Wedding Anniversary

Happy 42nd Wedding Anniversary to my sister Lynda and her husband Rick. Thanks for always being there. In times of need and times for fun. It is great to have you and your family in my life.

Marching on

Well here it is March already. It will be my anniversary on the 20th, it will be 35 years and still going. I don't understand how it could be this many years, because it only seems like yesterday that we started dating. In fact my birthday prior to my Senior year of High School, I received luggage as a gift so that I could go away to college after graduation. Plans changed, in December at Christmas time Lyman came to visit me and home. From there we dated and starting getting serious. Then for graduation, Lyman asked me to be his wife. The next March we got married. It seems like life has a way of going through changes.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

It was a celebration of Ryan's life

One year ago we had a viewing on this night. One year ago tomorrow we had a celebration of Ryan's short life. I know it was a funeral, but everyone that was there came to remember Ryan. I was so surprised at how many lives that Ryan had touched and the out pouring of love given by friends and family.

I do remember how it took my breathe away when the fireman stood at attention at Ryan's casket. Muscular Dystrophy is a horrible disease, but Ryan did have a special attachment to the fireman through the association he had with them during the fill the boot campaign. They had great compassion for him and what he was going through, we loved them all.

This year has been filled with a lot of changes in my life. I am no longer my son's caregiver. I miss his smiling face. But, know that he was in pain and that it was getting worse. Life is not as structured as it was. I try to keep busy, a busy mind for me keeps away the feel sorry for yourself feeling. It still comes at times, I think this is normal. If not I guess I am abnormal.

Thanks to everyone again for being there with me through the good and the sad times.

A Year Later (almost)

Well a year ago we were boarding the Coral Princess so that we could see the Panama Canal. This was Ryan's dream. A year later, I never would have guessed the changes that have happened. Life is short, enjoy it, you never know what twists and turns it will take. I am going on another cruise this next week, we will be at sea when it is the actual anniversary of his death on the 29th, kind of bittersweet. I know that we will have a great time. I know that Ryan is in a much better place without the pain and suffering he was going through, that lets me get through not having him around. I miss his wonderful smile, teasing me and joy for life. He is in my thoughts and will always be.

I love you Ryan, I am so glad that I am your MOM!! Love, always.

Happy Birthday, Brad!

Twenty nine years ago, our first born son,

you brought us so much happiness and joy.

We never would have guessed that 22 laters you would be gone,

how lucky are we that you were our boy.

I love you very, very much!!!

Happy First Day of Winter on Monday