Two Great Weeks

It has been a way busy two weeks…fun, happy, sad, exciting, relaxing and tiring, all rolled in to just a few weeks. First, and most important, Alyssa and A.J. flew into town on April 23. We really had a fun time. I took a little time off from work so that we could have more time to play.

We’ve had picnics at the park; been shopping; had too much to eat; and watched little league baseball. Some of my sons took me to drive golf balls, prior to my soon-to-be big golfing debut. We visited in Evanston twice, and also enjoyed a two day trip to Lava Hot Springs. (Can I say massage… need I say more?) Big news! A.J. learned to walk while he has been here. Randy arrived in town for the last few days, and it was fun being with him, too.

I got to see my long-lost California cousin Gwen, and her daughters, Kathy and Lynette, at Kathy’s daughter’s wedding. Gwen is in her 80’s but never seems to get any older.

The sad part of the two weeks came when my very beloved Uncle Riggs died. Uncle Riggs is/was a really special guy whom we all will miss a lot. He and Aunt Helen have always been a big part of my life. I’m grateful for both of them. It was wonderful, as always, getting to visit with my Myers relatives at the church, the graveside, and at the luncheon.

Mother’s Day was great, of course. We enjoyed an awesome barbecue at C.J. and Jennilyn’s on Saturday night. C.J. is a master at barbecued ribs. It was a combination farewell Alyssa, Randy and A.J. and Mother’s Day party.

As always, I was showered with wonderful gifts and love. I appreciated spending time with my Evanston kids on Sunday and hope they all know just how much they have added to my life! I would just like to publicly state that family is our greatest blessing, and I really love and appreciate mine.