Lazy, crazy Sunday

Yesterday was a whirlwind of emotions. I received a phone call early on that one of my cousins had passed away. It's taken everyone by shock. There were no know health ailments and then suddenly she's gone. My dad was very close to her, having helped his sister raise her, go through two bad "fathers" and an abusive husband. Just recently she and the husband I separated, but he moved back in a few days prior. Then, sent in to wake her up yesterday and said she was gone. Just like that! There is A LOT of suspicion from the rest of the family surrounding it and we're trying to gently suggest that her daughter request an autopsy. After all, once a body is cremated, there is nothing you can do.... and that is what her husband is requesting! Time is of the essence.

My dad is a wreck, though, and I'm worried about him. Mom says he hasn't been able to sleep, he's devastated and they can't afford to go to Arkansas for the funeral. I wish there was something we could do. And, worst of all, we're unable to get in touch with my other cousin- her sister. That cousin has MS and we think her husband might have taken her away for the weekend. She and her sister were EXTREMELY close and this will just destroy her! Say some prayers.

Then, on the upside - though it's difficult to be truly as ecstatic as I want to be - the CUBS won the NL Central Division! Of course, it's no big surprise because they were 9 games up, but it just leads to one more thing... the WORLD SERIES, BABY!!! This is the year! They've been number one all along this year and nothing has stopped them. Piniella is awesome! I'm so psyched and am DYING to see them in the WS. What I wouldnt' give to go!

To my sister

For some, moving on is an impossibility. I was listening to this song yesterday and the lyrics really hit me. This goes out to my sister.... she knows which one she is... I'm done fighting; her wish is granted. This is my final comment to her.