Thoughts From a Frazzled Mind

Busy, busy week trying to get all of my work done before leaving on Thursday to go to San Diego.  I worked 12 hours a day trying to get everything done so that I would be prepared to teach the day after we returned. I did take a little bit of time to go visit - and say a final good-by - to my brother-in-law, Craig.  It was very bittersweet.  Since being put on Hospice 3 weeks ago he has been doing pretty good but Sunday and Monday he took a turn for the worse.  He stopped eating and only would take very small sips of water.  It was evident that he wouldn't be on this earth much longer.  He responded with a head nod and small audible noises but not much else.  I spent a very enjoyable evening visiting with his daughters Mickel and Kristiann and his with wife Jody while sitting next to his bed.  The family seems to be at peace with his imminent death.  They realized that he had put up a valiant fight for many years and that his body was ...

Thanks to Tasha I found fabulous flights round-trip to San Diego for only $100!  Of course we know what that means - a visit to San Diego to see Tasha and Zane!  Fortunately the timing was right to also celebrate our anniversary.  We stayed in the WorldMark Mission Bay condo again because it is literally 5 minutes to Tasha and Zane's house!   When we arrived, Tasha suggested we go to the nearby Waffle Spot for breakfast.  What a fabulous choice!  I am somewhat of a pancake and waffle snob, being very picky about the taste of  my breakfasts.  The Waffle Spot did not disappoint!  The waffles are the best I have ever tasted!  If fact, we liked them so much that we went back the next day! King Waffle stopped and posed with us while we were waiting for our table.   It was SO great to be with Tasha and Zane again!  It is truly amazing to me how the second we are together again it feels like we have never been apart. ...

Tasha and Audrey July 2013 After a LONG night's drive (thank you so much for staying awake and talking to me all night, Marilyn!) we finally reached Taina's house in Chino.  We all stumbled into the house, dropped into couches,  and fell asleep for a couple of hours before heading to San Diego.  We didn't tell Tasha that we were on our way, so it was a great surprise when we arrived. We quickly got into our bathing suits and headed out for a refreshing swim in the pool. Marilyn and Maddie model their modest swim wear. The pool was perfect!  Nice and refreshing after the long drive.   Me and Maddie with Tasha's turtle named " Shelly Greeny Tasha" It received that name from Zane's niece and nephew. Maddie sporting an "Oompa-Loompa" hairstyle Maddie and I trying to dunk each other Later that afternoon we took a trip down to Old Town to visit the Mormon Battalion Historic Site.  Marilyn and I went there sev...