My 911 call!

Yesterday, I was on my way to the bank and I saw my young neighbor out hanging his Christmas lights. Kate and I went to the bank and about 10 minutes later upon arriving home...I saw a fallen ladder, sneakers and jeans entangled in the lights hanging from the roof. There was a big bush so I could not see his upper body but I panicked. I was actually on the phone with Shana and I freaked out. I was truly terrified to go see if he was alive as I had Kate with me...so I called 911 and summoned to a jogger man to go help the neighbor while I called 911. I just could not bear the thought of anther young parent in my neighborhood dying. He and his wife have a 2 year old daughter. Literally, my heart was pounding out of my chest.

The jogger quickly alerted me to hang up with 911 that there was no body. I told 911 that I did not need them anymore. At this point my neighbor walked out and said, "Maybe I should take that down. It is a joke." He was really grateful that I cared enough to call 911. I felt like an idiot but I have never seen a joke like that for Christmas (maybe Halloween). AND I had just seen him hanging lights as I drove by a few minutes earlier. What would y'all have done?

Thank you for all of the anniversary wishes. They were warm and sweet. Dave sent me these beautiful flowers and we are getting something for the house we really want for our anniversary gift to one another.

Harry made us this card...

He is so funny. He was telling me not to stress out because I was hosting a formal dinner party that night (and while I adore entertaining sometimes it does stress me out). Then he proceeded to tell Dave to chill out too.

I hosted my bunko Christmas dinner last night. We never play bunko anymore so it is more like a supper club but I have been in this group since Will was a newborn ( about 11 years minus the 4 in VA). We had a fabulous time!!! Most of the women are 10-25 years older than me. One is actually my Mom's age and has grandkids older than my kids. They offer me so much wisdom, perspective and fun in our friendship.

I know I look really tired....it has been an emotional week. Trayce's visitation and funeral were the most beautiful and heart breaking services I have ever attended. Her faith and devotion has really inspired me. I learned so many lessons from her life and her death. Even with 3 small children and cancer, she volunteered tirelessly. I used to volunteer a lot before Kate came home and I heard God tapping me on the shoulder this week to find my way back to volunteering in my community. I have not decided what I will do but I will share it with you when I do. I thank Tracye for giving me that nudge too.