Washington, DC

Hello from DC! We finally made it! Of course today we spent more time getting lost than sightseeing. We spent about a total of 8 hours lost. We ended up in Maryland, downtown DC, and all over. We spent about 45 minutes at the Viet Nam memorial and the Lincoln memorial. Boy! Is that statue ever big! There's even a statue at the Viet Nam memorial recognizing the nurses there. We had planned to come home tomorrow, but now we've decided to try again tomorrow and take the tour tram. They stop at over 40 historic sites, including the White House. Wow! I'm excited now. So since we're old now and can't keep our eyes open forever, we'll drive about halfway home and then stop and rest for the night and come on home Sunday morning. Even though I wasn't in Viet Nam, seeing all those names on the wall and the messages people had left, it moved me to tears. War is such a sensless thing. Especially when it doesn't involve our country. As soon as I get home, I'll download my pictures and post some of them. Just today I made 65. So I'll be posting more about my trip soon. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!

Whine, Whine, Whine

Well, Mama went to the dr today to get her legs checked out and get her surgery scheduled. Guess what? Still don't know anything. And this is the last week of my vacation. They told her they would call her because the computers are down, and told her not to wait around because it could be 6:00 tonight before she hears anything. GREAT!!! Aren't drs wonderful??? And this morning my son called me because he needs a babysitter for Friday. If I can take my trip, for once I'm gonna say tough! Call in to work. Normally, I wouldn't tell him no, but I've wanted to do this for so long. He and Rose know that we have a life and encourage us to do things together. I guess that's why I feel guilty if I have to say no. Oh well, I guess I'll just sit and wait for dr call. Who knows? Maybe we'll go tomorrow, maybe we won't go at all. But one good thing. Mama gets her scooter today. At least something good is gonna happen to somebody. Oh, I need to quit whining! I'm thankful I have my mom and the rest of my family. God has blessed me with a wonderful husband, 2 beautiful children and 4 even more beautiful grandchildren.

Vacation

Well, it's the time I thought would never come. My two weeks off from work. But I must have missed something...I thought vacation was a time to relax and get caught up on some much needed rest. Boy! Was I wrong!!! The past week has been spent babysitting and cleaning. But that's just one week. Next week Doug and I hope to go to Washington, DC. That is if nothing else comes up. My mom goes to the dr Tuesday to see when her surgery on her carotid artery will be. If that comes up, I guess the trip will be cancelled. But hey! I only have one mom. I bought her a scooter yesterday so she can get around better. She doesn't have it yet but as soon as she gets it, I'm taking her to the mall. I'm gonna make her ride it all over. It's so easy to take apart and put together. But I guarantee that she won't even try to learn to do it herself. I'll still have to go with her everywhere. But that's okay. Like I said, I only have one mom. I have to go chase after my grandson now. Maybe I can post again another time.

MaMaw

Tonight I went to the funeral home. My grandmother passed away Wednesday morning. I was afraid to look at her for fear she wouldn't look good. After all, I've always said that people in funeral homes don't look good. They look dead. Granted, I knew she was dead when I looked at her. And who goes to sleep with their make up on and lipstick like they were getting ready to go to church? But I have to say, the woman lying in that coffin looked more like my Mamaw than she did the last time I saw her. Even though she had on makeup and lipstick, and a fresh manicure, that was the way I want to remember seeing her. When I was a little girl, she went to the beauty shop once a week to get her hair fixed. She always dressed well, and loved her scarves. Tonight she had on a pretty blue skirt and jacket. She also had a brightly colored scarf loosly tied around her neck. Didn't look at all like funeral clothes. I'm sure it was one of her favorite dresses. And her lipstick was the same shade she always wore to church. Yes, she looked dead, but I'm glad I got to see her one last time. I cried, but it was selfish tears. She's so much happier now and can RUN if she wants to. She hasn't done that in a while. Not any 100 year olds run that I know of. But she's the only person I've ever known who lived that long. I'll miss her.

Wireless World

I have had my home phone number over 15 years. Tomorrow my number will be laid to rest. I am going totally wireless. I added more minutes to my cell phone and free incoming calls. So as of tomorrow A.M., I will join the thousands of others who are tired of paying two phone bills. It's almost like the loss of a loved one. My son grew up with that phone number. He said he will be sad to see it go. Hopefully this will save me some money as all my money seems to be going in my gas tank.
I heard on the news that the pope is near death. I'm not Catholic, but I know this man is truly a man of God. I have seen nothing but good from him. I know he will be seeing Jesus and our Heavenly Father soon. I pray that he goes easy and without suffering. He's a good man.