Another update...

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Dear and everyone,

I really do appreciate all the notes you all have written to me.

I, too, have been offline because of the storms.. after all the hours of

work I spent on this computer, I am VERY PROTECTIVE of " my lifeline " .

Physically, I am gaining strength, the infection is gone but it has

definitely taken a toll on my " decrepit body "

Emotionally and mentally.. IT IS HARD. My daughter and son-in-love

in Mobile are having a very hard time with " grandpa's death " on top

of Phil's mom about 2 months ago, then Tim's and now my Dad's.

BUT.. It is to some degree bringing and me closer..

We have been calling back and forth (when I don't have the phone

unplugged due to the thunderstorms) and let's just say having

discussions that are leading to " healing old wounds " . So, the

conversations and my life right now are both positive and

negative, but STRESS is STRESS.. whether it is positive or negative,

and is draining in some ways. I am finding it difficult to concentrate,

and as far as " ambition " .. forget it... I know you all understand...

I DO appreciate all of you, your caring and sharing is helping immensely.

I AM trying to " take care of me " .. as well... My husband really considered

my Dad, his Dad, in some ways more so than his own father.. because my

Dad taught him lots of things.. like working with tools, etc, that his own

father did not have time to do while he was growing up due to the long

hours he had to commute to work and the 12 hour shifts he worked..

Well, I wrote much more than I expected.. I guess it does help to share

with friends, and that is what I consider each of you...

God Bless you all..

Your friend,

elaine

-----Original Message-----

From: Matsumura [mailto:Matsumura_Clan@...]

Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 2:05 PM

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Subject: Re: [ ] Elaine's Update.. ;-) & ;-( ...

Elaine,

I am so very sorry that your father died. You really have been through so

much in the last few months. I'm thinking of you and your family and hoping

that from now on things will be much better for you all.

I'm happy that you had the energy to tell us all what has been happening,

but I wish it were better news.

Next time you have a computer problem, please call and see if I can help in

any way. I know how frustrating it is to be disconnected. As you said in

another post, our weather has been so stormy that I've been unplugged for

most of the time over the last few days.

Please take care and I sincerely hope you are feeling better in all ways

very soon.

PS. I still don't receive your original posts. So very odd!!!