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That is so sad. It is one thing after another. I bet your baby dog is happy to see your parents though. Barb

Very amused by Patti's post Barb

This has been the worst day I've had since Christmas vacation. How can Rod be gone forever? How can any of our loved ones be gone forever? I've felt so nauseated and teary all day. I suppose tonight re-reading the eulogy our best friend gave didn't help a whole lot, except to know how much Rod meant to him and his family. (their son quit smoking the day after he saw Rod for the last time) I have heard the grieving gets worse, how can it? Has anyone else had that happen, that you feel you can't stand any more pain and it just gets worse? I feel so bad for all of us. Barb

ewwww That's funny Barb

Teri, that was such a beautiful letter, it brought tears to my eyes. I loved "your heart my home". That is so touching. Barb

Days are getting longer Barb

That sounds like me some days! Barb

{{{Stacey}}} I'm so sorry you had such a short time between dx and passing. Many days it is hard to just do what has to be done, those are the days I sit under a blanket in the recliner with my dog. It''s ok to do that. Barb

I would say anything we feel now is normal I still meet stunned people who saw Rod's obit in the paper and didn't know he was sick or that he was THAT sick. I'm so thankful we made it through Christmas, my friends. To a better New Year. Barb

Wishing, welcome. You will find lots of help here. Hoping for a good new year for you. Barb

Teresa, I am glad Christmas is over, too. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as are your parents. It is so good that you can cry, it helps when you get all the emotion out, don't try to stop it. You are such a good daughter, your dad is lucky to have you to love him and care for him, I'll bet this was the best Christmas dinner ever! It is so true that none of us know how much time we have, it is hard not to look ahead, but be present in this day, and each coming day. Barb

Pup, You are in my prayers, hoping for a good new year for you. Barb

Kim, I was so glad to read your last post, that you got through the day pretty well. It is wonderful that you are going to school, I am afraid to try that again. It has been so long and I was a hideous student, I wish you every good thing. Barb

{{{{Hugs}}}} to all of you. I wish we could have all spent the day together. My kids, always includes. Zack, Lacy's boyfriend, and I had a nice Christmas. My new stove comes Fri. so we ate last night at Red Lobster and Jeff treated all 4 of us. Today I took Jeff to the Omaha airport then spent the day with Zack and Lacy. Took a 3 hr. nap there then hemmed Lacy's pants, mended Zack's jacket and watched TV and visited. A nice day. When I got in the car to drive home, my chest got very tight. Sang along with my new George Strait album. Barb

That was so beautiful, thank you so much for sharing, I have to go get a tissue... Barb

That was a great reminder, just run to God, he understands. Barb

I loved it

{{{{{{Nanci}}}}} A big hug is all I can give to you. I hope you feel everyone's love. Barb

Nyka, you crack me up! I love the idea, they will always be easy to find, stuck to the carpet right by the bed I admire the way you keep the fun going on these boards. Barb

Grateful that when I took Rod's pickup, or now my pickup, to Walmart for an oil change they didn't care that I couldn't answer all their questions about the truck and did a nice job, quickly, for me. SO Grateful that our Connie and Harry are on the upside now. Barb

Loved it Barb

This week the police found Jeff's pickup in a wash about 2 hours drive from his home. It had been used by Coyote's to bring illegals in from Mexico he was told. The backlights were broken out, the backseat was gone and the windows were painted black. The truck is a Ford F-250 he paid $20,000 for. The repair estimate is $29,000. They had beat every area of the body, no part left undented. Jeff doesn't know what it looks like under the hood but there were no matching wheels or tires on it. Sure glad he has a good insurance guy and full coverage. He has already purchased a used Honda Civic and The Club! Barb

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss and for your pain. No one has a right to tell us when it is time to move on. I "move on" by getting out of bed everyday. Lisa, I am glad to see you say that the pain and sadness find a place in our lives, it feels like it will always float at the top of everything. We HAVE earned the right to feel how we feel, everyone here has that right. Besides, how can we change our feelings, we can put on the game face in public but even then our sorrow can be seen. "We greive because we loved" Barb

Marci, what a lovely post, thank you and blessings to you. Barb

Michele, You are in the right place to get info and help. The people here are so wonderfully supportive and can help guide you. My best wishes go to you and your family as you start your journey. Barb