Black Friday....

[dimmzy]

What a tragic loss. I'm saying a quick prayer for your family ... and my own siblings.

Diane

[Bob78164]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Mike. --Bob

[secondchance]

I know what it's like to lose a beloved sibling. I send my sincere condolences to you.

[Sir_Galahad]

I am very sorry to hear of this, Mike. I hope that, in time, you are able to make sense of it all. My deepest condolences.

[mellytu74]

Oh, Mike.

I am so very sorry. Condolences to you and the family.

Hugs from Philadelphia.

[franktangredi]

My sympathies, Mike.

[mrkelley23]

I logged onto the Bored and rejoiced, 'cos the Kahoona had posted.

Then I read your message and cried a little.

I'm so sorry, Mike.

And I called my younger sister, especially since today's her birthday.

[jaybee]

First thought was good - nice to see your name back on these boards.

I'm so sorry about your sister. I can only imagine how loosing a sibling can feel.

[tubadave]

My condolences to you and your family on your loss.

[Spock]

I second the initial happiness at seeing Kahuna and then the condlences for his loss.

[TheConfessor]

Mike, I offer my condolences and wishes for better days ahead.

[MVLease]

I appreciate all the condolences and kind words. It still hurts, of course; it will probably keep hurting for quite some time to come. But the support does make it easier to take. Thanks.

-Mike

[MVLease]

Quick update: I just happened across a beautiful tribute to my sister on Youtube, that should give you some idea as to the impact she had on so many lives.

-Mike

[christie1111]

Please come by as often as you can. I know it is hard right now given all in your life, both family and work situation.

But some silliness can do good, some days.

MWAH!

[Timsterino]

I am so sorry for your loss, Mike.

[ontellen]

Mike, I just saw this and I am so sorry for all you've been going through. There is only one direction your life can go and that is up. Hang in there Kahuna. We're here for you.

[Estonut]

So sorry for your loss.

I believe you said you were going to look into extending some vacation time you were taking. Does your employer have bereavement time? It should surely apply for your additional time off.

[silverscreenselect]

So sorry to hear about your loss. It's triply tragic, being unexpected, someone so young and at holiday time. Our best wishes and condolences to your family at this time.

We do hope to hear more from you on this Bored in some happier times....

[MVLease]

So sorry for your loss.

I believe you said you were going to look into extending some vacation time you were taking. Does your employer have bereavement time? It should surely apply for your additional time off.

No, they don't (security is not a business that offers very much in the way of benefits; we don't get paid holidays, though if we work on holidays, we get paid time and a half). However, my boss put me down on the payroll as being in training for those 4 days, so I didn't have to burn vacation time after all. He did this with the approval of a vice-president of the security firm, we're just not telling the payroll dept. what really happened.

Thanks to you, and everyone else for your kind thoughts. It does help me work through this.

-Mike

[Estonut]

However, my boss put me down on the payroll as being in training for those 4 days, so I didn't have to burn vacation time after all. He did this with the approval of a vice-president of the security firm, we're just not telling the payroll dept. what really happened.

Good for your boss and the VP!

[Weyoun]

Oh my - so sorry to hear this.

[cornelli00]

i am very sorry for your loss mike...you and your
family are in my thoughts and prayers....

kevin

[AlphaDummy]

Mike -

I am so very sorry to read the news of your sister's passing. Thoughts and prayers are going out for you and your family. Take care...