*Friends*

Well, it's Sunday and both kids aren't feeling good. I threw my back out again...so the 3 of us will stay home this morning ....

Currently, my husband seems lost over what to do with his freshly laundered clothes....so I just kind of watched him out of the corner of my eye. He finally picked up the basket and went into our room. Yeah, that's the way to do it, baby.

We had a terrific storm last night. Lightnings, thunder and downpour rain. Wow, how gorgeous. I know Spring is really here.....then I had read about some river in North Dakota threatening to overflow/flood the areas...and it's still snowing out there. In some ways I'm glad I don't live there...but on the other hand, weather in Michigan can be very unpredictable!

I have two very close friends here in Michigan. We do call each other our best friends...and none of us rank anywhere as being number one or anything. I like that. I have several close friends I call my best friends as well...so nobody is number one. (You all are number one to me, my dear friends!)....anyway, B and V and I are the kind you see in restaurant wondering what antics we are up to. B might be little quieter but at least she does have fun. V and I usually cause a lot of ruckus out of fun and just...plain fun mischievousness!

The other day I took my son out for breakfast at a Big Boy's and we were seated across from a table with 3 older women (60's)....and while trying not to stare or get involved in what they were up to, they were doing exactly what I just described my 2 best friends and myself. When one of them was making a silly face and gesture, the other 2 laughing at her, I looked over at her, raised an eyebrow and half smile...she just laughed out loud. A great belly laugh. Watching them (w/o being obvious), it was very heartwarming to see the closeness between those three. Silliness, seriousness, and just having a time of their lives....I can already see B & V and myself like then in 20 years (give or take....).

I am very blessed to have so many friends out there....to a couple Amys out there, several Kim's, a Jen or two, Kathy's, too many to list.

Have a super Sunday and God bless you all.

Long time no see!

A dear friend of mine came out yesterday for dinner and for a much needed visit.

The day started out with...let's wait and see what I'm in the mood for dinner. Knowing there would be an ice cream social in the afternoon, I know my appetite will change.

My friend contacted me asking what he could bring. I basically said, "a big appetite!"

Well he sure did.

What did we have for dinner? Well, I picked up a couple pizzas from Little Caesar's. $5.00 per pie...a good deal. However, when both pies were completely consumed, there went my hopes for a slice or two for my lunch.

Ah. Talk about hungry guys.

My friend shared with us about his sister, who is dying from cancer. I feel for him. I do pray I've given him some comfort knowing I'll be there if he ever needs me.

My husband is pretty quiet. He doesn't say a whole lot. If there is silence, usually I'll pick up and make some noise and keep going...having a fun time of laughter and jokes. But also some serious moments.

I'm very glad he doesn't live too far from us. Only oh...ehh....40 minutes? I'll have to ask him.

We plan to see more of each other.

Dear friend, please remember you and your sister and family are in my prayers.

Phew!

Made it through this week! I am so glad it's Friday. Yeah yeah, I know you are too! Come join me in saying, Thank Goodness it's Friday!

I remarked to a co-worker the other day, I need a vacation to recover from my vacation. Well, a staycation would work best.

I'm thrilled to know that one of Ashley's friend is finally allowed to hang out with Ashley again. I'll call her T.T. A few months ago, T.T.'s mom accused Anna for egging their house, and Anna saying they never did. This was like back in April/May--I think. Maybe earlier in the year. Anyhow, they talked to T.T.'s little sister yesterday and somehow she admitted SHE egged the house. The girls were relieved but told the little sister they're not mad or anything and not need to worry. Well, the little sister felt so bad she finally confessed to mom. Oh did mom's heart drop and did she cry! She felt so awful, like the worst person on earth, she apologized up and down the street with Anna and Ashley and welcomed them back into her arms....but little sister of course got grounded....probably a lifetime.

So I'll be seeing more of those 3 monkeys now...Ashley, Anna and T.T. Last I heard, they've gone shopping, so it's long overdue, I guess, and make up lost time ... perhaps I'll take them to the lake tomorrow...

to catch up.

We had our first Deaf Cafe meeting last night...via webcam. I'm so thankful for technology that allows us to have means to have "conference calls"...and the meeting went well, and next week we will continue our planning stages for our upcoming programs. I'm really looking forward to it.

I suppose I'll try to have a date with the washer/dryer tonight ... get the rooms straightened out and reclaim my dining table. I've been given a box full of beef from someone who's gone vegetarian and well, sure, I'll take 'em. Ground beef, beef for stew, a couple huge steaks...wow.

Other than that, nothing else exciting going on.