Catching Up

So many things have happened this past month. I can't believe how fast time has passed! Between all of the graduations and spring concerts, school was just a whirlwind of activity right up to the very last day with Field Day!

I have had 2 full days at home alone now, and am still finding it hard to fill my time. I don't like to sit and watch the television hours on end, nor do I enjoy sitting at my computer all day any more. I don't have anyone to chat with, so time just drags when I'm online.

I mentioned in my previous post that both Michael and I had lost an uncle. His Uncle Chuck died on the beach gathering seafood for his family. That was one of his favorite things to do. He showed Michael his favorite spots for devil fish (octopus) a while back. Michael was so tickled. Now he almost feels as if he shouldn't go there because Chuck is no longer with us. I told him that if Chuck had wanted him to stay away he wouldn't have shared his secrets. I think at the next low tide, I'll encourage him to at least walk on Chuck's beach even if he can't find it in him to bring anything home.

My Uncle Don passed away after a long bout with cancer. I hadn't seen him recently but have many fond memories of him from my childhood. He was quiet but quick to smile. He had a unique and contagious laugh. That's what I'm going to miss the most. He lost his wife and children when they were young. I never did know how. I know he missed them, though, even after all these years. His passing has brought my family closer together. I'm sad that it took his death for us to realize we were drifting apart, but thankful at the same time. He's not suffering anymore and now we all have each other again. A blessing in disguise, I suppose.

Lucione and Lindsey are doing well. Lucione is filling out applications to hopefully get her first job. She doesn't like to spend money, but she likes having it. That will help her later in life, I think. She's quite responsible when it comes to money. The exact opposite of her mother. Lindsey is looking forward to going to a sleep-away camp in Juneau.

I am waiting to hear if Michael has a job and with which company. He has a chance to work with our housing authority as a truck driver. They need 25 new pads for 25 new houses. He also has been offered a job with the same company that had him traveling back and forth. He could possibly end up back in Fresno. He wants to work here at home because it means more money. I kinda want him to work in Fresno. We've discussed it and decided that if he gets a job in Fresno, rather than traveling back and forth, he'll stay down there all summer and I'll come join him. That would mean I'd be just a few hours drive away from my mom and sister. I haven't seen them in way too long and this would be a good chance to sneak in on them. I haven't told my mom yet...so if you are a part of my bebo page, please remember it's a secret! He's got a few days left with his current job and then we'll see what happens.

I think that's about it for now.