thank you.

I just wanted to say thank you for all of the kind words and thoughts and prayers for my family. This is my first time doing this and I'm finding it a little harder than I thought. My papa lived a full, long life and was very sick near the end, so knowing he is no longer hurting is a blessing. However, the aftermath of his death has brought up feelings and challenges that I didn't expect. I suppose we'll be working through this as a family for a while and I am SO grateful for such an amazing family that stands by one another. We'll be back in town on Friday night for the memorial service Saturday.

Viesa loves visitors too!!!

My sister and Kyle decided to take me up to Phoenix on Tuesday for a few days away from the craziness and I have appreciated not being alone while Chris is at school more than they know. I went to new grad class this morning and it was harder than I thought. We did a pneumonia patient simulation and I couldn't stop thinking about Papa's breathing in the hospital. Blah. But it was a short day (thank goodness) and I came home to sissy and Kyle ready for a good time. We had lunch at LGO (we've been dying to take them here) and went down to the 7th Avenue/Melrose District for some thrifting fun. We found some way fun places, so remind me to take you next time you're up here (whoever you are). We bought lots of tasty vintage treats (and by we I mean Megan, I managed to walk away with a top) and we're getting ready to pick Chris up from a LONG day of studying. We love having visitors. And we loved being distracted from crappy things happening in our lives.

Thanks Meggie and Kyle.

 Thank you all too. Again.

Love,
Ash + V