Today I've been thinking an awful lot about about these two kids at school whose mom passed away the night before Halloween. They told me out of the blue at parent pick-up, and it just about breaks my heart. I can't imagine being without my mom, let alone being so little without a mama. Luckily they have a loving grandma to watch after them. The one little kid told me (since mom is gone) that's why they really don't care about anything anymore. Boo. I hope and pray things get better with time. They are great kids. Really great.
Tonight was a coworkers Birthday! She is a great lady who can talk lots. People sort of despise this fact about her. She knows how to corner you and talk your ear off. I'm not trying to say I'm innocent, I've also been annoyed at how much she will talk to you. She does not really understand social cues either. She has a huge heart though, and tonight I really saw how happy she was that everyone came to her Birthday. It started to make me wonder what the hell is wrong with everyone? I'm going to try to be more patient. Next time that lady wants to talk, I'm going to really listen. Maybe we need to slow down and smell the roses, or take the time to keep each other company every now and then.
