Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Back in the Saddle....

It's been a rough week.  Thanks to all of you who offered kind thoughts and support on the unexpected passing of my dad.  He was a great man who will not be forgotten. It's comforting to know that you all are there for me. Roger was my rock.  I couldn't have gotten through it without him.


On a happier note, Kid 2 graduated from high school on Sunday.  Yaaaaay!
With honors, no less! (She gets that from my side.)
Couldn't be prouder! And she was thrilled that Grandma made it, too.
Well all know that Grandpa was there, too, watching over her.
Also on a happier note, I have another Actionary word for you all (while my mind has been on auto-pilot, Roger's never seems to stop...):

Campbell Toe
      [Kam-bel-toe] 
Noun
1.  The after effect of dropping a can of soup on your foot.
Sheila was sure that she'd never get Doug to attempt to make dinner again after the unfortunate accident in the pantry and his swollen, painful-looking campbell toe.

No problem.  You're more than welcome.

Returnedness, y'all,
Ach

Posted by at 8:41 AM
How do you feel? 

22 comments:

  1. So sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a parent is hard, whether expected or unexpected. Be patient with yourself and take time to grieve. Thinking of you.

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    1. Thank you, Bliss! My dad had a fantastic sense of humor, so I think the best way to honor him is to laugh.

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  2. I am still keeping you and your family in my thoughts!

    Congrats to Kid 2!! Woo-hoo!! Good for her! :)

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  3. Yay! You're back. Congrats to your daughter for such an amazing accomplishment. I am sure you are a proud mama!! :)

    Campbell toe. Sigh. I get that all the time from my pantry. That's CAMPBELL and PANTRY, mind you. Nothing else. :p

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    1. I am very proud. Thanks!

      I once had Green Giant toe. Doesn't have the same ring to it, though.

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  4. Happy to see you are back, and congrats on the graduation! I'm sure it has been a whirlwind of a week. By the way, I nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger Award, so check it out if you'd like :)

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    1. An award?? For ME?? Thanks, Liwi!! Heading over there. Right. Now.

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  5. You and yours still in my thoughts, and prayers for peace and comfort continue... I am just so sorry about your Dad.

    On a happier note, congratulations on your daughter's achievements and graduation!

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    1. Awww...Thank you, Jo. Trying to honor him with humor.

      Very proud of Kid 2...And Kid 1, too!!
      Thank you!

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  6. I just can't shake the camel toe sound of it! Ouch to both anyway. Congratulations, and glad you had cause to celebrate. So sorry for your loss. (ok, those thoughts should not be all strung together like that...sorry for the verbal runs)

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    1. Verbal runs are my life, Andrea. Thank you!!

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  7. Congratulations to your lovely daughter! What a wonderful achievement!!!

    Wow, you certainly had your share of highs and lows this week. Here's wishing you some normalcy.

    best,
    MOV

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    1. Thanks, MOV. Normal is good. I'll take it.

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  8. Great to see you here again and lovely pictures of your daughter's graduation! Congratulations to her for doing so well - and to you for passing on those smart genes ;-)

    And in honour of your dad, good laughs on your new word!

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    1. Thank you, Bozo (Lady...sorry...old habits)!

      Sadly, along with the smarts, she also inherited my klutz gene...

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    1. Mission accomplished!
      Hugs back atcha, Fran. Thanks!

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  10. I've never had Campbell toe, but I've caused it.

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    1. Throwing cans is dangerous, Nellie. Unless you're a professional, that is.

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  11. Congrats on getting Kid 2 thru school.

    Sorry to hear about your dad. I missed that post as your blog doesnt always show up in my list.

    If your dad loved humor then he will live on in you.

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    1. Thanks on all counts, SS. I hope I can do him proud. (First thing I'd have to do is try to explain to him what a blog is and why I find it necessary to spill my guts to the entire world.)

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Lay it on me, people.

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