Exhausted Emotionally & Physically

This has been the most exhausted week since I have been back in Portland. Mom and I have been doing lots of reading and research about the next steps that we want to take with our careers. This is encompassing my brain 24/7, which can be exciting or exhausting. More exciting right now!

Then we get the news from my cousin that my Uncle Bob had a massive stroke and is paralyzed on his left side. I called my aunt June and spoke with her for a while on Tuesday. It was great to hear her voice and to reach out. She sounded in shock, but doing ok. There was a follow up call on Wednesday morning that Bobby didn't make it. This took the wind out of me. WHAT?? Why is the happening? He lived far away but was still there with us through so much. My dad and him were really close and always had fun laughs when we were all together. Dad flew out to Dayton this morning and sounded tired from the long flight. My dad is a hero. he really holds his family together. He loves his family and will be there to guide them on their right paths and make everyone feel a little more at peace with the whole thing. I really wish we could have all gone out for the funeral, but finances aren't the greatest right now. I would love to see my cousins and my cute aunt. We are sending our best through my dad.

Bob was a positive guy that everyone loved. A guy you could call up and just chat with. He adored his girls and would do anything for them. He loved animals and especially cats. His career consisted of refinishing old furniture and even did a couple of pieces for me. He was a big guy that treated his family with nothing but love. My fondest memory of his is when we were in his back yard and shooting off fireworks. His laugh was intoxicating and he could cook a mean steak on the grill. He will surely be missed! RIP Robert Supensky! Mary please take care of him...

The funeral is set for Saturday and Mom and I might go up to the local church and say a little prayer for him. He will live in our hearts forever.

Call your family and tell them you love them and what they mean to you. Money is nothing right now with this economy and at the end of the day what is important is family.