Memorial Day

Here it is, the day to remember our family members and friends who served our country in the name of freedom. Oh, how I wish I could have my dad back, if only for a moment, to tell him how proud I am to be his daughter. He served in the Navy during WWII. I have always considered myself patriotic, however I am sure I don't really know the pride the men and women of the armed services feel each and every day. I am truly thankful to all of them.

Alone in Calgary

Usually I love my job. However, today I'm feeling a little trapped by it. I am here in Calgary for 15 hours. Alone in a hotel room. That in itself is not the problem. My family members back home are experiencing life situations without me. Grandkids are playing ballgames, our oldest son (The Trainer) is interviewing for a life-changing job, our youngest son (The Dentist) came home to visit, our niece (The Author) is releasing her first book, and The Bookseller is taking care of everything without me! Yes, I'm feeling sorry for myself.

Mothers Day thoughts

I had a wonderful mothers day with my husband. We just hung out at home for awhile doing whatever we wanted to do. The Bookseller worked outside in the yard and I cleaned some cupboards in the kitchen. I know it doesn't sound like fun, but it was good to have the time to get it done. Then we headed over the river to his mother's house to wish you well and take her some pound cake. She went to dinner with us and surprised us both with a good appetite! Then we stopped by our daughter's house to give her a card and some pound cake and stayed to watch the Amazing Race finale'. All in all, a good day!

I couldn't help but think of my mother and wish she was here, also. It has been 17 years since she passed on, but I still miss her. Our relationship had its ups and downs through the years, but the bond between mother and daughter holds forever. I hope she is proud of me and I pray that she knows how grateful I am for all she taught me.

I also thought alot about our daughter-in-law, Lori, and how she must be missing her mother. She lost her mom just 5 months ago so each holiday is a bit tough. Especially, mothers day. Lori and her mother were so very close and I know Lori depended on her very much. Her mother's death was such a sudden shock for everyone. Although Lori showed remarkable strength, I am sure she is hurting still and will for some time. I wish I had been able to put my arms around her to show her I care, but we are many, many miles apart. My prayers are with you, Lori.

The Age of Technology

My laptop decided to give it up a couple of weeks ago. The repair shop said my mother board was bad and they suggested getting a new computer. Money is tight and I thought I could live without one for awhile. I was wrong!

After 2 weeks without e-mail, facebook, web shopping and playing games, I was going through some nasty withdrawls. And I didn't even realize it until my husband surprised me with an early mothers day gift. You guessed it, he took me shopping and let me pick out my new computer!

I decided to downsize a bit as my old computer was so heavy to travel with. So I got a netbook this time. It is half the size of a regular laptop and weighs only a couple of pounds. It does everything I need it to do and more. I love it! I am indeed a lucky girl!