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[magsnden]

m&n - so glad to hear that your family is safe! i'm glad we were posting at the same time, so i could see it right away.



night all.

 

[pepperw23]

Hi again friends.

I think the stuff that's been going on here has gotten into my head unconsciously. I'm afraid, isn't that silly? I'm not a mean person (usually, anyway) but I hesitate to reply to posts, and when I do, I carefully censor it hoping that it won't be misinterpreted and come off as snarky.

I'm also saddened that by reading around the boards, its seems that people have just moved on and forgotten about the "incident".

Been a really quiet day in general, a little chilly, and I'm back to bundling up. Doesn't seem fair, somehow, considering we're welcoming May in a day or two.

pepper - i spoke to dreamin through email, and she wanted me to make sure you were ok with the weather going on. she says she is thinking about you and hoping you're safe.

magikitty - i totally feel the same way about how people seemed to have moved on and forgot about everything. i NEED to know what we can do, though i'm not sure she'd come back now even if they let her. i was going to ask about when you got your tag, but it seems like i'd be (as i said it myself) just moving on. sorry.

i'm going to check with dreamin if it's ok if i share her email address with you guys. i'm sure she won't mind...do i trust enough to put it in a pm? i'm really not sure. so so sad.

She is so sweet!! Please tell her thank you for checking up on me.

I'm here. Cannot stay on long right now. I'm hoping to hear from my Mom about my realtives in Suffolk. Mom could not get them last night after we heard. We talked to a cousin who works for the city and she got home ok. I have an aunt and cousin who live about 2 miles from the hospital that was right near the damage. It is so scarey.

I guess I am stuck on the unfairness of stuff. Isn't a pm private? How can others read those? Anyway, anyone can come to the DIS and read what's written here even if they do not post so read between those lines. We cannot let this stop our thread. I, myself, am not going out there and try to keep a thread alive. I guess I'm just hanging out with friends. I'm not really moving on. I will not forget we lost a friend here. I just don't know what can be done.

I cannot remember what else I was going to say except I'm glad we have such talented TKers. I don't need green thumbs or such when I have experts here. Thanks you all!

I have a friend that lives in Suffolk, and my parents do not live far from there. Do you want me to have someone go to the area they live in and check on them? (PM me the address) I can also watch the local news tomorrow and see if they have a number for relatives to call and "check in". I will look here too but want to post the link for you too in case I miss it. http://hamptonroads.com/pilotonline

I don't see any numbers to call but I may have missed them because it is waaayyy past my bedtime. Please don't hesitate to let someone go check on them. They won't mind.

pepper, so glad you and yours are safe! I saw the pix on TV and it's just awful. M&N I hope you are able to make contact and that your folks are also safe. Maybe just phone service is out? You're all in my prayers.

Had a nice email from dreamin'--explains alot. Just makes me sad.

I got a call today from my mom. My favorite aunt, who had colon cancer years ago and beat it, and was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer last year, had a colostomy in November due to a bowel obstruction but has been doing well, is dying. She was great last week and Saturday, has gone downhill since then, and the past 24 hours has just slipped away. Hospice is in there now and she will likely not last the night. I went as soon as I heard--just packed up the kids, cancelled our plans for the evening, and took off. Thankfully BFF was able to keep the kids for me. I haven't seen my aunt in quite awhile. It was a shock. She looked like a 90 year old skeleton. You could hear the death rattle. My cousins and my uncle are beside themselves. I think my uncle has just realized in the last 24-48 hours that she is not going to make it. I know she was trying hard to hold on another 6 months--2 cousins are pregnant and expecting in October and November. It's just so sad. I am expecting a call any minute, just waiting. And since I'm having surgery Thursday, I won't be able to be at the funeral, which stinks. My DSis, who lives in Turkey, is just devestated. Obviously, she won't be able to be there either. I told my uncle and cousins that we'd both be there in spirit. My aunt was always the coolest person, so sweet, and always so supportive. We did WW together and always cheered each other on. She got such a kick out of the fact that, after the colostomy, they put her on appetite stimulants becuase she couldn't eat. It seemed so ironic. I can't believe I actually said goodbye to her for the last time. And all I could think of was, what if that was my Mom instead. I don't know how I'd handle it. And yet I know the day will come, sooner rather than later. Hopefully not cancer, more likely her heart, but whatever it is, it will happen.

