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Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for two years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my four and a half year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (5). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(born June 10). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.
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Smoke's Chili

Yield 12 servings (serving size: 1 cup chili, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 tablespoon cheese)

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3 1/2 pounds lean, boned chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped...continue reading

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A loss

Hi everyone. This is Erika.

Alisa asked me to post for her - Tom (her ex-husband) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday.

Needless to say, this was a shock to everyone and Alisa's doing all she can to take care of herself and Keegan. She'll post more when she's ready to, but she wanted to let others know what's going on.

Please keep them in your thoughts.

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Oh my god. I am shocked! I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughs are definitely with you and your son.

Shared by jesser at September 12, 2006 2:54 PM

oh my god. I am so sorry Alisa. *hugs* If you need ANYTHING, please do not hesitate to ask. I will be thinking about you and Keegan!

Thanks for letting us know, Erika.

Shared by mel at September 12, 2006 3:39 PM

Oh, Alisa. I'm so sorry for you and your sons' loss. My thoughts are with you.

Shared by Cindy at September 12, 2006 3:39 PM

I'm sorry for yours and Keegan's loss, Alisa.

Shared by nikkiana at September 12, 2006 3:46 PM

OMG! I don't know what to say. I am so, so sorry. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I don't live that far away so if there is anything please just ask.
HUGS!!!! I'm so sorry.

Shared by Jennifer B at September 12, 2006 6:25 PM

OMG! I'm so so sorry! You and Keegan will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Shared by Margie at September 12, 2006 6:41 PM

Oh honey..... I don't even know what to say. I'm so sorry for you and Keegan.

Shared by Lindsay at September 12, 2006 6:53 PM

I'm so sorry.

Shared by Suzanne at September 12, 2006 7:01 PM

Oh my God...Alisa. Let me know what I can do. I'm close by. Call me if you need too. You and Keegan are in my thoughts.

Shared by chatty at September 12, 2006 7:43 PM

My heart goes out to you and Keegan. I'm sorry for your loss.

Shared by Bonnie at September 12, 2006 7:55 PM

I am so sorry for you loss. You and Keegan will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Shared by at September 12, 2006 8:07 PM

Oops, I meant to sign my name.

Shared by Courtney at September 12, 2006 8:08 PM

Oh Alisa,
I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss.
You and Keegan will be in my prayers.
Wishing you strength and peace,
kath

Shared by kath at September 12, 2006 8:36 PM

So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine dealing with what you are going through. You are in my thoughts.

Shared by Leanne at September 12, 2006 9:09 PM

Oh my god. I'm so sorry for yours and Keegan's loss! *HUGS*!!!

Shared by Cindy at September 12, 2006 9:41 PM

Oh goodness! I am so sorry. I will be praying for you and Keegan.

Shared by Rayshell at September 13, 2006 12:12 AM

oh my. i'm so very sorry...you and keegan are certainly in my thoughts.

Shared by sarah at September 13, 2006 8:31 AM

OH MY GOSH! I cannot believe this! I'm so so sorry! You guys will constantly be in my thoughts and prayers!

Shared by Beckik at September 13, 2006 8:53 AM

I am so sorry to read your sad news. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Shared by Kim at September 13, 2006 6:33 PM

I am so very sorry to hear of your heartbreaking news. You and Keegan are both in my prayers. May Jeff be you rock through this very hard time. You are a strong woman. Let other's take care of you right now. Keegan will always have you and the wonderful memories and love he will know you and Tom had to bring him to this world.

Shared by Beth at September 14, 2006 1:05 AM

Alisa,

I hope you'll remember me. It's been a while since I've written or commented. To jog your memory, you once referred to me as a link in the anchor of support during times "when things aren't so great." It was back when you were saying your good-bye to a job you loved using a list of things you'd miss. It was back when I was trying to get back onto an academic path.

Well, I'm happy to see that you've many more links on the chain, as evidenced by the comments above, but I'm immensely saddened at the news.

If you should need to talk (About anything--you pick the topic.), request a story of me (First memory of my looking up at the stars? Coming up!), anything at all, you know how to reach me. Just plug in my domain name to the e-mail address.

Truly,

Sara

Shared by Sara at September 14, 2006 2:23 AM

Oh my goodness! How shocking and sad! I'm so, so sorry Alisa and Keegan. My thoughts are with you.

Shared by Liz at September 14, 2006 9:28 AM

I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and Keegan. *hugs*

Shared by Amy at September 14, 2006 10:23 AM

I'm so sorry. You're in my thoughts.

Shared by selzach at September 14, 2006 1:13 PM

I am so sorry, Alisa. I don't know what else to say. My heart breaks for you and Keegan.

If there is ANYTHING I can do-even from so far away, PLEASE let me know. I know there's probably nothing, but you're on my mind and I will keep checking in to see how you and Keegan are doing.

Hug that sweet boy for me...and take care of yourself, too.

Shared by allie at September 14, 2006 6:28 PM

Oh. Oh my God. Oh no.

Alisa, I am so, so sorry.

Shared by S. at September 18, 2006 8:47 AM

Oh my God, Alisa. I hadn't come by here in a couple of weeks and this is what I read. I am so so very sorry for you, Keegan and the rest of Tom's family. I just cannot imagine.

Shared by N. at September 26, 2006 9:47 AM









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