The Thompson Trials and Travels

Kyle called night before last. She was on her way home from work and we talked for almost an hour...about everything...about nothing...just talking. Conversations about the upcoming wedding...her job and job offers...Darrell...her future children...on and on. Jason called last night. He was on his way home from testifying on Natalie's behalf at her custody hearing of Jude. We talked for almost an hour...about everything...about nothing...just talking. Conversations about the trial...his job...Zeke...Heath Ledger's death and the 27 club, movies...on and on. When I hung up the phone I realized...this is my success in life. I have two children who are in their 30's (well, Kyle is 2 months away) and they still call and share their lives with me...ask me advice...share their secrets and their frustrations...almost daily...this is my success. To know that I have broken the legacy that was handed down from my parents, and their parents...of never talking...of never expressing fe...

Zeke is visiting this weekend....we all have bronchitis but we're having fun! Shout out to the cousins!

Although a lot happened in 2007, the year went by so quickly. It's amazing that the older I get the faster time goes by. Remember...this blog is really for me...but you're welcome to read. I changed positions within the company and started my new job on January 2nd. It's not as challenging as my last position, which one could consider a good thing, and I have to travel more...but I enjoy it and adore the people I work with. My immune disorder was rampant this year...amazing that I made it to work at all. Joints ached, hair thinned, nails fell off...but luckily it never lasts longer than a year or so...so I should be ok this year. I'm branching out into other areas of marketing in 2008 and am very excited about that. Don turned 60 and we celebrated our 20th anniversary. I think this was the year he finally realized that family was more important than golf...because he stays home every weekend we have Zeke. Don talked about changing companies and taking his business elsew...