Happy Birthday Daddy!

My Daddy would have been 55 today. I know I'll always miss him, but some days it seems so fresh still. I frequently feel like he is close by, which you would think helps, but it doesn't really. One of the hardest things is this: I will see a picture of an eagle, or maybe an old tv show we both liked is selling episodes on dvd, and I want to call and tell him. Or something funny will happen and I want to call and tell him. Or I have a question about something, however unimportant or important, and I want to call and ask him. And I can't. That's what is hardest... the moment I remember that he's gone. After 5 years, you'd think I wouldn't forget... but I had him for just over 26 years! So obviously that won't be wiped away after just 5 years. But still... I miss him so much!!!!! I love you Daddy!

The Ring

I have lost my beautiful wedding ring! :( I'm so sad! I took it off to put lotion on at work, and it disappeared. I will look for it at home, but I am certain it was lost here at work.

Grandma

My Grandma, Virginia Grider, passed away this morning. She was at a lovely hospice facility called "Odyssey House". She went very peacefully, and is now free of pain. She's with her family now. The Chaplain, Jerry, and all the nurses are incredible!! Kindness personified! I would like to start volunteering there. Jerry gave me the name and number of a lady to talk to about it.