Life Goes On

Today we grieved.
Christine went to Seminary and then came home.  She just couldn't go to school. 
Thank you to everyone who has called, commented, facebooked, texted, sent cards.  It almost sounds funny typing all of that--she was a dog after all--but Darla was a trend setter and loved by more than just our family.

When we got her, the trend in our neighborhood and ward was big dogs.  Especially Golden Retrievers.  She started the trend for the little house/lap dog.  More people were so impressed with her that it influenced their decision in choosing a dog.  Thank you for letting us know that through your conversations with us today!

Shaun took Christine with him to swim and lay out at Nathan's next door.  Nathan gets married a week from today.  He and Shaun have been best friends since they were 7 and 8 years old.  They are trying to do as much together now before the big day arrives!  Chris and Shaun both got a pretty good case of sunburn.  Dang it.  It was her first time out in the sun this season and she didn't sunscreen.  She usually tans pretty well, but I'm afraid this one will peel.

Duff and I had our appointments with our new doctor under our new insurance plan.  Not crazy about the set up, but it's just different than I'm used to.  The Dr. was very nice and I liked him.  He took us both in at the same time.  That was a first!  And I liked it.  Still not sure yet if I will switch over my gynocologist. 

We were both due for a tetanus shot.  It's not just a tetanus shot anymore.  It also includes pertussis since whooping cough is making a come back.  (Please people--immunize your children!) I can't remember the last time I had a shot.  I have to admit, I was feeling like a wimp.  The nurse came in and I was preparing for the initial stick when she told me it was all done.  What?  I didn't even feel anything.  Wow.  She is a good shot giver!  So I watched her give Duff his shot.  He didn't feel it either.  She softly pinches up the skin and muscle and then sticks it.  Whatever works!  And this did.  But my arm is killing me tonight.  Big time.  I can hardly move it!

Adrianne has been an angel this week.  Quietly filling in and taking over during the Darla crisis.  Tonight she made lasagne and it hit the spot for all of us.  She's made sure we are all doing ok.  Then we watched 20/20.  They did a show on Stephanie Nielson and the plane crash she and her husband were in.  They did a good job covering it.  I kind of wished they would have talked about their faith more, but I guess people will learn about it as they familiarize themselves more intimately with their story.

Christine cried herself to sleep again tonight.  On the couch.  I didn't have the heart to wake her up.  I just made sure I covered her up good and kissed her moist, salty cheeks.

Everyday will get a little bit better.