This year has been a roller coaster of sorts. Took another trip to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. It was a fantastic trip with many fun moments. Hanging out with friends and making new ones. I miss there so much. It's almost time to start planning my next trip.
I've been released from the Surgeon and PT. Back in the gym, working on things slowly. I've been doing banded push-ups and pull-ups. Lots of stretching and mobility too. Still some internal rotation issues, but it is slowly getting better.
I've registered with the State of Oklahoma, and have started selling my cookies at the Farmer's Market. My brother built me the most awesome cart. I only asked for a sign, and he hooked me up. Last Saturday was the first and I think it was pretty successful. Had a great time talking with people and interacting. Now, if we could just get them to change the hours, it would be perfect. NO one wants to wake up on Saturday morning at 5:45. At least I don't want to.
So life, it just goes by.. One moment I was a teenager and now I'm pushing 40. I can still see that person in the mirror. When I see my friends, they are still those people. This week, we lost one of the good ones. Todd Osborne. Oh such a handsome guy. He was every girl's crush. I can remember being in 4th or 5th grade and thinking he was "Hot". I didn't go to school with him, but every summer while at my dad's, that was the neighborhood. I followed my older brother around and ended up always being with the guys. Kickball games, Putt Putt, you name it we did it. Todd was so nice and down to earth. He never met a stranger. He had the most stunning eyes always with a twinkle. There was sometimes a mischievous gleam to them. His smile, was quick to come and genuine. When you had a conversation with Todd, he was there with you in that moment. He listened, paid attention and cared. He was so laid back and confident. When I was around him, I always thought of a beach. He loved music and all different kinds. He would post the songs he was listening too, and I always found myself thinking "man I love that song", which would propel me to stop what I was doing and Youtube the song to hear it again. I'll miss those reminders to stop and take time to listen to the song. Every time I saw him, I would say "I'm coming to Ft. Worth to visit soon" His response was always, "come on, the pool is open and you have a place to stay". I never took that trip. I lost out on making more memories with my friend Todd. I"m thankful for the memories I have. He has left a lot of friends behind. Reading their stories makes me smile. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met. It's going to be sad to say goodbye, but I'm so grateful he was a part of my story.
To all my friends close by and far away. You all are a part of my story, and I appreciate each and everyone of you. Thank you for the memories and I hope to make more with you.
