Surprise!

I paid a surprise visit to Mom and Dad Monday! I accompanied my grandson Austin's class on a field trip to the Berry Farm just outside Marble Falls. Since I was in my own vehicle, I just couldn't be that close and not go see Mom and Dad! I called Mom and said, "Guess where I am?!" She, of course, had no idea! So when I told her I was in Marble Falls, she was thrilled! She asked me to pick up a gallon of milk and come on over! So, I did!

When I got there Dad was asleep in the recliner in the bedroom. Dad hasn't been feeling well the last few days. The wind has stirred up all the pollens and his allergies had kicked into full gear. Mom was treating him with antihistamines (with the pharmacist's guidance) and he seemed to be feeling somewhat better when I was there. Mom made a nice pot of home-made soup that tasted so good to Dad. After lunch Dad and I went outside for just a few minutes to check on Juaquin who was spraying the bull-nettle out on their property. Once we got back to the house he settled down into his living room chair with a big, "Ahhhh!" I helped Mom check her emails and, before we knew it, it was 3:30 and time for their favorite TV program, "The Virginian." I love that they watch it because it gives Mom a reason to relax in her recliner too! We all got comfy and watched the show. When it was over I headed home.

My best friend from my high school days, Kim Wagner, and I are going out to see Mom and Dad again tomorrow! Kim is a wonderful cook and is making lunch for us to take! Mom and Dad LOVE her home-cooked meals and LOVE to see Kim! She's been a part of our family since she and I were juniors in high school! It's amazing to think that was 40 years ago!!! Yikes!!! When Kim and I meet from time to time for lunch, her daughter calls it our "marathon lunch!" We talk for a solid 4 hours and still have things left to say!!! I guarantee you that there won't hardly be a pause in conversation on our trip tomorrow!!! She and I have been through so many experiences of life together! I don't know what I would have done without her as my sister/friend! I am thanking God for her right now!

"Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away." ~Dinah Craik

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." ~Marcel Proust

Thank you Lord for the precious gift of friends! Amen!