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SunshineGirl
07-30-2008, 07:27 PM
I've arrived home safely from my journey to Columbus, Ohio. The people at 2Checkout.com were awesome. If any of you sell items and want to sell them online, they are a great shopping cart system---and hopefully an affiliate program, too! I gushed about our wonderful community here and how much it adds to Sunshine Rewards. :) I also made some new contacts and learned some thing about affiliate marketing that I didn't know before. All in all, I felt like it was a really good experience and can only help us continue to grow.
Tomorrow I fly out for Florida to Cindy's house. My uncle's funeral is Friday morning. I'm going to stay through the funeral and then the time at mom's house with the friends and family after that. I'm going to fly back to Indy Friday night so that we can drive to Cincinnati to meet up with the kids by Saturday morning. We had already promised to take them to King's Island this weekend and I didn't want to disappoint them. :( So SG's parents have them right now in Southern Indiana and are going to meet us there.
I missed Cassie losing her second tooth this morning. :( At least it wasn't her first. And she has already assured us all that the Tooth Fairy WILL be able to find her at her grandparents' house to deliver her anticipated Disney Dollars.
I'm going to go catch up with Angie on what's going on with the site and what needs to happen while I am in out of pocket most of the next three days. I really appreciate everyone being patient with cashouts, trouble tickets, etc. You never plan for something like this and as a family-owned business, it can be really difficult when a family issue arises.
disney_girl
07-30-2008, 07:30 PM
We are definitely thinking of you all and hope that your travels are safe!
ravensdreamer
07-30-2008, 07:50 PM
Have a safe trip, we are finally heading to Kings Island this Friday and Saturday with my sons (bought season passes for them for Christmas, then signed them up for every Christian Camp available during the summer so this will be the first weekend we actually have made it up this year. Hope the
kids have a real nice time!
Lynn
KY
Sunni
07-30-2008, 07:54 PM
:hugs: Tricia
Have a safe trip! Give Cindy a big :hugs:
Have a fun time with the girls....sounds like it will be fun.
nurseminnie76
07-30-2008, 07:54 PM
I'm so glad you had a great experience at your meeting. You seemed really excited about going.
Don't worry about us -- we will be just fine. You just concentrate on taking care of Cindy and yourself and we will be here waiting when you get back.
I hope you have safe travels. :hugs:
disneyforever
07-30-2008, 07:55 PM
Hi Tricia! It sounds like you had an interesting trip. It's always great to learn new things and new ways to update and apply ideas. :clap:
As someone who also owns her own biz - I know how difficult it can be when things like this come up suddenly. However, do not worry about us!!! All of us sunshiners will be just fine for a while. We are all sending you (and Cindy) warm thoughts, hugs, and prayers. :hugs:
Congratulations to Cassie! She's growing up fast. Disney Dollars from the tooth fairy - that is a great idea. I will have to tell my brother about that.
Mom2aPrincess
07-30-2008, 07:55 PM
I think everyone here will most certainly understand. Take care of your family Tricia. We will all be patient and await your return.
Still keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. :hugs:
disneyforever
07-30-2008, 07:56 PM
Can someone tell me what King's Island is?
jenvance
07-30-2008, 07:59 PM
The conference sounds neat. Glad you had a nice time. Have a safe trip to Florida, your family will be in my prayers for the next few days. Sorry about you missing Cassies tooth, but she will have many more. Have fun at Kings Island.
mirandag819
07-30-2008, 08:01 PM
Can someone tell me what King's Island is?
It is a paramount theme park in Cincinnati... I use to go there when I was a kid..... I loved the smurf ride !
mirandag819
07-30-2008, 08:06 PM
I've arrived home safely from my journey to Columbus, Ohio. The people at 2Checkout.com were awesome. If any of you sell items and want to sell them online, they are a great shopping cart system---and hopefully an affiliate program, too! I gushed about our wonderful community here and how much it adds to Sunshine Rewards. :) I also made some new contacts and learned some thing about affiliate marketing that I didn't know before. All in all, I felt like it was a really good experience and can only help us continue to grow.
Tomorrow I fly out for Florida to Cindy's house. My uncle's funeral is Friday morning. I'm going to stay through the funeral and then the time at mom's house with the friends and family after that. I'm going to fly back to Indy Friday night so that we can drive to Cincinnati to meet up with the kids by Saturday morning. We had already promised to take them to King's Island this weekend and I didn't want to disappoint them. :( So SG's parents have them right now in Southern Indiana and are going to meet us there.
