-Losing my dad wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. One minute he was here and the next he was gone. Every now and then I catch myself thinking I ought to see if Dad wants to... or Dad would like...or you should tell Grandpa about...
-My mom (The Rock) told me yesterday that it's hard for her to believe he's gone. "It feels like he's out on the farm somewhere, working." My thoughts exactly. I think if he's allowed to be on the farm, that's where he is. It was everything to him. And I think that's why in the early hours of his passing, all four of his kids, independently, had the urge to take a walk around the farm. It's like he's still there somewhere.
-His funeral was awesome. Yes, I said awesome. Because that's what it was.
-Dos's book comes out next week. Ah! Can't wait! It's getting so many amazing reviews.
-Every person in my house was sick this week. And I'm not talking about the sniffles. Or a nice heachache. Strep, croup, and some nasty virus running amuck. Husband actually asked me to shoot him yesterday. I don't think he was kidding.
-When you're sick Whoopie pies, brownies, spaghettio's, hot chocolate and raspberry lemonade are a must.
-I used my proofreading program this morning to run a final check on Becoming Bayley before sending it off to the editor. Apparently I start too many sentences with And, But and Or. I also use the word nice, and actually way too much.
-I haven't showered in two days. But I have brushed my teeth.
-My house looks like a tornado ran right through the middle of it.
-My cousin, J, called yesterday. He's so awesome. I wish he lived closer.
-Retin-A is a miracle zit gel. Seriously. I will never go back to the grocery store stuff. Why did I wait so long to get a prescription? Burn, baby, burn.
-When someone dies, you should take them food. Everyone's insides will feel happy and stuff.
-I love my mom. I worry about my mom. I also love my brothers, my kids, my husband, my cousins and my in-laws, very much. Death makes you reflect on things like that.
-The school board here is actually thinking of closing my kids elementary school. Idiots. It's the Best. School. Ever.
-The Best. School. Ever. gave all four of my kids a blanket when they found out their grandpa died. Yeah. I stand by my previous statement.
-I've run the dishwasher at least ten times in the last four days.
-Hugo is a really boring movie.
I have to get up now, and shower, and clean the house, and plant all the flowers in the flower bed. I can't take it in this house any longer.
What's up with you?
7 comments:
i love awesome funerals. is that weird? i think it must be an lds thing, because i seem to find more awesome funerals in the lds world than anywhere else. i'm glad you had that kind of experience. and i'm sorry the fam was sick. we were right there with you guys this past week. lib had a double ear infection & roseola. not fun. hope you guys are feeling better. and now that a little bird told me you are a chocolate addict like me, i am whipping something up for you - to come.
thanks for the tip on retin-a. i am cursing my genes for giving me more acne at 31 than i had at 16. no fair.
The urge to walk around that farm is very strong.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Susan. So many people lately seem to be losing their fathers -- I'm very close to mine, so the thought of not having him around makes me tremble inside. I'm glad that you had so much time with yours and that you're able to feel his presence and love all around you. That has to be a wonderful blessing.
You have an awesome family and your mom is a total rock! I hope the weekend is much better for you all. We have had a few sick kids this week (Maggie & Sadie). I am most excited because this is the next to last week of the semester for me...two exams and a paper next week and I am free...from school anyway until late august! I have missed being the cool mom that I can become again even if is just for a bit.
Hugo IS boring. Glad all is well. Can't wait to click "Buy" for Becoming Bayley. I'll have a new manuscript for you to shred soon if you're up for it.
Katie--My acne is way worse now than it was when I was a teenager. I don't even think I had any zits then. Mine gets worse every year.
Crystal--I have no idea how you're doing everything you do. I'm glad you're going to get a break this summer. Maybe we can hang out.
That's cool that the school gave your kids blankets.
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