No kidding. I don't think I've ever looked more forward to a year being over.
- Kevin Pedraja
I would suggest you give it a severence and just have security escort it out of the office.
- CW™
News from home: Moving Nannie into hospice as she can no longer walk. Things appear to be heading downhill at a rapid pace. I think I'm in shock all over again that this is really happening and that she is dying.
saying thy will be done helped me when my parents were............and so sorry for you
- VAL D.
I'm so sorry, Mary. We never get enough time with the ones we love and this is never easy, no matter how poor your loved one's quality of life is. My grandfather had suffered with Alzheimers for years, but I still was devastated when he finally passed away. I wish I could give you a big hug in person, but am sending a big virtual one your way.
- Meredith
Thank you , everyone for your kind words and support. I'm kinda in shock. She was doing okay for a while, but this latest just seems to have happened very quickly. My mom is heartbroken. I'm heartbroken. I don't know. I've lost family members before, but this will be the first person I'm losing who has been there my whole life and who is close. I'm trying to still wrap my head around this.
- Mary Carmen
It won't make sense and it will hurt like hell. But it's a good hurt :) We'll all be here for you.
- Pete
I'm sorry to hear the news Mary. You and your family and in our thoughts and prayers. Strangely Hospice just started repeatedly calling a friend of mine out of the blue.
- adf
I'm so very sorry your family is going through this, Mary. Your family is in my thoughts.
- vicster
Thanks, Josh. That I guessed it was a player shows how little I know about pro sports. I guess "on the sidelines" should have been a clue.
- Spidra Webster
I'm starting to not enjoy picking up the phone when I see it's my parent's phone number. *sigh*
Indeed. You both seem happy mind. BTW I had two lots of Belgian beer goodness this weekend :) Morte Subite and Rodenbach. Partnered with Anchor Porter.
- Pete
Abe is more than 4 times bigger than Plum, so I'd say he's more like 4 or 5 cats! I'm glad he's (they?) keeping you company. Such a good kitteh!
- Katy S
SHOCKED. SHOCKED I AM. OK, not really.
- Steven Perez
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Walked in the door about 50 minutes ago. I feel completely beaten. I just cleared tomorrow's calendar so I can stay home and pretty much cry all day. Thanks for the kind words earlier.
Big hugs, Mary, plus a shoulder to cry on, lots of chocolate and ice cream and all your favourite movies, racked up and ready to go when you're ready.
- WorldofHiglet
This is how you go to RDU from KC on Southwest. Josh, I missed my flight. Nannie had a stroke, there was much drama. I'll fill you in later. Im now waiting for my connecting flight at 5:50. I'll be home by midnight.
- Mary Carmen
:( I hope it goes quickly Mary. It sucks that you're that far out. Maybe you'll get home sooner than midnight
- Sir Shuping
I wish I could be there to make you laugh. Hope the time goes fast for you.
- Meredith
I hate being stuck at an airport nothing worse then breathing recycled air and not the mention the peeps
- VAL D.
Sucks all around. Sympathize completely with your situation - I'm in a hospital room with my mother who's on palliative care after aneurysm blew Weds. But it's loads more comfortable than any airport, and we're all waaay past the worrying stage.
- MaryB, BrandingBroadOfFF
Dear Universe, You're killing me today. If you lighten up, I'll lighten up. Deal? Love, MC
Dear Mary Carmen: I have authorized an immediate cessation of hostilities. I'm afraid we sent you Dick Cheney's problems by mistake. Please disregard. Love, The Elder Gods
- Steven Perez
drove for three hours, then went to bed at 9:30.
- DJF
Had trouble running away from the muggers because I kept floating just enough not to be able to really run, but not enough to fly. ... Oh, you meant the part of the night when I was *awake.* Uh... went to dinner with friends and then hung out for a bit before bed.
- lris
Went to bed early too. Got a lot done yesterday.
- Derrick
Did the early to bed thing, added in a late out of bed and feel better than I have in a while. How about you?
- Heather Solos
LOVE! (you have such cute feet!) Mine arrived last week and I won't be wearing them until next week. You'll have to let me know how comfy they are for all-day wear. :)
- tinypants - Hagitha of FF
So far, they are very very comfy. I thinkits the platform heel that does it.
- Mary Carmen
Clearly I am insane and have messed up priorities. I also may be presenting on a topic that I I know so well I could give it in my sleep.
- Mary Carmen
Your preso will be better than fine, your shoes are undoubtedly fantastic, and you are not insane, nor are your priorities messed up. *luck!*
- Jenica
what are you presenting on? and whatever it is it will be the awesome!!
- Sir Shuping
Presenting on dealing with staff performance issues. I'll be cracking jokes about it the whole time because Im at a point where I need to have a sense of humor about all the personnel stuff. I'm just hoping that I don't come off as irreverent since I do take it all very seriously, but dude......I have to laugh or else I will go insane,
- Mary Carmen
Have you seen the gal with the fabulous red shoes? Red shirt, black pencil skirt.
- Kirsten
Ooo no! You have to point her out to me at lunch.
- Mary Carmen
Okie, will not be bringing the lappy with me as I do not feel like carrying it. I trust that someone else will report on the conference. Have a great day, y'all!