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Can I get a woot woot!
Jenny, my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time. I can even imagine how you all must be feeling, but I'm glad you got more time with her than you all thought you would. She sounds like a real fighter
Thank you, Jen and David! :)
She's still hanging in there, Darryl came home really late last night to sleep in his own bed, but he's heading back over there today.
She's still hanging in there, Darryl came home really late last night to sleep in his own bed, but he's heading back over there today.
Just to keep everyone who cares updated--Darryl's mom passed away early this morning. Darryl is with most of his siblings, and they are planning everything at the funeral home and finishing up paperwork, etc. It looks like the funeral will be on Saturday.
The timing is not good. Darryl and I were going away this weekend with my parents to my grandma's house to load up furniture, and finish cleaning everything out so we can get the house on the real estate market.
And yesterday, our power got shut off. I didn't have a phone to call them, as our home phone is VoIP, so I drove the kids to my parents house and used their phone. We got it all figured out, it was a billing error (UGH) and power was restored this morning at about 10:30am. We stayed at my parents house until about bedtime last night, so we just came home and went to bed.
BUT, I loved my first day at my new job yesterday! In the middle of all that, it was good that something was positive! I really like the people I'm working with, and its such a nice facility! Woot, woot!
The timing is not good. Darryl and I were going away this weekend with my parents to my grandma's house to load up furniture, and finish cleaning everything out so we can get the house on the real estate market.
And yesterday, our power got shut off. I didn't have a phone to call them, as our home phone is VoIP, so I drove the kids to my parents house and used their phone. We got it all figured out, it was a billing error (UGH) and power was restored this morning at about 10:30am. We stayed at my parents house until about bedtime last night, so we just came home and went to bed.
BUT, I loved my first day at my new job yesterday! In the middle of all that, it was good that something was positive! I really like the people I'm working with, and its such a nice facility! Woot, woot!
That's great about your first day at your new job Jenny.Sorry to hear about everything else though! *Hugs*
Hi Jenny, sorry for your loss, but happy for your new job. I teach orientation classes at my company so I get to relive the excitement of day one through our new hires. It's a good feeling.
My Woot Woot today is because I have the day off tomorrow. Of course, I have the day off so I can meet the washing machine repair man and then attend a meeting at my son's school.Also, just wrapped up my first draft of my first sequel! Now I have two books to edit. :-)
Thanks Patricia!That's great about you having a day off (despite the reasons for it not being just for leisure time) and about you getting the first draft of your book done!
Jenny, you are having quite a life! I'm so sorry to hear about the loss. All that other stuff certainly didn't help either. I'm praying for you and your family, that things will settle down, and especially for Darryl as he mourns his mom. Take care -
Thank you ,Jen :)
I'm forcing myself to be positive and happy (at least outwardly) because worrying about all of it isn't going to help any! All out of my control! And things could always be worse!
I'm forcing myself to be positive and happy (at least outwardly) because worrying about all of it isn't going to help any! All out of my control! And things could always be worse!
Jenny wrote: "Thank you ,Jen :)
I'm forcing myself to be positive and happy (at least outwardly) because worrying about all of it isn't going to help any! All out of my control! And things could always be worse!"
Oh Jenny! What a week you're having! I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
I'm forcing myself to be positive and happy (at least outwardly) because worrying about all of it isn't going to help any! All out of my control! And things could always be worse!"
Oh Jenny! What a week you're having! I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
Patricia wrote: "My Woot Woot today is because I have the day off tomorrow. Of course, I have the day off so I can meet the washing machine repair man and then attend a meeting at my son's school.Also, just wrap..."
Sounds like your busy, busy, busy, Patricia. But it also sounds like things are moving right along for you :) Woot!
Jenny wrote: "Thank you ,Jen :)I'm forcing myself to be positive and happy (at least outwardly) because worrying about all of it isn't going to help any! All out of my control! And things could always be worse!"
Woot for the positive attitude Jenny!
Glad to hear the positive note on your job!
Sorry for your loss :(
Brandy wrote: "Victoria wrote: "My book sales are now in to triple figures! :)"
That's great Victoria! WOOT!"
Ditto Victoria!
That's great Victoria! WOOT!"
Ditto Victoria!
Patricia wrote: "My Woot Woot today is because I have the day off tomorrow. Of course, I have the day off so I can meet the washing machine repair man and then attend a meeting at my son's school.
Also, just wrap..."
Woot woot, Patricia!!
Also, just wrap..."
Woot woot, Patricia!!
Jenny wrote: "Thank you ,Jen :)
I'm forcing myself to be positive and happy (at least outwardly) because worrying about all of it isn't going to help any! All out of my control! And things could always be worse!"
It's a sad day, but your friends are with you and your family. In spirit for those of who can't be there in person :(
I'm forcing myself to be positive and happy (at least outwardly) because worrying about all of it isn't going to help any! All out of my control! And things could always be worse!"
