tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719571.post-1102618284330850842004-12-09T10:41:00.000-08:002006-05-08T15:02:13.843-07:00As some of you know, my dad is very sick right now. My absence from writing is a combination of the holidays and dealing with family issues right now. Even this post isn't the post I want to make - but it's all I can do in the 30 seconds I have right now.<br /><br />You've all been tremendously supportive and encouraging and the depths of my appreciation can't begin to be told in this 30 second time spot - so, for now, just know I'm here. I'm okay. I'm just a little overwhelmed with this "Dad Stuff." Some days I can't stop crying, other days, well, other days I guess all I can say is, I cry less.<br /><br />I'm not in a very holiday happy spirit. I'm tired. I haven't bought a single gift. No tree. I can't even decide if I should have a tree. The thing I'm looking the most forward to is the possibility of having my niece and nephew here to visit for a week or so after Christmas. They bring me great joy and honestly that's the only Christmas gift I want right now. <br /><br />Okay, see, I'm over my 30 seconds and haven't even gotten past if I should put up a tree or not.<br /><br />I'll be back. And thanks for being here.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7719571-110261828433085084?l=deepthoughtsfuzzymemories.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03468282100176801806noreply@blogger.com4