You guys are all so amazing and I just can't say enough how blessed I am to have found this site. You all of course really get it because you are living it and I am someone who feels really great when my thoughts/fears/anger/etc. is validated and you validate me!!!!
I am already seeing the other people step-up and help, we are really blessed to have this happen while we live in an area that I grew up in. Old friends and people I thought of as acquaintances only are the ones really stepping up. And of course family is doing great.
Liz - I remember all the people that were there for me and dad when mom was sick. Then we had the funeral and then never see them again. One of the friends - her best friend of 45 years (I'm 35) who I thought would still care about me and dad - yeah right. Didn't call or visit, didn't return our calls, didn't come ot my wedding shower, weddding, baby shower, etc. My mom had thrown all three of her chhildren both wedding and baby showers because they were such good friends. Sometimes people in life just suck!!
But hey, I digress again. The kids are off for the weekend and Dan and I are having some couple time, resting, and I did some "fun" shopping. So I really feel rejuvenated and ready to face a new week of doing it all again.
Thanks again everybody!!!!! And especially you Jim - I always smile/laugh when I read your posts and it's great to have you back. Even though I'm still new you seem like the glue here that holds alot of people together.