5 NEW ANGELS

PuppyFive

(((((NORM-BROTHER)))))

faithandfifty

Norm. I'm sending you insight today -- to keep moving one foot in front of the other.

I just clocked in here and a thread of discussion had been bumped to the top...... it is FILLED with poems, images, of heart-felt motivation and encouragement -- in the face of agony.

If you have the time I would highly recommend that you read it.

It's right in this very same section. I've forgotten what it was called. Will post this and return.

The thread is called: "The Best Within You"

Joy, Footie, Puppy, SIS and Suz: we would each benefit from reading back thru the 19 pages of uplifting quotes assembled by our cyber-family

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joyh

Hello Angelwatchers,

Faith, thank you, I intend to read all of it.  I could use some inspiration right now.  Glad you survived your week, and still with a smile on!  You are an inspiration.

Kimberly, glad you got a good laugh from the missing foobie.  We did too.

Puppy, so encouraging   to see you posting again.  Praying for your continuing ,healing and your return to the boards.  You are missed.

Footie, how are you feeling?  Better, I hope.

Suz, loved all of your action shots from the other thread.  Do you ride the motorcycle by yourself or do you ride.  Either way,, I admire your spirit.  How fun to spend a week end on the boat.  I have always wanted a boat with a cuddy cabin, but always been outvoted in favor of a "real" fishing boat.

I am feeling ok.  Chemo again next Tues.  Then only one more to go.

Norm, so sorry for the recent tragedy in your village.  Hope you can, as Faith said, reach out.  When you are able we would love to heard about your trip.

Hope everyone has a great week end.  We aren't planning anything.  We need to do some preparation work for the upcomig trial on Aug. 12.  Trying to get it done before the se's get me again.. 

Love to all,

Joy 

faithandfifty

joy -- you're the inspiration!! all this with the chemo & the upcoming trial ta boot....... i just got to bellieve there will be life after all this for you & an incredible chapter at that. my prayer for you.

i've got to send you PM about how our soap opera lives compare --stay tuned you'll be amazed

norm, friday hugs to you

puppy, footie, sis & suz: it's the weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PuppyFive

To My Loving Friends................XOXOXOXO

suz45

Hello My New Friends,

Thank you so much for such a warm welcome. You are all so kind.

Norm, I have been thinking of you and my heart aches with you and the families of these kids at the loss of more life near that tragic spot. So many of BC's interior highways are so dangerous and sometimes people take driving much too lightly. Be well and try taking things one step at a time {{{hugs}}}

Faith I have started reading the thread and your right, we will all benefit from such inspiring words. Thank you for bringing it to light. I have been to Aruba a few times. Cant believe how much it has changed. First time was 19 years ago....

Kimberly, Your trip sounds like so much fun and great pics. I used to travel a lot, but have stayed closer to home the last few years. DH and I are long overdue, being self employed we have a tendency to put work in front of everything else. That is starting to change. I have lightly followed the January Jewels thread (there is so many of you) what a wonderful group of gals.

Puppy, So happy you are back, you have an incredible group of friends that have been looking out for you on many threads.

Footie, I hope you are well and keep you in my prayers.

Joy, Hey glad to her your hanging in there. Such a nice gesture your bbq. I too got a bit of a chuckle over the missing foobie. Lol, Im a back seat driver on the bike. Dh had been riding most of his life, so I'll leave the drivers seat for him. I was always more of a mountain bike/hiking gal. We really try to enjoy the boat in the summer, Its small enough to tow to the lakes yet also large enough to handle our local coastal waters. Nothing wrong with having a fishing boat though, quite frankly I think any boat is a great boat to have as it gets you out on the water. So Tues is second last for you.... I hope things go easier on you this time and then only one more. As hard as it may seem you've got to know your blasting them buggers with both barrels.

Not sure what this weekend will bring but the weather is supposed to be nice here.

Much love and big hugs to everyone, Suz

faithandfifty

Oh PuppyLOVEY. I just am in awe over that picture. It feels like the PERFECT logo for this thread. All hands in. All hands connected. All hands woven together in support. Your being able to return here to Norm's thread is such a blessing to each of us. I know you need to conserve your energy and attention for your healing process...... but I'm just so THRILLED to see your posts returning. Many, many prayers to you as you continue the journey. You've taught me so much.

