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Title: I'm home now... Post by Melissa on Jul 16th, 2006, 3:06pm First off, AussieBrian- thank you so very much for the thoughtful gift to each and every one of us. It was like you were there with us in spirit and it meant a lot. :) Now, I would sit here and write up something about each and every person that was there, but since I'm too afraid of leaving anyone out, I'm not going to do it. I will say though, that I cried off and on allllll the way home. My heart wishes everyone could live here in my neighborhood, so I could just stop by every day or week, say hello and have a cup of coffee with y'all (see? I spelled it right!! ;)) I can't stop reflecting and everytime I do, the tears just come. I'm sure eventually it'll stop, but the convention after effects are always difficult. I love you all & already miss you so much, :-*melly P.S. And to those I missed saying goodbye to this morning, I'm sorry and extra :-* :-* :-* :-* to you!!! |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by Tom K on Jul 16th, 2006, 3:22pm X2! It was so nice to finaly put faces with the names, I can't express how much each and every one of you mean to me. I was really missing everyone on the way home, but I made myself feel better knowing that you are always there, fighting this fight with me. With all of us together, we will one day, defeat this Beast that has brought us all together. |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by Melissa on Jul 16th, 2006, 4:26pm Tom, It was great to meet you! And I am definately looking forward to a delicious chocolate cake creation for next years convention. ;) ;;Dmelly |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by brewcrew on Jul 16th, 2006, 5:09pm Mel, Your words are oh so true. And whoever said it on the "blessing/curse" thread was right - this convention was a life-changing experience for me. The disease is a curse, but each of you is a blessing. I consider it an honor and a privilege to have met each and every one of you. Rather than wax poetic about what this has meant to me, I thought I'd share with you the text of an e-mail I sent out to my band mates this morning. It captures just how I feel about them and how I view my place in this group at ch.com: Quote:
Thanks to each and every one of you for touching my life. I feel closer to this family than I ever have. Bill |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by maffumatt on Jul 16th, 2006, 9:03pm I made it home too, and I too would like to Thank Brian. Matt |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by Melissa on Jul 16th, 2006, 10:27pm I wrote this in my blog and thought I'd post it here too... I am exhausted! I even took a nap this afternoon but I am still shot. Oh well, it's a good shot anyway! On my drive home from Milwaukee, I had lasting impressions of each person I've met before, and first met this weekend. I wish I had batteries for my voice recorder, as I'd of been able to get my thoughts into writing and place them here. BUT, life happens, and other thoughts get pushed into my brain and push some others out. Yup, my brain empties itself automatically, LOL!!! Anyway... I had a fantastic time! I loved listening to Bill's band that played for us all on Friday night, I loved sitting with Mast and giggling like 17 year olds, I loved Ruthie's love for everyone, I loved Helen's wit and blubbery eyes when we said our goodbyes (we could even LOOK at each other without tearing up), I loved Beeyull (racer Bill) being "half fucked up" the night Cat got lost trying to get to the convention and Mast being stranded at the airport for a couple hours, I loved the long unexpected hug from DJ's new wife Stephanie after I told her those were my paperclips that were used for the moneytree, I loved how everyone reacted to meeting my husband and vice versa (he is my amazing rock), I love Jaz's freckles!!!, I love how Andrea can be so tiny and at the same time have a huge heart, I love it when Jean cuts loose!!, I love how Blake looks in a blindfold (LMAO), I love Jackie's aura, I love how Rori can command a room, I love Bente's hugs (they are the BOMB!), I love Svenn's determination, I love the stuck on grin Lee Shultz had everytime I saw him, I love the love between Deej & Steph, I loved watching Mike (Gator) cry because he cared so much, I loved listening to Dr. Sewell speak, his dedication and fantastic wit, I loved how Carol slipped easily into "Grandma Mode" and would say the word "skank" at the same time (rotflmao), I loved so much more about the whole weekend and every single person there, but my mind is starting to crowd itself, so I'll save it for another time. Phew! |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by Melissa on Jul 16th, 2006, 10:29pm Almost forgot, I love Donna's High Fives!!!!!!!!!!!! [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by jimmers on Jul 16th, 2006, 10:43pm It was awesome meeting you guys! Mel, jonny, Matt and his Dad, Jean, Chuck (Grandpa)! Mast, Liz and everyone else! Unfortunately I go called to work on Saturday >:( But the good thing is that after the baby shower that we had at our house on Saturday, Barb and I were asked to be the God-Parents to our Nieces twins which are due in 4 weeks. That makes 6 God-Children for me. Christmas is gonna be expensive! ;;D Miss ya guys already, Jimmers and Barb Who stole my lighter? :D |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by TxBasslady on Jul 17th, 2006, 12:03am on 07/16/06 at 17:09:44, brewcrew wrote:
