We had such a good drive home on Monday after our week away. Once we both started sleeping better at night life improved considerably and we started having a lot more fun together and with various friends.
Monday morning we got on the road before 8:30am! YAY US! hahaha We sneaked out of our hosts' home without even waking them. We met up with long time and somewhat long lost friends in Taber and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast together, reminiscing about lots of good and not so good times we shared in days long past. It was a lot of fun to see them again....five years since our last visit I think.
We drove in and out of rain storms on our way home, feeling grateful for the moisture, although it is insufficient and too late for this year's crops and cattle, unfortunately. The rain made everyone we met feel happier and the drop in air temperature was welcomed by one and all after a whole summer of extended heat wave. The drive was otherwise uneventful, with a stop for delicious lunch in Swift Current and a brief stop in Mortlach to visit another old friend and carpentry buddy we haven't seen in at least ten years. He and my husband renovated a church together about 15 years ago and they enjoyed sharing those memories and talking about what they are each up to these days.
Dinner that night was yogurt, rice pudding and melted cheese on toast. We were too tired to make a proper meal and the Indian restaurants are mostly closed on Mondays. Apparently we will remedy that tonight and order in from DarBar or Caraway Grill. hahaha
My minister invited us to participate in the long term planning retreat for my church that is happening this coming Saturday. He told us he wants us there to be "a voice, or at the very least a comforting presence." Hmmmm....is he expecting some fireworks over the decisions being made? hohoho!
Next week is my husband's appointment for his annual physical. He is worried about his blood pressure being too high and I am worried that he has cheated too often in recent months on his low cholesterol diet and exercise plan due to the stress involved in the loss of his sister. I just pray he will be okay and that any issues that have arisen in the past year will be able to be dealt with easily.
Today we did "chores" in the morning and then settled down to watch a few tv shows we taped while we were away. We are having a calm, relaxed, happy day together. Thus far we haven't had any interruptions other than a phone call from friends to invite us to lunch one day next week. Hallelujah for a silent phone today.
We both slept well in our own beds last night....sooo peaceful, so COMFORTABLE!!! YES!! Thank you Lord.
We are also happy to return to the sunsets over the lake across the street from us. Here is one from last week, thanks to Kat's observant eye when she was over here watering our plants:
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