Sorry, I guess I'm just rambling here. So sad. No one should have to die like this. DS says he wants to give his money to cure cancer so other people won't die. So sweet. I guess cancer is my biggest fear. Because most things are fast, but that can be so slow. So hard to watch.

OK, enough from me. Thanks for letting me vent. You all are the greatest. You too dreamin', I know you're out there.

I am touched that in your time of grief you took time to wish me well. I will be thinking about you tonight, and offer my most sincere prayers. I know there is nothing I can say right now that will offer much comfort so I will just give you a big ol' cyber hug:

Dreamin' I know you see this and wanted to say hi and let you know how much you are truly missed by me and as you can see all of us TK'rs. I hope if you get reinstated you will accept; even if only to post on this thread

 

[M&N]

I found out indirectly, they are ok. Thanks for the offer. It's hard when you live far. I emailed a cousin who works for the city at her work email. I told her we were worried. I'm sure she'll call. My mom's sister lives across the street from her and we found out they had no damage so I'm assuming the cousin is ok. They live across the street from the old hospital. We know my dad's brother's family is ok. We got through to them. I'm going to check their newspaper online too. I just thought of that. Maybe it'll give me more info. Thanks again for your support.

 

[pepperw23]

I found out indirectly, they are ok. Thanks for the offer. It's hard when you live far. I emailed a cousin who works for the city at her work email. I told her we were worried. I'm sure she'll call. My mom's sister lives across the street from her and we found out they had no damage so I'm assuming the cousin is ok. They live across the street from the old hospital. We know my dad's brother's family is ok. We got through to them. I'm going to check their newspaper online too. I just thought of that. Maybe it'll give me more info. Thanks again for your support.

I am so glad to hear your family is okay. Wow, what a horrible week it has been.

 

[pepperw23]

I saw this quote in someones siggy today and I wanted to share. It is just such a wonderful quote:

"Stop telling your God how big the storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is".

 

[racetrack18kb]

 

[magsnden]

hhhmmmmmm... i think i know that hug.

i like that quote too.

morning all.

 

[magsnden]

I'm here. Cannot stay on long right now. I'm hoping to hear from my Mom about my realtives in Suffolk. Mom could not get them last night after we heard. We talked to a cousin who works for the city and she got home ok. I have an aunt and cousin who live about 2 miles from the hospital that was right near the damage. It is so scarey.

I guess I am stuck on the unfairness of stuff. Isn't a pm private? How can others read those? Anyway, anyone can come to the DIS and read what's written here even if they do not post so read between those lines. We cannot let this stop our thread. I, myself, am not going out there and try to keep a thread alive. I guess I'm just hanging out with friends. I'm not really moving on. I will not forget we lost a friend here. I just don't know what can be done.

I cannot remember what else I was going to say except I'm glad we have such talented TKers. I don't need green thumbs or such when I have experts here. Thanks you all!

i really hope you didn't think i meant that we, killers, were moving on!?
i was talking about the dis community on the whole. seems like people don't care what happened.

anyone seen those "banned aid" signatures? i wonder about them.

 

[whgrn]

Thanks for your warm wishes. I just got the call from my cousin that my aunt passed away about 15 minutes ago. I'm amazed that she held on so long.

Now I'm just sad.

 

[disney54us]

Fantastic News! You will be amazed at what you will learn. You will meet so many people that have such interesting "takes" on gardening. Everyone has their own special something. Me, it's native plants, and herbs, and enviromental issues-earth friendly plants.

