countdown!

The feelings of losing my Mom are still strong. I still breakdown and still feel the huge gap in my life. I have talked to a few people here at BCHS and it helps. In particular, Dr. Roger Duke stops by in the mornings sometimes. He is a professor of religion and a minister. He has some good insights and has also lost his parents. One thing that changed is the "comfort zone" parents continue to provide even when we are adults. To wit, if things get so bad, job-wise, relationship-wise or otherwise, when all else fails, I knew I could always go home to Mom. Now that is gone. I guess I could always go the my Dad's homestead. Dad has my sister (1/2) and one of my brothers (1/2) living in front and behind him in mobile homes. I it came down to push/shove, I expect he could squeeze in a small trailer for me there. He lives on Gearheart Rd. and owns quite of bid of the land around it. Not rich mind you, but does have land, which is a very valuable commodity in eastern KY. Lot's of kids grow up, get married, have kids and get no farther from home than a trailer in the back yard.

Anyway, the comfort zone my Mom provided died with her. She was a good friend to me also, even though we fought a lot. I wish she had been able to relax a bit and let me help her some, but she always thought she was imposing to ask for help and would rather help others. She would either take care of herself or else, I guess.

Weekend upon us again. SC vs Fla, UT vs Memphis, Bama vs LSU and several other good games tomorrow and Monday nite, the COWBOYS vs EAGLES game. Of course, I have 8am, 12pm and 2 pm classes tomorrow, so I will be right back here until 4 or so.

Have a great weekend y'all

Good day!