sunday 5/23

long weekends were once something i enjoyed.... 7 day a week caregiving means no more long weekends. i find myself not caring about that-- which i guess is good!

our little lane is a hidden santuary-- a place where quiet rules during the summer. with the trees and flowers in full bloom it's a piece of heaven on earth-- something a long weekend couldn't even come close to topping as i enjoy it all day and all night long.

youngest sons graduation ceremony was friday night. grad parties have begun and will continue thru the weekend. good thing he's got a ton of friends cuz we aren't able to host one ourselves. i haven't told him his college of choice has upped his scholarship and grant funds-- i hope this will be accepted as his grad gift! i've still got to come up with thousands more to actually get him there.... buy hey-- every little bit counts and the school has answered our prayers with additional assistance from their own purse strings.

as memorial day approaches, i'm planning my annual trip to the family grave sites. i've read several articles this past week about how memorial day has simply become a long weekend for people in the united states. it's made me sad as this day deserves so much more respect. it's not about opening pools and wearing white shoes..... it's honoring those who serve and protect our country! well, i'll do my part and i hope y'all will do yours. i've put a new flag out on mom's pole... dad would be happy to see that.

happy memorial day, folks!