Hey, Mom. How are you? I hate to report that today I’m sick. We had an event at work yesterday. I think the catering did not agree with me, and I was up all night with stomach issues. So, I’m recuperating today. But the event was a success, and it was all my doing. I took care of renting a tent, table and chairs. I got some decor. I was able to secure gifts that everyone seemed to like, a choice between a duffel bag and a picnic blanket. We did a raffle for a bunch of freebies that I had gotten from ordering through ULine. Tickets were $1 each, and we raised $232 for Water for Life, a cause our parent company champions. The food was from a local BBQ place. It tasted fine, but something didn’t agree with me. We did a Town Hall to provide a company update, and I had to do the opening remarks. My public speaking skills are still on par. I planned everything, and although I was freaking out about everything, I think everyone had a great time.
I also wanted to share a proud mama moment that I experienced with Ramsey this morning. I picked her up from school yesterday, and I just left her backpack in the car. This morning, I gathered up what she would need for her backpack, and we headed out. Ramsey had already headed to the car when she turned around to tell me with concern “My backpack!” I was so proud that she remembered that she needed her backpack. I told her how proud I was and that her pack was in the car. It’s a huge step in the right direction if she helps to let us know when she needs something.
Ramsey recently got interested in yo-yos. I think she saw a video of someone playing with one. So she picked one out on Amazon, and I got it for her. Of course, like any toy, she was only interested in it for a short amount of time. But like all her toys, I’m sure she will pick it up again soon. The first thing I taught her about yo-yos is how to wind it. And she did a pretty good job if I do say so myself.
I also want to share that Ramsey was featured on the Special Olympics Instagram page for a craft she completed. Here’s the post picture and the original image. She seemed proud of that stress ball craft. Too bad Dandi immediately ruined it. Dried lentils were everywhere.
You would be proud to know that the family is communicating more now. We have a group text where we share a few times a week. My last update with the group was, of course, my silly little Dandi. I guess I think of her as my therapy dog. She has really helped me through the difficult time. I’ll always feel bad that you didn’t get to cuddle her.
You would be proud of Austin. He’s really taking care of your home. He’s installed a few items to make it more comfortable, like a better showerhead, a latch for the back screen door to make it openable from inside or outside, and a new cat post for all your furry friends. The biggest update he’s made is getting the septic tank pumped. After all these years we found out that the septic tank is actually located to the right of the dog trolley. Hopefully, the toilet will work a lot better now.
I had what you would call a dream about you last night. I’ve been calling dreams an opportunity to travel, because I see it as my conscious traveling to an alternate timeline. In my dream or on my travels, Jade and I were looking for you. But when we found you, you tried to run away from us. There was a lot more to the dream, and it seemed more like a movie. But the part where you were avoiding us is the most memorable. Whoever that woman was in my alternate reality was not you because I know you would never run from us. But I’ll take it because I got to see you again for a short time.
Well, I guess that’s it on my end. I think about you every day, and I miss you so much. I love you, Mom.
Hey, Mom! How are you? 