Life just happened

Life happened to me the months of July and August 2010.  There have been so many events the past month and a half that I haven't had time to even think about posting.  But today I was given a gentle reminder by one of my faithful followers that I needed to get in gear!  So, here I am again attempting to catch everyone up on what has been going on. 

I am not sure exactly what happened to the month of July.  I know it was HOT and I am never very happy when the weather is extreme!  The end of July and the first of August was filled with many different things.  Some of them were happy others were sad.  August for me brings many birthdays, a nephew, a sister-in-law and brother-in -law, a cousin or two, my daddy, my youngest daughter and the one that I would like to forget....mine.  Yes, I am another year older since my last post and I must say I am feeling the effects of 44.  My back aches just a little more when I finish mowing the lawn and after producing mini cheer camp for 60 girls I think I need to invest in orthodics for my shoes because my feet are killing me!   I am thankful that I am still able to put my socks on standing up which is the way my husband measures agility! 
August brought a huge loss in my life.  I lost my boss of nearly 10 years.  Gary was a great guy, the kind of guy that made everyone laugh.  Pastor Chris Dodson said at Gary's funeral that many of us at the church that day thought we were Gary's best friend and he was right.  If you knew Gary for 10 minutes or 10 years he would make you feel like you were truly his best friend.  It was evident from the line at the funeral that Gary had many friends.  People loved his infectous smile and big belly laugh.  Gary did EVERYTHING BIG.  He had a big personality, a big heart, and big voice and big love of friends and familly.  Our office is quiet now, no one yelling my name from the back office.  No one talking so loudly on the phone that I can't hear myself think.  The very things that used to drive me nuts are the things I miss the most.  RIP Gary, I will always love and miss you!  Yes, August has been filled with many days that filled my heart with grief but tomorrow August 25th is a very special day. A day that deserves its very own post!