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[Hoosier John]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.

My dh was WFH for three weeks. He spent most of his work time at his desk but spent lunch, breaks and a few extra minutes here and there with me, talking about many, many things; where we wanted to retire, the cruises and trips we would go on, where we would eat once the restaurants opened. Even our old record collection was a topic of discussion.

On Palm Sunday we walked out into our field, hand in hand just for some fresh air. One thing led to another, and pretty soon we had a few yard tools and were trimming around the sapling trees that were planted a few years back. These trees were a GREAT joy to him! After consuming lunch out in the field, a pbj and a can of ginger ale (his favorites, and which he was totally thankful for) we continued on with our work. Shortly thereafter he collapsed of a fatal heart attack. It was a quick passing with no suffering.

In all bad you must look for the good. Had I not lost my job last August I most likely would not have been out in the field with him. Had this stupid virus not permeated our world we would not have spent so much time together recently. In his death I am so grateful it was a quick passing and he was in a place he loved, doing something he loved. And in the BEST of it all, he died with a power tool in his hand. That would please him immensely!

I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

Thank you for sharing with us. The description of your tragic loss has certainly caused us to be better, valuing time spend with those we love, and cherishing the small gems in life. Your ability to still manage to see blessings from this, will prove beneficial to us as we progress through these perilous times. Thank you, and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.

My dh was WFH for three weeks. He spent most of his work time at his desk but spent lunch, breaks and a few extra minutes here and there with me, talking about many, many things; where we wanted to retire, the cruises and trips we would go on, where we would eat once the restaurants opened. Even our old record collection was a topic of discussion.

On Palm Sunday we walked out into our field, hand in hand just for some fresh air. One thing led to another, and pretty soon we had a few yard tools and were trimming around the sapling trees that were planted a few years back. These trees were a GREAT joy to him! After consuming lunch out in the field, a pbj and a can of ginger ale (his favorites, and which he was totally thankful for) we continued on with our work. Shortly thereafter he collapsed of a fatal heart attack. It was a quick passing with no suffering.

In all bad you must look for the good. Had I not lost my job last August I most likely would not have been out in the field with him. Had this stupid virus not permeated our world we would not have spent so much time together recently. In his death I am so grateful it was a quick passing and he was in a place he loved, doing something he loved. And in the BEST of it all, he died with a power tool in his hand. That would please him immensely!

I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

I'm so sorry to hear that and your thoughts are very inspiring.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.

My dh was WFH for three weeks. He spent most of his work time at his desk but spent lunch, breaks and a few extra minutes here and there with me, talking about many, many things; where we wanted to retire, the cruises and trips we would go on, where we would eat once the restaurants opened. Even our old record collection was a topic of discussion.

On Palm Sunday we walked out into our field, hand in hand just for some fresh air. One thing led to another, and pretty soon we had a few yard tools and were trimming around the sapling trees that were planted a few years back. These trees were a GREAT joy to him! After consuming lunch out in the field, a pbj and a can of ginger ale (his favorites, and which he was totally thankful for) we continued on with our work. Shortly thereafter he collapsed of a fatal heart attack. It was a quick passing with no suffering.

In all bad you must look for the good. Had I not lost my job last August I most likely would not have been out in the field with him. Had this stupid virus not permeated our world we would not have spent so much time together recently. In his death I am so grateful it was a quick passing and he was in a place he loved, doing something he loved. And in the BEST of it all, he died with a power tool in his hand. That would please him immensely!

I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

I am so sorry for your loss. Glad it was quick and he didn’t suffer but my heart aches for you.

 

[StephPlum]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.

My dh was WFH for three weeks. He spent most of his work time at his desk but spent lunch, breaks and a few extra minutes here and there with me, talking about many, many things; where we wanted to retire, the cruises and trips we would go on, where we would eat once the restaurants opened. Even our old record collection was a topic of discussion.

On Palm Sunday we walked out into our field, hand in hand just for some fresh air. One thing led to another, and pretty soon we had a few yard tools and were trimming around the sapling trees that were planted a few years back. These trees were a GREAT joy to him! After consuming lunch out in the field, a pbj and a can of ginger ale (his favorites, and which he was totally thankful for) we continued on with our work. Shortly thereafter he collapsed of a fatal heart attack. It was a quick passing with no suffering.

In all bad you must look for the good. Had I not lost my job last August I most likely would not have been out in the field with him. Had this stupid virus not permeated our world we would not have spent so much time together recently. In his death I am so grateful it was a quick passing and he was in a place he loved, doing something he loved. And in the BEST of it all, he died with a power tool in his hand. That would please him immensely!

I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

Well wishes and Thoughts going your way. I am always learning from folks on here. I hope I would be as composed and able to see the good in a tragedy as much as you. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

 

[mamathompson]

@Mopedmom1 I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful tribute to your husband with us. How wonderful to have had so much time with each other recently. I pray those moments will give you joy and peace as you remember them. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

 

[GlamMistress]

@Mopedmom1 is the strongest woman on these boards!

