Rest In Peace Deb xxxooo
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Just One More Day
It just dawned on me the other day that we have had a death in our family every year since 2009 when my father died. Keith Thomas died in 2010. Debbie Oldland passed in 2011. No wonder I get so depressed. Don't get me wrong, I am happy, healthy and humbled. But death of a loved one brings me down. Death can be a relief. It can be a shock and sometimes it can be expected. But it does not make it any easier to accept it and to move forward. Our family continues to get smaller year by year. People hurt. Is this what we have to look forward to? Anticipating the next death? Sheesh, I hope not. Each and every person that has died was a significant human being and in my life for a reason. They each made a difference. Whether they realized that is subjective. There are those still grieving families and friends left behind to look at another empty chair at the dinner table. Another robust giggle to miss and all the memories. Those memories are especially vivid @Christmastime. I want each and every person back on earth for just one more day. What would you do with one more day?
Rest In Peace Deb xxxooo
Rest In Peace Deb xxxooo
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Blessings, Faith & Joy!
December 12th marks my one year since my baptism and practically turning my life over to God. It has been a year marked by highs and lows (see prior post). I have to say that without a doubt my faith has carried me through the highs and lows and even the medicracy. The stressors: I've been re-assigned at work. Important people and my dog have gone to heaven. My husband nearly managing to join them in heaven. In retrospect though, it's all been good only by the grace of God. Even through the emotional changes at work, at home and in life in general--HE has carried me through.
If it's this good--WHY doesn't everyone trust in God and turn over their problems to God? I don't have an answer but I will continue to be joyful in my relationship with Him and hopefully, possibly and just maybe--THEY will see the changes in me. And they too will want to know HIM.
God Bless Each and Everyone of You.
If it's this good--WHY doesn't everyone trust in God and turn over their problems to God? I don't have an answer but I will continue to be joyful in my relationship with Him and hopefully, possibly and just maybe--THEY will see the changes in me. And they too will want to know HIM.
God Bless Each and Everyone of You.
2011: Rewind Through Memories
2011 has been an up & down year. It started with a Vegas trip to see Jo Ann and we surprised her by bringing her sister, Grace, who by the way does not travel often. It was a fun trip full of a lot of laughter. One the greatest joys I have in my life are hanging out with Grace and or Jo Ann. They make me laugh and I am pretty certain they laugh at me often (hence the Old Bay incident). It was a great trip!
In March, I purchased my very own Harley Davidson motorcycle. It is an 883 Super Low. Leonard surprised me with extra luxaries loaded on the bike. I was and am so excited to have it. It was my reward for paying off my 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
After my family, friends and pictures...it is one of my most prized possession.
Fast forward to May and it was time to end our dog, Blackie's suffering. It was a tough decision but a necessary one. We buried him @ the Cline farm. R.I.P. Blackie. We still miss you 6+ months later.
In June, I surprised our mutual friend Lisa with a visit bringing our friend Robin. It was a great trip! I recall great shopping, tantalizing cupcakes and a tick infested hike. But all in all, it was a fantastic trip that concluded with a trip to Martha's Vineyard. It was beautiful! Love Lisa & Robin. They have been my saving grace!
In August, the family was dealt a sad blow with the sudden death of Alex Elste. Alex lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. And oh how he lived. He was in Boy Scouts and he met dignataries throughout his life....he traveled and he loved. He had loyal friends and an amazing family that cared for him on a daily basis. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for him and his family at his service. R.I.P. Alex Elste.
In October, me, Ally & Bri finally jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. From the moment that it was a thought to yes, we are going to do this to actually doing it spanned several weeks of bad weather and lots of patience. Finally on October 8th--we did it. We have pictures for proof! We all loved it!! It was an amazing experience!!
Near the end of October, me, Leonard & Daniel prepared for our annual trip to West Virginia that was apparently not meant to be. Instead, Leonard was involved in a motorcycle accident on October 20th & airlifted to University of MD shock trauma. It was a shock and Leonard suffered much trauma. Leonard spent a week there with Daniel & I taking turns staying with him overnight. He suffered 10 broke ribs, cracked vertabrae and some optical nerve damage. But all in all, 6 weeks later he is making his way back to work. God was his first responder and I truly believe it was not yet his time to leave this earth. Thank you God.
In December, our family was devastated to lose our little Debbie (as she was known). She has been ill for quite some time and her fight was finally over. She is at peace. I know she is no longer in pain, nor is she fighting and I know she has the peace she wanted, but damn, my heart aches for her return. I miss you Deb. I miss our talks, our wine drinking days and your smile. The angels truly sang with her arrival in heaven, no doubt. R.I.P. Deb. I love you.
In March, I purchased my very own Harley Davidson motorcycle. It is an 883 Super Low. Leonard surprised me with extra luxaries loaded on the bike. I was and am so excited to have it. It was my reward for paying off my 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
After my family, friends and pictures...it is one of my most prized possession.
Fast forward to May and it was time to end our dog, Blackie's suffering. It was a tough decision but a necessary one. We buried him @ the Cline farm. R.I.P. Blackie. We still miss you 6+ months later.
In June, I surprised our mutual friend Lisa with a visit bringing our friend Robin. It was a great trip! I recall great shopping, tantalizing cupcakes and a tick infested hike. But all in all, it was a fantastic trip that concluded with a trip to Martha's Vineyard. It was beautiful! Love Lisa & Robin. They have been my saving grace!
In August, the family was dealt a sad blow with the sudden death of Alex Elste. Alex lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. And oh how he lived. He was in Boy Scouts and he met dignataries throughout his life....he traveled and he loved. He had loyal friends and an amazing family that cared for him on a daily basis. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for him and his family at his service. R.I.P. Alex Elste.
In October, me, Ally & Bri finally jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. From the moment that it was a thought to yes, we are going to do this to actually doing it spanned several weeks of bad weather and lots of patience. Finally on October 8th--we did it. We have pictures for proof! We all loved it!! It was an amazing experience!!
Near the end of October, me, Leonard & Daniel prepared for our annual trip to West Virginia that was apparently not meant to be. Instead, Leonard was involved in a motorcycle accident on October 20th & airlifted to University of MD shock trauma. It was a shock and Leonard suffered much trauma. Leonard spent a week there with Daniel & I taking turns staying with him overnight. He suffered 10 broke ribs, cracked vertabrae and some optical nerve damage. But all in all, 6 weeks later he is making his way back to work. God was his first responder and I truly believe it was not yet his time to leave this earth. Thank you God.
In December, our family was devastated to lose our little Debbie (as she was known). She has been ill for quite some time and her fight was finally over. She is at peace. I know she is no longer in pain, nor is she fighting and I know she has the peace she wanted, but damn, my heart aches for her return. I miss you Deb. I miss our talks, our wine drinking days and your smile. The angels truly sang with her arrival in heaven, no doubt. R.I.P. Deb. I love you.
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