Hi, guys. I'm back.

[Cuban_Liberal]

It's been a rough week, but I made it. How have y'all been?

:grouphug::hi:

[acmavm]

1. We're fine, the question is, how are you and your family?

.

[Cuban_Liberal]

3. We're basically OK.

Still very sad, but a bit steadier on our feet. The visitation and funeral were rough, but also cathartic and comforting, in a way.

:hug:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Yes, we want to know

we've been thinking about you and praying for you and yours.

[Cuban_Liberal]

4. Thanks!

I have a ton of e-mails to answer from so many of you, and they were more comforting than I think most of you will ever know.

:loveya:

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

5. Welcome back

Been thinking of you and yours. The Magistrate and I saw your nephew's photo on the Lehrer Newshour yesterday and were saddened all over again. (He's been mostly off forum this week but I had told him of your loss.)

Glad to have you back. :)

[Cuban_Liberal]

6. Thank you.

I missed the show, but I heard he was on it. I'm also told that George Stephanopolous had him on last Sunday, during his 'In Memoriam' segment.

Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts.

:hug:

[madmax]

7. Glad to have you back, buddy.

:hug:

[Cuban_Liberal]

8. It's nice to be back!

:hug:

[liberalnurse]

9. I'm glad to see you back

into the arms of true friends........your pain has been our pain.....:grouphug:


The true meaning of the Phoenix........

[Cuban_Liberal]

10. Thank you.

The one thing that's become very clear to me this week is not only how much I love Paddy, but how much he loves me. He's been my rock, and i don't know how I'd have made it through it without him.

:)

[MrScorpio]

11. Welcome Back, Cuban Liberal

Good to see you back.

Again, I want to give my condolences for you and your family.

The loss of a loved one is always hard to take.

Remember that you have a lot of people who are standing right beside you.

[Cuban_Liberal]

12. Thank you!

The outpouring of support from my fellow DUers has been a huge source of comfort to me, and I will never forget it, even if I live to be 100.

:grouphug::loveya:

[Misunderestimator]

13. Glad to have you back, and glad you made it through the week.

:hug:

[Cuban_Liberal]

14. Thanks!

:hug:

[BiggJawn]

15. Doin' OK, and a big hug for you.

:hug:

[Cuban_Liberal]

16. And one for you!

:hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

17. Glad to have you back

The loss will never cease to affect you, but time will hopefully replace your sadness with happy memories of your nephew. I am praying for you and your family.

Law school work will also help the grieving process. Throw yourself into your work with a renewed sense of purpose.

[Cuban_Liberal]

18. Thanks.

Yes, I'll never 'get over it', but I will 'get past it', in time.

:hug:

[jonnyblitz]

19. hey tony...

:) :hug:

[Cuban_Liberal]

20. Heyas, Jonny!

Thanks for what you did for Carlito! I'll never forget it.

:hug::loveya:

[jonnyblitz]

25. I sent Paddy a PM just now..

It is poorly written since my mind is mush from the past week .I assumed your inbox is full so I PMd Paddy. I will write you in a few days about Thursday.

:hug:

[Cuban_Liberal]

26. Cool.

Thanks, bro!

:)

[seventhson]

21. Welcome Back! We missed you. I cannot tell you the sadness I feel for you

and your family -- words are inadequate --- but having suffered loss I understand that words do comfort some.

Keep the faith!

There is honor in his sacrifice. Nobility.

Even if he was sent to his fate by a fool - he still gave his life for his country and for all of us.

[Cuban_Liberal]

22. Yes.

Bush's idiocy does not diminish Carlito's sacrifice.

:hug:

[VOX]

23. Welcome "home," Cuban_Liberal!!

Glad to see you here again.

Was so so very sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Please accept my profound condolences. I hope that you and your family will gain a measure of peace and healing with the passage of time.

All best to you -- :hug:

[Cuban_Liberal]

24. Thank you.

:hug:

[Mara Steele]

27. Glad you're back with us, Tony!

Please take care.


:hug:

:hi:

[Cuban_Liberal]

30. Thank you.

It's good to be back!

:hi:

[terrya]

28. It's moving day for me. Taking a break. But I'm glad you're back.

I missed you. :-)

T

[Cuban_Liberal]

31. I missed all of you, too!

Be careful of your back, and remember to lift with your legs.

:)

[Red State Rebel]

29. Good to see you back...

I'm in St. Louis and I seriously looked at the map to see if I could get to the service but I couldn't get away from the office for the drive.

I'm keeping you all in my prayers!

[Cuban_Liberal]

32. It was a mob scene.

Even the gym wasn't large enough for everyone to get in. The funeral cortege itself was over 2 miles long, the sheriff said.

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

33. Welcome back, Tony.

:loveya:

[Cuban_Liberal]

35. Thank you!

:loveya:

[UrbScotty]

34. I'm okay.

I hope you are too.

[Cuban_Liberal]

36. I'm better.

:)

[DoveTurnedHawk]

37. Welcome Back!

I hope you are doing better. I found your courage and writings throughout this process to be truly inspirational. My condolences again, and my best wishes to you, Paddy and all of your loved ones.

DTH

[Cuban_Liberal]

38. Thank you!

:hug:

[Shananigans]

39. Welcome back!

You have been missed this week. I'm glad you are doing better...my thoughts have been with you.

It's great to have you back again..

[Taverner]

40. Welcome back, bro

Wishing you the best at this time dude...

[Pithlet]

41. I'm glad you're back

:hi: :hug:

[Miss Marmelstein]

42. I'm so glad you are back again....

we have all missed you and your witty posts. :grouphug:

[roguevalley]

43. Hi, honey. Welcome back. {{{HUGS!!!!!}}}

[Blue-Jay]

44. Nice to see you back, Tony!

:pals:

[latebloomer]

45. I'm so sorry about your nephew

Was he a soldier? I've been away, so I missed the story, and can't find it in a search.

[TOhioLiberal]

46. Tony..

Welcome back, been worried about you. :hug: There's a PM from me winging its way to you.

Peace & Love
Trek

[bigwillq]

47. Tony, it's great to have you back

I know it's been a rough go. You and your family have been in my thoughts a lot recently.

Don't rush the healing process. Take one day at a time.

And as always, all of us here at DU are here for you for support, comfort, a good laugh, anything you need.

Take care.
Peace
-Will

[tigereye]

48. hugs to you guys and welcome back

:grouphug: I thought about you this week and said a prayer for your family.