I'll be away for a few days attending a funeral in Ohio. My father's brother, the youngest and last of the three Helmbock boys, died late Tuesday night from complications of congestive heart failure.
I will be sure to tell you about him sometime.
It will be even harder than usual, as he made my mother's last few months somewhat more difficult, but he and his wife have been an integral, loving part of my life since I was born. I want to show respect, and I want to give her a big hug.
Money has been tight, but we found a way to fund the trip. We're down several thousand from delayed reimbursements for work travel, but there are ways. And next month, we'll be caught up again.
Meanwhile, it'll be a long drive with my husband and Leonard Cohen, a chance to give my brother his blue bowls, and another final goodbye to an old friend.
Keep me in your thoughts, please. I won't be online until sometime next week.
(And Olivia, I'll have to call you from the road. )
Sara
[ December 17, 2004, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: Sara Sasse ]
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
Big hugs to you, both of you.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*hugs* I'll be thinking of you. Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :
(((Sara)))
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
I'm sorry for your loss. Take care, and we'll all be thinking of you.
space opera
Posted by Tatiana (Member # 6776) on :
<<<<<<<<<<<<<Sara>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Go well, Sara. And return well.
(((((Sara)))))
Posted by Alucard... (Member # 4924) on :
Peace be with you, Sara.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
*hugs*
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
Thanks so much. Take care, all. I'll let you know when I get back.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
((Sara))
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
*hugs*
I hope your trip is as good as it can be Sara, given the circumstances.
Have a happy Christmas (or general holiday if Christmas isn't your thing) as well. Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Oh, Sara, I'm so sorry.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Have peace.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
((((Sara))))
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
Take care. {{{{{{{Sara}}}}}}}}
(Olivia, please let her know we're thinking about her)
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
(((Sara)))
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Sara, I am sorry for your loss.
I know from my own experiences that sometimes family members can really drop the ball regarding the way they treat other members, but it doesn't change the fact that they are family and that you love them. Just remember all the good things he did for you and all the good memories you have of him.
I hope it goes as well as can be expected for something like this.
In our thoughts and prayers....
Rob and Jenni
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Thoughts and prayers and good wishes and good vibes.
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
*hugs Sara*
Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :
((((Sara))))
Posted by DocCoyote (Member # 5612) on :
Peace to you and your family, Sara.
Lisa
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
(((Sara))) May you're trip be a safe one.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Sara, I'm sorry. (((((Sara))))) I'll be thinking a lot about you and your family. There's not much more to say...
Posted by dread pirate romany (Member # 6869) on :
((((sara)))) Hugs to you.....
Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
((((((((Sara))))))))))) Love you,
I'll be sure to tell her that you guys are all thinking of her.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
((((hugs)))))
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
((Sara))
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
(((Sara & family)))
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
Be well, Sara.
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Sara, I wish you a safe drive and a peaceful heart.
Posted by ginette (Member # 852) on :
Strength and a safe journey.
(((Sara)))
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Sara, I'm very sorry for your loss. You are most definitely in my thoughts.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
*Hugs* I somehow missed this before. Thinking of you too!
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And next month, we'll be caught up again.![[Wave]](graemlins/wave.gif)
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Big hugs to you, both of you.