IT'S ME.
I WANT TO SHOUT OUT A BIG HELLO TO EVERYONE. I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL. IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I POSTED A JOURNAL. IT IS BASEBALL SEASON. DREW (MY NEPHEW) MADE THE SCHOOL TEAM THIS YEAR. HE IS IN THE 7TH GRADE. DREW STARTED PLAYING TEE BALL WHEN HE WAS FOUR. AUNT RHONDA NEVER MISSED A GAME AND SO FAR HAS NOT MISSED A SCHOOL GAME. I HAVE TO GO IN EARLY AT WORK TO MAKE HIS GAMES BUT WOULD NOT MISS IT FOR THE WORLD. NOW BASEBALL WITH THE BOYS CLUB AS STARTED. WE HAVE SCHOOL BALL AND NOW BOYS CLUB BALL GOING ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS ONE WAY TO STAY BUSY. BUSY.... I HAVE TO STAY BUSY.... DOWN TIME FOR ME IS NOT GOOD. IT MAKES ME THINK TO MUCH. IT MAKES MY HEART ACHE MORE THAN WHAT IT DOES. ANOTHER WAY TO KEEP MYSELF BUSY IS I HAVE STARTED TAKING A ZUMBA CLASS AND A KICK BOXING CLASS. I LOVE THE ZUMBA CLASS. KICK BOXING KICKS MY BUTT. WEEKENDS ARE NON STOP TOO. I AM BEGINNING TO FEEL DRAINED. I GUESS IT IS BECAUSE I DON'T SLOW DOWN.
EASTER WAS REALLY HARD FOR SOME REASON THIS YEAR. MISSING JOSH AND THE FIRST ONE WITHOUT MY GRANNY. PLUS BAKE BEANS ALL IN MY KITCHEN FLOOR DIDN'T HELP EITHER. I MISS THEM BOTH SO MUCH. MY JOSH IS ALWAYS IN MY HEART. SOMEDAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS. I GUESS ALOT OF DAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE SURVIVED THIS LONG WITHOUT HIM HERE WITH JOHN AND I. BUT I HAVE, AND I AM STILL WORKING ON SURVIVING.
JUST REMEMBER I LOVE YOU ALL AND YOU ARE THE REASON I HAVE SURVIVED!!!!!
EASTER WAS REALLY HARD FOR SOME REASON THIS YEAR. MISSING JOSH AND THE FIRST ONE WITHOUT MY GRANNY. PLUS BAKE BEANS ALL IN MY KITCHEN FLOOR DIDN'T HELP EITHER. I MISS THEM BOTH SO MUCH. MY JOSH IS ALWAYS IN MY HEART. SOMEDAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS. I GUESS ALOT OF DAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE SURVIVED THIS LONG WITHOUT HIM HERE WITH JOHN AND I. BUT I HAVE, AND I AM STILL WORKING ON SURVIVING.
JUST REMEMBER I LOVE YOU ALL AND YOU ARE THE REASON I HAVE SURVIVED!!!!!
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And you all are the reason I have survived. I so understand having to keep busy. We do it by using up our retirement cushion traveling; and I said yes to a job I really don\'t care for but it helps to keep my mind occupied - and helps with the travel.
If you can figure out how to relax and keep busy at the same time, please let me know!!
Hugs, Marlene
Love you too Rhonda! Busy is good, but resting is good too. I bet that it means sooo much to your nephew to know that you are there for every game. The thought of this warms my heart...what a special connection. Love you and I have to agree...most days are okay...Karen
Thanks and love to you and John too. I am sorry about your Granny. You are a terrific aunt! Extended family is so important. I tried a little Zumba but I am a sissy. I will try again and a bit slower this time. (My niece is a Master Zumba Instructor and was so excited to dance on the stage with one of the stars last night. I saw it on facebook just last night.
Another mom of a Josh with love,
Leda
Oh, so good to hear from you dear friend. I can only imagine how wonderful it makes Drew feel and you as well to attend his ball games. It takes a village to raise these beautiful children.
I understand so well what you are describing in how to find that balance between keeping busy and pausing time. Listen to your heart and it will guide you as to what you are needing and if you are feeling tired, listen to your body and slow down too. Such a delicate balancing act and not one that is perfection for any of us... just taking it day by day.
Sending bunches of love your way always and give a hug to John too dear Rhonda. Love the profile picture of Josh... Such a handsome son he is!
Loving care dear friend!
XO Joanie
Just recently after almost three years have I begun to appreciate not having something planned... Enjoy that Zumba and know that you are also a reason I survive!
Love, prayers, and hugs for you and Josh. Sharon
It is good to hear from you. ZUMBA!!! You are very ambitious....I wish I had your determination and energy...KICK BUTT for sure. I wish you well......God is holding you up during those times when you are getting through this world without Josh...it is no surprise....Hold on.....God bless you...love, dale...brandon\'s mom
I am the same as you my friend.. just keep spinning but to stop will be not be an option as I will fall into that pit.. I love that you go to the games.. zumba and kick boxing sound amazing.. love to you and John...
I want to hear more about these beans!!! Enjoy those basaball games...you are a wonderful aunt getting to all those games..kudos!
Keeping busy and active helps a lot when facing the tough days...I am with you there. Enjoy the games...Hugs, Amber
Glad to hear from you ! Wow.. Zumba.. I have thought of going, but that\'s as far as I get, thinking.. I need an exercise buddy who will drag my A++ out of my chair..
Drew must be so thrilled that his Aunt Rhonda comes to his games.. I didn\'t live close enough to go to my nephews games... and my girls were too girly to play sports !
Hugs, MaryLou
Hi Rhonda.....I have been going to my nephews baseball games too! I really enjoy the games and have so many memories everytime I sit out there because Chris grew up playing baseball and we lived at the BB fields. I love to just be outside and sit there watching these kids. And I\'m sure it means the world to Drew that you are there for him! Keep up the good work with Zumba and kick boxing. I\'m sure it helps relieve some of that stress. Hugs, Kim
Love to you and John, Rhonda. We have survived together, my precious friend! Love you, Belinda