I got a sympathy card today from my dear ASA Family, I can't begin to tell
you how much it touched me.

I also got one today from Nanny and Melinda, thank you so much. I appreciate
it.

I appreciate also that these cards were wrote to both Jim and I, It makes
him feel like part of our family too. Which in reality he is, he has
arthritis issues too and I believe fms, he sure has the signs of it.

I was feeling so down and attacked lately, it is a family thing, and then
the fact that my mom died 38 yrs ago this month too, was having an affect on
me. So those cards just sprung love out of the enevelops at me when I opened
them and it really really helped. I will be showing Jim the cards on Sun
when he gets back home. He left today to go down there again.

Tomorrow is the funeral. The boys will be going down to the funeral too. Of
course I am not going to make it because of the health issues. But Jim and
the boys know I am there in spirit.

I appreciated the mention of the boys too, it did my heart good to have my
family mentioned this time.

As I am tired of being told I am not family and the boys are not family. YOu
would think after 30 yrs for me and 28 for the boys that we would be.

It has been h*ll to say the least the last few weeks. I still keep trying,
but it never seems good enough.

So I do appreicate so much the outpouring of love shown here.

A week ago I got a card from Rosie too, and I never would have expected her
to do that, I haven't even had the time to thank her for it and I feel bad
about that. I so need to check up on her to see how she is doing. I hope
better.

So thank you all so much for making this an easier time to get thru knowing
of your love and caring and prayers and thoughts, and cards. We so do
appreciate it all.