On this date – 5 years ago we went to Tuscaloosa to watch softball and be tourists. When we got to town we found out the hotel had given our room to people evacuating Florida because of a hurricane. They put us in a conference room with mattresses and pillows to sleep for a few hours.

Once rested we were able to get a room and enjoy our weekend. If you know Richard, you know he loves softball, Alabama sports, and his girls, do you know he was on cloud nine.

When these memories (especially with photos) pop up on Facebook, I’m so thankful. It really is the time we spend together making memories and not the “stuff we accumulate” that matters when all is said and done.