I missed Cassie losing her second tooth this morning. :( At least it wasn't her first. And she has already assured us all that the Tooth Fairy WILL be able to find her at her grandparents' house to deliver her anticipated Disney Dollars.
I'm going to go catch up with Angie on what's going on with the site and what needs to happen while I am in out of pocket most of the next three days. I really appreciate everyone being patient with cashouts, trouble tickets, etc. You never plan for something like this and as a family-owned business, it can be really difficult when a family issue arises.
I am glad it sounds like everything went really well on your trip and I am so sorry for your loss. Have a safe trip to Flordia, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Have a nice trip with the girls to King's Island.... we use to go every summer when I was a kid.... my dad loved the Reds, so we went to Cincinnati so he could go to a game and we could go to King's Island. I loved it!
mollyeilis
07-30-2008, 08:19 PM
Glad you're back, and I hope your travels go well tomorrow. :hugs:
"while I am in out of pocket"....that phrase was just being discussed today on the dis, how odd to see someone else use it!
faithhope
07-30-2008, 08:24 PM
It is good to take the time to be with family and friends at this time... Angie and the mods will keep us behaving here, and we will all pitch in to answer newbie questions.
We will miss you though... your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.
mirandag819
07-30-2008, 08:28 PM
Glad you're back, and I hope your travels go well tomorrow. :hugs:
"while I am in out of pocket"....that phrase was just being discussed today on the dis, how odd to see someone else use it!
I've never heard this phrase... what does it mean ?
askomsky
07-30-2008, 08:33 PM
We all certainly understand, take the time you need, we'll behave and help hold the fort down for you.
Have a safe trip and take care of eachother.
:hugs:
Hugs to both you and Cindy during this difficult time. Just know that your SR friends are thinking about you!:love:
ligrumpygirl
07-30-2008, 08:45 PM
Big :hugs: to the whole Sunshine Family! We will be here when you get back...we will take care of each other until you get back! That is what I love about this site...SunshineFriends take care of their friends while the Sunshinefamily takes care of their family!
nurseminnie76
07-30-2008, 08:47 PM
Big :hugs: to the whole Sunshine Family! We will be here when you get back...we will take care of each other until you get back! That is what I love about this site...SunshineFriends take care of their friends while the Sunshinefamily takes care of their family!
Very well said!! Somedays the posts on this board really bring a tear to my eye and make me pround to be a member. :love:
llgray16
07-30-2008, 09:01 PM
:hugs:
Take your time and tend to your family. We all understand how things in your personal life are far more important.
ravensdreamer
07-30-2008, 09:04 PM
I remember the smurf ride!
I loved it, alot of changes since then in that spot...now it is Scooby ride similar to the Buzz Lightyear one at Disney.
Paramount sold it last year and it now belongs to Cedar Point organization
so they had to go in and change alot of the ride names that were connected to Paramount (Top Gun,Flight of Fear,Italian Job...etc....). Its a great place to take your kids.
Iteach
07-30-2008, 09:05 PM
Big :hugs: to the whole Sunshine Family! We will be here when you get back...we will take care of each other until you get back! That is what I love about this site...SunshineFriends take care of their friends while the Sunshinefamily takes care of their family!
Very well said!! Somedays the posts on this board really bring a tear to my eye and make me pround to be a member. :love:
I was just thinking the exact same thing when I read Janet's post and was tearing up, and then I read yours. What a great community SR is!
Tricia,
Glad your day was so worthwhile. I'm so glad you were able to go. Safe travels to you and SG. I'm sure Cindy will be so glad to see you. Big :hugs: to all of you. We will miss you, but as others have said, we will be fine until you get back. Have a great time with the girls when you get back. It will be a good diversion after the few days you have ahead of you. Thank you for taking the time to update us. My thoughts and prayers to the whole SR family.
StitchandPooh'smom
07-30-2008, 09:57 PM
Have a safe trip to Florida! We will keep all of you in our prayers. :sunshine:
pbhall13
07-30-2008, 10:02 PM
Tricia
thank you so much for taking the time to give us an update. We are certainly all thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Please have a safe trip and give Cindy a hug from me. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pamela
Soccer Princess
07-30-2008, 10:02 PM
Have a safe trip to Florida and fun with the girls at Kings Island. We used to go there all the time! I am keeping you, Cindy and the rest of your family in my thoughts.
