Was I my brother's Grim Reaper?

My heart goes out to the family of Natasha Richardson. And all the families faced with the life support catch-22.

Making the decision and watching it carried it out were the worst things in my entire life. Knowing there will never be another moment with my brother. Another word. Another heartbeat. So many unanswered questions.

Watching the numbers go down. The organs fail. It is an eyes-wide-open nightmare.

A part of me died with my brother, a part I never knew existed. He will always be my older brother who died too young.

The Last of Sheila (Coburn)

GIRLZ weekend

It was a 5.5 hour trip for Jana and me, including dinner, potty breaks and fuel fill-up, to visit Kimberly in Alliance, OH. I hadn't been on the Ohio turnpike since July, 2000!

A few highlights:
Morgan Castle - this is a neat sight in a town of historical homes
Sebring's historical homes - lots of ohlala mansions, including one that is nearly a block long (aptly named the Sebring house and spa)
Hartville flea market - included live banjo musical and lots of goodies to buy, like really cheap sheet sets!

Kimberly's home is brick, with 3 floors, including a walk-out finished basement. She has almost all antique furniture. I slept in The Boy Room, decorated in blue for a little boy. Jana had The Girl Room in pink and white. Her room also had gorgeous front windows!

Kimberly's home is built old-style and has TONS of charm and character. Lots of built-ins and original detail left. Her front door is a thick, dark wood with a rounded top. She and her other 1/2 love to restore it and the antiques they pick up.

But it's hard to beat their modern basement, done in OHIO BUCKEYE! EVERYWHERE! Including the wall-to-wall carpeting! Riles most Michiganders. I just laughed.
The Last of Sheila (Coburn)

12 years ago today...

You will always be remembered, Nina. More importantly, you will always be loved.

The Last of Sheila (Coburn)$