Terry
As I sit down to write I hear Terry stirring, my FP is nearly ready to enjoy and I am ready to celebrate the risen Lord. Terry is still sleeping but I am going to guess that she is OK today. We will see how she did when she wakes up but I think she had a good sleep.
As I went out to retrieve the paper I thought to myself this 70 degree weather is somewhat better than the 25 in St. Paul! Well not so sure I am excited about the projected 84 this afternoon but by that time Terry and I will be seated at the table in the AC house enjoying cream potatoes, ham and asparagus with apple pie for dessert if needed/wanted. With my limited culinary skills it may be a challenge to get the potatoes and ham ready to eat at the same time but I will give it my best try. I had peas in mind but Terry mentioned that it would be nice to have asparagus so that we will have. Not sure I have ever prepared asparagus but will give it the old college try. Wait a minute what am I saying about college???
I was awake way way too early so I decided to get out of bed at 5:45. I still do not hear the TV on so I am pretty sure Terry is sleeping. I have things figured out for our about 2:00 PM meal. IF I am correct I need to start things about 10:00 AM.
I talked to both sisters last night. Joan is with son Quinn for a while as he has been very very sick. I think he has/had a brain bleed. Joan let hubby Ron at home and has been with Quinn for some time. Sounds like maybe another week and she will head home. Quinn does have a special friend to be with him AND he needs much help in daily living but Joan thinks he is slowly slowly improving.
Well I did my thing this morning and again ate a healthy breakfast. No, I did not have oatmeal as I think I can only take that every other day. So I took some no sugar canned peaches and ate them with cottage cheese. A far far cry from my favorite sausage/eggs/hashbrowns but at least for the short while it will have to do. BUT I did snack too much yesterday so my weight was up a pound. On days like this, Easter, I think back on what Mom had to prepare for dinner. I think much of the time she had a ham that Dad had won at a trap shoot. I know for sure there were cream potatoes and yes Mom made the best.
I find this interesting. My calves continue to be very very sore after being in bed for several days. However they do seem just a bit better today so maybe in a few days that will be gone. I do continue to stay off my feet for a few minutes every couple hours as I think that is good for this stroke thing. I should add that I am now on day 4 I think of being home and I have been very good about taking those darn pills etc. that I am on. I kind of do not want to think about doing that for the next many years but then the alternative may not be so good!
For some reason we did not get a Sunday paper so ventured out to Walmart for one. It is a beautiful day and perfect for Easter Sunday. On days like this I tend to think back on my early years on the farm and yes, give thanks as I now feel my childhood was very good. Not a lot of money but much love which of course is much much better.
I think that is it for this Easter Sunday. It is strange to think of family now and what family was way way back. Then it was church and home to Mom's great meal. It would be Mom, Dad, Joan, Dave, Helen and if we were lucky some years Ronald/Glorine and Janet/John. Today, oh my so different. Glorine is in Rapid City playing the piano for Easter Service I am guessing. John/Judi are in Arizona and getting ready to head back to MN. Joan and Ron, well Ron is most likely at a family dinner so he does not need to cook!! Where Joan is taking care of son Quinn in another state. I am thinking maybe Marlys is with one of the kids but I do not know that. Helen is in Arkansas and maybe having friends over for a delicious dinner. May goodness how time has a way of making BIG changes in lives. I might add that our farm where we grew up and had so many Easter Sundays is now a grain field as the fire took all. Lord we do not understand your ways but try to embrace your will for our lives.
I close with a "Have a wonderful Easter and may it launch you into a year of blessings."
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