else.  Joining the group hug.  It is times like these that we need each other and know the support is here when we need it.

mouse

portiasproudmom

Hi everyone.  Thought you'd like to read my dad's obituary. 

Heinz Weidmann
GONE FISHING Heinz Erich Weidmann devoted husband, father, and Opa left his loved ones on August 12, 2008 for his final fishing trip. Born March 14, 1929 in Mannheim, Germany. He brought his wife and son to America for better opportunities. He built a successful Radiator business that is still in the family. He always prided himself in honesty and fairness. He always saw the good in everyone and never had a bad word about anyone. Heinz is survived by his wife Ella Weidmann, his son Jurgen Leon Weidmann, daughter-in-law Cindy Weidmann, daughter Karen Reedy, son-in-law Rhuel Reedy, grand children Mashel and Allen Hall, Stormie and Mendel Everson, Portia Stacy, Chase Reedy and five great grand children. Visitation Sun. 8/17 11-4 PM in Fir Lane Funeral Home. Services 2 PM Monday Aug 18 in the Fir Lane Memorial Chapel. Arrangements by Fir Lane Funeral Home. Sorry for the weird symbols.  The other guy in the picture (on the left) is my brother.  Hugs, Karen

NancyD

Karen, that was really lovely. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Ulla

dear karen those words brought tears in my eyes..they r so nice ..thanks alot for sharing ..

how is ur mother doing??

love u sister

livesstrong

Karen - that was lovely. I've never seen one written that way before. What a wonderful way to remember him.

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Shirlann

Oh Karen, thank you so much for showing us your dad and brother at such a wonderful, happy time in their lives!  This is what you must remember, not the last, sad days.

I try to think, as each of my dear relatives takes that last walk, if they had a perfectly wonderful life, we must not dwell too long on the ending.  It is brief, and I have never seen a very good one.  So I try to remember the best times, the giggles, the jokes, the trips, and I know you will too.

I am so sorry he had to go.  Hugs, and kisses, Shirlann  

honeygirl

Oh Karen , what a lovely obituary. Thanks for sharing it.xxxx Its funny , my dads last coherent words to me were , "Cis , I wish we were fishing right now"... Maybe your dad and my dad are having a lovely time at the fishing hole today. Love you. Mel

Lisa (((((((((((Lisa)))))))))))) so sorry to hear about your e-mail sister. My prayers are with you and her family.xxxx Love you.

Sheila , my prayers are with your friend and her family too.

This is truly a stressful and heartfelt time for so many.

I have had a week "from hell". One of those , if it can go wrong , it did.It has me feeling so depressed. But this isn't the time to crying on so many shoulders that are already bearing so much. So lets keep praying for a brighter tomorrow for everyone. Love you all. Mel

Anonymous

Mel, dear one...

Many shoulders can bear much. We've all been waiting to hear your story. I'm sorry it has been a tough time, but please don't hesitate to allow us to give what we can. You are important.

Karen, I love your dad's obituary! It sounds like you were blessed with a good father. How are you doing? Your mom? I am thinking of you.

Lisa, how is it for you? Have hugs from Dennis eased your pain any?

Sheila, lots of hugs to you as you deal with your friend. Life stinks sometimes.

Ulla, I love the new avatar. You look great. I can see Ned right behind you.

Suebee, good to feel your spirit in the group hug. We are here for you.

The past couple of days have been down for me, too. No reason. Life just seems hard. Relief arrives tomorrow, though. My son is treating me to grand opera! Aida!!! This production by the Seattle Opera is receiving great reviews and I am psyched. 'course like many operas, this is a grand tragedy. That I don't need, but I'll pretend it has a happy ending. Actually, it does...I'll be there thrilled to the toes and singing all the way home!

Judie 

geebung

Karen, thankyou so much for sharing your father's obituary with us - it tells us a lot about him. I love the photo too. I will be thinking of you all and praying for you tomorrow, as I am now, but particularly then.

Mel, please don't hide your bad times from us - as Judie already said, there are many shoulders here and we can certainly give you love and support. You are such a treasure to us all.

Ulla - I love your new photo - you look radiant. 

I left my car keys in the mountains house so I have to catch the train back after only arriving home last night! What a scatterbrain! 

Love and hugs to everyone,

Jane xxx 

geebung

Sue - I meant to comment on your photos you posted last week - you look so pretty and such a lovely figure! 

Judie, Val and UB - love your new avatars too! 

xxx 

portiasproudmom

Oh Mel.  Don't ever think that we're so overly burdened by our own troubles, that we don't want to hear yours.  Please, please let us know what's going on with you so we can support you.  You are such an important part of our group--we all love you and are here for you.

Love and hugs,

Karen

Ulla

oh dear mel..plz dont hezitate of sharing ur stressfull week with us..we r all here for each other..u all were here for me everytime i was so depressed..ur words helped me to deal with all my difficuilt times..plz come and share ur bad week with us..u will feel better ..u r so so special.dear honey girl..

thank u sisters for ur nice words about the new pic..it was 1 month ago..DH took it to show how different my hair looks...

do u feel like that ur hair starts to grow then it feels like it slows down??i have this problem now..

wat should we do in this case???

my weight is killing me ,,i cant lose any more..i even gained more...

well enough bla bla bla,,

hope all my sisters feel better this weekend..never forget howmuch i do love u all

sueps

Karen ...what a truly beautiful obituary xxx Your dad was a wonderful man...I do hope you and your mum are bearing up ....you are in my thoughts whatever I am doing ....I wish I lived near you ....I feel so helpless to you all ......over here in The UK xxx

