Day 5

Today is Thursday December 18th, 2008 and I have been in Georgia now for 5 days. Tonight I am over at my sister's house hanging out. This morning my youngest niece, Kailee, had surgery. (She had her tonsils out, she's only 5) Today started off great, I was in charge of the other two. Benjamin and Kamryn. We all got cleaned up and went over to Jerry's Country Kitchen for breakfast. See, you can go to Ihop and eat breakfast, but nothing compares to a good ole country breakfast. I had the most amazing sausage and gravy biscuit! Jerry's is famous for their pancakes, you order them individually. They even say, " (3) don't even think about it" Allow me to paint a picture for you, Jerry's pancake is the size a hubcap! (I am serious) Back in college my Friend and I would go and eat there, and yes we both would eat 3. You have to remember that Adam and I were the "Big football guys" The kids ordered pancakes, and I knew that I would be able to help out Kamryn finish hers.

After that, we ran to Publix (the kids wanted to buy their sister some flowers) and we ran over to Hobby Lobby. I figured they would enjoy going there, I mean, I do. They actually just were going along for the ride and knew that I wanted to go, so they acted cool! It worked out for all of us. Our next stop was over to Tanner Medical Center to go and see Kailee. Kailee did absolutely great and was looking upbeat too. I had one of those uncle/niece moments too. I was standing there and she said "uncle Aaron, get over here and give me a hug" see, I used to beg her to hug me, and would pretty much get shot down every time. Hey, if she said that because of the medicine she was on... I'll take it :)

Tonight, one of my sister's great friends and family brought over dinner for everyone! We had a honey baked ham and some mac and cheese and broccoli casserole. It was very yummy! Oh and now we are watching the Grinch (the one with Jim Carey)

The highlight of my day today was the phone call that I received around lunch time. I have yet to write about my girlfriend, but I figured it was better now than never. Sarah called me on her way to pick up lunch for some of the people she is working with this week. She is actually working up in Hickory NC this week, funny because, I drive home to Georgia, she hops on a plane and is only 4 hrs away from me. I have to admit that its been 5 days from the last time we have seen each other. (are you catching onto the 5 theme yet?) The 5th day marks the longest time Sarah and I have not seen one another. (it is absolutely driving me crazy) I do have some great news though... The day after Christmas, she is flying to Georgia to meet my family and also help me drive back to Texas. If you are the praying type, please pray for Sarah and myself. I have never meet anyone in this world like her! I am completely humbled that God would have sent me an angle when I was least expecting it. Sarah, if you happen to stumble on this, I am so very thankful for you in my life. I like you more this second than the last! I am excited to see what God has planned for us, and how He is completely in control of it. I want to thank you for giving me a chance, and walking up and saying "Hi" Please know that I'm counting down the time before you are here! I can't wait to see you!