What a wonderful week, so far! We got Nam Sunday afternoon, and he spent two nights with us. It had been a couple of months since we’d seen each other, so all three of us were really excited! (I think Sheila and Matt were happy to have some couple time, too!) Nam doesn’t always like to give hugs and such, but when he got to the house, he kept running over to hug me every few minutes. Of course, I just ate that up! We really loved our couple of days with him.
I’ve actually heard from all of my kiddos over the past few
days…including the ones by marriage. That fills this momma’s heart! I got a
video from Mandy of her playing a song she has been learning on the piano. When
we got our “inheritance” from Daddy, I shared it with my kiddos. Stephen and
Mandy used their share to purchase a piano, which I thought was great. They
hope to have the kids learn to play, as well as Stephen. Mandy is very
musically inclined and has been really enjoying having it to play. It makes my heart glad to
think that they have such a special reminder of Daddy.
I’ve also heard from a couple of sweet friends that I hadn’t
spoken to in several months. I’ve been trying to keep up with different ones
since we aren’t able to get around like we’d like, but there are always some
that I miss. I’m thankful when others think of me and reach out! What would we
do without our dear friends and family?!
We also found out this week that Ricky has landed a good
career job. I am SO happy for him and Amber! He has really been working hard to
support their little family and trying to find the right position that will
continue to support them throughout the years (and kiddos) to come. This looks like it will fill the bill!
All of this joy has been making my eyes leak a LOT!
In other news, I finally had my follow-up with my
cardiologist. He said both my stress test and carotid scans came back good, so
I don’t have to see him again for another year. I took my yearly bloodwork
results with me, and he told me to try to work on my cholesterol levels. They
are borderline high, so he doesn’t want to put me on medication…just lifestyle
modifications. We have already been working on that, but there’s always a
little room for improvement.
Dennis got all of the new interior doors painted, got the
mantel built and hung, and has been doing some repairs and maintenance at the
church house. I’ve had my CASA work, as well as my regular stuff around the
house. I’m doing much better with my stationary bike. I’ve been getting in 4-6
days/week for the past couple of months. I used to find excuses to not do it. I
finally decided to just do it and not worry about getting my 7 miles in on days
that I’m busy or don’t feel like it…just do what I can. Once I get going, I
usually go ahead and get in at least 6 miles…sometimes as much as 8. I really
need to keep moving! If I don’t, I freeze up and hurt when I do move! I’m not
really losing much weight, but I’m keeping my blood pumping and (very
gradually) shedding a few pounds. I have to admit to envying Dennis and his 30 pounds
that he’s lost. I’m struggling to get to my first 10! (I'll lose a couple, gain a pound, lose a pound, gain 2, etc... I've lost about 7-8 pounds, depending on the day.)
We only have 3 weeks and 3 days until time to leave for cold
country! We are super excited! We loved our last trip to Yellowstone and have
wanted to return ever since we left. We’ve never been to Glacier, so we are really
looking forward to going there, too. Just getting away for awhile sounds so
good! Travelling was one of the things that we looked forward to when Dennis
retired. Life kind of got in the way over the past three years, and we’ve
missed it. So thankful that we have this opportunity to go again!
Well, that’s what’s going on here. I hope all of you are having
good things come your way, too! Stay safe and reach out to someone!
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