In search of my body...not the one I ate!

[Dizneydawn]

Sarah,
I was so shocked to find out that this happened with the little bit of upturn he was showing. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss but I am thankful it wasn't as drawn out as possible and I am glad you are comforted by knowing he is out of pain and into a better place.

Can you pm me your phone number...I would love to call you.

I wish only good memories for you in the days to come and I wish even more that you carry him in your heart each and every day. Talk to him when you miss him...it brings him home to you instead of farther away.

We love you - all of us -
Dawn

 

[chbc]

Dearest Sarah- I'm so sorry. grieve, write down memories, moments, things said and done. take care of you. Rest. You are strong. You are in my prayers. May you cherish God's love for you.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi all...

My dad died about an hour and a half ago. While its very sad my family and I are all relieved that he is no longer in pain and he died peacefully in his sleep. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers this week. They have been a great comfort to me.

Sarah

Big hugs your way.

 

[MaMabearJo]

Hi all...

My dad died about an hour and a half ago. While its very sad my family and I are all relieved that he is no longer in pain and he died peacefully in his sleep. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers this week. They have been a great comfort to me.

Sarah

Sorry to hear about the death of your father, thankfully he passed peacefully. Prayers sent to you and your family. Jodi

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi...I need some opinions and fast...

We are not looking so good on the taxes...will probably break even and last year was over $6000 in refund so I am freaking out...not that much in major differences...

But this year I was using Turbo Tax...used Tax Cut last year...and I just sent a question to their help place..asking if they could diorect me to where I enter school expenses for the kids...(I have over $1000) and they areexplaining they do not have that in their programming...

So should I try a different program...what else am I not entering because of no prompts....UGH!!!

Sorry for the fly by...but I am not sure what to do...Dan is perplexed as well...and I can't reach him...

Dawn--since your tax situation is complicated this year, call H&R Block--they will find every dime for you. Don't try this yourself (at least not this year), and they are not too expensive.

As for the car, sorry if I came across as harsh before...just re-read that and it sounded pretty biatchy--not my intent!

I'm not a believer in buying kids new cars....there is just waaaaayyyyy less testosterone involved when you are driving mom's mini-van Besides, I firmly believe that his having a licnese is a privilege, not a right...


Perfect!!!

And what, exactly, is in labor at the moment??

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi all...

My dad died about an hour and a half ago. While its very sad my family and I are all relieved that he is no longer in pain and he died peacefully in his sleep. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers this week. They have been a great comfort to me.

Sarah

Oh Sarah, I am so sorry. You are right--he is at peace now and out of pain. And to go while sleeping, in your own home...that is the most any of us can ask for.

I love Heather's idea--write down your memories. You had him for many of life's milestones, and nothing will ever take that away.



Erika

 

[3DisneyKids]

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for more.

If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute or two
To stop and say "I Love You", instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance to make everything right.

There will always be another day to say our "I love you's",
And certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do's?"

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you and hope we never forget,

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were to busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear,
That you love them very much and you'll always hold them dear.

Take time to say "I'm sorry," "please forgive me," "thank you," or "it's okay,"
And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Erika - your question was "what is in labor at the moment?"....the answer is a goat...and she'd better either hurry up or squeeze those babies in, because I have absolutely no interest in being awakened in the middle of the night tonight!

(yeah, ok. I already know the next question....and the answer is...we have a baby monitor from the barn so we can listen in on the momma's who we know are close to giving birth...)

 

[AKASnowWhite]

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for more.

If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute or two
To stop and say "I Love You", instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance to make everything right.

There will always be another day to say our "I love you's",
And certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do's?"

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you and hope we never forget,

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were to busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear,
That you love them very much and you'll always hold them dear.

Take time to say "I'm sorry," "please forgive me," "thank you," or "it's okay,"
And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today.

very nice....brought a tear to my eye..

 

[Dizneydawn]

Dawn--since your tax situation is complicated this year, call H&R Block--they will find every dime for you. Don't try this yourself (at least not this year), and they are not too expensive.

I will give them a call...it might be more than you think cause we have 2 biz's and Chad had 3 W2's....ugh...

As for the car, sorry if I came across as harsh before...just re-read that and it sounded pretty biatchy--not my intent!

No...I did not think you were sounding biachie at all..concerned I was doing the right thing and being a friend to make sure I was not spoiling my son and treating him like he can do no wrong...I took it that you were making sure I was thinking things through...I am glad you care about the well being of my kids...nothing more..nothing less...

 

[HockeyKat]

Hi...I need some opinions and fast...

We are not looking so good on the taxes...will probably break even and last year was over $6000 in refund so I am freaking out...not that much in major differences...

But this year I was using Turbo Tax...used Tax Cut last year...and I just sent a question to their help place..asking if they could diorect me to where I enter school expenses for the kids...(I have over $1000) and they areexplaining they do not have that in their programming...

So should I try a different program...what else am I not entering because of no prompts....UGH!!!

Sorry for the fly by...but I am not sure what to do...Dan is perplexed as well...and I can't reach him...

I used taxactonline.com. It was only $14 to e-file state, and free for fed. Might take a bit of time, but worth checking out even if it doesn't find anything for you. I did turbotaxonline.com first, they don't make you pay until the very end so I went through it all once, decided against paying them, and put all the info into taxactonline.com.

Hi all...

My dad died about an hour and a half ago. While its very sad my family and I are all relieved that he is no longer in pain and he died peacefully in his sleep. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers this week. They have been a great comfort to me.

Sarah

Glad that he is at peace. Please call if you need anything.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

 

[Dizneydawn]

(do not stand at my grave and weep)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Hi all...

