"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

hi..dropping in to say a hi to ye all..and missing you all a lot..ill be back in full swing wen i gt connection at home..for now i have to resort to cafes!! still on job hunt and started the down line of low feelings already...
its just taking a lil too long thn i expected... well lets c..
still searching
hi to all of ye..

Hi verbivore, sweet of you to drop in and tell us about your present status, don't give up yet, your determination will get you there. Be assured we're all thinking of you and sending you lots of vibes. Good luck with the job hunting.

Hey crew

Little One - so pleased to see you... we've been thinking of you and hoping you are alright - have been sending positive thoughts your way Vegemite and tho I know this is a tough move for you - you are stepping forward each and every day. Remember when you feel low - remember just how much you have achieved and how far you have come. It's not been an easy path for you - but you are dealing with everything - and tho you're feeling shaky - we are with you in spirit - and we won't leave you hunni. Keep holding on - each day is a new start - remember all that we have talked about - come back as often as you can. Love and hugs to you Little One. x


(((BEAgle)))


Babbling Girl - how are you girlie? How is baby Noah? Kimmie, Rob and the family. Is the little guy home now? Thinking about you and yours - and hugging you big hun as each day goes by.

Queen Dev - hoping that today will not be too tough for you - I know it will be difficult - so know we are around if you need us. xx

Missy - hope your trip was wonderful and that S-boy is fully recovered now. Hugs to you sister xx





Today, our A2K family will struggle with the loss of a special lady who graced our lives and taught us much. I know I will Hold My Dominion and keep all her words deep within my heart to help me through my life...she will continue to guide me because she won't be leaving any of us. Love and healing wishes to Noddy's family, her A2K family and her friends. Special thoughts for her son D__ and Mr. Noddy. Rest well girl.

Izzie .....Noah is still in NICU. His heart arrhythmia has gotten to be a little bit more than the little guy can handle. So he just needs to stay in the hospital for awhile longer yet. There is another specialist coming in to see him and try and figure out what, if anything, needs to be done now. His type of arrythmia is listed as VT arrythmia. I don't know really how to explain fully like the doctor did. But it's coming from Noah's lower chamber of the heart. His electrical signals are misfiring. Causing his heart to beat really fast ( 200-220 beats a minute ). Which has started hampering his blood flow to the rest of his body. ( The way I understand it. ) So continued prayers would be appreciated.

I am sorry for not updating here. I just learned a long time ago that if I am thrown more than I feel like I can handle, I put my cover on and only let little bits and pieces trickle in. That's sort of where I'm at. And that's why I haven't updated I guess. Just too much right now. Does that make sense? If someone asks me about Noah I answer them, but otherwise I guess I have been avoiding. I'm sorry.

Dev .... Hoping today goes well.




Noddy was loved by all and this place won't be the same for quite awhile.
We'll just keep holding hands. ( I was reading over a bunch of her pm's and it was too heart wrenching, so I will save them for later. Noddy's footprints are pretty special. I am glad to have some on me. )
xoxox


(((((((( Crew ))))))))

Ok heres a math problem JK But my head is frying :wink: Thanks for the offer of help Dev. But I just got a 92 1/2 on the last test. It's not easy though.
I am keeping my head in the book. It's a little softer than the rock and a hard place.

Just keep up the good attitude, Red. It's half the battle! Good job on that score there! I'm proud of ya! See, you don't even need me! (Good thing too, since math isn't my strong suite! :wink: )

Good to see you all. Well, dev's 'crazy train' got her days mixed up - DOH! Seriously, I'm one day off. Can you believe it? Actually went to the appointment to be greeted at the door with a reminder that it's tomorrow. Oh well, there are many colors of crazy! Guess I can handle it for 24 more hours.

Brooke, still thinking of you, Noah and fam-. Still watchin' ya in Texas, Iz-. Hope you are coping ok. And so very sorry to hear about Noddy. Condolences to her family and all she was close to.
Oh, and hi, verb! Honey, I know it's hard. We're all pulling for ya. And it's so good to see you when you pop in.

