Hello Friday
They did say we would have two more days of uncomfortable warm weather. Don’t you just hate it when they hit it on the nose!
This morning we had company for most of the morning. Dennis’ older brother Dick has been gone since the late 80s. Dennis’ nephews, Mitch and Matt live in Windom and came to spend time with Dennis. Family reaching out is priceless. Did they have any relationship with Jeff, no. Those two boys have stayed close with Dennis and would pop in unexpected, unannounced and the visiting would be hot and heavy. Priceless.
This afternoon, Jan from next door came over. Jan dropped off a set of keys for their garage. Tomorrow Jan and Randy are leaving on a trip to visit and see what is to see driving east. Their trips have always been to the west as their Gold Wing group would make plans. Jan just got a 2024 Ford car. Whatever the model is, 2024 was the last year for manufacturing it. No cycle on this trip. This is Randy’s first trip since retiring from John Deere in December of last year. He is 70 and John Deere was his first job after high school. Hmm.
Dennis is finding that when you slam down on the tailbone it doesn’t feel good for quite some time and there doesn’t seem to be anywhere to sit that it doesn’t hurt. Every afternoon, I talk him in to lying on his bed. It doesn’t hurt then.
I know from a little bit of history with pain, the more you buy into it, the worse it seems. Relaxing does help. I also know keeping busy helps . . . but then, what does the on-site witch doctor know.
Another thing I know . . . every day comes with possibilities that may never have crossed your mind. It seems that those that consider their glass always half full have the best chance of a “sneaking occurrence.” I am sad for those that have adopted the half empty approach to life. I do feel sad for Dennis.
I have taken out of the freezer a glass container of the pasta dish that I incorporated the brussel sprouts in to.
With that I will take my leave. ♥