Sebazz,Clay,Andrea,lazerg3,hooked,Donna,Michele...

[Muenkel 0]

also Skydivemonkey, nacmacfeegle, Iflyme, Snowbird, Phreezone, Keith, mountainman, Skydekker, Dumpster, Skyrose, denographer....I hope I didn't leave anyone out.
Thanks folks for your posts of encouragement in the shadow of my grief over the loss of my uncle and dealing with my injury. I have learned how much a few simple words mean when you suffer the loss of a loved one. My advice to everyone: If you know someone who has suffered the death of a loved one, definitely say something to them and acknowledge it! It doesn't matter if you are just an acquaintance and you think you may be out of place. You have no idea how much those kind gestures and words comfort the grieving family. I just learned this for the first time.
And specifically:
Sebazz: You're right, it is just a curveball. I'm looking forward.
Michele: Great advice. I will talk with the DZO.
Snowbird: Sorry about your Dad. Fortunately, I have not had to face that one yet.
Clay: BOOBIES
Skydekker: You're right about the pieces of the puzzle. I just feel like I am missing a few.
Hooked: My student buddy! You may beat me through AFF afterall.
Andrea: Thanks for checking on me at the DZ. That meant alot when I read that. Someday, Skydive Deland!
lazerg3: Dude, did your wife have the baby yet? If so, when? Boy? Girl? Name?
Donna: Once I am healed I will see you at Jumptown!
If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.
Chris

[Sebazz1 2]

Thank you right back!! I enjoy your posts and they help through my "non-jumping" days.
I feel I know you in a wierd way because Greg Nardi owner of SSC was the DZO at my first DZ and was one of my Level 1 AFF-I's. I was stoaked that you would be jumping at his new DZ. Best of luck to you!.........
As someone else mentioned in that thread you posted "you are a skydiver!" And you'll be back in the sky in no time. As for the loss of family or someone close ~ just time.
Sebazz........

[freeflir29 0]

SSSSSSHHHHHH....people will start to think I'm a nice person or something. I don't want that kind of thing getting around....."Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[hooked 0]

Aw....Geez. You are welcome. I have been there, more times than I want to recall. Losing a loved one is never easy, it just takes time. It is so rewarding to be able to post here and "meet" so many new people!
J
"Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!!"

[skymama 37]

Aw, that's sweet, Chris. I didn't do anything special though, we're just one big ol' disfunctional family of skydivers. We look out for each other.
Andrea
I'm high as a kite
I just might
Stop and check you out.

[Michele 1]

Like Mama said, we are all famkily (I'll leave out the dysfunctional part...)
And it's nothing you (or anyone else reading) wouldn't do for a fellow jumper and/or friend. Hope you're doing better. I know how hard it can be to persevere. But we're here, you're here, it's all good...
Hugs, Ciels and Pinks-
Michele
If you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...
~enya~

[rgoper 0]

hope this finds all is well with you. take care.
Richard
"Gravity Is My Friend"

[Iflyme 0]

Thanks for saying that! Although I've only met 4 of the other people who post here, I kinda feel like we are all friends ... sure, we argue over stuff, and some of us even insult each other now and then, but when ya get right down to it, we need to look after each other -- and if one of us is suffering, then I certainly feel like I want to offer any help I can, even if it is just a few gentle words. I'm glad our collective helped you in your time of need.
"There's nothing new under the sun"

[airann 1]

True, the members of the family here are some of the very best people I have ever met.
When you really need it you can get it here. And its given freely and with much love. And that makes a difference.
In order to keep a true perspective on importance, ... have a dog that will worship you and a cat that will ignore you.

[jtval 0]

Chris,
If there was anything I could say to help you in this istuation I would say it. but all I can do is agree with everyone here. its amazing how often I talk about the ppl on this site.although I've met a few handfulls of you, I know that when I meet the rest of you it'll be like coming home for a visit. We are a large,strange, twisted and (for the women) sexy family. we are just misplaced. jsut like any "real" family,even though we may not have all the answers, we are still here to help,listen give advicem, and bicker with.
remember the passing of a loved one is not neccesarily a bad thing. They ARE in a better place. take what you've learned from them and pass it on!(to me that is the best way to honor thier memory!)
have fun, live free, skydive
JT
Life's a bitch, and I'm her Pimp!
JT
http://community.webshots.com/user/jtval100

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Like Mama said, we are all famkily (I'll leave out the dysfunctional part...

Michele, you crack me up! You can spell "dysfunctional" but you can't spell "family".
I'm sure it was just a typo.
If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.
Chris

[Michele 1]

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You can spell "dysfunctional" but you can't spell "family"

LOLOL...If you look on your keyboard, you'll note that the K and the L are right next to each other...(excuses, excuses)... Actually, it is more a function of not proofing the post before hitting the continue button rather than anything else.
Me can get lazy...
I can also spell pterodactyl....!
Good to see you here, Chris, and handling things o.k.
Ciels and Pinks-(which I always check - Pinks can easily become Punks...Michele
If you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...
~enya~