5 days and counting

Today marked the countdown to Gracie at five! In just the amount of days that I can count on one hand, we will be spending it in the RV, along with 7 additional items I forgot to add to my original list.From the items I am about to list, you will understand why I am concerned about forgetting something rather important. The newest additions to my list are: toilet paper, paper towel, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, hair spray and deodorant....all things I could buy up there, but I already have plenty on hand. 

  Yesterday, "G" arrived home to 30 brown balloons tied to the handrail and the American flag flying gloriously.

The strong winds ended up blowing the whole pile of balloons into our neighbor's tree, where they still remain. A special dinner of lobster tails and twice-baked potatoes completed the night. Even Lucy, enjoyed a bit of the sweet lobster meat. 

Tic, tic, tic

Today, Palm Sunday, 2014 is an overcast day.  I again sat down with my RV packing "lists" and keep finding items to add.  Just like my "Honey Do List" for "G," it will have no end. 

"G" completed working his last weekend today and his long-anticipated retirement day is fast approaching.  Only two more work days left for him. 

Although, he is a man who wears his heart on his sleeve, he doesn't always exhibit a lot of excitement when it comes to himself.  I'm sure there is a little boy inside of him jumping up and down at the thought of completing a career that spanned over 30 years.  It's a major accomplishment.  One that proves the type of person he is: dedicated, honest, committed and valuable.  The Village will be losing one of their best employees, but it will happen without the blink of an eye... until something goes wrong. 

In nine days, we will be picking up Saving Grace. I will finally have space in the family room again!  The plans of where to go and when, are swirling around in our heads and take up the main topic of dinner-time conversations.  It is becoming my favorite time of day.

Pick-up day is getting so close now that I can almost believe it is really going to happen, just like "G's" retirement!

Over the river and through the woods...

Today was an emotional and physical roller coaster ride through an angiogram, and I thank God that it wasn't as scary as I had feared and definitely ended on a high point.  We received the good (and surprising) news that a stent was not required.  A visit to my cardiologist on Friday will decide my next course of action.  I'm hoping it won't be a road too hard to navigate, but no matter, the battle will continue to be waged, because I have too much to live for and enjoy with my Number 1.

So, as of tonight, the the focus is back on Gracie and the countdown resumes.  15 days!

Deep thought for the day:  Find something to appreciate every day, because tomorrow, it will just be a memory.