Uncle Pat

My Uncle Pat (middle) went into respiratory failure earlier this week. Complications during kidney stone surgery. It took the Doctors almost 25 minutes to revive him. Since then he has been on a ventilator. His family has chosen to take out his ventilator and let him be at peace. My family is having a VERY hard dealing with this. My Dad (left) is the oldest of 4 boys. It goes my Dad, Pat, Scott (deceased), and Kelly (right). My Dad can not fathom losing another brother. He and Grandma both feel that they should've gone first. I can not even begin to understand what my Grandma and Dad are going through. Tomorrow is going to be, putting it mildly, a VERY rough and trying day for my family.

When I think of my Uncle Pat, he reminds me of a real life Santa Claus. He is always so happy and full of life, a right Jolly Old Elf. His smile and laugh can literally take your breath away and make you instantly happy. He never says a harsh word to you, and he never judges you. And he just has this way of making you feel better, even when you didn't know anything was wrong in the first place. I will miss him SO MUCH and the thought of never seeing him again makes my heart break. So I'm going to stop writing now because the tears have started. I love you so much Uncle Pat, and I hope to someday see you again. I will miss your smiling face, your infectious laugh and your engulfing bear hugs.

No NFL this Fall?

For those of you who don't know, I am a HUGE Football fan. Mostly NFL. I have never really gotten into College football. Well that might change this fall. The NFL today confirmed a lockout of ALL players. Because of this lawsuit http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81eb9269/article/ten-players-named-as-plaintiffs-in-antitrust-lawsuit-vs-nfl?module=HP_headlines

I understand why the players are upset, but this may have ramifications for years to come. If the players miss 1 season, their contracts may become null and void. That would shake up the roster for the coming years. I really hope they are able to settle this matter before Pre-Season starts in August. I can't even imagine what it would be like not watching football this fall. I grew up with watching football every Sunday. It sounds silly, but I would feel empty without it.

Aunt Nadine

Jon's Aunt Nadine passed away last Friday morning. We are all grieving the loss of a wonderful woman. Here is her obituary if anyone is interested.

http://myers-mortuary.com/_mgxroot/page_10729.php?id=903863

I hate funerals. I don't want one when I die. I hate all the sadness, and the emptiness. I wish there was a way to celebrate life without it seeming so depressing. I just hope Jon's Mom and her family will find peace and comfort one day. I will miss Nadine's smile the most.

I HATE February

I have never really liked the month of February. Mostly because it seems to be so dreary and dull. And also because you feel can Spring right around the corner. I especially hated this last February because we had some sort of sickness in our house every week of that dumb month.

Owen started with RSV the first week, then ended up getting an ear infection on top of that. I got a cold. Jon got a respiratory/sinus infection, and Aiden got a cold/stomach bug. I was hoping that March would be better. But yesterday, Aiden got strep throat.

I feel so frustrated some days with all this sickness! But at least none of it is life threatening. For that I am grateful. So today I have been cleaning, and sanitizing, and washing everything you can imagine. I really hope it helps, and we can finally get rid of the sickness that seems to be hanging over us.

I can't even begin to explain how EXCITED I am for Spring and Summer. I LOVE the month of March. Mainly because of my Birthday. But I am MORE excited for the 24th because Jon and I are going to Seattle, WA for 5 days. WITHOUT children. We have never taken that long of a vacation without our boys. So I am feeling a mix of excitement and being nervous. My wonderful Mom is coming to stay at our house with the boys. So that makes me feel better that they'll be here. So hopefully at the end of the month I will have a bunch of pictures to post.

I wish everyone health and happiness for the coming Spring!