I have so much I want to say...First, thank you to everyone that sent me cards and such nice emails. I rec'd 11 cards in the mail
and they really touched my heart. I knew I had friends on here...I just didn't know how "truly" I had friends. I want to express
to each of you how much they meant...but right now, my heart is weak...and to be honest..I've just cried so much..I need to get
some sleep and send my thank you's out later. BUT for all the cards, all the emails...thank you so much. Yes, Sheila will be
missed so much, and yes our hearts our hurting...and yes, sheila is not hurting anymore.
AND my dad had his surgery today...and it looks like "hoping & praying" that all went well. It took longer then thought, and it
really put me on edge.. but doctors think all went well. after the swelling goes down they will check him out but for the most part
looks like they accomplished what they wanted too. When they went in they found he actually had 2 crushed vertebrae..he will be in the
hospital atleast till saturday and then we'll go from there. Once again...thank you for all the prayers and well wishes..
the funeral was very nice....very hard....very emotional..but very nice. I had a picture of me and sheila printed and I wrote her a letter that
we put on the table at the funeral..I will post it later..It was very nice..and something that I felt I had to do. All the music, prayers, and
sayings turned out so nice. It was a very cold day though, so the burial was tough not alone for the emotional but also because we were freezing.
We've had a long day...we got to the church at 8:30...and it is now 9:30 and we just got home...so I am headed for a long hot bath..and
hopefully a good nights sleep with some help from tylenol pm. I just really wanted to get on here and thank those of you that sent cards that really
meant so much. John & I read them together...and well..it just really meant so much. AND the emails, and replies, postings and what not...you'd be
surprised at how much those little replies mean. Hugs to all!!
1|1|Glad your dad will be ok will keep prayers going...|melpaul|Melpaul199@aol.com|23:04:34|01/24/2011|
It's time noew to take care of yourself s o you can be strong for your dad 2|1|Prayers for your dad's recovery...I'm relieved to hear the surgery went well, I know that has bee worrying you and weighing on you...Janet is right, you need to take care of yourself too, Shelly...take some time today to do something for yourself even if it's just making a cup of tea and sitting quitely watching the birds through the window.|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|07:51:19|01/25/2011|
" You'll get what's coming to you ... Unless it was mailed."
3|2|My heart goes out to you....and the family|BusterBrown|srfreezerqueen@hotmail.com|08:23:16|01/25/2011|
Janet is right....take a little me time...make this a day about you, John and then some time with just you and Hailey....it will recharge you and recharge your soul...then tackle the next steps tomorrow....hugs...Jodie 4|1|Continuing to keep you all in my prayers, especially for your dad's healing. |maraj|maraj64@hotmail.com|09:01:58|01/25/2011|
And the other ladies are right, you need to take some time for yourself to recharge, rest your mind & body.
Take care! :)
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5|2|Take care of yourself & take time for just yourself|mo6g02|crazylady47952@yahoo.com|11:02:16|01/25/2011|
Healing is a process that takes time & only time will help. So take time for yourself & your family & know that all here care about you & your family. Your memories will help, just remember all the happy times & you will be able to smile when you think of Sheila. Take care of yourself.
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6|3|Love you friend!!|angNC|memawang@nc.rr.com|16:35:23|01/25/2011|
May God give you and John and Haley peace. 7|1|Think about you everyday Shelly and pray for all of you (((HUGS)))~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|16:51:35|01/25/2011|
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8|1|Whew! So glad it sounds like your dad is doing better...|sunriver|sunriver@gmail.com|16:56:02|01/25/2011|
Keeping him in those prayers and you too! Hope you take a nap or curl up on the couch and watch an old sitcom or something and are able to take a little break from feeling so bad. Hang in there! 9|1|What did you do for yourself today, Shelly? :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|16:57:13|01/25/2011|
" You'll get what's coming to you ... Unless it was mailed."
10|2|uh..nothing yet...busy..busy..busy|shellysmsmo|jpksms@sbcglobal.net|17:12:56|01/25/2011|
today was a rough day..spent the day with the family, going over cards, guest book,
sheilas "important papers"....found paperwork for the rental apt..etc. trying to
get all of that in order..tomorrow we are going to clean her apartment, go thru her
clothes donate them..and get her apt ready to look at. We might have another family
member interested in renting her place..talked to the rental place..they thought that
would be great..good for us, that we wouldn't have to donate her furniture, move it etc.
I finally got to sleep last night..but john kept waking me up telling me i was grinding my
teeth..so tonight I guess i'll try that mouth guard out again...
I just got home..told john to stay with his family for a little while..I needed a few hours
alone with haley...so that's what i'm getting ready to do...regardless of what we do..
we are going to be alone together to talk a little bit...and tell her everything will be ok.
how do i convince her that when i'm not convinced yet?? BUT it is a work in progress...and
i have got the best online friends ever..DID I tell you guys that??? Well I do..and you are
so much appreciated..hugs..hugs..hugs..I want to do a road trip and hug each and everyone of you..
11|3|glad to hear your dad is doing good and that you are getting things straightened out and we love u too|lydzkydz|wyldkydz@embarqmail.com|21:57:43|01/25/2011|
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i appreciate all the trades made in the past.
THANKS!! 12|1|Shelly I love hugs.. start with my house.. your arms will be tired by the time you are done with my family lol|Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|22:03:42|01/25/2011|
Well except for the two oldest boys... it's so uncool to hug at 13 and 14.
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!) 13|2|Shelly, can I come to WV this summer?|angNC|memawang@nc.rr.com|00:29:42|01/26/2011|
you know I am your dad/mom's NC daughter,lol 14|1|Just sending big (((HUGS))) and saying prayers for |Skaytes|skaytez@gmail.com|05:24:12|01/26/2011|
you to be at peace with all you have/are going thru there. I echo all that everyone else has said and no one can get enough (((HUGS))) for sure :) 15|1|So Sorry for your loss|mepeaches3|rgh1967@sbcglobal.net|10:21:25|01/26/2011|
I was so very sorry to here of your loss. She was very young. I hope you and your family are all ok. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. 16|1|:-) Do something for yourself today.|RobinsCrazyWorld|robinmarie72@gmail.com|10:26:44|01/26/2011|
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17|2|Can I tell you guys how much you mean to me?|shellysmsmo|jpksms@sbcglobal.net|10:53:08|01/26/2011|
I know I'm such an emotional person, and even so more right now... BUT
I have to tell you guys how much you mean to me. I have rec'd so many
nice cards, so many nice emails...AND well...SIGH..it just has meant so much
to me....and the well wishes and prayers for my dad..WELL ...You just know.
I'm trying to be strong...but I feel so weak...AND I'm trying to overcome that all..
When I went to the mailbox yesterday and opened the box and found more cards, my
hands trembled..and was crying before i even opened them...to see the return addresses,
and then to read the cards and the sentiments...I had to take some time in between the
cards...SIGH...I know you guys know...AND you know me.. AND I'm so glad to have FRIENDS
like you guys....HUGS...HUGS...HUGS...and more hugs!! When I get myself together..I want
to tell you guys some stories..because even thru the tears, and breakdowns here..I gave the
family a few laughs...They are all so religious and I did some really silly things..saying
some things that I didn't know etc.. BUT I need to tell you guys..because you will all
get a good laugh over it all. SO...as I leave my house today to go to sheilas..it's going
to be really hard...we are all meeting at her place at 11 to clean, etc. of course, that
was the time I headed to her house this time last week...11:30 is when she died. : (
my knees get weak just thinking about it..BUT I have to remember that sheila has no pain
right now...and she is being loved now more then ever.