My grandpa died today. The funeral is on Friday. I'll be driving down to Alabama on Wednesday to join family. My grandpa meant a lot to me. I know that I will see my grandpa in heaven but that doesn't remove the pain of this loss.Here is part of what one of my cousin's wrote … [Read more...] about Death
Family
Life is short.
My grandpa is dying. He has cancer, among other things. Today I got word that he has 4-8 weeks left. Ugh! I am so grateful I got to see him & my grandma last week in Minnesota. I wasn't supposed to see them. They were leaving on Sunday morning and I was arriving Sunday … [Read more...] about Life is short.
Numbers
2500+ miles driven6 statesdozens of friends4 generations of family5 different houses I stayed at7 - the Harry Potter book that I read4 - the number of new books I purchased while traveling1 - the number of books read while on vacation171 - the number of emails I had waiting for … [Read more...] about Numbers
What?!
I really think my adventures in IN & IL were just about enough for this vacation. However, last night as I was at my brother's house, more adventure rained down. There was a great storm that moved through the area. It was cool to see the lightning and hear the crashes of … [Read more...] about What?!
I’m an aunt!!!
This news is a week old, but I still have to report it. I'M AN AUNT!!! Ben & Terrah's baby was born August 5th at 5:33pm. Lael Charlie Sutton weighed in at 9 lbs. 3 oz and is 23 inches long. I can't wait to see her later this month when I go to MN for a visit. I've seen … [Read more...] about I’m an aunt!!!