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I went out to the supermarket early this morning. It was my turn for Fellowship refreshments. I needed some crackers and fresh fruit. I had purchased the other items yesterday at BJ's. They hav a cheese platter that is already cut up. I did have to cut the slices in half as they were twice the size that would fit on a cracker. The plater has four varieties of cheese; cheddar, jack cheddar, pepper jack and swiss. It is handy and the people like it. I also took chocolate chip cookies and brownies.
I had to go early to set up. I took Danny out for his walk right before I left and saw the new neighbors moving in some furniture. I went over to interduce myself and welcome them. A lady moved in with her daughter. It will be easy to remember her name because she has the same name as a friend of mine and the daughter's name is the same as my friend's daughter. Danny greeted them, too. He likes them.
After church, I went to lunch with my church friends. I had a lot of food at home but I like the companionship. When I got home, the loneliness set in. I had a lot of work I had planned to do but somehow I lost interest. I just wanted to lose myself in my book. I read for a while and came up to look some things up on the computer. I wanted to find Ted's photo of the Japanese Festival. I don't know how to post it again so if you are interested, scroll down to Ausgust 2005. Open up August and scroll down to August 15th.
I went to work on cleaning out the closet in the computer room. It needs to be repaired from some water damage that happened years ago. We didn't get to renovet this room so I have to get the closet fixed up. I broke down when I saw Ted's jogging sweaters, his coveralls, his braces (suspenders) and his ties. Things he will never wear. i kept working through my tears. The paint was peeling off the wall so I vacuumed it up. I will have to scrape the rest, seal the wall and paint it.
I went back to reading my book, got some dinner and called the Vorlon Parents. It was good to talk to them. It got me out of my funky mood. I thought you would like the two backyard photos. The hawk doesn't look very big in the photo but he is. It's a Red Tail.
Danny hears something out side. The people across the street got a dog that barks a lot and makes Danny bark.
I better see what he's up to.
News from the Vorlon Wife
Posted by tedkarol at July 22, 2007 6:48 PMHi Karol,
I 've been a bit slow the last few days. We've been very busy doing a number of things. What we did today was really nice. One of our good friends recently married after being widowed for 11 years - and she married a fine man who also happens to have a beautiful boat at Saugatuck. Saugatck is a beautiful resort area filled with adorable shops and restaurants and many marinas on Lake Michigan. They prepared a beautiful meal for us (our neighbors Ray & Bev went with us too) and took us on a Lake Michigan cruise. What a perfectly wonderful time we had. My husband & I were rather concerned about how I would get on the boat (keep in mind this is a BIG boat). The first attempt didn't work for me at all. I am too crooked to take such a big step. My hips do not work well at all anymore. However, I found out that if they would help me sit right down on the dock (which they all graciously helped me with), I could manage getting on the boat and then someone on the boat helped me from there. It was probably quite a hoot for others to be watching, but what the heck, it worked. The day was so perfect and we all had such a wonderful time.
Karol, I am absolutely thrilled for you that you have been asked to work at the hospital. It sounds just wonderful that the work will be somewhat familiar to you because of working for them before. That is why one should never leave a job with bad feelings or a tainted reputation for one reason or another. We never know what the future may bring and circumstances would require that we go back to work there. If we left on good terms, they are anxious to have you back. However, if things weren't good when you left, just the mention of your name would send up alert flags. So, you must have done a great job and they want you to help them out. It's just great!!! I just know that made you feel so great. I share your happiness too.
You have been accomplishing so much lately. It seems like there is always something waiting for us to do, but, you're chipping away at some pretty big projects and I know it feels SO good to cross some of the chores off your to-do list. I'm so very proud of you and all you accomplish. And, I know some of your projects hurt your heart a lot. Coming across Ted's personal things must hurt you terribly and make you so very lonely for him. May the Lord be merciful and provide you with strength Karol.
I honestly feel that some of our fervent prayers are being answered for you my dear. Just knowing that your former employer gave you a good recommendation and in fact wanted you to do some work for them again is an answer to a prayer. It's tough not to know where your next check might be coming from. I am glad to hear you'll get some federal tax dollars back - that will help a lot. You're definitel making some great progress Karol. Your sheer will and dertermination and the powerful hand of the Lord are working very well together indeed. Amen
Thinking of you and always wishing you life's best. Your buddy, Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at July 22, 2007 9:54 PM