Hi Growdan, You might want to add your state abbreviation to your garden zone box. See I am zone 5/6 S IN. Some members, myself included will not respond to or maybe even read Plant Trade posts where the location is not shown. It is postage cost, (as cost varies greatly with distance), days in transit, temperatures, etc that are all taken into consideration. I see you have found a lot of the other forums, but you may want to check out the Florida Forum too. hth. Sue

steph_y, I'm probably one of the posters that has had some time pass since the major loss of a dear one - my 18yr old daughter. I too was faced with a court appearance, but thankfully I didn't have to go through that. The driver of the car was cited with 3 misdemeanor tickets and that was the end of that. I didn't originally begin any legal process, but not long after my daughter's accident, I was also involved in an accident. I was forced into appearing because it was a pretty dynamic event, and the person cited wanted all witnesses and victims to appear to testify. Of course I had to get an attorney. He advised me that I should "go after" the guy that caused my daughter's accident. I didn't want to, but he said that he could do it without me. I suspect thought that if the case had gone further, I would have been able to bring closure of some sort. I say this to say, gather the strength to do what you have to do. Mind you, if you really cannot, I'm sure there is a solution to that - maybe speak to the attorney, judge, etc. However, if you decide to do this, speak clearly and really explain all that you have told us in your post. Those feelings are the reason you have this opportunity - to let this person realize the impact and also possibly provide some influence towards a proper sentence. The laws didn't always allow victims like you, to have a voice. It's a tough act, I know. But share your thoughts, and if you have hard time, just call on your faith. You have a right to let everyone know the destruction caused by drunk drivers. Maybe, just maybe, as you face this head on, you may get some relief in expressing your thoughts where is can make a difference. I just found this forum, and I'm almost glad that I found it now, rather than before. It is difficult to sort things when the trauma is still fresh. I'm afraid that I the emotions would have caused me to dwell on the situation a lot more. That being said, please know that everyone here is in your corner and has some sense of your pain and suffering. We will be here for you - both on the forum and through private emails, if necessary. I know our prayers will include you too. As I said be strong, and as you carry out your court appearance, take us with you in your heart - we all will be more than happy to walk with you. By all means though, also have and keep faith - it does work. I cannot tell you how much faith, even as small as a mustard seed, will help carry you through this. Pray for the strength and courage to see this through - today, tomorrow and for always. Your prayers will be answered without question. Please let us know how things go. Even as the years go by, please keep the forum at hand - we'll still be here. BTW, I know your brother will be with you. in spirit I send my love, and a hug. gng

Hi Penny, If you "get into" making quilt squares you could look for patterns that involve two - like Two Stars, Hugs and Kisses, Ins and Outs. I use a quilt pattern on the right page, add pictures to it, and then use the same colors and more pictures of the same theme on the left page. You might also do a Noah's ark theme - Two by Two. Or think of expressions involving 2 that you could use for titles - like "One for the money, two for the show..." Use word play - "Two Cute for Words". Hope I've helped. Another thought - use teapot stickers (some will be coming your way) and the title "Tea for Two."

Oh Carol, he is just adorable~~as usual! Now I've got to go searching for Mio's picture. Congratulations on another grandbaby. You must be just beside yourself to see them. Daddy did good...Jake's breakfast looks yummy. Heck, sometimes I'd brush my son's hair and it'd still stick up like that! :-)