My dad died about an hour and a half ago. While its very sad my family and I are all relieved that he is no longer in pain and he died peacefully in his sleep. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers this week. They have been a great comfort to me.

Sarah

Sarah - I am so so sorry for your loss, however i am glad that he is no longer in pain, and was surrounded by enough love, that he was able to move on. Bruce's grandfather's services are tomorrow and Tuesday, please believe me when i say you and your family will be in our thoughts, and we will say a few extra prayers for you. Hug your family tight, sit there and talk about the good times, it helps..

 

[goofyfan-12]

Sarah -

I am so sorry for your loss.... Even though your dad may no longer be here physically, he will always be with you. Hold on tightly to your memories and he will always be there when you need him.

I am praying for you and your family as you go through this difficult time. We are here if you need anything.

Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Erika - That poem makes me sob. I just lose it. Good stuff, though.

Dawn - Love that one. It was read at a friend of mine's funeral. He was 32 when he died in 1998. I'm older than him now and it's always weird to me to think that. I've finally made peace with his death, and that's a lovely poem.

 

[3DisneyKids]

I bet even DWD doesn't catch this trick! Ha!

<----- Ok, I earned my goddess crown today, for sure!

I really overcame a battle today. For the first time since I started this craziness I really wanted to blow it off today. No real reason why--I feel fine, etc. I just wasn't into it...and I had a 60-minute run scheduled, which was DAUNTING, I tell ya. So I told myself that I at least had to get out there and do SOMETHING. I started bargaining with myself...I would see how I felt after 30 minutes, etc.

Well, I am back and I completed the WHOLE thing! The last 8 minutes were TOUGH (I turned a corner and was into the wind....ugh!), but I am really proud of myself for kicking my own tail out the door and putting one foot in front of the other.

Seriously, thinking of all of you really helped me on my run. I was thinking about us poolside at SSR--looking FAB, I might add! And then just thinking about different stuff we might do and just hangin out...next thing I knew, like 2 miles had gone by!

Ok, Monday morning, so I have to get caught up with work.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I had a 60-minute run scheduled, which was DAUNTING, I tell ya. So I told myself that I at least had to get out there and do SOMETHING. I started bargaining with myself...I would see how I felt after 30 minutes, etc.

Well, I am back and I completed the WHOLE thing! The last 8 minutes were TOUGH (I turned a corner and was into the wind....ugh!), but I am really proud of myself for kicking my own tail out the door and putting one foot in front of the other.

Nicely done! I always have little conversations going on in my head..."I don't want to"..."shut up and do it"...."but I don't WANT to"...."I don't care...shut up and do it".... Whatever! It works for me!

I did another Zumba class this morning - and the only thing I kept thinking was how horrified my children would be if they could see me! I am so lacking in rhythm...but it was fun, and I sweat, and I burned calories...so it's all good.

Have a great Monday everyone

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I love it! I can see the headline in Runner's World now...."Debauchery helps runner stay focused".

You earn your goddess status every day!

I'm off to try another class at the gym. My legs really feel those squats I did yesterday! This one is stretch and tone...I've missed the morning rush at the gym, so I'm happy about that. I might even try the elliptical! If they have HGTV I can stay there for hours!

Oh, and yesterday...I went down to my parents' house. My mom and I went shopping. Nothing crazy, just the regular stores we all have - Target, Payless, Kohl's. She bought me two workout tops as a present! I now have two matching gym outfits and tomorrow I will pick up another one at the Nike or Reebock outlet. Gotta have the right clothes - makes it more fun for me!

They decided to keep Emily overnight. It's been so long since she was at their house, because they were in FL. She was SO happy to be there! My mom was thrilled and my dad, too. So she stayed there last night and will be there tonight, too. I'll drive down, hit the outlets and then pick her up tomorrow.

Saturday was their 39th wedding anniversary, so we went through some photo albums and talked about their honeymoon to Las Vegas in 1969. It's pretty amazing to hear about your parents' marriage as an adult. When I was a kid, I thought it was cool and romantic, but as an adult I'm amazed by the spirit of these two people. They made decisions that took them away from family and friends, remade their lives, and faced death in the form of cancer for the last 12 years, as well as the usual stuff that drags down marriages and lives. But still they can laugh together and take pride in their daughter and granddaughter and son in law. It was very powerful to be with them last night.

Also, my dad told me I looked good. And my mom told me she was amazed by me. That is HUGE for them. They love me but aren't very vocal about it. They are proud of me for my 50lbs weight loss - so proud they want to join WW. I almost fell over. I was leading the way in this family? How did that happen? (Although, truth be told, my mom is going to join just to get my dad going - she's just fine the way she is. And this will all take place once the chemo is over and her body rebounds.) But still. She has been naturally thin and taught aerobics and is the MOM for Pete's sake! She knows all!

It's quite something to impress my parents. What a feeling.

 

[3DisneyKids]

 

[3DisneyKids]

Criminy! Where is everyone? Did you all spend the day cuddled up with family? Need more posts.

Septgirl, you so rock. I'm glad you're feeling like a new you. That makes anything possible, doesn't it!?!?!?!?!?!

Dawn, I must have missed the whole car in water story. Sounds interesting.

3DK, I find your approach to your children's vechicles (or lack thereof) very refreshing. I agree about kiddos acquiring their own kah. I think you take better care of and appreciate something you have to work for much more than being entitled to one just because you are 16. (That's easy for me to say now, considering that I don't have to think about the whole situation for a couple more years. )

Gosh, if I only felt that way about being entitled to brown stuff (chbc) just because it's sitting there looking yummy.

Yeah, Liz, I caught that! Foortuantely, I do NOT have that awful accent!

BTW, 2600!