 

[elgerber]

@Mopedmom1 is the strongest woman on these boards!

Agreed!!

 

[2TxAgs]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.
I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

@Mopedmom1 ... my heart aches for you and this loss, so sudden and unexpected. And I suspect all the distancing regulations made a difficult process even harder to handle. But you have found blessings in how this happened, and that is a credit to you and speaks volumes about your attitude and your love of your DH. ((Hugs)) to you and may your memories of happy times bring you a smile in the coming days.

 

[mom2elal]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.

My dh was WFH for three weeks. He spent most of his work time at his desk but spent lunch, breaks and a few extra minutes here and there with me, talking about many, many things; where we wanted to retire, the cruises and trips we would go on, where we would eat once the restaurants opened. Even our old record collection was a topic of discussion.

On Palm Sunday we walked out into our field, hand in hand just for some fresh air. One thing led to another, and pretty soon we had a few yard tools and were trimming around the sapling trees that were planted a few years back. These trees were a GREAT joy to him! After consuming lunch out in the field, a pbj and a can of ginger ale (his favorites, and which he was totally thankful for) we continued on with our work. Shortly thereafter he collapsed of a fatal heart attack. It was a quick passing with no suffering.

In all bad you must look for the good. Had I not lost my job last August I most likely would not have been out in the field with him. Had this stupid virus not permeated our world we would not have spent so much time together recently. In his death I am so grateful it was a quick passing and he was in a place he loved, doing something he loved. And in the BEST of it all, he died with a power tool in his hand. That would please him immensely!

I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

I'm so sorry for your loss!

 

[disfanforlife]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.

My dh was WFH for three weeks. He spent most of his work time at his desk but spent lunch, breaks and a few extra minutes here and there with me, talking about many, many things; where we wanted to retire, the cruises and trips we would go on, where we would eat once the restaurants opened. Even our old record collection was a topic of discussion.

On Palm Sunday we walked out into our field, hand in hand just for some fresh air. One thing led to another, and pretty soon we had a few yard tools and were trimming around the sapling trees that were planted a few years back. These trees were a GREAT joy to him! After consuming lunch out in the field, a pbj and a can of ginger ale (his favorites, and which he was totally thankful for) we continued on with our work. Shortly thereafter he collapsed of a fatal heart attack. It was a quick passing with no suffering.

In all bad you must look for the good. Had I not lost my job last August I most likely would not have been out in the field with him. Had this stupid virus not permeated our world we would not have spent so much time together recently. In his death I am so grateful it was a quick passing and he was in a place he loved, doing something he loved. And in the BEST of it all, he died with a power tool in his hand. That would please him immensely!

I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story and your incredible attitude. I am so got that you got to spend the time with your DH and were able to dream together. I too extend my deepest sympathies.

 

[disfanforlife]

Got it on my Rose Gold.

I just checked and I have it on my everyday card.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

My DS puts on a polo shirt when his teacher does online video chats with the classroom. My kids go to charter school so he feels better wearing his uniform for online class meetings. However, he still leaves on his jammie shorts cracked me up the first time I saw him do it. I’m proud I’ve raised a boy who wants to look “respectable”

My DS leaves his jammie shorts on all the time it seems. Yesterday he had a Zoom soccer practice and put on real clothes but today’s soccer practice was a livestream of the coach and he couldn’t be seen, so jammies it is. Apparently his cousin doesn’t matter, because they play Minecraft together on google chats and he wears jammies then too

So is the MSR period automatically extended on Chase cards, or do I still have to SM to have it applied? My "tracker" still shows 5/22 as my goal date. And although I feel like I'm making (online) purchase left and right, I think I am really missing the hotel stays I'd normally have, even if they're small! This is so weird.
ETA: I just got the email from Chase about them automatically extending the MSR period.

However, my tracker still shows 5/22.

I SMd to get my MSR period extended, got a message back today that it’s extended to August 12. Also got the email today that they were automatically extending the MSR period. I’m keeping the SM and the email, just in case.

We received our stimulus payment today too. We are going to buy a dishwasher - once it can be delivered and installed - our died last week. But besides that we are going to put it in savings. At the moment DH and I are still receiving our full paychecks but I don't know how long that will last, I know my employer is talking furlough days but we won't know details until they present the budget to City Council next week.

I feel the same. I’m pretty much saving everything I can at this point. We did buy a video game and I need a new phone, but the rest is going in savings. I even changed our Hulu Live to the 5.99 version to save $.

My MIL sent pictures this morning because it snowed there again

Here too. About an inch and it caused major accidents all over including a 54 car pileup on one expressway due to ice (and no salt this late in the season).

