Win one for Don and life is hard

You know life is so hard. No matter where you are from, where you are, how much money you have or how much Faith you have there are hard times. Since I have developed a relationship with God life is easier at times because I have Faith and can ask for guidance. Everything is just better when you believe. I have a very dear person in my life that is struggling with their Faith and I ask each of you that read this to please pray for them. They need it now more than ever-the prayers, the Faith, the courage and the reassurance to believe is something that they weren't raised to believe in.

I firmly believe that my acceptance of Don's death was becasue of my belief, but that doesn't mean that things aren't hard. For example, working nights there aren't a lot of people eager to talk on the phone late at night-that is always when I called him. He never cared what time I called and we would talk about whatver. I really miss him. Another fine example of the hurt is that his Mom called ME on Mother's Day to wish me a good day. I was just sickened that her baby, her life, her reason for celebrating the day has been taken from her. It isn't fair, it is hard and I cannot imagine how hard everyday is for her-especially that one.

Win 1 for Don
That is the new name of the softball teams that Don coached. Zach and Nick took over both teams and renamed the tteams in his honor-he would be so happy about that. I am amazed that they were both able to swallow their hurt and honor him in such an amazing way. There are special shirts that the team wears and when they were ordered Zach was kind enough to order one for me and the rest of his family. Today I opened our invitation to Collin's graduation party and in it were his senior pictures and in one of the pictures he was wearing his Win 1 for Don shirt. It took my breath away and the tears just flowed. How could this happen. How could such an amazing and important person be taken from those of us that loved him and needed him so much. It hurts-I cannot deny that. I wish he was back-that I have to admit as well. My faith gives me hope and an understanding and an easier acceptance. I know that Don is somewhere special doing great things-just like he did here with us. I could go on forever and ever.

I hope you are all well. Love ya!