It's a sad day, but your friends are with you and your family. In spirit for those of who can't be there in person :(
Patricia wrote: "My Woot Woot today is because I have the day off tomorrow. Of course, I have the day off so I can meet the washing machine repair man and then attend a meeting at my son's school.
Also, just wrap..."
Wow! Woot woot for that!!
Also, just wrap..."
Wow! Woot woot for that!!
Victoria wrote: "My book sales are now in to triple figures! :)"That is awesome! Seriously, awesome!
Patricia wrote: "My Woot Woot today is because I have the day off tomorrow. Of course, I have the day off so I can meet the washing machine repair man and then attend a meeting at my son's school.Also, just wrap..."
There is just nothing like something bad happening so two good things can happen. Sorry about your washer, but glad you got some extra time to do the parent thing at school and edit your books!
Well, it was a long busy last 4 days, but its over now! Woot, woot! The funeral service for Darryl's mom was beautiful, but as was to be expected, dealing with some of Darryl's brothers and sisters was exhausting and just not fun! We cut out of the reception pretty early, and drove 3 hours to my grandmother's house and spend the rest of the weekend helping my parents clean out the house, and load up all the furniture in a moving van, then brought it all to their house and unloaded it! In 90 degree heat no less! BUT--its done!!! Woot, woot!
Now hopefully life can get back to semi-normal!
Now hopefully life can get back to semi-normal!
Glad the funeral service was a beautiful one, and that things can get back to semi-normal for you now, Jenny! *Hugs*
Sounds like you're ready for a great cup of coffee and a good book, Jenny. You must be exhausted. Hopefully the new job will provide some distraction and things will settle down. Sounds like you need a vacation!
Chris wrote: "Can I get a woot-woot for Karen for winning my $20 gift card giveaway on my blog? You go girl!!!"Way to go Karen! We're all green with envy :)
YAY for ME!! Thank you so much, Chris!! I already know at least one book I plan on buying!
for an upcoming buddy read. And then it'll be decisions, decisions, on what else. So many books I want! :-D Woot woot!!!!
for an upcoming buddy read. And then it'll be decisions, decisions, on what else. So many books I want! :-D Woot woot!!!!
I finally got my new YouTube/BookTube channel up! Woot! You can check it out here --http://www.youtube.com/user/TodayinJe...
Let me know what you think!
Jen wrote: "I finally got my new YouTube/BookTube channel up! Woot! You can check it out here --
http://www.youtube.com/user/TodayinJe...
Let me know what you think!"
LOVE THIS!! So creative and now it REALLY makes me want to read Tempest and Vortex!! You're a HOOT, Jen!! :-P
http://www.youtube.com/user/TodayinJe...
Let me know what you think!"
LOVE THIS!! So creative and now it REALLY makes me want to read Tempest and Vortex!! You're a HOOT, Jen!! :-P
Jen wrote: "I finally got my new YouTube/BookTube channel up! Woot! You can check it out here --
http://www.youtube.com/user/TodayinJe...
Let me know what you think!"
Omg I love it too!!!! You all are getting so creative it makes me happy to know you :)
http://www.youtube.com/user/TodayinJe...
Let me know what you think!"
Omg I love it too!!!! You all are getting so creative it makes me happy to know you :)
Excited to post the Birthday Bash post on my blog tomorrow. I managed to widen my blog post width so the banners don't hang over the edge. Woot!
Woot, woot! I got to see George Takei in person at a Sci Fi Spectacular symphony. Besides that, I got my picture taken with Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Storm Troopers, Chewbacca, and C3PO and R2D2! Super fun!
Serious Woots Patricia! I am so envious! George Takei is my fav person to follow on Facebook. He is hilarious!
Jen wrote: "Serious Woots Patricia! I am so envious! George Takei is my fav person to follow on Facebook. He is hilarious!"
Ditto to that, Jen. I also follow George on Pinterest.
Ditto to that, Jen. I also follow George on Pinterest.
Patricia wrote: "Excited to post the Birthday Bash post on my blog tomorrow. I managed to widen my blog post width so the banners don't hang over the edge. Woot!"
Woot woot!!! Thanks so much!
The Moon Dwellers is one year old today!
Woot woot!!! Thanks so much!
The Moon Dwellers is one year old today!
He was funny in person, too! When he arrived for his part, he pretended to have just beamed in. Then he and the conductor discussed the indigenous life-form of Tar Heel.
Patricia wrote: "He was funny in person, too! When he arrived for his part, he pretended to have just beamed in. Then he and the conductor discussed the indigenous life-form of Tar Heel."Tar Heel? TAR HEEL? You mean he was here in NC? Seriously and I missed it? No way!
And congrats David! Woot woot!
New video up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsQpoM...Enjoy --
(enjoy? I hope you do! I hope you laugh at the end!)
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We are having an opposite of woot, woot day here. Darryl's mom was put into the hospital on Friday, and today her blood pressure drop..."
I'm so sorry to hear this Jenny. Saying a quick prayer for your family -