I've gotten three quilts done this weekend, hoping to get a couple of more finished since they're only baby quilts. Of course that depends on getting the laundry and yet more dishes finished. Went to Mass this morning and lit a candle for Jen and the kids as well as Gerry's soul, although I'm quite sure he's already in Heaven. Weird sort of weekend, it seems as if I've lost a family member without ever having known him, a bit like when we lost Josh over at Lucianne. Anyone else feel that way? Mrs. Cow
I do. I've been feeling that way all weekend. It's like we were all connected with Jen and Gerry. We were praying and trying to give Jen support and she was updating us throughout. When he passed, it's as if we all were hit.
When Josh died, it happened so quickly. It was such a shock. And he was the one who interacted with us directly. I remember thinking that it couldn't be true because I had just gotten an email from him.
Of course, with both of them, those in their families feel the pain so much more and have to deal with the day-to-day consequences while we get on with our lives. I don't mean to compare our sadness with their agony.
It is different in this cyberspace world, isn't it? I just hope that those families we touch in this way feel our love and that it helps somehow. Otherwise, I feel so helpless.
Yes I do feel that way. I'm having trouble posting much as I don't want to lightly skim over his passing. I mean, how is Cain winning a too-early, skewed FL straw poll--or Michael Moore's stupidity and Zippy's blabbering on somewhere (today, it's Seattle)--more important than missing Gerry and understanding Jen's feelings?
With Josh, one of the first notices posted was something about his being ill, but it was worded in such a way that made alarm bells go off in my head. Of course, I didn't know he was passing away at that time, but I didn't want to just gabble on about the vagaries of politics until those bells stopped ringing and I knew what was going on. Of course, then we had to mourn. This time is like that, too. I think Gerry was our age Mrs. Cow...
My heart aches for Jen. Today is the day she tells her children that their Daddy is in Heaven. I can't imagine how hard that will be. Special prayers for them today.
You have all expressed my feelings,exactly! So I won't try to add to that except to say I will continue to pray for Jen and her family.
I thought I'd check in early today as I'm off to work. They're laying off people right and left at the Hanford site. Even though these jobs were from stimulus money, I think it is hard for people to be terminated from work, even if they know it is coming.
I work at the Battelle in Richland, WA, and we are monitoring the terming workers who have worked around radiation zones, to make sure they didn't receive any exposure while they were here.
Today, I would rather be home getting my scrapebooking supplies organized for a fun weekend in Spokane, which is coming up soon. It will be so nice to have a few days off to spend with my crafty friends, just working away, wearing our sweats, and definitely not wearing makeup!
Nevertheless, I am so thankful to have a job, especially since hubby's jobsite was down last week due to a computer hacker that closed down their entire company for over a week. He is not getting paid for the time he was home, so I really can use this overtime pay.
Most of all, I am thankful for all of my blessings, and know that in the blink of an eye, it can all change. I guess it is good to stop and smell the roses, and call that friend who I've been meaning to call next week, or whenever.
I will close now and wish all of you a lovely Sunday, and will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you so much, Paget. I feel better when we're able to talk about it. You've been missed around here--I'll pray that you hold on to your job (Pollywog is just managing at hers) she turned 71 a couple of weeks ago... Gregoire cancelled my $#%@!* health insurance, so I am headed this week to find a new doctor..sigh. Yes, today is a good day to count our blessings. Zippy being in Seattle today isn't one of them!
He's coming our way tomorrow, unfortunately. We really have to get a new President. The way this one is going, we'll be lucky to have a country at all when he's done with the office!
I've gotten three quilts done this weekend, hoping to get a couple of more finished since they're only baby quilts. Of course that depends on getting the laundry and yet more dishes finished. Went to Mass this morning and lit a candle for Jen and the kids as well as Gerry's soul, although I'm quite sure he's already in Heaven. Weird sort of weekend, it seems as if I've lost a family member without ever having known him, a bit like when we lost Josh over at Lucianne. Anyone else feel that way?
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I do. I've been feeling that way all weekend. It's like we were all connected with Jen and Gerry. We were praying and trying to give Jen support and she was updating us throughout. When he passed, it's as if we all were hit.
ReplyDeleteWhen Josh died, it happened so quickly. It was such a shock. And he was the one who interacted with us directly. I remember thinking that it couldn't be true because I had just gotten an email from him.
Of course, with both of them, those in their families feel the pain so much more and have to deal with the day-to-day consequences while we get on with our lives. I don't mean to compare our sadness with their agony.
It is different in this cyberspace world, isn't it? I just hope that those families we touch in this way feel our love and that it helps somehow. Otherwise, I feel so helpless.
Yes I do feel that way. I'm having trouble posting much as I don't want to lightly skim over his passing. I mean, how is Cain winning a too-early, skewed FL straw poll--or Michael Moore's stupidity and Zippy's blabbering on somewhere (today, it's Seattle)--more important than missing Gerry and understanding Jen's feelings?
ReplyDeleteWith Josh, one of the first notices posted was something about his being ill, but it was worded in such a way that made alarm bells go off in my head. Of course, I didn't know he was passing away at that time, but I didn't want to just gabble on about the vagaries of politics until those bells stopped ringing and I knew what was going on. Of course, then we had to mourn. This time is like that, too. I think Gerry was our age Mrs. Cow...
My heart aches for Jen. Today is the day she tells her children that their Daddy is in Heaven. I can't imagine how hard that will be. Special prayers for them today.
ReplyDeleteGood morning everyone,
ReplyDeleteYou have all expressed my feelings,exactly! So I won't try to add to that except to say I will continue to pray for Jen and her family.
I thought I'd check in early today as I'm off to work. They're laying off people right and left at the Hanford site. Even though these jobs were from stimulus money, I think it is hard for people to be terminated from work, even if they know it is coming.
I work at the Battelle in Richland, WA, and we are monitoring the terming workers who have worked around radiation zones, to make sure they didn't receive any exposure while they were here.
Today, I would rather be home getting my scrapebooking supplies organized for a fun weekend in Spokane, which is coming up soon. It will be so nice to have a few days off to spend with my crafty friends, just working away, wearing our sweats, and definitely not wearing makeup!
Nevertheless, I am so thankful to have a job, especially since hubby's jobsite was down last week due to a computer hacker that closed down their entire company for over a week. He is not getting paid for the time he was home, so I really can use this overtime pay.
Most of all, I am thankful for all of my blessings, and know that in the blink of an eye, it can all change. I guess it is good to stop and smell the roses, and call that friend who I've been meaning to call next week, or whenever.
I will close now and wish all of you a lovely Sunday, and will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you so much, Paget. I feel better when we're able to talk about it. You've been missed around here--I'll pray that you hold on to your job (Pollywog is just managing at hers) she turned 71 a couple of weeks ago... Gregoire cancelled my $#%@!* health insurance, so I am headed this week to find a new doctor..sigh. Yes, today is a good day to count our blessings. Zippy being in Seattle today isn't one of them!
ReplyDeleteHe's coming our way tomorrow, unfortunately. We really have to get a new President. The way this one is going, we'll be lucky to have a country at all when he's done with the office!
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