I messed up so badly. I'm shaking and my blood has run cold.

[bertha katzenengel]

:scared:

Don't ask why. Just think of me. Thanks.

PS No, I didn't kill anyone.

[malta blue]

1. sending good vibes your way bertha...

:grouphug:

I hope everything turns out ok.

[bertha katzenengel]

39. it will, malta blue

thank you :hug:

[lizziegrace]

2. ...

:hug:



:(

[bertha katzenengel]

38. lg

:hug: warm thanks

[Connonym]

3. remember to use cold water to remove blood stains

sorry, couldn't resist making a joke because that's the kind of asshole I am. I'm sure it's not as bad as you think but :hug: I'll think some happy thoughts for you anyway.

[bertha katzenengel]

36. LOL no asshole - i love dark humor

one of my favorite movies is "Serial Mom" - weird, i know

:hug:

[ceile]

4. ....

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

35. ceile

ty ty ty

:hug:

[Blue Diadem]

5. Oh Bertha..good thoughts and hugs coming your way.

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

33. OVCOhio - thanks so much

i appreesh (hope you don't mind the family shorthand) :hug:

[Wcross]

6. Everybody makes mistakes Bertha.

You're a human being so it is bound to happen from time to time.

Don't punish yourself, just pick up the pieces & move on.

[bertha katzenengel]

32. you make me think of Diana Krall, singing...

...pick yourself up, dust yourself off, start all over again

thanks, Wcross :hug:

[qb]

7. It's never as bad as you think, and it will get better.

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

30. *grin*

two good thoughts, thank you, ftbc :hug:

[blue cat]

8. Hang in there

[bertha katzenengel]

22. TY, blue cat

dig your av

[Book Lover]

9. Time heals all wounds

or, in a hundred years, who'll care?

:hug: to you, bertha. You're in my thoughts.

[bertha katzenengel]

21. Time wounds all heels

couldn't resist, trying to keep my sense of humor

thank you :hug:

[DarkTirade]

25. I haven't noticed that with thyme, but if you try to step on a peppercorn... ouch.

Whole cloves aren't much easier on the soles either.

[bertha katzenengel]

51. ah, very punny

a man after my own heart

[DarkTirade]

56. It's not your heart I'm worried about, it's your sole. :)

[bertha katzenengel]

59. Don't worry about my sole. Worry about my tilapia.

Will it thaw in time for dinner?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear bertha...

Here's my contribution to you, sweetie...

I have a feeling I can identify with you...

I've done similar things, and it's terrifying...

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

19. sigh

indeed, Peggy :hug: thank you

[MissMillie]

11. oh... sweetie

whatever it is, I'm sure it will be fine.

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

18. Miss Millie

:hug: :hug: oh :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

12. I'm so sorry, Bertha. I will say this:

When I find myself feeling the way you feel, I tell myself, "At least I haven't killed anyone."

My love to ya. :hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

17. LOL me too

kindred spirits. ty for the love. :hug:

[Richardo]

13. Bertha...

:hug:

Hope everything turns out OK.

[bertha katzenengel]

16. dear Richardo

:hug: thank you

i've always meant to ask - such a cute beagle puppy. what on earth is "beagles up?"

[Richardo]

27. A few years back we (DU) were mocking Free Republic's oh so manly posturing

One thing they say to rally their keyboard warriors is 'Eagles Up!' So I looked around on Google 'til I found that pup and posted 'Beagles Up!'.

I liked it so much I put her* in my sig line and she's been there ever since. :)


* All the dogs in our household are female

[bertha katzenengel]

50. thanks, i like it very much

:hug: that beagle - i wanna hold her and squeeze her and pet her and call her silly names.

[Gormy Cuss]

14. I'll be thinking of you.

We all mess up sometimes, and when we are in a very stressful period it's much more likely to happen.
:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

15. thank you, Gormy

:hug:

[lightningandsnow]

20. Sending hugs and good vibes.

Everyone makes mistakes. But it's our choice how we deal with our mistakes, and what we do after. I hope you find the strength you need.

