Visiting Denver

Here I am sitting here in the SLC airport. I have a little bit of a layover, so what better way to spend some of my time by blogging.



I wish I had some pictures to post of the time that I spent in Denver with my cousin, Tonnett and her husband Ron (he technically is my cousin too, by marriage to her, right? Of course!) But until then, I just wanted to write about some of the fun things we did, etc.



This was my first time meeting Tonnett in person. She and her husband came to San Diego several years back and I didn't go to the dinner that my auntie had made in their honor because I think I made plans to hang out with friends or something. I wish now, looking back, that I had taken the opportunity to hang out with them. I'm glad that there is a such a thing as redemption (if I could use that word, it means so much).



Tonnett and I are Facebook friends, so I have gotten to see pictures and post things on her page every now and then. But it's not the same thing, it's not as personal. I know it's nice to have that connection and all when are unable to see your family and friends but it's nothing like personal contact. Anyways....



Sometime last month, when I thought I was going to move to Houston, my cousin Alicia, told me that Tonnett would be the best person to talk to. First, she is not a crazy relative, and second, that's where she grew up.



So I called her and through a series of phone tag, we finally connected. But by then I had already decided not to go to Houston. But I still had her tell me a little bit about it. Not really a positive review at all. It's a big, concrete block. The food is good though. Mmmm, not enough reason for me to go and live. I would probably be an unhappy, fat person. Mmmm, that's okay. Plus, they have huge flying roaches. (Didn't my mother try to tell me that?) Definitely not!!!



Then she started telling me about Dever. Sounded inviting! Then she invited me to come and visit her and Ron. I was like really? She insisted. I told her that when I did that it would probably be next month (November). She just told me to let her know the dates and we will make plans. As I was talking to her, she reminded me of myself in a little way, just the way she talked. She had (has) such a fun personality! I knew we were related. I couldn't wait to hang out with her.



So I looked at my calendar, told her the perspective dates and we set on a number of dates. I called the airlines and we were set. Woo-hoot!



This story could get so very long, so it will be a series (LOL!)



Til then all I will say now is "Thank You Lord for awesome family, who love You and who are so much fun!"