Before Fay leaves us...that is. She's still here, breezy and nasty. The sky is a dark grey and it has rained all day long. The funny thing about that is that yesterday, when they called school, it wasn't that bad. It's worse today and the wind never lets up. This is "short day" though and we always get out an hour earlier than usual.

Last night my sons kept texting me from a sports bar in GA where they were having dinner. they were playing a trivia game and of course hubby and I were helping them. I was just so happy that they were having fun. Seems like life hasn't been much fun for either of them since the events of this summer. When they called and told us they won the trivia game and got their meals free, I was thrilled for both of them. They are both so young to have gone through so much, but then I'm one to talk.

At 18, my sister in law was murdered and I somehow made it reeling through that shock to the system. Then I lost more family and finally parents. Lots of "stuff" that forms and shapes us into who we are. Amazing how we withstand the trials of life and still stay positive. I'm working on it, but it's definitely not the easiest thing to do.

anyway, off to Wallyworld today for a few groceries and vitamins. Later...

Comments:

I bet it did your heart good to hear your sons having a good time. And that they wanted to share it with you is even better!

comment by elkhound on Aug 21, 2008 5:25 AM ()

It definitely did my heart good. I'm praying for you Mary and so is my hubby

reply by teacherwoman on Aug 21, 2008 6:36 AM ()

Looks like Fay's rain is still falling on you. Get more dry towels! Glad to hear you and your sons are having fun across the miles. Love your heads together trivia contest solutions! I never text-message anyone, don't have a clue how to do it, but I didn't know it could lead to free food.

comment by marta on Aug 21, 2008 3:48 AM ()

texting is easy, as long as you have big buttons on your phone. My sons are part of our family phone plan and we have unlimited texting which is great for a quick question or some information that we need.

reply by teacherwoman on Aug 21, 2008 6:36 AM ()

It's great your sons are together.Yay for free dinners!!!I'm still keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Laurie

comment by dogsalot on Aug 20, 2008 4:03 PM ()

Thanks girl, I do appreciate the prayer!

reply by teacherwoman on Aug 20, 2008 4:07 PM ()

Seems like Momma Bird is missing her two little baby chicks!

comment by greatmartin on Aug 20, 2008 3:52 PM ()

You bet your butt I am. Enough so that the house seems really empty, but there's a certain freedom in this.And wow talk about less groceries!

reply by teacherwoman on Aug 20, 2008 4:06 PM ()

comment by lunarhunk on Aug 20, 2008 1:11 PM ()

I was just happy to hear them so happy

reply by teacherwoman on Aug 20, 2008 3:43 PM ()

WE only get as much as we can handle, so I've been told.

comment by shesaidwhat on Aug 20, 2008 11:11 AM ()

reply by teacherwoman on Aug 20, 2008 3:42 PM ()

I wish everyone could have a short day!!!
Have fun at Waly world.

comment by meranda on Aug 20, 2008 10:59 AM ()

Confidentially you know its Walmart, but I refuse to say the name. i do get some really good grocery deals there!

reply by teacherwoman on Aug 20, 2008 12:56 PM ()