Big Johnny B-Day

Monday, April 19th I celebrated by 33rd (firty fird for my special friend) birthday.   I was spoiled with attention, showered with gifts (near and far) and lots of love. 

Here is just one of the ways the love was shared that week. 
Note:  I write this post the week of my birthday and have tried every day since to download the video.  It's made my computer  completely freak out (flashing, opening random programs) so unfortunately, you won't be able to see it.  So sorry for many reasons.

I LOVE my family!  How many families do you know would sing "Happy Birthday" to you in front of the Big John port-o-potty sitting on their driveway. 
Note 1.  My parents do have 3 working bathrooms so those of you not from DeKalb, they are not starting some new environmental trend.  They're remodeling their kitchen and this is for the wonderful people building it.
Note 2.  Even if it did take me almost one hour to download it to my computer after creating a new email account and another hour to download it to youtube.  Which never even worked!  Grrr...

Lately I'd planned on catching up on posts, writing about when the girls came to visit, my birthday and more but on my birthday, things kinda changed.  As most of you already know, that evening my sister was in a car accident.  And let me start this by saying, she's fine.  Sore but okay.

On her way home from work and she called to wish me a "Happy Birthday."  Suddenly, I heard a scream and then her crying and saying, "I can't find the phone, I can't find the phone."  Instantly my heart stopped and I knew she'd been in an accident.  One of the scariest moments of my life.  Especially since I didn't know if she was okay because the phone was thrown from her hand.  After a scrambling of phone calls (between myself, my dad and finally Erin) lots of which involved tears, she got the help needed from some wonderful bi-standers and a police officer. 

She was rear ended on the corner of Rt. 64 and Randall Road in St. Charles.  Her car will be in the shop for 3-4 weeks.  The damages are around $13,000.  She injured her back and is in pain but been a real trooper. 
Luckily and amazingly, she's okay but it's definitely put things in perspective.

So just barely into my 33rd year I was reminded of what's important.   Sister, I love you.  I know you may hate me for posting this video but I had to.  Sending lots of muscle relaxing, feelin' good vibes to you.  And even some sunshine too so you can get out for a walk and start healing your muscles.  And take it easy at prom tonight.  Love you!