WHAT YA GOT SWAP Chat Thread

[TMNfarm]

You guys have me in tears! Cjwaldon, that act of generosity was so unexpected and kind... Thank you! And craftylady, thanks for offering the apron back up, even though it was supposed to be a side swap. You all are so awesome! It doesn't take much to bring me to tears lately it seems, but in this crazy world where people shoot up a school full of tiny children, it's nice to know there are still people who will offer up a simple gift of generosity to someone they have never even met!

Roosterlane, please give your hubby a great big hug from me. You are truly blessed to still have him in your life after all of this. I know first hand how it can so easily go the other way. Almost 3 years ago, I lost my perfectly heathy husband at 42 to a sudden, massive, unexpected stroke. He was conscious for 14 hours after the stroke, struggling to communicate. He told me repeatedly that he loved me, and I told him repeatedly that I loved him too. He kept telling me he wanted to go home, and I told him he could go home when he could walk out of the hospital. I really never thought he wasn't going to make it... The last thing he said to me was that he loved me and he wanted to go home. In hindsite, I don't believe he was talking about our physical home, but Home... To our Father in Heaven. He started to seizure, and went unconscious. Within hours he was on life support, and within another hour or two, he was brain-dead. I know the exact minute he left me... I felt him leave. Even though he was unconscious, I saw the life leave his eyes. I was filled with a peace that I had never felt before. It was only about a half hour later that the nuerosurgeon came in and examined him and told me he was gone, only being kept "alive" by the machines. I told him I knew... We kept him going for another 2 days so his family could come say goodbye. (We were in Vegas for a conference when it happened... All the way across the country). My kids lost the best Daddy in the world. I lost my best friend, my soul mate, my rock, my life... It's been a long hard climb, but by the grace of God, I am forging a new life for me and for my kids. The chickens are part of that new life, and they bring me so much joy. Being a part of this BYC family means more to me than any of you could possibly ever know...

So now that I am thoroughly a blubbering, teary mess... I just want to say Thank You for letting me be a part of this...

 

[Rabbit-boy]

Sounds AWESOME......

 

[babymakes6]

You guys have me in tears! Cjwaldon, that act of generosity was so unexpected and kind... Thank you! And craftylady, thanks for offering the apron back up, even though it was supposed to be a side swap. You all are so awesome! It doesn't take much to bring me to tears lately it seems, but in this crazy world where people shoot up a school full of tiny children, it's nice to know there are still people who will offer up a simple gift of generosity to someone they have never even met!

Roosterlane, please give your hubby a great big hug from me. You are truly blessed to still have him in your life after all of this. I know first hand how it can so easily go the other way. Almost 3 years ago, I lost my perfectly heathy husband at 42 to a sudden, massive, unexpected stroke. He was conscious for 14 hours after the stroke, struggling to communicate. He told me repeatedly that he loved me, and I told him repeatedly that I loved him too. He kept telling me he wanted to go home, and I told him he could go home when he could walk out of the hospital. I really never thought he wasn't going to make it... The last thing he said to me was that he loved me and he wanted to go home. In hindsite, I don't believe he was talking about our physical home, but Home... To our Father in Heaven. He started to seizure, and went unconscious. Within hours he was on life support, and within another hour or two, he was brain-dead. I know the exact minute he left me... I felt him leave. Even though he was unconscious, I saw the life leave his eyes. I was filled with a peace that I had never felt before. It was only about a half hour later that the nuerosurgeon came in and examined him and told me he was gone, only being kept "alive" by the machines. I told him I knew... We kept him going for another 2 days so his family could come say goodbye. (We were in Vegas for a conference when it happened... All the way across the country). My kids lost the best Daddy in the world. I lost my best friend, my soul mate, my rock, my life... It's been a long hard climb, but by the grace of God, I am forging a new life for me and for my kids. The chickens are part of that new life, and they bring me so much joy. Being a part of this BYC family means more to me than any of you could possibly ever know...

So now that I am thoroughly a blubbering, teary mess... I just want to say Thank You for letting me be a part of this...

Now I am in tears! I am so sorry for your loss!

You will find that on this swap as well as the Paypal/Hatching eggs swap, we are all like one big family-we all love to help each other out as much as possible! We have the BEST group on here and I want to tell you ALL this Christmas how much you mean to me! Consider yourself hugged, and have a wonderful Christmas!

