Yesterday Dede came by with Hector. I had told her I wanted to hire him to clean up the yards. They were still full of debris from the last wind storms we had. Hector happened to stop by to see Dad and Dede brought him over. He showed up this morning around 9. The place looks great now.
Dean drove up just as I was leaving to go walk the Rube with Jeff. We hugged and chatted for a little bit. I left for my walk and she went to breakfast with the kids. I had a great walk with Jeff although I know I slowed him down. It was good to talk with him.
When I got home it was time to start the Dean and Donita cackle fest. Oh, man! Losing Jim was like losing a piece of myself. Being with Dean helped me feel more whole again. After a little while it was time to open a bottle of wine. Kick it up a notch! BAM! Yeah, we got loud. We talked in the kitchen, talked in my bedroom, the apartment, the studio and the living room. Whew, what a huge release that was!
I had said in an earlier post that I don't know how to be me without Jim. Being with Dean puts me in back touch with me. The me in 9th grade. The me before Jim. (WARNING! Approaching deep thought.) It seems the way to the future lies in the past. (Heh, heh!) Actually, there may be something to that. It sure felt great to spend the afternoon with her.
David came by today. He talked to Maria and at this point it looks like the best they can do is offer a 45% discount. But we haven't heard from Lynn yet. Even if she can't help 45% is still doable. I'm just not going to sweat over this. Not right now, anyway. David also dropped off a check from him and Dede. Just a bit more help until I can get some of the retirement cash. A wider comfort zone and peace of mind for my family.
This was a beautiful day. On my way to Mt. Rubidoux I was thinking of these words, "This is a day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it." I'm no longer a believer but I sure like the sound of that. It made me feel happy.
Bob Craig is coming tomorrow. That's gonna be a gas. The three of us together in the same room? Kick it up a notch! BAM!
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BAM! Yay for connecting back to basics. Soooo, glad Dean is there with you. Give her a hug from me ok?
Is Bob Craig the Bob Craig that used to sing Chamber Singers at RCC? If so, we did a play version of Frankenstein together. He was Victor and I was the creature.
Yes! It's the same Bob Craig. Well, you guys can have a nice chat on Saturday.
One hug for Dean, comin' right up.
Hi Doni, We are all thinking about you up here. More big hugs comming your way. Mapquest is saying you are on Alessandro Blvd. What's up with that? We will be seeing you soon.
It's a small,small world! Frankenstein was 30ish years ago! A great guy, as I recall. Bob, not Frankenstein.
Jeanne- I just sent you an e-mail with the directions. I'm looking forward to those hugs.
Bill- Small world, indeed! Yes, Bob is a great guy. His hugs contain a certain power.
We think we're all going to hug and hug!!!!! (& hug some more...........)
Mary & Jon
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