Hurricane Prep Time

We are preparing for Hurricane Dorian.  This will be the first hurricane of this season to directly affect Florida and this time it is hitting the east coast of Florida.  It is still 5 days out but we are preparing just the same.  It prediction right now is that the eye will hit around Melbourne, FL but it could shift north and come to us.  After the destruction of Hurricane Irma two years ago people around here are taking this threat seriously.  I went to Walmart last night around 8:00 pm.  The gas pumps were filled with cars getting gas, I did too, but the store was surprising.  The bread aisle was empty; just buns and tortillas.  There was not a water bottle or jug to be found anywhere.  The canned goods were gone.  I managed to get a few soups and some crackers but that was about it.  The good thing is my daughter Jenny took care of the hurricane supplies early.  So now we wait and see what happens!

It's That Time Again...FOOTBALL SEASON!

Football Season has begun for College and the NFL is playing their last pre season games this week.  It is time to get excited about Football.  It is a game that I actually do enjoy watching especially when my Chicago Bears are playing! 
This year, I am following fewer teams.  For College I will be following Northern Arizona University (NAU Lumberjacks), University of Michigan (Wolverines) and Northern Illinois University (NIU Huckies).  For the NFL I will be following three teams:  THE CHICAGO BEARS, the LA Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars.  So, keep checking back and see how my teams are doing.  I am, of course, hoping a trip to the Super Bowl for Da Bears!
WooHoo...Football is back!

Life Goes On

It has been two weeks since Tim’s memorial service and like with everything; life goes on and it has. Thank you for all the love and prayers from everyone who has reached out to me.  All are very much appreciated.  Since Tim’s death our 36 Anniversary was last Tuesday and it was a bittersweet day.  I am still in the middle of clearing up everything with Tim’s estate; there isn’t one but people need to be contacted and that is what I have been working on.  I do have to say some people you have to deal with are not very understanding.  I just hope if they ever have to deal with death they get treated better than I have.  With that said, it is coming together and soon everything will be taken care of.  A lot has happened in these past two weeks but the biggest thing is Rory started Kindergarten.  She has gone for three days and so far she likes it. Today I got to take her to school so I now know the routine.  This blog, beginning today, will be more about Rory’s and my adventures.  It is time to get some happiness back in our lives.  Thanks for hearing (reading) my rant.  Have a good week end!

Rest In Peace Tim

Yesterday my husband Tim was layed to rest at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.  Tim was retired Navy where he served 20 years so he was honored with full military benefits that included an honor guard, rifle salute, a bugler playing taps and the flag folded and presented to me.  It was a very humbly time and even though Tim may not have wanted it he deserved it for serving his country.  I want to thank all those that attended his service and reception.  It meant the world to me and my family.  I would also like to thank Orange Park United Methodists church and staff for the beautiful reception.  It is very humbly to see the love and support by all.  Tim would have appreciated it too.  Rest In Peace Tim, you will be missed. ❤️

Time To Share And Vent

This blog was started when I decided to start a new chapter in my life.  After a few years of living in a very rural area I realized it was not for me.  Who knew almost a year later things would really change forever.  I am normally not a person who vents but hey, this is my blog so why not. 
I am distraught over the loss of my husband and know with time it will get easier.  Until that time I will continue to live one day at a time. 
I am currently staying busy by house and pet sitting for a friend for the next week and so I am adjusting to it being quiet except when the dogs bark.  I have 5 companions with me; two dogs and three cats.  I am not a huge fan of cats but they are beginning to grow on me.  Right now, as I am enjoying watch cable tv again since I don't have it at home because we stream everything, I realize that there are so many things that still has to be done but I cannot do a thing without the death certificate and until I get it I am at a standstill.  Once I get the certificate I can continue to finalize things for Tim.  His funeral is going to be at the Jacksonville National Cemetery on August 2nd and will be with military honors. 
I have had lots of condolences and I appreciate each and every one and so I say thank you to all.  Please keep me and may family in your prayers.  Time to say good night; I will share more soon!

A Very Sad Day

On Monday, July 8th, my husband (Tim Loomis) of 36 years passed away suddenly due to a massive heart attack.  He was out washing the car when it hit and it is believed by paramedics that he was gone before he even hit the ground.  A neighbor found him and called 911.  There was nothing that could be done and he was transported to the hospital for a doctor to declare him.  We did donate some things from his body so that he could give the “gift of life” to someone else.  We, his family and friends, are all distraught and still in disbelief.  Tim served his Country for 20 years in the Navy and proudly did so.  We have two children, Carrie & Jenny and a granddaughter, Rory.  He loved his family and friends and he will be missed.  Rest In Peace Tim, you are gone but not forgotten.

Busch Gardens

We are in Tampa, Florida visiting Busch Gardens.  This is my second visit and Jenny went as a kid a few times but it was Rory’s and Nate’s first visit.  It was fun but it was HOT!  It was 98 degrees but with the heat index it felt like 112 degrees.  We tried to stay relatively cool but it was just hot.  We spent most of our time in Sesame Street area of the park letting Rory ride and play.  Jenny & Nate tried to ride some of the roller coasters but the lines were way to long.  Around 3:30 the park closed down all their rides due to the bad storms moving in.  We decided to beat the rain and leave.  We made it to the car just in time.  We stayed at the Hyatt and when we made it to our room we were still hot and sticky...and wet.  We got cleaned up then headed to World Of Beer where we all had great dinners.  It was a fun day.  Thank you Jenny, Nate and Rory!