Merry Christmas 2018
From Brad, Gwen, Odin, Cyrus, and Drake Myers
Gwen and Odin went to Cabo without the rest of us, but nobody’s bitter. I remodeled the movie room so “It’s really nice, Clark.” Roger and Carrie got married (don’t know who they are? Well, remember Days of our Lives? They have nothing to do with that). Odin turned 18, Cyrus turned 16, and Drake turned 12. We all went to Disneyland and San Diego (not the same as Cabo, but turns out they smell alike). Cynthia got a dog and chickens, and we all lost a Pa.
For Odin’s 18th we took him to the gun range and a casino. It was nice to see him be responsible in both places. He’s chasing an architecture degree via Running Start > Clover Park > WSU. Currently at CP and will transfer to WSU Fall 2020. He’s still a swim instructor, played water polo, and currently on the swim team. His sense of humor and wit is top notch and we’re enjoying him as much as possible before he treks on. He has a steady girlfriend which impedes a bit on our progress towards enjoying him more, but The Meg is a fantastic person and a great fit.
Southcenter. It’s an indoor sky diving gig and he loved it, and was quite good. He’s also in Running Start trying to head toward a Computer Science degree or Massage Therapist. Huh? Either way, he’s working through his pre-requisites to graduate HS. He played on the tennis team again this year and is a swim instructor. His passion is still gaming but he has learned a fair balance between gaming and me yelling at him about gaming… I mean ‘education’ – he’s learning the balance between gaming and education.
step on so I’m assuming we had a party. It’s hard to remember when you’re drunk every weekend and you don’t care about your third child. I get it, I was third, and nobody in my family remembers my name. Hell, for my 16th birthday I got a car- a legit internal combustion automobile! Problem was it was actually my 12th birthday because my family didn’t know who I was or when I was actually born. When I told ‘em I was only 12, they took the car and turned it in and bought new ones for themselves. I think Drake does water polo and goes to school. He’s not in HS and he’s not in little kid school, so somewhere in the middle—whattya call that? Somewhere between dumb and graduating. Oh yeah, he did something like swim with the sharks. I guess that’s him over there. I’ve heard people say Drake was funny and had a big heart, which may be a condition we should have checked. But I do hear him say funny shit around the house and he is growing so maybe nothing to worry about.
For
Gwen’s 45th, I took her to a comedy show and saw this guy (Samuel J.
Comroe) and then something with the family. Oh yeah, we stayed a single night
at the casino (it’s only her 45th, doesn’t mean much). She still
works and loves spending time with her family. She still has the heart and soul
of a 20-something and makes my life better every day. She loves entertaining
family and friends and can cook delicious and healthy food. Her mothering is
second to none and she’s raised respectful, healthy children. I’ve said so many
good things about her over the years I just don’t know what to say. I am so
very fortunate and grateful to have been at the right place at the right time: Pottery Class of 1994!
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That was the best class I’d ever taken at any point in my life. As with all
classes, we had tests. I didn’t do well. I remember having to memorize
different types of pottery, and terms, but I was focused on pottery girl;
wanted to learn more about her and less about glazing, shaping, and slip(?). Although,
that actually sounds like our first date.
Tests. During school, tests brought anxiety and
anguish, but sometimes joy and appreciation along with confidence. Turns out
that life is full of tests outside of school, too. We are tested at work, at
play, at the grocery store, and even at the I5 - Hwy16 interchange. Tests come
in all forms during life. We are tested when kids are born, grow, and leave the
nest. We are tested with our own leveling up, and fighting the good fight with
health and happiness. We take tests all the time; the hardest of those having
to deal with loss.
Our family was tested quite handedly once again this
year with the passing of Martin J. Blumenthal. It wasn’t a test we could skip
or even cheat on- but the family stood together and continue to stand together
in a communal effort to continue our lives as he would have wanted. I feel
better knowing he’d want us to always be laughing, sharing, and being together.
He’d want us to pass this test (“…it’s an event”) and move on – because he’d
say something like, “You gotta pass this one because another test is just
around the corner.”
Marty brought/gave a lot of talent to this family
and it shows in his grandchildren, daughters, and son. He was a good man and
left a loving legacy. I’m glad to have known him and to be a part of this
family. I’m doing my best to pass this test for me and my family, but I’m damn
sure no matter how hard I try, I’ll get a C. And that’s passing!
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Me. I leveled up to 52 this year. I remodeled the movie room and upgraded some components so that was fun. For Father’s Day I spent that with the family cleaning out my office in Seattle and had lunch at Salty’s. Spent a lot of time in the yard with my wife and dog. Rehab was enjoyed by the whole family for another year (September marked 9 years up there). Favorite time is still family and friends. I think it’s the simple, little getaways we do with family and friends all year long that make life so valuable. I look at pictures of dinner with friends and fixing their sound system or a night at the beach with a family of four we’ve loved for many years. The hugs and cheers during football games, the laughs shared over our island, the birthday get-togethers. The weekend in Hockinson, the concert at the Gorge, and the Valentine’s Day date with another couple all represent a happy and fulfilled life for me. For all of you, I have an overwhelming sense of love and care that makes me comfortable, happy, and excited for the next time we get together. I appreciate and love all friemly and here’s to a safe and happy 2019! ‘Ting.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Myers’
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