Oh, yea 13 degrees at 6AM. What made me think moving to Oregon was going to be a breeze so to speak? The wind is only about 8mph but it is making the temp feel like another ten degrees colder! I am glad I sort of listened to Steve when he was telling me what he did around here to winterize the place. And thankfully what I didn't recall or know Sarah did. I sure love that kid!!
It was a good game. It wasn't till close to the end that it was determined. I would rather watch and lose when the game is a good one than to have it handed to the winner by poor sportsmanship or officiating. So next year Beavers...
I am praying to get through the holidays...
Has not been easy for me and my loved ones. We are going through the motions with the holidays missing Steve terribly. It just doesn't seem right without him and that is not going to change I know. Being aware of this doesn't make it any easier and it only makes my grief at times unbearable. That being said I also realize I am not the only one that misses him this way. Besides the family there are his many, many friends and co-workers that also miss him. I just want everyone to know how I also think of all of you all of the time. I hope your Thanksgiving was a good one.
ETA: Sarah took this photo on one of their flights to the coast. Nate was sitting in the front where she would normally sit when she went flying with her Dad. I have to say this photo gives me goosebumps, as I look at it and feel like I could just reach out and touch him...
Another first today. My first Thanksgiving without Steve. People wonder how you can be thankful after losing a loved one. It is hard I won't lie, but it is also easier when you are surrounded by those who loved him too. My dear sister-in-law Annette invited me and my girls (plus the hubby's) to Thanksgiving dinner today. It was wonderful. Lots of good food, family and fun games. I didn't participate in the infamous game of "Spoons" but did play "Family". What a blast we had. The evening didn't end as good as the day was for I had another one of those times where I couldn't stop crying. I keep asking myself is this what my life is going to be like from now on? Two hour bouts of crying followed by a bad headache is not my idea of a good time...
Piper has run away. This time she managed to wiggle out of her dog collar so there are no tags to identify her. We fear that she is gone for good. Sarah is beside herself because Piper was Steve's dog and she feels responsible for her getting away. This may very well be why we came upon her. All this time we thought someone abandoned her now I am thinking she may have just been a runaway. Who knows but hopefully she will not wonder too far and possibly even return home...
He fights these just like him momma used to do it. But when he falls asleep he looks so angelic that you just want to hug him to pieces! After lunch we are going to go to drop off my laptop to a friend to get rid of a virus and load some software for me. Then possibly the grocery store and Target. It all depends on how I hold up...
