A Journey Of Love

It has been a long two days on the road.  We were graced with sunshine and warmer temperatures as we crossed over the Texas state line.  It was  nice to see the sun, as yesterday we spent the majority of the day driving in rain.  Thank goodness we are now resting comfortable at our family's home.  We were greeted by our four legged friends Tango and Jitterbug. They have grown since our last visit.  They have not forgotten me, as they are sitting right next to me.  They are still two curious cats full of energy.  I wish I could borrow some of that energy.

Today as we were driving past the Texas state line I recalled that this was the twelfth trip here in two and a half years. We have logged 36,000 miles on our car and four airplane trips to Texas. God has graced us to make it safely every time. And, many blessings to our Texas family and friends who are here to welcome us each time.  All things are possible with love and determination.

It will be a busy week as we head off tomorrow to Md Anderson Cancer Center, for my husband to have test, doctor's appointments, and treatment.  This will be the last treatment of the journey that started in January of 2011.  We have been blessed with his good response to treatment and we pray that he will continue to be blessed.

 Two years ago the journey's end seemed so far away and yet it has arrived so quickly.  I thank God for every day spent with my hero husband. He is the number one man in my life.  We have made it through some tough times and our faith in God and love for each other has given us strength to never give up.

So what do you get with two buckeyes and a spoiled dog named Laney?  A life with no regrets filled with love and kisses everyday whether the sun shines or not.

Life is beautiful !!

Elizabeth

Bumble Bees

The weather this time of the year is so unpredictable.  The last couple days has been very warm and beautiful and today looks to be a nice sunny day that soon will depart.  Cooler temperatures and rain are on their way.  I have been enjoying being out in the yard working and walking with my husband.  We have enjoyed walking outside rather than the indoor track at the university.  I was dizzy enough from going round and round on the track.  At least now we can walk and enjoy the beauty of  the flowers that are blooming.

Blooming flowers mean bumble bees.  Yes, we definitely have bumble bees.  They have been swarming around outside in my flower bed of flocks.  Laney watched me run from them every time they swooshed around me.  I must have looked silly as I dodged them and even tried to swat them with a broom.  Then my husband was standing on the porch as one big bee landed on his stomach and then flew to his back.  He started swatting his hands and ran towards me trying to escape from the bee.  I started screaming get away from me and together we looked quite comical, as from a distance people probably wonder what was going on.  Laney jumped to her feet looking at us as if we were crazy and started barking.  Oh what fun spring does bring.

I'll take the bumble bees over snow and cold any day.  They make me laugh at myself as I think of how ridiculous we look dodging them.  Well it's time for Laney and I to see what new adventure we can get into today.  Hope where ever you are the beauty of spring has graced you.  Life is beautiful !!

Elizabeth