almost Christmas

 hello dearest angel,

this month has flown by, so much to do and somehow there is always something there to remind me of you! I've seen several Bumbles, met many cashiers named Julie and of course every time I get into my car I hear the group you introduced me to, Straight No Chaser!

I have off this week and so far we've celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary, I've wrapped all my presents and made 4 different types of Christmas cookies!!

of course, I still have more things to do, need to go to Hobby Lobby for some supplies, I'm making my mom some earrings for Christmas and maybe a pair or two for a friend.

thank you sweet angel for being my inspiration!

new beginnings

 You know me, I don't let many people in. But I was very lucky to find a friend in a co-worker, her name is Cheyenne; she and her husband Kyle are about to become parents. Lol, real soon as in sometime tomorrow! They are having a little girl and her name is Abigail. 

I was even thinking about making her a fleece blanket like you taught me, another way to remind myself that life goes on and I can keep you always in my heart.

Oh Brother!

 hey dearest,

busy week so far, cleaning and getting ready for my brothers visit for Thanksgiving! We haven't had Thanksgiving together since 1999! He and I went to Key West to help mom and pops move into their new rental house! Sadly during that trip I found out I was losing my job...so much fun NOT, strangely it's all worked out almost perfectly.

Actually spent some time at my storage unit, I have so much to do! Yike!! I keep thinking about all the things I had hauled away as trash, the things I just had to leave in the house and then all the clothes, books and other bits and pieces I have in storage...for just under 900 square feet of house I had a lot!

So, tomorrow I'll drive to Tampa Airport, 37 miles one way in traffic...his flight comes in around 6:30. Mom is coming with me and she figures we need to leave around 4;30 due to traffic, yes, remember those Fridays calling me as I was driving from St. Petersburg to Lakeland! I'm so glad I don't have to make that trip anymore especially since I don't have you to talk to on Fridays and Sundays (trip back), I miss that so much. I remember our last Sunday call, you told me about making the flowers for your wedding and when I got home you'd sent me pictures. 

not typing when I'm upset...

sorry dearest angel,

I've had a couple of rough weeks and didn't want to get on my soap box and spout of angry words even just to vent. I know I can hear you, "what are friends for??" I should have been talking to you. 

I can still hear your voice...

Not that I need to remind myself, but you were the best sister I never knew I wanted...

I promise to not stop writing just because I'm frustrated or upset.

one of those weeks...

 I think it's weeks like this I miss you most, just to hear your voice telling me everything will be ok. I can't help but laugh because we'd be so dangerous now that I have a real cell phone! 

Wawa

 I may have to finally try one of your favorite dishes, we stopped for gas at Wawa and they played an ad for the Turkey Bowl! I remember you talking about getting a bowl at Wawa, of course I thought you were talking about Walmart, at the time we didn't have any Wawa's down here. I do enjoy their breakfast sandwiches aka sizzlies and their bubble drinks are wonderful! Working from home I don't get out much but I may have to swing by and get one!!

thank you!

 

global cat day!

remembering your sweet Otis!

mattntonyfan

How cool is this angel girl...Matt is joining the racing team that Jimmie Johnson joined as an owner! He's going to be the Competition advisor!

happy belated birthday Angel Girl

sorry I'm a little late, only excuse is I just got a workable laptop...

sadly, time flies

it's been 6 years and the hole in my heart is still there, I will admit I don't cry nearly as much but every now and then a song will pop up like Pinks "When I Get There". I just sat there trying to work with tears streaming out of my eyes. 

Today I was cleaning out my "trunk" and sitting there is my Otis, poor sweet boy, then I found his reindeer, I really need to write that book! 

Angel girl, you are always with me and I miss you so much.

2233 days

 yes, it's been 2233 days since I last posted on my blog. I wish I had a good excuse but as usual life got in the way. I'm going to try and start blogging again, maybe doing a gratitude journal (blog) or blogging about books I've read or just talking to my favorite angel whose never out of my thoughts.

so here's to my latest blogging journey...💜