Tomorrow we will be making a trip to The airport in Sacramento. Charles must go home now. He has had a nice week here, I hope.
He had an opportunity most adult married children never get.
They never really get to go home again, home again for support and time alone with aging parents. (not that we are old).
But he can see the changes taking place, in both of us.
In his Dad, he sees the slowness creeping in, the stooped look, the drooped shoulders, the slow step, and the ever present calm attitude and also in the calmness comes the quiet times.
Sometimes he will just sit and think. He is often unsure of what to say, how to say it, how to approach a subject. The ever present calm Dad.
I know these weeks may not come again. I want to cherish each moment and take the good from each one.
Laughter and tears together build a strong heart.
Yesterday we spent the afternoon at the Sundial Bridge. A magnificent place to just take in all the beauty of Gods creation.
You can view one photo we took on the bridge. Dad and Son, Son is dwarfing Dad, seems so unreal to see a child so much bigger than the dad. You still think of them as the little boy. Not a grown man.
Check this out. The Sundial Bridge in Redding, CA Virtual Tour
The river below, the mountains in the distance, the bridge looming above as a huge sundial, the gardens and walking trails.
We took photos and walked the trail. Later we went shopping and bought a LOT of chicken.
Chicken we would cook the next day for company.
The day was magnificent. It was cool, when we left our house, (in the high 50's). By the time we arrived in town, the temp was in the high 60's rising to the 70's. Needless to say, we left the jackets in the car and took a lovely walk.
Later we sat in the cafe and had water, and ice cream and he had coffee. (big spenders)
Today was just as great. The temp rose to the high 70's and Charles actually got his dose of California Sunshine. He is slightly burned.
He went swimming in the 64 degree pool and sat in a lounge chair for a while. We were hoping for a few minutes of sun for him, Sunshine is the natural remedy for a down spirit.
Today we made the trip to YC to Kens and I slept in the living room. I get tired so easy, and when I need to sleep I go to sleep.
I told the guys I had to lie down so I went to the sofa, in the living room. Jarod walked me in with his little hand on my side to guide me, (so sweet). He decided he needed to sit and visit a while but his Mom and Dad called him out but it was sweet. I was immediately asleep. That is not usual for me. ( To go visiting and sleep for an hour. )
I did feel better and was able to drive home from the airport. I am not sure how far it is but I checked out of the airport gate at 648 and drove into town at 850. I am so glad to be home.
Tomorrow is open house for us. I am NOT looking forward to it. I am too tired to clean and the house is not as neat as I like, I have been pretty lax the last few days. (actully left a tortilla chip on the floor for two days before Charles picked it up). He found that funny.
Actually there are clothes on the bathroom floor, Charles bed is still not made, ( I told him to let it go) my floors need mopped and sewing clutter needs put away. The office is a mess, I have photos out so no one is coming until I get the work done, when the realtor arrives I am leaving.
I think a nice walk through the local Garden shop would be nice for me. I can spend a lot of time dreaming and planning my gardens and landscaping.
Now if God would only give me the energy to do it. I do have ideas but Money is also an issue. Need money to buy dump truck loads of bark and trees and plants and you name it, I need it or at least think I do.
IF ONLY.
As Coy used to say, "IF only a frog had wings it would not be so hard on his landing gear."
So I see the logic in it, the frog will not grow wings and I will not grow money.
OK how in the heck did I get here?
I am rambling and thinking, this actually helps clear my mind of problems. Good therapy.
So goodnight sweet people.
God Bless you.
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