 

[Haley R]

My DS leaves his jammie shorts on all the time it seems. Yesterday he had a Zoom soccer practice and put on real clothes but today’s soccer practice was a livestream of the coach and he couldn’t be seen, so jammies it is. Apparently his cousin doesn’t matter, because they play Minecraft together on google chats and he wears jammies then too

I SMd to get my MSR period extended, got a message back today that it’s extended to August 12. Also got the email today that they were automatically extending the MSR period. I’m keeping the SM and the email, just in case.

I feel the same. I’m pretty much saving everything I can at this point. We did buy a video game and I need a new phone, but the rest is going in savings. I even changed our Hulu Live to the 5.99 version to save $.

Here too. About an inch and it caused major accidents all over including a 54 car pileup on one expressway due to ice (and no salt this late in the season).

My dad said they’re supposed to get another 3-6 inches tomorrow night

 

[gottalovepluto]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.

My dh was WFH for three weeks. He spent most of his work time at his desk but spent lunch, breaks and a few extra minutes here and there with me, talking about many, many things; where we wanted to retire, the cruises and trips we would go on, where we would eat once the restaurants opened. Even our old record collection was a topic of discussion.

On Palm Sunday we walked out into our field, hand in hand just for some fresh air. One thing led to another, and pretty soon we had a few yard tools and were trimming around the sapling trees that were planted a few years back. These trees were a GREAT joy to him! After consuming lunch out in the field, a pbj and a can of ginger ale (his favorites, and which he was totally thankful for) we continued on with our work. Shortly thereafter he collapsed of a fatal heart attack. It was a quick passing with no suffering.

In all bad you must look for the good. Had I not lost my job last August I most likely would not have been out in the field with him. Had this stupid virus not permeated our world we would not have spent so much time together recently. In his death I am so grateful it was a quick passing and he was in a place he loved, doing something he loved. And in the BEST of it all, he died with a power tool in his hand. That would please him immensely!

I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

I'm at a loss for the right words, my heart breaks for you. Thank you for your very wise and sweet words of encouragement to us.

We'll try to help you with #3 as much as we can. I don't have experience in that area but we can look stuff up and assist with research when you have some specific things you're trying to track down. Alas I'm coming up empty handed on the FNC but I'll keep my eyes out.

 

[havaneselover]

Quick flight cancellation question. We had an employee cancel a flight because of the pandemic then he quit. It seems like he got a credit (less $200) from Delta and it's in his name. Does that sound right? No way to transfer that credit?

 

[TOPUMP]

My most heartfelt condolences for your losss.

 

[Judique]

Here too. About an inch and it caused major accidents all over including a 54 car pileup on one expressway due to ice (and no salt this late in the season).

This was on our 4 oclock news - except they called it a 60 car pileup on the Kennedy Expressway. They didn't tell us about the ice.

 

[wanderlust7]

For those of you stuck at home with your spouse, significant other, children, etc. and are perhaps finding yourselves a little at odds with each other, I would like to offer a bit of advice....take this added time to dream together. Dream about your future travels, life plans, even your favorite meal to cook together.

My dh was WFH for three weeks. He spent most of his work time at his desk but spent lunch, breaks and a few extra minutes here and there with me, talking about many, many things; where we wanted to retire, the cruises and trips we would go on, where we would eat once the restaurants opened. Even our old record collection was a topic of discussion.

On Palm Sunday we walked out into our field, hand in hand just for some fresh air. One thing led to another, and pretty soon we had a few yard tools and were trimming around the sapling trees that were planted a few years back. These trees were a GREAT joy to him! After consuming lunch out in the field, a pbj and a can of ginger ale (his favorites, and which he was totally thankful for) we continued on with our work. Shortly thereafter he collapsed of a fatal heart attack. It was a quick passing with no suffering.

In all bad you must look for the good. Had I not lost my job last August I most likely would not have been out in the field with him. Had this stupid virus not permeated our world we would not have spent so much time together recently. In his death I am so grateful it was a quick passing and he was in a place he loved, doing something he loved. And in the BEST of it all, he died with a power tool in his hand. That would please him immensely!

I write this not to bring the mood down or to clog the thread with sympathy posts. I write it 1) for a little cathartic release, 2) a reminder for everyone to embrace every situation you are in, good or bad, and 3) churning advice for points, miles, FNC etc of a deceased P2.

I'm so very sorry. With tears in my eyes, thank you for your beautiful, bittersweet post.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Quick flight cancellation question. We had an employee cancel a flight because of the pandemic then he quit. It seems like he got a credit (less $200) from Delta and it's in his name. Does that sound right? No way to transfer that credit?

I'd call Delta and ask if there's a way to get a refund or a voucher in someone else's name as it was company travel- but I wouldn't expect that to go anywhere. Anything in the employment agreement that covers these situations?

 

[Psychodisney]

This was on our 4 oclock news - except they called it a 60 car pileup on the Kennedy Expressway. They didn't tell us about the ice.

Yes it was related to snow/ice and speed. For people who are somewhat familiar with Chicago, this is the expressway between O’Hare and downtown. It happened pretty early this morning, about 4:30 am.