I have to leave for a little while.

[ScreamingMeemie]

My heart is breaking, and I'm so mad, frustrated and sad that I don't know what to do.

Medical troubles have popped up again, and I was informed last week that I will be having surgery next Thursday...the 22nd...the day before my flight takes off for D.C...without me.

You guys are the best, and all I really wanted was to meet so many of you who always seem to be there. When I saw the list of names of who was going I could hardly contain my excitement. I told myself I wasn't going to get excited...and I let myself anyway. Only to be smacked down.

I had called my travel buddy progmom earlier this week to let her know, and I wasn't going to post anything here...because honestly, I didn't even want to be around D.C. talk. I posted in the throw bead thread in GD, and then went and cried. I decided that I would post something about it because 1. I wouldn't be there in D.C. and 2. I didn't want a repeat of last January.

Hopefully, for my own mental sake, I won't be gone from the forum and everyday life for too long this time...and I've learned a valuable lesson, don't let yourself get excited Laura, until that plane touches down.

:cry:

[GOPisEvil]

1. I'm really sad I won't get to see you.

But you take care of yourself and get healthy.

:hug::loveya:

I'm still going to kick your butt in fantasy football this week. I'm sappy, but not THAT sappy. :P

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. I am really sad too, and not usually so sappy...okay maybe I am

But I was really looking forward to it all. It was to make my year.

Thanks so much,

Laura :loveya:

[Redstone]

2. Oh, damn. Forget about the trip. Deal with staying healthy first.

I do hope everything goes well.

Redstone

[ScreamingMeemie]

27. Thanks so much Redstone.

I am sure it will.

[auntAgonist]

3. Mrs G!

I'm so sorry you'll not make the trip but even more concerned for your health. PLEASE take good care. PM me if I can do ANYTHING for you.

:loveya:

kesha.

[ScreamingMeemie]

28. You are a darling, sweet person kesha.

Thanks for always caring. :loveya:

[Heidi]

4. Don't leave without allowing me to tell you

that, although I'm a "Nighthawk," you're among my favorite day-shift DUers.

May I send you good vibes, burn incense and candles, write your name on a little piece of paper and place it in the hands of the Buddha on our altar? (I always ask, because some folks take offense at this, which I totally understand.)

Guidance and protection, Mrs. Grumpy.

[ScreamingMeemie]

29. Thanks Heidi. You may....in fact, I would appreciate it very much.

DUers are the best. You prove it time and again.

Laura

[Midlodemocrat]

5. Mrs. G! So sorry you are having a hard time.

Get healthy so you can make the next trip east!!!




:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

31. THanks Midlo...

I so want to meet everyone.

:hug:

[progmom]

6. sigh.....

You know my number.
And I know yours. ;) I'll give you a call this weekend. :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

32. double sigh...triple sigh...Hugantic Sigh...

It just sucks.

I will miss you. :loveya:

[kick-ass-bob]

7. Dammit, MrsG!

I hate to hear you are having problems again. :hug:
Everything will work out well, I am sure, because we are kindred spirits.

:hug:
:loveya:

[progmom]

11. you're her kindred spirit too?

man - that woman has a lot of spirit! ;)

[kick-ass-bob]

23. absolutely.

to both the ? and the statement.
:)

[ScreamingMeemie]

33. Thanks, you.

That we are. And could you look after my towels for me? :hug:

[Zuni]

8. I really wanted to meet you

I hope everything goes well.

:pals:

[ScreamingMeemie]

34. And I really wanted to lay eyes upon you.

:( Hug the panda for me.

:hug:

[JimmyJazz]

9. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, darling.

:loveya:

Donna

[ScreamingMeemie]

35. THank you Donna.

I was really looking forward to finally meeting you. I am just crushed. :loveya:

[JimmyJazz]

42. It will happen. Sooner rather than later. I promise.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. OK, now, MrsGrumpy.......

You were there for me..and now I'm here for you......

I am so sorry that your plans for the peace rally and DU meetup have been derailed...

But your health must come first.....MUST.......


Please take care of yourself, so you can come to the NEXT one....

Big hugs and good thoughts coming your way.....

:grouphug: :grouphug: :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

37. Peggy....

Thanks...