~Kathie
07-30-2008, 10:06 PM
Have a safe trip and don't worry about us..........we'll be fine.
chipndale
07-30-2008, 10:08 PM
Glad to hear that you learned some new information for your business. So sorry that you have to come home and face this. Don't worry about us - go to Florida and be with your family. A weekend at Kings Island with the girls will be a great diversion. Have a safe trip! We will be thinking of you and your family!
andrea2289
07-30-2008, 11:11 PM
Thank-you for the update Tricia. We will all be fine here. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Have a good time at King's Island! :sunshine2:
lanny76
07-30-2008, 11:16 PM
Thanks for checking in - hope all goes well with your travels. :hugs: to all, as well.
And others have already said it well - how nice it is that sunshine friends take care of each other so well! There's a lot of caring on SR.
linanglab
07-31-2008, 06:12 AM
Sorry you are dealing with so much. But have fun at KI. It will be nice to just get away and be with family for a mini vacation.
kerry34
07-31-2008, 10:49 AM
Tricia
Hope you have a safe trip to Florida. :hugs: for you and Cindy. I am thinking of you both.
Also have a great time at KI with your kiddies. Hopefully it will be a nice break from everything.
Take Care,
Kerry
SunshineGirl
07-31-2008, 08:10 PM
Sadly, I missed my connecting flight and am now stuck in Charlotte. :(
Sadly, I missed my connecting flight and am now stuck in Charlotte. :(
Grr. Pixie dust that you get there soon.
SunshineGirl
07-31-2008, 08:21 PM
Right now I am scheduled to depart at 10:10. If that flight gets cancelled, too, I am stuck until tomorrow. :(
Sunni
07-31-2008, 08:44 PM
Fingers crossed.....sending good wishes for you to go tonight!
:hugs: Tricia.
missangie
07-31-2008, 10:14 PM
Right now I am scheduled to depart at 10:10. If that flight gets cancelled, too, I am stuck until tomorrow. :(
Oh goodness! Here's hoping that flight is lifting off right now! (fingers crossed and praying)!!
lanny76
07-31-2008, 10:27 PM
Hopefully you didn't get stuck again and are on your way!
mirandag819
07-31-2008, 10:46 PM
Hopefully you didn't get stuck again and are on your way!
I hope you made the 10:10 flight !!!
sunshinecindy
07-31-2008, 10:59 PM
That flight has now been cancelled till 11:00, but hopefully it will still fly.
lanny76
07-31-2008, 11:00 PM
That flight has now been cancelled till 11:00, but hopefully it will still fly.
Well, I should hope it does!! It would really stink to have wait all night, too.
askomsky
07-31-2008, 11:02 PM
That flight has now been cancelled till 11:00, but hopefully it will still fly.
Oh man, what a day for Tricia, I hope it takes off at 11!!!!!
mirandag819
07-31-2008, 11:06 PM
Poor Tricia, and Cindy too (I know it has to be stressing you out too). I wish I had known you would be stuck in Charlotte so long I could have came to entertain you.
sunshinecindy
07-31-2008, 11:15 PM
Shes boarded and awaiting take off, so it looks good so far. She should be here about 12:40 or so.
mirandag819
07-31-2008, 11:19 PM
Shes boarded and awaiting take off, so it looks good so far. She should be here about 12:40 or so.
Good ! Hopefully you guys are able to rest a little before tomorrow... I know you will both need it. I will keep thinking good thoughts that the plane does fly tonight, and will keep you both in my thoughts tomorrow.
Shes boarded and awaiting take off, so it looks good so far. She should be here about 12:40 or so.
Yay! You both are in my thoughts.
pbhall13
08-01-2008, 12:07 AM
Get some rest once the plane gets in...it's going to be a long day....so just try to get some time to sit down for a bit.
pamela
DisneyMa
08-01-2008, 12:45 AM
Take care of yourself and your family.:hugs:
sunshinecindy
08-01-2008, 01:21 AM
Tricia has landed. She should be here in about half hour or so. I'm sure shes very tired, but at least she made it.
~Kathie
08-01-2008, 01:31 AM
Glad to hear she made it. It's been a long day!
Both of you get some rest. :hugs::hugs:
Iteach
08-01-2008, 01:55 AM
That's good news. You'll be so glad to see each other. Try to get some rest before tomorrow!:hugs:
Sunni
08-01-2008, 06:20 AM
Glad to hear that Tricia made it. I hope you both were able to get a little rest! :hugs:
luvdisney00
08-01-2008, 07:00 AM
You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers today. :hugs:
StitchandPooh'smom
08-01-2008, 08:06 AM
Glad Tricia got there and you are all together today. :hugs:
askomsky
08-01-2008, 08:13 AM
Tricia has landed. She should be here in about half hour or so. I'm sure shes very tired, but at least she made it.