Brooklyn girlie - don't be sorry - do what you need to do... keep the lifejacket close by and stay afloat any way you can my friend. We understand. Noah is a fighter - he will keep fighting - he's a tough little guy who has love enveloping him from your family and around the world - and he has your little finger to wrap his tiny hand around to hold on to. We are thinking about you and yours.... and prayers and thoughts are with your family. Noah is the future - concentrate on him.... and you. I love you Brooke. xx xox




BigRed - so proud of you - I hope you are feeling your achievement - what a great step you've taken - so, so proud of you. Hope you have come to terms with losing your beloved Sadie Dawg - and hope your back is not giving you pain love. ((((((((((((Reds)))))))))))) x


QueenDev - [Iz removes tiara from Queenies head, shines and gently places firmly atop - fixing with hairpin in case wobbly head syndrome occurs] - posted on our other thread hunni - so won't repeat - lovin ya warts and all - keep focused hun... little steps and take your time. Yahoo up and running if the nitetime shudders occur - will be here. x

Hello Dear Crew!

How sad to come back and hear the news of Noddy. I am so very sorry to know she will not be here with her wise words and encouragement. She will be dearly missed.

I feel as though the wind has been knocked out of me.

I am praying for little Noah still Brooke...and you and family.

Izzie...it looks like you are having fun! So glad. I need to catch up...I will be talking to you soon.

Dutchy, Dev, DeeDee, VBV, JPB, Try, BigRed and Rock..Iz and Brooke...hugs to you all. I've missed you...will be back as soon as I've rested up some.

My baby is about to start kindergarten...so my emotions are VERY surfacey right now...The Prof...is loving my crying jags! :wink: It'll get better soon I hope.

smooch, smooch...
see y'all soon,
mis

Hey, mis-! Good to see ya, girlie! Hope you had a wonderful time. Ah, the kindergarten emotional roller coaster, I remember it well and I empathize.
((HUG)) Have a good rest & we'll all catch up at some point! See y'all tomorrow.

Darlin' Dixie Girl

So good to have you back - and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves. We missed you. So sorry you have come back here to hear the sad news of our Noddy - you know how much she meant to us... we're honoured to have known her and to be privileged in being a small part of her life. That is a blessing.

I know it's going to be tough for you with G-baby starting KG - it is hard to watch them grow up so fast - but I'm sure he will love being a "big boy" at school - and he will always be G-baby at home, no matter how old he is or how big he grows - he's your little fella. Sending you the biggest hugs sister - and loving you millions. xox



QueenDev - will be thinking of you tomorrow and beside you in your room. Here when you wanna yabber babe. x


Also sending much love and well wishes to our Tai-Chi who is going on extended shoreleave to the North for a month. We will await her return and send her lots of good fortune with their adventure. x



I am sitting on the deck eating soft choc chip cookies and with a glass of milk. I fell asleep earlier and woke up when the Bubba came in to turn out the lights - and now I am "awake". I have Randy Pausch "The Last Lecture" beside me, which Kelly has loaned me - I think I may read for a while. A2K is not working at the moment...I can't see if anyone is posting or look up new posts... but I have put a ticket in with the help desk to see if the pages are down...or whether it's just me.

Feeling very sad right now - but maybe this book is just what I need to gain perspective. I miss Noddy - terribly, tho I can't explain why I feel this way. I know a great many of us are feeling the same. This A2K family here is very precious and special. We're missing one of "ours".

Wishing everyone a good Wednesday ...

Strength to Baby Noah, Babbling and family...

and to QueenDev and Mis xox xx

Crew - you are the very best. x

Hi crew, just dropping by to say all is well downunder, busy day looking after the little family here but very rewarding. Weather could be better but I suppose you can't have it all, going out on the wild seas tomorrow to feed the Tuna farms, 20 odd miles off shore. Keep smiling.

Hi Crew

Where to start? - I didn't even know Noddy and just cried reading the link that you sent through JPB - It sounds as though she was the best and I know how much she helped Izzie in January so she must be very special.

Mis - Hope you are fine Hunni - I really empathise with the leaving kids at kindergarten - I was like the stalker mother creeping under the windows to peer in and to see if they had stopped crying - it was me that normally cried!! - He will be fine hun - and you should take some time for you and find YOU again - they will still come home and still always need you - I feel it though.

Brooke - just a quiet squeeze of your hand and just know that words are meaningless right now - we just feel it with you - calm and serenity is what what you need and peace in your soul - it will come....

Dutchy - you just have a blast wherever you go - so happy for you!

Iz babe - keep on having fun and sharing your trip with us babe - love the photos.

Deedee.vbv, - hello lovely ladies - hope life eases up on you both for a while.

Big Red - 92.5% - WOW!! - well done mate - really amazing by anyone's standards - sheer determination coming through

Love to everyone else I haven't meant to forget and a special thought and prayer to Noddy and her family - You were obviously so blessed by an amazing lady.