:loveya:

[billyskank]

12. Oh pants

I'm sorry MrsGrumpy. It's no consolation at all, but I will never go to a DU meetup, so I understand somewhat from where you are coming.
:pals:

[ScreamingMeemie]

41. Thanks billyskank...

I hope so very much that someday you do go, for I would love to meet you. :loveya:

[VelmaD]

13. I'm so sorry we won't be seeing you...

I hope things go well with your surgery. We're all pulling for you. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

43. I am just having an awful pity party for myself today...

...and I invited you all. Thanks so much VelmaD. :hug:

[Mutley]

14. Feel better soon, Mrs. Grumpy.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

45. Thank you mutley.

I will feel better when I get to go to the next big meetup. :hug:

[bearfan454]

15. Get well soon and hurry back.

We all look forward to your posts.

[ScreamingMeemie]

46. Thanks bearfan.

How 'bout them bears? :hi:

[Debi]

16. When you are able...please visit The Lounge

We'll keep your spirits up (if Matcom can keep his spirits down :beer: :puke:) while the other DUers are in DC
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

47. I know I can count on the Lounge for spirit raising...

and glass clinking. Thanks so much Debi. :hug:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

17. I am sending much good love and vibes your way

but don't worry about DC...i cant go, so you arent missing much ;)

[ScreamingMeemie]

48. There you go...that glass is getting half full.

I'll have to make it to New York some day again. :hug:

[redqueen]

18. Awww Mrs G

I'm so sorry you had your hopes dashed... I hope all goes well next week and that when I'm finally able to meet some of these fine people, you're there as well.

Take care... :pals:

[ScreamingMeemie]

49. I wouldn't intentionally miss a chance to meet the wonderful

redqueen. :hug:

[Pithlet]

19. Oh, no

I'm so sorry. From your posts, I could tell how excited you were about the trip. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

51. I let myself get too excited, because I had never done anything

remotely like this in my life. It is good to see you Pithlet. I was just thinking about you the other day.

:loveya:

[SOteric]

20. I'll keep a good thought that you'll be feeling better

almost instantaneously.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

52. Thanks SOteric.

I am trying to shake the feeling sorry for myself mentality...I was letting it spill over onto my dealins with family and friends, and MrG just brought it up to me.

Thanks again,

Laura :hug:

[Shell Beau]

21. I'm sorry! Please get well and healthy!

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

53. Thank you Shell Beau

And how are things going for you? You are never far from my thoughts. :hug:

[Cathyclysmic]

22. Mr Beastman and I are thinking of you!

I'm so sorry!

[ScreamingMeemie]

54. Thank you so much Cathy.

That means the world to me. :hug:

[WCGreen]

24. I had to back off because of sickness.....

I was so excited, really wanting to get to know people face to face....

But, the more I thought about it, lugging and Oxygen tank around DC during a major protest probably isn;t the most prudent thing to do.....

So instead of risking life and limb, I decided it best to stay home....

We can PM and pretend we are in DC together... A virtual DC....

I think we could get Joani to take here lap top and keep us all posted about the goings on......

I hope everything goes well for you, Mrs. G.........

[ScreamingMeemie]

55. There you go...our own PC DC with WC.

You are not so far away from me. Maybe sometime we'll meet at a closer function.

Thanks so much WC. :hi:

[indigo32]

25. Hang in there MrsGrumpy

I hope you feel better soon. I won't be in DC either, but I can imagine its a big let down when you were set to go.

[ScreamingMeemie]

56. I was stunned and then heartsick.

I couldn't believe I was actually going to go. Guess I should have held on to that thought.

[RandomKoolzip]

30. Good luck and get better!

:thumbsup:

[ScreamingMeemie]

57. Thanks RKZ.

I'll be fine, I'm just bummed out. :(

[Bossy Monkey]

36. So sorry, MrsG. Hope the surgery goes swimmingly and your recovery

is as rapid as may be.

[ScreamingMeemie]

58. Thank you undisclosed.

It's pretty routine, just enough to dash my plans.

[MissMillie]

38. MrsG., you're in my thoughts

I'm so sorry you have to go through more surgery. I'm sure you'll be fine, but please know that the best wishes of us all are with you, and we'll miss you.

[ScreamingMeemie]

59. I'll miss you too MissMillie.

But I hope to be back really soon.

