August Calendars

 Hmmm.  what do I have to add for a post today?

Last evening, Sam and I compared our calendars. Remember when calendars were filled with vacations, dinner dates, ballgames and fun weekend plans?

Well, apparently we have entered a new season of life.

Our calendars are full alright, but mostly with doctors' appointments.  😂

   

"Not our REAL Calendar Schedule"

In just a matter of weeks, Sam will be making the grand medical tour:  the eye doctor, the eye specialist in Dallas, the endocrinologist, the lung doctor and his oncologist. 

At this point, I'm beginning to wonder if there's some sort of punch card we should be carrying.  You know.....like visit five specialists and get the sixth appointment FREE!!

As for me....I'll be getting a machine for sleep apnea and the grand finale is ME having the dreaded colonoscopy.   Hope you all will not be to Jealous that I get to do this!!...."The Colonoscopy"

Is this what aging folks do? Compare calendars and say things like:

"Can't do Tuesday. I've got the cardiologist."

"How about Thursday?"

"Nope...Bloodwork."

"Friday?"

"Perfect! We are completely free between 10:30 and Noon."

But you know what?  There is actually something pretty wonderful hidden underneath our calendar full of appointments.  

We are still here to fill it!!

We are still comparing schedules, still taking care of each other....STILL LAUGHING...still making plans.  

Hopefully, our next appointment will involve a waiter, a menu, and a dessert.  

God is Good!!

Shug......

Alaska or Bust:

 Alaska or Bust… Apparently We’re Still in Texas! 😂

I may have found one of the most entertaining gifts I’ve ever given Sam—and the best part is, he’s the entertainment!

Sam absolutely loves Alaska. He loves traveling there, talks about going back, and every so often starts talking like we should just pack everything up and move north. Meanwhile, we are still firmly planted in Texas. So naturally, his book needed the title “Alaska or Bust: Still in Texas.” I couldn’t have written a more accurate title if I tried.

This personalized book was created through a fun website where I answered what felt like a small interrogation about Sam—I wrote about his personality, his habits, his adventures, the funny things he does, and all those little details that make him Sam. Then I placed the order and waited about five weeks for his life story—slightly embellished for entertainment purposes—to arrive in book form.

And let me tell you, he has laughed and laughed! Every few pages I hear another chuckle because the stories hit a little too close to home. Apparently, reading about your own shenanigans is much funnier than having your wife point them out in real life. 😂

The book is completely centered around Sam, which makes it such a fun keepsake. Seeing his name on the cover, his personality worked into the story, and familiar pieces of his life turned into humor made it even better than I expected.

I’m already thinking this would make a great Christmas gift for that person who is impossible to shop for—especially the one who already has everything. Give them a book about themselves!  They can officially prove that they are a "Character." 😂

If anyone is interested in the website I used, feel free to email me and I’ll be happy to share it.

As for Sam, he may not be living in Alaska yet…but at least he’s made it there in print.

And judging by how much he’s laughed at this book, I’d say this gift was a success.

Shug.....

Living in the Moment

Early Yesterday morning, the girls (Trista and Shanda) and I, went into town early...We got there about 9:30.  First stop was "Hobby Lobby"..(yes, I seem to go there a whole lot) ...We have Tori's wedding coming up in November, so stopping at HL is a regular stop since we are doing much of the wedding ourselves...

We also stopped at "Home Goods" and I was so happy to find a new cup to add to my collection.  

Our third stop was "Longhorn Steakhouse!"

Mylee Jo joined us at this point and we enjoyed a very nice lunch together...  There was only one issue. The restaurant ran out of baked potatoes and this was at 11:45 in the morning.  🤷‍♀️

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 Do you see what I see?  Y'all... rain came out of nowhere yesterday evening!  Much needed rain for our area.  I was so busy Thanking God for this refreshing rain, that I almost forgot where we had planned to go next....  

Sam and I went into town to grab a bite to eat and while enjoying our meal, the sky opened up and down fell the most beautiful raindrops.  We ended up having to stay in the restaurant about 20 minutes after we finished our meal to keep from getting drenched.  We certainly would have not thought we would have needed an umbrella when we first went in.  Coming out though... IT WAS POURING RAIN!! ☔️💧⛈️. 

When I looked back to review my day last evening, I found that it was day of  Living in the moment for me.... and it was good...  

Great Big Hugs to each of you..

Shug....

It's Saturday...Smile

 Good morning!!  

* It's Saturday

* You're Awake

* Coffee exists

* And Monday is still two days away..

You Ought to do this.....↓↓↓

A smile doesn't mean that everything in life is perfect. It simply says, "I'm going to enjoy the good that finds me today."

Smile at the sunshine...smile at the rain.  Smile at the person who waves at you from their car even though you have absolutely no idea who they are..

I am hoping that we all have a Saturday filled with simple moments and plenty of reasons to smile...😁

Shug,....