~Friend From Home~

This weekend my friend Trichell came and stayed with Rylie and I. Trichell is thinking about attending SVU in the spring and playing softball. I was so excited when I found out she was probably going to come play softball here. Trichell and I played on a summer team together when we were in high school. I have to admit that it was a little weird to see someone from home but I was really excited. We were able to show her around the school, play a little softball, and take her to the football game.

~Grandpa Thorson~

This monday my great grandpa passed away. The funeral was held today and one of the most frustrating things for me was that I wasn't able to attend his funeral and say good bye. Although I don't remember my grandpa being young I've heard so many stories about how he loved to dance, play the harmonica, hunt, and fish. He also served in the army and received military honors at his funeral. What I will remeber about my grandpa though is going over to his house on sundays and walking into grandma's fresh baked cookies and grandpa sitting on the couch in his overalls. He always would tell me how much I look like my mom and aunts. I'll also remember walking around the greenhouse with him and him saying "Well lets go see what we have in the treat box for you", as a little girl that was always my favorite part of going there. A few times I remember sitting in the front room with him and singing hymns as well as playing out on their swingset while he talked to everyone from his lawn chair. And I too was old enough to play the infamous games of hide-n-go seek in the greenhouse being told not to be caught by grandpa. I could probably learn a few lessons from my grandpa about how sometimes the fewest words says the most but I will always miss how sweet and loving he was. Rest in peace Grandpa, I love and miss you!!