My Mother's service is to be this coming Sat. morning.
All my kin are to be there. All of which I have not seen in almost 30 years.
It has taken me tons of stress and some finagling to get a bus ticket.
Then I had to figure out where to stay once I am there.
Well, I managed through that and am to get on the bus tomorrow afternoon.
My stress meter has been topped out for several weeks.
Apparently plans had already been made - somewhat - on my part.
I got a hold of Uncle Jim finally - me and him are like 2 peas in pod.
"You're staying at my house you little f..k and we're going to have some time".
I'm coming into town several days because everyone wants to see me.
And, I'd like to see them as well. It is very likely to be the last we are all together.
I have not traveled in well over 15 years and I used to be really good at it.
This time, I am super nervous. I don't know why.
I was talking to my Sis (the MD) one night saying I am amazed I have not had a heart attack - yet.
I said jokingly (not really) hook me to an EKG or heart monitor and get a psychiatrist in the room and they would have a hey-day with me.
We both laughed but she knew I was little short of being completely serious.
I just have this really bad feeling something is going to go wrong.
I've been praying for myself - something I rarely ever do.
Once I get there - God's grace and will - I have no idea how to get back.
Another bus ride. I don't mind really.
I will be missing my cat the most. He already knows "something is up".
Golly mercy. I could use a prayer for me. I am serious how I have not had a heart attack - yet. Both Grandpas died from them. Then again, the day is young.
At least I still some humor in there.
God's grace and will - I will be back in about 10 days or so.
E.
Father God, Thank You protecting BigE as he travels. Give him peace in understanding that he has nothing to fear when you are with him. He knows fear is from the devil and peace and love are from you God. Help him to focus his thoughts on you, Amen.
E., A long bus ride could be a great time to meditate and pray. I am thinking this is going to be one of those times that after you are back home you will think, "It was nice to see everyone, why was I worried".
Scott
Dude, relax! Things could be much, much worse.
We have a local family burying their 84 year-old father on Saturday. He decided he had lived too long and suffered too much, so he took something very sharp and did a proper job of slicing his wrist. At least he went out into the yard to do it. He was on Coumadin so it probably didn't take long to bleed out. I was in school with about half of his 10 kids.
Thank you Scott. That was a dandy. thank You.
I am not worried about my physical travel. Just the mental one.
The physical journey starts in a few hours from now.
bovine et spiritu
I appreciate the thought.
What part of I haven't had the heart attack yet did you miss?
It would suit me fine to let someone else walk in my shot out shoes right now.
No kidding. I glued them back a few hours ago.
Mom would probably expect me like that.
I'm sleepy tired but can't sleep. I'll try again.
Father, Giver of good gifts and Sustainer of the Universe and everything in it, please give Eric the peace that only comes from you, that passes all understanding. May he celebrate the mother you blessed him with, with the family you placed him in. Thank you for his faith, Your promises never fail. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Good luck to you BigE, and don't give yourself a heart attack by worrying about getting one. Try to remain stress-free if you can.
"I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about."
~Henry Ford
You might already be on the road by now.
Does anybody know where E is heading?
I know he spent some of his youth right here in 46131.
egad Holy....
you're getting so old you can spell Coumadin correctly. :bored:
(I guess it could be worse...like knowing how to spell Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne and Cognex.)
Apparently, so do you
😀
bovine et spiritu
God Speed and good travel, EW. At least you get to go somewhere, I'm too scared to spend a dollar on a trip anywhere, I know i'll need it for something more important.
"No kidding. I glued them back a few hours ago."
Two pair of Ariat boots with 1-1/2" holes in the instep where the shovel makes contact, and soles and leather split and cracking. They look as ugly as they sound but they're comfortable. 🙂
I might try the glue advice. What kind of glue would you use?
edit: Last pair of Ariat boots i.e. Made in China. Justin, Nocona, and a few others owned by Berkshire Hathaway...I won't give those @#$%%$^ a dollar.
