HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REGINA! A Tribute to One of the Most Incredible People in My Life I’ve mentioned my wife in previous editions and even talked about how inspirational the deep kindness in her heart is to me. However, I don’t think I’ve talked about just how much of a fighter she truly is. One of the pivotal moments of my life was when Regina died. She had been very ill with lupus and had just come home from a hospital stay. I assisted her into the shower but stayed close by.
STUCK INSIDE? 3 Activities to Keep You Busy Summertime means getting out of the house to enjoy the sunshine and the bright blue sky. But even during this great time of year, you may have to spend some of these precious days inside, not outside. Rather than scrolling through social media or reminiscing about better days, here are a few ideas you can use to turn a day spent indoors into a fun summer memory! Get Crafty You’re bound to have a few materials floating around the house that you can use to create a new art project or even start a new hobby. If you have extra sheets of paper lying around, then give origami a go. Do you have a shirt you don’t wear anymore but still love? Turn it into a new pillow cover or a bag. You can also create fun garden decorations by painting rocks, making a wind chime, or repurposing an old boot into a new plant holder. You never know — whatever you choose to do could become your next passion.
Suddenly, I heard her yell my name. She trusted me to catch her as she fell, and I did. I cradled her in my arms and carried her to our bed. By then, I realized she was dead. Knowing that Regina is alive today, you might be thinking that I must be mistaken. She certainly didn’t stay dead, but as a SWAT Commander, I’d seen many dead people — I knew from her pulse, her eyes, and her limp body that Regina had died in my arms. Below is an excerpt from a published book, “Stories of Transformation,” where I was invited to share our story. “In a split second, I was transformed by the realization of how unimportant everything else was. All of my accomplishments — our beautiful home,
Plan Your Next Vacation Spending the day inside might just be the
perfect time to plan your next vacation. Use this time to calculate the expenses of the trip, such as travel, board, food, and souvenirs. You can also research and figure out where you’re going to stay ahead of time, whether that be a hotel or an Airbnb, to optimize your experience. Once you have the groundwork done, you’ll have a better idea of how your trip will go and be able to focus on the fun stuff when the time comes! Change It Up If you’ve been putting off rearranging or reorganizing a room in your house, then a day at home is a great chance to get started. Switching up the layout of your stuff gives your home a fresh new look and provides you with an opportunity to deep-clean your space. If you have a patio or porch, then try sprucing up those outdoor spaces with new furniture, potted plants, or trendy decor. Just imagine how satisfying it will feel once everything is in a new place and sparkling clean. Even when you’d rather be outside enjoying the last days of summer, these indoor activities will keep you entertained and give you something fun to look forward to!
my plans for the future — were all meaningless without her. I realized in an instant that the most wonderful human being I had ever been privileged to know had suddenly died in my arms! “Surprisingly, I didn’t panic. I calmly, perhaps numbly, dialed 9-1-1. I reported in a firm, confident voice, ‘My wife is not breathing. I need an ambulance — now!’ Although I didn’t know this for several weeks, my voice had also been heard thundering through the heavens ... It was heard by my wife and the two faceless angels who were, at that instant, in the process of escorting [Regina] to Heaven. She may have heard my confident voice, but she knew I was about to be crushed. “Even though she was happier in that moment than she had ever been, she knew she had a choice. She could continue with the angels to Heaven or return to this much less-than-perfect world and to her husband. As usual, she thought of someone else first.” After what had been several hours for her and only a few seconds for me, Regina suddenly sprang up and began cursing like a sailor! She’d heard my entire 911 conversation and began to complain to me about how dare I call 911 while she didn’t have any clothes on. Meanwhile, I was absolutely euphoric. Regina is a true warrior — she possessed such stoic grace throughout her illness. We owe so much to her selfless nature and her brilliant heart. She is an incredible inspiration of strength, courage, and character for me and our entire family. Thank you, Regina, my soul mate and life partner — happy birthday!
–Randall “Randy” Sevenish
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