Suz. It sounds like we have some things in common as well. I bought my DH his newest motorcycle for his 50th birthday a few years back. We have it located at our get-away place in northern WI where it's such a restorative joy to ride among the gorgous scenery, lakes, pines, farmland, gently rolling hills etc. And last summer we got our first boat. It's used, so we are attempting to learn how to be boaters..... we are located on Green Bay and have easy access to Lake MI as well. We are also both self employed -- and just learning how to have our cake and eat it too, as to finding time for ourselves in the ever pressing crush to do 'more' for our work. Thanks for taking the time to further introduce yourself.

Footie. Glad to hear that you had some dear friends who were able to help get your place more in order and better suited to using your zippy ride. We do find out who our genuine friends are in the midst of these trials -- that's for sure.

KimberSIS. Can only begin to imagine what you are concocting for this weekend. When does school start for you? Enjoy these precious days of freedom, recovery and rebuilding.

Joy. Hope that you have a fantastic weekend...... some more cook-outs on the horizon? I just love the sound of your 'happy campers' who've known each other over the years. So glad that they had the wisdom to allow you to be the queen-for-the-occaision. Sending you lots of love as you get closer and closer to your home stretch. That will be a great party to host!!

Norm. Sending you strength for this day. The sun is just clearing the treetops -- making me squint to continue typing. Know that we are here in your corner, always wishing you well and wishing there were things that we could do be of genuine assistance. Know that we continue to care. Thinking of you as you re-integrate at home, in the midst of the media that is undoubtedly covering the loss of the teenagers from your home.

Hey friends. I don't know that I've mentioned here that I've started a BLOG!! I'm so amazed that I have the capacity to make it work...... (therefore anyone on earth could have a blog, if it's this easy.) I worked faithfully this past week to keep it updated with pictures of all the kids at my concerts. It will be a fun way to journal.

Check it out at: http://rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend. This coming week I'm headed to Vegas to present at the national Kindergarten teacher conference. WHOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!

norm

Hello Angelwatcher's;well today the last one was put to rest,I couldn't bring myself to go.Such a tragic loss,the two boy's graduated high school this year and the girl was a second year university student.......I pray the young people learn from this, that they aren't invincible and make wiser descion's before getting behind the wheel........

       Unfortunately the media had to put Brenda and the kid's accident back on TV.I wish they would leave it alone,I don't want to relive it every time there's a crash on the same road.But I guess if it makes even one person think before heading out in a winter storm,IT"S WORTH IT....

       I'm sure happy to see that you are posting again,Puppy!With each day's passing may you grow stronger.

        joyh,just one more chem mo after Tuesday!!!!!! You've got it beat....

          Thank you all for your word's of encouragement and prayer's.......T.F.L.norm

suz45

Norm, I cant imagine how difficult this has been for you. May I please send as much healing energy as I possibly can to you to help you cope with this new media invasion. Lets all pray that somehow somewhere this message will strike a chord and will save a life. Again {{hugs}} and prayers are sent your way.

Faith, Whoo hoo on the blog, you have me fired up and I havent even seen it yet, but Im trusting you and will follow in your footsteps. I have wanted to do the same but being a teckno idiot figured it was out of my league. I will peruse it over the next few days and probably copy it so happily.

Is that not so amazing that our lives have passed through so many common interests. I hope we can get to know each other because of this. I will call it my circle of friends and believe it as everything has a purpose, I am here for a reason and so are you. The numbers add up in more ways than one. Even I am bewildered by dates that wil shock all of us. This is not the time or place to discuss it but soon my friends.

Puppy that picture says more than I ever could, god bless you sweetie. My heart beats stronger as your messages grow clearer.

Joy, Hey... Hows it going... You still have a couple more days of feeling almost better before the next inj. shuts a few doors for a few days

FYI, Russ and I did a 6 hour road trip to Pembertin and back from Richmond today. It was mostly business related as the Pemberton Music Festival  has been asking us to maybe supply  fresh water for maybe 141,000 people during this weekend festival at the end of July.

Am I overwhelmed....... Geeeeze yeaaaa. But thats alright. One foot at a time right!  So whatever, it is what it is and we will deal with it.

I hope everyone has a blessed weekend, Love and Hugs, Suz

faithandfifty

Suz: i had periodically read a blog of a quilter-artist whom i admire greatly....... i was just so impressed -- but just jumped to the conclusion it was way past my capability techno-wise.

