blogging from Jen's computer because we have hit emergency computer status at the Stetler house. Jen is wonderful to let me borrow her very nice laptop tonight. We came home from vacation a week ago to find that my new Dell desktop had been zapped in a storm, along with our internet service. So, if I wasn't behind enough from work due to vacation...it's a complete mess. I have hours upon hours of work waiting for me in the office. I had a temporary set up going with Eric's computer last night, but his has now crashed as well. So, I'll blog. Hopefully Phil will save the day once again tomorrow and get Eric's working for me. Pray for my Dell!!! Phil is working hard to save it.
Anyway--vacation was wonderful. The beach is so relaxing and we managed to dodge all major hurricanes. The boys had a blast. They both loved the sand, Trey ate a steady diet of it. I loved the sand as well. Eric, come to find out, is a sand weenie. He was freaking out every time a little of it got on his towel. Highlights--a walk to the pier in the evening with the kids and my parents. Riley was the happiest I've ever seen him. He loved every minute of it. My birthday at Outrigger, my favorite Myrtle Beach restaurant. We celebrated a week early because I can't think of a better place to celebrate your 27th birthday. Playing May-I with my family. I could go on and on...a great week. Can't wait for next year!
Came home from vacation and got settled so we were ready for Jen to move in on Tuesday. It has been a privilege to be part of this journey with Jen. I know she is overwhelmed and dealing with a lot right now. I pray I can be a friend she needs during this transition. Riley thinks she's the best. She brought him bouncy balls and plays play dough with him. Today she got him the biggest pack of play dough I've ever seen.
September 8th has come and gone. It's always a weird day for me. September 7th, 1977 is my birthday. September 8th, 1977 my twin sister Kimberli Jean died. I grieve for a relationship I was never able to have with my sister. I never knew I was allowed to do that until an incredible professor in college helped me work through some of my grief. You hear a lot about the special bond between indentical twins, I feel that bond even though Kimberli is not here. This September 8th is rained all day, it seemed fitting, I felt pretty gloomy inside. But, I know I will see Kimberli some day. I think about that day often.
A big week this week. Riley starts preschool.
Looking forward to the weekend of September 25th. I'll be heading to Pittsburgh to see my best friend from college. Becky, I love you and I miss you!!!
happy belated birthday kerri! had i known, i would have had a card to you on time.
thanks for sharing our kimberli. i had no idea that you were a twin and that you have been grieving her loss. i'm sorry for you and i too grieve with you today. i'm glad you came across that prof who let you feel alright with being sad about losing a sister. its normal, its okay, its healthy, i promise.
hope to see you sometime really soon. i want to come hang out with you and jen some afternoon. i'll be in touch.
--kelli
Anonymous said...
9:50 AM
Mandy and I can't wait any longer to have dinner with you and Eric and the boys. When and where need to be resolved soon. We love you guys!
peterkevinson said...
12:02 PM
I missed you Kerri. So glad that you had a good time. It was good to hear your thoughts...I am sorry that I missed your birthday. Happy Birthday a little late....You have every right to miss your sister. WE do have that eternal hope...that is what I like to call it. I know you understand what I mean. Someday.....anyhow, love ya. Take care and enjoy your time with Becky!
Sara said...
7:59 PM