I AM BACK

Wow.

June 20th. So much has happened since then. Wasn't the best of summers. That is for sure. My father started his radiation and chemo, which he has since finished. He is now dealing with the fallout from that. He is doing okay, though and has managed to work throughout the entire process and is handling things in his usual quiet, graceful style. I so admire him.

On the day of June 20th, one of my best friends since high school, had an aneurysm. She remained in a coma for almost two weeks until her family had her removed from life support. It was such a brave decision for them, but she would not have wanted to live in the condition they were predicting for her. She was an amazing daughter,sister, wife and mother and friend. She left behind a wonderful husband and three fantastic daughters. And "The Coven" as my husband affectionately refers to our group of girls who all have been friends since high school, was dealt a major blow. We have all yet to be together again since the services, and not sure when we will be. I think about her at least once a day and not sure when I will ever fully comprehend that I will never speak to her. It is very difficult as the Holidays approach, as she loved them all and went above and beyond to celebrate them with everyone. Devastating.

In better news, I am 21 weeks pregnant and doing very well. This was huge for us, as we have had so many problems conceiving and maintaining a pregnancy in the past two years. I truly believe that my friend mentioned above has had so much to do with this, as she knew how badly we wanted this, and it does seem a tinge coincidental that we have had success, since she is no longer with us physically, but I do believe she is helping guide this. So on March 8th or around then another child, god willing, will be joining our family. It should be some interesting times ahead for us and our 3 year old daughter. But looking forward to every minute of it!

Oh, and I absolutely hate my job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back soon!