Time Sure Flies...

It's amazing to me to look back at this blog and see that it's been well over 18 months since I've blogged.  Suffice it to say, life has been busy.  The last time I blogged was about my father coming into town in March of 2011.  Lots of things have happened since then, including my father coming back to Springfield this summer AND actually calling me to invite me to meet up with him.  Since he called, I did go and meet him, Ben, Debbie & Abby and we had lunch at one of my favorite hometown eateries "Enoch's BBQ".  It was nice to see him and I took a picture or two of him so that I could have one... just in case it's the last time I see him.

Most of my time has been filled with working and taking care of momma & Lorna's needs.  I finally sold mom's house & was able to take the money and buy burial plans for her and Lorna.  I was able to stock up on clothes, underwear, shoes, books, puzzles, etc.  AND loads of Depends for momma.  Life has certainly changed in the three years since momma became ill and diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

My granddaughters are well... and growing like weeds.  I'm looking forward to going up to take care of them for 7 or so days while their momma & daddy take a 10th anniversary trip.  I'm glad they are getting away and am so grateful that they trust me with their children.  Bob and Bekah are both going with me and it should be a lot of fun.  Hopefully, we'll get to stop by Brad & Sandy's on the way home and visit with them for a few hours.  It's never enough, but it will be really good to see them if only for a bit.

All in all, life is going well and I am amazingly happy and at peace.  Sometimes I think I need to volunteer or do some charity work and then I remember that my charity right now is taking care of Lorna and momma.  I really have my hands full with all of that, working full time and trying to have any sort of life.

Hopefully, someday, I can pick up my paintbrush again or volunteer... for now, I'm just being the best mom, daughter and girlfriend I can be.