Friday, a play day.

Today was cooler than usual, so I was able to go out and work in the weeds for a couple of hours. I really enjoyed being outside and not worrying about sweating. Maybe it’s because my body runs so cold these days. Don went out and poured sweat. He mowed and pulled lots of weeds, too. Anyway it was good for me. I got a good bath and then a good nap, so I was ready to play cards tonight.

We had a great time and I got ‘my favorite cowboy’ to bring his hat to have our picture made together. This is David, who I speak of so often. His wife is Dorothy and we love them both so much. I’ve pictured Dorothy several times and David gets into the pictures sometimes. I just love that hat on him. He’s such a cool guy. He knows something about everything, but he doesn’t flaunt it. I just pay attention and appreciate how wise and knowledgeable he is. There is not a kinder person in the world, and I don’t know anyone who looks better in a cowboy hat. He would never wear it in the house, except for a picture, either.

So, the pictures on the blog tonight are:

1) Me with my favorite cowboy, David Rule.
2) Rayne in her biggest brother, Nate’s, lap. Nate will be 16 in March; he’s a great big brother. Rayne looks a lot like he did as a baby. Actually, they all look alike!
3) A picture of Rayne when we were trying so hard to get a picture of her smiling. She was enjoying it, and smiling a lot, but I’m not as quick on the click as she is on the smiles. Precious memories for which we give thanks!

I’ve had several emails and calls asking if I’ve heard from the doctor in Houston, yet. I haven’t. In fact I had a return receipt requested on the email and I haven’t gotten that receipt, so she hasn’t even gotten my email, yet. I’m surprised. They are usually very prompt. I imagine I’ll hear from them on Monday. I’ll keep you informed as to what I hear from her and how this neuropathy thing goes. My fingers and toes are really hurting tonight. I found myself cringing whenever someone at the table strummed their fingers on the table as they waited for their turn. We had the tablecloth and pad, so there was no noise, but I thought “Ouch, that must hurt!” My toes feel like I cut all my toenails and got to the quick on each one. I can’t believe how this is happening so quickly. I always put soda in my bath and I dropped the box of soda today, so I had to clean that up; that’s a neuropathy thing. I’d never make a mess like that, knowing I’d have to clean it up! I’m sure glad it wasn’t a pot of beans or something! I’ll be glad for them to make some adjustment this week.

Have a great weekend! Count the blessings; there are so many! Our God is great!