Today's Grab Bag of Thoughts

There are times in our lives that we feel alone and that we are the only one going through something. I have learned that when you open your life and heart to others you will probably find that there are more and more people going through something similar or just as hard things. As the months pass and my sister gets better and worse, God keeps opening my eyes to others in my life that are also going through what could be life changing events. I am glad that we can all be there for each other. Some are worried about their grandparents, some one of their parents and still others siblings or significant others. I am thankful for the friendships that have flourished and became stronger due to our checking in with one another throughout the weeks or months. I am also thankful for the changes in me that allows me to open up and not be afraid the share my life and fears with my friends. It is never too late to change who you are. I know of a few of you, but if you need support too, I a

Well just got my heart broken by a 5 year old. She said "I can't wait until you go home." ouch it just broke my heart. Of course it was because I was making her go to bed instead of running around the house. She used every excuse in the "I don't want to go to bed" handbook. Finally she pulled that one out and well it worked, because I said goodbye and left the room. To which she followed up with balling her eyes out. I love they girl so much and I know she was over tired but ouch she knows how hit below the belt. She comes to the hotel today and grabs my hand and said she missed me.  Then just now she climbed on my lap and hugged me and rocked.  She says:  "I never want to let you go.  I never want you to go home"  :-)  Sadly this breaks my heart too, for the obvious reasons.  Oh this must be a bit of what motherhood feels like.  LOL

The East Coasts loves their Waffles. Those waffle houses are everywhere. The men are adorable here and so polite. Not naming names. ;-) The weather is sticky and gross. The rain and storms are great, but I'm not really sure I'd like it all the time. On my 4+ hour drive: I saw a house with bus in the driveway, dang they must have a ton of kids. I saw a sign "Go prayzie, not crazy" What are all those tall green things and that green stuff in the ground? Love that I saw a Tractor crossing sign! I learned that it is a good thing I like Christian and Country Music. That when you go to DQ and order a Blizzard make sure you watch them make it or after you finish the whole thing you may realize to wasn't what you ordered. That Paul Bunyan lives right outside the virginia/ north carolina border That it Smells like pinesol most of the time around there. Lastly, that starting out your 4+ hour drive with 3 u-turns right off the back is a good indica

Sitting here in VA Beach- we were told by a local celebrity that is how you say "VA Beach, rather than Virginia Beach" and people watching. I don't really think I could make up a better line up of strangeness. We have seen hookers, transvestites, African Americans in all white with white masks, and strange random ladies in the same creepy black dresses and red scarves. Then while sitting there a 4 year old told us to close our mouths and give her our attention. Then she proceeded to do a whole one person show. All we really need to complete the strangeness of this place is a Ghost. Can't decide if it is like being on candid camera or the Twilight Zone. Some of the most awesome quotes of the day were from my travel buddy and her new friend...that I won't name so that he does not get embarrassed. "As long as there's food, I can deal with anything" "YO 18...have you seen my movie?" "I love pickles, ( in all ways) and I drink the j

Did I mention TSA opened saline solution in my suitcase and it leaked al over my clothes. Later I stalked my cousins at the pool until the recognized me. They are so beautiful and still just as silly. They found me later. Back to the "room" and the front desk calls the room and is trying to figure out who we are and why we are squatting a room. Lol i think security was coming for us. Oh look we do have a room here. What else can happen? From there we headed out for the "rehearsal" dinner at chick fil a and Taco Bell. Lol. Then on to the nail salon for the bachelorette. What??? They can't deliver the cake? Damn good thing I did my own nails before I got here. Bride and I head for the cake and drop it off at some house to bring it tomorrow. Make it back in time for the "bachelor" party at the hotel bar. Yeah that's a bust. WAIT WHAT THE HECK AM I STILL DOING AWAKE????? I have my room now and my own key. CRAP! Just broke a nail! Damnit another hour

Went to the Waffle House. All i could hear was the old Sesame Street song " one of these things just doesn't belong" However, the hashbrowns rocked! QOD- Natalie's quote "I definitely need a shower. I feel like some one shit on me and rubbed it in. I'm salty." It is 5am and I just need my teddy bears! 5:48 7/11 run. Waters all around. 6:50 am - we still sit in a car and listen to a random serial killer chick sing karaoke and laugh hysterically. It may not actually be funny but we find it awesome! 8:53am - still in the car. We are so delirious that we can't stop laughing. People watching is getting AWESOME. We are so hot, sticky, and we probably smell. Oh the things that are coming out of our mouths is priceless, it does not get any funner than this. 9:45-9:55am we are banging on a hotel room trying to wake up a sleeping 17 year old boy. Hmm if he is anything like Anthony this is a losing battle. Lol. Shower and "nap" for two hours

Headed to Virginia Beach for a wedding. Had an hour layover in Vegas and was ready to put some money in the slot machines. When we get there and every slot in the entire airport is closed. I guess God knew I would need the money for something else later. I didn't rent a car because the websites said none of the counters would be open when we got in at 1am, so we thought we'd just take a taxi to our hotel. But when we get there one is open so I picked up the LAST car they had...remember that money I saved on the slots? Let just say I lost it and more on the car. However, God knew better again because if we had taken a taxi we'd been sitting out in front of a hotel that we don't have a room reservation for tonight. So good thing we have a car to sleep in. Lol. Oh and did I mention that the hotel where the wedding is at said that the wedding was cancelled? Oh life is an adventure IF there is no wedding what's another 3:30 hours to go see the Nationals play the Brave

but God knew what I needed and he gave me two.  I didn't ask to be the middle, but God knew I would be strong enough to hold up my sisters when they needed me to.  It's like a balancing act, but worth every second.  I might have fought with both of them sometime, but I love them ALWAYS.  I might have bugged them constantly or them me, but only because we needed each other.  We were raised the same way but we are all so different.  Difference are what bring people together and how we make each other stronger.  Even though I might not have asked for sisters, I'd never have it any other way.  As life and "reality" settle in I realize that life is too short.  That I let too many days go by without telling you that I LOVE YOU.  I let too many difference get built up or swept under the rug without telling you that YOUR OPINION is important to me, even if I don't act like it.  I kept my life's book closed, without sharing with you my fears, joys and heart.  I h

Warning to all parents who are letting their kids play on the internet website called monkeyquest.com A friend of mine just caught a person talking to her son asking him very inappropriate sexual questions and encouraging him to do awful things. She thought this was a safe site but predators have their way of working around a "secure" site.  She is absolutely disgusted and furious by all scumbags that prey on innocent children!   Pass this on to your friends!