Is it me

or is this year going too fast. I can't believe it is the end of June already. It probably hasn't helped that that weather has been unseasonable. Seems like it should only be April. Oh well . . .

Happy Birthday Blane!

Happy Birthday to my brother-in-law Blane! I wish you all the best for a great year. Elijah and I hope to see you soon!

Orange Belt

Elijah belt tested today and now has an Orange Belt! It is amazing to watch how far he has come. I'm so proud of him!

Fishy

Poor Fishy left us today. He had a nice porcelin bowl funeral. Elijah took it much better than I thought. We had him 3 1/2 years -- not too bad. The internet said most live 2 years.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all he dads out there. I hope your day is great!

In Loving Memory

I found out that Gary's Uncle Ray passed away on June 12. He was not ill, so his passing was quick. He had been married to Gary's Aunt Delores for 62 years. There's a memorial service tonight. I did not know him well, but he was always very kind. Peace be with you.

School's Out

One school year is done! Elijah is very excited to be on Summer break. It's hard to believe how fast that year went by!

Why?

I was speaking with a dear friend who was telling about some family issues. Without hashing out all the details, a relative posted some very mean and hateful comments about my friend on one of these networking websites. Why would someone do that? I wouldn't do that to a total stranger, let alone a member of family. No matter how much I may get mad or irriated with my family, I would never dream of bringing other people into it. I would not make false accusations or wish them ill will. I just don't get it. It makes me sad. I guess I'm down this week. "Fishy", Father Jack, this. I need a laugh.

Conflicted

So I found out today that Father Jack is being moved to another parish. Mind you I haven't been to St Mary's in quite awhile (we changed parishes because of Elijah's school). I guess it is bothering more than I thought it would. I have always adored him and how he puts things in perspective. I think of all those appointments with him while Gary and I were doing our marriage preparation. He and Gary clicked and anyone that knows Gary, knows that he was not exactly on the pro-catholic circuit. After we were married, it was Gary that was asking if we were going to church. It was Father Jack that turned Gary around. This man was the officiant at one of the happiest days of my life and the saddest. He baptized my son. Now he's going to another parish, where I don't think I will see him again. I pray that our paths will cross again.

Sorry for the Silence

I guess I haven't had much on my mind because I've been struggling over what to write lately. Looks like "Fishy" may not be with us much longer. I'm not sure how to let Elijah know. Sometimes he overthinks things, so I think I'll wait until it happens, otherwise he may keep visiting the fishbowl wondering when and worrying about it. Crazy how I'm worried about how he will take a fish dying.

Race for the Cure

Today was the Race for the Cure event downtown. My thrid time particpating. What made this year special was my mom participating too. It is such a moving experience and to be there with a survior makes it even more special. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my dear Aunt Linda Gail. Sorry, I know you hate it, but that is what I know and love you as! I wish you all the best and I love you!

Congratulations and Welcome!

Two of my nieces recently made their fist communion. I feel privledged to be a part of their special day and to see them grow in their relationship with God. It makes me think of when Elijah's day will be here and how soon it will be.

If you can, please do

I received the TKE magazine recently. It had the TKE Foundation report in it. It looks like we are about $1,500 away from Gary's scholarship reaching the minimum amount to start awarding to college students. If you feel like donating, please do. All donations are 100% tax deductible. You can give as little at $10.00 and can make a donation online or by mail. Online, choose "Chapter Scholarship Funds". There is a spot to make a notation - reference "Gary Dysarz Memorial Scholarship - Rho Tau Chapter". All online donations give you a receipt that you can print for tax records. If you are not comfortable donating online, you can mail in a donation to the following address:

TKE Educational Foundation
8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Make the same reference as online: "Gary Dysarz Memorial Scholarship - Rho Tau Chapter"

I greatly appreciate any donation you are able to make. I also understand if you are not in a position to make a donation at this time. I started this scholarship shortly after Gary passed and have been waiting awhile to see it mature and be awarded.

Another May Birthday Wish

Happy birthday to Keith. I hope your day is great.

Congratulations Andrew & David!

Congratulations to my nephews Andrew & David. They earned their black belts in karate. Their dojo had a very nice dinner and presentation for family and friends to be apart of. I'm very proud of both of them.

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there. I hope all have a nice day filled with everything that makes you happy.

The Little Man

As much as it makes me sad to write it, my little man is growing up! He's almost done with his first official school year. He went to the dentist on Saturday and was such a grown up -- he got x-rays, he's starting to get a loose tooth, and he let me put sealants on the two adult molars he has. A big change from a year ago!

Also, the big news . . . he joined the Cub Scouts! He'll be a Tiger Cub in the fall. Today we went and got his shirt and baseball hat. He looks so grown up!

The Latest

Well, I picked up my car today. Other than it stinking like sealant (whatever they used to instal it was a very strong chemical. I ended up cracking the windows in the rain to get fresh air on the way home. As I was leaving the dealership, I hear "don't forget about that survey." Oh, I won't forget about the survey and the time wasted on Monday, and the overall experience I had. I can't wait for that survey to come!

Frustration, Part 5

Today I had a call that my radio is on back order and it will take 1-2 weeks to get it and to come and get the car. Good thing I was in a meeting and didn't get that message right away. By the time I listened to that message and was steaming mad, the next message was from the service rep saying that they were able to order direct from the manufactuer and will have a new radio in on Friday. Another night with the loaner, feeling like I'm sitting on the ground and getting 22.8 MPG.