Made it through another night at home. Grateful for the gift of sleeping in our own bed! Amazing how the little things really can mean so much - familiar pillows and the sounds of the birds when I wake up. Even the feel of standing in my own shower with my cozy mango-colored robe hanging just outside the door! The aroma of freshly brewed chocolate raspberry coffee in a hand-painted mug my daughter made me for Mother's Day. And my jeans slipped on just right to conceal the ever-so-slight muffin top which the hospital food is hoping to help blossom into a muffin bottom as well! Will definately pack my tennies and take advantage of some laps around the UCLA campus and the fitness room at the Tiverton House! Ed is finally available to take back the weight he lost and I gained!
Ida has returned from her trip to be in Arizona for her grandson's brain surgery on Monday - all went better than expected and they were able to remove the tumor and biopsy it - thankfully it's benign. After some watchful after-care, he should recover fully and be able to have a healthy life. Thank goodness for prayers and miracles.
Looking forward to seeing Ed's sister and brother-in-law, Ginny & Per for dinner tonight along with Ed's mom, Lou and sister Sandy. Ginny & Per are here visiing from Arizona and I'm anxious to hear all about their recent & fabulous cruise to the Mediterranean - I'll get my dose of some vicarious living! They will then be leaving to take Lou and Ed's sister Sandy to Julesburg, Colorado for the 90th birthday party of Ed's aunt Pauline this weekend. Really wish we could be there - it's SOOOOO inspiring to spend time with people who have so much life experience to share, especially since Pauline is famous state-wide for her delicious homemade cinnamon rolls and her beautiful quilts! A purposeful and dedicated life for sure. Pauline, we will be there in thought and spirit and wouldn't have missed it for anyting less important than a stem cell transplant!
Tyler's graduation is tomorrow and then one of my VBFs (very best friends) is arriving Saturday on the train from La Jolla to help with Tyler's celebration on Sunday. Her birthday was 2 days ago, so we'll be toasting all kinds of events this weekend and having joyful time celebrating milestones and miracles. I'm definately feeling due for a little of that!
Well, must get back to the plumbing biz and my endless list-making activities. Sometimes when I'm really overwhelmed by the lists, I actually make a list of stuff I've ALREADY done, just for the satisfaction of crossing it all off and seeing it complete. Sort of cathartic. Today, I will just put on my list to make a list of those items........
Have a wonderful day and don't forget to be thankful for the tiny things that make life wonderful even for a fleeting moment. If you string enough together.......you can smile through a good part of the day. We'll practice together. I got a great card from another VBF (Lenore) the other day that said "Tina is so tough that her poodle skirt has a bull-dog on it. But you're tougher!" I'm going to remember that card all day today - perhaps even have it made into a laminated keychain. Seems good.
That's it for now. Puttin' on my bulldog inside with a Cairn terrier face. I'll let you know how it works out!
Liz, thanks for all the updates I havent been able to log on to comment ---- hopefully I can going forward.
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