Oh goodness. I don’t even know what today is let alone what day I’m on. The past week two weeks have been even more hectic than I’d ever think possible. It’s been an emotion roller coaster and I think through all of this, I’ve grown two large steps as a person. My outlook on life has changed, for the better. It’s funny how you can constantly be evolving into the person you want to be. And it’s even more funny that some don’t ever evolve…because they don’t want to.
Garit is still gone for work. We are starting month two without him. It’s been hard. It’s been trying as a mother and lonely as a wife. My Popo lost his long and hard fight with cancer on the 15th. If you would like to read more about the great man and his passing, you can go here.
So, I flew out with the girls on the first flight out to my home town in Omaha, Nebraska. My entire family was there. It was a wonderful reunion, but so sad that we were all gathering because of the recent event. My Nana, who has always held a special place in my heart, has Alzheimer’s. It’s bad, so I was told. I don’t think bad exactly describes her condition or state of mind. My heart just breaks for her. The only time she would show any interest in life itself, was when she would watch Hayden twirl around in circles or sing her sweet, quiet songs that have no meaning or understanding to anyone but herself. She only smiled once the entire time we were there. This was when she was having a good day and was interacting (if you could call it that) with Bailey. It brought tears to my eyes, and still does. It was as if they were the only ones in the room. Just her and Bay. It made my day seeing her light up like that. Bailey also would grin from ear to ear. I seriously think they had some sort of a connection with each other.
Anyhow. Here is some pictures I was able to download before my camera battery died. More to come…
Bailey cutting her second tooth….jpg)
Hayden and Papa being a princess with her new gear!.jpg)
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Enjoying a bowl of noodle soup (she made me take out the chicken – she is her mother’s child after all)…
The pictures of my Nana and Bailey…ones I will treasure forever.
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