You're pretty awesome yourself, Bill ;;D Thanks for all you did to make this convention so special to so many. I hope you know how many lives you've touched. Jean |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by Charlie on Jul 17th, 2006, 1:28am Just want to let you know that I got home....with my luggage this time. http://www.kolobok.wrg.ru/smiles/standart/punish2.gif?SSImageQuality=Full I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye to more of you on Sunday but in order to get back to my little town, I had to leave at 9:00 (thanks for the shuttle Cat!...you wear me out) Everybody did such a good job and this time and I think I now have some idea of the all the work you do. God do I feel lazy around you people.....hope you're feeling better too, Cuddles. It was great meeting all them ferriners too. And of course now that Matt and I are now a couple. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/sissy fight.gif I don't know what I can do to thank you all for what you did for me. It was more than generous. I hope I can return the favor. It's ureal that all the hissy fits I particpated in got me a plaque. By the way, that thing is nicely done. Thank you all so much. Charlie |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by LadyLuv on Jul 17th, 2006, 4:40am Melissa.. I learned a long time ago.. U give and U get.... I am so glad you were there.... Even with all my hits, I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else... Lady Luv [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by JenniferD on Jul 17th, 2006, 7:18am on 07/16/06 at 15:06:56, Melissa wrote:
You do mel......every day on here in our "neighborhood". I've had to read every post from all the threads to hear how wonderful the convention was for all of you... and I sit here and sigh happily feeling only some of what y'all experienced. Thanks to all of you for putting your thoughts and feelings down on here so we who couldn't go can share in it and feel like we were a part of it too. Hugs, Jen |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by maffumatt on Jul 17th, 2006, 8:56am on 07/17/06 at 01:28:30, Charlie wrote:
Oh hell we agree again.........................your a great guy Charlie, never change. |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by thomas on Jul 17th, 2006, 9:34am on 07/16/06 at 22:29:16, Melissa wrote:
I think I pulled an ab-muscle from those. [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by Melissa on Jul 17th, 2006, 9:38am Oh my goodness, how could I have forgotten!! Thomas & Gena, if there ever were a couple who belonged together, it is you two. You fit each other just perfectly and it was so cute to watch the two of you look at each other and intuitively know what the other one was saying. I love you both and we'll have to get together soon. :)me |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by Melissa on Jul 18th, 2006, 12:04pm Ok, here I go again... Linda, it was soooo good to see you again! I never feel uncomfortable around you and think you are the neatest lady! There are only a few people I can be completely calm around, Mast being one of them and you being the other. Thank you for being in my life. Jim (Linda's hubby), it was so good to finally meet you. You make me laugh and Linda says she can't take you anywhere, so I know you must keep her smiling. ;) Patti- I know we didn't get to talk much, but it seemed we have known each other for a long time. Maybe it has something to do with Wisconsin? ;) Good to finally meet you! Matt- You're a really great guy and I'm so happy to have finally met you! I've heard nothing but nice things said about you. Charlie- What can I say? You and I found ch.com in the same year on the same month. I can't believe it'll be 6 years that we've known these nuts, but it feels really good to be a part of the family, don't it? I love ya MOC! Jaz- You are such a warm, kind, gentle & loving lady. It was a pleasure and an honor to meet you. I really hope you can make it to the U.S. again next year, as there would be many people who'll miss you dearly (myself included) if you couldn't. I just love you! Beeeyulll- You're a fantastic friend. I hope you know that and will always know that. You've been there for me when I've been at my lowest and when I've had joy. You are