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

Saving Amy by Brantley Gilbert with lyrics on screen

Thanks Lauren for sharing this song.

I LOVE it --- And you....

Fix You...

Life is so funny sometimes. I am so completely full of mixed emotions these days. Saturday I almost stayed home by myself instead of going to a party hosted by a beautiful young couple who are about to be parents for the first time. I almost stayed home simply because of how bad it hurts seeing them have the life I have dreamt of for YEARS. How silly right!?! I could not be more thrilled for this little couple. They are so ready and so deserving.

Although seeing them and many of their friends living the life I want stings a bit, I am glad I went. And instead of crying private tears as I walk into my lonely home that evening I felt hopeful. I felt encouraged that one day I could be living that life I want so badly as well. And I am thankful to have great examples such as this couple to guide me in my journey. So congratulations T & D. I cannot wait to meet baby BOY (my guess) H!

In a nutshell – this healing process isn’t quick or easy but it does feel good.

With love,

The encouraged -Amy-