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[john]

It's time for a MyFolsom Pizza Party! Come bring your family and meet your favorite MyFolsomites. These events are always very low-key - even if you are anonymous on the boards or simply a "lurk", it's always fun to have a meet & greet... plus, it's a great opportunity to check out the newest pizza joint (they have really good pizza!) Stop by and get some free MyFolsom swag.

Tuesday May 25 - Straw Hat Pizza
6:30 - 8:30

Tip: Call your pizza order in ahead of time to avoid the rush!

[Steve Heard]

I think that's the night of my daughter's graduation. If not, I am there!

[mylo]

Baby coming soon, likely can't make it.

[4thgenFolsomite]

It's time for a MyFolsom Pizza Party! Come bring your family and meet your favorite MyFolsomites. These events are always very low-key - even if you are anonymous on the boards or simply a "lurk", it's always fun to have a meet & greet... plus, it's a great opportunity to check out the newest pizza joint (they have really good pizza!) Stop by and get some free MyFolsom swag.

Tuesday May 25 - Straw Hat Pizza
6:30 - 8:30

Tip: Call your pizza order in ahead of time to avoid the rush!

I would be too shy to come!

[Steve Heard]

Baby coming soon, likely can't make it.

Send wife instead. You have the baby.

I would be too shy to come!

Come on! We don't bite! Well, Mylo does, but he probably won't be there. The rest of us, mostly, are sweet as pie.

[john]

4thgen, trust me, you have nothing to worry about. We're all friends at these events. All of them have been a lot of fun!

[mynddok]

See, I feel for 4thgen. I have often pondered going to one of the various get togethers but I just cant seem to pull the trigger on it. Maybe this time.

[mylo]

Go! They are always fun. It's great to put faces to names and everyone's always nice

[bordercolliefan]

I'm not a regular attendee at these events, so I hope you'll excuse me for saying this, but I imagine for a lot of myfolsomites, it might be hard to think about a "party" when Jolene's daughter is in critical condition.

Let's hope Jessica continues to recover so that myfolsomites feel like there is something to celebrate.

Let's even hope she is well enough that maybe Jolene and her hubby could attend this gathering.

[knittychick]

I don’t know Jolene personally, but from reading her posts it is obvious she is full of positive energy and love. She might be sad to know that her situation is causing others to stop or postpone their behavior (socializing or celebrating) due to her daughter’s condition. I think with all the prayers and good wishes myfolsomites are continually sending to Jolene and her family - all that energy gathered in one space could only be a good thing and increase the positive flow.

[Steve Heard]

I'm not a regular attendee at these events, so I hope you'll excuse me for saying this, but I imagine for a lot of myfolsomites, it might be hard to think about a "party" when Jolene's daughter is in critical condition.

Let's hope Jessica continues to recover so that myfolsomites feel like there is something to celebrate.

Let's even hope she is well enough that maybe Jolene and her hubby could attend this gathering.

I can understand that sympathy, but understand that life events happen, tragedies happen, and never when it's convenient.

Those of us who know Jolene and her wonderful family, and even ones who don't, certainly care and have sympathy, but the world keeps spinning no matter what.

At about the same time little Jessica was hopitalized, my father in law, a tough old bird if ever there was one, came out of his bedroom in tears because of pain in his head. He was flown by helicopter from Lake County to SF, where he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

I realize how much more tragic it is for a little girl to suffer than for an old person, but for the families involved, his age is of little comfort. My wife, her mom, her sisters, my daughters and many more family members are devastated by this. Still, we've got to go to work, and live our lives.

Sometimes, we feel guilty for going on with our lives while others are suffering, but there is and always will be someone suffering.

The get-together is about 3 weeks away. I hope and expect that Jessica will be well on her way to recovery by then.

If we go ahead with the get together, I am hoping that no one would take offense to it.

In fact, we may even use the event as a collection point for things the family may need.

[fromhnl]

I can understand that sympathy, but understand that life events happen, tragedies happen, and never when it's convenient. In fact, we may even use the event as a collection point for things the family may need.

First and foremost...my sympathies to your family. It's never convenient to deal with tragedies in our families but your're right, we all must persevere. Your comments are well said, thoughtful and said in a calming manner. Thanks, Steve.

[Jolene]

BCF: Hearts and love to you for your concern, I truly appreciate it; but knittychick and STD said it well. There is a big, beautiful, bright world still turning out there. All that good concentrated My Folsomite energy in one place is a good thing. Someone have a piece of Cheese/Mushroom/White Onion pizza for Jessica and I'll be happy. Talk about her, share a story or even just think about her a little bit. Life is big and beautiful, and it marches on.

If anything, I've told Jessica about the party in the hopes that her desire to NOT miss ANYTHING like a party will cause her to speed up her own recovery. It would be awesome if it were her "debut".

I really wish we could be there.

[Jolene]

And I am sorry I forgot: Steve, my thoughts and love to your family. I hope your lovely wife, her family and you are able to find the same type of peace and support that has been there for our family. We are jettisoning many of our good thoughts and prayers your way. Lots of love.

[wreathlady]

I can understand that sympathy, but understand that life events happen, tragedies happen, and never when it's convenient.

Those of us who know Jolene and her wonderful family, and even ones who don't, certainly care and have sympathy, but the world keeps spinning no matter what.

At about the same time little Jessica was hopitalized, my father in law, a tough old bird if ever there was one, came out of his bedroom in tears because of pain in his head. He was flown by helicopter from Lake County to SF, where he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

I realize how much more tragic it is for a little girl to suffer than for an old person, but for the families involved, his age is of little comfort. My wife, her mom, her sisters, my daughters and many more family members are devastated by this. Still, we've got to go to work, and live our lives.

Sometimes, we feel guilty for going on with our lives while others are suffering, but there is and always will be someone suffering.

The get-together is about 3 weeks away. I hope and expect that Jessica will be well on her way to recovery by then.

If we go ahead with the get together, I am hoping that no one would take offense to it.

In fact, we may even use the event as a collection point for things the family may need.

I spoke with you one time on line regarding real estate. I am so sorry about your father in law. My mother died last October, suddenly and it does not matter what age, it is all not good. I know what you are going thru. I am so sorry for both your family and Jolenes. Both tragedies. It is funny, but not really. My brother dropped dead 3 plus years ago, unexpected, and 1 week later my 2nd grandchild was born right down the same hall where my brother had died. Talk about the circle of life. I really have never been the same. I give you and Jolene both kudos for being so brave as life does go on.
Mary