Today Jake left for the gift fair with our other awesome friend Sara. After my doctor told me I shouldn't travel we called Sara and she said would go with Jake and help with the show. There wasn't any hesitation, either. Sara, this means more to me than you know. Today I will spend the day in bed with my dogs and drink orange juice. When I feel better, I will join them at the show.
In the past few weeks I have cried in front of quite a few strangers (sorry USPS workers, you're the ones who lost an overnight package/rush order two days before we were supposed to leave town). Today I cried becuase I have such an incredible support system. I am grateful for a husband who brings me water at 3am and holds me while I have the chills, who reprinted the lost rush job, who is driving right now to a trade show, and who is my best friend. I am grateful for my sister who wrote me a letter telling me to slow down. I am grateful for my mom and dad who sent flowers and balloons yesterday. I am grateful for friends and colleagues who are understanding and supportive and caring. I am grateful for my online friends who send me advice at midnight. And when I say online, it is in no way meant to marginalize the friendships we have, it's just that I've not yet gotten to give you a hug in person :) Thank you all so much.
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You are SO welcome, girl! We can't wait for you to feel better...and to celebrate your birthday with you. xo, A and peeps
i hope you feel better soon! I will be waiting for our dinner together when you make it down to the city! My new job doesnt start until Tuesday. If Jake needs an extra hand I have Monday free! I would be honored to rally behind Pistachio Press before my first day in the real world.
You are welcome! Crap...I probably should read the post before I comment...this may not apply to me. =)
Okay, I read the post. I am soooo sorry you are sick and I sincerely hope you feel better soon! Happy belated birthday! Was 30 welcoming for you? I loved that age! I am thinking that I will not receive 40 as well, however! You do have an amazing support system and if the UPS (or was it USPS) guy doesn't like the tears, then too bad. He gets paid whether you cry or not. It sounds like your sister had some wise advice for you and it is nice that she shared it with you! I hope you find time for you and you are feeling better every day!
Oh, Rach. This is the pits. I hope you're feeling better! Fingers crossed for a kick ass show.
Feeling much better! My mom came up and cleaned the house, all of the laundry and made me soup. Yay for moms!
Jake and Sara are doing amazing at the gift show and I haven't felt so calm in months. Still sleeping a lot but I think I'm about ready to be among the healthy again!
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