Yeah for me.

Yesterday I received several Lupine plants from Deb. Harnly.  I was stopped in my tracks as I had this sudden urge to talk to my Dad and tell him all about my beautiful flowers. I think I was thinking about Aunt Margaret and so I naturally thought of Daddy too.  He loved the earth and he loved growing things in it.  He was smarter than I ever gave him credit for.  I hate that Morphine, Viet Nam, depression and many other things got in the way of my relationship with my dad.  I want to make sure I have a better relationship with my girls.  Things with Laura have gone so much better this week.  Do I dare say that I am grateful for Mondays visit to the counselor?  Thank you Lord for things that come in unexpected ways.

I talked to Brock this morning and sent my condolences.  I am a little sad as it is yet another family event that I will miss due to living so far away.  To be distanced is a blessing and a curse all in one.  I talked to Tammie as she, Mom and Aunt Shirleen are traveling to Milton, Florida to attend Aunt Margaret's viewing and funeral services. I thought it funny how Mom and Aunt Shirleen are thrown together in a car for several hours.  Tammie is there so I suppose they will get along.  Perhaps that is the Lord working in an unexpected way too.  When I talked to Tammie as they were passing through Tallahassee as we spoke.  Tammie started singing "Way Down Upon the Swanee River" as they passed by the river itself.  Leave it to Tammie to brighten everyone's day.  I am blessed to have a sister that has lived through much and still sees the brightness in life. 

I walked with Carole yesterday. That's the second day this week.  If the thunderstorms hold out till late evening I will make it day number three for this week.  Yeah for me. Yeah for feeling better. Yeah for doing things to make me feel better.