[1gobluedem]

39. Keep us posted on how you're feeling...

If you don't feel up to it, let Progmom know and I'll check in with her.

I know about surgery -- no fun but the best way to get better.

[ScreamingMeemie]

61. I already programmed her number into MrG's cellphone and told

PassingFair to let her know if MrG doesn't get around to it.

Thanks so much. We all have to do lunch again soon. :hi:

[KitchenWitch]

40. Oh MrsG, I am so sorry

I will light a candle on my altar for you...I am sending healing energy your way...

Given the current political climate, I believe there will be other opportunities to have a huge DU meetup and protest...

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

63. I appreciate that KW...

I hope there are many more opportunities to do so. This board has come to mean so much to me.

:hug:

[redwitch]

44. I'm so sorry you can't come

I was really looking forward to meeting you. Hope you feel better soon, :hugs:

[ScreamingMeemie]

64. I was really looking forward to meeting you as well.

There are so many people I was so excited to meet, and each thought of "Oh yeah,I was going to meet that person..." is breaking my heart.

Thanks again rw. :hug:

[arwalden]

50. Take Good Care Of Yourself, Laura...

... and let handsome Mr. Grumpy pick up the slack. Oh hell... just let him do everything while you just concentrate on your recovery and getting better.

I'll be thinking about you.

Love, Allen

[ScreamingMeemie]

65. That means a lot Allen.

Unfortunately,MrG has gotten really good at this. He's better at it than I am, and on those days when I am feeling sorry for myself, I hate myself for it.

Your friendship means so much to me.

Love, Laura :hug:

[bigwillq]

60. Laura,

Very sorry to hear of this setback.
I know how excited you must be but in reality, keeping your health is the No. 1 priority for you. Just think, (and I don't know how serious the situation is) but if you don't keep up your health, you may not be around for meetups. (sorry to sound so negative). Ok, you're going to miss the DC meetup but hopefully you'll be healed in no time and be able to attend many, many more meetups!

I hope all goes well with the surgery. You will be in my thoughts.:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

66. It's pretty routine, and something that we had figured would happen

at some point...I just wish it had waited a month or so. :(

I have missed you so much, and think the world of you bigwill. :loveya:

[bigwillq]

70. Well it needs to be done!

I need to have my Laura around for awhile!!

I've missed you too. I've been very busy with work so I haven't been posting much. I also took a little break in honor of the Hurricane Victims. I decided not to use the net except for work until I donated some supplies to the relief fund, which I did last week.

So, now I'm back! But my work is going to get busy soon! It's the opening night of HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!:bounce:

[madrchsod]

62. sorry to hear you`re having

problems again...keep the faith and keep us informed as much as you can..it will be a little more lonely without you here.

[ScreamingMeemie]

67. I'll be lonely without you guys...I actually went and priced a laptop

today, because the thought of not logging in makes me so crabby. I'll have PassingFair post something.

Thanks so much for your thoughts,
Laura

[Wapsie B]

68. Oh Mrs. G.

Please get well soon. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

[ScreamingMeemie]

71. That means so very much.

Thanks bwa. :hug:

[Wapsie B]

73. Rest up.

:hug:

[spacelady]

69. MrsGrumpy? You are not going to miss D.C. You are already there

in the spirit and encouragement, and downright Heart you bring to Democratic Underground. Be Well.

[ScreamingMeemie]

72. .

That is the nicest thing to say. :hug: Thank so very much.

[salin]

74. most important thing is to take care of

your health both physical and emotional. You are such an incredible lady. I so appreciate you cyber-company, I hope that you know that. While I am sorry for your pain and disappointment per the DC trip, I am very glad that you got a warning, so to speak, and with that the ability to have it addressed. I send you all my best, and look forward to celebratory times to be shared in the future.

Get well,

salin

[supernova]

75. Get well soon, Mrs G.

:hug:

So sorry you will miss your trip. I would have liked to have gone too. But I don't have any extra money right now.

Please take care of yourself. That's the most important thing. And let that adorable hubby of yours take care of you. :hug:

We'll still be here when you get back.

[cally]

76. Get well soon

I'm sorry I won't get to meet you. :hug:

[Pale Blue Dot]

77. I'm so sorry, Mrs. Grumpy.

Does it help to know I kicked your ass in Fantasy Football? :D :hug: