We typically go to the PCHS football games in the fall (both at home and away). This year, I have only been to one home game, and that might be my only home game. Going to the games just aren't the same when you don't have a spouse to go with. At the away games, I have Jenny to sit with, but at the home games, she works the concession stands, so that leaves me to sit alone. I sat half of the last game with Jenny's son. The games are no fun when you are there alone. I didn't have any friends to sit with at the game, so it was just me and the crowd of strangers. So, for the rest of the season, I will be skipping the home games because I can listen to them at home alone and be more comfortable than sitting on the bleachers.
Last Saturday, Jeremy and I made the drive down to Auburn to see some college football. My family has always cheered for the Auburn Tigers, and I decided to surprise Jeremy with a trip to see them play. This was his first Auburn game, and I think he had a good time. We only live about 2 hours from Auburn, so it wasn't too bad of a drive. We did all of the "College Football Must do" things. We walked around the campus unsure of where we were really headed, but the crowds got us to all of the places that we needed to be. We were able to line up to see the Tiger Walk (where the team unloads the buses and walk their way into the stadium to the cheers of MANY fans). We climbed up to our seats. We were in the upper deck (second from the top row). Let me tell you...those seats were high!!!!
We got to see the eagle, NOVA, do his flight around the stadium and land in the middle of the field. Then we got to sit and cheer our team to victory! After the game, we made the walk back to Toomer's Corner. On the way, we bought two rolls of toilet paper. After an Auburn win, it is tradition to roll Toomer's Corner. So, we tossed a roll at the trees, and picked up a Toomer's lemonade. Both were great fun! Then we made the 2 hour drive home. I was one tired girl, but I would do it again in a minute.
On Monday, I got a call that a dear friend of mine (for nearly 20 years) passed away. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many people. I'm so glad that he didn't suffer, but I feel such pain for his wife. I know the long road that she is walking right now. It is long, grueling, and oh so lonely. I pray daily for her. Michael, you will be missed by so many. I like to believe that our loved ones that have passed can stop by and check on us from time to time.
My best friend has sold her house and looking for a new house. I'm so thankful that they are staying in our small town. I would be so lost without her around all the time. She and her family have helped us out so much when Mark was sick (and since). We have a sisterly relationship, we can get away with telling each other things that others would get in trouble for saying to us. LOL!
I'm sitting her at work looking out the window at the leaves that are beginning to change color. They are blowing in the breeze. I realize that in a month, we will be leaving Daylight Savings Time. So, about now, it will be getting dark (that is one downfall to fall). I have a cute little ghost sitting on my desk. Mark had one of these little ghosts on his bedside table for his Halloween decoration the October before he passed away.
I love this little ghost. It makes me think of him (more than usual). It's like he is smiling and saying "boo", but not in a scary way! LOL! So, I'm ready for fall and all the days that I have before me.
I'm thankful for the cooler weather and all the many blessings in my life. I'm thankful to be able to jump in the car and drive 2 hours for a football game. I'm thankful to be able to get together with friends to help pack. I'm thankful for my health. I'm thankful for my family and friends. I'm thankful for memories and tomorrows.
