Wednesday February 8 2017  HOME AGAIN

There was about four inches of snow covering my entire car this morning when I went outside to load up for the final leg home.  I wasn’t quite expecting so much precipitation.  I used my snow removal mitt and sludged my way around the car and wiped away the snow so I could load up the car.  It was extremely cold!  Halfway through the loading I had to go inside to allow myself to warm up.  I feared frostbite.  That is not a fun experience and it can happen quickly in such cold weather.

After a look at the storm pattern my Airbnb host helped me re-route my phone’s GPS.  My passenger Marilyn and I were on the road by 11:00 a.m. We waited until after rush hour traffic as well as to allow enough time for the roads to be cleared.  We still encountered trucks plowing along the way but the roads were very passable.  With our new directions we were quickly out of the snow pattern.  We took the back roads and reconnected with our route once we were far enough north to miss the snow pattern.  The scenery was beautiful and there were few vehicles on the back road highways.

Marilyn and I were excellent traveling companions.  I talked and she listened.  How is that for someone who loves detail.  She is a good listener and is teaching me to be one as well.  Marilyn was so appreciative to be able to travel and visit her sister who celebrated her 90th birthday while Marilyn was there.  It was a pleasure to have my friend with me as well as to be able to help make it possible for her and her sister to be together once again for a few days.

Marilyn was so delighted when she arrived home today to discover that her daughter had come to her place and left a welcome home card, a gift, and had also cleaned her home.  I was certainly impressed!  I thought how awesome it would be to walk into a bright and shiny abode after being gone for over two weeks.  I dropped Marilyn off a bit after 4:30 p.m. and I arrived home at 5:00 p.m. 

I was more than pleasantly surprised when I too walked into a bright and shining dwelling.  Wow!  The first step into the house I immediately took in all which Dave had accomplished in preparing for my return.  The kitchen was uncluttered and sparkling, the floors had been mopped, the carpet vacuumed, the toilets were scrubbed, and I was informed there were fresh sheets on the bed!  IT LOOKED GREAT!  That is, until we hauled everything in from the car. 

Dave’s wonderful surprise gave me incentive to put EVERYTHING away tonight before I retired.  I methodically went through every single bag, box, and suitcase and put each item in its place.  The only thing I have not finished is the laundry and that will wait for another day.  Dave usually does all the laundry but I told him I would take care of everything I brought back with me due to the fact that I shopped at one of my favorite stores and I always wash everything I purchase before wearing it.  Some must be hand laundered and I would rather do that myself.  I must admit it feels great to know that all is in order and I can start my tomorrow without chaos.  And best of all, the house looks great once again.  What a husband!!!  My sister calls him “St. David”. 

JUST SO YOU KNOW

Kathleen Martens

February 8, 2017

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Oh how blessed I am

That God’s gift to me

Is my wonderful husband,

Almost perfect, to a TEE.

Over forty four years

I’ve know this man,

And still beside me

He solidly stands.

He is my helpmate,

With whom each day I start,

And oh what a blessing

That he’s the love of my heart.

He makes me laugh

When we are together.

He is my rock

Through stormy weather.

And I come home

To arms open wide…

AND A CLEAN HOUSE

In which to abide!

Perhaps I too

Shall call him “Saint”

But just so you know

Perfect he AIN’T.

Thank You God for the man you designed just for me.

Thank You Lord for Your protection over Marilyn and me these past two weeks.

Thank You Father for all the things I have learned these past two weeks.

GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU!