It has been 8 years since Chris died. That really isn't all that long but seems like an eternity to me. I was thrilled today that the UK Wildcats won their game against Florida to end their regular season 31-0. A perfect season with tournaments still to come. Oh how Chris would have loved this- he was definitely a True Blue Fan!
Yes, The UK Wildcats would have made him smile but so would having Allison and Meg here in Kentucky. It was a wonderful surprise to have them decide to give Kentucky a try. They both have jobs with the Scott County Schools and they bought a great house in Paris, KY. It is wonderful to have all of the girls "home."
It has taken her a bit longer than most but Emily will finish her schooling in May with an Associate's degree in Graphic Art. She has been diligent in working towards this degree. I am proud of her, and I know Chris would be too.
Chris's mom, Carolyn, turned 88 years old this past December. She plays bridge- weekly I think- and is thrilled to have her granddaughters nearby. We try to get Carolyn to slow down and to let us take care of some things but she will argue that she is healthy and strong and will do what she wants. I see so much of Chris when Carolyn argues that way. He wanted to do things by himself -when he could.
As for me well not much has changed. I'm still doing needlepoint and knitting and thrilled with all things technology related.
I sit here using my iPad and think about how much Chris would have enjoyed all the different ways we have to keep in touch with each other- FaceBook. Instagram, email, and, Twitter to name a few. Chris had so many friends spread far and wide and loved being in touch. The technology we have today would have made that so much easier for him.
I haven't kept writing this blog like I planned but sometime life just gets in the way. I think about Chris each and everyday and am comforted knowing that he is smiling down on us each and everyday.