(i've just learned how to retrieve my messages from my cell phone without help: LOL)

anyhow..... i clicked on the link to start my blog and had it 'up' within the first 20 minutes with my first picture!! they really have made it do-able for those of us who are challenged in tech world.

i still don't even understand much about it/blog -- but figure i'll figure it out in time.

have just realized that i'm wayyyyyyyyyy behind getting ready for Vegas and must wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee in that department. somehow my handouts got a bit screwed up & i've got to adjust things to make it work.

joy will be thinking of you while i'm at the airport. i'm so proud of you for doing everything within your power to kick this thing outta your system. know that we are cheering for you.

footie, i'm sending you big hugs from here and from the beach as well. hope that your friends realize what a big help they could be for you.

kimberSIS, bet you're up to all kinds of fun this weekend -- can't wait to hear about it

PuppyLOVEY, continued healing and mercies of recuperation to you, sweet wonder.

Norm, can you go into a cave for a while and pull the door shut? go for one of your long drives? get outta Dodge for a while till all of the media slows down..... my heart goes out to you in the midst of the careless and crass insensativity that comes with the media.

My own neice just went thru a firestorm of media hysteria, at the arrest of her new husband. It was a nightmere on a whole different level -- but so heart wrenching for her to have such hype over the worst conceivable time in her young life.

I'm so sorry that you're having to deal with this attention, so outside of your control, again.

Be strong angel watchers. Take good care of each other, i need to get my traveling act together and pronto. I just realized that my travel 'conncections' have not arrived as per usual. I'll have to track that all down tomorrow.

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joyh

Norm, so sorry you are having to endure the media's attention again.  Know how much it must have hurt to be reminded of your family's trajedy yet again.  I agree with Faith, wish you could find a cave.

Faith, have a great trip and successful speaking engagement.  Where do you stay in Vegas?  We  always stay at the Venetian.  We usually go twice a year for a trade show that is held there.  Haven't made it this year of course.  Do you get nervous  speaking in front of such a large group.  I would be speechless.

Suz, that would be a huge contract would't it?  I didn't know you were in the business of supplying water.  So glad you are out and about. Try not to overdo.

Footie, where are you?  You O K?

Puppy, that is a beautiful picture, thank you.  Hope you are feeling better every day.

Kimberly, can't wait to hear about your week end.

Raining here.  We needed it.  Everytime it quits, dh  tries to fish, then  it  begins again and here he comes home. I love a rainy  Sunday.  DD  and  gd are here.  We are going to make cookies.

Faith, thinking of you this week.  What an honor to be a speaker at your national convention!  Congratulations.

Norm, keep your chin up. 

Hugs to all,.

Joy 

footprintsangel

 Dear Angels, I just am grateful for  all the angels that share love. Puppy I am so happy you are here again! God bless you.  I am wishing for rain in Washington 90 at 5:00 and it makes me weak and swollen. My arms are double and my legs ache. But I am going to win with my friends here, Please pray for my friend that I am watching her house. She called and her mom doesn't have long to live. To all those that need alittle boost I am sending an angel hug. Going to rest be back soon.   Take care, Debbie

PuppyFive

*Angel Watchers*

Your SOOOOOOO LOVING....................(((((Norm))))) (((((SIS-K)))))

God is Strong.........Puppy

suz45

Joy, Yes that would have been an incredibly big contract. We are in the parking lot maintenance business. But basically its mostly all about equipment. Power sweepers, snow plows, salt spreaders, leaf clean up equipment, catch basin trucks, line painting , tons of different tank trucks to power wash and lately we started dealing with larger water haul tank trucks.

Russ and I both are getting bad vibes from this one, I think we are almost willing to not bother on it after having a closer look. Im sure the concerts will be incredible but the level of pre organization is either not there or not being shared. Either way it's not a good way to start a business venture. Been around the block a few times, I dont like getting skunked. We will have a few telephone conversations tomorrow and come to some sort of a conclusion.

Faith, wow your already into another vacation. High five gal! I havent had time to delve into the blog thing yet., But for sure I will. Hey when you were in Aruba did they talk at all about the tunnels of love? Russ and I did them on our own, it was unreal! Im not sure why but last time I was there I couldnt even find info on them.

