Breathe in, breathe out, repeat ( Read more... )

Just being there can be enough. Even when you wish you could do more ( Read more... )

Today is my 21st wedding anniversary with Lennetta ( Read more... )

...because we need a break from the Real World.


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I swear yesterday was Life in a Nutshell.

Morning sucked. Stress and Worry ran rapid, beaten back for a little bit by a Good Thing (getting my glasses back) and a Kind Word (unexpected compliment from an unexpected person at work). Received News from friends and family that helped give Perspective.

Good Food and Support from felishathekitty - then a Household ( Read more... )

Today would have been olliesmama's birthday. She and I were born three days apart so I would call her. Then when we was done, she would laugh and say "Talk to you in 3 days". Then she would call on the 10th and sing to me, Marilyn Monroe-style...never quite making it to the end without giggling. I am trying not to be too sad ( Read more... )

Just got home.

Long, emotional weekend that I will detail soon.

Tomorrow will come and I will face it...repeat until done.

Been working with Mom & my brother on services and burial plans ( Read more... )

Dad passed away an hour ago holding Mom's hand. He went in peace and with his dignity intact. Dreamt of him last night - he was saying goodbye. He even left me a message via Mom to make me smile. I will miss him muchly and will try to be half the man he was.

I'll probably have more in the coming days, but I wanted my friends to know.

Love you,

A younger cousin of mine accidentally drowned this weekend while on vacation in Mexico.

We were not very close, but I feel the loss for his mother and my cousins.

Just a reminder...live life and enjoy it.