If you need something done, ask a Marine! Or have his grandma ask him for you....Judy's lovely grandson, Josh, a former Marine, came with her to my house tonight to put my luggage in her car so it's there for me tomorrow. Wasn't that good thinking? I'm so thankful for their help with that. Judy hauled my little bag downstairs for me, my red coat inside! All I'll carry in my tote bag is my make-up bag and a book for on the plane and in the airport.
Josh's parents are coming down for a visit in early April and I've invited them to use my home while I'm gone. Judy's extra rooms are taken up by Josh and his friend who have moved in with her for now. Why not use my place? It would be as handy as a hotel would be, they'd enjoy the view, and I'm not far from Judy's house, sounds perfect to me! It's the least I can do for the help they've given me!
Today was an active one, starting with finishing the April FlockTalk newsletter and getting it e-mailed all over creation. Whew--Done! My first stop after leaving home was Great Hang Ups (actually McDonald's for a drink) to assemble my "relief" piece in acrylic being entered in the 3-D Art Guild show at Village Gallery in April. My dear friends are taking care of it for me, making sure it gets properly framed and delivered to the Gallery. I am so thankful to them, too, for helping me out with that project and such. When done assembling, I left to pick up Barb from where she was staying and we met Justin for lunch at Koko's, right next door to Hang Ups! While there, Pam called to ask where I was and when I told her, she came to have lunch, too! How nice! We got to see each other once more before my trip and say our "farewells".
After our wonderful meal and visit, Barb and I went to Wal-Mart for a little bit as the other two went back to work. She knew I was time-pressed so we made our shopping there shorter, and cheaper, than we normally would. There are simply so many details that have to be taken care of before a trip including banking and forwarding of mail.... I dropped Barb off again and headed back to Publix to get a few things before meeting Justin for his doctor appointment. We went in separate cars to the specialist's office since he had to go to class tonight.
The doctor didn't tell us anything that we hadn't already heard, and recommended an MRI to rule out anything else going on in Justin's head. He did, however, say that he didn't think there was anything else to be concerned about, the MRI was a good idea, but not mandatory. Justin told the doctor he'd think about it, which is a good thing. At least he's not totally throwing out the idea, at least for now. In a year, he's to go back in and have his hearing re-checked, which is a very good idea. Oh well.............
A couple really good things happened today, besides having lunch with some of my favorite peoples. Strange as it may seem, I ran into some ladies from my old neighborhood, each one in a different store! I'd seen Taffy in February and we promised to have lunch but haven't so far, and she took my phone number so she can call me for "a date". At Publix I ran into a lady for whom we built a house in The Preserve, modeled after our floor plan. She'd given us a wonderful book when Timmy died, and I read it just this past winter. It's called "Tender Fingerprints" and its about a man's dealing with the stillbirth of his first child. My, it was good! Just think how long it took me to get around to reading that story, what I missed out on...I guess it was better now than when Timmy's death was yet so fresh. Really, seven years isn't all that long...It was so wonderful to reconnect with Mary Jane again, and we've promised to get in touch when I'm back in town. I love it, love it, love it!!
The weather improved vastly today, getting up near 70, depending upon where I was. Barb said that Harv got to wear his shorts, the mark of a successful vacation. He's had a cold since the weekend, wearing him down somewhat. The sun can only help him feel better, it does for me anyway. Tomorrow is supposed to warmer yet which is good, because they are taking a boat ride. I just hope the river is calm so no one gets sea sick!
Jill called this afternoon from Copp's Grocery Store to find out what I needed them to buy for my visit. She had already latched onto the necessary soda and was searching, perhaps in vain, for the hull-less popcorn I require. She was having trouble finding it so I may have to get along without it. Mom was on a mission to find the poppy seed-filled doughnuts I love----am I spoiled or what? I'll have to add poppy seed doughnuts to my list of "funeral foods", planning the menu for my funeral dinner. Wouldn't it be wonderful if I went to heaven around Easter time, like Linda's mom did? Tonight when Josh and Judy were here, we discussed my funeral foods, which I'm sure Josh found quite weird, and Judy remarked how it's her job, if she outlives me, to put a nice purple lining in my casket. Custom made, perfect! I'll have to remember to ask the mortician to put rose-colored glasses on my face, as well.......Wouldn't that just be a hoot???? We talk about the strangest things, don't we?
One more thought: Linda's mom's funeral was today and my mom was able to go, hitching a ride with another member from church. Mom was hesitant about driving so far out of the city limits and it worked great to catch a ride with someone and spare her nerves. Linda and I had a nice chat last night and she's doing well under the circumstances. The Easter services were so wonderful and significant, she told Pastor she considers the Easter worship to have been her mom's funeral service! "Welcome, Happy Morning"!!!!!
Pam is lending Justin a pet carrier so he can transport Lynx to Paul and Emily's house on the weekend. Paul was sad that he didn't get to see Justin at Good Shepherd for Easter so now he'll see him this weekend. It wasn't going to work out for me to take her tonight--can't you just see me trying to contain her in my arms and stumbling down the steps? Squish! and no more cat! She'd be a flat cat!
