To: Naomi who wrote (204672 ) 3/15/2011 2:15:18 AM From: KLP 2 Recommendations Respond to of 225578 Dear Naomi....NO WONDER you have been on my mind so much! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's passing, and that of your friend. I can well imagine that both of those events has taken some of the wind from your own sails, and know that with some rest, you'll be back to your usual self. What a beautiful little ceremony that was, from the sounds of your description. And you are right....you have years of memories of you and your sister together, and that will really help you. I have seen the balloons and in fact, participated in one ceremony like that. It is a wonderful and uplifting feeling. Your niece sounds like a wonderful lady...and smart too....how did she know that we all like 'desserts first'....<ggg> My upper spine surgery of 4 months ago is doing much better in healing than did the first one, but this one is much more painful as far as recovery is concerned. I can do quite a few things as I've always done (except have eyes in the back of my head...(another grin)...but little things like today...several errands, then the big one...going to Costco and pushing a heavy cart around. Did have the sense to ask for help to unload all the things to the car, but hubby can't help unload because of his recent knee surgery, I just did like Nike says "Just do it", but have to tell you that when I was done with the unloading, and putting everything away, I was just pooped. Have some appointments in the AM, then a friend comes for a visit for a couple of days...She is presenting a Program tomorrow evening at one of the local museums (on some of the families of the Northwest area between 1850-1900 or so) then we'll go to dinner someplace. Have several things on the agenda for Wednesday with her and possibly another friend, then she'll leave early Thursday for the southern part of WA to give another program. Hubby has had such good success with his replacement knee so far, that he has scheduled to have the other one done April 25....by the time this is over, I'll need a week or two at a resort...too bad the economy is so awful. If it were better, I'd be pushing for that! <gg> Totally agree with you on our current Admin....it's almost as if the things that are happening are by design. NO one who is at all smart, could so so many things that have made everything go south, on purpose. Very distressing to say the least! Do more than lurk, Naomi....we love to hear from you and hear what's going on in 'your territory'...And do post more about Lovey Dovey, Pitty Poo, and Libby. Their very names make me smile! Happy Spring to you and your Hubby! flowersfast.com I think all of us are ready for spring. The events of the world have just been a downer, and yucky weather doesn't help anyone's mood....