A Texas Summer Part One.

Going a little backwards in October with snippets of an August summer in Texas. I can't believe it's over. It was a fast one filled with bittersweet moments. Visiting Texas without seeing my mom this summer was sad. I can't believe she's gone. I cried off and on along the way. Luckily we had Whataburger to cheer me up.

Seeing my brother in his condition was the saddest part of my trip. I don't want to go into too much detail but he isn't well. He was well enough to take a few photos with us and I think that boosted his spirit. We are limited to family and I do what I can to help him out with the necessities of life. I have had certain people in high places in Kingsville try to help my brother and I feel as if I've exhausted my resources with them. I know they tried and am grateful but my brother also needs to do his part to continue to fight for his disability. At times I wish I lived closer to my brother to help him. He does have a neighbor who brings him dinner and that's very generous of them. There's so much more to his story but for now I pray for him and give it to God. 

I also saw my bestie Rosalie from my childhood and visiting with her made my entire year! Seeing Lari who was my mom's last caregiver was a joy to see too. She always makes me laugh. I don't know how to explain it but there's something about my Mexican friends in Texas that makes their humor unique and sooooo dang funny! You have to have spent a lot of time in Texas as well as having friends there to understand. I love it and I miss it! Jersey sure lacks that! LOL.

Seeing my niece and her family, even if it was for an hour was productive and fun! I just love her little family! It goes to show that even the smallest amount of time spent with people you love is worth it! Seeing my niece and her family, even if it was for an hour was productive and fun! I just love her little family and Noah loved playing at the park with his cousin. It's like having a little brother he said. It goes to show that even the smallest amount of time spent with people you love is worth it!

Same with my tia Margot. I love her so much and mind you these visits were spontaneous. I was literally in kingsville to help my brother situate himself but he ended up in the hospital and stayed there  until the day we left. Seeing my aunt was bittersweet. She's in the early stages of dementia and totally reminded me of my momma. It was heartbreaking but we had a great visit. We love her so much and hope to come again next year to visit. I wish I could visit more than once a year but time permits me to do so. I still have Noah at home and I also go to Utah and Chicago to see my girls and other family so money is a factor too. I wish I could reproduce myself so that I can be able to be at three places at once or multiple times. 

Family is number one in my life and visiting them when I can are the highlights of my life. Once Jon retires there will be more road trips and international traveling!