Funny how a melody sounds like a memory...

Hey Y'all,

Hope things are good with you.

Between my non-stop work schedule and my insomnia I'm kicking my own ass these days.

I haven't had much time to compile many thoughts into anything that would even resemble an entry worthy of posting.

I am still working on a follow-up to the golf outing. I took at little racing vacation (as noted here) and then Josh took a much deserved trip to Florida. So as soon as he and I nail down all the final numbers, I'll be sure and get the details posted. Stay tuned for that!

I cannot help but to think about what I would be doing this weekend for what would have/should have been David's 35th birthday. I remember his 30th like it was yesterday. I was SO excited for him. I always looked for any and all reasons to make him feel special. And I am so thrilled I had the opportunity to do just that so many times. I now fully accept that it wasn't in the cards for him to live out a nice long and happy life with me until we were "blue hairs" and drift off into the sunset together. I still don't have to like it, but accepting it has helped carrying on without him much easier. Healing is a wonderful feeling. Would I change things??? Hell yes, in a heartbeat. But changing his death isn't an option. Living a life he wanted for me is, and this is just what I am doing.

But today - this weekend - I honor him.

Just the way I like to remember him best. HEALTHY…

Happy 35th love.

David Dearinger

8/20/1976 ~ 3/12/2010

Have a great weekend all.

Enjoy a Bud Light or 12 for ^^him^^. He’d like that…

Amy

A weekend for the memory books…

Hey Y’all.

I hope you all are doing well.

Sorry for the break in blogging. I’ve just been too busy to sit down and compose anything worth reading. As a matter of fact… I’m still struggling to come up with the words to do the past month justice.

(Stay tuned for a write up of The David Dearinger Memorial, Swinging for Sarcoma Charity Golf Outing).

So --- how about what’s freshest on my brain???

I got to spend this last weekend with my sister, Lauren.

And it was FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!

Lauren’s studly boyfriend is in The National Guard.

Tyler is training to serve our country now (Thank you Tyler!!!), and Lauren is missing him terribly. Relating to that feeling 110% I decided that she and I should get away on our first ever girl trip. Lauren decided (no lie) that she’d like to FINALLY check out this NASCAR thing since I’ve made a huge deal over it for most of her life. The next thing I knew we were INDY bound baby!

(Rooting on the #2 truck and car)

As you can see – she fit right in. Her Facebook status was this after just one day’s worth: My sister managed to do it… I love this racin’ stuff. Just like her love of tall men – she’s just like me in many ways. I’m so proud! ;)

We met the nicest Hoosiers while we were there. We tailgated with them both days. They were so kind. They even kept us well fed. I love NASCAR! You can only find people that kind in this sport! Thanks again guys!!!

After mentioning that we were 9.5 years apart, one of then asked which one of us were older! WOW did that make me feel good! REAL GOOD!

Then I caught myself gawking at this smokin’ hot driver, Brian Scott.

Yeah – he’s 23. Now I feel old again. WOOPS! Nice though right!

I cannot figure why I am drawn to the drivers with the worst luck. Maybe it’s because I can relate so well? Anyway, Brian and my longtime fav Elliott Sadler both are well known for their bad luck. You know, like this…

This is E.S. hovering over his freshly wrecked car after his qualifying attempt. He more than made up for it during the race only to have his bad luck strike again right at the end. As Dave would say, “Ain’t that the kick in the dick!” Yep honey, it sure is. Dave used to say all the time that Elliott (being also his favorite driver) had his luck --- none at all. Still holding true to that… Maybe next time!?! Here is hoping!!!!

Anyway, after a amazing weekend away at the races with my sister I am back home to reality. =/ Blahhh!!! Lauren says she is ready to go again though! Anybody up for a road trip to Bristol, TN at the end of the month? ;) We are!

Have a good one all!

Amy