October 19th Cruisers again and again...

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Finally I can talk about it on here!!!! With my mom and dad buying this, they saved us so much money on our honeymoon!!!!!!

 

[Mickey02]

Good Morning

Julie & Garry- I am so sorry to hear about Garry's Dad. Prayers and Pixe dust to you

 

[Mickey02]

Good Morning

I am back to work today. I decided to take yesterday off and get some things done. We got back about 9:00 on Sunday night. Long car ride all in one day. Ethan was soooo good. He watched movies all day and didn't fuss. I can't believe he did so good.

We got down there on Thursday night and got to see Jaymee for about 45 minutes. She seemed pretty relieved that is was almost over. Sounds like she had a pretty tuff time during Basic. He TI had it in for her from the begining and make the whole thing pretty hard for her. He was trying pretty hard to get her to quit but she hung in there.

Friday was graduation. The weather was PERFECT. It was overcast all day so we did not deal with the sun. It was the perfect jacket weather. They had a special area for handicap people so my Mom and Dad got chairs with backs. Bob, Jason and I stood the entire time but it was not bad. Missy also got a chair with a back. The rest of the people had to sit on hard bleachers. After Graduation we got some pictures then got to see her dorm and meet her TI. I didn't say anything mean and didn't kick him either! Jaymee was allowed to leave the base so we took her to the mall.

Saturday we spent the day at the River Walk. It was a lot of fun. We ate lunch at The Rainforest Cafe then shopped a little. Took Jaymee back to the dorm and said our goodbyes.

Sunday we left about 6:00 in the morning headed home.

 

[Mickey02]

I still hate Jaymee's decision to go into the military. I still don't think it is the right place for her. NO LECTUES PLEASE! We had to sit through a boring parent meeting where we heard all about responsibility. At the end of the meeting they put up a picture of a young girl who was the first female casualty in Iraq. It then dawned on me that all this time I have been praying that Jaymee would not have to go but it no longer is IF but WHEN. I hate the fact that she will go. I have been fooling myself thinking that since she is a girl and since Jason did not have to go and since she is Air Force she will not go. But that is not the case. The only reason Jason did not go is a complete fluke. He should have gone. They all go.

 

[Mickey02]

Missy told me last night she is moving. She is going to move in with her friend in Iowa. I have been totally expecting it so I was not to surprised. I will miss Ethan so much. So now all 4 of my kids will be in other states. I have been feeling all last night that it is just not fair that they are all gone. I know it is right for them and I can't hol on to them forever but I sure am going to have a really hard time this year.

 

[Mickey02]

Ok, one to happier things.

Sandy- Congradulations on the time share. We LOVE DVC and have never regretted buying into it. It is fun being able to take a vacation and not have to worry about you accomadations.

2 NEW SHIPS!!! YIPEEEE!! Now I have a few years to wonder where the first cruise will be to. I am SOOOOO planning on being on it!

Heidi- Did you cancel your Panama Canal Cruise?

Jeanne- Good to hear from you. I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your little angel!

Denine-Hang in there Spring is coming!! Only 54 more days and we will be in Sunny warm DISNEY!!

 

[Mickey02]

I almost forgot... My knee

Here is the scoop... I have a torn Meniscus, a sprang, fluid, and some minor
arthritis. She gave me a shoot in my knee and that has helped a lot. I was able to get around pretty well in Texas. There is not much pain anymore and I hardly limp. I have decided I am going to push my knee hard to get stronger.

 

[Denine]

Welcome back Barb. So, what is next for Jaymee?

Heidi: Your pixie dust didn't help yet, it is snowing and collecting, not much, but still... I won't see spring until we got to WDW the end of April. We don't get spring around here.

Sandy: At least it seems like no one else cought your faux pas about the Dominican trip. You will have a lot of fun.

We are going to the funeral home tonight. Jerry talked to Julie briefly last night. They are just trying to make it through these few days. Kaleigh is going to grandmas. She got this panicked look on her face when I asked if she wanted to go to the funeral home with us. I guess she still remembers very well. It has been a diffcult time for Garry.

Barb: So do you need to have surgery or just rehab?

Barb: I know you are upset about all your kids leaving, but that means you have done you job, given them wings so they can fly. Hang in there.

I love the Macaroni Grill the twice baked lasagna is the best. Not to mention the nice warm herb focacia with olive oil. You get a ton of food, so we can eat half and take half home for another meal.

Can't think of anything else right now.

 

[Mickey02]

Hi Denine- It sure is hard when they start leaving. I wish I were one of the lucky Moms who's kids stayed in the same city after they grew up.

