A Sad Day ...

It has truly been a sad weekend at Team Trevino this weekend. What started out with much excitement ended with a family loss and football tragedy.


Recently my Aunt was diagnosed with West Nile virus. She was the first person that I knew that had ever contracted the disease, so I spent several hours trying to gather and understand more about what it was, how you prevent it, and mostly what is necessary to assure recovery. Basically what I learned is that there is still a lot of 'learning' going on - and nothing in life is guaranteed. Last night, I received a phone call that I was praying would not come. After her three week fight my Aunt Ruth passed away. I knew when talking with my dad on the phone that we all had put this in the back of our minds and refused to believe this is how it would end. I could feel many emotions in my dads voice when talking with him and I think during that conversation we both silently agreed that if she could not recover from this, we would not want to see her suffer either. For our family, this will be a huge loss. My heart goes out to my Uncle and cousin, who will now be forced to continue on without her daily. To my dad, because I know how important your one and only sibling is in your life. But to all of those who know her - I am sure she is in a much happier place and I am sure you can join me in being thankful that we were all able to know and love her.

Then of course, there was also the defeat of the Seahawks in San Fransisco. Not only were the Hawks off to yet another slow start - the falling of Matt Hasselbeck was too much of a mental challenge. After talking with Troy, I am getting the feeling that the fan base at some NFL stadiums are not the same friendly representation that we are able to enjoy in Seattle. After listening to how the "12th Man Posse" was pushed and shoved and had full beers thrown at them - I am truly thankful for the hospitality that our home field has to offer. (I apologize Dallas TX - you too are a worthy host of out-of-town football fans and we thank you for your kindness.) I guess this makes me realize my somewhat clouded view of Washington State may need a gentle adjustment on the favorable side.

I am hoping for a better up-coming week. My husband shall return home tomorrow night. We will be traveling to our hometown of Sunnyside to attend my Aunts memorial service and to spend time with family. Perhaps for today I will just spend a little time thinking about all of the things I have to be thankful for - :)