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Good news and bad news...

The rest of town is basically flooded under, but our little patch of Pottstown is dry. We met with the grief counselor yesterday afternoon, and that went well. We go back next week. That's the good news.

The bad news is that DrummerMother-in-Law was in a pretty serious car accident last evening. Some doofus ran a red light, t-boned her new car (which replaced a car that got totaled because of another car accident), and sent her to the hospital for a CAT scan. I guess everything came up negative, and she was home last night. But DrummerWife had to run out to Amish Country to get home to be with her mother right after dinner last night.

You know, if there's one thing I've learned through all of this Aaron stuff it's that it doesn't matter what you're going through - life just keeps happening, and the world doesn't really care about your issues.

LIFE IS GREAT! =/

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Anonymous said…
oh, people care. life goes on, but people care. I met some of the most caring people during Aaron's short life. I also found that my many co-workers were very caring and supportive. Hang in there buddy.
7:18 AM
Anonymous said…
I don't know about the "world," but I care and so do the rest of the "Sunday People." We love and care so much we hurt - alot. Life keeps happening and we continue to love and support each other through all the trials. We'll never quit caring or loving you and we'll never, ever forget. Love you lots.

Roxie
11:34 AM
Anonymous said…
You may feel the world doesn't care, but lots of people in it do. I pray for you, Nikki and baby Aaron daily. I think of you often. I know that is not much comfort but little Aaron has touched so many people in so many ways. Love, prayers and thoughts from Shauna and Tianna.
3:44 PM
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