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nieciez
Guest
I hope you had a smooth trip though I know that had to be hard with the tight schedule...been thinking of you all weekend with your Dad's funeral and worries for the Tall Dude. Hugs to you all.
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popcorn
Guest
Yes I have been thinking of you and your family all weekend also. Hope you don't have too bad a case of jet lag.
Liz
Liz
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H2O babe
Guest
I've also checked safe harbor several times for an update BJ - drop us a line when you can.
K.
K.
C
conniecat
Guest
I have been worried, too. Are you OK?
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seamom
Guest
Me too!
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Mgram
Guest
Great minds think alike........yep, BJ you have been on my mind all weekend, also. Hope that your Dad's service was all that you meant for it to be and that you found Mike in good shape when you arrived home.
B
bostongal
Guest
Hope you are not travelling in our bad weather today and that all went as well as it could.
=hug
Meg
=hug
Meg
C
Cruise cutie
Guest
Talked to Judy today on the way home from Hartford..the funeral went well, Mike is Good, and she is EXHAUSTED but doing alright..trying to get some rest.. going to be low key today.. and =hug from me for her.... ...Joanne
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popcorn
Guest
Thanks Joanne for the report. Hugs to Judy.
Liz
Liz
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GloBug
Guest
I've been checking too. Glad you talked to her and thanks for letting us know.
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reggae
Guest
Thanks for posting for Judy, CC. I've been worried about her. Hope things calm down some for her now, and Mike continues to improve.
Prayers and hugs for Judy...
Prayers and hugs for Judy...
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nieciez
Guest
Thanks Joanne for the note....I am sure she is just beat!
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Lisa63
Guest
Thank you, Joanne. =hug
B
BostonsJ
Guest
Morning everyone. Thank you for asking. Yes I made it to Boston and then home again 24 hours later. The service was exactly what we wanted. I had planned it all and prepared all of the materials from here and carried everything from Denver to Boston. I still made it with only an overnighter and no checked bags. That was a first for me. The minister my sister mortuary chose was exceptional his words quite comforting. There were quite a few people in attendance about 75 I would guess. I guess I came home and I'm just numb and exhausted. I slept most of the day yesterday.
Mike isn't driving yet, so I drove to the bus terminal. Wouldn't you know it started to blow very heavy snow just before I left. On the highway the speeds were down to 25 all the way there. And we did have to de-ice. My brother picked me up at the airport at 5:30am with a cup of coffee in hand for me, dropped me at Audra's house. I had a terrible seat on the plane and didn't sleep a wink. I had enough time to shower and dry my hair get dressed and they picked me up to head to the funeral home. My older sister had arrived from FLA the night before. After the service we had people over to Audra's for a small reception and then at 4:30pm Trish my older sister headed to Providence for the airport and me to Boston. There was an accident on the way and we were stuck for over an hour on the highway, The MA Pike is so unpredictable I always give myself 3 hours to get there. I made the mistake of eating at the airport and was ill on the plane. I should have know better. But I had a good seat and I absolutely crashed inbetween bouts of illness. We landed 20 minutes early which allowed me to run for the 10:45 bus which I made. Otherwise it would have been 11:45. But the bus is not an express route it stops at 6 stops in downtown so I guess I arrived at the terminal at 12:10 am Sunday and it was just beginning to snow again. I dragged into the house and Mike was in bed but waiting for me.
Mike has been doing well. He is very weak still and tired but he is holding his own and trying to move a little more each day. He has a doctor's appt on Friday and I think he needs his meds tweaked, I hope they do. But all in all he is doing well the edema all gone except for a small amount in his feet, and his breathing easier.
What a remarkable time the Mingo Dude and I have been through, and then me with Daddy. I don't know why it all piled on at the same time, but you know what they say what doesn't kill you will make you stronger. I'm waiting for the stronger to hit after some of the exhaustion leaves my body.
I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is difficult for me to even think of the Holidays. Mike and I will be here and will have a tree.. The only gifts I'm buying this year are for the kidlets, and I'm sending a check to Audra to do the shopping, I'm just too tired to do it myself this year. What matters most is that the kids have a nice Christmas. When I left Kaan said to me Grammy tomorrow? Meaning where are you going will you e here tomorrow? I felt bad leaving he just didn't understand.
