I'm finding it hard to believe - you're in heaven

I'm wondering if I ever will get to stay home for a weekend. Since I moved into my own apartment (in late August) I have yet to spend a weekend there. After this upcoming weekend - IM NOT GOING ANYWHERE. For a while, anyway. LOL. I'm still conversing with Coffee Cutie, and honestly I can't wait to see him again. Maybe he can come up to visit me for a change.

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I want to turn to something a little more serious I must mention...

This past weekend my family was plagued with a hardship. My aunt passed away after a lenghty, courageous battle with cancer. She was diagnosed 10 years ago and managed to defy a lot of odds. This warranted a family trip down to the States where she lived - for her wake & funeral.

It is a relief that my aunt is no longer suffering - although it is painful to cope with the reality of never seeing her again. She was a wonderful woman. The plus side of these crumby circumstances are that I got to hang out with all my cousins. We're 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren... so it is quite entertaining when we do get to see eachother. Even though I live in close proximity to most, we rarely spend quality time together.

The bigger picture is positive; we got in some great family time, were able to reminisce about the fun memories we have of my aunt, and got to celebrate her life.

DJV 1948-2008 <3