Sharing meals is fun!

I've been so blessed this week to be able to see people I've not seen in years and share a meal with those who are important to me.

It's been awesome, surreal, yet exhausting.

I brought it on myself because I wanted to spend quality time with so many folks.

The spinning wheel began with my Aunt and I skipping out to dinner at Maggianos. What a great deal. You buy a meal and get a 2nd one for free to take home for the next day. Well my Aunt, who eats like a bird, pretty much had her meals lined up for the rest of the week. Me, not so much but I did ok!

I saw my nephew and his roommate, even though for a fleeting moment! It made my night!

I shared a cocktail with one of my dearest friends who I don't see as much as I'd like but I hope she certainly knows she is near and dear to my heart. Honestly, Monina is now one of our medical contacts so I do see her more than I'm used to as she brings guests into the station for various shows!

I also met in my neck of the woods with another contact of mine who I speak with on the phone but have not seen in eons. Susan and I really had a wonderful evening catching up, just sharing information, and exchanging thoughts away from beepers or cell phones, if only for a little while!

I actually met one of my facebook friends for the first time, though we've spoken on the phone and in message form. Alexis and one of her friends met me at the Indians' game. Honestly, it was like we'd known each other all of our lives. What a nice treat to make a few new friends!


And the grand finale puts a huge smile on my face. I met an old friend of mine for dinner and then a movie. Kathy and I were interns at WEWS 25 years ago. I can not believe we have maintained our friendship, but we have! And, again, it was like we picked up where we left off without skipping a beat! What a fantastic evening catching up, sharing very deep thoughts & life experiences.

We talked all night long. Even after the movie, we stood in the parking lot still yakking!


I am very lucky and blessed to be surrounded by friends.

At times I don't believe I have a bf or even a bff, but maybe one day that will come.

For now, I just thank God for the memories and the people he has put into my life over the years. I'm one lucky girl.

Play Ball!

I was determined to make Opening Day the perfect day --win or lose!

I began the day by attending early morning Mass, scheduled for Mom!

What a better way to honor her and start the day, Opening Day, then by celebrating Mass.

No work.

A beautiful day weather-wise.

Spending the day at my 'home away from home.'

And sharing "Opening Day" festivities with two very good friends.

I knew Mom would be on hand--but I could not have asked for two better people to spend the day with --on this very emotional day.

This is the 1st Opening Day I've been to without Mom. Honestly, the game is secondary to the spring of emotions that flushed through my body all day long.

Surreal.

I took a rapid, which Mom and I have not been able to do for years.

The whole family used to take the rapid to the Indians, Cavs, and Rockers Games all the time. But in recent years, not even an option.

I had to drop off a package at the Indians' Executive Offices, and saw, yet another dear friend who works the front desk.

What a treat to see 'old friends.'

Not even to our seats yet, Bob, our usher, greeted us with a huge hug and escorted us to our seats.

It's like God planned out the day perfectly knowing it was not going to be an easy one --but he cushioned it from start to finish with a whole lotta love!

Seeing Sandy Alomar, and just being back at Progressive Field for the start of baseball season brought tears to my eyes....

The outcome may not have been to our liking, but the experience was amazing!