Good news, glad she got there safely, can only imagine how tired all of you must be right now.
lanny76
08-01-2008, 08:52 AM
Glad she made it safely. Will be thinking of you all today.
cherbear
08-01-2008, 01:28 PM
oh my goodness! Such a long week for all of y'all. Poor Tricia...thank God she made it!
SunshineGirl
08-01-2008, 05:31 PM
I'm back at the airport. :) 10 minutes until I board a flight to St. Louis and then on to Indy. Hopefully tonight will be much less eventful than last night.
Today went REALLY well. It all went so fast!! My cousin did a fabulous job of eulogizing his father. I was fortunate enough to be able to read the 23 Psalm from our family Bible. Then a number of people shared their memories. After that, we headed back to mom's house to eat and spend time together.
It was exactly how Uncle Chuck would have wanted it. Touching moments interspersed with laughing and poking fun at each other.
And I found out that my cousin and his wife are going to be in Disney the week of the Sunshine Cruise!! So we are making plans to meet up under better circumstances and maybe even get SunshineSister and her family over there. It would be so nice to see my cousin at a time OTHER than when someone in our family has died.
Glad things went as well as they could. :hugs::hugs:
spring
08-01-2008, 05:33 PM
I'm back at the airport. :) 10 minutes until I board a flight to St. Louis and then on to Indy. Hopefully tonight will be much less eventful than last night.
Today went REALLY well. It all went so fast!! My cousin did a fabulous job of eulogizing his father. I was fortunate enough to be able to read the 23 Psalm from our family Bible. Then a number of people shared their memories. After that, we headed back to mom's house to eat and spend time together.
It was exactly how Uncle Chuck would have wanted it. Touching moments interspersed with laughing and poking fun at each other.
And I found out that my cousin and his wife are going to be in Disney the week of the Sunshine Cruise!! So we are making plans to meet up under better circumstances and maybe even get SunshineSister and her family over there. It would be so nice to see my cousin at a time OTHER than when someone in our family has died.
Have a safe and relaxing trip home, Tricia. :sunshine:
askomsky
08-01-2008, 05:48 PM
Hope your flight home is uneventful and I'm glad everything went as well as to be expected. :hugs:
chipndale
08-01-2008, 05:50 PM
Glad to hear that today went well and that you are ready to head back to see the girls. I hope your flight is dull and that you make it home quickly and safely! Have a good weekend!
Sunni
08-01-2008, 07:02 PM
:hugs: Tricia Glad to hear that today went well for you all. Have a safe trip back.
Have fun with the Sunshine family this weekend. I have heard about King's Island. Sounds like a great place to visit. Please let me know how it was.
andrea2289
08-01-2008, 07:24 PM
I am glad today went well. You all have been in our thoughts and prayers. Have fun with your family this weekend! You deserve it! :)
Iteach
08-01-2008, 07:53 PM
Glad that everything went well today. All of you have been on my mind on and off all day. Hopefully you can rest a little on your flight home. Have a fun weekend with your family!
llgray16
08-01-2008, 08:23 PM
I'm glad things went well today. Funerals are never easy but it does help to have your loved ones around :hugs:
I hope you have a great weekend at Kings Island with Sunshine Guy and the Sunshine Girls :sunshine: My sisters and their families will be there next weekend.
Blessing and Miracle
08-01-2008, 09:12 PM
I'm glad things went well for you guys today. :) Seems like a lot of families only see each other during times like these! :(
LauraLea
08-01-2008, 09:57 PM
Tricia,
Hope you make it home safe and swiftly tonight. It was nice to hear you honored your uncle's life in a way he would have approved.
Laura
lanny76
08-01-2008, 10:27 PM
Glad all went well and it sounds like it was a good service. Hope your flight is good, and have fun with your girls this wkend!
3dog2kidmom
08-03-2008, 12:51 AM
I'm back at the airport. :) 10 minutes until I board a flight to St. Louis and then on to Indy. Hopefully tonight will be much less eventful than last night.
Oh my gosh, Tricia... I wish I would have seen this yesterday. I was sitting in the St. Louis airport for several hours yesterday evening myself!
Well, hope all is well at home now. :hugs:
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