Anne Marie,
I am sorry you will not be able to attend the Convention, but certainly understand your position...
My dad had a minor stroke last week and i have been waiting to see how things go for him and my mom.
(He is doing better and is currently in Rehab.)
So - originally i was thinking about talking my sister (aka BigSister) into coming with me to Chicago - but things are abit unsteady right now for our family, and my sister lives closer to my parents so she is helping out alot more than i am able to at the moment.
Cheryl - thanks for the information about how many usually attend the event. It sounds like there will be a lot of fantastic folks there!
Jan - the answer to your question then is, i don't know if i can attend.... It sure would be nice to meet everyone, but i will have to do a wait & see, which, for someone who is in W & W mode anyway, is just the new norm for me. (Thanks for asking)! If i get the chance, i will come - always do more things these days 'flying by the seat of my pants,' so that will be ok!
I will continue to read the updates on this thread, and maybe will be the surprise, last minute attendee!
Take lots of pics, as Anne Marie suggests - if we are not there physically, we will be there in spirit!
Sincerely,
Sue