On the Road and Back

I packed in months and months of living into the 31 days of May. I had a couple trips already planned and then life stepped in as well.

I went on an extended week-end cruise to Mexico with friends to celebrate a couple of 40th birthdays. I traveled to Denver for my Sister's 40th birthday which was a big girl's week-end in the mountains. All in all, great times with great family and friends. I am very lucky to have such good people in my life.

Book-ending those activities were visits to MN. Late in April I learned my Dad's health was declining pretty rapidly. Last minute I flew to MN to see him. As anticipated, it turned out to be for the last time. When I was in Denver with my Sister's and Sister-In-Law, we got the call from my Brother that Dad had passed away. I will maybe write about his funeral and more lessons I've learned from another journey through death.

I was home a little more than 24 hours and I adopted a dog! Yes, I am crazy. I had gotten information on her before I left on all my travels. While I was away I decided if she was still available once I got back, I would adopt her if it seemed right. Well, I guess it was! Cookie is the new household addition. I will post a picture in another post.

It is good to be home but I miss my family after having seen them so much lately. All my adult life I've lived with those two opposite pulls so this is nothing new. Doesn't ever seem easier to deal with, but familiar.