Recently things have been a bit busy. I too have been a bit ill. some sort of sinus induced funk that has plagued me since tuesday of this week. Not fun. I seem to be largely over it now, and only have a slight cough every so often.
A while back emily had mentioned that she was off a couple of days and we could go to D.C. to visit family. I would have to get with my dad and see if he had time off. I called him once i got the ok for work, and got the time off for me. He said he had to do some legwork and see if he could get it off. Well last friday i learned he couldnt get the time off, and thus we didnt go to DC. I had a contingency though, it was to go see my grandfather in myrtle beach. This is in fact what we did do. We also went and did some christmas shopping while down at the beach.
I hadnt seen my grandfather since before thanksgiving of 2008. This is largely because of his wife, and my half sister. I've blogged about that situation previously. They remain dead to me as they did the day that the rift in the family had formed. Seeing my grandfather was great though. However, it also made me realize that he is starting to get older, and sadly starting to slow down. I felt bad for the things hes having to deal with in regards with my grandmother, and her commitment into the assisted living facility. It makes me realize how things in life are too short, and that you need to cherish every moment. I hope he enjoyed our visit, it wasn't long enough. It was especially nice to see him before christmas.
Today is christmas eve. Emily works tonight, and tomorrow. So we plan on opening our gifts tomorrow morning when she gets home. It should be very nice especially since we're going to do breakfast as well. I hate that she works nights though, and still wish she'd get off the night shift. All in time i hope. As 2011 comes to an end, i can hope for alot of things. I am thankful for what i have, and hope that everyone has a great Christmas and new year, and an even better 2012.
A while back emily had mentioned that she was off a couple of days and we could go to D.C. to visit family. I would have to get with my dad and see if he had time off. I called him once i got the ok for work, and got the time off for me. He said he had to do some legwork and see if he could get it off. Well last friday i learned he couldnt get the time off, and thus we didnt go to DC. I had a contingency though, it was to go see my grandfather in myrtle beach. This is in fact what we did do. We also went and did some christmas shopping while down at the beach.
I hadnt seen my grandfather since before thanksgiving of 2008. This is largely because of his wife, and my half sister. I've blogged about that situation previously. They remain dead to me as they did the day that the rift in the family had formed. Seeing my grandfather was great though. However, it also made me realize that he is starting to get older, and sadly starting to slow down. I felt bad for the things hes having to deal with in regards with my grandmother, and her commitment into the assisted living facility. It makes me realize how things in life are too short, and that you need to cherish every moment. I hope he enjoyed our visit, it wasn't long enough. It was especially nice to see him before christmas.
Today is christmas eve. Emily works tonight, and tomorrow. So we plan on opening our gifts tomorrow morning when she gets home. It should be very nice especially since we're going to do breakfast as well. I hate that she works nights though, and still wish she'd get off the night shift. All in time i hope. As 2011 comes to an end, i can hope for alot of things. I am thankful for what i have, and hope that everyone has a great Christmas and new year, and an even better 2012.
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