 I love you Karen xxxx you are deep deep in my heart,we have shared so much xxx

Ulla you little beauty...your new pic is fab!!! I cannot lose my weight...my ass is fat LOL...an my hair seems to be takin forever to grow xxx

Mel I am sending you and your O/H big love and many prayers xxx Please know that we are all here for you xxx

Judie ..... Hope you are having a fantastic time at the opera ...you are a very lucky girl xxx

I am going to press submit before I lose this....the site has been crashing lately xxx

GB .... hope ya didnt curse too much leavin ya keys in them there hills awwww MWAHHH xxx

OK  I hope I dont lose this here goes...

sueps

AE ...What a beautiful peaceful picture ....I hope you are OK and UB is picking up,dont forget I am coming to see you ...and if youre in Florida....we can take UB to the theme parks ....and then party all night !!! xxx

livesstrong

Thanks for the nice comments on my new avatar.  It was taken 3 years ago at UB's surprise 50th birthday party.  I a little over a year later I was dx.  I MISS MY HAIR!!!

I love everyones new pictures.  It seems like we are all trying to move beyond which is nice.

Mel - where the hell are you and whats going on??? Spill your guts girl.

Karen - I will be thinking of you tomorrow. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((Karen)))))))))))))))))))))))))

Sue - let's get the party started!!!  Can't wait!!!

I wish we were all closer as well.

Love you all,

AE 

Ka-Loni

Hi My Sweeties, It sure has been a week for me. I have not had anytime to read your messages here. so, I just hope everyone is doing well. Well, I had a visit with my Psychiatrist on Friday to renew my Med's. I told him a couple things, and, he said, I am rediscovering myself. Ha! I kinda figured I was. I think alot of us are going through this, and it is quite normal. Well, I am making it short and sweet here. I just want you to know I love you all.

God Bless,  

Love,Kaloni  

Anonymous

My Dear Sisters,

Into the center of tragedy, a ray of light must enter to provide contrast. For me, that ray of light came in the form of a letter informing me that my seven polyps were BENIGN, though several were the precancerous type. All were removed. I'm cured for three years!!!

I am preparing to celebrate in a few minutes with a bottle of white wine "Consequence" from the Nefarius Winery, imported French Brie, crackers, and caramel cone Haagen-Daz ice cream. You are all invited.

Aida was spectacular. The dream of a lifetime has been fulfilled.

It's been a good day.

(Except when Radames and Aida died)

Judie 

geebung

Oh Judie! That is WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!! I am soooo happy for you! I think everybody here will be extremely glad to hear some happy tidings after such a bleak week. I am imagining celebrating with you right now! But you are probably asleep by now? I must check my world clock to see what time it is over there...

Well, I stayed overnight at a friends and caught the train up the mountain and a big white frost. Brrrr! I picked up my keys, walked back to the town centre and had time to have a wariming coffee & toasted fruit bread at my favorite cafe. Then it was back on the train again and several hours of travel and here I am back again. Just as well I like trains!

Big hugs to you all - especially to Karen. Sorry I haven't commented more on everyone's posts - but thinking of you all and sending lots of love,

Jane xxx 

portiasproudmom

Oh Judie, I'm soooooooo relieved for you!  I just knew you would get good results!  God Bless you, dear sister.

It's been another rough day.  We had the viewing at the funeral home today,  We all went together, but my mom stopped at the front desk to take care of some financial business, so everyone stayed in the lobby area while she did that.  I had to use the restroom, and on my way back to the lobby, I saw my dad's name on a name plate next to a door.  I just had to go in.  I was the first to see him, and I got a couple of minutes alone with him.  He looks so good.  They did a wonderful job.  I swear, I expected him to open his eyes or that his lips would move at any moment.  Sigh................this is all so hard.  I hate it.

I'll check in tomorrow night to let you all know how the funeral goes.  I'm sure there will be tons of people there.  My dad had so many friends.  I don't think that tiny chapel can accomodate everyone.

Mel, where are you, hon?  Please talk to us about what's going on with you.

Love and hugs to you all,

Karen

Anonymous

Hey, Karen, what are youi doing up so late? Me, I tend to stay up until the sun comes up. You, dear, need some rest. Somehow I have the feeling that sleep will not come easily for you tonight. I had hoped to sneak down there tomorrow for the funeral, but it's not looking good at the moment. I'd say there's a 3% chance.

From your description of your dad, I know it will be a very special one. I'll be there in spirit for sure. It will be a good time for you, hearing stories, seeing old friends, lots of hugs and food. Savor that time of honoring a good man and wonderful dad. He will be close by enjoying the whole thing. Smile with him. Let your tears flow, let laughter explode, be in the moment.

Love and hugs to you, too,

Judie

portiasproudmom

Yeah, sleep isn't coming easy tonight, Judie.  I may need to take something.  I know I need to be rested for tomorrow. 

It would have been wonderful to meet you in person (even under such sad circumstances), but I'll have you (and all my other dear sisters) in my heart.  I feel all your love and support every minute of every day.  I can't begin to tell you how much it's helped me.

Okay.  Off for a Tylenol PM and then lights out.

Love,

Karen

NancyD

Judie, Congrats on the clean bill of health for a while! I'll join you in the brie and crackers. How about a nice ripe pear to go with that?

Karen, here's a {{{{{hug}}}}} to help you get through the day.

Jane, what a trip for a set of car keys!

Hi to all...Sue. Mel. AE, Sheila, Kaloni, Anne, AnnNYC, Shirlann...I think I'll have to make a little sticky with everyone's names so I can copy and paste, LOL. I will admit to having a chemo-fogged brain but that's only good for another week or so. Last chemo is this Friday!!!!