A Pleasant Sunday......

          Today was a pleasant day.  Though it started with something bothering me.  It started last evening---something like an internal alarm.  I "minister" the church service at our local nursing home when it is my church's rotation.  That occurs every 8 weeks or so.  Lately with moving on my mind I lost track of the schedule.  Last evening the thought popped into my awareness, "I wonder if it is our turn this week". I would forget about it just as quickly.  This morning after service it bothered me that maybe it is my church's turn today. I hurried home at noon and called the nursing home--no answer.  I settled in to watch TV a bit then called again.  "Oh", the lady replied, "I think FWC is scheduled".  "OH", was my response, "I will be there before 2PM."

       There is a dear lady in town that goes regularly to play piano.  I gave her a call to ensure she would be there.  With this being almost Easter season it didn't require too much thought to decide what to speak on.  So within an hour I was ready and at the nursing home.  The service went well and I was glad my church did not neglect it's responsibility.  The residents are so appreciative.  I will miss this interaction when I move.
      There is a thin, muscular lady who comes to help with the service.  She runs 10 to 14 miles everyday.  She said she has some arthritis;if she doesn't keep active she can hardly move.  Her only concern when running is running into wild animals like wolves or bears.  Her circuit includes forested back roads.  She is 76 years old.   

      After I went over to Al's to visit.  We haven't chatted for awhile.  I told him that when I turn on the desk top computer it takes 20 minutes or so for the monitor to come on. He'll take a look some time.  We talked about the upcoming family get together in South Dakota in late June.  He, Autumn and Eddy plan to go though transportation is uncertain.  He also told me he has a possible herniated disk in his neck.  His right arm has been going numb. Bummer.  He has a consult with a specialist next week. 

     I made a huge decision when I got home.  I am going to Vancouver, WA over Easter weekend.   With a very nice ticket available, I decided, "why not".  This is my transition year; I may as well be a little wild.  There is a mobile manufactured home available in an over 55 neighborhood.  It has an office with an outside entrance---great for a teaching studio.  I'm going out to look it over and scout out the area to see if I feel comfortable. Am I suited for an "over 55" community?  Once I am there I hopefully will sense if this is "the one". I am really excited!      

      I need to write a notice to my piano students and their parents this week to inform them that I will be done teaching the end of May.  I dread doing this but it is time to let everyone know what is going on.  Now that moving is moving on I am getting a little nervous.

      Burt, Jen and the 3 older boys are in Minneapolis tonight.  Tomorrow they are flying to Cozumel, Mexico.  This is Josh's last year at home; he is graduating this spring.  They are going to do activities that are too difficult to do when the 2 younger boys are with them.  Sounds like a great week!

       I was all excited this morning.  It has been 6 weeks since I got my ears pierced--time to try different earrings!  It wasn't a good idea to try while getting ready for church, with only limited time.  I got one out and it started to bleed a little.  Is this suppose to happen?  Now what about the other ear?  Leave in or take out?  Out came the other one and my ears went bare all day.  This evening I put the original ones back in, though with some difficulty.  Maybe I AM to old to go "styling". 

      I finished off the day by stretching for a half hour while watching "Frozen Planet".  Magnificent!

    

 This has been a busy, but good Sunday in the life of Grandma G.

 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.  Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:10)