Yesterday Rocky’s sister Marie, and her husband Harold, came to visit. Rocky was feeling pretty punk but rested all morning and by the time they arrived he was feeling up to the visit. They drove down from Kirkwood which is a suburb of St. Louis…..there were a few detours along the way, due to highway improvements, but they made it here just fine.

We caught up with the news of our families while having some good food…… and plenty of time to look at Marie’s photos that she is faithful to take of their bus tours or cruises. They are very active for their ages and it’s always good to hear of their travels.

Becky called yesterday morning to tell us she was given the promotion she had been hoping for and I couldn’t have been happier for her. She’s more than qualified for the position and will be able to step in without much difficulty. It’s always nice to see a deserving person get a promotion. It doesn’t always work that way but even if Becky wasn’t my daughter I’d have to say she was the logical one for the job.

She dropped by during the supper hour to visit a little with us, have some dessert and then leave to go see Brady. I am anxious to see the little guy…..she says it’s amazing how well he’s come out of the difficult surgery. We are all happy about that, understandably.

Since we don’t have an extra bedroom, Marie and Harold stayed in a motel up the road about 10 miles. We had breakfast together and more visiting before they left for home….their kitty, Ginko, wasn’t happy about them coming so they wanted to get home by dark today. Pet owners are a funny lot but we all understand the needs of our pets. To anyone else it looks like brainless nonsense but to us they are like family.

Rocky and Mandy are becoming good buddies. He’s on the couch a lot resting and she likes to get up on the warm afghan or the electric throw Becky got for him and go to sleep. In no time, Sassy and Morris join them and they all sleep blissfully together. I’m so glad Rocky is feeling better today…….and me too. I’ve had some bad things going on that seem to be easing up somewhat.

After being stretched in a lot of different directions I’m happy most of it has concluded in a very favorable way. Maybe something good is coming your way to make your day better, too……….I hope so……..


Remember: Only the mediocre are always at their best! (Jean Giraudoux)

Until the nest time,
Essentially Esther