I found brain cells!

Not sure if they're useful, and I really didn't have time, but the urge to write came upon me and so here I am!

Steph's wedding is this week, tulip tree's moving as of the 1st of may, and Scott & I are trying to get all the yard stuff done so we can load the camper into the truck. Needless to say I am exhausted. But ibuprofen works wonders & today is over.

Mom's been crazy busy with stuff for the presidents home, and Glenn had heart surgery last week. She is also exhausted. But saint that she is, she is coming to help me pull off Steph's wedding. I'd say I owe her, but I have and will do the same for her. In my book that's something different than owing. Glenn's fine btw, off on his own adventures again, and this time with better circulation. Thank goodness mom pestered him to go get a stress test to keep his CDL.

I rode my trike to work yesterday IT IS SO MUCH FUN! I'm really looking forward to cruising the campground and canyon this summer. Not to mention the health benefits that come from it being a bit of a workout. YAY.

Scott's changed the oil in nearly everything we own...EXCEPT MY SCOOTER...hmmm hope he's not waiting for me to figure that one out! Assembling my trike nearly stumped me. I'm savvy but not quite that daring! Besides if I screwed something up in there I could really hurt myself down the road.

I'm really missing my dad this week. Saturday next will be 7 years since he died. Funny but I don't think I'm completely done grieving. Not sure that's ever gonna happen. Tonight I wrote a poem, it's about him. But I think it might speak to other folk too. Sappy, sad, brave, and a bit lonely. I'm sure I'm the only one who ever feels like that ;)
anyhow I feel like sharing. So here goes.

days like this

there are so many days I’ve wondered

what you’d say or what you’d do

so many treasured moments

that are only missing you

I don’t regret a thing

that we said or that we did

we knew each others hearts & minds

there was nothing that we hid

but you had to go so quickly

there was so much left undone

I’m not angry that you had to go

but it would have been so fun

we’re all making new memories

but you’re somehow still a part

perhaps it’s all the love you gave

or the greatness of your heart

there are so many adventures left

and each challenge or surprise

though I’m happy where I’m ending up

I still crave your advice

I long just to hear your voice

though it echoes in my dreams

I know you’d help me see the falls

help me understand some things

I’m learning how to get along

I’m stronger every day

but on days like this I really wish

things had gone another way

so give all my dear ones a big hug

and I’ll do the same for you

I know we’ll have lots to say

when I catch up with you

That's it folks. Love it or hate it I don't mind.
Be well and be happy.
-m