HELLO ALL!!!!!
The second half of the "Virginia Duo" has returned and oh how I have missed each and everyone of you!!!
Let me tell you my story........
Last Friday a.m. my DH called me at the office crying (yes, crying) in pain. He was trying to drive himself to the ER while in excrutiating pain and hanging his head out the window (if you know what I mean). Scared to death, I told him to pull over and call 911.....well, you know men, ......no way! So I told him to stay where he was and I would come for him......
I got him to the ER where they immediately put an I.V. in him and pumped him full of pain medication. They then took him for an abdominal ultrasound. Turns out he had gallstones, one of which he tried to pass. Unfortunately it had lodged itself in his bile duct causing inflammation and infection of his pancreas! Poor man.

He was, of course admitted. Over the next several days he was given heavy doses of antibiotics and pain meds to try to improve the condition of his pancreas. After this was accomplished he was then taken to surgery where his gallbladder was removed! It was only just last night that I was able to bring him home. I don't know who was more relieved him, or me!!!
Anyway, to make a long story short.....I have been shuttling back and forth between home and hospital, trying to take care of our kids, myself and my husband, the best I could for the last several days........I'm glad we are finally on the road to recovery!!!!!! I'm exhausted!
I know that I have missed much.......I spent several hours last night and this a.m. trying to catch up........
I know that I cannot possibly reply to all that I have read but here is an attempt:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU JUNE BABIES!!
Mike: I'm glad your mom is doing well!!
Karen: Sorry to hear you had to go through so much turmoil about Ellis and his Epipen. What a worry for you all day! My oldest son is allergic to peanuts and must carry a pen with him......it is surprising that some people and places are so ignorant when it comes to the life or death of child.....hang the rules and give my son the shot if he needs it, thats what I say!!!!!

(great pics from that day by the way) I also love the idea of a group picture....what a great keepsake....I'm there wherever, whenever.....
Carrie: I'm still praying for Mike's bosses son......and his mom. Hope is what helps us carry on.....I pray she continues to hold onto hers. As for you, my dear, don't let your mom and her situation ruin your excitement and enthusiasm for this trip! We are ALL going to have a blast.......you never know, by the time the cruise comes round, your mom might be dancing circles around you at Rockin Bar D!!!
Linda: Hail Dorothy!!! I put my names on the Yahoo spread sheet. Thanks for all your efforts!!! (With the week I've had, I wish the tasting was tomorrow!
AFEG: You little fibber!!!.....You need to change your DIS name to AHEG!!!!! (Did we get to SEE you before Brenda did???) (She's really in for a treat when she gets back!!!)

And your children, gorgeous! I was ready to believe that they got their looks from Hazel but then you posted your pic....

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All KK Losers: I put myself on the Yahoo Spread Sheet (
Jeff...you're a god!) Great job everyone!!! We are gonna be the best looking bunch of cruisers on the boat!!
Cass: LOVE the shirt idea.......whatever design or logo, count us in!!!!!
Jessalyn: Please tell Spencer that Cody is not ignoring him.....we are finally getting our lives back to some order and he will be emailing him soon!!
and last but not least.........
Nancy:
AMEN!!!!! I am sooooooooo happy and relieved for you.......Way to go!!!!
By the way, how's the finger?
I hope I haven't left anyone out......I missed you all just the same!!!
Well, I guess I better stop yapping and post this already........Glad to be back....
Missy