TklDuo-Ann
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Well, here I sit, back home and away from my family. I've now read through all of the post NEST threads and responded to a few of them along with all of the many PMs I had waiting for me. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. So, I've been doing both.
Drew & I were fortunate enough to not have to rush back home since he's off this week. We pushed the envelope so that we could spend a few extra precious hours with folks. We got in at about 1:30 this morning after a nasty rainy drive with loads of trucks spraying deisel puke all over the windshield making visibility even worse than the rain and fog. It was exhausting, but well worth it. We didn't even unpack the car when we got in. We just fed the cat and fell into bed.
This morning, we both woke up feeling ratty. Part is my usual junk. But, I suspect that most of it is what many of us have come to refer to as Empty NEST Syndrome (aka post NEST blues). After getting to spend 4 days in the company of such amazing folks...many of whom are more like family than our biological family...it's hard to wake up and not hear the laughter echoing through the atrium of the hotel or walk down to see so many happy smiling faces.
I'm not going to even attempt to name names. Well, perhaps a few. But, I did want to share a few thoughts.
First and foremost is to express how thoroughly impressed I was by the results of all of Lee's hard work. I know there were others involved with things. And you have our thanks and respect as well. But, Lee... You totally outdid yourself this year. Drew and I both agreed that it was the best run NEST ever. You totally rock!!! You're amazing! Don't you forget that!
Bella & DVNC... It's amazing to see so many newbies so well prepared and so comfortable. Part of that is the simple fact that they are such amazing folks on their own. But, your guidence and caring is a big part of helping them to be that way.
I think, more than ever before, we saw what NEST is all about. The fact that the entire weekend event was all in one location helped that. Everyone occupying the same space for anywhere from 1-5 days lent itself beautifully to bringing us all together repeatedly. The huge open gathering areas were rarely empty...even in the middle of the night. There was a fair amount of play and structured events. But, more importantly, there was a great abundance of social interaction.
OK, meds are kicking in and I'm zoning. So, lest I end up with another crazy rambling post, I'm going to close out for now and write more later on.
Love and miss you all!!!
Drew & I were fortunate enough to not have to rush back home since he's off this week. We pushed the envelope so that we could spend a few extra precious hours with folks. We got in at about 1:30 this morning after a nasty rainy drive with loads of trucks spraying deisel puke all over the windshield making visibility even worse than the rain and fog. It was exhausting, but well worth it. We didn't even unpack the car when we got in. We just fed the cat and fell into bed.
This morning, we both woke up feeling ratty. Part is my usual junk. But, I suspect that most of it is what many of us have come to refer to as Empty NEST Syndrome (aka post NEST blues). After getting to spend 4 days in the company of such amazing folks...many of whom are more like family than our biological family...it's hard to wake up and not hear the laughter echoing through the atrium of the hotel or walk down to see so many happy smiling faces.
I'm not going to even attempt to name names. Well, perhaps a few. But, I did want to share a few thoughts.
First and foremost is to express how thoroughly impressed I was by the results of all of Lee's hard work. I know there were others involved with things. And you have our thanks and respect as well. But, Lee... You totally outdid yourself this year. Drew and I both agreed that it was the best run NEST ever. You totally rock!!! You're amazing! Don't you forget that!
Bella & DVNC... It's amazing to see so many newbies so well prepared and so comfortable. Part of that is the simple fact that they are such amazing folks on their own. But, your guidence and caring is a big part of helping them to be that way.
I think, more than ever before, we saw what NEST is all about. The fact that the entire weekend event was all in one location helped that. Everyone occupying the same space for anywhere from 1-5 days lent itself beautifully to bringing us all together repeatedly. The huge open gathering areas were rarely empty...even in the middle of the night. There was a fair amount of play and structured events. But, more importantly, there was a great abundance of social interaction.
OK, meds are kicking in and I'm zoning. So, lest I end up with another crazy rambling post, I'm going to close out for now and write more later on.
Love and miss you all!!!
