This is what I feel like
This was Sam's favorite toy that he used to play with. (Notice the past tense.) Don't know what struck him - frustration or exhilaration...only Sam knows.
The last few days have been the same for me. I've been thrilled to my toes to meet Deidra face to face. I promise to do a post set aside just for our meeting. It was wonderful beyond words.
I've been saddened to tears by the loss of my big brother born from another mother. Growing up, I never had a brother. It was something that my twin sis and I always wished for. He came into our lives as someone that our older sister dated and then, when she moved on, our brother stayed in our lives. Over the years we kept in touch, with him always telling us how much he loved us. We lift our glasses to you, Craig.
I was also exhilarated. Although the wedding date was postponed, my twin and my niece stole me away to a girls' weekend in Vegas. It was great seeing Vegas through the eyes of a 13 year old. We stayed up late, laughing and sharing our most embarrassing stories. She also got to see how nutty both her mom and I are when we get together. I promised her that I wouldn't do anything to get us arrested and I held true to that promise.
Most of all, I'm happy. I may not be celebrating my wedding but I am celebrating my dad's 74th birthday. Even though he's miles away in NC, I'm excited that God has given my dad another year to celebrate.
Hopefully, the week will usher in some quiet moments because I am craving that as well.
How are you feeling?
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Hope your dad has a wonderful birthday and I'm so pleased that you are feeling better.
I'm feeling pretty good myself, might be because I just dropped off my 3 1/2 year old at her Early Learning School after three days of what seemed like non-stop screaming!
I am sorry for your loss, so sorry
Happy 74th to your Dad!!!
Sending you hugs & sympathies on your loss and hugs for brighter tomorrows.
But,overall, it sounds like you are landing on your feet. Dee told me she was going to meet you and I am jealous. I can hardly wait to hear the stories.
Happy Birthday to your Dad!
Happiness is a choice and you have made the right choice!!
Wish your daddy a happy birthday.
Better days are to come sweetie, ya won't always feel like Sams toy.
Sending you positive blessings.....
Passing along many birthday blessings for your dad!
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
...hope, because you have shown us that, even through devastating loss, you can still laugh and enjoy life;
...anger and frustration, because my sister and her adult son are draining my aged parents, emotionally and financially;
...helpless, because my daddy A) refuses any kind of financial aid from friends, family, or society, and B)refuses to discontinue his support of these parasites, even though it means he can no longer afford his own mortgage payment and he will lose the house;
...loss, because my sister is going back to New Hampshire tomorrow;
...torn, between sitting here in comfort and blogging or getting up to start supper;
...rushed, because Fred will be home in twenty minutes;
...loved, because Spooky is snuggled beside me, purring;
...cold, because it's just plain wet and dreary today.
I'm feeling okay. Thank you for asking and caring.
Blessings.
I am very sorry about the loss of Craig.
Happy 74th to your dad!
Boy, within such a short period, so many ups and downs. But Simone, just "ride the wave" (or whatever more suitable expression it is that you use around there)!
xo
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Happy Birthday to your dad!!
So sorry about your older brother from the other mother... tough to lose those you love.....
Your words convey to me that you are feeling a bit better/adjusted. What will be will be. We are still here (your sisters from other mothers) xoxoxo
So glad you had some Vegas fun. Every gal needs that.
Hallie :)
Btw, your word verification is making me type FAT ENTER. Not very nice!!! Is it calling me fat?? :)
Happy Birthday to your dad!!!!
I'm so sorry for your loss. HUGS