howdy everyone.
barbara- sorry your mom managed the insensitive comment award. hopefully it is the winner of the contest and there are no others. folks just don't think sometimes. i put myself in that group - i said something stupid to a colleague the other day about his illness. i hope he is the forgiving type. that said, i had another friend say to me at a party he is so glad we are having a girl because there are too many boys in our group of friends already. i wanted to burst into tears or punch him, but instead i told him that i counted one too few. he didnt mean it, i am sure, but it hurts just the same. big hugs.
cece- hope your dtd does some christmas magic.

i'm wishing the best for each and every one of you during this difficult time, and sending the biggest, most obnoxious hugs along too. i know in my heart that our angels are with us and are holding our chins and kissing our tears as we wish they were here to open presents and tell tall stories to. love to each of you, xxoom