Norm, Hope your OK. I have been thinking about you 24/7 ( I never really sleep) Trust that the media will move on real soon . Then it can be back to you and the healing process.

 Big group hug to my new friends, Debbie sending you a few... I hope you are feeling better

As always much love and many hugs to you all, Love Suz

faithandfifty

AngelWatchers...... getting myself packed and organzied for the departure to Vegas.

Believe it or not -- it's strictly "business" if you can call my music/fun/play nonsense business.

I will be speaking/presenting over 5 hours each day, so will then do an unbelieveable CRASH at day's end to rejuvinate for the following fun.

Will wave to the lures of Vegas.

Will be sending prayers and energy to all of our family here at "Norm's House of Hope."

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SISKimberly

What a great weekend.  It was gorgeous in San Francisco. We did some walking around, which is the best way to get around if you can in the city. My dad and step mom live off Pierce, off Lombard, so we stayed in a hotel on Lombard and walked to their home. The sleeping accommodations aren’t comfy…a hide-a-bed thus the hotel. Anyway, had lunch then we went to see an exhibit of women impressionists at the Legion of Honor museum. It was a well put together exhibit and crowded. It was amazing to me that such talented artists had to fight to be recognized and accepted in those days (1870’s), but like so many things, the art world was a glass ceiling women had to break through and these four women did just that.

Afterwards, we got ready for an early dinner on
the Embarcadero. It was a seafood place, new, and a bit pricey for the quality. It wasn’t bad food, it just wasn’t worth $100 each. The good news is they forgot to charge us for the bottle of wine we had ordered. Oh Darn!

After din-din, we strolled along the Embarcadero. Got home after 10pm. Sunday we strolled along Chestnut Street, which runs parallel to Lombard if you know the area at all. It’s a great shopping street with restaurants, shops, salons, markets etc…. I must say that holding my coffee in the left hand made my shoulder ache about a few blocks into the walk. I had to shift hands. Crazy!!!

So, PT is going well. Had myofacial (sp) release today. Ouch, but not as ouchy as the first time he did it. Friday I got a massage…neck and trap muscles…that wasn’t a gentle feel good massage, but afterwards, it did feel better. Of course those muscles are all tight again. Overcompensation for the shoulders he told me.  Man, there are se’s everywhere we turn.

So much going on since I last posted.

Puppy - Sooo good to see your posts again. We've missed you. As Faith stated, i know that you need to conserve your energy for healing, but am so glad you've come back to let us know you're well.

Norm- I'm so sorry to hear about your village's loss and the pain that brings up for you as far tas the media, but as Suz stated, it will be worth it if just one person makes a different choice when it comes to driving. Reaching out has such a healing power.

Joy - Hmmm, I must have missed the part about the trial. Good luck with that.

Suz- How fun that you've joined us for more than a pop in...sounds like you and your sweetie have your hands full with a new venture.

Deb - Glad to hear your positive attitude still bubbling through even when things aren't as easy as they could be. Any luck with the ramp?

Faith - Have fun in Vegas with all those Kindergarten teachers. You're going to pump them all up for the new year. That's awesome!!!!  I go back August 21st.  Soon, and I've got to work on curriculum. I'd planned to do that today after PT, but got caught up in getting caught up with paying bills, email, my Jan Jewels, and my Angel Watchers. It is amazing how things pile up when you're gone for a few days.

OK, I’m all caught up and I think my butt has fallen asleep.

TTFN
SIS Kimberly

suz45

Norm, I hope you are well. Gentle hugs and and a restful soul sent your way.

Joy, heartfelt wishes as you go for your tx Tues. Hugs gal, you can do it. Try to rest as much as you can, the fog will pass and hopefully you will feel better.

Faith, Wow I read your blog, you are so amazing. Sorry for thinking Vegas was a pleasure trip. Where do you get all this energy from? I am in awe, you are a true blessing.

Puppy, you are an inspiration.... a picture is worth a thousand words and you seem to find the most meaningful ones.

Footie, Hope you get the rain you need. Im on the northwest coast and we have had so much rain this winter and spring. Im enjoying the sunshine and pray you can enjoy the rain. Hope you were able to rest well

Sis Kimberly, I enjoyed reading about your trip, you have such a discriptive way with words. Try to enjoy your time out as August21 is just around the corner.

