Sometime I wonder why I am still here, especially now, since my husband died so suddenly. I have been stable for such a long time. When Mark died, I thought I was going to have a heart attack as well. My husband always said, "If you love someone, you will die very close together!", he also said "We are going to die in this house!" Two phrases that freaked me out when he died. Neighbors were coming over to take my blood pressure, bless the house with holy oil etc! I was a hot mess! Everyone wanted me to stay busy so the whirlwind of Mardi Gras was in full swing and I was included my friends and family.
George and Penny (my sis)
My first float inspection on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon for the order of Polka Dots was amazing. I had never been in a float barn and too see these amazing creations up close I was in awe of the craftsmanship. My ten year old great-niece was in tow, Hayden Grey and my sister Penny, we were invited my our friends Pasty and George. The area around the barn was set up like a October Fest with table and chairs, a DJ, refreshments, it was a great family friendly party. My niece was delighted she had run into school friends and off to the kid area she went. I decided I would have a drink, something that does not happen much since I was diagnosed. I sipped the cold J&B with extra water, watched the crowd, became covered in beads and it was so relaxing being with people again.
Hayden Grey with Daniel
We left the inspection and off to a local burger spot we went to meet Anita. This was my first chance to meet one of the most amazing woman I have ever met. Anita was a colon cancer survivor of 80, a Lebanese and Mexican linage. She was charming and so full of life and fun you would have never guessed her age. Immediately I noticed how spiritually grounded she was and I started to admire her right away.
Later my sister and niece and I ventured on to Sunday afternoon shopping and we received a call! My sister had won and antique piggy bank at the float inspection filled with money! Yippee! What a day! We had gotten an invitation to the Polka Dots ball and another to Inca. We began our search for dresses and I bought one that very day. I was filled with excitement of a new life despite my grief, I knew I needed to keep busy and was amazed at the energy I had compared to all of these previous days since RCC.
George and Penny (my sis)
My first float inspection on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon for the order of Polka Dots was amazing. I had never been in a float barn and too see these amazing creations up close I was in awe of the craftsmanship. My ten year old great-niece was in tow, Hayden Grey and my sister Penny, we were invited my our friends Pasty and George. The area around the barn was set up like a October Fest with table and chairs, a DJ, refreshments, it was a great family friendly party. My niece was delighted she had run into school friends and off to the kid area she went. I decided I would have a drink, something that does not happen much since I was diagnosed. I sipped the cold J&B with extra water, watched the crowd, became covered in beads and it was so relaxing being with people again.
We left the inspection and off to a local burger spot we went to meet Anita. This was my first chance to meet one of the most amazing woman I have ever met. Anita was a colon cancer survivor of 80, a Lebanese and Mexican linage. She was charming and so full of life and fun you would have never guessed her age. Immediately I noticed how spiritually grounded she was and I started to admire her right away.
Later my sister and niece and I ventured on to Sunday afternoon shopping and we received a call! My sister had won and antique piggy bank at the float inspection filled with money! Yippee! What a day! We had gotten an invitation to the Polka Dots ball and another to Inca. We began our search for dresses and I bought one that very day. I was filled with excitement of a new life despite my grief, I knew I needed to keep busy and was amazed at the energy I had compared to all of these previous days since RCC.
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