Yes, I know this is a little bit premature, but it’s ALMOST football time in Tennessee!!! I love football! UT football is my favorite, but I also like to follow the Colts and my beloved Cowboys. (Even though I am still upset about the whole T.O. thing…. How dare they do that to me!!)

This is a very emotional time for my family right now. Dad passed away in March. This weekend would have been Mom and Dad’s 46th wedding anniversary. I know that this must be very tough for Mom. She is quite the trooper and acts strong most of the time, but I know this is hard. If anyone is out there reading this, I ask that you please pray for her for the next few days. Dad always used to send her a dozen red roses for their anniversary. I am having an arrangement of multi-colored flowers delivered to her tomorrow from my family and my brother to acknowledge the anniversary. I will probably do that each year. My mom is such an incredible lady – She has always been my strength and my inspiration. I have always wanted to grow up to be just like her, and I hope that I have been successful. It hurts me deeply to know that she is hurting….

I really miss Dad. It seems that sometimes I make myself avoid thinking about him because it hurts. It still does not feel real that he is gone. Maybe I have not truly grieved as I should, but I’m just not sure how to go about it.

Gosh – I got deep again!