The weekend

Busy weekend, my Love...

Bernice and I went antiquing on Saturday (including that old shop where you saw a ghost that time). I found the most wonderful ship's trunk for you. It's extremely heavy and painted in blue-gray marine grade paint. It would be perfect for your boots and other rugged gear. I hope they still have it when I call back. I also found a huge store that sells diecast models...mostly Fluegzeuge! They have several Corgi models that I think I could actually move in the store. They also have all the Postage Stamp planes. The trick is selecting the ones with the most profit margin without giving away the fact that I'm trying to sell them myself. ;)

And the even better news? I have a new car! Pat and Jeanette brought it home to me last night. It's beautiful. Reminds me something of the Alero...even similar in color. I'm staying at Bernice's tonight and going into work with her tomorrow. I can take care of the tag and registration, and I can also pay a visit to most of your friends at the county. I'm hoping I can stop in to see Bob Ervin too. Bernice is going to see if she can find out when they make the hiring decisions for the Sheriff's Department so I can have some idea when to expect a letter.

Dad and I went to see the boys today. We took Eddie home to Mike and brought a bunch of their belongings and clothes to them. I gave Sean many of your books, including Mysterious Sea Stories and a lot of your military and aviation books. I'm sure that's all right with you. Both of the boys love your books. I also gave them many of the DVDs and videos. They wanted Conspiracy but I couldn't bring myself to part with that one.

It was difficult seeing the boys. They are coping very well (at least they put on that much of a front...but I know how strong they are and I know they'll make it through). Mike asked me if I was doing okay and I nodded. I could barely speak. Of course I couldn't say that I wasn't, and I didn't want to cry in front of them. Dad broke down while he was talking with them. We were both upset for part of the ride back. I gave my card to someone at the Circle K in Okeechobee hoping that she would get it to that guy we usually talk with on Sundays. I couldn't remember his name, so hopefully she gives it to the right person. It was a hard time.

It was so good to get back up north and see Bernice. We had dinner at Denny's (Grand Slam with eggs over hard, a biscuit, hash browns with sauteed onions, and sausage links...and a chocolate shake), and now I'm at her place and she's making me tea and ice cream.

I miss you so much, Love. Will I ever be okay?

Please be out there, watching over me. Please give me a sign.

I adore you. And I always will.