A Once in a Lifetime
A once in a lifetime is taking place today. It is my 72nd birthday and I plan on enjoying it this whole next year. Dennis asked me this morning if I ever thought about coming to this age. No. I don’t think about my age. Every day is a fresh start with fresh ideas and things to be enjoyed. But . . . I must be this age as the memories I have sure as heck didn’t happen to someone else along these 72 years. Living in the moment, all the while collecting memories, is such a blessing that I never take for granted.
My first phone call of the day was from Kevin. Now, I will admit: I was still in bed. Some time ago I began putting my cell phone next to my bed. Hmm. Is that a sign of my age? I just don’t want to have to move too quickly when the phone rings and my mind may be going faster than my body. No 911 calls coming from Stauffer any time soon. My sister, Elvera, gave me a call this morning, which was very special. A bit later, I received a call from our porch. Dennis had also slept in, and while I was visiting with Kevin, Dennis got up and headed to the porch with his coffee. It takes a while before the day clicks in and I was his “one phone call.” I had felt guilty in times past when I sleep until nine . . . I don’t do that anymore.
I have had a very low key day. I did visit the sewing studio to tidy up and make room for thread that was acquired several days ago in Bird Island. When I walked into the store, I was handed an envelope. Daughter Carrie, had arranged for a gift certificate to be mailed out to me. It was quite a coincidence that Dennis and I visited the store the same day the mail man was going to whisk the certificate away from Bird Island traveling to Stauffer Avenue. Very wonderful surprise that will keep on going for many stitches.
Supper this evening is on Kevin and Kersten. We very seldom eat out and tonight there will be a 12″ tuna sandwich from Subway gracing our dining-room table for the two of us to share. It will continue to be a treat for several more eats. Dennis took over the kitchen earlier today. For dessert a German Chocolate cake awaits. I did assist with making the frosting, and it is no less directly from the recipe on the Hersey’s Coco box. I did save a bit for Dennis to sample from the bowl.
I like this day a whole lot and the warm fuzzy feelings will last for the entire year.