Dh has just pulled into the driveway so I'll say goodnight.

Love and hugs to you all, Suz

faithandfifty

Viva Las Vegas!!

Hugs to each and all.

Norm, one more day and then another.................... you are in my heart.

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SISKimberly

Good Morning,

It is a beautiful day in Lincoln. The sun is out. The smoke has finally cleared out. There is a gentle breeze blowing.  Life is good.

Got a call this morning that my gal isn’t doing my house anymore. Seems the boss realigned the territories, so I’m meeting my new gal at 9am.  Then, I’ll be off to the gym, and then going to my ds’s house to take his gf shopping for a few pairs of pants and shorts.  She’s having knee surgery next week, and she’s no longer the 2 she was when we first met her…thank goodness, too skinny…so I thought I’d get her a few things as a recovery gift.  Afterwards, I’ll hit yoga, have light supper with the gals from my school who are there, and than take my gf home who will be dropped off by her dh on their way home from San Francisco.  That should cover my day quite nicely.

I’ve looked at the binders on my shelf that contain curriculum stuff, but I just can’t bring myself to get serious about developing curriculum for next year quite yet.  Maybe I’ll be more industrious tomorrow…or not. Heehee

Have a blessed day Angels!

Gotta go. The new gal is here.

SIS Kimberly

joyh

Kimberly, sounds like a wonderful week end. I haven't been to San Francisco for a long time but always loved visitiing there.  Oh, the food!  Your days soud so full and I am so happy for you.  Hope last winter's memories  become more and more distant.

I know exactly what you mean  about not getting your curriculum done.  We are having the same trouble with trial preparation.  Briefly, two and 1/2 years ago, a group of people who worked for us,decided to go out on their own  in direct competition with us.  They came into the office after hours, raided the offices and removed all the contracts (indepedeng contractors agreements, and non compete  contracts).  We had  started a smaller co.(a wholesale  co. to supply our main  co.'s employees with merchandise)  We had  let the three men who turned out to be the ringleaders to become partners in the wholesale co. as an incentive to build our larger co  .Stupidly, we allowed them 25% each.  Turned out the wh. co. did over$1 mil., the first year and their greed got the best of them.  The same night they took the contracts, they removed what they cosidered their 75% of merch. from warehouse, cleaned out the bank account next moring (42,000) .  So two seperate lawsuits, the wholesale which has been assiged by the court to a very expensive "special master" who will evaluate the worth of the wholesale co. and his report will go directly to the judge and most likely will be accepted as the value. Second suit  a jury trial about the trademark infringement, breaking the non competes, and over $200,000 in com missions left unpaid. That is the one on Aug. 12.  We are so sick of it all, that we say every day well tomorrow we will start getting this stuff together.  Maybe tomorrow?

Suz, sounds scary the lack of organization.  But as you said, you have been a round the block and your feelings will lead you.

Had chemo this am.  Went well.  Did steroids yesterday and was in chemo today and no reaction this time.  So far, feeling all right.

Faith, can't wait to hear how it goes.  Can't imagine finding enough  to say for five hours a day. That's more than  talk show hosts.  How do you do it?  Hope you can catch a breath after  this  one, or don't tell me you have  more scheduled for  next week.  Don;t  envy you the heat,  we  usually go in  Aug.  and the pavement  burns your feet.

 Footie, how nice you are doing for others when not feeling well.  God bless you.  Hoping for rain.

Puppy, how do you find such beautiful and inspiring pictures.  Get stronger.  Love seeig you back.

Norm,  try to let us know how you are doing.  If Kimberly can do her curriculum and I can do my trial stuff, you can do it.  We all worry.  Thinking of you and praying for you daily.

Hugs to all,

Joy 

footprintsangel

 Hi Angel Friends, Joy Thanks for caring, I am going to do a rain dance! Ha Ha. Suz, I love the way you keep on keeping on! Good job. Puppy, I love the rose and my prays are with you. Sis, Good to see you. Norm, My prays and angel hugs are with you. To  all the wonderful people in this family, I want to thank you for being here threw everyone hard and good times. God bless you all. Tough times never last but tough people do.  Love, Debbie 

SISKimberly

Good Morning Angelwatchers,
OK, so this morning is cool and there seems to be a marine layer hanging in the air over Lincoln - no where near an ocean (2 hours away) and the Delta is a good 45 minutes away- hmmmm-  although the sun is peaking out. Should get up into the mid to upper 90’s today.

