Dream

Lastnight, I had a dream about my brother Brian. It was so strange, and has left me feeling empty this morning. My brother Brian passed away 7 yrs ago, so having such a vivid dream about him was very strange. The dream went something like this: I was sitting in a bar and in came my brother in a wheel chair. I remember being so excited to see him, I had told him "it had been so many years, and I was wondering where he was?" He could speak to me, but it was very hard for me to hear him, I had to put my ear right next to his mouth to understand what he was saying. He said that he had been in an accident and was suffering from brain damage. He wasn't able to walk, but could move around freely in his wheelchair. I told him "mom and dad were worried about him, since they hadn't heard from him so long as I hadn't either." He assured me he was okay, just living with some guy, I don't recall???? Then I woke up and was feeling very empty and sad. The dream was somewhat true, Brian died of a traumatic brain injury do to his motorcycle wreak and I haven't seen him in over 7 yrs, but when you dream so vividly and can actually remember their face, and what they sounded like is so nostalgic and I really miss that guy. I just recently visited his grave and chatted with him for a bit, so maybe this is what sparked this dream, but it was just too real, and left me feeling so empty, and sad for my family that it has been 7 yrs since we have seen his bright shining smile.

February 2010 in a Nutshell

I noticed that I didn't post one blog in February so thought I would post one to update everyone what is going on in my life at the moment. This past month our family received some very sad news about my aunt Joan. She has been battling cancer for about 2 1/2 years now and it's getting near the end for her journey here on earth. She is about to go "home" and meet up with my grandparents again and with my brother, and that brings me much comfort. I know that I will have a huge hole in my heart when that time comes, as I will miss her so dearly. However; knowing she is going to Heaven for eternity brings me much hope and peace. The suffering she has endured will all end and she will also be at peace and that is an awesome gift we are all guaranteed if we BELIEVE!

Tristin got his plate and pins removed from his wrist this past month also. That little injury is hopefully behind us now!!! It was a long 5 months of dealing with it, and I so glad it's finally healed and we can move on from it.

I'm still cleaning houses and have gotten a couple of new clients so now I'm pretty much full. I think I have plenty to keep me busy with my job now. I really like that I can make my own hours and schedule and that it's part-time and pays me good enough to have extra money to do some fun things I enjoy and help pay some of the bills.

Got to spend some time with my niece and nephew this past month also. They are getting so big and they are learning all kinds of new things. They amaze me with their ability to learn and take in so much at that young of an age. They are so stinking cute and fun to be around, I love how each of their personalities are so different and they each have their own cute traits. I wish I lived closer to them, it seems I miss out of so much of their growing since I only get to see them about once a month if that. I really enjoy and cherish my time spent with them!!!!


Anyway this is what February 2010 had to offer. I continue praying for my dear aunt, and hope that March......and Spring have a lot of exciting things to offer!!!! I'm ready for SPRING and Flowers and SUNSHINE!!!!!

SICK TO MY STOMACH

I-POD NANO

So I bought my son this exact I-Pod Nano in black for Christmas. My decision to buy this for him was very hard and contemplative, because you see......my son is 14 yrs old and spending a $150 dollars on a single gadget isn't my style. I had him explain to me in full detail as to why he should get such an expensive item?? He assured me that he would be responsible and take very GOOD care of this little expensive gadget, and so after much debate with my husband we came to the conclusion that he could probably be a responsible teenager and take care of this.......did I mention EXPENSIVE GADGET........??? Well yesterday evening, Tristin asked me to wash a certain pair of jeans for him. Of course I said "yes, bring them to me now and I will put them in the washer." BIG MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He forgot to take the I-Pod Nano out of his pants pocket. For some strange reason, after the washer had completely filled with water and was going through it's cycle, I asked Tristin, "where is your I-pod?" He states, "Oh my GOD, I think it's in the pants pocket of the jeans I just gave you to wash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Sure enough, headphones floating on top of suds, and I-Pod laying in bottom of washer there was the I-POD NANO!! I was so upset that I thought I was going to puke right there in the washing machine. Tristin went to his room, in tears and began the process of mourning........You see I bought an extended warranty for the I-Pod, however; it doesn't cover submersion in water. So that said, I'm still sick to my stomach. I googled submersion of I-Pod Nano and to my surprise it seems to be a common problem. They suggest that if this happens to you, to get the I-Pod in a bag of dry rice immediately, thus helping it to dry out faster, so we did that and are hoping and praying that this method will work. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, that when we plug that sucker into the computer it turns back ON!!!!!!!!!!