SATURDAY-- SO FAR

Rough night!! Could not get comfortable.  I even tried Truman's side and that famous pillow that I kiss good night.  Nothing worked.  I ached all over and was convinced I was getting sick.  I finally took the sugar reading--not too bad at 98.  Not enough to cause this problem.  I took two aspirin (call me in the morning), and finally went to sleep.  Beats me what was wrong.  I just must get over the feeling that I will feel great all the time, even though I want to,  Boy when there is nothing to write about except ailments, I just need to shut up.  Oh no!!  I just said "shut up" and you know I never allowed that kind of language.  But it fit this time. 

Jan is coming and I will perk up fast.

Betty Boop  P.S.   " THANKFULNESS LIFTS YOU ABOVE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES"

ME

WAL-MART WHIPE OUT

I don't know why, but a trip to Wal-Mart just wipes me out.  Maybe it was  because it was too close to lunch and I got hungry.  I almost grabbed a candy bar but thought better of it.  I kept getting slower and slower.  I did make it home without a drop out but it was close.  I made a quick cheese sandwich and ate banana and watermelon.  I then took a nap and I am up and running now.  This diabetic stuff is hard to manage.  But you can't ignore it--it just wont go away till you address it.  I am reading a funny book called OVER WHAT HILL.  I could have written it myself.  It is real cute about the subject.  About a Retirement place like mine.  She really hit the nail on the head, so to speak.  Anyway, it is all funny  as Amy's blog indicates.

I met a lady in Wal-Mart who used to work where Truman was in Sienna,  It has been 3 years but she remembered him and said some nice things about him.  How sweet. She said they called him Mr. Entertainer.  I already knew that.  She was sweet to tell me.  It made my day.  You still can't go anywhere without meeting someone who knew him.  Now that is something,

Betty Boop

LUCKY DUCK--LUCKY MAMA DUCK--LUCKY ME

I just witnessed a small miracle!!!You know we have all  been watching Catherine the mama duck who had a nest in the rose garden.  She suffered through rain, storms, and heat and cold to hatch a dozen eggs yesterday.  We all were watching with wonder.  I went down to the Cafe at 7:30 to breakfast , only one on the hall, when I saw Mama duck with babies up by the window.  She was obviously very upset.  On looking I saw the reason.  One little duck had fallen in the drain through a grate.  I was so shocked.  I began to draw a crowd.  We got maintenance men All tried but could not get it open.  Meanwhile Mama and all of us were worried.  Over and over they tried and gave up.  Then another round of help including Sister Mary Margret and I think she brought office people and last of all the head CEO  Mary Margret Judy to the rescue.  They opened the grate with much to do and reached in to draw the baby out to the shouts of all.  It took the head lady down to 6 maintenance men and many inside giving advice  to get that job done.  You should have seen the baby when they released it--how it ran?  waddled fast to mama.  I cried for joy.  Several said to me that it would make a good subject for me to write.  I don't know if I could give it justice.  I am so happy for that mama and baby.  Now let us get them to the lake safely. 

Betty Boop

SUNDAY and WEEKEND

We all in the family had a good "mini" Gulf Shores.  At least that what Parker thought when we had breakfast on the balcony.(his idea.)  He said "just like Gulf shores.  Well it was great but there was much, much more.  The dedication of Brody by his parents to raise Brody in a Godly manner.  No matter what we call it--it means the same.  Raising a child this way is not easy today.  Maybe it has never been a time when it was easy.  But I bet little Brody is lucky to have the Mom and Dad that he does and the wide spread family who love him.

Paul and Sophia+++what can I say?  You both cease to amaze me.  Maybe you had some good "up bringing "  I think so.  Any way you are very generous to all of us.  Thank you.  And then did you realize I had all my daughters and their husbands to celebrate?  MY. MY. what more could I wish for on the beautiful Mother' Day?    Oh I know my tomato plants  have blooms!!!!Maybe I should not count my tomatoes before they grow and ripen?  Just kidding.

Betty Boop. 

RAINY DAY

Such a great weekend coming.  The rain will not bother us.  The dedication to God of Brody will be the centerpiece.  And rightly so.  Linda, Joseph and Parker are coming too.  They will stay with me.  I bought St. Catherine's cookies and boxed cereal.  I hope Parker likes Lucky Charms or Rice Crispies.  Also waffles or eggs and toast bacon , if he likes them All kinds of fruit are available..  It has been a while since I thought about what a big boy like Parker likes for breakfast--I am prepared. (I hope).  Lunch at Paul and Sophie's new home is going to be great.  So good of them and brave too, to  have such a big group.  We all do appreciate this. 

One mama duck has hatched her brood!!  All her eggs hatched except 3.  That is to be expected.  I did not get to see them but those who did said she led them straight to the Lake.  Isn't that wonderful?  I do hope a good number survive-----meanwhile "back at the ranch"  the Chapel duck still sits.  Having rolled a few bad one out, she was still  sitting this morning.  It must be close now.  I will keep you up to date.  Chance are slim that I will get to see the show.  The take the little ducks straight to the water.  With as many who are watching--someone will get the pleasure.  Hope it is me. 

How does Navy Bean soup and a small  salad made with a good tomato and cucumber sound? Well walk right in and I will be glad to share. For Lunch.

Betty Boop  P. S.  Did I tell you that one of my tomato plants has two blooms.  A tomato for you and one for me. 

PERFECT

The only word I can think of for the camping in the woods trip.  Perfect weather, good food (presented on time), good conversation. and a perfect little one to add to the mix.  Brody was a joy.  To see him enjoy his food was good.  All in all--it was part of my dream to have my children enjoy each other. (Another goal accomplished, Truman)  He really believed in family get-to-gethers.  Not every family has it so good.  Enough of that.         Mama duck is still sitting on her eggs.  I am getting concerned that it is all a lost cause.  I think she should be done.  I bet she does too.  Big Croquet Extravaganza going on.  It is well attended and looked forward to by many.  I love to watch it from my balcony.  They look great all dressed in white and cheering when a ball goes through the wicket.  Something for everyone.      Well I must get to the laundry.  I have been putting it off and it does pile up--even for one. Let me hear from you all.

Betty Boop

GETTING READY

I never in my dreams thought at the age of 87 I would be still camping.  Of course everyone makes it easy on me now.  There are perks for getting older.  My weather man promises a perfect prediction for the weather.  Hope he is right.  My to do list hasn't changed much.  Pills always TOPS the list.  I do make a list.  Things on the list I can not do without these days.  You know  pills, eye drops, books, reading glasses.  There will be lots of good food--some I can't eat anymore, but there is plenty that I can eat.  Should be fun to see Brody at his first camp out.  Wont be his last.  I can just see a tent in his backyard some day.  I bet we will have a campfire too.  Wish you all could come.  Well I have things to do and places to go----Lucky me. Can't wait for Tommy's pancakes!!  Bless him.

Betty Boop