As much as I would like to, I still can't get out here enough!  But I'm trying.

Right now, we are packing and heading to NC.  I've taken off work today and I will be off on Monday.  Karl's uncle passed away, so we are going to be with his family.

He's sad, I can tell, but I'm trying in every way possible to keep his mind focused on something, anything, else right now.  Keeping busy is always a good thing.  But he's also opened up to me, a little.  Even though no one thought he would open up at all.  He normally internalizes everything.  I mean, he didn't break down and cry on my lap or anything, but he did thank me for being so supportive and not asking all those dreaded questions that everyone else is going to ask when we get to NC.

The kids are coming too.  We want them to know as much about what's going on as possible.  Now, this ONLY triggered a bad reaction in Felicia.  She's soooo over dramatical, it's not even funny!  She immediately bust out some big FAT tears and started talking about my aunt who passed 2  years ago!  So hopefully we get through this one without her falling out or something!

I'm sure I'll be back here soon, but I did want to put a brief update out there.   I'll be back before the weekend is out with more updates.

Hey you. Will come back and read the post properly - just had to re-subscribed to everyone's blogs, because I wasn't getting the email alerts. Had this problem last night with Shawno's blog; he checked, and all his subscribers had disappeared! So, I re-subscribed, and he did the same for me, but I'll be contacting Bravenet about this...

Back in a bit, my friend...

Awwww... I'm so sorry to hear this news about Karl's uncle. Please accept my condolences...

Hey beautiful... Just dropping by to show you some love and let you know I'm thinking of you and Karl at this sad time...

Hey Kris... Just stopping in to say hi. Hope Karl is feeling a little easier; I know you've all had a really rough time...

Hey you... Just dropping in to say hi and let you know you're in my thoughts....

Hey gorgeous. Just dropping in to let you know I haven't forgotten about you. Hope to see and hear from you again; I miss you...

Hey you, just dropping in to say hi and wish you a great weekend.

Hey HOLLY! I miss you! I'll be back soon!

**looks around, searching for Kris** KRIS! Where are you?! I miss you!

Kris, I know your life is very hectic, and I know you're dealing with a lot. But if you should see this, I want you to know how much of a difference you make in my life. I've loved reading about your day-to-day world; you have a way of bringing your readers right into your home with you, and I miss that from you. You've created a sense of family just by sharing your own, and I wanted you to know that you are loved and appreciated for that...