I am also a Junior Master Gardener Specialist(a special training)-I teach children to garden. This works well since I am a certified science
I got my training through Texas A & M University. This is where the course began! So I was happy to be at the start of the program. http://www.jmgkids.us/


BTW-remember the bad weather mentioned in earlier posts we got a little the other night- a house directly across from us on the fairway(we are on a golf course) got struck Friday-it blew the attic and 1/2 the 2nd floor off the house-it sounded to us like a bomb went off. DD was at a sleepover and missed the "action" 4 fire trucks and flames 30 feet above the building. It was awful. The family had just moved in 6 months ago and had visitors(with kids) in for our Food and Wine Affair (a local thing) plus their own 2 dogs a cat and 2 small children. Everyone got out safely thank go but it was a total loss.

I hope you have the chance to take the course. Email me if you need help with your "homework "

I will post pictures of the garden when it is done.

Gosh, that's way to much 'excitement', How is the faimily? Where are they staying? Glad everyone was safe, though they lost most of there home.
The class does not start till Feb. so a way to go, but it's exciting and thanks for your offer of help.

are we all protesting by not chatting too much today?

excellent! if only it would help...

You got it it was my 24 hour protest!!!

Hi,
Checking in late today.
Did some research and found the "bannished" and saw that some of them truly lived up to their name. Some, who attacked myself and others on previous threads, were reinstated. What's up with that???:
Doesn't make sense. Dreamin' didn't do 1/8th of the stuff they did and she's gone. Go figure. On their "other board" the bannished use some...let's just say... not so nice language too. Boggles the mind why they would be tossed, doesn't it?

Did you read about Webmaster Bob who passed away. Web Alex posted about it. That's so sad.

Keep checking in killers so I know you are safe.

, try to figure it out.
Webmaster Bob, who was that?? Sorry don't know the name, sad, what happened??

Hi again friends.

I think the stuff that's been going on here has gotten into my head unconsciously. I'm afraid, isn't that silly? I'm not a mean person (usually, anyway) but I hesitate to reply to posts, and when I do, I carefully censor it hoping that it won't be misinterpreted and come off as snarky.

I'm also saddened that by reading around the boards, its seems that people have just moved on and forgotten about the "incident".

Been a really quiet day in general, a little chilly, and I'm back to bundling up. Doesn't seem fair, somehow, considering we're welcoming May in a day or two.

Snarky would be tame compared to some things I've read that people post!

Magsnden...I would not pm. I emailed by clicking on the name. Like I said, people can come and read these posts even if they are not logged on...

, remind the definition of Private.

pepper, so glad you and yours are safe! I saw the pix on TV and it's just awful. M&N I hope you are able to make contact and that your folks are also safe. Maybe just phone service is out? You're all in my prayers.

Had a nice email from dreamin'--explains alot. Just makes me sad.

I got a call today from my mom. My favorite aunt, who had colon cancer years ago and beat it, and was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer last year, had a colostomy in November due to a bowel obstruction but has been doing well, is dying. She was great last week and Saturday, has gone downhill since then, and the past 24 hours has just slipped away. Hospice is in there now and she will likely not last the night. I went as soon as I heard--just packed up the kids, cancelled our plans for the evening, and took off. Thankfully BFF was able to keep the kids for me. I haven't seen my aunt in quite awhile. It was a shock. She looked like a 90 year old skeleton. You could hear the death rattle. My cousins and my uncle are beside themselves. I think my uncle has just realized in the last 24-48 hours that she is not going to make it. I know she was trying hard to hold on another 6 months--2 cousins are pregnant and expecting in October and November. It's just so sad. I am expecting a call any minute, just waiting. And since I'm having surgery Thursday, I won't be able to be at the funeral, which stinks. My DSis, who lives in Turkey, is just devestated. Obviously, she won't be able to be there either. I told my uncle and cousins that we'd both be there in spirit. My aunt was always the coolest person, so sweet, and always so supportive. We did WW together and always cheered each other on. She got such a kick out of the fact that, after the colostomy, they put her on appetite stimulants becuase she couldn't eat. It seemed so ironic. I can't believe I actually said goodbye to her for the last time. And all I could think of was, what if that was my Mom instead. I don't know how I'd handle it. And yet I know the day will come, sooner rather than later. Hopefully not cancer, more likely her heart, but whatever it is, it will happen.

Sorry, I guess I'm just rambling here. So sad. No one should have to die like this. DS says he wants to give his money to cure cancer so other people won't die. So sweet. I guess cancer is my biggest fear. Because most things are fast, but that can be so slow. So hard to watch.

OK, enough from me. Thanks for letting me vent. You all are the greatest. You too dreamin', I know you're out there.

I missed a lot, so pepper glad your safe, M&N glad you found out your family is safe and whgrn, so sorry to hear this news.

I saw this quote in someones siggy today and I wanted to share. It is just such a wonderful quote:

"Stop telling your God how big the storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is".

good one!!!!

Welcome aboard mate!!!! Here is the kind, friendly type, do join in.

i really hope you didn't think i meant that we, killers, were moving on!?
i was talking about the dis community on the whole. seems like people don't care what happened.

anyone seen those "banned aid" signatures? i wonder about them.

Morning magsnden, were not moving on were standing United!!!!!!
I have seen them of course duh I didn't get it, now I do!!!!

 

[disney54us]

Thanks for your warm wishes. I just got the call from my cousin that my aunt passed away about 15 minutes ago. I'm amazed that she held on so long.

Now I'm just sad.

Oh dear, so sorry to hear that doesn't matter that you know it's going to happen it's still heart breaking. Prayers to you and your family.
We are here for you.

 

[Pikester]

Thanks for your warm wishes. I just got the call from my cousin that my aunt passed away about 15 minutes ago. I'm amazed that she held on so long.

Now I'm just sad.

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

 

[disney54us]

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Morning Pikester. Oh I forgot to multi quote on your Christmas trip answers to me. Hey from here to then DH may want to try some special events, if not The world is so magical at that time of the year it doesn't matter.

 

[Pikester]

I found out indirectly, they are ok. Thanks for the offer. It's hard when you live far. I emailed a cousin who works for the city at her work email. I told her we were worried. I'm sure she'll call. My mom's sister lives across the street from her and we found out they had no damage so I'm assuming the cousin is ok. They live across the street from the old hospital. We know my dad's brother's family is ok. We got through to them. I'm going to check their newspaper online too. I just thought of that. Maybe it'll give me more info. Thanks again for your support.

Hugs and prayers for your family.

 

[Pikester]

I just had to come in and post my frustration over an appt. that my DS7 had yesterday with his dentist. A little back story first. As I'm sure many of you have experienced; tooth care back when I was younger is totally different compared to now with my kids. Even though I am only 34 (soon to be 35 in June) there wasn't alot of attention given to kids teeth as there is now. New moms are told to wipe out their babies mouths with cloth after a bottle feeding or to buy special gum brushes, etc. My DS10 has been seeing a dentist since he was 4, some will say he should have gone earlier, and he has been great. As my DS7 approached the age of 4 we started letting him go in the room with DS10 so he could see that it wasn't scary. DS7 showed no interest in sitting in the chair or having his teeth counted. The dentist office kept saying "No problem. We'll try again in six months." So this went on until he was 5. Finally, without even trying to push him into trying to get into the chair, they told me he needed to see a Pediatric Dentist (This was without an exam of any kind). Of course the closest one being an hour away. I was so angry then. It wasn't like he totally flipped out over having to see the dentist. The denstists office just tiptoed around the issue without pushing it. So, we ended up taking him to my husbands dentist (this dentist is near where my husband works so that he doesn't have to get out of work too early for appts). DS7 was wonderful. He had a great appt and the usual brush, floss speech was given. My DS7 has been to this dentist probably 4 or 5 times. At his last appt 2 months ago we were told that his teeth were showing signs of decay. OK. What exactly does that mean? We had to go in for a consultation with the Dentist. When his teeth are cleaned it's the hygenist doing that but I guess the dentist doesn't even stop by for a quick look. So, we make an appt for that but end up having to postpone due to horrible weather that we were having. The postponed appt was yesterday. The dentist confirms the decay saying DS7 needs to see a pediatric dentist and hour away because he will need extensive repairs done to his baby teeth and atleast one six year molar that has been coming in. WTH! How did his teeth decay so much. I was practically bawling during the meeting. I am one of those people that cries ecspecially when I am mad. I feel like the WORST MOM EVER! Unfortunatly I think my son has inherited my soft teeth, my sweettooth and being the 2nd child; was brushing his teeth by himself before he should have been. There is no getting his teeth back to what they were. There is only fixing what we can and protecting the rest of his adult teeth. I can only pray that we have caught this in time. I've just made an appt for him on May 16th so I hope this is the start of something good.

