I couldn’t tell you how I found her, but Casey and I hit it off almost immediately. I can recall one of our first lengthy conversations being into the wee hours of the morning as I tried valiantly to save Teh Internets after Casey had been poking around in her design files. Her amazing wit and humour made me cry tears of laughter as we worked our way through. That lady, she’s quite funny under pressure, yanno?
Over time, we would talk here and there… but our relationship really never blossomed past she talks to me when she breaks her blog a few chats and email conversations until this past spring when she opened her home to me. Casey - not really knowing me past a computer screen – offered a place for me to stay (which snowballed into half of Canada but whatever) so I we could be at her side to walk for our friends’ little girl. She let us into her home without batting an eye; she let us sleep in her daughter’s room without second thought.
She’s been my friend with no expectations except for saving her blog on a few occasions.
I don’t know her middle name (or if she even has one) or her favourite treat. I don’t know her worst fear or best memories; but I do know that she’s genuine, loving, compassionate and super friendly.
I know that Casey would do anything she possibly could to help a friend in need.
That’s more than enough for me. I am proud and honoured to have her as my friend.
Casey and Moosh
She’s introduced me to Chick-Fil-A (LOVE!) and deep fried cornballs sweet corn fritters; she’s made me laugh until I cry. She’s been supportive, loving and a wonderful to so many people, including me.
I can truly say that she’s one of the most important people in my life.
Today Casey starts another chapter in her quest for Moosh 2.0.
Please take a moment to stop by and send her some words of encouragement as she dopes up her vagina(s) and prepares for some uterine housekeeping.
I love you Casey! You’re in my thoughts and I’m (virtually) holding your hand.
And one more request: Britt had a request to see #caseysuterus as a trending topic on twitter today. If that really could happen? It would probably be the most awesome thing ever. (You know, next to shiny clean ovaries and what not.) ~ says Casey.
*pictures were shamelessly lifted from Casey’s Flickr.
DesignHER Momma says:
now that’s a pretty great post. Good times, good friends.
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:01 am
AmazingGreis says:
Thinking good thoughts for Casey and her soon to be shiny clean uterus!
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:55 am
Kristin says:
I Love that picture of Casey and Moosh – it is so beautiful!
So glad she has friends like you! I will be thinking of her and her uterus today.
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Angi says:
Great post. I’ve been thinking of her all day and have all appendages crossed that THIS day starts the beginning of Moosh 2.0!
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy says:
oh, sweet Chic-fil-A.
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Lotta says:
I #’ed her!
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
nic @mybottlesup says:
sam (now that you have a name!), i really don’t know how much more fantastic you can get….. the love and support you show your friends is so inspiring and admirable.
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
avasmommy says:
You are both teh awesome.
xoxo
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
WM says:
Aww Sam. you are such a GREAT friend. I hope one day we will get to meet. I just have this feeling I’d squeeze the bejesus of of you because you’re that kind of cool.
I’m all to happy to try and make #caseysuterus a trending topic and I’m gonna go show her some love
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
WM says:
yeah that was supposed to say “out of you” …but I’m sure you got that right.
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Krystle @snarkykisses says:
Great Post Sam! I hope there is a Moosh 2.0+… maybe even Moosh 4.0 (i.e. get it? 2×2=4 …twins!)
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Lisa says:
You are so obviously an amazing friend. That was an amazing post for Casey. Thinking of Casey today.
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
MG @ MommyGeekology.com says:
Wow, great post and beautiful pictures. She’s a beautiful woman.
Headed over to her blog to leave a little love.
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Karen Sugarpants says:
I can’t tell you in words how much I love both of you. Next time we’re all together, I will express my love for both of you using interpretive dance and a pink boa.
p.s. Her favorite treat is some weird candy she made me eat. Well that’s her 2nd favorite. Her first favorite treat is having us visit. Heh.
samantha Reply:
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Oh! That fizzy chewy stuff that Sissy passed around? Ya. That was alright. Doesn’t compare to Canadian company and Canadian candy tho.
LOL at the interpretive dance. It’s been done. Remember CandySam? LOL Throw in a boa and you’re my HERO – so long as we can video tape it without you knowing then slap it up on YouTube.
Karen Sugarpants Reply:
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
No it was some stuff that Casey and I got when we were out getting the balloons…she MADE me try it…said our friendship depended on it. ROFL!
Dance off at BLOGHER!
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
ali says:
I think *I* introduced you to chick-fil-a (or at least how to pronounce it). I think Casey just allowed for you to have it. heh.
great post, Sam!
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
moosh in indy. says:
airheads.
im crying.
good happy cry,
looove you allllll.
but speshully mai candy sam.
pardon tehb druuugs.
middle name iz beth.- cody calls me red
xoxpxo
June 23rd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
punkinmama says:
Awesome post!
Glad all went well with Casey today and hoping moosh 2.0 is soon more than a hope…
June 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Loralee says:
Casey is the bomb. Also? I totally want in on that pink boa action. (she says eyeing Chicago. hee hee)
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Kellee says:
That was a very sweet post. I follow her blog, and am hoping she is doing well after yesterday’s procedure. And isn’t Chik-Fil-A the best. shit. ever.? We don’t have it here in Las Vegas, so it is always a special treat when I find it somewhere.
June 24th, 2009 at 5:07 pm