Long Time Gone

Wow...what a long strange trip it's been. First of all...thank you for all the wishes about my grandma. Even though I was ready for her to stop suffering I wasn't fully ready to let her go. Saying the past few weeks have been hard would be an understatement. I was/am in charge of things so I've been busy doing things I've never done before. I'm trying to think of this as a learning experience and know I'll be better informed the next time. I mean what do you say when your mother calls on an early Sunday morning and says "Someone needs to come get the body." WTH?? Didn't we make these plans a month ago. Before I go off I'll drop this subject. I'm sure it will rise again but for now I'm just taking it one breath at a time.
School has been out for one week and I'm busier than ever it seems. I can't believe tomorrow is the 10th and the double digit days of June have arrived. School starts again in just two months. What is up with that? I just got sprung...don't even think about making me go back.
I start my diabetes classes this afternoon. I went about 7 years ago but since I've started the shots I have to go back. I'm not excited about the three shots I take a day but I know it could be worse. The numbers are coming down slowly but not fast enough for my doctor. She is talking about adding a 4th shot and I'm fighting it every inch of the way. I worry now that I'll spring a link when I drink water and start looking like a fountain. I'm still working out every day for at least an hour so I hope she gives me more time.
My birthday is only a few weeks away so some of you better get busy shopping. :-) I think I'm looking forward to my birthday but I'm not looking forward to being closer to 50 than 40. I guess it really is just a number so I need to look at it that way.
Lastly some of you have been asking about the new woman in my life. She has been a rock for me and done things for me that I could never imagine. There are a couple major obstacles that we'll have to deal with when the time is right but for now we are enjoying each other. She has really improved my attitude and I can't thank her enough. Having a girlfriend does take some of my time so I'm not on the computer as much as I used to be but I'll never complain about that. I'm nuts about her and she says the feeling is mutual. I'll leave you with that snippet to discuss and talk amongst yourselves. :-0

MercyMe "I Can Only Imagine"

Peace...I love you granny. XO

Things are Good

Wow...way too long since my last post. It would take forever to catch you all up with what has transpired since I last came up for air. (DBN) The past week was filled with fun fun fun and two trips up the highway to the capital city. What can I say...fun is my middle name. I even got to have lunch with the governor on Sunday. He just took over the job last week so he is still getting used to his new position. We had an interesting conversation and I'm hoping he grows into the job. I'm not holding my breath but it could happen. Right?
Just a few more weeks and I get sprung for about 7 weeks. I have started the countdown since we are under 20 school days. Keep sending good thoughts in this direction. I've run out of spots to hide the bodies so I need them to behave if at all possible. :-) Pool season cannot get here soon enough.

New Best Friend

I've got a new best friend. Our relationship is new and honestly I don't know if it will last. While I'd like this to work out I don't know if I can hang with someone who sticks me at the same time each night. We've only been seriously devoted to each other for a week so I'll let you know when the new wears off. :-)
I know things could be a lot worse so I'm trying to take this new friendship one day at a time. The needle doesn't hurt and my sugar readings have been about 30 points lower in the morning. I'll be upping my dose next week so we'll see if we can maintain our relationship.
If I'm crabby at you at least I have a reason for now. :-)

A Blitter

A blitter is like a cross between a blog post and a twitter. What can I say...I love making up new words. I'm still kicking around so keep the faith. The days don't seem to have enough hours and the nights are oh so short.
Things might have taken a turn for the better with the family. My granny has lived three weeks longer than expected and she actually has a bit of fight in her again. I'm sure I've jinxed things now but I'm thankful for this extra time. I've done my best to make the most of it and I am at peace with things. She knows how special she is and I've done all I can. She is home now and I hope to keep her out of the hospital. She doesn't like it there and if this is her time I want her to leave this earth in happy surroundings. We've spent many hours talking and catching up on old times. She raised me until I was 8 so we've had a lot of fun stories to share.
My Mom is trying to get better but I don't believe that is possible. It has been suggested that the entire lot of them (4 adults) move in with me. :-) I've actually looked at a few houses this week but none of them fit what I need. I really need to wing in a nursing home but I can't afford one of those right now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everyone can just hold on until June.
In other news I must confess I'm in love. Full blown knock your socks off take your breath away love. However...it is so very complicated that I can't even begin to figure it out. Right now it is one day at a time. Sorry to leave ya hanging but I gotta run.

Missing in Action

I've been away so long I almost forgot my blogger password. UGH I don't even know where to start. I'm doing okay and my life is going along pretty well. I'm in pretty good shape considering what the last two weeks have been like. The family on the other hand is another story. I'm not ready to deal with some of the things that are going to happen in the not so near future. :-( More will follow as I figure things out.

Sugarland - Come On, Get Higher - Del Mar, CA July 01, 2008

Just had to share...this song has been getting a lot of attention around the old homestead. I wish they'd sing this song when they are on Oprah.