I truly, and from the deepest reaches of my heart, thank all of you for your prayers and support...it was and IS much, much appreciated.

*Sigh* I just got back from the funeral...death is just so hard...especially when someone dies who is younger than you and leaves behind a young wife with young children. I have a hard time with funerals. I don't like the vibrations/smell/sense of death...I don't like hospitals for that reason either.

Thank heavens for Stardock/WINCUSTOMIZE for allowing me/us a place to upload our work...sometimes done with furious emotions...sometimes done to take our minds off of "other things" going on and of course...sometimes just to be creative and inventive and get feedback. It has been helpful for me to work on something to take my mind off of the sadness. Art can be helpful in not just distracting oneself from pain but also facing it head-on and confronting it in a way that is at least positive and constructive and ultimately creative.

My heart will get over this heavy feeling...and I am so thankful for so many folks here with such wonderful, loving and kind spirits, it makes my heart overflow with hope and happiness for humanity as a whole...

Love and (((HUGS)))

-AngEla

P.S. There are ways of saying things...to all people...whether it be constructive criticism or a reprimand or even just a thought off the top of your head in response to something said that can be eloquently put with grace and compassion and forethought for the person intended rather than being harsh, and cold and heartless. If one says something with a 'superior' air almost to the point of hostility where none was needed...it is rather sad on a 'human' level. And last I checked, I'm pretty sure we here at WC are all 'humans' with genuine frailties and human emotions and NOT A.L.I.C.E chat-bots with superficial emotions and Artificial intelligence.

I am not just a username...I am not just a customer...I am not just a contributor...I am a human being...and so are you...so are WE

Hear!! Hear!!

/me hugs Gadget Girl...

It's been a hard few weeks, Gadge...thank you for your kindness and support.

YA what shmoopy said

/me (((HUGS))) Snarf...and reminds him that it takes a lot to burn/drown/kill Shmoopy

/me thinks that is funny!!!

/me giggles with gadge...hehe Yeah...Shmoopy can be a smart arse.

Hi Shmoopy, I don't have any wise or profound words, but just letting you know that I'm thinking of you and those two young boys. I think that is the worst tragedy ever, a boy growing up without a dad. I know what that's like.
HUGZZZ!!

bordfryr123, you are a sweetheart as always. I never grew up with a dad either, my dad never even paid child support or sent me a single birthday or christams card.... I know for a boy it is harder though because a daddy figure to a boy is as important as a mommy figure to a girl.

Better to be a samrt arse then any other kind glad to see your still hangin in there

/me agrees with snarph

/me is stubborn... Takes a lot to take Shmoopy down. hehe!

I find it sad when people don't regard each other as PEOPLE online... I for the most part DO...yeah...sure there are the occasional trolls and jerks and morons but does that mean we treat everyone with such disdain then? I hope not.

I for one, love people...and coming into contact with people from all over the world is a blessed gift! I am still in awe of how the internet has truly made our world closer and smaller.

This land is your land...this land is my land...

/ME remembers Shmoopy's quiche......

/me Love's GA's art...and heart.

I'm terribly sorry to hear the tradegy amongst your family, the boys will in my prayers as well as your family.

No one can predict or prevent a massive earthquake. They occur on their own timetable... and without warning. Ask anyone who lives in Los Angeles, San Francisco or Japan.

And personal disasters are the same way. The devastation strikes without warning and we’re left shattered. Like those who survive a catastrophic earthquake, we’re left to wander through the rubble... trying to salvage what’s left.

You have recently experienced your own personal disaster.

Seek comfort in the Lord and gain strength from His Word. There’s power in His Word to overcome disaster and fear. I’ve found comfort from a verse in Isaiah 41 so many times in my life. Listen...

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you.”

Take care, Schmoopy*, you're a strong person and you'll get through this....

A colleague at work lost his wife to a particularly brutal suicde, leaving a 10 year old son just a couple of weeks ago so your situation is particularly close just now.

It's so difficult to express to Pat just how much we empathize with his loss - especially as he needs to be there for Liam (his son). I know you are doing what you can to be there for your nephews. God go with you. Big hugs and not a few tears.

My older brother recently hung himself during an extremely nasty divorce.... his only note was where to locate his work tools.. I feel so sorry for his son who found my brother after several days only to discover this lame note also....
He had to convince the Police to break into the place and that wasn't easy.....

One of my coworkers had his brother do the same thing JM_33, it's really tough to just here that happen so I definetely hope all of you who have gone through those tough times and even now are recovering

Best wishes and thoughts to you always.

Deepest sympathy's

And I apologize to Angela, I didn't mean to bring my own pain into your thread... keep your spirits up Shmoopy* we are all friends here and are on your side even if we have our occasional disagreements..

Everyone is doing much better and again thank you all for your support and kindness... The healing/grief process takes time and everyone should be allowed to get through it at their own pace.

/me just tries to keep thinking positive...and the kind thoughts and well wishes truly help in making that possible.

People all suffer some sadness at some point in their lives unless they live in a plastic bubble...which is why we can identify and empathize with each other and try to help where we can if only to say "You'll be okay" etc.

And I ain't EVEN steppin' NEAR that war thread!

/me is staying away from the news too for now

Off to work on an Easter cursor that Keila suggested I do.

(((HUGS))) To all who need one (I've got a cold so I'll keep ya at fooball field length)!

/me !

P.S. And anyone else who needs to hear it, "You'll be okay. One step at a time."

thats is very sad to hear

I am praying for the children but im also keeping a warm prayer for the welfare of the mother

suicide: it's scary. the only thing thats keepin' me from doing it is the fact that if i suicide im going 2 hell

hell with hell, you put everyone left behind in a hell of your own making....

being dead is easy...

anyway...