Ups and Downs.....

It's been a while since I have posted anything.  Either too sad or don't want to go there.  So much has happened.  Well I made it through my 50th birthday thanks to friends.  John and I survived 4th of July but kept to ourselves.  Hard to be with other families and their kids during celebrations.  I know it's selfish but at the same time I think I'm saving them from the pain of watching me.  Had John's birthday in July also.  August is the only month that we do not have a celebration of some sort.  And Rachel loved a reason to celebrate....every date was important to her.  Guess we know why now.  I always wonder if somehow she knew how important each day was. I will have a new date soon...On October 9th the motorcycle association that John and many of our friends belong to are sponsoring a memorial ride for Rachel....."Rachel's Ride".  It will be a yearly event with the proceeds going to the local animal shelter in her name.  It was one of her passions....the care and shelter of animals.  I will post a flyer.  Sad news last month.  Her memorial site on Facebook disapeared.  I don't know who the administrator was and Facebook is useless as far as trying to contact.  No customer service what so ever.  I guess I will be building a new site.  I hate that I lost all those memories, comments and photos posted by her friends.  I sent Facebook an ugly e-mail telling them what I thought of their customer service, knowing they would never read it - but made me feel better.  lol     Anyways...hugs to all of you and thanks for giving me a place to vent!   Laura