Like A Tide......Life Comes In and Goes Out

Well, today still found me under the weather for the first part........I am still battling this slight head cold and I think I am winning! I have eaten healthier today then I have in a long time and I feel like it will make a difference! I received a phone call from my friend Barb in Dayton and her husband passed away last night. She is doing as good as can be expected. I was on the phone with her for about 2 hours and just tried to give her words of encouragement. We cried together and talked about the fact that he is out of pain. We talked about the legacy he left with his family and then I started reminded her of some of the funny stories about him. We both laughed our asses off and towards the end of the conversation, she thanked me for reminding her of all of the fun times and ornery things Dennis used to do. I explained to her that no thanks need to be given, that we should thank him for being who he was and that he is still with her in spirit. I told her that anytime she needed to talk, even if it is in the middle of the night, to call me. My heart goes out to her and I cannot imagine being with someone for 38 years and then losing them. Of course, at this time in my life, I would have to live to be 86 to have spent that long with someone, if I was in a relationship tomorrow. (LOL) While I was on the phone with Barb, I texted my good friend Michele from Columbus to let her know of Dennis's passing. We have not talked since her 50th birthday party and ended up on the phone for about an hour catching up. She hadn't heard from me and I hadn't heard from her so it was great catching up. We were talking and laughing like there wasn't 2 months since we spoke. We talked about her husband and kids and my lack of a husband and kids. LOL We talked about our family drama and some folks from CHASE ((C)an't (H)ave (A) (S)atisfied (E)mployee) I watched some of "Dancing With The Stars" and "NCIS" between phone calls and then some of "Hell's Kitchen" and now here I sit! Today reiterated that we should all be thankful for what we have and not sweat the small stuff. Also, I am a caregiver and should be thankful for that and enjoy the folks in my life! Here's to all of the folks in my life and a few very special folks! (Love Ya All)