Here we are on a Friday, April 22nd

 Terry

Terry is reading the paper as I write.  I would say she is the same.  I do know that there are times she is down down in terms of what she can not do and yes that is understanding of course.  So we take it one day at a time and hope that tomorrow is a bit better.

Not a whole lot to say this morning.  I rolled over in bed at 5:45 and just could not get to sleep again so was up by 6:00.  I did my what is normal now.  I had oatmeal with fruit in it and really it was not too bad!!!  I then emptied the dishwasher as now it is fixed and usually kind of full!  I took my meds that now number 6 and got them off the counter and into a pill box.  How exciting that was!!!  Understand I am not complaining as I know those pills are literally lifesavers BUT still there are times I yearn for the good old days when one could wake up, put the FP on and enjoy eggs, bacon, and a piece of toast!  AND that really was not all that long ago but it now seems that the OLD way may never come back.  AND I will not complain if the new way ushers me into the 80 age bracket rather than a box under ground if you get my drift.  Not sure if I am brave enough to venture into a new phase as I just read that coffee is not so good and IF one needs to drink it is a good idea to go to decaf.  That may be getting into way too "goodness" in terms of living.  We will see if I can take on the challenge.

I am off the courts and may just stay that way until after a couple of Dr. appt.  I see my primary Dr. next week and then my neurologist in early May.  I am guessing I may get the word next week that tennis is OK but I may just wait for Dr. Vickers when I see him in May.

With spring in the air my mind goes back to the farm in the 50s and 60s.  I still feel like running around the back of the house and past the outhouse to see if I could yell, "The creek is running, the creek is running."  No I do not want to go back to being preteen BUT the thought is kind of fun.  IF that were possible I do know of a few things I would do differently!

That darn weight is up a pound so I may need to address my eating in a more serious way.  Really I have a goal for the end of April and the way I am going the goal is way way too low BUT I will give it the old college try and maybe, just maybe, I can get there.  I am sure my breakfast of oatmeal this morning helped and that is about the only redeeming fact with that.

As I look at the calendar it appears that the end of the school year is near.  Many years ago that would have meant an uptick in my painting business.  Then later it would have meant going full steam ahead with plans for Servant Camp.  I would say maybe about 1985 or so I met with Louie Grams and talked about camp.  I said I was painting for my summer income and just could not do both painting and camp.  He consented to pay me a salary for the summer and from that time on it was camp camp camp in the summer.  Fun times to remember.  Well maybe not so FUN the summer our camper numbers hit the 400 mark!  With borrowed tents, a number of portable toilets, golf carts to get around etc. etc. camp was a huge summer job but I would say the rewards were wonderful.  Now I am not sure camp was for everyone but for the most part the kids had a blast and I know many came closer to God for the experience.  A good thing for sure.

Before I sign off I will say that I am feeling somewhat better each day.  As I have been on my feet this AM I think my walking is better today as well.  What the heck, with oatmeal for breakfast one should feel like a million dollars I think.

Well I have rambled on enough so will sign off and attempt to clear the dining room table of papers.  I am only hoping that I do NOT find a bill that I did not pay.  I don't think I will but then surprises seem to be part of my life lately.  Enough for the day.