Thursday What to say????

I found out this afternoon that Andy was cast as the Prince in Sleeping Beauty (Playtime Poppy)

Since JoAnna had a busy morning Hannah spent the night last night along with Alexandre. It was fine, even though it took them both a little longer to settle down. Hannah slept till after 9:30 Alexandre got up at 8:30.

I am just about finished with all the paperwork for the tax guy. Whew I will be glad when this is behind me!

There are so many plants poking their heads out of the ground :) like old friends I have not seen for a while they are a very welcome sight. Makes me wonder what types of plants Doug is enjoying in Glory.

I am enjoying the Potluck Club I just need to sit down and read it instead of waiting till I go to bed, by then I am too tired and so are my eyes to really enjoy the reading time.

It's been fun talking to Andy and hearing about his trip. I am so thankful the Lord worked it all out for him to go. Doug and I were so excited to know this trip was going to be taken over spring break this year and we both really wanted him to go. The Lord knew that and worked out every detail so he could and he had a great time.

I have been having lots of memories of Doug this week, different kinds like certain movements or a flash of him doing something like pouring coffee. It's strange the 'visions' keep coming and it's so endearing and yet brings back the loss too. Robbyn was at the Dr this week and sent me a text she had read there: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." Dr Seuss. I have always loved Dr Seuss and it's funny how that little quote did help. Of course I KNOW it was Jesus really comforting me and urging me to take the next step that gets me through these tough times. And I am so thankful to Jesus for that!

Tuesday morning was CityWide prayer at Valley View. I have not been in so long, it was wonderful being back. It was the first time I had seen the people there since Doug's death, it was nice to see them and to be prayed for by them.

I met a new friend, Terri at Brugger's later on that morning and had a nice time getting to know her better over coffee and a bagel.

Tuesday evening I went to dinner with Rosa and Jennifer. I have known Jennifer for a LONG time in fact she helped me with my stamping addiction many years ago by selling DOTS (dozens of terrific stamps) and from that we formed a friendship. And many of you know Rosa, well she and Jennifer have a mutual friend who introduced them and they both know me! Just how small is this world getting anyway!?! Anyways they took me to dinner at Olive Garden and we had a great time sharing and catching up. A few tears were shed but just a few. It was a nice time with them.

Well that pretty much sums up my week.

Thanks to all of you who have prayed for me. I so appreciate you and your love and concern. I am fine and I will be fine, but I know there are times when I am going to cry and be sad. Part of me is gone I can't change that. But I know that Jesus knows exactly what I am going through and He is there every moment. He's wonderful!