Wow.  I looked at my last post and noticed all the times I transposed letters.  I don’t know why that happens so much.  Maybe I’m thinking faster than I can type or am just tired.  Who knows?  I’m typing my posts in word for now and then copying and pasting them. 

The weekend was good.  I got a half hour walk in yesterday.  It was chilly enough that my ears kind of hurt when I was done, but it felt lovely to be out there walking.  Amazing when near mid 40s feels warm and inviting!

Saturday night, I ended up going out to a Beef N Beer.  (I’m finding out that the whole world does not know what this is…. It is a fund-raiser.  You pay one price and are supposed to be able to drink the beer you want and eat as much roast beef as you want.)  Liam’s former room-mates’ family were the beneficiaries.  I think they did not have life insurance on Chris when he died and the funeral expenses were difficult.  There may be a foundation set up in Chris’ name as well.  Hopefully I will have more info on that soon.  Liam had told me about the event Friday night.  He also said if I wanted to go to let him know and he would ride up with me. 

I got to meet Chris and Dan’s family.  They are very sweet people and think highly of Liam.  Small world – the boys’ step mom also works for the IU.  (the special ed agency I work for)  A woman who had a son on Liam’s baseball team eons ago and her husband were there - it was nice to see them.  I saw a lot of Liam’s buddies that all grew up together. As goofy as they all were/are they all looked good and are doing well.  The bar was packed… which I hope really helps the family. 

So many came up and commented about how neat a “kid” Liam is.  (He’s almost 23)  Many are concerned with how he is fairing after having found Chris.  As far as I can tell, Liam is ok.  He doesn’t really talk that much or in depth with me.  I think much of the time, he doesn’t want to upset or worry me. I appreciate that, but can listen. 

He and I talked about some things.  He really seems to appreciate all the things we all got through together and even seems to understand all the times I was “up his butt” as he says when he was a teen.  We touched on a lot of things -  most were basically how much we care for each other and how we appreciate the things we have done for each other.  He’s concerned about his siblings and wants to spend time with them and help when he can.  If Liam keeps working so hard and saving he should be able to finally get a car again and start back in electrical work. 

Eddie and I ended up having a discussion last night, too.  He has been out a lot and sometimes forgets to call or let me know what’s going on.  That lead to me not knowing where he was overnight Saturday into Sunday and I kind of blasted him when he finally got home.  We both got some things out that needed to be said.  It comes down to that Eddie is a bit afraid of “growing up” and does goofy/stupid stuff when that really hits.  My gosh, does being 17 seem that scary?  It does sometimes, apparently.  Guess I’m too old to remember. 

Today was the first day for “spring” sports season practices.  The Spring is in quotation marks because I have often slipped on ice on the ground or been standing in a snow storm during these practices.  March is notorious for weird weather.  Today was lovely.  It was in the 60s, clear and if it weren’t for the wind it would have been down right balmy.  One of the deaf students is joining track.  It’s kind of hard for a kid to start a new sport as a junior – I give the kid a lot of credit.   I worked with the team about 3 other times, but it has been a while.  The head coach and jumping coaches are the same.  It was like seeing old friends.  I hope the weather holds as long as possible.  I know full well though that we may be standing in snow as soon as next week.  For now, I’ll take the clear, warm days whenever possible and enjoy them. 

Wierd... I know I am way sensitive to noticing when a motorcycle goes past.  I swear I might have seen Jerry ride past the house today.  Then again.. maybe it wasn't.  Maybe it was just my over-active imagination.