Hey friends! Whew! What a busy day for me! Helped distribute See's candy--part of 6th gr. fundraising, then worked in the Santa Shop. Don't know if I told you girls about it, but it's a little shop that we opened at the school for kids to come buy gifts for their family members. It's really cool--the kids are digging it!! Worked at the school from 8-3:15... all volunteer... told them I was going to start demanding teachers pay for working those kinds of hours! ROFL... We're having a winter craft bazaar on Saturday, and the 6th gr. are in charge of the food. So the bazaar is PTA (which I'm a member of), and I'm responsible for the school apparel--which will be out on Sat. also. Then 6th grade is doing popcorn, pizza/drinks, and a bake sale (and this was all my brilliant idea). So, once again, I seem to have put myself in a pretty busy predicament! We're having a Santa there on Sat, too! Should be fun, but it's lots of work--especially when I'm sick. I do feel much better, but I still have a terrible cough and some congestion, so I am still sick. I'll be happy when Sat. is over! Ok, enough about me.....



Hannah S--Good luck with your Saying lots of prayers for NOAF!!



Hannah D--Thanks for the NOAF vibes! *hugs* The year of the ox.... sure does sound better than a rat, doesn't it? lol.... Hope the ox is for us all!!



Polly--Your emotions and feelings are completely understandable! You have every right to feel robbed, angry, bitter, sad, lonely... the list could go on and on! Allow yourself to feel ALL of that--it's the only way to begin the healing process. While I'm sure Christmas will be an emotional one for us all (my angel should've been 3 1/2 mo's old this Christmas), you will make it through.... one day at a time (thanks, Angel!). Each day will get easier and easier... then some days you'll break down... and that's ok, too.... it's all part of the healing process. I'm glad that you've found us here--please know we're all here for you--don't ever feel bad about venting to us! *hugs*



smi--



tempus & --Big *hugs* for you!! Thinking of you!



plc-- Love ya! *kiss*



issy--I wish I could turn my brain off enough to meditate! I've tried... really hard.... I remember I would try to imagine a piece of white paper.... then in the back of my mind this little voice says, "does the paper have lines on it?" Grrr! It's so frustrating--but it's a true story! My mind just won't stop! lol.... I'm glad that it worked so well for you!