I'm Back

This is going to be a quick little post to tell you that I'm back home in Michigan. I'm so sorry that I didn't' post more when I was there, but I was really busy and wanted to spend as much time with my friends as I could. I PROMISE now that I'm home I will post more often. This blog is such a form of "therapy" for me and I always feel so much better after I have posted my thoughts.

I had a wonderful time while I was in Ohio. I actually ended up staying for a few days longer than I had originally planned. I didn't really have anything that I needed to get back for and figured we were all having such a good time that I would stay for a few extra days. I was in Youngstown for one day shy of two weeks. I really can't remember the last time I have laughed that hard or that often. I believe I laughed every single day that I was there, many days there was lots and lots of laughter.

I split my nights between my friends Jennie and Lora. We all just hung out and tried to spend as much time together as we could. The three of us hung out together a few different times with the kids and then I spent "alone" time with each Lora and Jenny as well. (more on that in tomorrows post) They are the best friends that anyone could ask for. During my time there I also got to hang out with their families. Jennie and 3 boys and Lora has 1 and I love those 4 little boys like they were my own, so it was great to spend time with them as well.

While I was in town I also got to spend time with "T". The two of us really had a great time and we got to spend a lot of time with each other. We talked, went shopping, went out to eat and just spent time getting to know each other better. We really enjoyed each other's company and spending time with each other. For now we are taking it one day at a time and see what happens, but we had a great time with each other.

(Some of you have been asking me if "T" is the one Coach that I have talked about before on my blog. The answer is no "T" is not any of the Coaches that I have talked about or that I remain friends with. How I know "T" will remain a mystery...at least for now. However "T" is a great guy and we did have a lot of fun together while I was in town.)

The day before I left I also got to spend some time with some of the Coach's that I have remained close with. It was so nice to see all of 'my guys'. That entire coaching staff means so much to me, but it was really great to see the three coach's that have meant so much to me since Shawn has been gone. I also got to talk to the Head Coach for a few minutes. He shared some information with me that just amazed me. I will be saving this information for another post in a day or so. I was so touched and humbled by what he said I want to share it with all of you.

So in a nutshell I had lots and lots of fun on this visit to Youngstown. I really don't think I have laughed so hard in my life and I know for sure I have not laughed like that since Shawn has died. It was great to be back 'home' and spend time with my friends. It was nice to be back in Youngstown and have a few reminders of my old life. Even though the biggest and best part of my life in Youngstown wasn't there it was great to be able to spend quality time with my friends and to feel some of my 'old' life. However, I also know that Shawn was with me as he always is! There was many reminders of Shawn throughout my visit and many times when we talked about him. It was good to be in Youngstown and to feel Shawn with me while I was there. Even though most of my trip was fun, I did have a few different teary moments and moments where I missed and wanted Shawn, but as always I got through those with my friends.

I had a lot of fun and I really did enjoy myself. I think this trip was what I needed. It felt good to laugh, to be with my friends and to be happy again. I'm glad that I went and I'm glad that I was able to stay for a longer amount of time. I'm looking forward to my next trip and I can't wait to laugh again the next time.

I already have another post started fro tomorrow. So I assure you it will be there. I just wanted to say "Hi" and that I'm back home. I also wanted to say thank you for all the people who sent me emails while I was gone asking me if I was ok. You guys are the best, thank you for being so thoughtful to think of me. And as always thank you for reading my blog, following my life and leaving me such wonderful comments. My readers really are the best and you have all helped me more than you know.

More to come tomorrow...