24 hour antihistamine knocked me out!

I FOUND the dress!  The more I try to look like her the more I look like my dad.  At least we both could wear the same dress.  I'm destined to be a pack rat.  They say if you haven't used something in 6 months, toss it.  I haven't worn this dress in 10 years!  I went shopping with Mom when she bought it when I was 17!  That makes it 46 years old and it worked fine for my Easter dress.  I may not look like her, but sure think like her and she'd be proud that I still have the dress and will be happy to wear it.  I think there are times that my expression is enough like her that it reminds me of her, but I think I look more like my dad.  I have very few pics of him and I have none of his clothes.  :)  I have vivid and precious memories of both of them, though.  I thank God for the memories.

I FINISHED the weeds tonight after church.  I even dug up a tree that died from the drought last year.  It was just a little cottonwood that had volunteered.  I'm really glad that it's gone because they are not strong trees and it could have become a problem if it got bigger.  I had to do all that because I felt guilty about taking a 3 hour nap this afternoon!  I had to take an antihistamine for these allergies and I was so sleepy.  The only answer was to go to bed, so I did.

The irises are putting on a great show for me!  I cut some midnight caller tonight and it is absolutely regal looking.  I'll post pics over the next few days.

Tomorrow there is no school, so it's the day I know I'll have time to clean the house.  It feels good to be moving forward with some chores.  I thank God that I'm able to do them.

Today is mine and Don's 35th wedding anniversary.  It's good that I slept 3 hours of it because it was difficult to handle the emptiness and the memories of times that are gone.  I treasure the memories, though, and thank God for some time outside and the ability to work and get through the day.  I also thank Him for the precious memories.  I knew a love that was something to treasure and I know it was a gift.