Allyson, that is awful. I am so sorry you are going through this. I think this is probably why (even thought you feel inadequate to the task) her parents and sister are thanking you profusely.
Xander: Look who's got a bad case of Dark Prince envy. Dracula: Leave us. Xander: No, we're not going to "Leabbb you." And where'd you get that accent, Sesame Street? "One, Two, Three - three victims! Maw ha ha!"
'Lessons'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sophia Brooks - Jan 15, 2015 7:34:54 am PST #15304 of 30000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Lee - Jan 15, 2015 7:37:26 am PST #15305 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I am so sorry you have that memory to carry, Allyson As glad as I am that someone who loved ita delivered the news, as someone who loves you, I also want to punch fate in the 'nads for making that person have to be you.
Consuela - Jan 15, 2015 7:37:42 am PST #15306 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Oh, God, Allyson. So hard.
Please know that nobody could have handled it any better than you did, and take whatever time you need, and snuggle with your pets.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 15, 2015 7:40:34 am PST #15307 of 30000
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
Allyson, if internet love and support is worth anything, you have mine.
bon bon - Jan 15, 2015 7:44:24 am PST #15308 of 30000
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Allyson, please feel free to talk about it; I don't want you to have to carry this by yourself. It's not your fault. You didn't do anything wrong.
ChiKat - Jan 15, 2015 7:52:38 am PST #15309 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Oh, Allyson. I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. It's a horrific task to have to carry out and remember. My heart just aches for you and her family. This isn't something any of us are prepared for. We can only act out of love, and I know you did that.
Nicole - Jan 15, 2015 7:53:05 am PST #15310 of 30000
I'm getting the pig!
I can't even imagine how painful that was, Allyson. I'm sure it will stay with you for some time but I second Trudy and JZ's words. So many wise individuals here.
askye - Jan 15, 2015 7:56:09 am PST #15311 of 30000
Thrive to spite them
Allyson I'm so sorry. I wish we could all take that from you or help carry that pain.
bon bon's right, feel free to talk about it. Again if it will help. I know you've been through so much and this is anoheer load for you to carry but if the Buffistas can help you carry it we will.
shrift - Jan 15, 2015 8:04:55 am PST #15312 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Happy birthday, msbelle! I know you're not feeling it this year. I'm not sure I was feeling it, either. But I did make plans with local January birthday people, and we're going out for beer and pub food on Monday.
I've been saying yes to getting together with people this year.
One of my co-workers asked me why I was out yesterday and I was honestly surprised that there are people who don't know.
Someone just emailed to ask me if I was feeling better because I was out yesterday, and I don't know what to say in response.
Beverly - Jan 15, 2015 8:06:32 am PST #15313 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Allyson. What Trudy, JZ, and others have said, really. Listen to me, as someone who has been told her child is dead. You can't imagine what mercy it was having someone who knew her and loved her tell them she's gone.
It's horrible and difficult and I'm so, so sorry that you had to do it at all. But someone had to, and that it was you made an enormous difference. Thank you. Whatever it must have cost you, thank you so much.