I apologize for the gap but life got in the way and for me, that’s a good thing because not that long ago I did not see a life ahead of me. I didn’t think I would ever “live” again but rather “go through the motions” for the rest of my time here on Earth. I can say, that 6 1/2 years later, I am living. I will not lie and say it is a perfect life. I will not lie and say it is the life I would choose given the opportunity. I will not lie and say I have put “it” behind me. January, 2017, stole part of me that I will never get back but that’s ok. I am living!! It’s weird to think how many things remain the same…..I still think my kids are amazing. They have become the adults we hoped they would the day they took their first breaths. I am still thankful to them that they were able to let go of me so that I could find a way to live. They knew I was dying a slow death in our family home and they unselfishly supported me in this journey. I still have some of the best friends I could ever ask for and to whom I will always owe a world of gratitude. I still think hockey is the best sport in the world. I still will hop on a plane, in a train, or in a car any chance I get in order to go on a new adventure. I truly believe these “stills” are the things that have kept me going. And of course, the biggest still…..I still want to make Jeff proud of me.

And now onto the life that has taken me away for a bit. I got to spend Memorial Day Weekend at the shore. There was nowhere I would rather be. I miss the beach so much and even more, I miss the people I get to share the beach with when I go. I have a LOT coming up in the future and it will have me going “home” often over the next few months. I’m excited and stressing it at the same time. It’s an easy drive but it is a long one to take alone but the time I get to spend with my kids and friends make it all worth it. I have an exciting December ahead of me. The first weekend of December, I rented a house in the Poconos and we will have “Early Bobjak Christmas”. It is exciting for two reasons. First, this is something that Jeff always wanted to do. We didn’t do it when they were younger because we weren’t sure we could get the proper information to Santa to deliver the presents somewhere else. Then, as the kids got older, sports schedules got in the way. The second is because I will get to spend four days with my family. They all have their own families now so it is tough to get everyone on the same schedule but this worked for everyone and it is going to be awesome! The end of December, I get on a plane and head to Amsterdam to begin a Rhine River Cruise. I will leave Pittsburgh on 12/22 and begin the adventure on the 23rd. The coolest part…..I will celebrate Christmas in Arnhem, Netherlands. I will have a drink to celebrate Jeff’s 58th Birthday in Strasbourg, France. I will ring in 2024 in Basel, Switzerland. Yes, this is an incredible way to end 2023 and begin 2024 for sure!!!!

And now……the biggest part of life……I have been gifted with an amazing, new grandson. I, of course, believe he is the most perfect baby in the world!!! Quinn Martin arrived on 6/26 (on his due date) and already holds the biggest part of my heart. I look forward every day to receive my “Daily Quinn” text. He is the sweetest little boy and the luckiest. He has so many people in his life that love him with all their hearts. He is going to do big things, I know it! Oh, and he has the best angels looking over him. Next up…….my new granddaughter arrives in October. For all the BS I have gone through the past few years, I really am so lucky!!