Relatives

Just got back from a weekend of visiting relatives

Had a wedding to go to Sunday and found out Saturday that my uncle had passed away so we went to a wake Sunday also. Both were down on Long Island. My mom's brother Frank who was suffering from advanced alzheimer's disease died and was being waked in New Hyde Park. I got to see some of my cousins that I hadn't seen in a very long time. They were the ones that we used to get together with once a year at Christmas time. It was good to catch up with them.

My nephew Michael was married Sunday evening. He is two years younger than my son which makes him 23. It was a beautiful wedding, everything was done to the letter--really nice place. fancy food-the whole nine yards. Also got to see people that I hadn't seen in at least 20-25 years. It was a good time. The only negative and this is becoming a very big negative for me--was the cigarette smoke. I hate it. Can't stand being around it and at the wedding most of the people I knew smoked. This includes my sister-in-law and her husband who graciously let us stay at their house. But I can't take the smoke. Will not do that again. I am going to really start petitioning God to help John quit. It is a big dividing point between us. He has been smoking more since we got the house and I am liking it less and less. Don't want to be around him cause I can't take the smell. In the past I've asked to be able accept the smoke but I don't want to do that anymore.

On another front John is going to Las Vegas on March 9 to the 14th. He has a friend who has a room and tickets to the Nascar races and I am glad that he has the opportunity to do something special. I booked the flights tonight on line.

Saw my mom today on our way back home from Long Island. Went to lunch together. She took another fall today. this seems to be happening more often. she cut her hand and arm .

Am trying to get our taxes done and Jen's too. Hopefully this weekend I can get them completed and mailed out. Jen should also be getting the car registered in her name and her license in Ohio. Things are moving forward.

Don't know if I mentioned that my son came in last weekend. It was a good visit. He even took my Christmas (yes Christmas) tree down. Living room looks much better now.

Time for bed (in my own comfortable bed).

Night