 

[coldupnorth]

Awe thanks sweeties. It's okay I just don't want anyone else to get scammed. Like I was saying to someone else tonight, 3 out of a gazillion swap is not too bad

. This one was just rude and lied. KARMA bites aye? Or maybe SONEW needs to go APEsh#t. No.......no......I better be nice and just drop it

. Anywho, hubby is out of surgery today. Had stents and 3 balloon procedures done on the other leg. Of course he had another vasovagal attack as we
were getting ready to go home. But I think he is so much better. He is home and resting. Let's see between his heart surgery and leg surgeries, that's 8 stents and 3 balloons with additional heart attack, open heart surgery and a stroke. And to look at him today he looks amazing and is feeling so much better. He is so blessed to be given a second chance at life. I hope and pray 2013 is a much better year for happiness, love, and great health for everyone.

Big hugs and let's do some swapping!

Pauletta - I am so happy that is he doing better. You two definitely deserve a 2013 full of rest and fun!

 

[coldupnorth]

You guys have me in tears! Cjwaldon, that act of generosity was so unexpected and kind... Thank you! And craftylady, thanks for offering the apron back up, even though it was supposed to be a side swap. You all are so awesome! It doesn't take much to bring me to tears lately it seems, but in this crazy world where people shoot up a school full of tiny children, it's nice to know there are still people who will offer up a simple gift of generosity to someone they have never even met!

Roosterlane, please give your hubby a great big hug from me. You are truly blessed to still have him in your life after all of this. I know first hand how it can so easily go the other way. Almost 3 years ago, I lost my perfectly heathy husband at 42 to a sudden, massive, unexpected stroke. He was conscious for 14 hours after the stroke, struggling to communicate. He told me repeatedly that he loved me, and I told him repeatedly that I loved him too. He kept telling me he wanted to go home, and I told him he could go home when he could walk out of the hospital. I really never thought he wasn't going to make it... The last thing he said to me was that he loved me and he wanted to go home. In hindsite, I don't believe he was talking about our physical home, but Home... To our Father in Heaven. He started to seizure, and went unconscious. Within hours he was on life support, and within another hour or two, he was brain-dead. I know the exact minute he left me... I felt him leave. Even though he was unconscious, I saw the life leave his eyes. I was filled with a peace that I had never felt before. It was only about a half hour later that the nuerosurgeon came in and examined him and told me he was gone, only being kept "alive" by the machines. I told him I knew... We kept him going for another 2 days so his family could come say goodbye. (We were in Vegas for a conference when it happened... All the way across the country). My kids lost the best Daddy in the world. I lost my best friend, my soul mate, my rock, my life... It's been a long hard climb, but by the grace of God, I am forging a new life for me and for my kids. The chickens are part of that new life, and they bring me so much joy. Being a part of this BYC family means more to me than any of you could possibly ever know...

So now that I am thoroughly a blubbering, teary mess... I just want to say Thank You for letting me be a part of this...

I'm in tears now too. All that you and your children have gone through, and you still have the most wonderful perspective on life and that should certainly serve your children well. We are very happy to welcome you into our little swapping group. We are definitely more than just swappers, we are there for each other for smiles and hugs (whichever is needed).

 

[gabrielle1976]

Im glad your hubby sounds like he will be in good shape to enjoy christmas. Some times people talk about vasovagal like its some sort of weak person thing , its not . I have problems with it now and I never did befor , somewhere between my fybro , heart and blood pressure problems and the tumer inside my spinal cord I suddenly have issues with it alot, any time they draw blood , do surgries or procedures even IVs now my body just cant take it , I keep getting told that I just have to think positive and not be scared

. I wish it was that simple , I do think positive and Im not scared Im actually rather blazae about stuff after 8 stay in surgries , 3 out paitent surgries , more then 2 dozen MRIs and more biopsies , ultra sounds , cat scans , lumbar punctures ect ect ect Medical stuff is just an avrage day for me , dosnt matter anything involveing penatration of some sort on my body and bam , Its so annoying and frustrateing becuase alot of people treat me like Im porpously being dramatic , yep sure I work up and decide I want to pass out today

, face planting in a clinic or hospital waiting room or hall way or whateveris just right up there on my list.
Sorry I got way off track.
I am so happy your husband is feeling better . I hope you guys get to have a wonderful and magical christmas.

