Palm Sunday

Myself, Alyssa and Charlie are fortunate to share the Albert Easter holiday today. It however will be difficult because Jim and I would typically host Easter ourselves. I look forward to being with Paul, Alice, Karen, Jamie, Heather, Doug and Cristy. They will always be my family and that will never change.

As much as I miss Jim and will always love him for everything he has been and what he also meant to everyone else. He will be with us today, as hard as this is.

Thought Provoking...

I can tell all of you (and you already know) that Jim has had such an impact on my life and I can only hope that I had done the same for him. Since we have been together, he has made me a better person as far as being in a decent and solid relationship.

I will always be in love with Jim and no one else will ever be better suited for me than Jim. I also know that Jim along with my other relatives that I have loved and lost will continue to watch over me and also those that remain here with me.

We will watch, care and love each other forever.

Fond Memories....

I will continue to add to this blog because certain things I have remembered that are laughable about Jim and his funny way of approaching me quite some time ago, are worth every moment (before we were together):

One of his questions had been, How I felt that a roll of toilet paper was to be over or under. (I guess this was his way of factoring compatibility)

In the beginning, he had e-mailed many romantic letters to me that I have never gotten rid of, because I knew that a relationship may develop.

Something I Have Really Never Done.....

My daughter Alyssa, her husband Charlie and myself were going to only go to dinner as a late birthday present for Charlie (this past Sunday). However, I received a call that morning from them to see if I wanted to go Hollywood Casino and I said sure why not. (not something I plan on making a habit of)

So we ventured up there and I had basically no clue what I was doing and the first slot machine I sat down I hit, needless to say I was shocked and then I hit it a second time.

At least I pretty much knew when to stop as tempting as it is to continue, but we had a good time and that is what mattered the most.

Everyone have a good one.

Beautiful Day

This is just the type of day that Jim would have enjoyed, but I know that he is from a different perspective. He would have wanted to go for a bike ride or a walk. He always enjoyed a pleasant day with an abundance of sunshine.

I will always feel his hand in mine when I do take walks or side by side on the bikes. I remember we began to play tennis together, he didn't realize the competition would be tough (although I couldn't beat his serve).

We will always be so well-matched for so many reasons and the love and respect that I have for him will live on forever.

My Take on Christmas 2009

Since things were somewhat difficult we chose not to get a Christmas tree and use the Christmas Ladder (that belonged to Jim's grandfather). Sometimes I think things happen for a reason, I mean this in the sense that it was supposed to be that way, something that he loved very much.

The weather at this time was also not very cooperative, but we managed to get to Myerstown to be with Jim's family even though we were slightly late.

It may seem strange talking of Christmas, but I am trying to take into account some strange nuances that tend to occur.

Good Morning

After taking into consideration how much this blog meant to Jim and the others who have read it, I am going to try and maintain it the best that I can. What I would like others to consider doing is writing in the comments, either the stories they have of times spent with Jim or the impact he has made in life.

I can personally tell you (and everyone probably already knows this) he had a big a heart and truly cared about those that surrounded him.

Please tolerate me as I try and get over the hurt of his passing (as all of us are), all I know is will try and continue to make him proud of having had been married to me.

Also, Happy St. Patricks Day