Hey There Everyone

[chaoscent]

Let me start with how lucky I am. DH & I moved to a beautiful house in the suburbs last fall. It needs work and we have been spending a lot of time working on it. In addition, my Mom passed away and I went into a pretty bad funk. & then I developed some medical problems. I have focused my time/attention on the house, on me and on my family. I am retiring in July and will have lots of free time once again. I have missed this board and I think of you guys often. I came back today to check in and saw that Marion is now a co-moderator which is wonderful as it takes away some of the guilt I have because of not being around. I will check in with her to see how things are going. Again, I apologize for going away, I tried to come back a few times and I just couldn't do it. But I am now healthy and will start checking in more often. Thanks for all of your good thoughts while I was "gettin better". Penny

 

[bababear_50]

Hello Penny
It is so good to hear from you.
Hey Hon everyone (self included) is entitled to a break,I'm hoping to be back in the summer also,sometimes life just throws us a few curve balls and we have to take time for us.
Take all the time you need and know everyone misses you but we are glad
you are taking care of family and self first.
BIG hugs
Mel

 

[M_I_C_K_E_Y]

Penny,

It is great to 'see' you! I am so sorry for your loss and for your health issues but am glad you are feeling better. Glad to have to have you back!

 

[RustManFan]

Hey Penny! You will note that I updated my signature to be more Moderator appropriate!

 

[chaoscent]

Thanks everyone and thanks to Marion for taking over. I felt very guilty about being away.

Marion - I love your new signature.

I will be stopping in more often and will DISign here and there. I retire 7/5 so will have lots of free time. However I am planning trips with my BFF.

Anyone in the Bucks County/Montgomery County area, let me know and I will send you an invite to the retirement party.

Penny

 

[noahdove]

You have been missed, Penny...take time, you deserve lots of down time..plus, losing a parent at any time is difficult. Just know that you are thought of often and we appreciate everything you have done and will do to spread pixie dust for all of us...we understand your need for time...happy to hear that your medical problems are better...oh, and Happy soon to be Retirement I love my time since I retired...it's almost as great as Disney World....less costly tho

 

[chaoscent]

My BFF & I are driving to FL. She is not a Disney person so we are taking 4 days to drive to FL and 4 days to come home. so we will make stops in of the road places.

 

[sari8970]

Penny,

I'm so glad you are feeling better and so sorry about your loss. I hope everything is going well with the house. I'm glad you took the time for yourself. All of you give so much to those who do not have the right programs and the skill to do all of these wonderful things. You need to know that we appreciate all that all of you do and that we know that the most important people and who you need to take care of is yourself and your family.

Your creativity and designs are wonderful and everyone will be so happy when you are back, if that's what is right for you.

Take care of yourself!

Sari