Master Vaion

[Snorks]

My thoughts are with you and your Family V!

[Rude]

I like to picture my workVaion angry at a coworker. Muttering under his breath, "Vaion begins to cast Vaion Touch..." followed by a quick vulcan death pinch and him screaming his targets name in an ominous fashion... "STEVE!!!!!!!"

Happy Holidays V, take it easy on the nog & gnomes.

[Vaion]

Hey guys!

I apologize for the complete lack of responses and posts but as Lillu mentioned things got crazy and they got crazy fast.

Let me fill you all in a bit so you understand that I have not left (Put the paper bag down Lillu and breath normally! <3)

Early December I was informed that I had to move to a new location for my job which involved less than 48 hours notice and the inability to take my laptop, cellphone or any other transmitting device. i dropped the ball on sending out email notices to friends since I was literally racing the clock to accomplish a list full of requirements before I departed.

Fast forward slightly to the night of December 21st when I was informed that my Grandmother had passed away. We were very close and she essentially filled the role of a mother to me since mine was not in my life. This coupled with the fact that I was already away from family for the holidays spiraled me into a pretty dark place. Luckily, I was able to make it back to the US and spend some time with my relatives and be there to say goodbye.

Spring ahead a little and we find ourselves back at home uncertain of what is going to happen work wise until a few hours ago. Being what it is, I will be returning back to my little bubble of seclusion in the world where I have less than 10 minutes of authorized (and monitored) internet access a day. Luckily, I was told that I am allowed to bring my laptop this time so I can still work on some offline stuff and then push it to Lillu for updating as I am able.

What all this means is that I am still around! While I will not be highly active in responses and situations please feel free to contact me with less important questions and/or concerns. Just understand that I will not always respond that same day and it may even be a few days until I can get around to it.

I know a few of you were sending condolences and well wishings and I truly appreciate it. Losing my Grandmother has taken a very heafty toll on my emotional state and overall mood and attitude towards life. While I am still me and I know life goes on, I would be lieing if I said that I am doing good. But I know that time heals all wounds and things will get easier as my mind works through everything.

I'm sorry if the message is more doom and gloom than happy butterflies but I wanted to make sure you all are aware and in the loop about what has been going on. I love and respect you all more than you can imagine and look forward to the day (roughly may/June timeframe) when I will be back home and able to be more active for you all.

[Sian]

True and big hugs To you... I am happy To hear from you even if it is not as cheerful as usual, it is even more important because it indeed shows that there is a mutual and true bind between All of us.

[Nilbus]

Very sorry to hear of your loss V, We'll be here when you are around.

[Superhoss]

Sorry for your loss. Hope things get better for ya.

[TheBloodmoon]

Very sad to hear of your loss. Losing a cherished loved one is never easy, but it does get better as time goes on, I promise you. I've been through quite a few myself, and I always remind myself that those who have passed would want nothing but happiness for me, and others they loved. They would never want us to crawl inward and descend into depression. While that's easier said than done, I find it's easier to remind myself of that regularly. Either way, everyone handles loss differently, and I wish you the best.

Coupled with your chaotic living situation, I can imagine you're having quite the challenge. All challenges are meant to be beaten, and I know you'll overcome it, and be stronger for it. Best of luck to you my friend.

[Rude]

Very sorry for your loss. Suffered my own loss relatively recently, and also had the unfortunate task last week of placing my (unwilling) mother in a permanent nursing home. You plan for these sad events, you think you know how you'll feel when they inevitably come, but no preparation seems to be enough to conquer the grief and stress. Only time alleviates, and it takes it's time doing it.

But it's good to see you soldiering on. The forest will be here when you're capable and ready to get lost in it again, and we'll be here finding clever new ways to break your stuff or shaking our fists at the sky in frustration at that 3rd wipe screaming "VaaaaiiiIIIOOOOOOOOONNNNNNN!!!!!!"

[mystickitty]

I'm sorry for your loss Vaion!! You are in my thoughts. I hope now things may settle down a bit for you and that your heart can mend semi-fast. It was very nice to hear from you. I think we can manage without you for a little while at least . I shall do my best to help out where I can so Lillu doesn't have to have that bag of his all that much haha . At least you can semi be with us . We appreciate any V time we can get! Much love and condolences sent your way! <3

[mystickitty]

Very Happy Birthday V!