My leukemia's back.

[N F C]

It's just the hot weather, NFC. You remember - everything expands with heat.

Blooie, your plane pic 'got my curious up,' so I went looking. Found this in the Sundance Times, if anyone else is having a monkey moment (think, Curious George):

http://sundancetimes.com/aladdin-airlift/

And for some reason, Volkswagens as spiders seems to be a popular theme

You're right...heat = expansion

Didn't they used to refer to VW Beetles as "bugs"?

 

[Bunnylady]

They still do; there's someone here in Wilmington who has a modern version of the bug done up in red with ladybug spots and "eyelashes" on the headlights.

 

[lazy gardener]

I learned how to drive stick shift in a little powder blue volkswagon. Oh how I loved that little car, and the sense of independence that went along with it!

 

[donrae]

I'd much rather the ladybug bug than the spider bug. yep, creeped me out some.

Okay, I've hit 20,000 posts. Someone spends way, way too much time on byc

 

[3goodeggs]

You are fine.
Just ask sourland.
When I first hit 1000, I didn't want to ever log on again. I got over it.

 

[N F C]

Rachel, I send you my deepest sympathy, and a distant hug. I'll keep it virtual b/c I'm now being treated for pneumonia. Less than 2 weeks before I have to leave for Guatemala. I'm asking you all to pray for healing so I don't miss this trip. Better days ahead for you Rachel. Do what ever you have to do to protect your health, maybe even have your son take care of the chickens for a while.

@lazy gardener , how are you doing? Does it look like you'll still be able to go to Guatemala?

 

[N F C]

I'd much rather the ladybug bug than the spider bug. yep, creeped me out some.

Okay, I've hit 20,000 posts. Someone spends way, way too much time on byc

Heck, you're just getting warmed up Rachel, lol.

 

[hbhoffman]

Hi All! Wow! You all had lots going on last week!
Our Dominican Republic missions trip was incredible,challenging, exhausting, and amazing! Up by 6 am gone by 7 and packed days until 10 pm or later. Our team of youth and parents did a total of 10 VBS sessions for 6 different villages or churches.

This was one. We were told 75 max. It was 400+! How awesome is that?
Been going through reverse culture shock. Anyone have extra spandex to help hold my confused brain together? Went into a grocery store here (shock #1 so much food & stuff, it was clean and huge and...) and needed to ask a question of a clerk (shock #2 someone actually there to help in English) then I didn't know which language to speak (shock #3 wait where am I-U.S. or D.R.? OK. Can they speak English or Spanish? Do I need an interpreters help or am I OK?)
Miss being there. I felt more at home there. Once my body got used to doing 6 floors of stairs I did not hurt from my mom like I do here. Amazing not to hurt every day. Can't wait for heaven!

Lazygardener... How are you now? I really hope you go! Coming home we were behind a large group of 80 returning from Guatemala. It was awesome to see.

Blooie, That was an emotional week! Stay in touch with the one who loves you. Glad you went Hugs!

Rachel,
Wish I could send my DH over to donate for you! He is O something and donates 2 bags of his blood/red blood cells regularly. They love when he comes in.
The chicks sound fun! Wish we lived closer.I would buy some from you instead of paying someone else $8- $25 a chick!
Hugs to the rest of you all too!

 

[Bunnylady]

Hbhoffman, that sounds awesome (and exhausting!) I have seen the "reverse culture shock" before; my brother spent a few days with us a little while after my parents' house (and half of the neighborhood) got blown away by a tornado. It's amazing how fast even the worst conditions can become "normality. " Welcome back!

I'd much rather the ladybug bug than the spider bug. yep, creeped me out some.

Okay, I've hit 20,000 posts. Someone spends way, way too much time on byc

Rachel, look at it as 20,000 opportunities that you took to offer advice, encouragement, comfort, or in some other way touch someone else's life.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Rachel, look at it as 20,000 opportunities that you took to offer advice, encouragement, comfort, or in some other way touch someone else's life.

What a beautiful way of putting it!