Thank you so much for all of your calls, e-mails, flowers and your kind words - I am so moved by all of the love, support and kindness shown to our family in this very difficult time.  Losing Dad is still surreal to us, utterly devastating and we are just trying to deal with the aftermath of all of these emotions and feelings associated with this tremendous loss. I will post more later on when I have a moment, but I wanted to relay the following message so that you are ready to check back to receive information concerning my Dad's memorial service very shortly.

I will be posting the details tonight concerning my Dad's memorial service as the final details are being worked out. It is going to be structured in that there will be a few presentations to open the reception with refreshments and greetings to follow. It is also open to all who wish to attend. So please do check back if you wish to come. 

It will be on Wed., Jan 30th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the WO and Sgt Mess at 4 Queen Elizabeth Drive (behind the Cartier Armoury / Drill Hall) which is beside City Hall off of Laurier Ave. (near the Laurier Ave Bridge).  More details will follow - I promise. I just wanted to answer a few questions and to let people know that there is a definite date now.

More to follow,

Love You all,

Tina

This is probably the hardest post that I have ever made to this site. I am just here to give you a quick update...

After numerous tests - x-rays, scans, blood tests, biopsies, consultations with many specialists and everything else in between, my father has been diagnosed with a form of lung cancer.  He is in hospital (has been since Dec 24th.) and he is really having a rough go of it.  We are waiting to hear what type of lung cancer he has (more results to come) before they can ascertain what form of treatment will be most effective and appropriate in treating him. One more experienced doctor has given us a poor prognosis while another younger physician reporting under him is being more optimistic about my Dad's fate.  The information that we are having to sort through and process is very incredibly complex, technical and not easy to comprehend for those not schooled in the area of medicine. But we are learning as we go along and hoping that a miracle is just around the corner for my Dad's future.

This has simply been the most devastating turn of events for our family and it really feels surreal at times given the seriousness of my Dad's illness. My Dad's situation changes daily so this has us waiting with baited breath with every visit by his side, every phone call and every consultation with his physicians and nurses. Not only is he battling cancer, but he is in isolation with the MRSA virus (a potentially deadly superbug for those with suppressed immune systems) so we have to garb up in gowns, masks and gloves every time we go in to see and care for him. This infection, I'm told, is commonly found in hospitals and something that patients can contract by simply being in hospital and in contact with hospital staff while admitted for extended stays. So this has complicated Dad's situation a bit and, as a result, the staff are being even more vigilant with his vital signs and changes in status. I ..]]> http://www.bya7.com/blog/free4all.php?id=605 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:05:02 +0000 cry http://www.bya7.com/blog/free4all.php?id=605#cmt I just wanted to mention that last night, I met Seann William Scott. For those who don't have a clue who he is... all I've gotta say is STIFFLER.

He happened to be at the same restaurant Justin and I went to last night to celebrate our anniversary, and he gave me an autograph Unfortunately we didn't have a camera with us, and Justin forgot his phone, so all we had was my stupid cell phone which doesn't even really take pictures... so needless to say I'm a little sad that we didn't have a camera around, but still, at least I got the autograph.

Tres cool. Oh and little side note; definetely SUPER hunky in person. AND totally friendly.

 That's all! Have a good night everyone!

xo 

I officially graduate in June. Well, assuming that I pass all my credits until then of course, but the way things are going so far I highly doubt I'll have a probem with that! I've received 2 of my grades back already for the semester that just passed, and I got an A and a B+

So Andy and MC - save the date in your calendar. It would be amazing if you guys could join me! (the ceremony is sometime between June 10th and 13th).  I know it's unfortunate that I couldn't attend yours Andy, but I would be so grateful if you could make it down to Ottawa for mine.

 Hope your last week of work before Xmas break is going exquisitely Be excited for Xmas y'all, I've got some great gifts coming your way!!

Lovesss xoxoxo

I now have $5500 from the insurance company. Time to find a deal a throw common sense and everything you've every been told out the window. I've been told never buy used from a dealer.

So, I spend most of the day looking at those used car lots. See a couple of cars that are ok. Of course they are used and all have something wrong with them.

I have a friend who works at a dealership who said to see him last so he could have the opportunity to beat the best deal I had. So I left there resolved that I would probably do a personal sale, knowing that that is what I should do anyway. So Duana and I are driving by Walkley Nissan and thought we would just check...it couldn't hurt

The salesman pretty much completely ignores us. We tell him how much we have to spend including taxes and everything. His offer a car that is $5900 not including taxes. So we said se ya later. Checked out two personal sales. One seemed promising. Just as we get home my cell rings and it is the guy at Walkley Nissan. He has "just what we asked for" So we head over to Walkley Nissan test drive the car. It is dark and cold. Car drives well. Desperate for a car and this seeming like a great deal we say yes. Get everything started and he says: "just have to confirm everything with my manager" He comes back with "I made a calculation mistake" it's gonna be $500 more. So this is where everyone reading this says "walk out" In hindsight...that's what I should have done. Well, I should never have gone to a dealership in the first place, but anyways.... There was no way we were paying $500 more. We split the $500 and settled on $5550. Everything was a great experience up until the price change.

The salesman's name: Matt Pigeon

Hope this helps! Take care an ..]]> http://www.bya7.com/blog/free4all.php?id=592 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:42:44 +0000 general http://www.bya7.com/blog/free4all.php?id=592#cmt http://www.bya7.com/blog/free4all.php?id=591 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:16:23 +0000 general http://www.bya7.com/blog/free4all.php?id=591#cmt