Friday, April 13, 2007

Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen From the Center of the USA - Denver, CO

Although, in trouble with everyone, I managed to get myself into a handicapped seat -took all my prescribed drugs - sucked it in big time, and I'm now stretched out in my daughter's new home - I am here to celebrate my daughter's birthday from a hospital bed they rented for me until my return on Monday.

Thank God the Dr. said okay, because there were few others in my court. Mike did a fantastic job on the Tacoma side and Tara on the Denver side. I've been resting since I got here, but it is worth while. It's one of the things that "Hanging in there" is all about. I can't have a collapse now because God wouldn't let everyone say "I told you so." Once I get home - I'll be good again.

I said to Bill Bettyas the other day that 70 would be a nice age for me to return to God because He has spoiled me and never allowed me to feel or think old. Old is sneaking in a little when I get nervous seeing the kids climbing things, when I want to go to bed earlier than before, when the noise level or music is too loud; but I'm hanging in there. I don't want to become an old fart.

Cross your fingers - I have an eye appointment two days after I return home. I had gone about two months ago, but he struck out, so I'm going to another. The eyes are getting worse and worse and its a disappointment because of all the reading, painting and computer work I do along with everything else. I guess if things don't improve, I'll have to find something else; but I've been happy with all of the above. It's one of my whining areas.

I finished my Mind/Body class at Allenmore - it's a Harvard Program sponsored by MultiCare = very much worth the pain and effort to attend. Kris and I grew a lot from taking it together.

It snowed here today and yesterday. Below 30. If I don't at least find a horse to ride in the next few days, maybe I can go for a sleigh ride.

Hope you all enjoyed your Easter and take comfort in the Resurrection as I do.