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I haven't been posting much as my heart just doesn't seem to be in it. It has been an eventful summer, so where to begin. For the most part I have given you the good, with the bad left out, til now.
In July a son by another mother, and Jacey's boyfriend's dad, was in a terrible motorcycle accident. He was hit by a drunk woman with, of course, no insurance. I won't go into all the details, suffice it to say we were all devastated and praying hard that he would make it.
That hard working, fun to be with, family man, who was always hugging me, and calling me mom, hung in there for 34 days before he left us.
Two other families we know, lost their 19 year old daughters in separate car accidents this summer. So loved and cherished by their families and friends, gone.
One of my beloved SIL's has been very ill, and in and out of the hospital all summer. She's had a rough year in so many ways. But she's a strong lady with gumption and thankfully is on the mend.
On a lighter note...
On a lighter note...
Granddaughter Jacey's old soccer coach called last week and offered her a job as assistant soccer coach at a high school near her mom's. On Wednesday she packed up her stuff and moved back up to her mom's so she could start work Thursday. Her mom and I laughed at the amount of stuff, a full pickup load, she had in her bedroom here.
She's excited for this next adventure in her life, and I'm happy for her. Plus she will be a big help with Miss B's PT. Willie and I sure miss her though and all the drama an eighteen year old brings. I wouldn't trade having had her with me this past year for anything.
The RV has been put up for sale on a commission sales lot. It seemed like a good thing when I bought it, but things changed and there has not been enough time to really use it. Besides my Tahoe is big enough to stay in if need be and a lot less hassle for one person and a grumpy ol dog.
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| trailing cows in the Sierras by R Ross |
I'm looking forward to road tripping to see family and friends, and going to Harstine Island. My SIL raves about it, so much so that they are considering selling their place in Salmon Creek and buying up there.
It's time to visit the resting places of the touchstones of my heart: the Cowman, & Dad.
And to be thankful for the time I've had with those I love, be it long or short...
And to be thankful for the time I've had with those I love, be it long or short...
Wow! That's a lot to take in, Brig. Prayers...
ReplyDeleteAdrienne, Thanks for the prayers, much appreciated.
DeleteI'm sorry to hear of the troubles you've experienced this summer. But you are right, we all need to be appreciative of time spent with those we love.
ReplyDeleteNelly, It has been a "summer of troubles" that's for sure.
DeleteLife! Just back from a Memorial Service. Good to see family members and meet new people but the reason I could do without.
ReplyDeleteWSF, Yep!
DeleteI am so sorry to hear of all the loss. I am happy for your Granddaughter and her new job. I am sure you will miss all the drama though. I hope the Fall brings some much needed joy to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCiNdEe, Thanks, I'm really missing that girl and most of the drama...lol Hope all is well with you and yours.
DeleteSorry for your loss, it is true that is a blink of a eye a life can be wiped out. Your niece is sure cute and know you will miss her.
ReplyDeleteChanges, It is hard to have the young ones go, as it is dreams never to be fulfilled here.
DeleteShe's my granddaughter, and a good kid too boot.
Knowing that you're dealing with both in your inimitable way, I'm sure you will come out okay. Life isn't always peaches and cream, and the losses mount up as we age. Knowing that there is nothing you can/could have done makes it worse, because we're still here, and they are gone way to early. The thing to do is to honor their lives, and how you do that is up to you. Knowing you, it will be something simple and touching, maybe not even noticed by others, but YOU will know. Hang in there Brig, and know that we care.
ReplyDeleteOld NFO, Well heck I was doing fairly well til I read this. Thank you for the very kind words. Now if I can just live up to them...
DeleteI haven't been by here in awhile. I've been busy building that shed / shop. I'm still at it.
ReplyDeleteOh sure when I make time to visit I get all the bad news at once. You take care!
Woodsterman, No worries, I know you have been busy. Glad to hear you are "still at it".
DeleteSorry for the tragedies. It seems those come along every so often and never prepared for.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Harstine Island? So many places I've never heard of and I've lived in the Pacific Northwest most of my life.
Rain, They do seem to come in bunches.
DeleteHere is a blurb on Harstine Island:
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/heavenly-harstine-sometimes-you-just-need-an-island/
What a difficult summer. No wonder your mind hasn't been on blogging. Life can sure test the best in us. So many losses, so close together. You are surely right to go the places that bring you peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteGranny Sue, Thank you for understanding.
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