Another blow to our household...

Last Thursday, after me and the kids went caroling with other families from the school, we came home to hubby giving us the news that one of our neighbors had passed away on the previous Sunday. I thought " Sunday? That is not possible b/c Me and Sho-sho just talked to him on Monday." I know it was Monday b/c that day and Thursday were the only days I walked Sho-sho to the bus. And it being Thurs. I know I didn't talk to him that day. And the Thurs. and Fri. of the previous week, Cj and Sho-sho stayed home. Was it his spirit saying bye to me one last time? I mean I have heard of this happening to other people, but never thought it would ever happen to me. I know for a fact that I talked to him on Mon.

I thought for sure that the person that told him got the days mixed up but sure enough I found this yesterday morning in the paper.



PAYAN, Alexander Jr. "Chico"
(Age 69)
Passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007. He was born March 3, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA. At the age of 17, Chico was faced with a career choice - military or penitentiary. He chose the U.S. Army. It was an awkward first step for a hero. He proudly served in Vietnam, where he earned two purple hearts, a bronze star and many other awards until his retirement in 1977. Chico met the love of his life, Irene Rowley, in 1983. He instantly obtained a family of four daughters. They enjoyed many happy years together until Irene's death in 2006. That's when a new chapter of Chico's life began. He purchased a motorcycle and rekindled a true passion he so loved. He joined the Combat Vets Association and instantly found respect and dignity. He leaves behind family, friends and a brotherhood who will honor the time spent together. He will be missed by those who knew him. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Terrace.



Chico was like the neighborhood Grandpa. He always had special bags put together for the kids at Halloween and Christmas. Always came and gave them cookies when they were playing outside. When I heard that he had passed, I just did not want to believe it. He was not sick. I don't know how he passed and I don't know who to ask.

My family will truly miss him. He was a great guy, but like most older people, annoying at times, but you just can't help but like him. Our walks to the bus will not be the same with out him there to say HI.

Going Private

OKay so I don't post on here to much, but when I was going through a difficult time with my husband and asked for advice, someone left very nasty words demeaning me. I don't want to read those sort of things, so I have decided to go private.

I know I dont have many readers, but for those of you who do, if you would like to continue reading, then please leave a comment with your email address so I can add you to my list.
I will have the comments moderated so no one else will see your email address. I will leave my blog open until the end of the year and then after that only the people on my list can read my posts.

Thank you