Hey and completely happy weekend to all of you
I’ll begin this by saying I’ve positively slowed down however have been in a position to benefit from it and can proceed to combat this loopy illness. I have not blogged in over two months. Not as a result of I did not have something to say however primarily as a result of it takes plenty of time and plenty of mind energy to write down nowadays.
In order that being mentioned, this weblog is devoted to LOUIS BURNS! Final Saturday a number of of us went to a celebration of life for our Intel buddy Earl Whetstone. He was properly a particular man properly favored and typically feared.
I used to be honored to have the ability to attend the occasion at Birks – one of many eating places close to RNB the place all of us labored. The primary individual I noticed once I walked in was Louis. He gave me an enormous hug and talked about how my blogs have been serving to him and others. I discussed that they’re arduous for me to write down, take a ton of time and afterwards I am exhausted. He inspired me to KEEP GOING! They’re vital to him and if Louis desires to listen to my story I am certain there are various others that do too. So that is what I am doing at this time. It’d take me a number of hours to get this executed however I’ll preserve this development for so long as I can. Thanks for the encouragement Louis
So onward to what I have been as much as. I am positively staying linked and reaching out to family and friends virtually day-after-day. I’ve had a number of lunch dates, stroll dates and loads of telephone calls that assist me keep linked. I began one other grownup Paint By Quantity equipment and having fun with that once more. I’ve learn a ton of books however I additionally am having fun with my naps!
My birthday was April fifteenth and we hadn’t celebrated with family and friends since COVID. So this 12 months Bob made certain it was a particular occasion! We had a wonderful meal at Postino in Lafayette and I feel there have been over 30 individuals in attendance. I used to be in heaven and it was so good to see everybody. Not everybody knew one another so I requested everybody to let people know who they had been and the way lengthy had they know me!
It was a great way to get the conversations beginning! Two of my highschool greatest associates had been there too – they really stunned me! They RSVP’d NO however secretly talked to Bob and let him know they had been coming. After all once I noticed them stroll in I could not cease crying. Crying is my factor now BTW – Plenty of feelings which might be so near the floor. I am doing my greatest to embrace the feelings and never stress about it. My brother and sister in legislation had been there too and I am at all times grateful to have time with them. My moto is FAMILY FIRST.
So earlier than my beautiful birthday dinner I used to be dwelling the lifetime of luxurious with certainly one of my greatest buddies Monica! She flew out from New Jersey and we went on a street journey to see our different buddy Monika. She and her husband Louis stay amongst the attractive redwood bushes!
Afterwards we stayed at certainly one of my favourite accommodations – The Dream Inn in Santa Cruz. Monica hadn’t been there earlier than and she or he was in love with the ocean and the cool sea air! Earlier than we took off for our journey to Half Moon Bay we had breakfast with my nephew – Braden! He and his spouse stay in Santa Cruz and I am so glad we may spend some high quality time with them. I simply love him to items
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| Monica & Pam on the lighthouse |
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| A lot wanted sweatshirt on the coast |
So onward we went up the coast and took plenty of footage and loved the lighthouses. Oh – and the ocean otters too! The lodging on the Ritz Carlton had been beautiful and Monica handled me to a really particular birthday dinner. We had been within the ‘high-quality eating’ space and the chef did a wonderful job.
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| Sundown’s at Half Moon Bay |
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| Pre Birthday celebration |
AMAZING lamp chopsIn order that’s all the great things that occurred over the previous few months. Due to Melaine, JeanAnn, Jane, Pleasure, Rebecca, Carol, Debbie, Buck & Karen and anybody else I forgot. All of those males & girls took day trip of their busy days to spend time with me. Particular shout out to Rusty for being by my aspect and for Bobs love & assist
For Kristen and Ryan and Celly too! And A lot like to all of you too! Your friendahip means the world to me.
