Well this weekend Scott & I went to Lake Degray State Park. Scott had a conference with the Air National Guard. So Friday night they had a dinner that spouses could attend (Steak, Shrimp, Baked Potato, Salad). It was really good. We got to meet some new people, so that was nice. Then Saturday, Scott was in the conferences all day listening to speakers on how to be a leader....he said that he learned a lot....so that is good!!! :) Anyway....while he was doing that, I just hung out in the hotel room....watched the television and just laid around, I bought a coloring book and colored some (which Scott thought was so funny)....but I like coloring! :) Then Saturday night we went into Hot Springs and ate at Fisherman's Wharf...it was really good!! Then Sunday morning....Scott went back to the conferences till noon....so I hung out in the hotel room until 11:00 a.m. (check-out time), then I went into the lobby and waited for an hour and talked to some other wives that were waiting. Then we finally headed back home. I missed the kids so much the entire weekend.....it's hard to leave them like that, but it is also good to get away and have time to yourselves. I think that is so important!!!
But one thing I was sad about....is that I missed the Alzheimer's Walk that was Saturday at Toad Suck Park. As most of you know....my grandfather, Bob J. Starr, passed away in January this year. He suffered from Alzheimers. And every year our BIG family gets together to do this walk.....we had t-shirts made that say "Walking for Bob". Well, this year is the first walk since he passed away, we had new shirts made this year so I made sure I wore mine this weekend since I couldnt be at the walk. A picture of my Paw is posted above...he is missed very much by all of us, although at least we know he is not suffering anymore, it is still hard on everyone and as the holiday season approaches, it will definitely be different not having him here this year. I thought I would share a poem that all the granddaughters wrote about Paw and read at this funeral.....my grandfather was a boxer and two time golden glove winner....so you need to understand that before you read the poem.......
The 15th Round
By: Heather Womack, Sarah Beth Moss, Cacy Simpson, and Amy Schichtl
As the fifteenth round began
All one could hear was the roaring of the fans
Though you took many shots
You never once stopped
You fought with all your might
Even though it took many nights
And then the bell rang
This time it was Jesus calling your name
Now your hand is raised high’
You started to fly
The prize is clear
That heaven is near
Now by God you stand
In the heavenly land
All one could hear was the roaring of the fans
Though you took many shots
You never once stopped
You fought with all your might
Even though it took many nights
And then the bell rang
This time it was Jesus calling your name
Now your hand is raised high’
You started to fly
The prize is clear
That heaven is near
Now by God you stand
In the heavenly land
