June 21, 2010

ICLW ~ June 2010

Hello friends and fellow travelers! 

It's that time again, time for the bloggy love-fest known as ICLW! (If you're uncertain what I'm talking about, check out the little red box in the right sidebar...you'll find all you need to know there!).  If you're a new visitor, you can check out my backstory on the "Welcome Friends" tab on the top of the page.  I just love ICLW, last month I was introduced to so many new blogs, I can barely keep up with them all in my Google Reader!  Even though I might not comment everyday, I do try my hardest to keep you all read!  I'm hoping to add even more readers and blogs this month! 

I'd like to thank you all for your condolences on the passing of my Aunt Helen. She truly was a remarkable woman. A woman that I'm learning a lot from, even in death. I find it sad that sometimes in our lives we don't know, understand, or truly comprehend how amazing the people in our lives really are until they are gone. Don't get me wrong, I've always admired and loved Aunt Helen...but hearing so many stories of how much she touched others' lives, well, it kind of makes me sad that I didn't know all those things about her before she was taken from us by the evil disease of Alzheimer's. She was gone for so long before she was truly gone, if that makes sense. My Aunt Judy said this weekend that she can finally feel Aunt Helen around us again. It made total sense...for so long there was this cloudy emptiness where Aunt Helen used to be. I know and am so happy that she is finally at peace, reunited with the great loves of her life, my Uncle Carl and her beloved puppies Choco and Lucky.

OK, before I get all maudlin and reminiscent again, let's get to this month's ICLW intro!

THE ABC's OF ME ~ ICLW STYLE:

A is for ALAN'S STEPMOM.

B is for BOOKS, one of my few addictions and pleasures in life.

C is for CHRISTIAN.

D is for DETERMINED.

E is for ECCENTRIC.

F is for FREE-SPIRITED.

G is for GIVING.

H is for HONEST.

I is for INFERTILE.

J is for JOVIAL.

K is for KNITTER.

L is for LUTHERAN, my chosen denomination.

M is for MATT'S WIFE. :)

N is for NOSTALGIC.

O is for ORIGINAL.

P is for PASSIONATE.  (also POOKIE, which is my hubby's nickname for me!)

 Q is for QUIET...something I'm usually NOT!

R is for RARE.

S is for SIMPLE.

T is for TERRIFIC.

U is for UNORGANIZED.

V is for VIVACIOUS.

W is for WILLFUL.

X is for XENOPHOBIC (to a degree).

Y is for YAPPY.

Z is for ZAFTIG.

HAPPY ICLW EVERYONE!  Now go get to commenting!!!

20 comments:

  1. Happy ICLW to you too! Love your ABC post. I had to google xenophobic..lol

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  2. LOL...I did too! I couldn't come up with that on my own! :)

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  3. I love your ABCs! Great idea! My goal is to learn to knit this summer. I'm told that "it's so easy, there are only two stiches to learn." We'll see...I might be hitting you up for some tips in a couple months.

    Take care!

    ICLW

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  4. No problem! It is pretty easy...it's the putting those "two stitches" together in new and interesting ways that sometimes gets complicated! LOL Welcome!

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  5. Hey girl... I know I haven't been around much lately and I apologize. My energy levels are finally increasing, and I'm feeling a bit more like myself. I will get caught up soon.

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your Aunt.

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  6. I think that your ABCs are great! What a great way to get to know you!

    I am sorry about the passing of your aunt - I know what you mean about Alzheimer's disease making someone "be gone" before they are gone. I worked in an assisted living for people with Alzheimer's disease for a few years, and it definitely is a devastating disease.

    ICLW

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  7. I'm so sorry to hear about your Aunt.

    Here for ICLW
    Rach @
    #26 www.thegalwho.wordpress.com
    #27 www.themissruby.blogspot.com

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  8. I know what you mean about her being gone long before her death. My nana died after living with alzheimers and she wasnt herself before she died. I am sorry for the loss of your Aunt Helen, may her spirit live on

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  9. Love your ABCs. Thanks for sharing! I also deal with PCOS and feel it is in fact the root of all evil in terms of IF. I wish you well on your path to adoption!

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  10. love the ABC's I think I'll do that for my post tomorrow!

    ICLW #180

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  11. Nice to meet you! I am stopping by for the first time for ICLW.

    I am so sorry for your loss.

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  12. Fun intro! I, too, am addicted to books. Can't get enough!! Wishing you all the best and nice to meet you!

    Happy iclw!

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  13. I'm sorry about your aunt - it is amazing how much MORE we learn about someone after they pass. The stories told, the inside jokes shared, the memories passed around. You "meet" them all over again.

    ICLW #135

    http://lovelyladybump.blogspot.com/

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  14. It's really hard to see a loved one with Altzheimers. My grandmother also had it for a long time before she passed away and she didn't even recognize her favourite son (my dad) in the end. She called him "sir", it so sad... ICLW #25

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  15. Sorry to read about the passing of your Aunt. My condolences. Cute ABC's of you. Happy ICLW!

    ICLW #23

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  16. So very sorry for your loss!

    I used to knit. I crochet now when I do feel creative.

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  17. Zaftig. What a neat word! I like the ABC thing. I might try that next month for ICLW!

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  18. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Aunt Helen sounds like a wonderful woman.

    I love ABC lists. They're such a fun way to get to know a little bit about you. :-) I am an avid book reader. I don't get nearly enough time to read nowadays, but I love it when I do.

    Happy ICLW!

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  19. I love the word vivacious! I think it's an awesome way to be able to describe yourself!

    ICLW

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  20. Sorry to hear about your aunt. I am loving these ABC's! We have a lot in common! Happy ICLW!

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