Once a Man, Twice a Child
Hello, again. The mind is on overload, a good time to re-visit my friend, Ms. Blog.
Home in Glen Ellyn, and happy to be here. Patrick has added some chaos to the equation...a messy kid for sure, night owl habits, and it's great to have him at home again. Sam and Charlotte are fine...or it appears, as I found my first real hairball yesterday. And I am rested after, believe it or not, sixteen hours in bed! I must have been exhausted, both physically and mentally. Saturday is here and I am determined to make the most of it...thankfully, I have my health and I'm ready!
Once a Man, Twice a Child...oh what an accurate saying...it happens to us all. My Dad is doing well, considering other options. He was just like a kid as we celebrated his 85th birthday with fifty of his friends from Willoughby and Palm City Presbyterian. It was a wonderful party, Pearl did a fabulous job organizing and executing the affair. She has the creative touch of an artist, the energy of a saint, and the heart of an angel. Between Sharon Singh, my dad's nurse, and Pearl, he is in good hands for sure. Ellis was just like a child this visit, so looking forward to the birthday celebration and so discouraged when I was leaving to return to Glen Ellyn. He knows everytime we say 'good-bye' it may be our last. He delivered the message 'your home is where Pearl and I are' and he truly believes what he says. Things are better for him mentally but he really is slowing physically. He's a fighter though, and his unfailing spirit to live could allow him to be with us for many full moons. Take it a day at a time and pray for the Lord's will to be done.
Now, to more mundane things. I was the biggest Loser in Stuart, for the week anyway.
I attended Weight Watchers and was immediately surprised at how fit the attendees were...many overweight but no one was obese. I smoked 'em all with a 4.4 pound decrease. That means I'm down 11 for the first three weeks on the program. So far, so good. Now it's time to build up some running mileage and get things moving a little faster. Ah, the motivation of a high school reunion, and the vanity of it all. Hey, if it works, embrace it!
Logical Information Machine...is it the way things work or could it be a minor dream come true...we will see next week. Lunch is scheduled to see what business prospects exist. Lord knows I could use a favorable break these days. Financially, I'm running on fumes. Paying $65 to fill your tank with petrol is going to make this summer a real headache. And, I don't see things changing in the future. If anything, times will be tougher for the remainder of 2008. Keep the Faith, you will find a way, Ricky. Tomorrow is college graduation for Lauren. We will write about that subject another time. It's time to run. May God bless and keep you in his Grace. Over and Out.
Home in Glen Ellyn, and happy to be here. Patrick has added some chaos to the equation...a messy kid for sure, night owl habits, and it's great to have him at home again. Sam and Charlotte are fine...or it appears, as I found my first real hairball yesterday. And I am rested after, believe it or not, sixteen hours in bed! I must have been exhausted, both physically and mentally. Saturday is here and I am determined to make the most of it...thankfully, I have my health and I'm ready!
Once a Man, Twice a Child...oh what an accurate saying...it happens to us all. My Dad is doing well, considering other options. He was just like a kid as we celebrated his 85th birthday with fifty of his friends from Willoughby and Palm City Presbyterian. It was a wonderful party, Pearl did a fabulous job organizing and executing the affair. She has the creative touch of an artist, the energy of a saint, and the heart of an angel. Between Sharon Singh, my dad's nurse, and Pearl, he is in good hands for sure. Ellis was just like a child this visit, so looking forward to the birthday celebration and so discouraged when I was leaving to return to Glen Ellyn. He knows everytime we say 'good-bye' it may be our last. He delivered the message 'your home is where Pearl and I are' and he truly believes what he says. Things are better for him mentally but he really is slowing physically. He's a fighter though, and his unfailing spirit to live could allow him to be with us for many full moons. Take it a day at a time and pray for the Lord's will to be done.
Now, to more mundane things. I was the biggest Loser in Stuart, for the week anyway.
I attended Weight Watchers and was immediately surprised at how fit the attendees were...many overweight but no one was obese. I smoked 'em all with a 4.4 pound decrease. That means I'm down 11 for the first three weeks on the program. So far, so good. Now it's time to build up some running mileage and get things moving a little faster. Ah, the motivation of a high school reunion, and the vanity of it all. Hey, if it works, embrace it!
Logical Information Machine...is it the way things work or could it be a minor dream come true...we will see next week. Lunch is scheduled to see what business prospects exist. Lord knows I could use a favorable break these days. Financially, I'm running on fumes. Paying $65 to fill your tank with petrol is going to make this summer a real headache. And, I don't see things changing in the future. If anything, times will be tougher for the remainder of 2008. Keep the Faith, you will find a way, Ricky. Tomorrow is college graduation for Lauren. We will write about that subject another time. It's time to run. May God bless and keep you in his Grace. Over and Out.
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