Thankful Tuesday May 19

Today I am very thankful for life. My life in particular. For some reason I never thought I would live to see my 70's. Don't know why, I just didn't and here I am 71, still loving my horses and riding every chance I have. I have survived 6 children and several pregnancies that ended in miscarriages. I have survived a near heart attack and heart surgery. I survived a stroke with no lasting effects. I survived a bad case of viral pneumonia. I have four loving adult children with children of their own. I have 17 grandchildren that love me. I have four sweet great grandchildren. I have a loving sister who cares about me unconditionally. I have an adoring husband of almost 52 years that still calls me Baby in the most loving of ways. I have a sweet little dog - a poodle- that gets excited when I come home. I have 2 daughters in law that love me for just who i am. I could go on and on. That is my thankful day. No gift could be greater than that.

Drizzly Monday

Disappointing - the weather. Yesterday I wished I had brought some tank tops, today I needed a sweater. It was 81 at home. Carmen told me I would want to come back here after I went home because it would be hot and NO WAY. I am ready to hot.

Nikki is good. Not doing anything which is just what the doctor ordered. She forgot she had anti nauseaous meds and she needed it today. She has lay down a good portion of the day and that has been good. Tomorrow I leave my 70th year and start #71, I never thought I would make it this far.

Take care, and have a good Tuesday.

A Sunny Sunday

Nikki came home about noon today and it has been a very nice afternoon. Even the loud music off and on has not bothered me like last night. I think I had kind of a melt down. I hope my grandsons have forgiven me.

It is beautiful here today. Dustin has been working in his garden in the back yard. He is a funny young man. Party hard but come home to mom for dinner and have his garden in their back yard. He is 25.

I think i will sleep better tonight with other people in the house except me and the little boys. The big boys did not come home until the sun was coming up and that made me a little nervous.,

A great Monday is in order for you all.

Saturday headaches

Nikki is doing well, she will be coming home tomorrow. Spent most of the day with her. We were walking the halls and she was doing well until someone in a room nearby died and we went to her room and pulled the curtain. That is too private a moment to share with people walking the halls.

Came home and Nikkis boys had brought a drum set over and the drums, guitars and a CD were more than I could stand. The house was shaking on its foundation. My head was pounding and I retired to my car to read. I feel bad but I could not take it. The boys seemed to understand, I just can not take that nolse in a confined area. Between that and lilacs my head is pounding and I think I might be whining.

Happy Sunday to all.

Friday

I am so tired my eyeballs may fall out. Nikki had her surgery at noon today and is doing well. Thanks for those I know are praying, She was sitting up and eating some supper when I left the hospital. Her friend Rita is with her now and Carmen is going back up in a few. I will be here with the boys. Tyler and Bryant are here - at least their bodies are. Both are being very cooperative but know that its Friday night and heaven forbid that they stay home. But because Grandma asked they are. Good boys.

Don't know what else is going on in the world. Have a nice Saturday.

Thursday

Nikki worked today and her husband Carmen did errands part of the day. Isaac and I hung out together. When Carmen was home, I went shopping at the Thrift Stores and bought the little boys jeans. Lane has sprouted up tall and Isaac just outgrew and wore out his. I got them each 2/3 pair. That should hold them until they get another growing spurt.

Nikki has her surgery tomorrow. Please be praying for her. I know she will feel so much better when it is all done and over with.

I talked to Bob today and a friend of ours lost her dad today. He was is an vehicle accident in Montana. In the last 5 years she has lost almost her whole family. Son, brother, mom and now her dad. Heidi does not deal too well anyway. This is really hard on her.

I miss my horses. I must be here though. Have a nice Friday.

Wednesday Evening

Man it has rained all afternoon. The drive was totally uneventful. That is the way I like it. Heather and Lilianna rode with me but both slept most of the way. I don't think I have mentioned it but Heather and Joel will give us another great grand baby just after the first of the year. She was so sick all the way. Felt sorry for her.

At home, oh my goodness. The washing machine quit and the well sprung another leak. At the same fitting Bob has fixed 3 times. He is frustrated. He said he might go buy a new one before I got home. It quit last night when I was getting ready to come. Such is life.

Hope all is well and your Thursday is awesome.