the gratitude campaign: watch the short video

the gratitude campaign: watch the short video

Twilights Last Gleeming

At last Friday comes to a close and what a day.  I have to say it was a good day.  I made connections with a dear friend I hadn't heard from in over 35 years.  I was so glad to talk to him again.  The years have taken it's toll on us both but we are still alive and able to conjure up old memories of good times gone by.  I do hope I will get to see him sometime soon.  This past year saw the loss of so many friends and relatives.  Young and old taken away too soon, tragically.  Rain is in the air so not much for the weekend.  My bones is tellin.  I hope everyone has a good weekend and make some connections dont wait too long.

A Trip to Chapel hill

It was a beautiful day for a drive.  The sun was shining and the air was warm.  Storm clouds were in the distance Northward but they held off and did not dampen our day.  Easter lilies are blooming and red buds are out.  Dogwoods are starting to show and the Bradford pears are all in white.  Patches of green signal the coming spring.  The Dr didn't find an infection in her initial tests but did some blood work for Sherry and suggested some follow ups.  There wasn't any wait time and we got in and out of the clinic in a very timely manner. Sherry and I talked and enjoyed the scenery on the trip down highway 54 back to Burlington, its about 30 miles.  I promised to take her to Denny's as a treat for having to go to the Dr's.  We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon breakfast and came on home where we were greeted by Angel at the door like we had been gone for a week.  The meal laid heavy on us and it was time for a nap.  This was a good afternoon.

Dr Day

Busy day today.  Ms Sherry has a doctor appointment in Chapel Hill.  Its with her family Dr and she's a very nice person.  They are very good at the Family Medicine Clinic.  We have been fortunate to always get good doctors.  They are there for a few years then move on.  We miss em when they go.  We have to break in a new one after they leave and that takes a while. (Grin)
My son took out a life insurance policy and it makes me sad.  I hate to think of death of a child but it can happen.  My wife has lost a child but I cant even imagine it.  I can cry just thinking about it.  I lost a grand-daughter.  She died at birth but I saw her. I held her. I still cry for her.

I Am Thankful

I do have to admit I am so thankful for the number of friends and like minded individuals I have met on facebook.  It is reassuring that there are many people who believe as I in the virtues of the South and her people.  I love to go to FB to see what everyone is doing and to see how they are.  I hate to say but it is the most interaction I get on a day to day basis.

My Day Comes to a Close

My day comes to a close.  I have fed the two children (dawgs).  I always endure more pain as the day wears farther along and by bedtime it is to the degree it is hard to find sleep.  I have my dragons to slay.  My ghosts keep me company.  I have made friends of most of them.  They are not as scary as they once were.  I still wake in a panic and have to lay in pain until once again I can find sleep.  There are nights when I don't sleep at all.  I can pace myself and get somethings done in a days time and not suffer too bad if I'm careful.  God, thank you for my many blessings.....forgive me of my transgressions today. Amen. 

MY Morning Wake Up

This day begins new and fresh and I awake the problems of the last day affront me.  I am greeted with sickness, and grief.  I don't watch the news because there is just more of the same there.  I find some happiness in my dog, Angel who wakes me each morning happy and in want of her morning meal and to be let out to investigate the yard to find any interlopers who may have dared to invade her territory.  The big dog which I sometimes call the big "Yellar Dawg" awaits her meal outside on the porch.  Angel relieves her of her duties as watchdog to make her rounds.  This is how my mornings begin.