2009....

Last year was just plain crappy.... It all began in February....

My two best friends in the whole world, Steve and Cindy moved from California to Colorado five years ago. My relationship with them began with Steve.

I met Steve when I was 18 years old working in corporate America, he was a vendor and I coordinated his work. We clicked and became fast "work" friends. He married Cindy and she ended up getting a job in the department I worked in , we became close friends right away. Our work relationship soon became a personal relationship as Cindy and I quickly became best friends.

I ended up leaving that job and actually went to work for Steve. I was his right hand "wo"man for 14 years. Steve sold his business and they moved to Colorado. That was one of the saddest days of my life, watching my friends who I spent so much time with, pull away to begin a new life so far away.

We have spent two to three weeks together every summer since they've moved - Colorado has become our second home.

So, that brings us to February 13th, 2009, when I received a phone call that spun my world. My friend, whom I loved so much, had taken his life. The day before Valentines day, my friend chose to leave his wife and daughter.

I flew out to Colorado as quickly as I could and I spent the following week assisting my girlfriend with all that needed to be handled. Making arrangements to have a body dealt with and death certificates issued is tragic, but under these circumstances it was just plain wrong....

It's been almost a year now and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about Steve, be it a good thought or an angry one. I don't know that I will ever forgive him for being so selfish, for leaving his wife and child, his family, his friends...

I miss my friend....

Oh The Truth Hurts.....

Cleaning Poem
I asked the Lord to tell me
Why my house is such a mess.
He asked if I'd been 'computering',
And I had to answer 'yes.'
He told me to get off my fanny
And tidy up the house.
And so I started cleaning up...
The smudges off my mouse.
I wiped and shined the topside.
That really did the trick...
I was just admiring my work.
I didn't mean to 'click.'
But click, I did, and oops I found
A real absorbing site.
That I got SO way into it.
I was into it all night.

Nothing's changed except my mouse
It's very, very shiny.
I guess my house will stay a mess....
While I sit here on my hiney.

Just Want To Share.....

I get bored easily, and I can guarantee you my background will change often. I came across this website, so cool, thought I'd share.....

http://template-mama-freebloggertemplates.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Happy New Year!!

Were you wondering if I ever came back from Palm Springs???!!! Believe me, with the year I've had, I thought about going and never coming back!!

This year is going to be better, it just has to be. Over the next few days, or weeks, or whenever I have the time to sit and put my thoughts down, I'll share with you my experiences. For right now I'll simply state, "I'm Back" and we'll see where it takes us.

To the many blogs I've followed, thank you for keeping me in the loop with your lives. I've been entertained and inspired - I've cried a little and laughed a lot!

I started this year out with a ten mile run, which was a big surprise to me that I could even do! I've done nothing more then six miles on the "mill" at the gym, so doing ten, averaging a 9.09 pace was a great way to start out the year. Not to mention I ran with one of my best girlie friends and we were able to get a lot of our words out (well, in all honesty, she got her words out, I managed a few "uh huhs" in between heavy gasps for air!!)

So, here's to a much better 2010 then 2009 was, and catching you guys up on the happenings in my life.....

I'm Off...

To Palm Springs with the girls....

I can't tell you how badly I need this, life continues to be a bit challenging - but I rejoice in knowing God is on my side....

So.. I'm off to outlet shop, sit poolside, have girlie talk, and enjoy a few days of leaving my cares behind....

Have a great weekend!

Our Freedom....

Came at such a high price, and unfortunately continues to cost lives....

A mere thank you will never be enough to show the gratitude I have for those who choose to serve in our armed forces.

God bless America - and those who pledge their lives to fight for it.....

Wishing All You Mama's Out There....

A wonderfully beautiful day.....