November 11th, 2006 by Atomictumor
OK, heres what we do.
I’ma gonna get the GAC’s posse up over there on the right. I’ve sorted it alphabetically. I’m not sticking any of our old buddies from “Good Peoples” in there, because, well, they’re already here, and are the first of GAC’s posse.
Now, if you aren’t in there now, and want to be, drop me a comment and lemme know. That way, instead of trolling through all of the old posts, which I’m really kinda not into reading yet (still enjoying my distraction, thanks!), I can just pick you folks out of here. Additionally, if I put your name in already, but not a link to your website, let me know.
Like Lynnster (,yeah), I don’t usually change this stuff. In fact, the links have been solid for a long time, so you folks will be there for pretty much perpetuity. Hope you can take the pressure!
We all love you, BJ!!!
November 11th, 2006 at 11:50 am
Add me!! hee hee. I always wanted to be a member of a Posse! oh shit, I just remembered I was part of a posse in high school. Oh how embarrassing, we called our selves the “Funky Posse”. Ain’t nothing funky about 5 Bank geeks who adored New Kids on the BLOCK. Ouch.
November 11th, 2006 at 11:58 am
Heading out to play some golf with the family. Gotta take advantage of this weather!
BTW, just to keep my link from being empty - I added my lame little knitting blog with 3 readers to my info :)
November 11th, 2006 at 12:05 pm
“We all love you, BJ…” yes, we do! And AT, MastaG, Pigpen, damama, and whatever classified name you’ll come up with for BJ’s mom and dad.
The Posse is impressive… whatever she does or does not remember since the beginning of this ordeal, the length of that list and the geographic spread will certainly help her know just how important she is to us.
November 11th, 2006 at 12:58 pm
I would love to join up!!
November 11th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
/cry I wanna be in da’ posse but I dun have a webbie or a blog.. meh. I suck… (WTH would I blog ABOUT? I’m a working mom for Chrissake. My life is DUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLL)
November 11th, 2006 at 1:31 pm
Hi there…you don’t know me, but somehow I’ve stumbled across your blog out there in the blogosphere, and have been following along on your heartbreaking roller-coaster. I’m not a praying person, but I’m thinking healing thoughts and sending my best wishes as hard as I can. I’m an ICU nurse myself, and I find it absolutely fascinating to be hearing “the other side” of the patient’s story. As I read your recap of her vital stats and condition, I automatically translate it into ‘nurse-ese’ and feel like I’m there, hearing the nurses give report to each on your beloved. I cringe sometimes at how we break a human being down into mere numbers and diagnoses, but then remember that sometimes that’s the only way to do our jobs without falling to pieces at the humanity of it all. Don’t assume you know what the nurse is thinking or feeling, don’t play head games with them. Just as I can’t even begin to understand the depths or levels or phases of your grief and your love and all you’re going through, it goes both ways. Anyway, sorry for writing so much, I just wanted you to know your stories have touched me and I’m thinking of you guys out here on the west coast. Keep on keepin’ on, I got a good feeling about GAC :)
November 11th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
No website and probably too old for a posse and a secret name. Do you have to cut yourself and put your blood in the ground or something, to get a secret name? I couldn’t think of one cool enough to suit me anyway. Irregardless, you know I am on whatever list you want to put together, but I don’t mind just reading your posts. I don’t mind if you don’t read mine, they are there for whenever you want to, and for whatever boost or tweak they may give when you do. Give BJ a kiss for me, or at least a pat on the good hand.
November 11th, 2006 at 3:36 pm
I would love to be added to GAC’s posse.
November 11th, 2006 at 3:57 pm
Rose, thanks very much!
I do my best to think like a nurse, being that my Mom’s one, and I’ve been listening to the stories and experiences of a nurse that can’t shut up for 30 years. Its done me a lot of good, its helped me through tough times, and helped make me what I am.
I know what you mean about head games with nurses. I was very keen on that when this was all new and the shock was strong, but not so much now.
I see it like having your kid at the nursery. You can’t stay with them, but you hate to leave them. Its nice to see what they did. BJ will completely hate that comparison, but its true. They’re watching her constantly, which is what my instinct is. It seemed only fair that I demand info.
Don’t feel as much so now. Its good to hear things, but I do the visits just for the sensory pleasure of seeing my beauty. To remind myself, that as alone as I feel, she’s still there, just asleep.
Sue, I’m not supposed to tell you this, and I could lose my membership in the guild of internet denizens, but I can say that the aquisition of a super secret internet name requires a spirit quest, three gems of various sizes, a ceremony with masked men and a well, and a lock of hair.
I trust we can be discreet about this.
November 11th, 2006 at 5:15 pm
Dang, I just got mine out of a gumball machine.
November 11th, 2006 at 6:11 pm
Yeah, they changed the rules. You didn’t get the memo?
November 11th, 2006 at 7:19 pm
I would LOVE to be in GAC’s posse!
Code Name: procrastamom
Thanks!
November 11th, 2006 at 8:41 pm
I would love to be part of the posse. I’ve found myself thinking of you, your wife, and your children a lot since I read your story. If good thoughts help, you have plenty headed your way.
November 11th, 2006 at 9:38 pm
I’ve been checking in on you several times a day hoping each time for good news! It’s helped me savor the things in life I’ve taken advantage of not considering it can be taken away in an instant. Hang in there! You and your family are certainly in my thoughts and prayers!!!
November 11th, 2006 at 10:18 pm
OK, I’m totally bad, and haven’t had time to add anybody yet. SorrY!
November 12th, 2006 at 12:09 am
Punk hp and realtor chick would like to come along for the ride. Sign us up, please! Posse r us.
November 12th, 2006 at 12:58 am
Hi AT.
I’m still reading, and still begging. I did some begging for my mom recently, and while we’ve certainly not had the time you and poor BJ have had, I think it helped.
My mom and I are both begging for GAC and yourself.
Please add me to your posse if you get a chance. Speckblog would love to be connected here.
KP
November 12th, 2006 at 2:34 am
I think your family pulled the short straw with a surname like that. Sounds French. heh.
November 12th, 2006 at 5:39 am
Hi - would love to join the posse!
November 12th, 2006 at 6:12 am
i would love to be part of the posse. I’ve been obssesively checking in on you guys and sending good thoughts.
November 12th, 2006 at 8:41 am
If you can clear a spot on the list, I’d love to be on it. I found myself rooting for y’all at a Journey/Def Leppard (yeah-HUH) concert last night, in a wonder-what-concert-they’ll-go-to-next sort of way, not in an awwwwwww sort of way. I just can’t do awwwwww in public.
November 12th, 2006 at 9:15 pm
I come and check in on your daily…usually more than once. My heart goes out to you. I know the agony of the wait. Of the good news then bad then hopeful then sad. I wish above all else that you have peace and she comes back to you healthy and whole. You all deserve that! Best always. Know you are not alone. MANY MANY people are thinking of you and praying for you a GAC.
November 13th, 2006 at 2:43 pm
‘Twould be proud to be part of the posse. Been spreading the word and checking daily to keep up the progress. My best to you.