So here it is Monday night. It feels like Sunday as I had today off for MLK day. President Obama was sworn in for the second time today. I didn't really pay much attention as it was an absolutely gorgeous day. It was one of those Colorado days when you feel so darn blessed to live here. I went to Star Bucks and caught up with Kathy McCain and I went on a long walk, along the Compassion trail, with Carole. I made a great dinner and now it's almost bedtime. I couldn't ask for a nicer day.
It was an interesting weekend. Becca and I talked and talked. She wanted to hear about my grandparents and what they were like. She wanted to know about their education and was surprised to learn that I was the first person in generations to finish college. I think that she is trying to figure out who she is and has a need to learn about where she comes from. As I spoke to her, I realized that I am as Southern as one can be. I miss my Southern roots and ways. I would love to take Becca to Alabama and Georgia to show her where her ancestors have lived since before the Civil War. Sometimes I think it was a crime that Tom and I have raised our children away from where they truly belong. Just when I think we have done them wrong, we get a day like today and we look at Pikes Peak and realize that we have not wronged our children, but instead, we have given them a beautiful gift.
On the Florida front, my mom is moving to Bradenton, to be near Daniel and Tammie. I think she will enjoy not having to take care of her big house. Daddy's remains are in a military cemetery in Sarasota, so she will be near him too. I think overall, this is a good thing for her.
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Hey Shari - catching up a little on your blog. I need to call you; I know when we finally get to talk again it will be wonderful to hear you. I'm glad God gave you a gorgeous day to let you know that it's good that you live in Colorado. It's good to feel connected to somewhere else, but I think you have roots in Colorado as well. I even feel like we do, and you are a big part of that! We keep talking about a trip that way, but until we're about to buy plane tickets, I won't tell you a date. I don't want to get everyone's hopes up again and then us not do it. I hope we do this year, though. Miss you guys.
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