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Well folks... the time has come again for me to invite you to partake in this year's official "Chocolate Cake Day", on Saturday October 25, 2003. This year marks the 4th annual event, and MB's 3rd annual invite. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Why am I posting about this day? Well... for those of you who don't know my story (which is many of you, on account I hardly post anymore), I have a son, Andrew, who passed away on September 11, 2000. He was almost 4 yrs old when he died (no cause of death was ever determined... he passed away in his sleep; however I now believe that he died in order to get me started in counselling, and eventually protect his brothers and other kids from his dad). Andrew was born on October 25, 1996. For his 4th birthday (which he never got to celebrate with us), he had specifically requested having a chocolate cake (that's MY boy! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> ). As difficult as it was, my family and I made sure we still had our chocolate cake on October 25, 2000, one and a half months after Andrew's death. In order to continue to celebrate Andrew's life, I decided to continue to celebrate his birthday every year, with chocolate cake. And I extend my invitation out to anyone who cares to join in. The idea is to, of course, remember Andrew, and most importantly, to be thankful for those who you have around you... especially children, if you are a parent, or an aunt or uncle, or a friend of someone who has children. This is an excellent opportunity to take another long look at your friends and family, and just be thankful that they're there. Yes, due to the circumstances that find us here at MB, this could be painful. If you're a BS whose WS is gone and in their A (or A's), remembering how important they are to you could hurt a LOT. That is why I suggest to focus on the kids. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> So... on Saturday October 25, 2003... please join me (and many others) in having some chocolate cake (or a donut, or a brownie, or a chocolate bar... anything chocolate) to celebrate. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Karen
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This is a beautiful story, Topie! Thank you.
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Checking the cupboards now to make sure my chocolate cake and frosting mixes are ready!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
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You are an incredibly strong and kind (not to mention resilient!) woman, Topie. I'd be honored to join you in eating chocolate cake for your boy.
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Wow Topie. Bless you. I am so sorry your son died but so glad you are learning a healthy way of life. Having said that, I will eat chocolate cake =) and think of you.
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my bakery---JUST DESSERTS BY J.P MEYER--- is having all kinds of chocolate cakes that day!!! we will be having:
chocolate sin cake
chocolate and peanutbutter sin cake
chocolate turtle cake
chocolate cake with buttercrunch icing
swiss chocolate cups with coffey cream filling
swiss chocolate cups w/peanutbutter mouse filling
swiss chocolate cups w/ cheese mousse filling
chocolate dipped strawberries
chocolate cheesecake
should i go on???????
you know i wouldnt forget!!!! all of my town will be overdosing on chocolate for andrew!!!
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A bump up for reminders. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> A.M. Martin: You're welcome. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> Nerly: Excellent!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> at peace: Thank you. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> adgirl48: Sounds good. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> nikko: You're just awesome girl. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Karen
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I didn't mention in earlier post -- when I was a teenager, my friend, the girl next door, was killed in a car accident on Thanksgiving Day. Her birthday was October 25. So the day has meaning for me, too.
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I truly admire you for coming through your personal crisis of losing a child, and I hope that God gives you the best this life has to offer.
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Thinking of you, Andrew & the rest of your boys today.
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Just another reminder bump. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> A.M.Martin: Thank you for sharing about your friend from your teen years, and I'm glad that tomorrow will have some extra special meaning to you. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> TMCM: I do have the greatest life now. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> I have been blessed with 4 awesome little boys (all born with blonde hair and blue eyes... just as I wanted! hehehe), and I still have 3 of them with me in person. Knowing that I have one of the best little guardian angels out there, also helps me to get on with my life. sing: I thought chocolate cake day might bring you out posting. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> It's good to see you around. How are things going? Have you thought about joining us gals on the ladies board? If you email me at topie25@hotmail.com, I'll send you the addy for the site (Bramblerose runs it). Karen
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I remember this from last year. I don't need an excuse to eat chocolate cake, but it's nice to have a purpose to celebrate while I do so. I'll go to the #1 bakery here in town and get a slice (fortunately I don't have to purchase an entire cake). Lord bless you extra bunches tomorrow!
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Topie, I'm honored to join you tomorrow in celebrating your dear son's birthday. I will also be celebrating you...a wonderful mother and a strong woman whom I admire for your courage. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
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Topie- W and I are having company over tomorrow and we will be serving chocolate cake for dessert. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />
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My family and I will be joining you we made cup cakes today. You are a great mom and strong one.
God Bless
<small>[ October 24, 2003, 11:28 PM: Message edited by: No2nos ]</small>
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I spent this evening having a Halloween dinner with my parents and sister. We all had chocolate mud pie for dessert, and I told them your story. They were astonished that anyone could be so strong. Me, they just tell me I need to get my head on straight and get on with my life. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> That's all right. I love them dearly anyway. And tomorrow, we get to all spend the afternoon with DD. Yay!
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Thanks to everyone who was able to join in, and those who were there in spirit only too. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> (I have 2 best friends who are both allergic to chocolate, so they couldn't join in even if they wanted to). I made a bunch of chocolate cupcakes yesterday, and today, Eric helped me to deliver them to friends in the townhouse complex in which we live. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> He was so excited to give these gifts... and even more excited that he could have some of his own once we got back home. LOL. That is EXACTLY what I want for my boys to do... to celebrate Andrew's life, by honouring his birthday. Okay... so for now, all they're really happy about is that they can have some chocolate cake <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> But they'll "get it" soon enough. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> Karen p.s. Eric didn't understand entirely why Andrew couldn't have the chocolate cake with us, so my dad and I explained to him that angels eat different types of food... angel food. He wanted to have more specifics of course (he's four... how typical!), but we told him that we didn't know, b/c we weren't angels. I'll admit... part of me was bursting to say "they eat angel food cake on birthdays"... but I kept that inside. Go ahead... smack me with an MB 2x4! LOL <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="images/icons/cool.gif" />
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glad yesterday went with well for you & i have had chocolate angle food cake!!!!!!!
i didn't know that there was a ladies board, i need to email you for that
i just mainly browes through here a few tiems a wk but don't really read
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Topie/Karen,
I remember this very well from a year ago. Has it already been a year? Where does time go?
We had our chocolate cake yesterday, and I wanted to tell you how much I admire you for the strength you've shown me today.
God bless,
HP
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Topie-
Hope you're doing well.. see my message on MBLadies.
Take care and hope you enjoyed the chocolate cake!
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