Yeah, Tep, that's beautiful AND horrible. Good thoughts for everyone.
Handsome brooding vampire guy has to swoop in all sensitive mouth and overhanging forehead. How 'bout leaving some scraps for the homely-looking fellows who don't turn evil when they get some?
Doyle ,'Life of the Party'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
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erikaj - Jul 31, 2010 2:23:00 pm PDT #27106 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
Beverly - Jul 31, 2010 2:48:18 pm PDT #27107 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Tep, your Boy is a rock, and it's wonderful you can be one for him.
sj, from experience, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about eloping. No planning angst, no quarrels, no decisions, no placating factions, just you and your beloved and a benevolent officiant, and a hotel full of fondly disposed staff. Bliss. Put all that dress, venue, flower and refreshments money toward a house down payment, or a fabulous honeymoon.
Send announcements after the fact. Let friends and rellies throw you a reception and/or shower(s).
I hand-wrote announcements on high quality notecards, and people seemed to appreciate the personal touch. Of course, H left for basic training right after the honeymoon, so I had the time, it gave me something to do, and I couldn't cry because I'd smirch the ink.
But! I wholeheartedly endorse the elopement plan.
Cass - Jul 31, 2010 2:52:20 pm PDT #27108 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
You, The Boy and his family are in my thoughts, Tep. And you are being amazing. I'm glad you are letting us support you a little.
Typo Boy - Jul 31, 2010 2:58:58 pm PDT #27109 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Boy is a rock. But he might not be able to be one if you were not there to be a rock for him.
Calli - Jul 31, 2010 3:01:20 pm PDT #27110 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm glad the Boy's mother is in her own home, surrounded by loved ones. And I'm glad the Boy has you there for him, Steph.
sj - Jul 31, 2010 3:04:52 pm PDT #27111 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
sj, from experience, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about eloping. No planning angst, no quarrels, no decisions, no placating factions, just you and your beloved and a benevolent officiant, and a hotel full of fondly disposed staff. Bliss. Put all that dress, venue, flower and refreshments money toward a house down payment, or a fabulous honeymoon.
At least this way we're making everyone unhappy equally.
Nora Deirdre - Jul 31, 2010 3:14:46 pm PDT #27112 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I recommend trying not to overthink or stress out about the elopement- pretty much nullifies the whole point of the thing... You can always do the Jon and FAQ Wife special- hit the city hall and have an awesome dinner afterward!
There are no rules. There is no wrong way to do it.
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Nora Deirdre - Jul 31, 2010 3:17:22 pm PDT #27113 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
At least this way we're making everyone unhappy equally.
Well, the point of it is to make YOU happy. AMIRITE?
Steph L. - Jul 31, 2010 3:20:19 pm PDT #27114 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I'm not sure what happened, but in the span of an hour, The Boy called and said his brother would be staying tonight so I could just come out there and pick him up (his car is at the hospital), and then called back a while later and said no, he needed a bag, he was going to stay after all.
I don't know if his mom is about to die, or his brother couldn't stay (he lives ~1 hr away), or both. Anyway, I'm about to head out there with a bag for him.
Thanks SO MUCH for the good thoughts and the prayers. I believe they help.
sj - Jul 31, 2010 3:25:08 pm PDT #27115 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I recommend trying not to overthink or stress out about the elopement- pretty much nullifies the whole point of the thing... You can always do the Jon and FAQ Wife special- hit the city hall and have an awesome dinner afterward!
I don't think I know how to do anything without overthinking and overstressing. I should learn that skill someday.
Well, the point of it is to make YOU happy. AMIRITE?
Yeah, that was sarcasm. I am happy.