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[Shannone1]

Anyone else watching this freakin' LONG Tiger's game ?? We were down 8 to 1 and one point, came back to tie 11 to 11, and now we are here in the top of the 12th with a score of 12 to 12 and it's MIDNIGHT !! Game started at 7:30.

 

[Born 2 Fish]

Can't have someone come in the room with the bed unmade.

Who'z she trying to fool !!! She cleans the WHOLE room before she leaves !! DRIVES OUR SON NUTS !! ( I on the other hand have gott'n use to it, less we are runn'n late )

 

[heatair]

I thought my connection was broke.

12 plus hours without a post?

What's this world coming to?



J

 

[PolynesianPixie]

It's my oldest baby's birthday! Meija is 12!!!!!!



Happy birthday to 3gr8kids DD, too!!!!

 

[VACAMPER]

Happy Birthday Meija!

Welcome back Ami.

 

[AuburnJen92]

It's my oldest baby's birthday! Meija is 12!!!!!!



Happy birthday to 3gr8kids DD, too!!!!

Happy Birthday Meija! Your balloons were so beautiful! (I saw the picture on my phone)

 

[AuburnJen92]

Hey Deb, did you see the otters on Jay Leno? One of them took a chunk out of his hand, pretty funny!

Oh, and I don't have to do laundry at the parentals any longer! I have a washer and dryer and they both work! WOOHOO!

 

[heatair]

It's my oldest baby's birthday! Meija is 12!!!!!!

Happy BDay Mejia!

 

[Us3]

We're taking off 5am tomorrow for a much needed extended weekend getaway! So much for our trip to Asheville...we're headed south to the mouse again! We're going to check out POR this weekend and just do some relaxing by the pool and maybe some shopping at DTD.

Hope you all have a good weekend!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Happy Birthday Meija!

Welcome back Ami.

Thanks! It's good to be back! I'm ready to be "regular" again! We're still in NC, but getting back into the groove.

Happy Birthday Meija! Your balloons were so beautiful! (I saw the picture on my phone)

The ballons were actually for the funerals...yeah sounds bizzarre, I know. Really it was nice. My sis in-law and I planned the "celebration of life" party for last night after a long day of funerals. We had two slide shows going, lots of food, and then towards the end of the party we gathered up the kids who carried balloon bouquets to the front yard and had all the guests go out on the front porch. We read "Where do Ballons Go?", wrote messages on white balloons and on the count of 3, let them all go. It was really lovely, poignant and an uplifting end to a very difficult day.

We're taking off 5am tomorrow for a much needed extended weekend getaway! So much for our trip to Asheville...we're headed south to the mouse again! We're going to check out POR this weekend and just do some relaxing by the pool and maybe some shopping at DTD.

Hope you all have a good weekend!

Have a wonderful time! I really do love POR~ it is definately my favorite mod resort. Gosh...I want to go to Disney for the weekend!

 

[AuburnJen92]

The ballons were actually for the funerals...yeah sounds bizzarre, I know. Really it was nice. My sis in-law and I planned the "celebration of life" party for last night after a long day of funerals. We had two slide shows going, lots of food, and then towards the end of the party we gathered up the kids who carried balloon bouquets to the front yard and had all the guests go out on the front porch. We read "Where do Ballons Go?", wrote messages on white balloons and on the count of 3, let them all go. It was really lovely, poignant and an uplifting end to a very difficult day.

sorry, i am stupid...

 

[PolynesianPixie]

sorry, i am stupid...

Haha! NO! You are NOT stupid! Balloons=Birthday. Especially when I send the picture to you with the message that it's Meija's birthday tomorrow!

 

[LONE-STAR]

We're taking off 5am tomorrow for a much needed extended weekend getaway! So much for our trip to Asheville...we're headed south to the mouse again! We're going to check out POR this weekend and just do some relaxing by the pool and maybe some shopping at DTD.

Hope you all have a good weekend!

I thank ya'll are going to take the title from Donnie for most trips to WDW. Wish I could make a run at that title.

 

[g8trmom1]

Thanks! It's good to be back! I'm ready to be "regular" again! We're still in NC, but getting back into the groove.



The ballons were actually for the funerals...yeah sounds bizzarre, I know. Really it was nice. My sis in-law and I planned the "celebration of life" party for last night after a long day of funerals. We had two slide shows going, lots of food, and then towards the end of the party we gathered up the kids who carried balloon bouquets to the front yard and had all the guests go out on the front porch. We read "Where do Ballons Go?", wrote messages on white balloons and on the count of 3, let them all go. It was really lovely, poignant and an uplifting end to a very difficult day.



Have a wonderful time! I really do love POR~ it is definately my favorite mod resort. Gosh...I want to go to Disney for the weekend!

Ami, that's absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful tribute....

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Ami, that's absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful tribute....

Thank you. You know what the most beautiful thing was though?

Grant, my husbands' Grandfather, had his funeral at 2 pm, yesterday....and it was like something out of a storybook....

