HAPPY NEW YEARS FAMILY AND FRIENDS!! Another year gone; another year older............Of course I am very, very thankful to see another year. It's just that I'd like to see it 40 lbs. thinner and 20 years younger and have the knowledge I have today.
Last evening we enjoyed dinner at Stacey's with Jim and Linda coming home to bring in the New Year together. I can't count the times the four of us have spent the New Year Eve together. Many. When they moved to Dallas I was so depressed that first year I think I went to bed before midnight. This is the first year they've been back in Warsaw so we could not leave Warsaw any earlier than January 2nd. I love them to pieces and wanted to celebrate with them. However, last night reminded me of a lesson I learned years ago but through time had forgotten. The hard lesson learned but forgotten smacked me in the face like a flying fish. Do not ever, ever play Eucher with Jack Miller as my partner. I will not, cannot, have never, will ever count cards; too much for my brain. I want to socialize while playing cards. I want to hear about the kids, what's on sale at the grocery store, is Demi and Ashton really getting a divorce. In most card playing circles this activity is frowned upon. Jack Miller knows I am the way I am and most always takes me as his card partner so others don't have to deal with my inattentiveness towards the game. But last night I pushed him even too far. Don't think he'll be playing cards with me anytime soon. Probably never. Oh well. Tell me, though, do you really think Demi and Ashton will get a divorce?
Tomorrow is D day. Today is crazy day. Last minute laundry. Last minute cleaning. Last minute packing. We had 234 lists to complete before leaving. We are now down to two lists. Trip to the 5th wheel with groceries. Everything's loaded now. Of course there are always last minute things to take. The dog beds for the truck, my purse with things in it that would rival anyone's purse on Let's Make a Deal. Books to read, maps to look at, reservation confirmations, dog treats, pillow, etc. etc. etc. Check the weather forecast. Calling for snow flurries and colder temps. Okay, snow flurries I can handle. The further south we can get I'm hoping the snow flurries will vanish. Since I don't believe in goodbyes it's hugs and kisses for our sons, as I fight back the tears stinging my eyes. I don't want anyone to know my sadness about leaving my sons and family behind. This too shall pass. In a few weeks I know I'll feel better. But now knowing I'm not going to see them for months hurts. Collapse in to bed and say a prayer for a safe trip.
A journal written about life, retirement and our journey throughout the United States in a 5th wheel, along with our two Shih Tzus, Tanner and Syndey. Written not for notoriety but for our sons, family and friends, so they know where we are at any given time. And particularly for ourselves. Finally, we get to slow down and smell the roses and we don't want to forget any of it. You are welcome to join us as we go 'Down the Road a Piece'.
