This year has flown by! I couldn't believe I hadn't written since July! Our Maumelle home sold in 3 wks.. We moved back to Otter Creek. We've made a few changes so far but still plenty more to go. We got to see Angela's family last night while they were here for Thanksgiving. Today we had our first Thanksgiving meal with Hazel's family since Trav's death. It was easier than I anticipated. We missed the last 4 Thanksgiving family dinners. I could not stand the thought of Travis not being there. He always LOVED the Thanksgiving gathering and the food. No matter where he had wandered he always was there for the meal with his grandma's family. Loved her chocolate pie! (so do I).
After a couple of hours Randy and I drove by the cemetery. It still doesn't seem real somehow that he's really gone from our earthly life. Our lives have been transformed in so many ways.
Randy and I began in January working on getting healthier. We both have lost over 50 pounds and feel much better. I was excited to get to participate in the Race for the Cure this year. I've never felt like doing it before. Again, the UNWRITTEN team participated in the Raid the Rock Adventure race in Trav and Hartford's memory. We hated that Jeremy was unable to participate but Kevin did a great job filling in at the last minute.
Work continues on our home but we'd love to see any of you for a visit. It seems like everyone has been running through crazy days of work and responsibilities.
I HAVEN'T MISSED THE SCHOOL COUNSELING JOB AT ALL! Actually, that surprised me. After working in schools for 30 years I thought I might feel lost. NO WAY! No stress at my new job. I love being at Oxford SP with Randy and Sophie. It's really our family business now.
Take care everyone. I hope to get back in the habit of writing. Love to you all.
Karen
