I will fill the next ten days with everything I love to do and will miss doing. Here we go:
Day 10: I went to the Houston Rodeo with my son, Jeremy and daughter, Kayla. They didn't remember that I grew up in Wyoming going to rodeos every weekend. I knew all about the events, what a "good" ride was, what the judges were looking for, etc. The rodeo was fantastic. The Tim McGraw concert was after the rodeo. We sang, we swayed, we laughed, we cheered. Today I was surrounded by 1,000's of handsome Texas Cowboys. How good is that?
Kayla, Me and Jeremy at the Houston Rodeo
Tim McGraw Concert
Day 9: Today started at 12:30am going dancing at a country bar with Jeremy. We line danced and did the two step. He twirled me and spinned me till my head was dizzy! How awesome is it that a son WANTS to dance with his mama all night? Tonight I cooked a large spaghetti dinner. Then we had some surprise company. Two kids that I used to coach on my swim team for many years came to visit! The last time I saw Christian and Karen Iglesias they were 13 and 14. Now they are a very grown up 21 and 22 and are making good life choices. They remembered me and all the good times we shared and searched for me on facebook! 
With Karen and Christian Iglesias, two of my top swimmers in 2004 when I was coaching in Texas.
My two sons with their childhood friends Karen and Christian Iglesias.
My Jeremy :)
Day 8: Jackass 1, Jackass 2, and Jackass 3 Movies mean lots of fun and sooo many laughs with Kayla! I had never seen these movies and I couldn't believe what crazy, stupid things they did. I even almost vomited at the grossness of some of the stunts they did. Also today, we went to Dustin's place of work and visited him. He waited on us and we got to meet his bosses and friends. We were sure to leave him a good tip :) After we ate, we got a bike for Dustin to ride to work along the Galveston Seawall. I cant buy him a cruiser car, but I CAN buy him a cruiser bike!
My son Dustin and Kayla at The Brickhouse Tavern
God, I love this boy!
Jeremy riding the new bike home.
Dustin trying out the new beach cruiser.
Day 7: I had to take Kayla back to school. Will pick her back up in a few days. Also took a LOOOONNNGGG walk on the Seawall of Galveston. It was such a beautiful, perfect weather day. It's Springbreak in Galveston, so even though it is cool, many snow birds are frolicing in the water. Watched the movie 007 Skyfall with Dustin.
Day 6: David (my son) came from Nederland, TX to spend the day with me. He is in the Coast Guard. David, Jeremy and I rode bikes on the Seawall, then had dinner at the Brickhouse Tavern with Dustin. It was a wonderful afternoon. My kids are just so funny and we laugh a lot when we are together.
Jeremy, Me and David riding/skating on the Seawall of Galveston.
David and Jeremy crossing to the Seawall
David and Jeremy
Jeremy, Me and David at BrickHouse Tavern
Day 5: Sometimes things don't go as planned. Things happen. Plans change. That's what happened today. It's hard to live up to the pressure of ten good days. Life just doesn't deliver that many good days in a row. Today I packed my bags once more and headed to Houston with Kayla. I am staying my last few nights in a hotel near the Houston Airport in preparation for my departure on Monday. It was hard to say goodbye. David had to go back to work and I only saw him for one day. But we laughed. Remember the laughs and good times, boys. I'll be back for Christmas.
Day 4-2: A few days of relaxation, TV, computer, and long walks and fitness room sessions. We ate at Subway, my FAVORITE fastfood place in the world. JITB tacos was also on my bucket list. Kayla and I had a nice relaxing time and spent lots of quality time together.
Last Day: I got up at 4am to catch a 7am flight from Houston to Philadelphia for the Peace Corp Staging (Orientation). I have met my group of 33 fellow travelers. They are amazing. We had 5 hours of intense information sessions. Then we broke up for dinner. I had to eat a Philly Steak and Cheese while in Philadelphia.
So begins my new chapter of life, with new friends, doing a new job, in a new country. My prayers and thoughts will be forever with my children as they face life's difficulties without their mom for so long. Kids are supposed to go away....not moms. So if you see or run into one of my kids, give them an extra hug and smile and ask them if there is anything you can do to help them. That's the best way you can support me. Love to you all XOXOXO
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