Easter Sunday - 2008

It was a lovely Easter Sunday. I spent it with Steve, his wife Teresa, his Mom Martha, his 2 daughters Delilah and Rachel and Delilah's 3 children, Curran 12, James 7 and Katie 5. I hadn't seen Delilah and Rachel for at least 7 years and they look great. Delilah has done a wonderful job with her kids. They were well behaved, polite and a joy to be around. We had ham, potatoes au gratin, macaroni and cheese, pigs-in-a-blanket, fruit salad and green salad. All was very delicious. I'm so glad Steve invited me.

I do believe that I have Steve convinced to do some work for me around the house. The shower doors in my master bathroom have leaked for at least 5 years and I've griped about it, every single day, I think. Since Steve began doing General Contractor work, he has accumulated a miriad of parts and pieces. He is giving me a set of shower doors for the leaky bathroom. Last weekend we went out looking and I found some I like. The ones he has are very close to the ones I chose (for $300). He says he'll install them this week. He will also replace the linoleum in the bathroom that is coming up at the tub, from the leak. I found a $52 remnant that I like so that's a saving too.

While he is doing stuff for me, I mentioned that I didn't like the overhead flourescent light in the kitchen and I'd like a ceiling fan. He said it wouldn't be a problem to put one in, so I found a Hunter fan at Home Depot for $99. Another coup. And while we're at it, I found a new kitchen faucet that I like and he can do that too.

Now for the big ta-da. He has a group of hispanic house painters that he uses when he is 'doing' houses. He has asked them to look at my house to see how much to paint the entire interior. I told him I'd pay $3,000 which is very low for a house that is occupied. The house hasn't been painted in about 12 years and truly needs it. I said if they won't do the whole house, what will they do for $3K, so we'll see how that goes.

I've been feeling better these past weeks. I had an appointment with Dr. R and she said she didn't feel I needed to see an Ortho specialist. She feels that my hip and leg pain are from my arthritis because my pain travels. I can go for several days with no discomfort and then it will flare up in me knee, or the next day in my hip. She feels that with the warm weather coming I'll really feel a lot better.

All in all, I'm in a good place. Spring is coming, I'm beginning to feel better and there is a trip to Rio de Janeiro on the horizon. Although it's a long way away, Sandy and I are planning on going. It will be a blast. :o)

Mostly I am blessed to have a job, and a family of friends that care about me. I know that God is busy in my life. Thank you Jesus.

God bless you all.