Where are my keys?

Do you know what you need to do when you haven't any way to drive your car? (Don't ask me how I know! ) You have to have your car towed to a dealership (approximately $50.00) they have to "rekey" your car; and THEY charge $100.00 for the privilege of doing so.

Yesterday I had to take Charles' car to work because I had to leave directly after work to pick him up at the airport. He was returning from Nashville and all his luggage won't fit in my car. I really didn't use my car yesterday, but when I went to get something out of my car yesterday evening, I couldn't find my key.

My new husband went into "taking care of the new wife" mode and started suggesting a list of all the things I would need to do, and he would take me to work this morning. He even got out the phone book and checked on which companies had 24 hr services. Bob wasn't going to get off until 7:00pm, and I get off at 4:30, so I called Charles to see if he could bring me home.

I searched high and low and could not find the key. It is very frustrating to me to do something this silly. Recently I have had a very hard time concentrating on some things. Is it age? Is it sensory overload? I don't know, but when something like this happens I find myself stopping almost in mid turn and lifting my heart to the Lord. This is very comforting to me. I love the song "Sometimes He calms the storm and some times He calms His child." I can relate to this.

I told Bob I would put off doing anything until I got home tonight. But, as we pulled into the "Employee Parking Lot" this morning, I knew that my key was there. I don't know how, but my inner voice said, "Go over to where you parked yesterday." That was where I found my key. Why does God take care of me? Because He told me He would take care of me and He always keeps His word. I am so thankful He is dependable.

Carson

Carson is dying. I know; we all are, but if you know anything about me at all, you know my love for him. I went to St Pete to see him yesterday. He is emaciated.

I fixed chicken and brown rice for him. This is probably the easiest thing for a sick dog to eat. I learned that when he was sick right after he moved to Florida many years ago. Thank God, he ate. I couldn't give him very much for he hadn't eaten very much in 3 weeks since his throat surgery. Tom said Carson ate some more before he went to bed, and so far, he has been able to tolerate it.

This first picture was taken several months ago. He weighed about 50 lbs.

The next two pictures are ones I took last night. I don't know how much he weighs now, but it is no where near what he did weigh. He looked so pitiful.

I held him. I petted him and told him how much I loved him.

I know he's getting old, aren't we all? But, I'm not ready for him to leave yet.

Does God care when we hurt? Definitely. Even when a pet is ill or dying? Absolutely!!!

God is still in control. And, as I have often quoted something I once read, "If I believe that God is in control of my life, then I must believe that I am exactly where He wants me to be."

Testing - 1 2

Bob asked me if I got the results of the test they did today. He also asked if they declared me "Normal?"

I have always believed that Normal is highly overrated. And, according to Patsy Clairmont, "Normal is just a setting on the dryer." So, even if I studied all night, I probably wouldn't get the diagnosis of "Normal" on most any test.

After 2 blood tests in 1 week, I just want to know - "What are they doing with all my blood?" I have my suspicions, but this is probably NOT the time or place. Suffice to say, it can't be pretty. But today's test was a bone density test and didn't take long, but just another "thing" to have done.

I am still tired, but I think we are going to try to go to the park today for lunch and the 5:00 performance of the group The Buckinghams. The Flower and Garden Show is now going on and they have Rock and Roll groups singing. Bob has wanted to go all week and he said he didn't want to go without me. (Isn't that sweet?)

For today, I am feeling okay. I'll let tomorrow take care of tomorrow.

Ode to Bob

What you mean to me:

You are my light even before the sunrise

You are my strength when I am weak

You are my vision when selfishness clouds my sight

You are my voice of reason when words get in the way

You bring new meaning to my life

You are my focus

Thank you for loving me.

Only A Month?

Well, I know time flies when you're having fun, but it's been a whole month since we got married, and YES, I did get flowers. They are white roses. Isn't he sweet?

I am so amazed by this man. He does so many things for me and really expects nothing in return.

I've been told it won't last and I've been told it's because we're newlyweds. I don't know. Only time will tell, but I have to hand it to him. He really knows how to make me feel loved.

I got the results of my blood work today. My red cells count is "extremely" low. No wonder I have been so tired. It hasn't been this low for several years, and usually, when the red count goes down, the white count goes up indicating an infection of some sort. Not so this time. I don't know what is going on, but I have to contact my Dr's office tomorrow. Oh well. Just another "thing."

Work is crazy right now. Being Spring Break really has so many people visiting the park, and most of the time that is good. But, it's really been hectic lately. A lot of people are visiting for their first time and as many times as I have been there, it is a foreign idea to me that there are people who have NEVER visited. Maybe I am becoming too complacent or too blase' about being able to come any time I want to visit. I don't think so, especially when I get there early and the fog is lifting and the castle suddenly appears. That to me is so totally "magical."

Busy times

It's been a while since I have entered any information into the blog, but I've been busy. Bob and I are trying to settle into our apartment and we both are still working. He works entirely too much, but we spend as much time as possible together, which are usually Sunday and Monday afternoon, which are traditionally my days off.

Bob went to work, as usual, about 3 am Sunday morning and about 4 am I got up to get a drink in the kitchen and there on the counter was the cutest Easter basket. Here's a picture of it. I have 1 stuffed bunny, 1 bear with bunny ears, 1 chocolate bunny (no ears now), and a little lamb with lots of chocolate candy. (I have almost overdosed on chocolate). I haven't had an Easter basket in many years. It was so sweet of him. (awwww)

We have decided to take a few days off together in about two weeks. It just happens to be the same week-end that a friend's daughter is getting married, so we will definitely have to do some quick foot work to get it in.

Work is certainly interesting lately. My manager, B, is changing parks and we are getting a new manager at MK. I don't know how this is going to play out, but we will see. MK is a very special place. My oldest son Tom, says I live in Fantasyland in the State of Confusion. And, believe it or not, it works for me.

Here is another picture of the latest flowers My Husband has given me. Wow. That sounds really neat, My Husband. I am not entirely use to this. It kind of takes me by surprise at times. And, when someone uses my married name, that is also different for me.

I love being married though, and not just because I get presents, although that is a real perk, but I like having someone to do things with and coming home to, not to mention just someone to talk with about all kinds of issues.

I asked Bob yesterday if he was happy. He said yes, why? (Good answer, Honey) I said I just wondered. He asked if I was happy. And, of course, I said yes. So, we are getting use to each other, likes and dislikes, hopes and dreams, and yes it is different, but for the most part, we are settling into a nice, even pattern for our lives.

God is good; all the time.

Third Anniversary

It's been three whole weeks since we got married. And, it is certainly interesting being a wife again.

This is picture of my flowers Bob brought home today. They are so lovely. In the background you can see part of our living room area. The flowers are on the kitchen counter.

I don't know. This guy is really trying to spoil me, and I like it. I have never had so many wonderful flowers in my whole life. He is definitely my kind of husband.

We are going for a drive in about 30 minutes. He says we need to go out for dinner to a nice restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. I know. This can get a little "mushy" if I let it, so moving right along, today is another beautiful day in Florida. "Chamber of Commerce weather, as I like to put it. It's the kind of day you just want to get in the mustang, put the top down, and take a long, leisurely ride. Hey! I think that is what we are going to do.