I stood right behind the last row of chairs under that tent in the cemetary, watching...observing the service. It was a hot day in that North Carolina July, but just at that moment clouds strolled in and brought with them a gentle breeze, offering us some relief and softening the light. Grant was a veteran, who earned two bronze stars in WW II. The Honor Guard respectfully arrived to send him off with a 21 gun salute. As the guns sounded, the sky thundered back and the wind picked up. The bugle resonated out and clouds grew increasingly, shadowing the sillouheted soldier who stood at the end of the casket and causing the red, white and blue flowers just beyond to appear even brighter as they blew in the wind. Two men methodically folded the flag that once covered the casket until it was a crisp triangle. One kneeled down, presented it to Grants' wife and as she covered her face with one hand and accepted it with the other, the rain poured down.

I can not recall in recent memory ever feeling quite so much emotion as I did in that moment. I also can not begin to express just how wonderful this man was and how much love he had to give. This was a perfect send off, if ever there was one.

 

[Gatordad]

This is the useless facts thread people..... I established the RIP thread. I'm trying to keep things upbeat here.

 

[Colson39]

Thank you. You know what the most beautiful thing was though?

Grant, my husbands' Grandfather, had his funeral at 2 pm, yesterday....and it was like something out of a storybook....

I stood right behind the last row of chairs under that tent in the cemetary, watching...observing the service. It was a hot day in that North Carolina July, but just at that moment clouds strolled in and brought with them a gentle breeze, offering us some relief and softening the light. Grant was a veteran, who earned two bronze stars in WW II. The Honor Guard respectfully arrived to send him off with a 21 gun salute. As the guns sounded, the sky thundered back and the wind picked up. The bugle resonated out and clouds grew increasingly, shadowing the sillouheted soldier who stood at the end of the casket and causing the red, white and blue flowers just beyond to appear even brighter as they blew in the wind. Two men methodically folded the flag that once covered the casket until it was a crisp triangle. One kneeled down, presented it to Grants' wife and as she covered her face with one hand and accepted it with the other, the rain poured down.

I can not recall in recent memory ever feeling quite so much emotion as I did in that moment. I also can not begin to express just how wonderful this man was and how much love he had to give. This was a perfect send off, if ever there was one.

I'm sorry to see such an important man to you and our country no longer here Ami, it truly is a sad passing. The funeral sounds absolutely touching, thank you for sharing it with us. I hope you and your family are able to deal with this sadness in the best way possible, our prayers go out to you.

 

[des1954]

Ami-

I'm glad to see you back with us. What an enduring week you and your family had, but it's over now.

All our church funerals are called "A Celebration of the life of .....". Our pastor has this wonderful gift of "positive preaching", giving hope, comfort, etc.

Although I wasn't a member of our church at the time, stories are still told about one particular man's funeral who, when it was time to roll the casket out of the door... the organist started playing "When the Saints Go Marching In". I wish I could have seen that!

Us Lutheran's tend to stand a little too much on tradition and can be rather "stuffy" when it comes to church etiquette <sp>. However....when I go... I want all upbeat music, laughter & a party so everyone can be happy for me, not sad!

If I may recommend a book to you & to share with your MIL & others....

"90 Minutes in Heaven" by Don Piper. You talk about giving hope!!! If you can't find it, PM me & I'll get a copy to you.

Hugs, my friend!!

 

[ntsammy5]

Ami,

I've been to way too many funerals like that. It's hard not to be moved when the bugle blows. There aren't too many WWII vets left around anymore.

I've told my wife I don't want a military funeral and she's already told me I have no say in it.

Are you still in Charlotte? We'll be there (or close by) on Sunday.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Thank you. You know what the most beautiful thing was though?

Grant, my husbands' Grandfather, had his funeral at 2 pm, yesterday....and it was like something out of a storybook....

I stood right behind the last row of chairs under that tent in the cemetary, watching...observing the service. It was a hot day in that North Carolina July, but just at that moment clouds strolled in and brought with them a gentle breeze, offering us some relief and softening the light. Grant was a veteran, who earned two bronze stars in WW II. The Honor Guard respectfully arrived to send him off with a 21 gun salute. As the guns sounded, the sky thundered back and the wind picked up. The bugle resonated out and clouds grew increasingly, shadowing the sillouheted soldier who stood at the end of the casket and causing the red, white and blue flowers just beyond to appear even brighter as they blew in the wind. Two men methodically folded the flag that once covered the casket until it was a crisp triangle. One kneeled down, presented it to Grants' wife and as she covered her face with one hand and accepted it with the other, the rain poured down.

I can not recall in recent memory ever feeling quite so much emotion as I did in that moment. I also can not begin to express just how wonderful this man was and how much love he had to give. This was a perfect send off, if ever there was one.

That may very well be one of the most well written and beautiful descriptions Ive ever had the pleasure of reading here on th Dis boards. Ami....you sure have the gift of appreciating lifes hidden treasures.