So as I am sure you all know, the last month has been a struggle for Joe and I. As if life had not been hectic enough just trying to survive the day to day, we had the misfortune of being in wrong place at the wrong time and being hit head on by a troubled young man. We were very lucky to have walked away uninjured and on our own will, and I will never again take car safety features for granted. About two weeks ago while skimming through the local obituaries I learned that the young man who hit us took his own life shortly after arriving in court for his first DUI, and needless to say I was very shocked and saddened by this. While I am grateful that my family is alive and well, it had troubled me greatly that he decided to take his own life. I didn't know him or his family but I wept for them all the same. I cannot imagine what it must be like to try to pick up the pieces of a life lost to soon. Although he made bad decisions and was obviously struggling with something that he saw no escape from, I am so sorry for his family. He was someones son, brother and best friend and I hope that where ever he is now he is happy. I needed to say this and get it out, I cannot wait for this whole thing to be a distant memory.. Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive to our family who took care of us when we were crippled. We love you.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
On a brighter note...
Well summer seems to FINALLY be here after what felt like a winter that would never end. It looks like it is going to be a summer full of family and fun. In just a few weeks Kassy and her boys are going to be here, and I cannot wait to see them. I think Kailyn and Elvin are going to have a blast this year.. and Camden and Kylar can sit there and stare at each other like babies their age are so good at :)
On June 18th I am heading to Kansas City for a week to see my favorite cousins ever (you know who you are). And for the first time since having kids I get to make a solo trip. Thanks to my awesome mom, I get an entire week kid free.. Thanks mom!
Then.. In July my sister in law Kenya and I are going to make a trip to Alamogordo NM to enjoy some fun in the sun. Daniel and Dallin seem to be Kailyn's new favorite people in the world, so that should be a very fun trip!
And finally we are going to family reunion!! I don't know about everyone else, but it felt like something was missing when we didn't have one last year. I am really looking forward to camping again.. it has been a while.
I am very glad that I have so many fun things to look forward to in the coming months, and I cannot wait to see everyone!
