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agreed Reader, agreed

thanks Wayne some of that music you shared recently has helped, as has the normalcy of just being here with all y'all

yes Sir, 13 days younger than the twins, thanks to You and tim for everything yes, Number One Son is going. Phil's employer doesn't extend bereavement leave when it's nephew and He has no more vacation days to take

thank you tim, you've been so wonderful to listen to me rant and rave it's meant so much, more than i have words to tell you xoxo

i’m angry and hurt, and need to get this off my chest. People will tell you that death is a part of life, it’s all part of the circle of life. Well, they’re full of crap. Death is death. And it sucks. Doesn’t matter who it is, if you lose someone you love, it sucks. Like Great Aunt Betty, the one who would sneak you that candy you loved at the family reunion—it’s a loss and it hurts. A nephew with leukemia—hurts like a punch to the gut. A nephew was hit by a car, while he was in the crosswalk? Almost unbearable pain. Very recently, a few people i know here lost family members. It was hard for them. They were both sudden. Not that having advanced warning for an impending death, makes it any easier. i mean, we all know those stories; Uncle Frank diagnosed with whatever, so everyone starts “preparing” that he’ll pass soon. Nope, doesn’t help to have that time to what, wrap your mind around it? No, don’t think so. Loss is hard, nothing really makes it easier. i have had two losses in as many weeks. My family is shattered. My brother and sister both have lost sons. One niece has lost her big brother, another niece and nephew have lost a cousin and a brother. my own youngest son will have to attend his third memorial for a peer. A peer, someone his own age, not for an elderly relative, but a person in their prime. Of my sister’s step son, someone said, “He’s in a better place.” Hell, he was in a pretty good place! Good job, a beautiful wife, and the most adorable 3-year-old son. They said similar things about my brother’s son. He died in an accident on his very first day at university. His. Very. First. Day. He was 19. He was in a very good place already. i’m angry, hurt, all of those things. Grief is very different for everyone, and that’s ok. Right now, i’m stuck in anger and hurt. i need to work past this, a little anyway, since i’m going to have to be the big sister, the oldest child, next week and do all the social niceties. Go hug someone and let them know you love them. thanks @Mikiesboy you are the best

hello Sirs hello all @rickproehl, thanks again for the encouragement i'm off to the dentist for what i hope is the last time this year have a wonderful morning y'all

good night Sirs good night all sleep well, see you tomorrow

g'night rick sorry the drinks were a dud see you tomorrow

yes Sir it sure does

good evening Sir good to hear that it's been a good day

it hasn't been an easy beginning, has it? our intrepid travelers still have a way to go, both geographically and in terms of their relationship well done, tim

thanks rick it's been a long journey how's the football game volunteering?

hello Sirs, hello all after a very rough couple of weeks, we had some good news today i took Phil to the eye doctor, and BOTH eyes have improved, He didn't need the injections at all! the doctor wants to see Him again in 6 weeks! i'll be around a bit tonight, hope everyone is well

i have said the same thing to tim as i did the beta reading for him Sir

morning Sirs & everyone @Mikiesboy & @rickproehl thanks for the encouraging words today

working on it, hope yours is good too

thank you tim xoxo thank You Michael Sir, & Mac Sir, thank you all for being my friends

i'm so sorry that your family has to go through this rick, it's a wonderful thing that you can be there for your brother my thoughts are with you during this difficult time

terrific AAA Carlos! nice to hear that these new authors are finding GA to be welcoming! welcome @James Carnarvon, @GabrielCaldwell, @Mac Rountree & @btaoc1963!

morning rick. hope yours is good too

good night Sirs and friends time to brush my teeth and hair and get ready for bed sleep well, hope to see you all tomorrow

it's good to take time and meditate on those things that worry us g'night rick, sleep well

thanks rick , thanks everyone we've all been working really hard and it was nice to hear from the GM that we had done well

good morning! a good news email in my inbox today... we've had our highest billing month since we opened this location in 2011! have a good day y'all!