Life is short

So I have had a rough couple of weeks. My aunt died a few weeks ago and that was hard. We all knew she was dying, but when someone you love die it is a very hard thing to go through. Life just doesn’t stop so you can grieve it goes on and you have to cope as best as you can. My father was at Strong Hospital too. He has been very sick. He has scaring og the lungs and COPD. He was put on steroids, but they are not working. So yesterday the doctor put him on another med to try ( we hope) to make the steroids work. However if in three weeks there is no change then his doctor will take him off both meds and he will just be on oxygen. In the long run his doctor said these meds can do more hard then good, and he was just supposed to be on these meds to get stabilized. We will pray for him and hope that there is a difference.

Going through all this is forcing me to go through a transition too. I have thought about my mortality and those of the people I love. What I realized is that it is a very hard process to know a loved one is dying or gone.

In the end I guess we just have to make the most of life and live it to the fullist. Be kind to everyone, love those that love us. Life is really too short, so we have to make the most of it .

people watching

My crown is called content, a crown that seldom kings enjoy. ~William Shakespeare

I people watch all the time. I enjoy going places by myself to do this. I often sit and think where are these people going ?, what are they thinking? I enjoy doing this alone and appreciate the time I spend doing it. I walk away with the feeling ” we are all in it togther. ” I don’t think people realize that we are all connected and lets make the most of it.

Where is spring

Time passes by so quickly and I wonder where did winter go, did I see fall ? This year I have been in more of a winter funk than usual and I need spring to be here. I need to feel the warmth of the sun and look out my window and see my hard work making me happy, flowers everywhere. Alive and bursting with color.

The smell of fresh cut grass and people passing by wishing me well and saying a friendly hello. The earth feels more alive in the warmer months then in the bitter cold.

Where has winter gone ? when will spring be here ?

The weekend and beyond

So this past weekend was busy I worked everyday. I am used to having three day weekends, it really wasn’t too bad. I just get tired, and my sleep gets a bit messed up but this Wednesday I have the day off and I plan on sleeping in and doing something fun. My mom and papi are in California visiting my sister Norma. They will be there for another two weeks. In the meantime I am keeping an eye on things at their house. Joel is also on vacation with his girlfriend and will be gone until the 7th of May. So Jenn and I are now covering for him at Ed’s. I don’t mind sucking it up and working weekends and covering at Ed’s because I know I will be taking a long well deserved vacation in August. I can’t wait.

Miss Lucy loves her merman toy.
Peace and love

Looking down

So I got this new camera a few months ago. I love to take pictures, but take them to hang onto memories. The picture below was me trying to figure out if I had taken the flash off. I hadn’t. I still can’t figure it out, so the flash will stay on. I sometimes feel like I should have been born when things like computers or digital cameras didn’t exsist. I have a hard time keeping up with all the new technology. Simplicity is happiness to me, but I still like to take pictures even if I can’t figure out the camera.

Was that snow I saw out my window…

While the weather has been great for the past two weeks. Well actually better than great, mid fifties and lots of sun, today it snowed. IT FREAKEN SNOWED !! I sat in the office amazed and wondered what the hell is going on. How could mother nature tease us with the feeling of spring, and then have it snow. So after I arrived home I took a look at the local weather channel and realized this will pass. Bye Wednesday it will be about sixty. I can not wait to start gardening and getting my yard looking good. Soon we will have the days where a lazy day at the beach or water park will make us forget days like today. Until then I will soon change into my flannel lounge pants and cuddle on the sofa with Jen to keep warm while watching TV. Still not a bad way to spend the time. Not the beach or water park but it will do after a long day.

Sunny

The last three days we have had lots of sun and mild temperatures. I say mild because temps have been in the fifties for the past three days and it is still winter. I managed to enjoy all three days and took Lucy for a long walk all three days too.

Today I had the day off and had to run some errands. I also cleaned out my fridge and the rest of the downstairs. I cought up with some friends over the phone and now I am free the rest of the afternoon. maybe relax in bed, like i am doing below….

Partied out

About two weeks ago Joel turned 47, and we had him over for dinner and cake. After his b-day Jen and I were all partied out he was the last of 5 birthdays for the month of February !! We are poopers now !

Xochitl turns 8 !! aint it great !

About three weeks ago Xochitl turned 8, and we spent an afternoon with her and the rest of my family. It was great.

Happy 77th Papi

So about a month ago my papi turned 77, and we had them over for dinner, cake and a nice night together. I am blessed because my father is happy and healthy. Happy birthday papi.