A Great Day To Be Alive
History folks. Bush is history! I kid, I kid. Because I can.
Today I feel like I can pick up a piece and put it back. Tomorrow is not here and it isn't something I can do right now. Today is and there are a lot of things that need to get done.
Breathing in and breathing out. Life is. Here and now.
I couldn't wrap my brain around the idea that the unexpected happens, and if it can happen to Pat it could happen to anyone I love. I can't try to prepare for all the pain coming down the road, its sure to hit and its sure to hurt. But today, I am going to stick that piece back in place and maybe tomorrow I'll find a way to put another one back.
Did you see the stars last night?
Today I feel like I can pick up a piece and put it back. Tomorrow is not here and it isn't something I can do right now. Today is and there are a lot of things that need to get done.
Breathing in and breathing out. Life is. Here and now.
I couldn't wrap my brain around the idea that the unexpected happens, and if it can happen to Pat it could happen to anyone I love. I can't try to prepare for all the pain coming down the road, its sure to hit and its sure to hurt. But today, I am going to stick that piece back in place and maybe tomorrow I'll find a way to put another one back.
Did you see the stars last night?
You are the most beautiful, talented writer. I am sending along my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I didn't know Pat personally, but know some people who did. It sounds like you have a wonderful close family, stick together and you will get through this. Keep on writing!
ReplyDeleteJenn, you know what I keep remembering - his laugh - the same laugh that I heard from your brothers Mike and Jimmy at the PA - the Curran laugh - a lot like the Ribeiro laugh in that you just know it's one of us - you all have the same type of laugh just an octave different for each - that low from the gut chuckle - your dad all the way - just like me and my sisters with our cackle some call it. It draws you in - makes you smile even in the worst of times. Our families have so many memories together - you should keep writing about them - on your blog - I just can't wait for the book - remember when we would have those really rainy seasons and we would row around your back yard in the old row boat - or play on those big wooden wire spools - not to mention the pathways throughout the neighborhood - no fences - just paths worn down from friend to friend. Take me back there Jenn like no other can, Annie
ReplyDeleteI was struck by my sister's sorrow for her best friend Kathy. Lisa and Kathy see each other every week - they are lifelong friends who never drifted away from each other - what a rare thing. Lisa has 2 sons and I know she as I could never imagine going through what Kathy is dealing with right now. I could literally feel Lisa wanting to wrap her arms around Kathy and shield her from all the pain. You just can't buy friends like that. Annie
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