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

48. AspieGrrl

my choice is giving up some freedoms to fix it

thank you sincerely from CA GRRL

:hug:

[DarkTirade]

23. Okay, but just in case

I know a guy who knows a guy who knows how to get bloodstains out of carpets really well.

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

47. LOL

:hug:

[Shakespeare]

24. If you're still doing law firm work (as am I)....

I'll just say "been there, done that." :hug:

Hope all's still well.

[bertha katzenengel]

52. thank you Shakespeare

stronger every day :hug:

[bigwillq]

26. Sending out my best vibes, thoughts and best wishes.

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

46. oh, my friend will

:hug: :hug:

[Canuckistanian]

28. It's never fun to be scared.My thoughts are with ya. n/t

[bertha katzenengel]

45. ty, Canuck

thank you :hug:

[zabet]

29. Thinking of you...

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

44. jane,

thank you so much, i feel you in the vibes. :hug:

[FloridaJudy]

31. Here's a hug

From a champion messer-up. :hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

42. *oh*

brought tears to my eyes. i go to stuffed animals for hugs. yes, at age 45 (almost). thank you :hug:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

34. Sending ~~~warm and peaceful vibes~~~

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

41. thank you, TA

warmth is very welcome, peace even more :hug:

[NC_Nurse]

37. ((((bertha))))

It'll be okay. :hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

40. (Nurse)

i miss being hugged that way :hug:

[Jamastiene]

43. Take it from a pro at fucking shit up...

It'll be ok later once the embarrassment wears off.

[bertha katzenengel]

49. truly? i hope it wears off soon

:hug thank you

[Heidi]

53. Dear friend, Ging and I are always

thinking of you, but we'll happily kick it up several notches. (Anything for Ginger's Aunt bertha.) :hug:

:loveya:

[bertha katzenengel]

62. you'd think I don't need any more kitty lovin'

but i do, all i can get. thank Ginger for me. thank you, H. :bigfathug: :hug:

[Callalily]

54. Sending hugs and

hope that all turns out alright.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

63. wish i could claim it had been a Fugue state

ok, that's my worst pun of the year so far

all will be well, i'm beginning to see, than you, S.F. :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

55. Hugs for you...

:hug::hug::hug:
Once the initial shock wears off, try to celebrate the fact that you recognize your error. Think how often we play games with ourselves to avoid acknowledging our mistakes. It really is a wonderful gift that you aren't going there....You're not making excuses, you're just taking responsibility. And, as a result of this, you're less likely to make the same mistake again. That is beautiful, Bertha! :hug::hug::hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

61. my sweet Goddess

:hug: thank you

The picture: is it real or is it Photoshop?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

70. Someone posted the pic here on DU about a week ago...

I'm pretty sure it's real. Amazing, no? :hug:

[LaurenG]

57. You posted in GD P didn't you!

;) Good thoughts and a hug. :hug:

[sakabatou]

58. That was my first thought.

[bertha katzenengel]

64. NO! If murdering someone is #1 worst, that's #3.

I stay away. i need to keep my blood pressure down.

thanks, OB :hug:

[IsItJustMe]

60. What ever it is, it's in the past now. Change it if you can, if you can't change it, and you didn't

like what you did, determine to never do it again and move forward. If you did it and you think you will do it again, learn to accept that about yourself and move foreword.

Remember: Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is but a dream, live the only time you have left, and that is now. From now until bed time. One day at a time.

[bertha katzenengel]

65. "From now until bed time." i can use that to keep myself present

daily while i wait for next saturday to come and take me home for a week.

thank you for your kind words, JustMe.

[Flaxbee]

66. you feeling any better?

Look at it this way: You're alive, Mrs. V is alive, and whatever happened is now in the past. :hug: Take care of yourself, OK?

[bertha katzenengel]

67. getting there

sigh

dearest flaxbee, thank you for thinking of me today. :hug:

[Flaxbee]

68. I think of you often

:hug:

and hope you are well, or at the very least, hanging in there.

[lligrd]

69. Did You Go In To The Wrong Restroom At Work Too?

I'm hoping it will die down soon and the color will fade from my face soon.

[Skittles]

71. is an ass-kicking needed somewhere?

I have slots available for you my sweet