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On 6/10/2014 Jules5280 said:

You gals are funny! It's nice to see you all again. Mia is doing great, still a crazy puppy and growing like a cute weed. Took her to the vet last Friday for a follow-up shot and she is 31 lbs although she still thinks she jump up on my lap like the day she found me. She can take all the belly rubs, she'll enjoy them more....now if Preds wants to tickle my feet??? LOL Kidding, I'll take the hugs, thanks.

I just needed a break... May was a tough month.... Mother's Day, both my parents b-days... my dad's was at the end of the month. Then that rolled into June and the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. I actually had the blessing of going back to Normandy with my daddy for the 50th Anniversary celebration. Hard to believe it was 20 years already. Lots of memories to see all of those other men, each with their own stories, and to see the film. Then yesterday was my parents wedding anniversary, so it's just been A LOT!!!! I realized I needed to take some time to work on me, spend time with Mia, work on plans for my future.... all that silly RL stuff. I have missed chatting with you gals, and it's nice to know that you noticed I wasn't around. Hope that you are all doing good and have been well. I would have checked in eventually, but I sort of had a selfish reason.... of course Father's Day will be this weekend, and it will be another first. The "firsts" are so hard, even though I know those special days are still difficult even 20 or 30 years down life's road. I know I am not the first or last to lose my parents, so perhaps we can give each other hugs and get through it a bit better. Either that or I am going to buy a couple quarts of ice cream and watch Father of the Bride over and over until I can make myself laugh.

Hey Jules,

Glad to see your reply to this. Sounds like you have been one busy young lady for sure. Certain times for those of us that live long enough can always be a tough go even though things happened many moons ago. While time for many makes some things a bit easier it never erases one's memories of things and people.

Must have missed seeing this thread when I was on yesterday or would have chimed in sooner. Just happy that you seem to be getting along pretty well and it sounds like you had a great experience going to Normandy. Never been there but know how I feel just seeing it via a video of some kind. It has a special meaning for our country and what so many young men, some teens, gave for us to be able to live have our freedoms.

Ice cream sounds good to me but I'm more into old westerns myself.

Take care and best to you from all of us in our home,