Kristi,
Do you know how often I think about you? I was checking out at Walmart the other night with the “nice lady” who is my favorite checkout lady at Walmart. She also works at the hospital. She is the nicest stranger I know. She asked me how old my kids were. Then asked if I am going to combine their birthdays since they’re so close. I told her, most likely not because I had to SHARE my birthday every year with you.
I told her that I was a twin and you always picked the cake. White cake with white buttercream frosting. I always wanted German chocolate cake. She asked if we are identical, and I told her how you have beautiful olive skin and got the best tans in the summer. She was shocked. I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to talk about you in present or past tense. I get that mixed up every time I talk about you. Because to me, you still exist–especially when I’m alone driving your car, doing the dishes while listening to our favorite music, or in the middle of the hardest workout ever.
I didn’t tell her that you died twelve days before our 29th birthday in 2016 and how much our birthday sucks now. This time of year is hard for everyone in our small family of four (Hol, Tommy, mom, and I).
Here’s a glimpse of this month in pictures:
I started teaching 2D Design at SUU. So far, it has been a fun class to teach and I love my students’ energy and effort. Here are some of their work:
At home art students:
Found the BUBLY JACKPOT in Cedar City. I also earned some new cleaning stuff-that happens to be the BEST STUFF I’VE ever used.
I have been improving little by little in my CrossFit workouts. I also landed a sweet gig to sit a few times a week at the gym to pay for my membership! I can’t tell you how much this place and the coaches have changed my life for the better. I am saving my own life one burpee, deadlift, push press, wall ball, jumping pull-up, front squat, overhead squat, and crappy double under at a time.
I miss you, I love you.
Love, Kari
Dear Kristi, 