Dearest Jill / Noddy 24
What has not been said of you-
What trace remains, sweet remembrance
in misty dreams...
A delight and an honor to know...
if knowing could be said;
you were spring wind thru my dungeon door...
As you pass thru unseen portals--
bound out for better shores!
Godspeed my friend; a new dominion beckons...

Thanks all for the kind sentiments concerning the math. Today I went to take this test and got half way through, then I drew a blank --------------------and some more blank. Talk about eggs on a skillet.

This is how you know it's fried up. The gray matter is gone and it's not regenerated Back to studying.

Hey Crew

BEAgle - hoping your day on the high seas was as wonderful as the best day on this deck... then it will have been a worthwhile and treasured day. Miss you x

Sis - I love you always. x

Missy - how are you today sweet girl? Thinking of you. xox

BigRed - keep plugging away hunni - the little grey cells will keep regenerating - don't worry - give yourself a break and keep believing in you - you will do this - you are doing so well - keep going hun, reach for the stars. x

((((Blue)))) xx

QueenDev - how did you go girlie? Are you feeling frazzled or are things a little clearer? Hugs to you. x

Babbling - strength to you, Baby Noah and the family - you're in all our thoughts - as the days go on - it's supposed to get easier - some days will feel a little better, some will feel a little worse - a balance will find it's way into yours and their lives - I admire you so much and am proud to know and love you - you have a goodness in you that shines through - know we are here for you all times. Healing thoughts and prayers for Baby Noah et al. x






We were going to the pool today - but the boys aren't feeling too well - so we're taking it easy. Lots cooler today but still a beautiful day. Soooooooooooooo many mozzie bites - ack.

Hey! I'm here! Well, I did it ... I got that nasty sucker of a memory out of there! Maybe I'll post on the other thread (I'm not sure since it is a bit much.) I really don't mind talking about it, I just wouldn't want to offend anyone's sensibilities as it's not for the faint of heart. Sorry, still gonna have some of the crazy with me for a while I'm sure, but I feel so much better!

So glad to be coming up for air and seeing all you bright shiny people here. Funny the different perspective the world takes when a heavy weight is lifted from you shoulders. When it was done I really did have to laugh at myself for how much better I felt. The kid I was in the memory wanted to do the thing I love to do most back then - go swimming! Silly, I know.

Hi to mis-, Iz-, Red (as my daughter would say "Woot! - on the math test.) and don't worry it'll come back to ya. I know you have it in ya. Hi verb, Brooke-y, Dutch, Try- you eloquent devil, FQ!

Hey there Dev....I'm pooped. We had to go meet the teachers today and put the supplies in their desks. On the way home the Prof spotted an old cemetary he had long wanted to look at. We stopped and started looking...the only problem - it was 101 degrees. miserable. But - we found a headstone from 1787...the man buried there fought in the war of 1812. Isn't that cool? The Prof...history buff that he is had a great platform to tell the boys about that war and the Civil War...had several soldiers buried there from that. Amazing really. Felt horrible afterwards though...too damn hot!

Then we went to a friends to swim...a last hurrah so to speak. They start early in the morning...have to get them up and fed at 6:00am. Oh...what am I going to do without my baby?

Dev...I am very proud of you! It will just get better from here I feel sure. You are doing great.

Hugs Try :wink:

Dutchy...hope feeding the tuna goes well...wouldn't mind having a little sashimi (is that how you spell it?) for supper...yum

Izzie...good day...tomorrow will tell what I am really made of...watching my baby get on the bus may prove my undoing. wah.

FQ - I am glad to hear I am not the only one who is heading into this with such dread. Man...I have often dreamed of 7 hours to have the house to myself...can't imagine why I would give that up now! :wink: I will miss him...but it will get better right?

Rest of the crew...you are all special...'preciate you so much!

Good Night
mis

wouldn't that be a little tricky?

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Back from dance class. We were working on Saiidi rhythms and steps tonight. I can't believe what an aerobic workout it was.

Thought a lot about Noddy today - smiled a lot - she was a smile-making lady.

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Great to see crew members here ... thinking of you all ... encouraging to hang onto the mast or your dominion or whatever works for you these days.

(( crew hugs ))

Thanks, mis-. And I'm of the same ilk as FQ. And I definitely second what she said. The Prof sounds like a pretty cool guy. I'm a history fan myself! Just ask my kids what my favorite channel is and they intone ... history channel.

G'night, girlie

The professor told me it was 1780 - oops - I was going by my memory...it doesn't work so well.