Texas Lady

There is a very special Texas lady who will celebrate her 92nd birthday on Sunday. She is in the hospital right now suffering from a broken hip. I have known her for over twenty years. She was so accepting of me and mine when I married into the Grimes/Pipes family. Her name is Evelyn, but all of our children have always known her as "MeeMaw". Her traveling friends call her "The Sheriff ". I learned that yesterday, while visiting her in the hospital. Two of her traveling friends were there at the same time Kirk and I were and they shared that story with us. Kirk has always teased her about going out and dancing and partying. She would just laugh and say "I'm ready, let's go." You are very much loved by all of your family. Including us, who just kind of elbowed our way into your life. I hope you don't mind that we did. You are loved, Lady. Get well really soon.

Going back to Texas

Well, I'm headed back to Texas this afternoon. I have had a good visit with Mama and Patsy. We did a little shopping and a lot of pricing and separating "stuff" for a garage sale. Patsy swears that she will never garage sell ever again. I don't think I will, either. It is sooooo much work and you get very little return on all that work. Yesterday afternoon, we loaded the big heavy stuff that was left and took it to the DAV Thrift store in St. Joe. When we got back we packed up the smaller "stuff" and Patsy will take it in on Monday. Her garage, basement, and closets look great. It has motivated me to do some more cleaning out of my house. I really want to simplify more. Our office/computer room needs a lot more cleaning out. It will help when I shred all of the old financial paperwork. That will be the agenda for me this week, as well as the "stuff" under the beds. Right now, I am hanging out with Patsy's cats while she gets some shut-eye, and Mama is getting dressed. Her minister will be coming later this afternoon. My flight leaves Kansas City at 5:00 and I will be home at 9:00. Later,ya'll.