Sunday

I spent Sunday visiting Jeremy at college.  

I had the pleasure of running errands with him and heading out for a bite to eat.  We had a really nice day together.

On my ride to and from school, about four hours round trip, I listened to Christopher’s iPod.  It ran the gamut of genres from soft rock to heavy metal to country.  Every time a song ended I was clueless what to expect.  He had eclectic taste in music.  I never really heard his playlists before because he had his ear buds in most of the time.  I really like Nickelback, Jesse  J.  and Three Doors Down but I’m not wild about Disturbed or Lil Wayne… (I actually texted Bailey to complain about the language in some of the songs – it’s horrible!)  I learned to fast forward quickly.  How can some of these singers get rich on such crap???  Tasteless garbage (ha hah!)

I brought my little dog Happy with me to college.  Our ride over and back was uneventful thankfully.  He snoozed in the back seat both ways.  That got me to thinking about Chris and our college visits last year.  Why was it he always got comfy with his pillow and headphones while I did the driving?  What’s up with that???  How was that decided and by whom?!!  I took Chris and his buddy Brian to several colleges and they had the best naps ever… They got to wake up upon arrival.  Hmmmm, spoiled kids! 

As I drove to see Jeremy I could feel Chris present in the front seat… I could almost see him reclined back a bit with his neck pillow wrapped around him and his iPod thumping in his ears. Just like those college trips.  I could hear him sigh comfortably and give me that little brat smile knowing full well I was gonna do all the driving while he relaxed.   It made me smile. 

I talked to him on and off the whole time.  I knew he was beside me.  I know he went out to eat with us and shop with Jeremy and me too.  Of course he came along; he loved restaurant dining and could spend my money at the stores easily and with gusto.  They both can and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Jeremy and I left Happy in his dorm room while we were out.  His neighbor Dan took on dog sitting duty keeping the little guy company.  Thanks Dan :-)  We were able to take our time without worry and had a leisurely brunch without rushing. Happy has a tendency to get into things and create messes like any two year old.  At one point he made a break for the door and took off down the hall escaping past Jeremy’s legs.  He’s a fast SOB.  We got him back – but not until he stormed the dorm hallway.  When you’re tiny and weigh ten pounds and come upon that long, open corridor it must spur on the desire to race… I’ll bring him back to exercise again.  Those long halls are perfect for winter running and so much warmer than spending time outside. 

When I got back to the house at dinnertime I headed right for Christopher’s room to say hello.  Why?  I have no idea… I felt he had been alongside me all day but for some reason I just breathe easier when I go to his space each time I get home.  I only need a minute to take a look around to be sure everything’s in its place.  There must be something psychological to it…some kind of closure or comfort factor?  It seems to work for me. 

So, I had a good weekend.  Spent some nice one on one time with Jeremy and was able to enjoy the weekend with very little down time.  I’m thankful for that – and thankful to Jeremy and Chris for giving me that peace.

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