stuff from my insides...out

Its that time...as paul geoffrey calls is BLAHggin time =)

So like usual, a ton of things have taken place...my oldest son turned 5 and started kindergarten and my 2nd son is eager to start school as he is convinced daycare is NOT school. In the same breathe, that same week of wonderful event, my grandma Maria Farinas passed away at the robust age of 92. She is now chillin with my grandpa (after being apart for 30 years) and my Papa and2 dear blessings of friends are pursuing their dreams...

Talk about a weird week. It was tough to see grandma one last time and to bury her, but comforting have all my aunts, uncles, cousins and family I never met before around. Talking to my uncles and listening to stories of their youth, their experiences with my pop...filled me with love and healing, while at the same time opened a wound that is slowly getting back to normal. I was flooded with fabulous memories of my grandma and my pop.


Ugh...I had such a great time with everyone, but boy did I do my share of crying again...death...it really an indescribable experience the loss of a loved one.

Speaking of losses and gains...to top it off...two precious blessings of friends moved from the garden state to venture into uncharted territory to follow their dreams. Much like death, you don't know what you've got til its gone. I actually had a reality check and broke down missing my 2 girlfriends. I was in denial. Here were 2 darling angels who have brought my family love, support, prayers and TONS of laughs...and so many fun random nights. What hit me was they are in other parts of the country...no random night. I wanted a random night. They weren't a car ride away...one of them is even in another time zone! I decided to have my own random night and tagged along with lil bro and his boy lol.

But yea...I concluded that although special people are no longer physically near or with me, they are all off for the good. My pop and grandma are resting in heaven. My friends are pursuing their dreams. Regardless of wherever they are, I will see them again =)

Rest in peace Papa and Grandma...God bless you Gah and Tay =)