I cried and cried saying "good-bye" to Justin after his appointment this afternoon. Moms are so emotional, but hey, God made us that way---take it up with Him!
Josh's parents are coming down for a visit in early April and I've invited them to use my home while I'm gone. Judy's extra rooms are taken up by Josh and his friend who have moved in with her for now. Why not use my place? It would be as handy as a hotel would be, they'd enjoy the view, and I'm not far from Judy's house, sounds perfect to me! It's the least I can do for the help they've given me!
Today was an active one, starting with finishing the April FlockTalk newsletter and getting it e-mailed all over creation. Whew--Done! My first stop after leaving home was Great Hang Ups (actually McDonald's for a drink) to assemble my "relief" piece in acrylic being entered in the 3-D Art Guild show at Village Gallery in April. My dear friends are taking care of it for me, making sure it gets properly framed and delivered to the Gallery. I am so thankful to them, too, for helping me out with that project and such. When done assembling, I left to pick up Barb from where she was staying and we met Justin for lunch at Koko's, right next door to Hang Ups! While there, Pam called to ask where I was and when I told her, she came to have lunch, too! How nice! We got to see each other once more before my trip and say our "farewells".
After our wonderful meal and visit, Barb and I went to Wal-Mart for a little bit as the other two went back to work. She knew I was time-pressed so we made our shopping there shorter, and cheaper, than we normally would. There are simply so many details that have to be taken care of before a trip including banking and forwarding of mail.... I dropped Barb off again and headed back to Publix to get a few things before meeting Justin for his doctor appointment. We went in separate cars to the specialist's office since he had to go to class tonight.
The doctor didn't tell us anything that we hadn't already heard, and recommended an MRI to rule out anything else going on in Justin's head. He did, however, say that he didn't think there was anything else to be concerned about, the MRI was a good idea, but not mandatory. Justin told the doctor he'd think about it, which is a good thing. At least he's not totally throwing out the idea, at least for now. In a year, he's to go back in and have his hearing re-checked, which is a very good idea. Oh well.............
A couple really good things happened today, besides having lunch with some of my favorite peoples. Strange as it may seem, I ran into some ladies from my old neighborhood, each one in a different store! I'd seen Taffy in February and we promised to have lunch but haven't so far, and she took my phone number so she can call me for "a date". At Publix I ran into a lady for whom we built a house in The Preserve, modeled after our floor plan. She'd given us a wonderful book when Timmy died, and I read it just this past winter. It's called "Tender Fingerprints" and its about a man's dealing with the stillbirth of his first child. My, it was good! Just think how long it took me to get around to reading that story, what I missed out on...I guess it was better now than when Timmy's death was yet so fresh. Really, seven years isn't all that long...It was so wonderful to reconnect with Mary Jane again, and we've promised to get in touch when I'm back in town. I love it, love it, love it!!
The weather improved vastly today, getting up near 70, depending upon where I was. Barb said that Harv got to wear his shorts, the mark of a successful vacation. He's had a cold since the weekend, wearing him down somewhat. The sun can only help him feel better, it does for me anyway. Tomorrow is supposed to warmer yet which is good, because they are taking a boat ride. I just hope the river is calm so no one gets sea sick!
Jill called this afternoon from Copp's Grocery Store to find out what I needed them to buy for my visit. She had already latched onto the necessary soda and was searching, perhaps in vain, for the hull-less popcorn I require. She was having trouble finding it so I may have to get along without it. Mom was on a mission to find the poppy seed-filled doughnuts I love----am I spoiled or what? I'll have to add poppy seed doughnuts to my list of "funeral foods", planning the menu for my funeral dinner. Wouldn't it be wonderful if I went to heaven around Easter time, like Linda's mom did? Tonight when Josh and Judy were here, we discussed my funeral foods, which I'm sure Josh found quite weird, and Judy remarked how it's her job, if she outlives me, to put a nice purple lining in my casket. Custom made, perfect! I'll have to remember to ask the mortician to put rose-colored glasses on my face, as well.......Wouldn't that just be a hoot???? We talk about the strangest things, don't we?
One more thought: Linda's mom's funeral was today and my mom was able to go, hitching a ride with another member from church. Mom was hesitant about driving so far out of the city limits and it worked great to catch a ride with someone and spare her nerves. Linda and I had a nice chat last night and she's doing well under the circumstances. The Easter services were so wonderful and significant, she told Pastor she considers the Easter worship to have been her mom's funeral service! "Welcome, Happy Morning"!!!!!
Pam is lending Justin a pet carrier so he can transport Lynx to Paul and Emily's house on the weekend. Paul was sad that he didn't get to see Justin at Good Shepherd for Easter so now he'll see him this weekend. It wasn't going to work out for me to take her tonight--can't you just see me trying to contain her in my arms and stumbling down the steps? Squish! and no more cat! She'd be a flat cat!
I cried and cried saying "good-bye" to Justin after his appointment this afternoon. Moms are so emotional, but hey, God made us that way---take it up with Him!
