First my anti virus software went on the fritz ( don't ask how that happens since it just stopped working ) It took me two or three days to get them to fix it, all sorts of strangers remotely accessing my computer.
Then the sad parts... The anniversary of the accident was July 3rd. It's hard to believe Gretchen and Eric, our children have been gone six years.....But it helps when the family is together, when our friends show their love and support. And they did in many ways...
Matthew was here for a week. Billy was here with our granddaughters for 10 days and Heather and her husband and our grandsons were in and out. Not to mention, the phone, e-mails, flowers, cards, visits from friends and invitations to spend time with friends who care about us and the children when they were alive.
Blogging really wasn't in me. Sorry. I really missed you all. That is the truth.
Then there was the heat and the storms.... Some days it was 108 most days 104-102. And then the electricity went out due to a storm in the surrounding area. Going without A.C with such high temperatures was difficult for my Mom whose elderly.
Needless to say that was a long three days, running our generator which runs our whole house but isn't strong enough to run our central AC. Lots of fans and lots of water. I might add thank goodness my friends Becky and Buzzy's down the block have a lovely pool and pool house because we spent many many hours there. Mom wouldn't budge and go to Heather's or to my friends although invited she stuck it out here with us. We watched her like a hawk, made sure she drank plenty of water. Plopped her down in front of and under a fan for cooling.
All the kids are now returned to their own homes for now, as is Mom. Funny how when the kids were growing up I could sleep thru anything, now the slightest noise wakes me up. Finally last night I got my first full nights sleep in about two weeks now I have an empty house again and its just Bill and I.
In my next post I'll be sharing something Fabulous that was given to me by my friend Mare over at adventures in the ballpark before I took my little break from blogging. I know you just want to come back and see what it is don't ya??
I don't have words to say what is in my heart. Praying for you today.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that people surrounded you with such love and care when you needed it. I know the pain doesn't ever go away. Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you made it through the power outage ok. I'm hoping this is the week the country lets go of these miserable temps.
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ReplyDeleteI really missed you..was worried about the heat and the weather. The weather aside, you guys must have had a rough few days with the anniversary----I'm sending you major hugs. It sounds like you have great friends who supported you through this difficult time.
I'm glad you're back----
Cheers
Kathleen
God bless you and your family. That's all I can ever say. I'm so glad family was around for you on this anniversary. Yes, this heat has been so draining. Just makes me want to lay around. Glad you're back and hoping you will be blessed by all who missed you!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where you were! I'm glad you are back to blogging, you have definitely been missed. I'm so glad you were surrounded by friends and family though this difficult time. I can't even imagine Jen. Sending lots of love and hugs your way!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! It sounds like it's been a tough couple of weeks for you. So nice to be surrounded by a good support system in times like that. Glad you made it through the heat!
ReplyDeleteI hope the computer tech's didn't charge you too much. The next time it happens, just go in and remove the program and then download the FREE Avira virus protection from www.downloads.com As long as one is not going crazy with x-rated surfing habits, it works extremely well.
ReplyDeleteToo, if you really want to speed up that computer there are 2 things you can do:
1. Get rid of Norton or Macafee. They really slow your system down.
2. Download for free the program Advanced System Care. It cleans your computer up nicely and you will b surprised at how much malware, etc you have on it.
Good luck!
I've missed your writing and your pictures but can imagine blogging hasn't been at the forefront of your mind. I'm so happy to hear of all the support you have and that your family surrounds you at this time of the year. Again, I can't begin to understand the depth of feelings you and Bill have and go through. I'm also glad your mother weathered the incredible heat wave we've all been going through. It has sucked the energy out of us and we are so much younger. I will happily await your surprise, coming soon.
ReplyDeleteNotice time stamp here. I'm not sleeping either. Haven't told anyone but I had an accident 11 days ago at the lake. I broke my neck in several places which required two surgeries. While I'm doing well, I'm up at odd times with pain meds. This being one of them. I'm happy to have you to write to tonight.
Glad you're back online. Prayers for your grief.
ReplyDeleteI don't even know how to address the anniversary date other than saying I'm sorry and that I hear you and that I'm so glad you had the support of family and friends.
ReplyDeleteAnd not having AC? You should be given a medal! I'm such a wimp when it comes to high temps.
Anniversaries of that sort can be very difficult. God bless you and yours.
ReplyDeleteGood to "see" you!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you were surrounded by so much love and support. Know that I'm thinking of you.
ReplyDeletePS. That is meat sweating kind of weather...EEKS!
I missed ya! And for some reason I did have a feeling about why you were off. But I came back to look at "the skies" several times ;-) and thought about you. Yes I can't wait to see what Mare gave you. She's a reader of my blog, now I know how she found me. So thank you ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you back. I'm incredibly sorry that you and your family have suffered an incredible loss. My neighbor lost her 10-year-old son to an accident about three years ago. I think about her, and I think about her too.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have had a rough start in July. Power outtages are never fun, especially in super high heat. And then the anniversary... Hugs going out to you.
ReplyDeleteI did not know. I will pray for all of you here and everywhere. You can count on that.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. We all need a little break sometimes -- even from blogging. :) ~Angela
ReplyDeleteI commented on this and now my comment is missing :( And whatever I want to say, I cant bring in the emotion to say it since I read this post for the first time. SO i'll just say good to have you back :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have a lovely family to see you through painful dates like anniversarys. Welcome back to your blogging but you were right to have a rest to think of yourself and faamily. The heat sounds awful and we're busy complaining here about the rain but that's been awful too,we've had about one week of good weather and that was in April. So I'll swap you a little rain for a little heat.
ReplyDeleteJen, it is such an honour for me to have 'met' you. Your strength and direction are an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteJim
So sorry...I didn't know. :::hugs and prayers:::
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