I’ve got PT this morning at 9:30, then I’m going to try the Yoga Flo class at 11:30. Afterwards, it’s home to look at this curriculum of min so I can start making a dent in what I want to do with my kiddos this year.

Oh, a porch swing sounds so much nicer…aaahhhh.

 Joy- I'm so sorry that you and your husband got hoodwinked by greedy partners.  Do you still have a business or is that gone now with all of this mess?  Deep breath and dive in, girl.

Deb - You never cease to amaze me with your incredible strength of self! Bravo!!!

Suz -  Seems we have a lot of small business owners/self employed people here...creativity must gravitate to this site.

(((((HUGS)))) to Puppy, Norm, and Faith as I head off to my day. Hope to hear from you all later. 

Well off to get the day started.

Start your day with a heartfelt, “WhooHoo, life is good!”  

SIS Kimberly

faithandfifty

WhooHoo, Life is GOOD!!

So I just heard that it was 106 degrees here/Vegas today...... i'm sure that's why they bring kindergarten teachers here in the summer -- it's too hot for any real conventions to come, so we must be getting a really great deal.

Travel mercies were plentiful yesterday and all went swimingly today as well. Now that I've converted everything over to a power-point computer program, i always have to cross my fingers that i can get both machines to co-operate. AND they did..... all day. A mere five hours of talking, but it's broken down into 4, one hour and 15 minute segments, with little breaks between as people shuffle into and out of their choices.

Tomorrow is longer -- in that in addition to the above, I also have an author's signing event during the lunch hour.

but here's the happy, funny part..... last night the hosting company had a reception for all of the presenters and the staff that puts on the conference...... pretty nice, penthouse on the 64th floor. good food, open bar (tho i've sworn off alcohol -- well for the most part, and certainly when i'm traveling and have to present)

BUT anyhow I saw ELVIS!! it just made my whole trip. There he was standing by the elevator. I'm still kicking myself that i didn't get his picture with a zappy me. That would have been so cute.

I've gotta think like a photographer -- and always have my camera handy.

Anywhooooooo. Just wanted you to know i'm well and that i've had an incredible reception from teachers all across the countryside -- both coasts and everything in between. My projects will be in all kinds of new classrooms this fall.

Speaking of classrooms, i'm here to crack the whip: curriculum, trial preparation, come on gals let's get the necesary evils attended to........

Norm. I'm sending you some of this gaudy, blinking, glitzy, baubley, tinseled, nonsense to give you something to shake your head over and sigh in disbelief. WOW. It's all here in Vegas. And they are building dozens and dozens of new TALL skyscrapers & buildings EVERYwhere.

doesn't seem to be any evidence of a recession here?????

hugs to all.

joy, hope you can handle the fog.

suz, just so happy to get to know you

kimberSIS, love the delight that you find in the daily

footie, i come on here just to ready your uplifting thoughts

puppy, the other reason i come to this site is to see your encouraging pictures

but mainly i come to say: congratulations norm, despite the unworldly cruelty of this portion of your story, you are still here, moving thru each day -- one at a time

it's been over 6 months now, hasn't it? the accident was before Christmas............ does it seem like yesterday or a 100 years ago that Brenda was cooking ya breakfast? time can be so warped

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hugs to all the angel watchers and any others who read to see how norm is holding up

PuppyFive

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suz45

Puppy, I love my friends too!!

Also have I ever mentioned to you that  "one of these days I'm gonnaa love me" struck home the moment I read it.

Faith, you amaze me! You go for it gal and crack that whip. What you give them today will be taught tomorrow.

Sis Kim, Soon enough it will come together. I love the idea of physio and yoga. I havent given myself enough time to explore the healing process. Soon my friend, as we all need help to heal.

Joy, How are you feeling after the last chemo??? I hope not too badly, just think after the worst of this one is done you only have one more!

Footie (Deb) I still hope that rain will come your way. Did you get the ramp you needed?

Norm, Blessings my friend, Im sure it has been a difficult week! You can overcome, my heart is with you as deal with the emotions {{{hugs}}}

My days are good, I get to nap every afternoon and that is such an incredible feeling as I've almost never napped in my life. It would seem I am now semi retired..... Im not sure how I feel about that... I used to work 24/7 with a bit of sleep to break it up. I almost feel not needed now I'm sure I will find my new place soon. Thankfully I have the option to make changes as required.

