It looks like it's going to work out for us to go. Horribly short trip. I really wish we could spend more time in Chicago, but obviously this isn't a pleasure trip. I just wish I could meet up with Kelly and some of our other Chicago members!
Heidi, I'm so sorry for you and Earl and his family. I'm glad it's going to work out for you to be there, though. I certainly wish that you had more time and we could have a Chicago TCS lunch, but you'll have your hands full. Let me know if there's anything we can do to help you get ready for the trip, though.
Oh Heidi - not something else! I am so, so, so sorry to hear about this. It's really sweet they were close. Of course that makes this that much more painful - but I'm so glad he had a wonderful relationship with her.
Even though it looks like you're both going to be able to make it, I'm sending vibes that it happens and safely.
I'm sorry to hear this Heidi. No matter how prepared you are, you're never prepared -- not really. I'm glad that it looks like you'll both be able to go. Many