Monday. Mourning.

“Go somewhere you can hear me.” My sister’s voice sounded like she had been crying.

I squeezed out the one thing I had to know, “Is mom okay?”

“Yeah, she’s fine.”

I rushed out from the crowded room at the restaurant we went to on Saturday night to celebrate Jasmine’s finish of school. We had about 35 people there to celebrate including my two other sisters.

When I finally got outside, my sister told me that my Aunt had died a few hours before which was a complete shock to everyone. I went back inside, pulled my sisters out of the celebration and told them both.

I am thankful that my family is so close. We are always able to be there for each other, even if they live in a different state.

I would appreciate any thoughts and prayers for my family. My Uncle and cousins (and their children) are all taking this very hard. I worry about all of them and would greatly appreciate that.

Last night we had our annual Blue Christmas service. I wish we did not have to have a service for those who are hurting because it is so sad, but life can hurt. And hurt big sometimes.

I heard many tears and produced many myself. My kids took the death of their great aunt pretty hard. They were close to her and see that their cousins lost their grandma. I think that is what makes it hard for them. They can relate to that and hurt for those kids.

Both of my kids spent some time with our pastor praying for the family. Both went on their own accord and by themselves. I am so thankful that they have hope and they trust God to help through difficult stuff without Jasmine or I pushing them. I love that they have faith and am thankful beyond belief for that.

We stayed up late last night trying to find stuff to laugh about and hugging each other a lot.

This post is a little spacey but that is because I too am spacey right now. This weekend had lots of ups and downs and I am recovering, slowly. I hardly slept last night. Thinking. Crying. Singing.

I kept singing the chorus of a song we sang at the Blue Christmas service.

“Watch O Lord with all those awake this night. Watch O Lord with all those who weep. Give your angels and saints charge over all who sleep.”

The Company Holiday Party

Last night was our annual company holiday shindig and as many of you know, I am on the Entertainment Committee. And as many of you may not know, I work at a place that rivals the T.V. show "The Office."

Anhow, our budget was slashed this year which is understandable. We decided to have a gift exchange at our office and then head over to "300" which is about the coolest bowling I have ever been to.

I was in charge of coming up with the teams, team names, and team shirts. I thought they came out pretty good.

Check them out!

I first surfed the internet to find cool names.

I found clip art and matched up some cool fonts and went for it!

I tried to come up with designs that were all different in style.

I was captain of The Bowling Stones!

Check out how intense I am with my Lemon Drop Ball! Woot!

It was a great night. After the party I headed off to see Gillian sing at her school and then we jetted over to George's school to see his band concert! It was a busy night but a great one.

You Tube Tuesday #99

This poor little dog is getting bullied by this cat. If any of you have siblings, did you ever do this to them or have this done to you?

That is what cracks me up about cats. They are brats! Well, most of them are.

Enjoy.

The Friday Vlog

I am not a fan (yet) of themed Christmas trees. I like having ornaments from all over the place. It always brings up great memories looking at old silly ornaments so we are sticking with the "mish mosh" tree for now.

Oh and a few Blogging Buddies get a shout out on this vlog!

Enjoy.

Late and Honored.

So, it’s Thursday and I guess I failed to mention on Monday (like I was supposed to) that this week yours truly is the featured blogger on The Diabetes O.C. website. I have posted twice so far and plan on posting again before the week is up.

The Diabetes O.C. website is a great place to locate many different Diabetes blogs out in the cyber world. What makes it great is the ability to find blogs via different categories. Not to mention all the new blogs listed. It is very cool.

The only bummer right now is that the comment section is not working for whatever reason.

Anyhow, I would love it if you headed over and read the two posts from this week. You can comment here if you like.

Thank you Gina for asking me to blog at the OC this week. I am honored.