Be Grateful

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Vivien and I woke up to my sisters and their spouses, Jackson and Nia , my aunts Sienna and Alesha, Aunties Janice and Amal,Yilena and Beth and my parents.  The only sibling missing was my biological one and her husband.

About time you two woke up. I have been working hard you know that and well my gal was tired too.  We have been working hard too. The only ones I can agree to is Kelly, Tabitha and aunt Janice and Yilena, Jackson and Nia. Darling we have all been working hard raising more money on top of our volunteer work and jobs says my dad.

Oh sorry. It's okay.
I was going to send my sister in there to get you up so we can eat dinner. Sorry dad.

My parents, aunts Sienna and Alesha, Beth,  Nia along with Lisa, Avery, Samantha and William gave us both hugs.

How long sweetie are you staying here? I took 8 days off so I can visit you all and the others for five days. We fly back to Canada on Saturday morning.  I return to work on Wednesday. I am in no rush to get back there especially after losing my chief. I was informed that my name has been put on the list as a possibility for the chief of our station. Sweetie that is awesome.  I have rough competition and people who have been there longer.  Babe you didn't tell me. I was but than you well you know. Oh okay okay. So you got back on the saddle. Lisa. What? At times... never mind.

Everyone laughs but my sister Lisa. I know Amal and I did.  Beth and I did. Jackson and I too.
What no Tabitha and Kelly?No dad we did our share in tahoe and on the way home. Too much information Tabitha. Sorry babe.  It's okay Tabitha. It's the truth. What's for dinner? Your aunt and I brought pizza,calzones,BBQ wings and salad. Izzy made us red velvet cake and we brought a two cases of beer. I am to tell you all Kono is finally home and Joey returns to work next week.  Beth how is Kono? Mrs. Wright is there and  Chin has a live in help for now until she improves and can do things without it hurting.  Yeah Bailey is doing her physical therapy and she still is struggling which rocks her off.  I am glad everyone we knew from Sacramento is alive as well as you sis.  Me too Avery .

Well I am starving. Maura had the inn employees cater to us well. The crew were shocked even Sydney that my family was so giving of their monies and time. Izzy made us three and half dozen of her raspberry tarts for me saying Joey after she got caught from her and Casey not being able to get Chief Regan.   I have the total donations to the grandkids and Mrs.  Regan.

William hands me a paper with the amounts.  I about fainted.  The amounts were huge and the taxes were removed already.

I am glad they don't have to worry about finances. Richard and Jackie bought her a new vehicle too. I knew the chief and her vehicles were on its last legs . Parker is paying for the maintenance.  She set up an account and already deposited this amount in it.
Beth hands me the bank book to take  back with me. We know David and Alexa cannot make it here but we are having a dinner at the winery for you. Katelyn, Penelope and Javier are picking up the entire tab. Jenna and Deb are flying in tomorrow and will be staying with Jane and Maura . Tomorrow is bowling.  We are going to a bowling alley.  Vivien we have a bowling alley in the house.  We will give you a tour of the place.  Okay thanks Amal.

We finished eating. I went with Amal you see the house.

Amal David and the rest of the Schumachers will be here tomorrow.  Is everything ready for our wedding renewals? Yes. Good. She will be caught off guard.  With the fires occurring, it made it easier for me to plan the renewal of our wedding vows. I played dumb. She is chief when she returns.  I have her dress blues here. I woke up and put it in the other guest room . Good . Let's get back. Remember we have to be up early so she can get her two awards.  Yes I know and she is going to want to have dessert too.I have to come up wirh a story why I.
cannot.

We get back with the other family members.

Aye it's getting late and I want to go to bed early. Oh yes! Babe sorry mother nature showed up and no we are not. We all better get going so we can be refresh tomorrow.

We say goodbye to everyone even my parents who are going to stay with Tabitha and Kelly so they can meet up with the florist and get the backyard ready while Hollie and I are gone.

Hollie pouts and  we get ready  for bed.

Babe I have cramps real bad I am going to sleep in the other room so you can get some sleep. OH OK.

I kiss Hollie goodnight and she puts her head on the pillow and she is out. I go outside where the people who are outside waiting for me to give them the signal to go ahead.

Janice what did you put in her water? Sleeping pill I got from Maura.  She will sleep well.  Everyone returned.  Alexa and David and the other Schumachers showed up.