The 23rd

Went to visit my Nephew and have lunch with him today.  Its the 3rd anniversary of his passing. I stopped at Lira's in RioVista and picked up a sandwich and water.  We just kinda hung together.  I sang songs (that's what I do) and I talked about where everyone is in their lives...his brother, his sister, etc. As I'm sitting Indian style on the grass, who should pull up...his Mom, his Auntie and his Mom's Boyfriend (he is a really cool guy).  I didn't think I was going to see her, but my Nephew always has a way of bringing us together.

We all hugged, talked, reminisced and just enjoyed each other. His Mom asked if I was up for an Elephant hunt...and of course, I was.  Off we head to Fosters Big Horn for wine and conversation.  She was talking about her guy (yes, he was listening) and how much he loves to dance, music, etc. And I started to cry.  I'm so happy she's happy, but there were other things behind the tears.  She was describing things that I've experienced for the first time and it was painful.  Nothing is ever as you planned and life goes on.

We made plans to get together on August 6th for dinner.  It'll be a bit of a hike for me, so I'll have to get off of work early, but there's no one more worth that than her.  She is the sister I should've been born with, but God brought to me. It's funny how life goes.  I'm just happy the brothers met and got to know each other a bit.

The drive home was hard. However, I talked with D and she updated me on the wedding (yeah...the one on my 50th) and let me know the family details, etc.  It's gonna be a hell of a shindig in Tennessee!!!  We're going Country all the way.  Fireball, tequila (good Lord, am I gonna be able to keep up?  Yes, I'll be eating) and all kinds of great things.  I've got my own cabin, so that'll be awesome.

I was almost home and I received two texts...one from my upcoming date on Friday night and the other from...the Cowboy.  Yeah....I don't know Peeps. I'm just gonna let things roll. I'm not in control, so I have to hope that my Nephew will be my guardian angel and just look over me.

But....

The evening is perfect, I'm listening to great music on the patio, sipping on wine (yeah, I know its a school nite...but we're making an exception), the fan is going.... All in all, I'm doing ok.