 

[coldupnorth]

Im glad your hubby sounds like he will be in good shape to enjoy christmas. Some times people talk about vasovagal like its some sort of weak person thing , its not . I have problems with it now and I never did befor , somewhere between my fybro , heart and blood pressure problems and the tumer inside my spinal cord I suddenly have issues with it alot, any time they draw blood , do surgries or procedures even IVs now my body just cant take it , I keep getting told that I just have to think positive and not be scared

. I wish it was that simple , I do think positive and Im not scared Im actually rather blazae about stuff after 8 stay in surgries , 3 out paitent surgries , more then 2 dozen MRIs and more biopsies , ultra sounds , cat scans , lumbar punctures ect ect ect Medical stuff is just an avrage day for me , dosnt matter anything involveing penatration of some sort on my body and bam , Its so annoying and frustrateing becuase alot of people treat me like Im porpously being dramatic , yep sure I work up and decide I want to pass out today

, face planting in a clinic or hospital waiting room or hall way or whateveris just right up there on my list.
Sorry I got way off track.
I am so happy your husband is feeling better . I hope you guys get to have a wonderful and magical christmas.

Hope your Christmas is wonderful as well!

 

[babymakes6]

I found this poem and wanted to share-it is beautiful!

Please, if it offends you, just skip over it.

Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate.
Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
They were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say.
They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
“Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
“This is heaven,” declared a small boy. “We’re spending Christmas at God’s house.”
When what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same,
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
And in that moment was joy, that only Heaven can bring-
those children all flew into the arms of their King
And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.
And as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.”
Then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe.
Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
“Let My power and presence re-enter this land!”
“May this country be delivered from the hands of fools
I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools!”
Then He and the children stood up without a sound,
“Come now my children, let me show you around.”
Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran,
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
“In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.”​

written by Cameo Smith-Mt. Wolf, PA

 

[NotAFarm]

Quote: me, three.....and I have to go back to work.......and I'll have to explain why my eyes are all red and then I be crying again because I will tell your story to my co-worker whose husband had a heart surgery in July and will be going in again next month..........sharing one anothers joys and burdens, it is what we do.....

 

[Lacy Blues]

Awe thanks sweeties. It's okay I just don't want anyone else to get scammed. Like I was saying to someone else tonight, 3 out of a gazillion swap is not too bad

. This one was just rude and lied. KARMA bites aye? Or maybe SONEW needs to go APEsh#t. No.......no......I better be nice and just drop it

. Anywho, hubby is out of surgery today. Had stents and 3 balloon procedures done on the other leg. Of course he had another vasovagal attack as we
were getting ready to go home. But I think he is so much better. He is home and resting. Let's see between his heart surgery and leg surgeries, that's 8 stents and 3 balloons with additional heart attack, open heart surgery and a stroke. And to look at him today he looks amazing and is feeling so much better. He is so blessed to be given a second chance at life. I hope and pray 2013 is a much better year for happiness, love, and great health for everyone.

Big hugs and let's do some swapping!

You guys have me in tears! Cjwaldon, that act of generosity was so unexpected and kind... Thank you! And craftylady, thanks for offering the apron back up, even though it was supposed to be a side swap. You all are so awesome! It doesn't take much to bring me to tears lately it seems, but in this crazy world where people shoot up a school full of tiny children, it's nice to know there are still people who will offer up a simple gift of generosity to someone they have never even met!

Roosterlane, please give your hubby a great big hug from me. You are truly blessed to still have him in your life after all of this. I know first hand how it can so easily go the other way. Almost 3 years ago, I lost my perfectly heathy husband at 42 to a sudden, massive, unexpected stroke. He was conscious for 14 hours after the stroke, struggling to communicate. He told me repeatedly that he loved me, and I told him repeatedly that I loved him too. He kept telling me he wanted to go home, and I told him he could go home when he could walk out of the hospital. I really never thought he wasn't going to make it... The last thing he said to me was that he loved me and he wanted to go home. In hindsite, I don't believe he was talking about our physical home, but Home... To our Father in Heaven. He started to seizure, and went unconscious. Within hours he was on life support, and within another hour or two, he was brain-dead. I know the exact minute he left me... I felt him leave. Even though he was unconscious, I saw the life leave his eyes. I was filled with a peace that I had never felt before. It was only about a half hour later that the nuerosurgeon came in and examined him and told me he was gone, only being kept "alive" by the machines. I told him I knew... We kept him going for another 2 days so his family could come say goodbye. (We were in Vegas for a conference when it happened... All the way across the country). My kids lost the best Daddy in the world. I lost my best friend, my soul mate, my rock, my life... It's been a long hard climb, but by the grace of God, I am forging a new life for me and for my kids. The chickens are part of that new life, and they bring me so much joy. Being a part of this BYC family means more to me than any of you could possibly ever know...

So now that I am thoroughly a blubbering, teary mess... I just want to say Thank You for letting me be a part of this...

I forgot to quote Babymakes6's poem...

What a week!

I know I haven't been on here all that long and don't really contribute a lot to the discussions but you guys are breaking my heart! Wish I could hug all of you!

I couldn't find the group hug smiley!