One More Time: Just in Case

Since the day that I took my last final, my mom has been on my mind.

School has had me so caught up-

--caught up in my future

--caught up in my grades

--caught up procrastination.

I didn't have time to think about my mom, or the fact that I missed her more than I could ever imagine.

Last Thursday, I took my last final, I put my books away, and I listened to music that made me cry, because I missed my mom.

My aunts (my mom's sisters) were in town for my cousins graduation. Jerry and I spent time with them. And the next day, my dad, Penny, Jessica and Kimber joined us. My mom would have loved the opportunity to see everyone. And I know that she would be so proud of Lynndsey, one of few family members to graduate from college.

Well, I went to bed that night, happy....

happy to see my family,

happy to kiss my princessa,

happy to spend as much time as possible with family I hardly get to see.

But I missed my mom, and I missed her more than I have for a long, long time.

And it's a little weird, because Friday morning, Jerry sent me a text that said, "You should listen to the song, 'If Heaven Wasn't so Far Away.'

I told him that I had heard the song, and that I like it.

That night before we went to bed, I told him that I listened to the song, and it made cry. I told him I missed my mom. He understood, like he always does, and he gave me a hug...like he always does. He just knows me so well.

I enjoyed the weekend, loving my family, doing a little shopping and celebrating Lynndsey's graduation.

On Sunday, a FB friend put a link for this blog, http://www.mattlogelin.com....and I have been reading, and reading and reading blog posts that were posted over 2 years ago, in 2008 (the year that my mom died).

I recommend the blog to anyone.....everyone.

To make a long story short, the blog is written by a man who lost his wife only 27 hours after his daughter was born.

It has really made me think.

We don't have forever in this world. We don't always have another change to say 'I love you' or another chance to give a hug to those who we love most.

So, every night I have been hugging Jerry a little tighter, and one extra time, just in case.

I always make Jerry give me 3 kisses before we go to sleep, but lately it has been 6.

And I have even been telling everyone on my Facebook 'Happy Birthday'.

I just want to make sure, that when it comes down to my last day on this earth, my last day with my family, my last chance, that I won't leave one regret behind me.

There is just so much more to this life than having it all, there more to it than having more money than your neighbor, there is more to it than reality TV.

I'm going to give more hugs and kisses, just in case.

I'm going to say "I love you" more often, just in case.

I'm going to pray more often.

I'm going to do the things that make me happy, just because it makes me happy.

And I'm going to remember my mom, each and every day.

Back to Blogging

Well, I'm afraid to admit, I may never finish the 30 day photo challenge. It requires a lot of energy and commitment, how pathetic am I?

Well, nonetheless, tomorrow is the first day of finals week. I have been finding every excuse not to study. I have made peanut butter cookies, redesigned my blog, made banana bread, took a nap, convinced my self that I didn't need to study because I have all week, and finally now, I am writing a new blog post. I may regret that decision later this week, but for now, it seems to be okay. :)

I am looking forward to the upcoming days, weeks and months. My aunts and cousins will be here this week, for my cousin's graduation, and I can't wait to see them. I will be one semester closer to the end of the semester by Friday. And I look forward to all that summer will bring.

I hope that as the semester ends, I will have the opportunity to relax more, and hopefully that means that I will blog more. :)

Happy Sunday night my friends!

Jerry and I are watching the Wizard of Oz. :)

Day 16

Day 16 - A picture of someone you've been friends with the longest and still feel connected to.

The person I have been friends with the longest, aside from family, would have to be Kelsey. We went to Kindergarten together all the way until we graduated from high school. Even though we don't see each other often, we still remain friends, and I will always love her. :)

Day 15

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Well, let's see, some people might say they want to sky dive before they die, but I have no desire for that. Some would say they want to save the world, well I'd like to try.

Someday, before I die, I would like to go on a mission trip, where I would work to help someone. Maybe in Africa?? Only time will tell.... :)

Day 14

Day 14 - A picture of your favorite pastime.

When I think of my favorite past time, I immediately think of summertime, and Beak Lake. I love to be there and if I could be there everyday, I would be. :) I love it!

Day 13

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.

Hmmm. I guess, I can't really tell you who my favorite band or artist is, because I like so many, so much.

I like artists and bands like, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Rascall Flatts.

And I like Elton John, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Phil Collins and The Doors.

And there are so many more. I can't pick just one.

Day 12

So, I had to take a little break from my 30 days of pictures. Last week I had the flu, and a painful Ovarian cyst. Luckily, I am feeling much better now. I have had no motivation the last few weeks, not for school, not for blogging, not for anything. It is coming back slowly, thankfully.

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

There are lists and lists of the things that I love.

I love my cats, Stanley and B.

I love my family

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I love the smell of a new book.

I love cotton candy.

I love babies. Especially my favorite Kimber Barrett Roberts.

I love to have a clean house.

I love to talk to my mom.

I love sleeping in.

I love talking about memories.

I love to go boating.

I love Saturdays.

I love to laugh.

I love my jeep.

I love being loved.

I love Kasey Kahne and Kyle Korver.

I love The Beatles, Elton John and Billy Joel.

I love school.

I love being outside.

I love figuring out a good math problem.

I love to make dinner.

I love to make people laugh.

I love to see Jerry smile.

I love my president.

I love Christmas.