The Strange Saga Of How We Fixed Websleuths. Yes, this is all true.

[lorann]

Tricia, when reading your post, I cried and then I laughed. Going through the death of a family member is so hard, you have your own grief, and in your case, your sons. I am sad that you are going through this. You have your priorties in order by taking care of your son first.

The reason I laughed, I had a terminal sister and I was in charge of everything. My daughter flew in to help as this was her favorite aunt. Everything she did caused me problems - we laugh now about it but at the time I was Makes you want to look up to the heavens and say - Hey, are You paying attention?

 

[narlacat]

Tricia

Just know we all really appreciate this space, best space on the web it is!

I didnt email, but came damn close lol- I have just watched my best friend lose her hubby- what an ordeal just organising the funeral- you have done amazingly well to get WS back up and running so soon after losing your Dad-
Sending love all the way from Australia :blowkiss:

 

[Kim Ii]

Tricia,

Well...no one can say you don't persevere!!! I honestly thought I'd been locked out of Websleuths. I didn't know what to think and I couldn't make heads or tails out of the message I was getting when I tried to enter the Forums.

I'm so sorry to hear about your Father, Tricia. I know this must be a very difficult time for you and the rest of your family.

You must know by now how much we all appreciate all of your efforts in keeping this forum up and running. I'm sure it's food for the soul for many.

 

[SoccerMom]

Tricia, I am so sorry about your Dad. I will keep you and your son in my thoughts.
Thank you so much for all that you do for us here. I didn't realize how much this site meant to me until I couldn't get in for a few days. Then I discovered how addicted I am to Websleuths! I am almost ashamed to admit that I did a little happy chair dance when I realized that I could access the site again!

 

[Tricia]

Tricia, when reading your post, I cried and then I laughed. Going through the death of a family member is so hard, you have your own grief, and in your case, your sons. I am sad that you are going through this. You have your priorties in order by taking care of your son first.

The reason I laughed, I had a terminal sister and I was in charge of everything. My daughter flew in to help as this was her favorite aunt. Everything she did caused me problems - we laugh now about it but at the time I was Makes you want to look up to the heavens and say - Hey, are You paying attention?

Thank you lorann. My condolences on your sister. Thank God she had your love to surround her.

Yes, I totally understand about looking up to the heavens and screaming, laughing and crying for help.

I would give up everything I own just to hug my dad one more time. He was doing so well. No sign of any problem. I still can't believe it.

Life is truly precious

 

[Tricia]

Tricia

Just know we all really appreciate this space, best space on the web it is!

I didnt email, but came damn close lol- I have just watched my best friend lose her hubby- what an ordeal just organising the funeral- you have done amazingly well to get WS back up and running so soon after losing your Dad-
Sending love all the way from Australia :blowkiss:

Narlacat, I'm so sorry about your friend's husband. I know you were there with her and loving her just like she needed.

Guys, I have to keep reminding you...it's all of YOU that make Websleuths great. I just handle keeping our space up on the Internet. Without your participation WS would be nothing.

 

[Vegas Bride]

Tricia I would just like to add to what so many others before me have said very eloquently.
I am very sorry for the loss of your father, it is not an easy thing to deal with even under the best of circumstances and everyone here who has ever suffered a loss understands the pain and grief you are dealing with. In times like this we wish there could be something we could do to help lift the burden and let you know we care and understand.
I did not send an e-mail when WS was down, I just hoped every day when I tried to log in that it was back up! This is indeed a special place and even tho I don't know the faces of other posters I feel a bond that comes through in the words we all share here.
Thank you for all your hard work you do and I echo the idea of selling T-shirts or whatever to build a fund to help WS stay up and running, I would be proud to wear one!! Maybe even bumperstickers? As many people as there are that enjoy this site so much and can contribute there's no reason for us to expect you to shoulder all of the cost.

Take care of yourself and your little boy, he's a lucky one to have you for his mom! :blowkiss:

VB

 

[Tricia]

I have written the reason why I can't accept donations and ideas on other ways to help.

It's all right here.
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47887

 

[joanofarc]

Thank you Tricia for bringing us back together.

I finally figured out what was wrong when I googled the "message" and it said the problem wasn't from my computer so therefore I knew something was up on the server end.

Sorry to hear about your dad....prayers :blowkiss:

 

[narlacat]

Narlacat, I'm so sorry about your friend's husband. I know you were there with her and loving her just like she needed.

Guys, I have to keep reminding you...it's all of YOU that make Websleuths great. I just handle keeping our space up on the Internet. Without your participation WS would be nothing.

I never want to hear someone cry like that again- it was sudden, as was your Dad and like you would give anything for one more hug...
Here is a pic of my special friend putting on a brave face for her son (who has been legendry-great kid)

Hang in there.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m207/Narlacat/Picturex024.jpg

 

[T-Rex]

OMG--Tricia, you are AMAZING!
With all that you are going through, you went out of your way to do something for the rest of us?--You are incredible!
May all your goodness come right back to you.
{{Hugs}} You will be in my thoughts.

 

[Missouri Mule]

As a new member here I had no idea what was happening. My sincere condolences.

 

[okietexan]

Tricia,

Thank you so much for all you do. I, too, had no idea how much this site meant to me until it was gone. I will be putting a check in the mail to Mark Klaas tomorrow! God bless you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace knowing that so very many people care for you!

Whitney

 

[ljwf22]

Tricia,

I can relate to your family situation. I lost my dad March 6 and have a 10-year old son. But, my dad was in hospice, so his death was not unexpected. He's no longer in pain and is in a much better place. He and my mom preplanned and prepaid their funerals so we had only to choose flowers and music. That was a blessing. My son said it so beautifully "Grandpa has completed his journey." As much as I miss dad (and I was a daddy's girl), I wouldn't wish him back. We all got to say final good-byes and love-yous. I feel what I assume is closure but maybe it hasn't hit me yet.

Imagine my surprise when I went to get my WS fix and couldn't get past the opening page for 4 days! I'm glad things are up and running and we aren't all wondering if we need new computers or better online manners. Like others, I would be more than willing to chip in for anything. I admire your integrity, it's why WS is such a great crime/social site. And I also extend my sympathies to you and your family.:blowkiss:

 

[NK57]

Tricia. I cried and laughed at your post. Consider it done, I am sending a heary donation to Mark Klaas and his foundation in you name. Thank you so much for all that you do for WS and for all victims. Keep the faith !

Nancy

 

[nanandjim]

Wow, Tricia. What a nightmare. It's sounds like "when it rains, it pours." I hope and pray that your family (especially you and your son) are healing. I know how hard it must be for you. Thanks again for working so hard to get WS up and running. You definitely went above and beyond. :blowkiss:

 

[tezi]

OH IrishMist my dear, this story is a whole book. More to it but very personal as you can understand.

My little wiener dog just brought in a dead muskrat and plopped it on my lap, looked at me like, "See how wonderful I am"?

Lord, I hope this is not a sign of how the rest of my day will be.

Tricia, those little weinie dogs are special aren't they? I have my Beasley, she doesn't bring me dead muskrats, she brings me dead pine beatles. I think they are almost as big as a muskrat though!!!!!

(((HUGS))):blowkiss:

 

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Thanks for all you do for all of us WS junkies Tricia. We appreciate you leaps and bounds above the world my dear.

 

[mfmangel1]

Dear Tricia-

Sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad.
I am sending special thoughts and prayers to you.

My husband's father died unexpectedly on 3/11/07 in Atlanta. We were in complete turmoil. We had been in the middle of making arrangements for him to relocate here to W.V./OH to be closer to us.

It is obvious to anyone how much you and websleuths are loved and appreciated! Everyone misses their "home" when it's not here! What a "long, strange trip" you endured!

Thanks for all that you do!

 

[hipmamajen]

Wow, Tricia, I'm so impressed! You are a stronger woman than I. I think all of those circumstances together in one place would have me hiding under my bed singing to myself or something.

I founded and co-lead a local homeschool support group. We fluctuate between 60 and 70 families, and it gets REALLY HARD sometimes. Running a site of this size absolutely boggles my mind. I'm glad you can do it, and you do it so well!

Thanks again for all your hard work