Last week was a good one. I had several GREAT moments. I decided to do a dessert social for everyone at GSV that helped me to spend the time I needed with Jimmy during our journey together; from employees donating their precious PTO to residents attending fundraisers to sending cards and saying prayers of healing and support. I spent the evening on Wednesday after work baking cakes and tarts. Thursday, Shelley came over (for a little while) and we baked LOTS of cookies, etc. I FELT Jimmy so strongly as I was baking- I can't explain the feeling, other than I felt a sense of love and pride- it felt as if he was giving his apporval of what I was doing. IT WAS AWESOME!! I even used a couple of recipes from a resident that passed away a few years ago. I want her to know that I am watching over her husband very carefully- He (Lloyd) loved that I honored her with using her recipes... that in itself was rewarding and special. (ps- the picture of the cheesecake tart was her recipe)
After all was done- I had baked 19 different types of yummy desserts for a VERY IMPORTANT thank you to a VERY IMPORTANT group of people. Friday, my girls (Krista and Shelley) along with my beautiful grandkids, (Damion and Zen) came to GSV to help me set up our wonderful dessert reception for our guests. I printed out a card that had "thank you" in several languges and signed by our family, which was handed out to each guest by Damion and Zen. They all LOVED the kids... who wouldn't. I am just sorry that I don't have any pictures of that day to share.
So, that was Wednesday, Thursday and Friday... not to downplay ANY of that, but my happiest moment was Saturday... I FINALLY got my tattoo- I have waited on it for a long time... BUT it was VERY worth it.
Jackie at 717 tattoo did a FABULOUS job with the VERY SPECIAL and PERSONAL tattoo- I am MORE than happy with it. I had gotten 2 other small ones a little earlier which mean alot as well... I have his signature, from one of his mother's day cards to me, by Rick's heart locket and a bird in the heavens by Rick's key from heaven. These are special to me as well.... BUT the one on my left thigh (Rick's is on the right) is SO special. I will post pictures.
Sunday I went to Weis to purchase items for our weekly family dinner - I was in such a great mood- like Jimmy was lifting me up- I sang as I shopped- I don't know why... I just know I felt very happy. As I was leaving the store, I looked at the 'crane game' by the exit door that Jimmy used to play EVERY TIME he left there- and when he won something, he would give ot to the next child he saw- some mothers looked at him like "hey, perv- my child cannot accept that"... he used to just laugh that off... what else could he do?! ANYHOW>..... I put my dollar in (like any other time I leave the store) thinking that I would have just wasted yet another dollar- well... try one... I came up empty - the second try on the dollar- I got a ballcap.... Jimmy was there with me!! :)
I kept the grandkids Sunday evening - and when we got up this morning we made special pancakes- I LOVE my time with them!! AND with the different shapes they expect me to make 'look' like their request keeps me on my toes... and again, I KNOW that Jimmy is so proud of what I am doing...
Thanks for reading and look for the posted pictures....
Love and hugs to all