by Kristin Marie » Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:18 am
6 years later in 2001, I began to write again- Something major had occurred in my life and I felt the only way to express what I was feeling is to write it down. I added. May of 2001 I got very sick. I was 25 years old. My heart got sick again- With my heart racing like it was running a marathon. I lost the ability to smile; to enjoy life and if you can believe it: I grew tired and with my passion of reading, it was over for me. I was very sad about that because between reading and writing, those 2 are the ones I am most passionate about.
I began talking to Dianna a year before and we became fast friends. She helped me through the darkest moments in my life. Seeing as we were hours a part, she stayed up late and we would just talk and talk. I helped her create Shannen Doherty’s website. I wanted to meet Shannen and began watching her on Our House. She was so talented.
By 2003, 2 years after my open heart surgery I was determined to have my book published. I knew some how and some way it will happen, I know so.
By 2005, my world (and my mother’s) came crumbling down. Mom, Adam and I went to GA for my cousin’s wedding. As my mother and Adam flew back to CA, I flew back to Boston with my brother, sister, and my brother in law and my 3 months old nephew, Nate. A day later my sister came home from work and she and my brother in law told me the news that Adam cheated on my mother and he is leaving. I was shell shocked to say the least. I didn’t know what to say or do.
So the next few years came like you wouldn’t believe. I couldn’t even believe it. I felt anger, sadness and frustrated. I just couldn’t understand any of it.
So fast forward to 2009 I met the Osmond brothers and I fell in love with each of them. How can you not? I can not wait to meet them again. They have encouraged me in more ways than one. I learned not to take things seriously; to laugh at the craziest things; Life is too short, live life as is. I also learned that no one is perfect. Most importantly what I learned from their 2 eldest brothers that not to be ashamed of my hearing impairment, which for years I never really talked about being hearing impaired. The two eldest brothers have taught me, perhaps, if you’re like me, you’d understand how much they (not just them, but the others) have impacted my life. I love them so much!!
Now last but not least I have to meet Shannen Doherty, whom I have wanted to meet since she made contact with Dianna. I wanted to find a way to publish my book and asking Shannen for help wouldn’t be so bad nor would it? I could ask the brothers..
As I was sitting at the coffee shop I thought of Dianna and all she has been through the past couple of years. What amazes me is how well she handled herself. She’s always been a mature and smart woman…At 16 she was the same way. I remember being in awe of well she knew how the internet works. I couldn’t wait to meet her…I’m hoping her and Jamie will be down here.
“AUNT KRISSY!†Ian plowed into me. I gave him another hug. “Can you come to my house later?†He asked me as Julie and Matt walked up to us. “Hey, buddy!†Matt hugged him. “Maybe we’ll have dinner with Aunt Krissy. “ Matt told him.“Is that cool, Ian?†Julie told him. “Yeah!!†Ian ran around a bit and we laughed.
Moments later, Lindsay called me on my cell. “Kristin, you’re not going to guess this!†Lindsay voiced beamed with pride. She must be happy about something but what was it? "What is it, Lindsay?†I asked her as I sip my tea. “I got a good deal on Air Tran to Atlanta.†She told me. “That is great!! When are the dates?†I asked her. I was so excited about seeing one of my friends. “I know. I am so excited, Kris. We are going to have a blast.†She told me. And she’s right. “So I reserved a room at the Country Inn and Suite in Newnan.†She told me. “January 2nd to the 19th. I can’t wait for a break from College. I’m in a need of it.†“I don’t blame you, Lindsay. I don’t. You earned it, Girlfriend.†I told her. I took out my day calendar and my pen and wrote down the dates that she was coming. “I am taking off from work when you’re here and Dianna and Jamie. They will be driving down from NC.†I told her. “That is great, Kris. The 4 of us together at last.†She told me. “We are going to have a blast, Lindsay. I can hardly wait for it. “I told her. “Maybe Shannen will be in Atlanta.†Lindsay told me. “I think Dianna said she may. I am hoping though. It will be nice to meet her.†I told her as I was getting beeped on my cell: It was my other friend, Laura and she called to tell me that the brothers have decided to come down to Atlanta. WHAT! I jumped up from my chair, nearly spilling my tea on the ground. “Yes, Kris. They will be there. John and I will be in Atlanta.†She told me. I still couldn’t believe it. “Here? J..immy too?†I was rambling and Laura laughed. “Yes. Wayne, Merrill, Jay AND Jimmy.†She told me. “When? When?†I asked her and Laura can tell I was TOO excited to see them; again. “They will be here November 13th. John and I are driving up there Thursday Afternoon sometimes.†She told me. “I must be in heaven, Laura. I still…no I can believe it. I get to see them again and again!!†I was on cloud ten, although I never got off of it in the first place. I was getting beeped again and looked who it was. LINDSAY!! I forgot all about her. I told Laura I would call her back so I can finish with Lindsay. “Lindsay, I’m so sorry.†“Its okay, Kris. What happened?†“My friend Laura told me that the Osmond brothers will be in Atlanta on November 13th.†I told her. “That is great! Take pictures okay.†She told me. “I got to get this paper done. I’ll talk to you in a few days.†She told me and we bid goodbye. I called Laura back and we talked. She told me she was going to stay in Newnan at the Jameson Inn. I can’t wait to meet her and John. It’s going to be a FUN weekend. I just know it. I told Ken I was hijacking his camera for the weekend and he seemed worried…well, he should be!! LOL!!
Diane, another friend of mine called me and told me she would drive up from South Carolina to see the brothers again.
Ken and I went walking and filled him in on everything. I couldn’t wait to see all of my friends. After the walk I looked at my e-mails and Dianna sent one to me:
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I will add more later..this is it for now.
Kristin Marie
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Kristin Marie on Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:48 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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