No, I'm not in need of rescue--S.O.S. is Squadron Officer School and that's to where I'm en route. S.O.S. is part of my professional military education; one of those blocks that I have to fill. I will be filling it for the next 5 weeks in Montgomery, AL, and that means being away from my family.
As for my family...all is well with the baby; he's cooing and smiling and looks so much like his big brother. Aiden is doing well too, with the exception of the occasional mishap at school. We all went bowling last week and had a fun time. I took pictures, but I'm sure you know me well enough to know that I was again a slacker and didn't post anything. Perhaps I'll make it up to you when I have some spare time in the next several weeks. And may the Lord be with Vanessa as she has to, once again, be a single parent.
I stopped in at Holiday Inn Express for the night and should probably get to sleep so I'm well rested for the remainder of my drive tomorrow.
Feeling smarter already,
Marty
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Funerals and Losing Sleep
…that about sums up my past week. My mom called me at work to tell me the bad news. Then I called my wife who had just spoken to her mom and found out more bad news. All this bad news meant a trip to Oklahoma.
I found out last Monday that my “grandmother” passed away (she was like a grandmother to me). My mom and her daughters grew up together and I called her Grandma Shoemaker for as long as I can remember. I remember most swimming at her house with my quasi-cousins (all extended family) and cleaning the pool at the beginning of summer. Grandma also came to every important event in my life that was feasible for her to attend. And when she wasn’t able, I knew she had wanted to and often sent her love. I was glad I was able to attend her funeral. I find myself regretting not spending more time with this wonderful woman. Rest in Peace Grandma.
My second phone call revealed that my wife’s grandmother, who was 91, was not doing well and would likely pass away within a few days. Vanessa is very close to her family and we thought it important for her to spend time with them during this dark hour. After our initial stop in Oklahoma, we made the trip further north to Kansas so Vanessa and her mother could say good-bye. Vanessa and I returned to OK for a couple of days until her grandmother passed yesterday then she and her dad rejoined her mother for the memorial service this evening. I wish them all safe travels through the increasingly inclement weather. Farewell MaryEllen and thank you for the Chicken Dance at Heather and John’s wedding.
Now it’s off to another night tending to Ethan’s late night feedings alone and losing more sleep. I will try to update with some Aiden and Ethan pictures when we return home Thursday evening.
Sleep tight,
Marty
I found out last Monday that my “grandmother” passed away (she was like a grandmother to me). My mom and her daughters grew up together and I called her Grandma Shoemaker for as long as I can remember. I remember most swimming at her house with my quasi-cousins (all extended family) and cleaning the pool at the beginning of summer. Grandma also came to every important event in my life that was feasible for her to attend. And when she wasn’t able, I knew she had wanted to and often sent her love. I was glad I was able to attend her funeral. I find myself regretting not spending more time with this wonderful woman. Rest in Peace Grandma.
My second phone call revealed that my wife’s grandmother, who was 91, was not doing well and would likely pass away within a few days. Vanessa is very close to her family and we thought it important for her to spend time with them during this dark hour. After our initial stop in Oklahoma, we made the trip further north to Kansas so Vanessa and her mother could say good-bye. Vanessa and I returned to OK for a couple of days until her grandmother passed yesterday then she and her dad rejoined her mother for the memorial service this evening. I wish them all safe travels through the increasingly inclement weather. Farewell MaryEllen and thank you for the Chicken Dance at Heather and John’s wedding.
Now it’s off to another night tending to Ethan’s late night feedings alone and losing more sleep. I will try to update with some Aiden and Ethan pictures when we return home Thursday evening.
Sleep tight,
Marty
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