Just think of us as being like Ebay. There's always something new to check out.

In case anyone is wondering, or cares, I work at Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kansas. I sit at a desk right in the middle of a big factory that builds major components for commercial airplanes (mostly Boeing products). My job is to support several shops that build Boeing 737 fuselages.

I can understand...am on vacation this week, but the second best thing to me being on vacation is when my boss is on vacation. I'm too chicken to go on DS at work though. I do have to say, the second I get home from work, I go online right away and check DS.

I am afraid I went from telling my husband about everything when he was here to sharing things with people here. It gives me a way to get things off my chest and to know that others understand.

I have survived for over 15 months now and was sure I would not make it to this point. There came a time that I was feeling really alone and I was angry because the 'virtual hugs' that I was getting were not real ones like the ones from my husband.

Then I survived for awhile longer and got to know people here better over time and realized that people really do understand because they were hurting too.

Working is so hard early on. It's hard to stay focused on work for a very very long time. I actually am now to a point that I enjoy my work again.

Glad you are finding moments that are okay now and then.

hugs...
-Diana

Me too........am not getting much else done at home this summer.........even decided to return a weed whacker I bought a month ago and never even opened the box...lol..........thry're tall enough now they kind of look like pampas grass......

Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so recent and having just found this site you will check in often. Actually it will keep you out of trouble in helping you maintain your sanity. As we sit there, trying to do whatever, memories flash and brings us the pang of sorrow, grief hits us and takes us to our knees. Having access to DS and the support at our fingertips gives us a safe place to go. Here we collect our thoughts, we share our sorrow, we read other's and relate, find comfort and inspiration. I think you will find yourself here quite often for quite a while. Just tell your job it is your therapist.
Bless you and have a nice day at work...
Linda

Tim, I found this place after a friend compared my husbands death to the death of her dog. I know she was trying to relate but, Ughhh!

I have to admit I have had my moments of being a DS junkie. Especially when I first found this site (and several other times since). Finally plugged into a group that truely understands the many facets and the many different layers. A great sounding board. No questions too big or too small.

My husband worked for Honeywell doing similar work. However, he didnt support several shops 'cuz as he said "supporting me was a full-time job"...lol. Have a great one and may peace be yours today.

Really glad that you are finding comfort here. I know I was so relieved to have everyone here behind me, infront of me, just people who understood me. I will be watching for the recall on Boeing parts however. LOL. Hug, Donna

Yeah, MarineWidow. It's like getting hooked on Farmville in Facebook. I had to limit myself on that one, "at home".

Ok Donna, I just KNEW that someone would mention something about airplanes. Rest assureed, they do not let me work on the aircraft. I'm a salaried person. I find ways to increase quality, and decrease cost by finding ways to improve our processes. I'm just kiddin with you guys a little today. I know it's hard to get that without visual communication.

I am from Kansas too! This site has had me from the start I would not have made it without my friends here. I can say how I feel without worrying about being judged or my kids worrying about it.

DS actually improved my work life - whenever somebody at work would say something really insensitive, I could come here and vent and not have to break down or go off on somebody. DS saved my sanity, and probably saved my job too! LOL!

Love and Hugs, Martha

My company was purchased by a large corporation and we will be switching to thier "network" next week. I'm sure that means Big Brother will be watching me now..Good thing I have an iphone - at least I can keep up with my DS family from that !!

I think most of us probably have been internet "junkies" on DS @ times. Lately, I have been worse at it than I was for a while. I just need to read and write. Thanks DS friends. Joely

I'm a government employee...... wouldn't even think about getting on this site at work. I can tell you with absolute certainty that Big Brother is watching ME. :-)

DS has been a godsend for me - and I'll admit that I am a bit of a junkie. Especially early in the morning and most of the evening - I was laid off from work in January, but have been afforded the opportunity to work a bit from home. That is good - AND I don't have to worry about Big Brother !!!
So Tim - again, don't feel like you're alone in being hooked on DS - it continues to help me and the support and understanding has been priceless. Glad you found us too !!
Chris