It's times like this.....

As I sit and watch my Mom sleep each night I contemplate life...
Not just what has been, but what is to come.
Memories flood in and play through my mind as if I'm sitting in a dark movie theater all alone...goosebumps and tears are my new makeup style.
The beautiful moments Mom and I have shared in just my 35 years on this earth play over and over like a
beautiful precious broken record in my mind. Wanting more and blessed for even these...
And I find myself staring at her and imagining what her life was like pre-kids; based on all her stories of being a child in Ocala then falling in love with my Dad and following him to various Air Force bases to be with the
man she loved. It was truly a journey for love, all the way to the Philippines where they were married.
Such a beautiful 36 year love story. And really, it's not just Mom and Dad but the family they created when Tiff and I were born.
We are so blessed for the time we all shared together all those years growing up...so precious....ones we will
never be able to replace.
Love you Fresh Gresh's. :):)

Where have you been?

Wow! Time sure has flown by since I last posted here.

Mom had a stroke on January 2nd and was admitted to JFK hospital again then 8 days later released to Morse Life for rehabilitation. After 30+ days there and not any major progress I decided to get her the hell out of there. She had been asking please please, so when no progress was made, I agreed to find a way....

I have taken a leave of absence from work and am here in her home with her 24/7 to make sure she is taken care of, comfortable and finally feeling some peace. Her three babies Newman, Sinatra and BA couldn't' be more thrilled that she is home.

Every day is a new challenge but I have embraced what is and am making the most of every moment.

Will write more later; need to go to bed now as Mila is here for a sleepover and is fast asleep in my room which is what I need to do. Not sleeping much can't be good for me. So nitey nite for now. Enjoy these few pics below of recent moments in time. :):)

``Mila's art work at the door - LOVE the shoes!``

```Grammy loves the icing on Mila's half-birthday cake 3.15.12```

Mila JUST DANCEs 3.16.12 during sleepover with AuntJen and Grammy!