Lots of love and big hugs to all. suz

SISKimberly

Well, my dh just called and asked if I’d go to our Berryessa property and check to see if the guy hired to trim everything up- fire prevention stuff- did a good job, so Greg can send him a check.  Not what I planned on doing today, but it will get me out of looking at curriculum all day today. I will still do that when I get back, but it will be a three hour trip there and back.  Maybe I’ll put the top down on the convertible and let the breeze blow through my hair… WHEEEEE!!!

Faith- I'm soooo glad that your conference is going so well. How exciting to be the fan that stokes the fires in so many educators.  I did work on the curriculum yesty, and plan to do some more today. I love that I am just dumping everything and staring fresh!

Puppy - I love my friends, and you, too. How are you?

Suz - So where are you in your treatment?  Semi retired sounds nice...an opening for new adventures and a reminder to care for yourself along the way.

Norm, Deb, and Joy...sending you sunshine, a gentle breeze, and a big WHooHoo. Norm, I'm going to add a nap for you as you might need one after seeing all that Faith has sent your way.

OK, gotta run, or should I say drive.

Have a fabulous day all,
SIS Kimberly

footprintsangel

Hello Angels,  I went to help another friend and found out her husband was in the hospital. He has cancer and was hurting and fell in the bathroom and hit his head. She was having a hard time cause they want to send him home and she is drained. I helped her clean as much as I could  and hugged alot. Now I am paying for to, But a friend its worth it. Suz and friends, I just have boards nailed together and no ramp for the back door. I get sad when people promise and forget.   But then I remember how lucky I am for each day I am given. And the friends on-line that remind me of all the angels out there that make my life so wonderful. Hang on to your Dreams!  Take care, Debbie PS Extra hugs to all!

faithandfifty

howdy AngelWalkers........... i'm coming to you from the Vegas airport where they have free wireless -- just love that the world is moving to further connectedness, available to all (well, I guess ya gotta have a laptop -- but it's progress. LOL)

anywho. my conference ended up being a stellar success from my vantage point. i'll have to wait to find out what the official feedback forms had to say....... but the upclose, personal response was gold.

had a lovely visit last evening with a gal who's been "on the curcuit" much longer than i and it was delightful to find a new friend and have a marathon gals gabfest. we really clicked. we sat at our hotel's pool and listened to the band and watched the wild dancing Vegas visitors. quite entertaining.

Norm sending you new strength for today and beyond. How's your new car? I too am still waiting to hear what color it is -- so that I can picture you in it.

KimberSIS -- August will be here before ya know it, so live it up!!

Joy -- praying for your strength thru these last few weeks of official treatment...... wondering how you're managing the side effects. know that i'm sending you energy too

Suz -- i second Kimber's thoughts on your semi-quasi-early-partial retirement. get some new perspective. follow a dream. nap. reach for the stars. nap. take up fly fishing or painting or pottery or piano, or whatever floats your boat!

Fooooootie -- sending you some sweet sweet lemonade for your day. You're such a sweet heart for helping those you care about, in every way that you are able.

Puppy, my PuppyLOVEY -- always hold you in highest regards, as my respect for your journey is boundless. You are an inspiration to me and I would treasure an opportunity to meet in person.

off to my gate

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PuppyFive

GOD LOVES US ALL................................................

and I love to come and talk to all of *YOU*.....................

(((((FAITH)))))

You are a *STAR* to me.....

Puppy

faithandfifty

PuppyLovey, isn't it incredible to meet so many stars on this site. I, too, treasure the relationships we are able to forge here -- outta the horrific circumstances under which we meet.

Norm has attracted some of the most incredible on the whole site..... as his story merits support from our family of sweet sisters.

Norm, I was thinking about what you must have done last summer as a family together -- in your great north woods, and how different this summer must feel for you. Know that you are a survivor and that as you treasure those memories, you build a stronger grasp on your new life.

thinking of everyone today.....

must run. SIL returns from his appointment in Air Force today!! he's driving home to his growing family here and may be here in time for dinner!!!!

saints be praised

hugs to Footie, KimberSIS, Joy and suzy, too!!!!

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