Saturday, April 19, 2014

Happy Easter



HAPPY  
EASTER

Hi,

I couldn't help but reflect back upon Easters' past because it always meant another family gathering after Sunrise Easter Service.   As I've said before, my mother was from a family of 10 children and all the major holidays were spent with at least one or two of her sisters and their family, and sometimes more.

When we moved to our current home some 40 years ago, we would still travel to Madison for every holiday.  That tradition continued until my parents and/or one of her sisters were too old to host the gathering anymore.   Meanwhile the cousins all grew up, married, and had extended families to spend holidays with.

My husband has two surviving siblings - a brother who lives about 5 hours away and a sister who lives 3 hours away.   Each has families of their own.   

We had a lot of good times during those years and now that there is just Mr. D and I, it's too quiet.  But I guess that is the cycle of life.  And I am thankful that I'm still able to enjoy a holiday, albeit a quiet one.  I'm also thankful that I have those fond memories (and can still remember those times - he he).

Whatever you do for Easter, we hope you can enjoy the beauty of the day and remember why it is we celebrate Easter.

Easter Blessings to each of you,

Mary

P.S.  Last minute update - turns out we have an invitation for tomorrow for dinner.   Will be going to Son-in-law's brother's house for the day.   It's a long story, but I can share that part some other post.   So we'll be with family after all!





Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Spring Has Finally Sprung

Dear Readers,

It's finally happened!  Spring is here!   Last week at this time we were being warned of a possible big snow storm.   We ended up with about an inch, that promptly melted the next morning.  The Big Storm missed us by about 150 miles - it was close.

The tulips are starting to come up and also the Daffodils.   As you can see, the grass hasn't turned green yet, but hey -  we can't expect a miracle in one week.  LOL.

That's the good news.

The bad news is that Mr. D, my other half, is probably headed for knee replacement surgery once again.   He saw the doctor about 2 weeks ago.  The X-ray showed he had no cartilage.   He had knee replacement of his other leg about 15 years ago, so this is not totally unexpected.   Right now he says the Cortisone has helped.   We know he is buying some time - eventually it will have to be replaced.   

We are very thankful for the stair climber we had bought about 4 years ago.  Thankfully he is  riding in it now, whereas before he only used it to transport "stuff" up and down the steps.  I think it was a male ego thing.  He still insists on going with me to the grocery store, but refuses to ride in one of those auto carts available in most larger stores.   Time will tell.

I'll try to be more regular with posting now -  maybe at least once a week.   But will still visit all of you hopefully on a daily basis or every other day anyway.

Thanks for visiting. 

Mary