Unexpected

I have been away for a little while...
I have locked up, shut down and now have managed to trudge ahead.


The latest thing to overcome was having to place my Grandmother in a nursing home about a month ago.  "Muzz" has been my roommate for over 20 years, she is now 97 (she will be 98 next month).  It was not always a picnic, but she was my buddy!  And though I "bitched" in my head, that I wanted my own space and some privacy... I loved her and she loved me.  
Well, I have to work and it was getting to where things were going a bit mad at home, whilst I was away.  Suffice it to say, she could not manage small items that may have gone awry in big ways, like burning down the house.
She is in a good place and I have been visiting often.   So, while not ideal, I think it is good for her.  She is active and attended to... 
I, however am scared!  I wonder who would have thought that the absence of a 5 foot, 100 pound, 97 year old woman would make you feel like you need an alarm system?  It is funny what you get use to and what makes you insanely insecure!


Anyway, not all has been bad!


I have a new daughter in law, Sarah...who married my awesome baby boy, Kenny!  That was so much fun and so special.  They are going to have a wonderful relationship.  So, now all of my amazing sons have lovely partners, who are strong and smart and who will keep the families intact.  They have deep core values and make the most blessed daughters!  I am a lucky woman!


I NOW have two new grandchildren, that are about a month apart. Interesting turn for our family is on my side they are the first GIRLS since me.  I was the only girl and I have two brothers, I have 3 sons.  We are blessed to have Caroline Elizabeth and Emmy Grace!   What fun...Gram gets to buy girl stuff!  There is a special place in my heart for those little boys, too.  Andrew, Harrison...Gram misses you!


So, as I come out from under the boulder of life my and have a bit of space to concentrate on me and what I see around me and what I love or despise, these posts and pictures are a must...


Thanks, to all of my friends out there life has been quite a ride!  Hugs to all of you who may have noticed my missing posts.   I send good thoughts and the hope that life has been good to you in these crazy times!
I will see you soon with more posts and photos (as soon as I find my camera, that is)!


Have a wonderful weekend!


Sincerely,  Jules