Hello, my dear, dear friends on OS.
I can't start out by saying anything other than a deeply felt thank you.
I have been gone from OS for what seems like months although in reality it's only been 17 days. Wow, how does it feel like it's been a lifetime?
Well, it likely feels that way to me because I have had some serious personal issues to address. These affected my life greatly but most importantly, they affected my daughters' lives tremendously...and forever. This required my full attention, as many of you know that my girls are my highest priority.
The changes in our lives will absolutely be for the best but it was a difficult process and one I could never have navigated without the love and support of Smithery and you beautiful people on OS.
I can't count the number of you who sent me such special PMs, offered your personal email addresses, your home and cell phone numbers, a beautiful card in my own personal home mail, words, thoughts, poetry...and even checking up on me again as I remained silent.
We've said it time and again - OS IS a community and frankly, without the sneaking suspicion that y'all would still be here when I got back, I would have remained silent indefinitely.
I know I owe some of you return emails and with love in my heart, I will now begin getting back to them. And I'll be getting back to writing. And reading!! What have I missed?!?!
But mostly - THANK YOU for the loving words of encouragement and support. It means more than I can ever, ever express to you.
I missed you.
Now don't you EVER go away again, you got that???
:-)
With love,
Angela
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~xoxoxo~
It's time to go daydream.
Hang Christmas wreath.
Go hug baby jesu creche.
Join de cook kale school.
Repeat my kindergarden.
I feared Ya were married.
No merry St. Patrick tho.
Green people are cranky.
Welcome back.
Glad to see you back, Angela.
~xoxoxo~
Sandy - Ha-ha! I can say that I've never heard WalMart used as a verb...
Art - As always, you say and know so much. Missed you!
Bill - I saw the light in my heart and I am so grateful to you for it. It's nice to be back.
Lea - Well that just made me misty. Thank you, hun.
Fusun - Gosh, I thought about you, too. It's so nice to see your smiling face again!
LL - It's good to be "home" - really and truly.
Owl - So glad to be back - it seemed like forever!
Jill - Thank you, sweetheart. Much love back.
Froggy - Thanks!!
WAH - I missed you too. And thank you...you know. Very special person, you are.
Sheep! My back is my best side! (But not my backside. ;) It's great to see you, too.
This made my day - through and through!!! So glad you can come back now my friend and I hope all is well on the home front now. The love here is unconditional - can't wait to read some more work from you and hear that lovely voice of yours one day soon! :)
Bobby - Wow, you've been here since the beginning of this journey, my dear friend. Thank you for the PM. I sent a long-winded one back. :-)
Scanner - Everything is getting OK and will continue to improve as things shake out. I've missed your bright presence and am glad to get back to reading your posts.
Sparking - Thank you so much for the beautiful PMs and I am just so grateful for your friendship. I feel immeasurably better to be back home here on OS!
FLW - YOU my dear are one special lady. The kindness you extended was beyond amazing. Hugs to you.
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~R~
Rated.
i'm almost glad i didn't know because i sure would have worried about you. but i'm very very glad you're back and fine. OS wouldn't be the same, angela. love back, C.
Monte
I'l also be trying to catch up, but at some point you just have to dive in the deep end.
Kiss
Unbreakable - K, it's wonderful to be back. I can't believe how long I felt gone... HUGS!
Thoth - Oh, it wasn't aimed at Smithery - he's never been a minute away from me. The "Don't go away again" is my goofy way of telling OSers that I won't let them go. Ever. So darn glad you were here!
Boanerges - Things are indeed more or less OK. Moving forward is appropriate to say, I suppose.
Femme - See, C? You're not allowed to go away, either! I'm glad I didn't have you worried...I was worried enough for both of us. :-) Missed your sweet voice.
Midwest - Thanks, hun.
JD - My newest friend...thank you...
Monte - My priorities are always my girls and over time, I am learning that I ought to take care of me, too. And if I don't, Smithery is right here to make sure he does (and he does anyway :).
Lainey - You're not in the dark any more than most. Just personal stuff that I won't exactly splash all over the pages. But I'm on a new path...the right path. And I'm grateful that you were here. You know I dig you. :-)
TINK! Hey, thanks, you sweet guy!
Sheila - Life has certainly been challenging... How fortunate for all of you that you and Mel and David had some time together. You're a darling person. We're all lucky you're here whenever you can be.
Charlie - That is the sweetest wish. You have no idea. Thank you, dear.
I missed you guys...
Pilgrim - Well, I wouldn't say settled but working itself out and the rough edges will smooth out eventually. I love ya too - and Smithery already knows. :-)
Stim - Thanks. It's good to see you too, hun.
xoxoxo,