MY PERSONAL JOURNAL

I'm almost convinced that no one reads my blog and won't until I decide to run for public office (which is "not" going to happen). Therefore, I think that it is safe for me to post to my little heart is content. It is a busy time for me now. May has always been the busiest month in my life. Well, since the good Lord saw fit to send children to us, anyway. And then since I decided to go into the teaching profession, which means that my life is driven by the school calendar. I can even manage December better than May. This year is not any different. I have survived my huge anxiety attack of a few weeks back, when I first realized what the time between May 21 and August 22 held in store for me. I am "in demand" by our adult children, as never before during their adult lives. Surgeries, a trip to Africa, a master's graduation, a baby, a trip to the Olympic Peninsula, a family reunion, etc. The summer is taken. Then I visited a specialist recently, and she added a little "procedure" for me to tack on to my overloaded schedule. Life is good! This morning I've read the blog update on our friend's site and have shed buckets of tears of joy. They are nearing the completion of an addition to their family, an "older" boy from Africa. I just can't imagine the joy that boy will feel in his heart when he realizes that he is finally going to belong to a family!!! My feelings are tied up in stories our youngest child, a former CPS worker, has told me about children in their teens who long to belong to someone. It seems research would indicate that even if adopted way late in life, the difference in these children's lives is huge. God is good! I continue to struggle with lack of exercise or desire to exercise. I put out an APB for any local friend to please help me load some music on to the MP3 player that I've had since November. Skye continues to improve, although she is now a wizard at hanging upside down (her all-time favorite activity) with only her "good" leg. She has loved hanging upside down from day 1. In fact, after a road trip to Arkansas once, I nick-named her Bat-Bird. She honestly hung upside down for almost five hours! I like think that Bogey is becoming more acclimated to human hands, but I may be fooling myself. He did a sneaky little trick yesterday and sneaked a sip of my coffee. I don't mind sharing, but caffeine is a real no-no for these feathered friends. I'm so excited about the arrived of Baby O. Sometimes I can hardly wait, then I remind myself of what events are scheduled before her birth and thank God that she isn't due quite yet. Our son's impending surgeries are still a source of concern for me. We would feel better if he had received a second opinion. But he is an adult, so we are practicing the art of "letting go and letting God." Our middle daughter and her family are packed and ready to move back to their home in Colorado. Their road trip will include a trip to our home on their way back. Ah, grandchildren time again! It's my favorite season!!!! Those are the mainstay of my thoughts this morning. We can tack on to that my current improvement on the links and my renewed love of golf. LOL!!! I finally broke 60 on 9 holes!!! Such a break-through for me, a goal realized. Our house plans are coming along so nicely. We have selected what surfaces we will have on our floors. And last of all, anyone who knew my mother or knows me, knows what pain was in that relationship. But I want to tell you that there is not a day goes by that I don't wish and/or miss having a fun conversation with Rose. When we meet in heaven, she will be a kinder person. And most assuredly, I will, too. Blessings on your day and mine, as well. Sandy