Remember me?

I took my hunny to dinner yesterday and rented Little Fockers to watch. I take Keith out every year on June 10th and on July 1st in memory of his brother, Brian who passed away ten years ago yesterday in an accident. July 1st is Brian's birthday.  Being with a man who shows little emotion and doesn't talk a whole lot I feel this is a nice gesture for him because he wouldn't do it  for himself. So, we have a tradition and I know he appreciates it and he can take some extra time and have a nice night out and all he has to do is pick where to eat and reflect on his brother. So, he picked Mama Fu's (he loves them I don't but no complaining today:) ). Watched the movie and shared a bottle of the yummy wine we got from the vineyards in New York last month. In between dinner and the movie Keith went to Cabela's and I took a nap. We had met at dinner because I went from work and he from home. Anyways, he returned with the biggest smile and said he got Ruthy (our coonhound) a present. He got her this awesome duck toy that shoots in the air and she chases it and brings it back to him. They were playing and having a great time. Butch (our pug) eventually joined in after Ruthy got tired. I sat on the porch and watched them all play and I just love to see Keith smile and have fun. He loved it, I loved it and so did the dogs. It was wonderful. Brings you back to the fact that it truly is the simple things in life that matter and you remember.

A dear friend had her son yesterday. I can't wait to meet him! However, he's in the NICU due to breathing problems. Prayers and love being sent their way. Baby and mommy are doing well per her reports and the  baby is getting stronger. Thank God. There's an old saying that out of death comes life and now with Keith and I's tradition on this sad day there is celebration for a new life and future.

I wish I could have met Brian but he passed away soon before I met Keith. But, I hear stories of nothing but love and adoration for this forever young man from their family and friends. He was taken too soon but made a big impact on loved ones. It makes me want to do better so that when I pass away people will remember me with smiles and stories of love and laughter.