My sister Patty lives in a TINY little town in New Mexico. Not much down there and it is soooo hot. All 3 of her kids still live there.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi Barb, welcome home. No lectures from me. I am behind your feelings MORE than 100%. It will be so hard for you to lose Missy and Ethan. I guess it is good that you had the feeling. A shocker would have been worse. As far as Jaymee, you have all of our prayers with her!

Denine, that is so kind of you to go to the funeral home today. I know how hard it was for Garry with his mom so it will be just as bad losing his dad, if not more. Bless his heart. OK,OK so I will try Macaroni Grill again. Your twice baked lasagna sounded good! Oh and thanks for keeping my secret. Stacey and Richard were very excited about the vacation club.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I can now tell you that the Van Horn family is going through some tough times right now. Richard's work has been going crazy laying off people. Richard, being a supervisor has had to lay off a lot of people. Then he began to see them lay off people over him. Well, today they let him go. Stacey and Richard have decided to buy from his parents the campground that we go to in the summer. His folks wanted to sell it even before Richard's job started acting up. It unfortunately means that they have to move down there. It is VERY HARD for all of us. Yes, you might think that it is only 45 minutes away but being such a close family, 45 minutes is like a whole different world away. Stacey is having a very hard time with it emotionally. She truly does understand that it is a great opportunity for her family but moving from here is hard. Of course, then there is Heidi and I who are bawling our eyes out and are not much support for Stacey. I cry as I type this. Richard ran it for his parents YEARS ago and liked it and has wanted to get back to it. He was loved by all the campers. Since then there are new members and some of us older members too. It means that we would probably see them more in the summer but A LOT LESS in the wintertime because they will live on the hill infamous for it's huge storms and closed highway.

Sooooooo Barb, this morning when you said that Missy was moving, I thought to myself. I know how you feel. I tell myself that Stacey's moving could be like going to Iowa and that I have it easier than you but it doesn't make it any better. I think that you and I need to support each other through our kids transitions in life.

Heidi needs a lot of comfort as well. She is losing her best friend that she has had for almost 27 years. She can't just up and go over to their house like before. She can't babysit like before. She can't just pick up the kids after school for an ice cream cone like she dreamed of. She can't just pick up the phone anymore to just to talk. It is long distance.

Man, life sucks!

 

[Mickey02]

Hi Sandy- I'm feelin your pain friend! Ugh I think kids should sign a contract that they will never leave! One good point is since you spend so much time at the camp ground in the Summer you will be really close to her. What is with all these changes?? I don't like them!!

I can't even imagine going days without seeing Ethan. I have been with him most of his life.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

You know Barb. Your situation should make ME feel better but it doesn't. I FEEL YOUR PAIN MORE THAN YOU REALIZE!

 

[Mickey02]

Good thing we have each other Sandy. So many things are changing right now. Don't like most of the changes.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Here is me ---> but I am trying to be I can't understand how something I loved and grew up with, I hate right now. I am trying to be strong form my sister...it will be a good move for them but hard for all of us. What my mom posted is right on how I am feeling. I not only feel like I am losing my best friend, but also my niece and nephew. I know things will get better in time, but it is so hard right now. I get mad at myself because I am feeling sorry for myself but at the same time Julie and Gary are going through so much more and I should be thankful that they are only moving away 45 minutes. I have to stop posting right now because I am bawling like a baby at work!!!!!!

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Barb - a big hug for you.

Julie/Gary - more hugs for you.

Denine - hugs to you.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I don't want to post much about it since Stacey comes here too and I don't want to ge her crying as well!!! I think she has the toughest out of all of us in our family.

 

[Denine]

Sandy: Hugs Stacey told me this might be happening with Richard getting laid off. But for them when God closes a door, he opens a window. I know how close you all are and you will all work it out. I live about an hour from my parents and 45 minutes from Jerry's mom. No, we don't see each other much, but we do talk or e-mail.

Barb: I think it would kill our parents if we moved out of state, but I have a friend who's daughter is going to graduate from college and he told her to go wherever she can find a job. So, we live far enough away from parents, but for them it could be worse, we could be in Florida.

Dinner is almost ready, so I gotta go. Be back on tomorrow.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Heidi, my sentiments exactly. It COULD be worse and with what Garry and Julie are going through, our problem doesn't even come close to their pain!

Denine, my gosh. You always say the right things. Thanks for understanding!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Stacey if you are reading this.....hang in there kiddo. You will be so tired of us sleeping at your place that you will wonder why in the world we were all crying!!! All I can say is get us a place to park our trailer right next to YOUR house and we will all be happy. LOL