DDA Chapter 20

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Sounds like a very moving ceremony, Jen. Many

Today was the first firefighter funeral that I went to. I was not sure what to expect, but it was a surreal experience. There was a 2 hour long mass in which the firefighters (including my dad) walked in together and sat together. It was absolutely heartbreaking when they closed the casket- Manny had 5 children. The FF’s brother in law did the eulogy and a firefighter did another speech. The bagpipes were played and the firefighter’s prayer was read, which was very hard for me to hear and I do not think there was a dry eye in the house. After the firefighters left the church, we followed them out. They put the casket on the back of a firetruck and had his helmet carried out. Hundreds and hundreds of fire fighters from other districts lined the streets and saluted the truck as it went by. The families of firefighters and firefighters were on buses that they chartered for today. As we followed the truck, there were firetrucks behind us as far as the eye could see. Someone later told me the procession was at least 2 miles long.They even had the ladders of two trucks up, creating an arch for the procession to go through. What amazed me was the support from the residents of the town. So many came out of their homes and businesses and just stood, some with their hands on their hearts, some crying, as we drove by. One man even ran out of his house, lowered his flag, and went back in. As we passed firehouses, the members were outside, standing at attention and saluting. Very touching. At the cemetery, the FFs were lined up at attention while bagpipes played amazing grace and taps—again ,not a dry eye was seen. It was so hard looking around and seeing “my firefighters” fighting back the tears..i just wanted to run up and hug them all, especially my dad.
When that was done,I could finally see my dad and just hug him---This entire situation has made me appreciate him even more and it was really hard for me that he had to work and couldn’t be with us for the viewing/funeral.
We had the luncheon at a firehouse and just sat with firefighters all day..after wards, we went out for a bit with some of the guys. I think it was like therapy for me to be with them. After I got home, I couldn’t stop crying…But its over and I appreciate your thoughts through all of this.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Good morning all! I have no idea why I am awake so early!! I must have gone to bed a bit early last night

 

[tinknme]

Good morning

 

[Pooh67_68]

Good Morning.

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning,

Jen - The services, although very sad sound beautiful.

We didn't make it to the air show yesterday, DD's plans changed and we opted to spend time with the kids, if the weather holds out we'll go and see it today. We're also invited to my DD's FIL's house for a crawfish boil afterwards, I was good friends with his sister back in school and she is in town with her family so I'll be going over to say hi to her. It really is a small world after all, who knew when we were in school the I would have a daughter that would marry her nephew?

 

[Blueeyes101817]

We didn't make it to the air show yesterday, DD's plans changed and we opted to spend time with the kids, if the weather holds out we'll go and see it today. We're also invited to my DD's FIL's house for a crawfish boil afterwards, I was good friends with his sister back in school and she is in town with her family so I'll be going over to say hi to her. It really is a small world after all, who knew when we were in school the I would have a daughter that would marry her nephew?

I love going to the air show when it i shere..i hope you have agreat time, if you go!

 

[PNO4TE]

Sounds like a nice afternoon, Elin.

We had a good time as well. There was lots of yummy food, music, traditional artisans, a viking boat replica and supplies, knights and other weapons displays, clan displays and lots of people in tartans and kilts. We had a bowl of yummy scones, strawberries and cream. Terra also got some medival shortbread. It made for a nice day and, wonder of wonders, Phil went with us too!

Now I've got to go get some ice cream to go with our apple crisp while Mom gets ready to start dinner. Catch you all a little later.

I bought some apples to make more apple crisp too. We made some last week-end and it was so good. My crazy eldest daughter doesn't like pies especially apples. She doesn't want any apple crisp for herself.

Sounds like good days for you all too!

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin- Sounds like a perfect spring afternoon. Did you get the computer issues figured out?

It was very nice, thanks Robyn. And, NOOOOOO.... My laptop will still not allow me internet access! And now I can't find the linksys info on the desktop to repair the connection!

 

[PNO4TE]

Today was the first firefighter funeral that I went to. After I got home, I couldn’t stop crying…But its over and I appreciate your thoughts through all of this.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

So does anyone have any fun plans today? i think im going to do nothing! I know the next 4 days are going to be busy with all the easter activities at work (were making our bags, dying eggs, having an egg hunt, etc) ....bring on spring break!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

It was very nice, thanks Robyn. And, NOOOOOO.... My laptop will still not allow me internet access! And now I can't find the linksys info on the desktop to repair the connection!

Eric wanted to know if you hit the reset button on the back of your router. He said if you do, it should set everything back to the default settings.

 

[PNO4TE]

Eric wanted to know if you hit the reset button on the back of your router. He said if you do, it should set everything back to the default settings.

Not yet I didn't!! I will let you know....

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Not much...Laundry, finishing up Em's room, getting Em's hair cut, working on our new Brownie blog. And various other mundane but necessary tasks.

I so wanted to go into DC for the day but there is just too much to do around here. Eric wants to work in the yard so he nixed that idea quickly.

So does anyone have any fun plans today? i think im going to do nothing! I know the next 4 days are going to be busy with all the easter activities at work (were making our bags, dying eggs, having an egg hunt, etc) ....bring on spring break!

 

[PNO4TE]

Laptop still is "connected" to the network but still won't allow me access to an internet connection. It is like something has blocked it. My firewall still shows that is allows access to what I normally use so that is not it.... I am baffled!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Eric said to unplug both the modem and router. Then let them sit for a minute. Plug the modem back in first and then the router.

Laptop still is "connected" to the network but still won't allow me access to an internet connection. It is like something has blocked it. My firewall still shows that is allows access to what I normally use so that is not it.... I am baffled!

 

[Tammi67]

Elin, my laptop has a LAN slider button along the edge of it. Sometimes it gets bumped and then I can't connect. Do you have anything like that?

 

[PNO4TE]

Eric said to unplug both the modem and router. Then let them sit for a minute. Plug the modem back in first and then the router.

did that ... no difference.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Jen sounds like the firefighter had a very nice ceremony. to his family & to everyone that was touched by him.

Ditto!

Good Morning,

Jen - The services, although very sad sound beautiful.

We didn't make it to the air show yesterday, DD's plans changed and we opted to spend time with the kids, if the weather holds out we'll go and see it today. We're also invited to my DD's FIL's house for a crawfish boil afterwards, I was good friends with his sister back in school and she is in town with her family so I'll be going over to say hi to her. It really is a small world after all, who knew when we were in school the I would have a daughter that would marry her nephew?

Have fun today, Debbie!

We're just hanging out at home today. DS has 2 things to finish for school. I am going to make DH do the grocery shopping. Guess I'll do laundry.

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin, my laptop has a LAN slider button along the edge of it. Sometimes it gets bumped and then I can't connect. Do you have anything like that?

I do... and it is working properly. My laptop is connected to the network.

Something is blocking my use of the network. Like a password or something like that. I can't figure it out and it is making my head hurt!