a true friend in every sense of the word and I hope I have been the same to you. Now I'm going to shut up before I start crying again. Karla & Ted- Good to see you both again! Pegg- Glad to see you again and I hope that you have things worked out on here now with your profile. Take care lady! UK Ben- What a nice surprise it was to meet the man behind the mask! ;) I had hoped we could have chatted more, but as you know there was only so much time. Thank you again my friend! brewcrew- I wasn't sure what to think of you when I first met you, but as I got to know you I realized what a great guy you really are. I hope to see you again hopefully at a WI meet and greet soon. (All us WI'ites need to get together!) Jimi- Ah yes, Uncle Jimi! [smiley=laugh.gif] You are a flirt and a putz, but I still loves ya!! ;;D Good to see you again! Ruthie (Jimi's wife)- my condolences being married to Jimi! [smiley=laugh.gif] I want to tell you, Jesse thinks you're a real neat lady and he enjoyed talking with you. I have to echo his sentiments. ;) Andrea- We're gonna ride those camels together come hell or high water!!! :D Carol- You always seem to know when to boost me up when I'm feeling down. You crack the whip when you need to, and I'm so thankful that you care enough about to do it. I love you. Kirk- Nice to finally meet the man behind the smoking smiley! Glad you made it! Chris (purps)- Good to finally give you that hug!! Of course, I felt like I've known you for years! Oh wait, I have! ;) Take care of yourself lady, you deserve it. Nani- It's Nahni, not nanny, baaaa baaaa. [smiley=laugh.gif][smiley=laugh.gif] You are a super woman! Kind, loving, caring, all the things I imagined you would be wrapped up into one human. I admire you! rickyshot- Nice to finally meet you! I am glad to see that you finally feel like you belong. Jonny- I think you know how I feel. I just love you! You have always made me feel special and I thank you for that. :-* :-* Deej- I really cannot type anything up how I feel about you without crying, so I'll just say thank you for being like a brother to me. :-* Steph- I wrote to you on the alumni board, and I meant every single word of it. You are one wonderful lady. :-* There are others I have written to throughout the board after getting home, and if I missed anyone, I am so very sorry. I am so glad I got that out of my head now!!! [smiley=laugh.gif] :-*melly ARGHHH, Jackie- You have always welcomed me into your heart with open arms. I remember when I first met you, I was a bit intimidated, but after watching you sing on the bus in Nashville, I knew you were too cool for words. ;;D I love you to pieces for always being here for me!! Blake- You sir, are fantastic! You always make me feel at ease and are funny as hell. I love how you just seem to enjoy this ride of life and I admire you for that. Thank you! Donna- I love you hon! I could just squeeze the poop outta you for all the hard work you do! Not only that, you are so funny!!!!!! I cannot wait until I see that beautiful face of yours again!! ;;D :) edited for spelling and a bunch of other shit |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by pattik on Jul 18th, 2006, 10:21pm I felt the same way, Mel. It could be the Wisconsin thing, but it's more than that. There were just too many to meet for us to do more, but it was a good start. ;;D And your beautiful balloon display was perfect for the occasion. Patti |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by Jimi on Jul 18th, 2006, 11:39pm It was great seeing you again Mel. I finally got to meet the family. Your husband is a cutie. I thought your kids got their looks from their mom, but it could just be their dad :P. Glad to hear he is finished with his medicine and I hope your daughter does well. Until we meet again. Love from Jim and Ruth. |
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Title: Re: I'm home now... Post by LeLimey on Jul 19th, 2006, 10:17pm Oh Mel.. I've looked forward to meeting you for the longest time as you well know. Getting to meet Jesse and Lily and Eli too was just the bestest possibe bonus I could've had. You're a gorgeous family and I wish I could have brought you all home with me. Brid and Lily would get on like a house on fire and you and I could have such lovely chat's sat side by side together as we waited for Jasper and Eli to be stitched up in the Emergency Dept... ::) I couldn't say goodbye to you, it was tearing me in half and I know you weren't doing any better. I've got you in my heart though.. a bit of you is here in England with me always and I can't even type your name without smiling (admittedly through ALOT of tears right now) I've gone through a box of tissues already this evening.. I'm sat here with a toilet roll now! ::) Methinks I'll be heading back to the loo for another one before I'm done too Love you lots Mellymoo Helen xxx |
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