I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I had a great weekend with many of my favorite gals. As I sit here staring at my computer screen, the words are not coming to me today - hang with me (I've hit the delete button 100 times and restarted this 5...)
So here are some thoughts for the week - I want to take a moment to thank all of you who help me everyday. One of my ways to deal with life is to reflect and share all my memories of Joe. I sometimes fear I will forget. I don't want to ever forget. So, I promise to talk about him everyday and I appreciate everyone who listens and shares their memories. It is hard to live without your best friend. Nothing can make it easier ... but I choose to talk about him everyday so I will not forget. A quick Joe story (I've shared with some already). Last Tuesday night was a tough night. I was pretty tough / mean to my mom. I didn't mean to be and truly didn't even realize it, but I was evil. SO - mom being great came over and we talked and I just realized life was getting the best of me at the moment. I went to bed that night just feeling crappy and needing to chat with Joe. I gave Zoe her 2 kisses and then her 1000 kisses to take with her is she goes before me...and then I looked up to say good night to Joe and tell him 143. As soon as I looked up my ceiling fan began to spin. I didn't hit the switch - I didn't do anything to cause this. So the next night - I needed to try all this again and see if it was the humidifier or what...NOTHING. Once again - I just need to believe. Joe is always there - he just saves his moments to show himself. Bowling Update - All shifts are full. Thank you to everyone who signed up! I want to invite everyone to attend even if you are not on a bowling team. There will be plenty of laughter and fun for all. A side note - if you have not paid for your team, please take care of that with Brad in a timely manner. Well, signing off for the night and hoping all of you have a wonderful week. Love - Rach
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Britt
1/25/2011 04:43:24 am
We all had a wonderful time too, at least I know I did! :) And I love hearing your Joe stories, and we would all listen to you forever if it means it will help even the tiniest bit. Just keep talking about him and remembering him for the amazing guy that he was! :) Love you lady!
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angela
1/25/2011 04:25:17 pm
Hey Lady! I hope all is well. Think about you often. Ditto to what your friend said above, and I dont think you will ever have to worry about forgetting. "Life is not measured by the amounts of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away" My favorite quote. It was a quote I had on Jason and my wedding invites and had all over the wedding, lol..I over do it sometimes as you know. The funny thing is, when Ms. Vadyn was born, the morning after I had her I went to ask the nurse to bring her to my room right away after her bath, Auntie Amber was on her way(this was at like 7am btw)and to my surprise as I turned around to head back to my room and a huge big plaque was hung up next to my room number staring me right in the face with the exact same saying...Call me crazy( I already know I can be)but my whole body went sort of numb with disbelief. Like it was some kind of a sign...I totally BELIEVE in signs and I love that you have still been so strong to continuing Believing. Sometimes, that's the hardest thing to do...When you feel down and out, repeat that saying to yourself and remember the moments that your life with Joe took your breath away. You will find yourself smiling more than not, even if there are tears! Hope to see on the 19th!! I hope you get or have my new email! Take care!
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Tammy
1/26/2011 04:15:58 am
Hi Rach, That is what mother's and friends are for...... being there when needed. Joe is also there by your side watching over you . He just has to work harder to show you he is around when you need it most ")
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