MOTHERLESS AND FATHERLESS DAUGHTERS - Please read - info about 1st GTG -- LINK TO POLL ON PG 2-Please vote

Original post by Sassy

Nov 20, 2003 10:05 AM

I am so sorry I have been out of the loop since my wedding.
It took me a while to get adjusted to married life, but here I am, very happy I might add

Well, it's time for the planning of our First Get Together, mainly to talk and discuss what we go through as women, as Brides-to-Be, Newlyweds, and Mothers going through our life without our own Mother or Father beside us. (Of course, we are not TRULY Motherless or Fatherless, because they are always in our hearts

All are welcome if you feel you need to talk.
Whether your parent has passed away or you just grew up estranged, if you feel you want in, then you're IN !!!

The way I would like to do it is have the first GTG as a get to know one another type GTG.
I would need to know all who will attend, and as previously discussed do some kind of Buddy system, in case we are in some sort of depression or just need to talk to someone asap, we can call our 'buddy'.

I'm open to all ideas and thoughts

I am thinking we do this after the holidays, perhaps Mid-late January.

Please try to respond to this one thread. FMs are welcome if you need to talk to me privately, but when it comes to GTG info, try to keep it here so it's centrally located.

All in all, I hope we can really form a wonderful community, and take a step towards healing ourselves and each other.

Thanks,

Liz

Sassy Posted: Nov 20, 2003 08:18 PM

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Don't worry Kathleenmarie, we'll find a way to include everyone.

We don't need to do it in the Bronx at all, just if it's in Nassau or wherever, it will probably be at a restaurant

antoinette Posted: Nov 20, 2003 09:15 PM

Re: Motherless (and Fatherless) DAUGHTERS - Please read - info about 1st GTG

please count me in- I just lost my mom in april

Sassy Posted: Nov 20, 2003 09:31 PM

Re: Motherless (and Fatherless) DAUGHTERS - Please read - info about 1st GTG

Hi antoinette

I remember. I was hoping you would see this.

alixgirl Posted: Nov 20, 2003 09:59 PM

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Sassy the Bx would be fine. This would be great! I lost my father 2 years ago and I truly have tried to blockout the thoughts of him not being there to walk me down the aisle or our dance. This would be a great outlet. Thank U!

KathleenG Posted: Nov 20, 2003 10:01 PM

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I live in Brooklyn so the Bronx is okay for me as well!!! I am open to other locations though!! Wherever it is, I'm pretty flexible!!!

Sassy Posted: Nov 20, 2003 10:19 PM

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Thanks ladies.
alixgirl that is exactly what I'm hoping to accomplish

Ladies, I posted a POLL for the location. Please vote your preference.

Here is the link to the Location Poll:

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=103331

amidala Posted: Nov 20, 2003 10:31 PM

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thank you so much. i lost my mom less than a year ago, and i so need this! not to cry, just to know i'm not alone. i haven't had that 'mother of the bride' stuff happening for my wedding, and it hurts when it feels like everyone is talking about their mom and the planning. i'm sure losing a father is the same, and my heart truly is with those of you who have. thanks for the idea and planning. if you need help, i'm your gal!!!!!!

PinkRose Posted: Nov 21, 2003 12:23 AM

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Please count me in. Dad passed away 8 months ago, in March, just after we got engaged. It was so sudden. I try not to think about it, but I think this would be good for me.
Thank you.

Sassy Posted: Nov 21, 2003 08:42 AM

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amidila, I felt the same EXACT way !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cried one time hysterically when I had to go into a shop by myself. It's hard. But it's great when we can all comfort each other.

PinkRose, I feel your pain. My Mom passed suddenly too, so I know how you feel. I am glad you will be joining us.

Sassy Posted: Nov 21, 2003 09:01 AM

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OK - these are who we have IN so far

Sassy (me)
KathleenG
Nanjoe
alixgirl
JENHOS
Wendy
LizD
julz33
oneday
phyL
Jenn P
wc0143
mcc101
sp04
kathleenmarie
antoinette
amidala
PinkRose
Sasha96

That's 19 of us so far, what a wonderful turn out. Keep it coming ladies, let us bond together !!!!

