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Online shanlung

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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2012, 08:00:30 PM »
Terrible news of your mom.

I have kicked Old Nic  for Two incredible months, three wonderful weeks, one luvly day, 10 bloody hours, 31 misc minutes and 24 odd seconds of cold turkey . 4286 stinking cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,036.22. Life saved: 2 weeks, 21 hours, 10 minutes

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Offline SteveS

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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2012, 02:31:00 AM »
Sorry to hear of your troubles and those of your mother, but sometimes change is what is required.
Do what you need to do to take care of YOU.  The rest will work itself out.
Prayers for your mother.
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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #17 on: April 19, 2012, 04:20:03 AM »
 ^^wave^^ David

Take really, really good care of you...you count...

I can't keep up either..and I am a newbie..go figure...I do what Mike suggested..."just take what I want and leave the rest" and as a newbie if someone misses a milestone or anniversary of mine...weeeelllll I will not take personally.. ;D  It can and will happen...doesn't change the fact that I reached it and if I really do want acknowledgement then I can always send them a PM as a not so subtle reminder   """lmao"""

Sorry to hear about your mum...but do take care of you...

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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #18 on: April 19, 2012, 06:25:10 AM »
Not taking things personally is such a crucial life lesson, and not just on this forum. But it's a safe place to learn it, and I admit I struggle sometimes with it.
With all the newbies filling up this place, maybe we should give elle a heads up in a pm a couple days before, as I'm sure it's hard to keep track of all the milestones around here!
Congratulations everyone! WE'RE DOING IT And Icandothis, you're name is quickly changing to IAMdoingthis :)
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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #19 on: April 19, 2012, 07:15:59 AM »
((((David))))) I am so sorry about your mom I hope she will find the strength to get up again.

I am glad you are still positive, remember on the end of the tunnel there is a light.

just please keep us updated, cause we care about you.

big bear hugs ::hpb::
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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #20 on: April 19, 2012, 09:17:17 AM »
David, I'm so sorry about your mom.  My mother fell and broke her hip at 87 years old.  She had been a heavy smoker for decades and was so frail that they didn't dare do the surgery to fix it.  She contracted pneumonia and lasted only one week.  I'm so glad that your mom's doctors were able to fix her hip and I hope that she will be encouraged to get up and get around.  It's so important.

I do hardly anything, but I still can't keep up with this busy, busy group.  It's overwhelming!! Besides, everyone else says it so much better than I can.

For a catcher to throw someone out at second is quite a feat and you have every right to be proud!

Good luck on this next phase of your life.  Even when changes are for the better it's always stressful getting there. 

Hugs to you, David!    {{{hug}}}
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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #21 on: April 20, 2012, 06:39:53 PM »
So so much going on. You are a fine son and fine father. Hugs to you.

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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #22 on: May 24, 2012, 09:34:16 PM »
Mom passed away Sunday nite.
I guess a blood clot.
She spent the last week in ICU struggling to breath (COPD - Emphesyma).
During that week, she made peace with everyone she needed to.
In the week since she's been memorialized in grand fashion.
Watching her die was very sad.
Celebrating her life, incredible.
I watched her draw her last breaths.
Damn nurse left her on her back too long.
Maybe did us a favor.
We had be spent the last week at the hospital.
She refused to let go......
So glad we quit.
I don't want to put my kids through that.......
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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #23 on: May 24, 2012, 11:36:28 PM »
I want to express my deepest sympathy and support in this painful time. Wishing you great strength and courage in the days ahead.

Bless your mother's soul, may she rest in peace.

Remember, She'll be at every one of those little league games, and she'll certainly be there to offer strength and support for you :)

Peace

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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #24 on: May 25, 2012, 03:10:43 AM »
David...my sincerest and deepest sympathy to you and your family...  {{{hug}}} {{{hug}}}
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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #25 on: May 25, 2012, 03:22:11 AM »
She is now in a better place and no longer in pain.

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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #26 on: May 25, 2012, 03:32:18 AM »
Her pain is over David.

You are right.  Its a good thing we quit.  Its not just the struggle we would go through at life's end, but the pain of our children having to watch that struggle.

May you be at peace.

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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #27 on: May 25, 2012, 05:32:05 AM »
Hey dude,

You taught me something very valuable to keep repeating to myself, and it's my turn to return the favor:  "Trudge on, my friend.  Trudge on.  Nothing lasts forever."

You and your family are always in my prayers.

Man hugs, my friend.
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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #28 on: May 25, 2012, 06:34:59 AM »
David I am so sorry for your loss, someone sent this to me when my Mother passed and Iam passing it on to you.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.


         Do not stand at my grave and weep
         I am not there.  I do not sleep

         I am a thousand winds that blow
         I am the diamond glint on the snow

         I am the sunlight on ripened grain
         I am the gentle autumn rain

         When you wake in the morning hush
         I am the swift, uplifting rush
         of quiet birds in circling flight
         I am the soft starlight at night

         Do not stand at my grave and weep
         I am not there.  I do not sleep.
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Re: Can't get caught up......
« Reply #29 on: May 25, 2012, 06:36:19 AM »
My thoughts and prayers are with you David and your family..  So sorry for your loss...
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