Thank you so much for letting me vent and please don't be to hard on me as I am still beating myself up at this time.

 

[magsnden]

Thanks for your warm wishes. I just got the call from my cousin that my aunt passed away about 15 minutes ago. I'm amazed that she held on so long.

Now I'm just sad.

oh wendy, i'm so sorry for you and your family. i hope you are able to keep those good memories close to your heart during this very difficult time.

i know you have your surgery tomorrow, rest up today and we'll all be thinking of you.

 

[MagiKitty]

Oh goodness. My darling TKers! Big hugs and warmest thoughts to all of you on what seems to be a trying day.

whgrn....I am so so sorry for this sudden turn of events and your family's loss. I know you are scheduled for your own surgery tomorrow. Please try to celebrate your aunt's life and the love that was part of your family at this time. Know that she is at peace now and is watching over you with fondness and joy. My prayers are with all of you.

M&N...Thank goodness your family has weathered the storm. I cannot believe the coverage I've seen. Such blessings that no one was seriously hurt! Of course, they have a long difficult road ahead of them, but they are safe and that is most important.

Hi Pikester! Oh, I don't know about this parenting stuff these days. Its just so difficult! Where do you begin? Who do you listen to? Who's right? It just seems that there is so much information out there and it all contradicts each other. You are not a bad mother, and the teeth thing will work itself out (jump in here magsnden!). Now that there's decay, all you can do is work on that and prevent further damage. Its ok to cry, I do it all the time. It feels good and lets you cope. There's nothing wrong with that. Congrats to your kids for being such good sports about it too!

hey racetrack...glad to see you! Love your tag.

 

[magsnden]

i promise to jump in and try to help, pikester (don't know if you know, i'm a dentist). sorry to make you wait for my opinion, but we have to leave in a couple of minutes to go to gymnastics for maggie.

i promise to get on here later when i can really type for a while, but i must tell you this - YOU are not a bad mother!!! we do the best we can for our kids, and we listen to the people, and trust what they tell us!!
you are a GREAT mother!

more later!

 

[MagiKitty]

Hey magsnden, sorry if I "outed" you! Have fun at gymnastics Maggie!

 

[D&DDisney]

Hello racetrack,
You look familiar ...like I've seen you before! Are you familiar with the Dis?

Pikester - Sorry about the dental nightmare. Good luck to DS. We have a pediatric dentist for the boys - only because this dentist was MY dentist way back when, and we continue to go to him.

whgrn - Oh whgrn...I am so sorry. Cancer s**ks. There is a website out there called Cancer S**ks (spelled correctly though ) They sell shirts, hats, etc. with that logo on it and other cancer related stuff. I bought my 35yr old friend stuff from here while she was battling ovarian cancer. Sadly, she too lost her battle.