Here we are at hump day September 15

TERRY

As I write it is almost 9:00 and Terry is still sound asleep.  I got out of bed at 7:10 and she was awake but feel asleep shortly after that.   She had a pretty good day yesterday.

I have come to KNOW that NOT going to ND this weekend is the best.  Would I like to go, for sure.  But it just was not the thing to do.  I checked Delta to see if I could get a refund of my flight but I purchased the cheapest seat and it is NOT refundable.  My books have beens sent.  A writing has been sent so I kind of will be there and I am sure people will have a great time.  I just hope there is no covid issues.

No real plans for the day so will try to make some progress on a clean house.  That should NOT be difficult but for some reason it often is!

Terry just woke so I brought the paper in to her.  She did not want the light on at this time so I probably will hear a call soon to come and put the light on!

I did not post an important date yesterday and it was on purpose.  I was not up for the emotion that is brings each year so I let the day go by and will try today.  Yesterday marked the 12th year of Gail's entry into Heaven.  In some ways it seems so so far away and in other ways it seems not that long ago.  

Son Aaron sent some pictures of their new kitchen which is finished.  Aaron did a lot of the work but much was done by contractors.  It got me thinking about how lucky I am to have four kids and they are all incredibly talented in their own way.  In fact they all are so talented and wise at times I have to stop and think, "Are they really mine?"  Well then I think back to Gail and of course the answer is yes!  Anyway I know I do not say this to them often if ever but I am so so proud of each of them.  This sounds kind of like a crybaby and maybe it is BUT.  I think back on my high school days.  I played in 28 football games while starting in 21 of them.  I played in about 50 basketball games while starting about in 25 of them.  AND to my knowledge Dad did not see me play once nor did he ever comment or ask about a game.  I know what is past is past but once in a great while when I sit back and "remember" the thoughts come to mind "why"?

Enough of that kind of stuff.  I need to say after saying ALL that "I am incredibly thankful for my upbringing and all that Mom and Dad did for us kids.

Here it is almost 9:30 so will sign off but will end with the writing I sent to the reunion.