Sunday - Hair Day

It's Sunday afternoon. We've had many days of rain and it's overcast here in Austin. I can see that I post more on overcast days. Anyway, Lily and I went out for breakfast then over to Vanity Salon of Austin to get her hair cut for the big event this coming weekend - the high school Prom. She's made a beautiful dress, with Grandma Gerry's help, and is looking forward to the event. 

Next Saturday we have a full day planned. Five of us (myself, Justin, Juliet, Lily and Gerry) are driving down to Houston for Lauren's wedding shower. We're all looking forward to the the trip and seeing Lauren. Justin and I are hoping to hook up with Grandpa Fred to make a "Fry's Electronics" run and geek out for a couple of hours. We'll see. Guess we could go over to Hooter's ... well, no, that's probably not in the cards, just kidding.

So back to tonight. Lily and I have tickets to STOMP at the Paramount. We saw them a number of years ago. I thought it would be fun to see them again because I think they change their routines. We kinda forgot about it ... hope I remember where I put those darn tickets.

I'm going to change the topic now.

We're coming around to the first anniversary since Sharon's event at Gold's Gym and then her passing May 31st.  I have some plans to get some older videos of Sharon up so we can hear her talk and enjoy that  beautiful laugh of hers. Also, I have a long audio recording of Sharon's chimes. I'll be posting that file for download.  It's just the wind and her chimes in our backyard, unaltered.  You may find it relaxing to listen to either on your laptop or iPod or MP3 player.

The family is having a private gathering later in May.  I haven't decided about anything more than that for now. I'm ready, in some ways, to this first year to be complete.  I'm slowly finding my new direction personally and professionally without Sharon's presence. I'm finding new and deeper opportunities for love in my relationships with Lily, Lauren and Justin.  I actually had a dream recently where I was picking up grandkids and laughing and playing with them.  I am so thankful for the closeness of the Tischler families (and Parishes and Bensons) for all their emotional support and continuous connection with me.  In many ways I'm closer to everyone now as a result of all that has occurred. So my worst fear of being alone didn't happen.

Of course the extended community from the More To Life Program, the Waldorf family, and friends at BMC Software have eased the transition as well.  In my mind I can see so many faces of the individuals who stepped forward and gave their time and money and love to help me, sometimes daily.  You know who you are, and I want you to know how thankful I am.

So it's early May and all of us have many wonderful days to enjoy this month.  And yes, in case you are wondering, I will be posting some pictures of Lily in her new dress (and hair) as she makes her grand entrance at the high school prom next Saturday evening.

Love
Tom

Comments

[Jill Nicholson]

Dear Tom and Lily:

Can't wait to see Lily all dressed up for her prom - I go to Vanity Salon also and love the personal attention I receive here.

Congratulations to you both on soon completing the freshman year of high school at Waldorf - that is a wonderful accomplishment in so many ways.

I am holding you both and your family members close in thought and prayer this month. I love the photo of your dear Sharon, the eternal mermaid angel. She is ever-present in your lives, watching, guiding and smiling in her unique, loving and comforting way. She is very proud of all of you.

Love,

Jill