Memory Lane

I am taking a trip down memory lane. Some people may love this... others may not care. But I needed a little "pep me up" so this is what I came up with.

I sure complain a lot. It is something I have done and will always do. But what a lot of people may not know about me, I care a lot too. I always worry about how other people are doing, and what has been happening to them. I really hate, I mean, HATE that people are now worrying about me. Worrying about how I am doing and all sorts of other issues. So guess what, I am going to take come time and look back at all the good things that have been going on, and the things that will be happening. Over the last few days and weeks I have been doing a lot of reminiscing about college. Gina sent my sister an email this week, and at the end it said, "miss ya buddy". I laughed. I mean I literally laughed and remembered college. I remembered when Melanie, Kathy, Kyle and I lived in Roberta and how we would go get Big Mac's on Mondays for .99. It was a hell of a deal. On real good days, we would get fries and hot mustard. We had no worries and no cares. I mean we cared about what shirt we would wear with our black pants. We cared about what drink we would get at the Outback. Things were simple then. The first time I ever lived on my "own" was with Vanessa and Kristi. That was a hoot. Poor Vanessa. We once put her bed in the dining room because she never was home. We had a sheet that EVERYONE signed when they came over to "Village Ho". Again, we weren't worrying about anyone but ourselves. In the duplex we used to have party after party... Poor Gina got a MIP because someone answered the door when the cops knocked. Freshman fools. Again, our biggest concern was paying the fine. I don't think we even did that. I look back at years when the biggest concern was making sure we were able to get to class. Wasn't life simple then? The Beach house and the "Blue Party" (everyone wore Blue bc they were sad). Or that damn Mariah Carey song, "All I want for Christmas is you!"... that song still makes me smile.

Now with the magic of Facebook, I along with everyone else can see the professionals and adults we have become. People with kiddos. People with careers that I tell you what, 11 years ago, I NEVER would have imagined you'd be doing that. Times have changed, and now that people worry about me, I feel bad. Can you imagine, feeling bad because people care?!? The Kidney Klassic will be a great time for me to personally thank everyone that have been a part of my life and will continue to be in my life til someone other then me has bigger plans.

Now, here is another change that is happening in the life of Meggie. I am moving. I am moving in with my extended family. Some people may remember all the pictures, and the amazing people who would come to Homecoming in Maryville to see me, but would also bring down my parents. They are amazing. They have opened their home to me so that I can stay somewhere where I am able to keep all of my "stuff" in regards to doing dialysis from home. They are truly amazing people. I used to watch their daughters when volleyball was on Thursday nights. They lived directly across from my parents house, and when it was time for me to go home, Dave would say, "I'll take you home". He would open the door, let out the dog, and by the time Sable did her business, I was in the house. 18 years these people have been part of my life, and in this new adventure, I am thankful, blessed, and honored to be accepted into their home!!! I will be moving after the Klassic.... but very soon after.

I am feeling good. Am I sad? yes. Am I happy? yes. I am a bit of everything right now, and at this moment, I feel great. (check in about 30 min from now). I don't pray a lot, but that damn Serenity Prayer says it all. It isn't just for AA and NA. Just saying!!

Thanks again, I really can't tell you all thanks enough!!!