Sassy Posted: Nov 21, 2003 05:12 PM

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bump

Sassy Posted: Nov 22, 2003 09:08 PM

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Bumping for the weekend ladies

Sassy Posted: Nov 24, 2003 09:46 AM

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Another bump for more ideas, etc..........

Sassy Posted: Dec 02, 2003 02:13 PM

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bump

Sassy Posted: Jan 17, 2004 12:15 AM

Re: MOTHERLESS AND FATHERLESS DAUGHTERS - Please read - info about 1st GTG -- LINK TO POLL ON PG 2-Please vote

The time is near ladies. I just want to make sure we are all still up for our first GTG so the planning can begin.

I'm thinking of dates Mid- Febuary to Mid-March, probably a Saturday afternoon.

Please make sure you have all voted for the location . Please ignore the previous link and re-vote on this link. I have narrowed it down to the restaurant or library - both in Nassau.

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=113100

Sometime next week, I'll be posting a poll for the dates.

Liz

BTW, so far we have these ppl attending. Please let me know if you want to be added to the list or removed.

God Bless you all during another year. May we all get stronger and may God grant us all the gift of healing.

Liz

So Far:

Sassy (me)
KathleenG
Nanjoe
alixgirl
JENHOS
Wendy
LizD
julz33
oneday
phyL
Jenn P
wc0143
mcc101
sp04
kathleenmarie
antoinette
amidala
PinkRose
Sasha96
allure

allure Posted: Jan 17, 2004 12:16 AM

Re: MOTHERLESS AND FATHERLESS DAUGHTERS - Please read - info about 1st GTG -- LINK TO POLL ON PG 2-Please vote

Thanks Sassy

Sassy Posted: Jan 17, 2004 08:16 PM

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We have an addition: Teach2be

Sassy (me)
KathleenG
Nanjoe
alixgirl
JENHOS
Wendy
LizD
julz33
oneday
phyL
Jenn P
wc0143
mcc101
sp04
kathleenmarie
antoinette
amidala
PinkRose
Sasha96
allure
Teach2be

Welcome

Sunshine128 Posted: Jan 17, 2004 11:49 PM

Re: MOTHERLESS AND FATHERLESS DAUGHTERS - Please read - info about 1st GTG -- LINK TO POLL ON PG 2-Please vote

Wow... I cant believe how many of us there are... I really felt like at 26, I was the only one... I lost both my mom and my dad within the last year and 7 months... mom was June 2002, dad was Jan 2003...(6 months apart)... this whole wedding thing has been bitter sweet... its just great to have support! Count me in!!!!

Sassy Posted: Jan 18, 2004 07:18 PM

Re: MOTHERLESS AND FATHERLESS DAUGHTERS - Please read - info about 1st GTG -- LINK TO POLL ON PG 2-Please vote

Posted by Sunshine128

Wow... I cant believe how many of us there are... I really felt like at 26, I was the only one... I lost both my mom and my dad within the last year and 7 months... mom was June 2002, dad was Jan 2003...(6 months apart)... this whole wedding thing has been bitter sweet... its just great to have support! Count me in!!!!

Hi Sunshine, I know EXACTLY what you mean about bitter sweet. I'm glad we can be here for you, I'm adding you to the list

Sassy (me)
KathleenG
Nanjoe
alixgirl
JENHOS
Wendy
LizD
julz33
oneday
phyL
Jenn P
wc0143
mcc101
sp04
kathleenmarie
antoinette
amidala
PinkRose
Sasha96
allure
Teach2be
Sunshine128

Welcome

pschica Posted: Jan 18, 2004 07:34 PM

Re: MOTHERLESS AND FATHERLESS DAUGHTERS - Please read - info about 1st GTG -- LINK TO POLL ON PG 2-Please vote

i would like to cxome but you ladies can choose whether or not i should - i am lucky to have both of my parents alive but dh's mom (with whom i was extremely close) passed away the day after our 'one more yr til we get married' and its been so hard....i would love ot come but realize it might not be 'fair'....

as always, s to you all