The One With the Final Peace Out to Mom Number 2

 

 

 

Early this morning, one of those things you dread as a child happened. Emmie's mother passed away.

 

Mom Number 2 as I affectionately called her was quite a lady. She truly was the most amazing second mom a person could ask for. Funny, witty, full of insight, and a true memory maker, she was one part tough cookie, one part powerhouse, and one part stiff cup of coffee. She had amazing one liners we will always remember such as "wear your seatbelts at all times; love ya!" She loved her Dunkin's coffee, her rocks in our back yard and Canada, the lighthouse, and when in Nova Scotia, her Timmy Hortons!

 

Since I have known her, she has battled COPD, while also going through a variety of lung ailments. She put up a brave and valiant fight for the last 18 years going toe to toe with those ailments.

 

Alas, last night, we said our final "Peace Out" - one of my favorite phrases to her which she had recently begun to reply "Peace In" to - far earlier than I ever imagined. She led an amazing life and touched the lives of so many people.

 

She will be missed but never forgotten.

 

Peace Out Mom 2...and see what you can do about the Red Sox next year!!!  Love you

The One Where A Favorite Musician Passes Away

 

 

Today is one of those sad days that sticks with you.

 

A legendary musician from my favorite band passed away today - Eddie Van Halen!

 

 I find this so sad. He inspired me to be a guitarist. 

Rest in peace!

The One Where Mom Number Two Returns

 

 

It has been quite a year for Mom Number 2. She has been in the hospital at least three times. The latest followed a bout that has lasted five weeks.

 

She has had a rough go with her COPD. Each time she has a flare up - or episode - it takes a lot out of her and she seems a bit weaker. Although a fighter to the core, she definitely is tired. But, recently, a return home has helped inspire her.

 

She returned home yesterday, after a long time. In order to get her there, many hands made light work, from Tommy, Eric, Josh, Emmie, and I doing a late night reorganization of the house this past Friday, to Eric, Nancy, and Emmie sitting with Mom 2 many times the past days.

 

Here's sending out hopes and prayers to Mom 2. 

 

We love ya!

The One With Apple Picking

 

 

This past week we went apple picking. It was weird in the Covid era.

The One With Our First Week of School

 

 

Emmie and I had out first week of  school this week in the hybrid environment. It was nice to be back...but exhausting!

The One With The New Starting Quarterback for the Patriots

 

Ever since fall of 2001 - following a hit by the NY Jet's Mo Lewis - I, like other Patriots fans, have watch Tom Brady lead the Patriots at the helm.

 

Today was the first day in 19 years that we wouldn't know that Tom Brady should (or eventually would) return as the starter for the Patriots. It was so surreal. Seeing Cam Newton for the first time was, well, interesting.

 

But, it made for an eventful day. The Patriots won 21-11 and Newton set a record for most runs by a Patriots QB ever. He certainly brings a different dynamic.

 

I knew the post-Brady era would come...and it started well. I still miss the old days, but am interested to see what the new ones hold!

The One With The Three Weeks to School

 

 

It has been a whirlwind last three weeks. As a result of Covid, school has started up slowly this fall. We had an extra ten days of trainings, which have been helpful, but exhausting. It will be weird to see what this fall has in store for us.