Anyone Else??

A couple of weeks ago, Porter had bacterial pneumonia.

Approximately not long after, Gigi got sick.

Last Friday night, I started to feel real sick.

I'm a strep carrier, and I was positive I had strep.

I went on antibiotics immediately.

Tuesday, I felt WAY worse.

Like, bad.

Yesterday at work, I wanted to just kill over.

Today I am at work with zero makeup on, in my pajamas (literally), coughing up a dang lung with the biggest headache.

PS, I am not a good sick patient.

I'm a sassy, brassy baby.

Sorry, Burke.

He's the real MVP.

Anywho, you better believe I'm still getting on that Delta airplane tomorrow morning to go to St. Louis for a weekend of Dodgers vs. Cardinals baseball.

 

Small Things

Burke sent me a picture of a handwritten note from a client.

He had told me about this gentleman the night before.

He's an elderly gentleman who is very organized, independent, and proactive.

Burke really enjoyed his conversation and his feisty personality.

Burke is so good with literally anyone and everyone.

When I saw that this man took time to write him a note and deliver it to him at the dealership, I was full of gratitude.

It meant a lot to Burke.

My new(ish) boss bought me a gift for Administrative Professionals Day.

It reminded me of my Becky Beck.

I'm somewhat obsessed with it.

If you don't know my Becky Beck and her "Drop the Cactus" life coach series... look into it!!

 

Tyler Graduates Police Academy

Tyler graduated from the UVU Police Academy on Friday evening.

He was a great ceremony.

Several graduating cadets were in attendance.

Aria and Hendrix were especially proud of their daddy.

 

Dad Smith's Funeral

Dad Smith's viewing and graveside service was on Saturday.

Take a minute and look at those flowers!

They were so gorgeous. Bright and tropical just like I like them!!

He looked peaceful, which is all you can ever hope for when seeing a loved one in a casket.

Sweet Burke.

I love this man.

He, and his siblings, were amazing.

Burke is going through the whole phone book worth of emotions.

Burke & his siblings with his stepmom, Shawn.

Obviously missing Justin, who passed away last year.

Cooper, Porter, Suzanne, Bubba, Burke & I, Aria & Hendrix, Rian, and Ryker.

The surviving brothers and the oldest boy of each surviving brother were the pallbearers.

It was a beautiful day to lay his body to rest.

 

Nailed It

Burke and I went yesterday to see the girls... and Michael.

We both got pedicures.

Burke got a manicure and I got my nails redone.

They are all prepped and ready to shine like a bunch of diamonds for our trip to St. Louis next weekend!
My Tina NAILED it!

Also, I just looked at the weather forecast for next weekend.

 I should not have done that.

I am crossing my finger, toes, and eyes that the weather forecast will change!

 

Obituary

I am grateful that Burke, and his brothers, were able to meet with other family members yesterday to prepare the obituary for his dad.

We will lay his body to rest on Saturday.

Obituary

See You Later

This picture was sent to us of Burke's dad yesterday morning.

I was so happy to see this picture.

He looked so coherent, even happy!

The hospice nurses had just bathed him and he looked comfortable.

Dad passed away this morning at 12:45.

We pray he was at peace and comfortable.

I'm grateful that Burke was able to see him and talk to him a few times over the last month.

As were his brothers.

Death is a strange thing.

We all know it's coming.

It happens to every single one of us.

Yet, it still stops us in our tracks.

It's a bit startling, even when we know it's coming.

We'll see you later, Dad.