It never even hit 40* today. It was cold and cloudy and rainy and not the best day to be running errands after church – but there were several things I needed to do. It was after 1pm when I got home, and the neighbor was mowing his yard! It was in the 60’s yesterday when I was mowing – it was in the damp mid-30’s today. Brrr.
Mary was not able to be in Sunday School, so after the lesson I helped the kids with their palm leaves. We attached stems and glued the word ‘HOSANNA’ on the leaf. They each took a turn as Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the ‘stick’ donkey while the others waved their branches and shouted Hosanna. We sent a photo to Mary to cheer her up.
After lunch (toast!) I did the ironing and then finally made the chocolate covered pretzels. They did turn out better than I thought. Just as messy, though. I’ll find little non-perils all over the floor for weeks!
Last night, a little after midnight, I received a txt message from my long-time friend, Rick Kozar. He and Bill Smail have been together since about the late 80’s or early 90’s. I met Bill (Bud and Jim’s younger brother who is exactly my age) in the first month I started at Smail’s in 1967. We became friends and I feel blessed by having them in my life. Rick wanted me to know that Bill passed away last evening. He has suffered from Parkinson’s for over 25 years. Rick has been a primary caregiver since the onset, and I know it was a total love commitment for him to care for Bill. He will be lost without him. I am sorry for the loss of my dear friend, but he has struggled for so many years that I know now he is at peace. Love you, my friend!
I’ll miss you, my friend.
April 3 – As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? “I wanted to be a dancer & work at the fairs. Tiz-Liz was the dancer I saw when I was about 7 or 8 years old & I practiced dancing when I could.” You go, Mom! I would have guessed a doctor….
Yesterday’s vacation destination (closely aligned with our own Newport destination) was New London CT. Do any of these appeal to you, Kath? The picture posted was Old Town Mill. Other points of interest are:
Calendar Inspiration for today is Snoopy:
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Vacation destination –
TOMORROW April 4th is:
- Jeep 4×4 Day
- National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
- National Hug a Newsperson Day
- National School Librarian Day
- National Vitamin C Day
- National Walk Around Things Day
I have spent today thinking about Bill, and will probably do that tomorrow as well. But I do have the PEEPS to look forward to tomorrow. Take your vitamins and take a walk – and hug your librarian! God bless…
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