The First Born

Over the years, many things have happened; hard decisions have been made;  Today is an extremely sad day for me as my eldest "born" son is leaving this coast to relocate to the West Coast.  This doesn't sound like much, in the scheme of life, but for me the moon is probably closer.

Christmas 2009

Our relationship has not always been easy, but I have always loved him with all my heart - even before he "physically"  arrived.  The last few years before his father died, we had become closer.

The Boys

I had come to depend on the fact that he was only 45 minutes away.  If I did not talk to him, I knew I could go see him any time I wanted.  Even when he moved to DC, it was still a manageable trip.
Now it will not be so easy.  I already miss him.

Just Another Day

Probably one of the reasons I haven't blogged in a while is that I am now "handwriting" in a diary that was given to me for Christmas.  My handwriting is hard to read, at times, but I like it because I can put info in there I can't post.  Even at that, I still don't write some of my deepest thoughts.

Holidays were good.  Received much more than I deserved, but I am very grateful for all I was given.  Didn't get to see my oldest son, Tom, but I understand where he is coming from financially and time wise.

PIPPI and THE BOSS

I'm still waiting for a resolution to my health issues.  I've applied with Mayo for a financial "consideration" for my surgery.  I don't know how that will go or how long it will be before I hear something, but I'm hopeful.

One of our friends from NC is visiting and Mock is playing "tour guide" for her.  I don't have the energy or strength to do the parks any more.  In all honesty, I think I'm over the Magic and don't really need to visit again for a while. Breakfast at Chef Mickey's, dinner at Kona - that's about all I can handle right now.  (No one can beat Disney fireworks.)

Time has been spent lately trying to rest and get over an intense sinus and bronchial infection. Just now am I starting to get over the residual "cough" that has lasted since before Christmas.

Edward is having a play produced at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and we have tickets for it.  It should be "interesting" if not.... as Tom would say.  I'm very proud of his abilities and strength to be able to complete this production.  I'm sure he is a nervous wreck.

Tom moves soon.  I wish he wouldn't.  It's been over a year since I have seen him.  When he moves, it will probably be longer.  Getting to the "other coast" is quite an ordeal.  It will be interesting to see how it goes.

The relative I can't mention is traveling.  He will be going to San Diego, San Francisco, and of all places, Kalispel, Montana.  I wish I could travel like I used to, but unless something phenomenal happens, I won't be able to.  You never know - God is still in control.