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Tacoma Mike · Feb 29, 2024

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Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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As you say, “Words don’t do it”. Thank You for sharing.

TomYotaNH · Feb 29, 2024

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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My prayers are with you today.

Charlie Too · Feb 29, 2024

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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Thoughts and prayers for you..

Charlie Too · Feb 29, 2024

Good morning. Happy Leap Year.

jwctaco · Feb 29, 2024

My nieces birthday today, I think she’s like 8

NHmachinist · Feb 29, 2024

Good morning

vssman · Feb 29, 2024

Good morning

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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I’m sorry. Prayers for you and Holli today.

Marty65 · Feb 29, 2024

Good morning everybody!

Pointeman · Feb 29, 2024

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing. I wish there were words…

Marty65 · Feb 29, 2024

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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I am so sorry everyone is right there aren’t any words.

Cwopinger · Feb 29, 2024

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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Thought and prayers to you

Cwopinger · Feb 29, 2024

Morning everybody

US Marine · Feb 29, 2024

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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Thoughts and prayers sent

US Marine · Feb 29, 2024

Good Morning everyone

Have a great day

BarcelonaTom67 · Feb 29, 2024

Good morning all. A frosty cold morning here today, down to almost 20* overnight, now about 35* at 10:00.

CVYota · Feb 29, 2024

Morning all

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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Every parents worst nightmare.

My good friend lost his kid right around his 21st birthday, an undiagnosed heart problem. Kid was an active backpacker. I had known the kid for 9 years and felt the loss but I can't begin to understand what my friend has and still goes through.

Thank you for sharing and talk to us anytime.

MTgirl · Feb 29, 2024

jwctaco · Feb 29, 2024

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Make sure you have enough TP, be safe Weesa

MTgirl · Feb 29, 2024

sdk1968 said: ↑

Well its 4am... Can't sleep.

multiple reasons. Poppy's surgery was a little more complicated than they thought. She's hurting pretty bad, so here on the couch with her. She cant have anything till 6am. Hope she will drink some water then & maybe some probiotic yogurt along with her first dose of meds.

Other reason is I'm kinda up in my feelings a bit. Every year at this time is tough, especially on leap years as it is the actual day. This day 24 years ago our first born Daughter Holli died from a brain bleed. She was 9. It had been a long road with many surgery's & health issues. This just happened out of the blue & totally unexpected. It wasn't quick or painless for her. Still tough to deal with. Words just don't cut it. People always tell you to be thankful for the time you did have. While that's what you should do.... Words are easy. They still don't cover any part of having your child die in your arms.
The only people who truly understand this are people who have went thru it. Even then? Unless you were actively involved & close with your child... It just doesn't seem to be the same. This is of course the perspective of someone who was verses how someone else may feel. One never knows how someone else feels in these situations. Unfortunately this is not a small club. Over the years I've come to meet many parents who have gone thru this. When you go thru this you can usually see that hurt in another parents eyes if they have been thru it. It's just something that you learn to read in someone. It crushes you in a way that many just never get over. Other people can move on.

I have been blessed with 2 more wonderful daughters since then. It's a given that they have never been taken for granted or under appreciated in any way. Neither was the sister they didn't get to meet.
It's hard to explain to them how you feel. Even though they are both adults & have seen close relatives die..... Just not the same. Even now at 55 & 24 years later, words just don't do it.

Gonna try to regain my typical stone face expression before anyone wakes up. Hug your kids & rub on your dogs. There are no guarantees how many more times you will get to. Be thankful for the ones you get.
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Can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like to go through something like that. Never take your health for granted

MTgirl · Feb 29, 2024

jwctaco said: ↑

Make sure you have enough TP, be safe Weesa
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Got a whole Costco pack in the garage!
But I’m more concerned with the “widespread power outages expected” part. I only have electric heat in my new place.

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