A little bit of Spring Fever

Hello everyone,

Today is a beautiful spring day in the Omaha/Blair area.  I just got back from my first garage sale of the season and I'm SO excited to have them back.  You have no idea how much of my daily living items are bought at garage sales.  Life is SO good.  I'm really excited because tomorrow is my night with my grandson who just turned 6 months old.  I just love that little guy so much.  My daughter and I got to spend some time together outside of the apartment and just enjoyed each other's company.  It's amazing how much different we are toward each other now that she is an adult, and a pregnant one at that.  Today I got to see the crib that my sister bought for my daughter.  It is so beautiful, thank you so much Michelle for looking out for my daughter.  You are truly a gift from God.

I'm dealing with a little bit of spring fever today.  I only wish my body was in sync with my mind.  :-)  This kind of weather always takes me back in time.  When I was younger, I drove down these same streets hooking up with friends or a boyfriend and we would drive around and drink beer or get into some sort of trouble.  I remember this guy I dated, I won't name him but he and another friend took me to this place over in Desoto Bend in Iowa called "Leech Lake".  That name probably wasn't its official name, but I believed it was full of leeches anyway.  We were in a canoe.  That would be the first and last time I ever experienced a canoe.  Of course, being guys, they had to rock the boat.  I can remember being scared half to death that we would end up in the water.  It looked like there were trees in the water, or bushes or something.  It's a pleasant memory now, but at the time, yeah, not so much. I still see those guys every now and then.  It's nice to have a piece of my youth in the faces of people in my community.

Unfortunately, my body doesn't like to allow me to do the things I used to do or even the things I need to do. I deal with physical pain on a daily basis as a lot of you know and am waiting for my hearing to have my disability approved.  So, if you pray, please pray for a speedy hearing. It would be really nice to have the proper medications to improve my quality of life.  That won't happen unless I have some sort of income or insurance or something, you know?  Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know it's a beautiful day and I am sitting with the windows open and enjoying the breeze.  I may not have much, but I have everything I need by the grace of God.  Many blessings to you out there wherever you may be.  Be good to each other and yourself.  We are the light of the world, so SHINE.  Patty