I tried to be a good daughter. He deserved the very best. I wish I could have given him more years to live but I treasure those last few weeks with him. Thank you so much for thinking of us.

Hey Stranger. I have really been out of touch. Are you doing okay? I really do hope that we can get together for lunch or something the next time we come through. As I said, I don't feel like you really got to meet me and I would like to change that. I think it is wonderful all the encouragement you give these women who have gone through all the mess you have gone through. You are right, anything we can do to save one woman from the nightmare of numerous surgeries done by the wrong Drs is worth it. I hope you are enjoying yourself this summer. It isn't as hot as usual is it? Last summer we had tons of days that were 100 plus and this summer I don't think it has broken 100 yet. Take care of you. Love, Jan

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm having a rough time keeping my spirits up these days. The waiting game is getting on my nerves.

I agree with Butterflytc.... HOW COOL is this, huh? So glad it worked out that you got to meet. Mary

Just a quick note to say hi! Hope you and Jan are finally able to meet up. Enjoy hugs butterflytc

It looks like we will be coming down this week or at least Cory will if I am not well. We have to take back my MIL's SIL on Thursday or Friday, we don't know yet. She has to drive her mom back up here in her mom's car so she needs a way back and since we were going anyway. We will make plans to get together while we are there instead of trying to figure out a time on the way back. We never can plan a time to leave. They are not big on planning anything and I am the an@l planner from h*ll. LOL Wasn't sure if they would star that word out. Someone wrote "pinprick" and they starred out pr!ck because she wrote it as two words. Wow, there are so many legitimate uses for that word too.

Thank you for everything! You are so sweet. I have been in such a vile mood for unknown reasons that it was probably best. We are coming back down this week if I am at all able to go. I love it there and really want to meet you. I am still trying to get together with Teresa and she just lives 20 minutes up the road. It is just very hard to plan for anything these days. Everything seems to be on a "see how I feel" schedule and I hate that. I used to be such a planner and SOOOOO punctual. Oh well, our ability to adapt is what makes us such a strong species right? I will call you by Wed or Thurs to let you know what is going on. Can't wait, Jan

Thanks for your response. You are right, we will know soon enough. I appreciate your kind words and wish you the best.

Just a quick note to say hi! I hate it that I am so busy checking on the sick people that I don't have as much time to drop notes to my "well" friends. I am still hoping that we can meet in Chattanooga one of these days. I want to go down next week some time and I am going to tell Cory we are going to plan the trip around when you can meet us. It would be easier if we could meet either going to Cleveland or coming back from Cleveland since we have to go right through there. No point in wasting gas, although getting to meet you would be well worth it. I hope all is well in your world. Take care of you. Jan

Thank you for everything! Hey Chris!! I hope you are doing well. I don't know where that idea came from but it was fun. I am glad you enjoyed it. Take care of you. Jan

You're in my thoughts all the time, but especially today. Just wanted to say Hi and let you know that I was thinking of you. Love Chris

thanks chris, that was a necklace I made for my nieces first communion. Hugs ButterflyTc

Just a quick note to say hi. thanks for the note chris, I did not get to Florida yet as I ended up in the hospital for a few weeks (long story) its in my journal if interested. We rescheduled the trip and I leave on the 21st of May, return 4th of June. fingers crossed get over a cold here, and off the ground to Sunshine State! Good to hear from you again! hope your well. Hugs butterflytc

Just a quick note to say hi! We will probably be coming to Chattanooga in a few weeks and would love to meet you now that I am better. I will let you know when we are coming. It will definitely be on a Thurs/Fri. I hope you are well and I am sorry I have not been in touch. These little notes are great though and I should use them more.

Thank you for the good trip wishes, I am very excited to finally get the o.k to travel. leave on Monday and won't be back until May 5th. until then you take care Chris love butterfly Tc

Thanks for the notes of encouragement during my recovery (slow but getting there) Chris, hope your well these days. I am very behind on the message boards now, but hoping to get caught up with my neighbors' soon. ((hugs)) butterflytc

You deserve a big bear hug! Pretty cool huh?!! You sent it correctly Chris only rec'd it once. Thanks for the kind words, as soon as I get the staples out I will be able to sit at the comp and catch up with everyone. Need to heal soon as I am leaving for Florida on April 14th and will be gone til May 5th. Don't have lap top so want to make sure all of you remember me while I am away lol bye now butterflytc