Time to plant

I had myself an excursion this week, all by myself, and it felt great! We have a lovely little garden center in town where I can get some of the plants I used to grow from seed. (when you live in an area with such a short growing period, it is the way to go) Not only do they have plants but a huge selection of garden art and I was armed with a gift certificate...LOL Let the fun begin!

 I pushed my cart up and down the many aisles, with the silliest grin on my face. Visiting with all the greenery and selecting a few choice plants. Found my Morning Glory, a few new Coleus, and a Cosmos. Also found the cutest wind chime by Debbie Mumm and I couldn't resist, even tho I already own about a gazillion wind chimes. It was a rainy day, but as I wandered about, the sun broke thru and shined thru the greenhouse ceiling. Ahhh, it lit me up from head to toe. I have never felt so good as in those moments surrounded by plants and friendly folk and the scent of life. It was the best medicine. :) Always, Kit

My bounty!

Morning Glory

A Project!

Nothing too astronomical. But something to get my blood moving again and something I can easily manage .One must start with baby steps. I am painting my swing. I had this great idea two years ago to spray paint the swing thus being a quick job and thus not lasting very long till it started to peel. :(  Bummer. So hubby gave it a good sanding, and set it up in my craft room and by sitting, I am able to reach and swish. :) Feels soooo good to do something physical. Yay! Always, Kit

You can see it peeking behind the rose bush! Color will be a muted gray blue.

Recouping

I have come to realize that I can quite get used to napping. I have never slept so much, but it feels so good. :) I am now 2 days shy of 4 weeks since the surgery. Where did that time go? (napping...LOL)
I am feeling pretty good, but boy they are right when they say: no bending, no lifting, no sitting, no shopping, etc. Cause when you do, you pay the price the next day. Of course I have been perfect and followed all the orders... :P Thank heavens I have the best family who has been doing all my chores, errands and just in general keeping me sane. I shuffle about in my overlarge pants, wide awake sometimes at 3am (because of all the napping!) and slowly get back to normal. Feels good. The other things that feel good are all your well-wishes for me, flowers and cards I have received, sparkly jewelry, juicy gossip from out in the world, food I am not supposed to be eating, a banner from the students I saw every day, and the daily inquiries about my health and well being. I have a bit to go still, but I can see the corner that I will be turning, right down the block. :) Always, Kit

Pardon the Interruption, but...

 Got thrown a curve ball. World was up side down and topsy turvy. Had to go away, to be able to come back. And now that I am on the "other side" as they say, I can talk about it. March 28th, 4:27pm is a time that I will remember the rest of my life. At that precise time, I was told I had Cancer. Uterine Cancer. True, it's the "best" kind to get, but still Cancer. I went thru the gambit of feelings (screaming, crying, worrying, and wondering) and then resolve. And then got to the work of getting rid of it. I wanted it gone, yesterday. Was told I might have to wait till May to have the hysterectomy done in my hometown. Unacceptable. I no more could live with this tumor growing in me, than have aliens taking up residence. Which is exactly how I looked at it. At any moment, it would grow and burst out of it's confines and I would be lost. Opted to go to Billings, MT (my new favorite city in the world) to have the DaVinci Robotic Surgery. Prayed they could fit me in, prayed it would be on April 15th. So while some folks were sweating their taxes, I was losing my "lady parts", all of them, but I didn't care. They had served me well, but now they had to go. It is now day 12 and I am still sore and tired and my body is rather bruised, but I found out last week, they had caught it so early, the tumor was totally contained in the Uterus and no lymph nodes were affected. It is gone! And I do not need anymore treatment. :) I feel like I have my life back. I will recoup, no more work for the rest of the school year and I will get stronger each day. Spring has officially arrived for me. Always, Kit

April Showers

Life is not a highway strewn with flowers

Still it holds a goodly share of bliss

When the sun gives way to April Showers

Here is the point you should never miss

Though April Showers may come your way

They bring the flowers that bloom in May

So if it's raining, have no regrets

Because it isn't raining rain you know

It's raining violets.

And where you see clouds upon the hill

You soon will see crowds of daffodils

So keep on looking for the blue bird

And listening for his song

Whenever April showers come along. 

Written by Louis Silvers

(Internet)

Easter!

The sun is shining, the whole town seems to be thatching their lawns and our snow is finally gone. I hear it may even reach 61 degrees today. I hope everyone has a wonderful celebration tomorrow. Ours is a bit different this year, since our oldest is down in Copper Mountain, Colorado competing in the Nationals (in snowboarding) we are moving Easter to next weekend. My youngest and I will go to church tomorrow and then her Daddy and I will take her out to Easter dinner at a local restaurant. Next Sunday, we will dart about the yard looking for eggs and have our baskets. Easter times 2! I like the sound of that. Happy Easter Everyone. Always, Kit

35 years Together

Yesterday on Facebook, my youngest girl E.Charlotte posted this for her Daddy and me. :)  Always, Kit

First Christmas Party

 "35 years ago, on spring break, my parents were married. A beautiful candle-lit ceremony surrounded by friends and family. Granted, I wasn't there, but their photos speak a million happy words. My mom, looking beautiful with her circle of flowers in her hair, my dad, with full mutton-chops smiling from ear to ear. They are the best example of love I've ever been given; the strongest team I've ever known; a couple that still knows what it means to be deeply in love. Happy Anniversary ♥"