Hooray, it was finally sunny yesterday and it looked like spring finally. I thought it would never happen. It seems that April has chased the bad weather from March away. Did you know that our March here was the coldest since the 40's?
I went to a Career Fair in Seattle yesterday. Today I am at the airport at another Career Fair. I am trying to take things nice and slow. That way I will not feel to tired hopefully at the end of the week.
I decided on the way home that Kari and I should find out how to Instant Message. So I went on Yahoo and joined the Messenger there. So did she, so now we can do that. We spent sometime working on what was there to use and just played. I discovered that I could use the IM on my blackberry as well. I am really getting connected now. I think Darylynn is there... she has probably thought I knew about these things. Now we are catching up with the rest of the world.
Today is an anniversary in which I feel a mixture of grief and thankfulness all at the same time. It will be 16 years today that my sister, Krista, died from a car accident at the age of 20 in LA. She would have been 21 on June 6th 1992. She left behind a daughter, Brittany, that was only 18 months at the time. On May 30th this year, Brittany graduates from high school. That is one reason I am heading to California in a month. I am thankful that I had her as a sister and that I got to know her. I know that I will see her again. She will probably be one of the first ones I see when I pass through the doors of heaven. So in that I am happy that our sisterhood and love never dies. Time heals the pain of loss but I will always remember her. She never feels like she is too far away away from me.
Well, on a higher note (taking a deep breath in), I wish for all of you a wonderful Thursday. Make it a good one ;-)
3 comments:
Hi Danna! Sorry about your sad anniversary. My husband lost a brother at age 17 and since he was his only sibling, we often think about what it would have been like to still have him in our life. It's nice that you still have Brittany as a part of your life!
You know, I really don't IM because I have my computer on all the time and people would think I'm ignoring them if I forget to change my status as away. I do text message my family when I don't want to disturb them with a call.
Glad your getting some sun and I hope spring chases all the cold away!
(((Hugz)))
I just want you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry about the very sad loss of your sister, and I know that you never forget. We lost our first son Nathan in 1983 when he was just 3 years old. Of course life goes on and it helps greatly knowing we will see him again, but my how we miss him. How wonderful that your sister had a beautiful daughter. Does she remind you of her?
Funny you should say it finally feels like spring there. This morning we woke to 54F which is quite a drop since it was 84F two days ago. So it seems we've sent our warm weather to you!
Hi Danna...finally getting around to visit. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister but so thankful that you have Brittany, what a wonderful extension of your sister. Isn't it wonderful to know that we will be reunitied with our loved ones.
Glad you got to experience some spring like weather. It is getting there here too. Buttercups and tulips are in full bloom, and trees are budding. Such a pretty time of year.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me notes. It makes me happy.
Hugs!
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