This week was the 17th anniversary of my dad's death. Yet another anniversary of a death in our family. We hesitate to say anything about our angels on social media, but the fact is that we don't ever want any of them to be forgotten. We love to keep their memories alive, so we post about them on blogs and facebook and talk about them whenever we can. My dad's death was my first up close and personal encounter with death. Knowing he had a terminal illness (colon cancer that had already gone to the liver when it was diagnosed), Pawp set a powerful example of acceptance of what is. He always told us that he had lived a long full life and it was the circle of life (I think that is why I never have liked The Lion King!!). The time around Pawp's death was a very formative experience in my life and one that prepared me for all sorts of future challenges in life. I thank God for my father, who gave me unconditional love and support. And added fun and humor to everything he did.
In honor of my dad, I am working hard to enjoy my life and the people in it. That might sound funny, almost an oxymoron, but I know that often it is easier to just stay in my little rut, go to work, come home, get ready for next day, go to bed and start over again. And I am way too young for that. That's what I keep telling myself, anyway. To that end, I had a great weekend with family and friends.
On Friday, Jack and I had a spur of the moment dinner at Ken's (where else??) with Jack's dad. It was the perfect way to start the weekend. It was good to sit and talk about Marie and share memories and thoughts and feelings. And the food was great, too!
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| strolling down Western Avenue |
On Saturday, I had a mini shopping spree with Jean. When I say shopping spree, I mean that we had a coupon to a store in town and used this coupon to buy ourselves two very cool dresses. Afterwards, we went across the street for a glass of wine. On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, Jean and I sat at the bar of an upscale restaurant and toasted our (bargain!) purchases. Absolutely out of the rut.
Today my sisters and I had lunch together. We have fallen into this new tradition of meeting for lunch on Sundays, about every five weeks or so, at TGIFridays. It works out perfectly. I look so forward to seeing Susie and Jen and catching up with them. I can't imagine where I would be without my sisters.
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| love my sisters. so much |
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