Finally!!!!

I was having trouble with my Blogger account, and therefore wasn't able to log on or blog for so long. I just got the problem fixed so all is good now.

Happy Birthday Grams!!!!!!!

Today was my Grams birthday. I miss her so much. I just wanted her to know that I was thinking about her today and that I wish her a Happy Birthday. She has been away from me for over 9 years. Wow, where have the years gone? Every year at Christmas, I remember a very fond memory for me about her. She was very sick and was in the convalesant hospital. I went to visit her on Christmas Eve. We sat and talked and played a game of Yahtzee. That was always our game. I can remember hundreds of hours playing that game with her. She was so tired that we only played one game. That was our last Christmas with my Grams. And that was the last game we ever played together. I often dream of sitting beside my Grams again, playing our game of Yahtzee. But the memory of her smile that last Christmas Eve will live in my heart forever.

Bummed today

My girls and I see this old homeless man almost everyday. He nevers asks anyone for money, and always seems to take care of himself and his responsibilities. The only time he seems to spend money is on food or doing his laundry. He seems very nice, and keeps to himself. The last couple of weeks we have noticed that his only jacket is torn. Not just ripped, but it looks as if someone literally shredded it to pieces. He still carries it with him and wears it when it is cold. Lately it has been cold often. My girls got the idea to save their money and buy him a new one. So yesterday they bought one. We drove around until we found him and walked up to give it to him while he was shopping for food. He refused it. He wouldn't even listen to us, hear what we had to say, or even look at what it was that we were trying to give him. I got the impression that he was embarrassed. We left the store and left the jacket on top of his stuff outside. When he came out he moved the jacket. He then moved it around several times, picking it up and laying it down. Ultimately, he still left the jacket there and walked away, looking back at it many times. You could tell he wanted to take it, but it was as if his pride just wouldn't let him. We were hurt and disappointed, but I am not sure exactly why. We just walked away confused. We still have the jacket, and have considered trying to give it to him again on another day. After all it was bought only for him. A man who appears to need more help than others, but accepts less help than most.

My Mom

This is my mom Linda. She has been battling depression for quite some time now. She has always been very energetic and outgoing. But right now she needs lots of encouragement and support to help her get well. It is really hard taking care of someone who has depression, besides the physical side, it takes quite a toll on your own emotions. I never knew how difficult it is for those who suffer from depression to get better, nor their loved ones. I support and love my mother everyday, and pray that she finds what she needs to get better and enjoy her life.

Ralf-we miss you already little man.

This is our guinea pig, Ralf. He died just the other day. He was 2 1/2 years old, and we don't know how or why he died. Ralfy was very special to us and we will miss him dearly. We were lucky to have him as a part of our lives for as long as we did. Good bye little man.

Emily Elizabeth Silva

This is my new niece, Emily. She is Ryan and Britini's baby. she is such a beautiful little baby. Anyway she will be 1 month old on Sunday, the 2nd of November. Happy 1 month, Emmy!

My Mom...Isn't she great?

This is a trip we took to Oak Glen. My mom, Linda, always does these kinds of things with the kids. She is quite adventurous in her own way. She rides horses, jumps in jumpers, and plays jump rope among others. She really is a pretty wonderful person. She has been suffering from depression for quite some time now. But I long for the time when she can climb back up on that horse again...