GREAT WEEKEND

We  really did make the most of our weekend.  I did not think it could turn out so good. but it did.  Everyone was so positive we could go in the rain and enjoy it.  It was 12 of us and we talked of the missing ones and learned news of them.  We talked, ate fabulous  food, slept and watched for "gators" (saw one) made a fire in the fireplace, talked of past trips together.   We are an exceptional family.   We actually like each other. !! And it is so interesting to me how different  each one is, yet alike in many ways.   I just loved hearing everyone share themselves with each other. The Lake was so pretty with all the many beautiful trees and wild life.  I thoroughly enjoyed it and I think it was a success.  Not every family gets to do what we do. Getting together like this pulls us together. "Truman's Dream". I do miss him so on occasions like this.  But revel in the feeling that he approves and is giving us his blessing. And of course God's mercy of giving us safety and a wonderful weekend.  And when we gather together in a circle and hold hands for blessing said by different ones. it makes my heart soar.

Betty Boop

CALL US CRAZY

Annual Mother's Day
















This weekend is our annual Mother's Day/Spring campout.  We stay in cabins now.  Every fall and spring as many as can come.  I know it was almost called off because of the rain but we decided to try anyway.  It is hard to get everyone on board now.  But I think Beach Week, everyone is coming.  If we have to stay indoors and just sleep, eat, and talk--it will be worth it.  I am so happy my family likes to get together.  Truman would have been proud too.  We will miss him so much!!!.

Betty Boop

PLEASANT ON BALCONY

I really don't know what I would do without my Balcony. Of course that is a silly thing to say.  I would find another way to seek peace and a place to reflect.  But to be out there before the world around me begins to turn, is a true blessing.  It was a small breeze and cool temperature. Just right. My flowers are looking good, since Amy replaced a few that did not make it.  They looked happy this morning.  All pink, yellow and purple.  So pretty.  I had a few things to sort out and finally decided to just be still and wait for an  answer and try not to "fix" everything.  Hope for a better weather report for the weekend and our Mother's Day campout in cabins. Something we have a tradition of doing.  Gets harder as things get different every year.   Time does march on--so try to keep up.

Betty Boop

ANOTHER BEAUTY

Yes. the day looks good.  Bitsy starts her day, after her breakfast, by looking from the glass door to the Balcony.  We both just know the first little sparrow to check for bread crumbs is the same one.  Bitsy makes her little fat body as small as possible (she thinks.)  The bird doesn't seem to notice her so she must be doing a good job of hiding.  In plain sight, I must add. Still as can be.  So it starts her day.  I used to feed all kinds of birds on Riverwood.  It was my pleasure each morning too. 

We had a great day yesterday.  After Church, we went to MG and Ryan's  beautiful lake home. Paul  and Sophie picked up my favorite restaurant food, Mr. Chen's Chinese food.   Take out or eat in--either way it is the best.  We sat around their big round table. You can see the Lake well  from there.   I like a round table.  So cozy.  Ed, Amy, M.G., Ryan, Sophie  Paul, and me (odd man out.)They are so sweet to include me and make me feel needed. For what, I don't know.   But I will take it. 

Betty Boop

SATURDAY, all day

Yes, another Saturday without Jan, but I still have Amy.  She is a busy girl, but always finds time for me.   The Balcony was a little humid this morning after a light rain last night.  But always I find something to love about it.  I woke at 6 and decided to just get up.  I was looking forward to ham and eggs.  I saved from my generous portion of ham on my dinner plate and put it aside for breakfast.  Scrambled eggs with toast and orange juice and a bit of honey on my whole wheat toast was mighty fine.  My second cup-o-jo on the Balcony topped it off.  The world looked fresh from the rain and the "sanctuary choir" of birds were in rare form.  Such a happy sound.  Also a happy sound was the program we had yesterday of a sweet Korean Children's Choir who sang like Angels.  40 age 6-13 who were here before and still do concerts all over the world. They were a real treat.  Life is good here at SCV.

Betty Boop

Y'EHH HAIR CUT

I must be overdue for a hair cut.  I look like George Washington in his pointed hat.  And just as grey too.  I need to run--not walk,  to the beauty "place" and get fixed up again. You should see the line up to get cut and curled each day.  It is an important place.   One of these days I will "let it go."  But not just yet.  I overslept this morning and had too much sleep.  Bitsy was a little miffed with me.  Her breakfast was running a little late.   Mine too. My appointment is not till 1 and I will be o.k.

Betty Boop

WEDNESDAY

I have deleted  the last two blogs by mistake.  I was ready to give  up.   Must be me.  My eyes look the wrong way when I hit some buttons.  A hazard of old eyes.  I have been so lucky with my eyes.  They have been through numerous surgeries and I still manage to see almost O. K.   But there will come a time when that  will not be a fact.  My Dr. is amazed as it is.  So I will just be thankful for what I have. 
  
So I will be careful to push the right button today.  The clouds today looking from the Balcony, look like rain.   I hope not. Yesterday I had a visit while looking from the Balcony.  M. & Mrs. Mallard were looking for a nest sight I hope.  They stayed a while and discussed it.  I don't think they will stay even though I threw bread crumbs to them.  They ate so excited, but I may have dashed  thoughts of a nest.  Maybe not private enough.  Oh well, did the wrong thing again.

Betty Boop