Veggies, antibiotics and me

This week was up and down and all around. To be honest, it wore me out a bit. Although it worked out that the beginning of the week was off of work I had plenty of catch up at home.

Laundry
Cleaning the bathroom
Taking my daughter to the Dr's
More Laundry

Reading for schoolwork.. (never ending!)

As the week progressed we all chipped in helping Mom out as she is recovering from knee surgery. So we all took turns staying overnight. Ian had Monday and Tuesday, I had Wednesday and Thursday the grandkids tag teamed for the weekend.

There were two funerals this week that I attended or was involved in. Thursday morning I found out that my close friend Heather B.'s father had passed away. Also the brother of a youth group member passed away the week before and I had to honor to help plan and sing for the funeral service on Friday. It was a week of many old memories, new relationships and some sad tears, but I think I'm a better person for having gone through it.

My friend Heather and I had time to have brunch today. We sat in the diner booth and drank MANY cups of strong coffee and reconnected after a long time apart. I'm thankful that she's a part of my life. Here's to more pots and coffee and great conversation. Thanks.

PS. We also got groceries today. My son and I had fun at the market(he loves to punch the codes into the scale in the produce department). It's amazing how fun shopping for green peppers and onions can be.

Cheers,
Tara

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