Thank You all for your warm wished. I'm overjoyed about Mike coming along slowly but numb about Daddy still. It will take some time and we will bounce back slowly this was a hard hit for all of us.
Hugs...
Mike isn't driving yet, so I drove to the bus terminal. Wouldn't you know it started to blow very heavy snow just before I left. On the highway the speeds were down to 25 all the way there. And we did have to de-ice. My brother picked me up at the airport at 5:30am with a cup of coffee in hand for me, dropped me at Audra's house. I had a terrible seat on the plane and didn't sleep a wink. I had enough time to shower and dry my hair get dressed and they picked me up to head to the funeral home. My older sister had arrived from FLA the night before. After the service we had people over to Audra's for a small reception and then at 4:30pm Trish my older sister headed to Providence for the airport and me to Boston. There was an accident on the way and we were stuck for over an hour on the highway, The MA Pike is so unpredictable I always give myself 3 hours to get there. I made the mistake of eating at the airport and was ill on the plane. I should have know better. But I had a good seat and I absolutely crashed inbetween bouts of illness. We landed 20 minutes early which allowed me to run for the 10:45 bus which I made. Otherwise it would have been 11:45. But the bus is not an express route it stops at 6 stops in downtown so I guess I arrived at the terminal at 12:10 am Sunday and it was just beginning to snow again. I dragged into the house and Mike was in bed but waiting for me.
Mike has been doing well. He is very weak still and tired but he is holding his own and trying to move a little more each day. He has a doctor's appt on Friday and I think he needs his meds tweaked, I hope they do. But all in all he is doing well the edema all gone except for a small amount in his feet, and his breathing easier.
What a remarkable time the Mingo Dude and I have been through, and then me with Daddy. I don't know why it all piled on at the same time, but you know what they say what doesn't kill you will make you stronger. I'm waiting for the stronger to hit after some of the exhaustion leaves my body.
I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is difficult for me to even think of the Holidays. Mike and I will be here and will have a tree.. The only gifts I'm buying this year are for the kidlets, and I'm sending a check to Audra to do the shopping, I'm just too tired to do it myself this year. What matters most is that the kids have a nice Christmas. When I left Kaan said to me Grammy tomorrow? Meaning where are you going will you e here tomorrow? I felt bad leaving he just didn't understand.
Thank You all for your warm wished. I'm overjoyed about Mike coming along slowly but numb about Daddy still. It will take some time and we will bounce back slowly this was a hard hit for all of us.
Hugs...
N
nieciez
Guest
Good to see you back Judy. Now try and rest up and regain your strength....our prayers continue for you, Mike and your whole family.
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GloBug
Guest
Judy, you and Mike have been through so much. Christmas wishes that this is the end of it, and that you do find some joy this holiday. Go snuggle up with the Tall One, and give each other the strength you both need. Prayers continue.
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popcorn
Guest
Good of you to post Judy. And glad that you have decided to let Audra do the shopping for the kidlets this year. That way she can get the correct sizes. That is what we used to do when Sandra lived in Ontario and we were in BC. And cheaper too - postal rates are outrageous!
Glad that the big dude is doing better you will both feel better when he sees the doctor.
Rest easy.
Liz
Glad that the big dude is doing better you will both feel better when he sees the doctor.
Rest easy.
Liz
A
audrey
Guest
thanks for checking in I was worried I did not read anywhere that you went to Boston. Rest up and tell Mike we send him our best.
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Mgram
Guest
Judy, it will take time for you to absorb and deal with all that has happened in the past few weeks. I have faith in you that take the time to grieve, to remember the good times and cherish all of the time spent with your dad. Then you will be able to look to the future.
Sending you plenty of good thoughts and prayers.
Pat
Sending you plenty of good thoughts and prayers.
Pat
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KathyC
Guest
Glad to see that everything went as well as it could considering the circumstances. Without question you have to be near total exhaustion from work, stress, travel, & now grief. Hope that Mike continues to show steady improvement & that you can get some rest or else you will be the one in the hospital next.
