Hi,

I was wondering where you have been?! Have missed hearing from you!  You are always so upbeat and cheerful.  I bet that drive down there won't seem that long at all?  It's always the drive back that bothers me.  Seems to take twice as long to get back as it does to get there!

How is hubby enjoying his new job?  God is always faithful in His promises.  Sorry to hear your hubby won't be able to make the trip to Florida with you.  I am sorry you will have to make that drive by yourself--well sorta by yourself.  I kinda picture you for the person who sings along with the radio along the way?

So sorry to hear about the situation with your grandparents.  That is so heartbreaking.  I used to work in a retirement/nursing home.  We actually had 4 couples there who shared the same room.  They were so cute and so sweet and I loved them all dearly.  Some residents still kept their cars and would go out on their own from time to time.  We have also seen the growth of several assisted living facilities and communities for the ones who werent ready for nursing home but needed that extra care.  You have probably checked all these things out, but could you not get a caregiver through medicare/medicaid or private insurance so she could stay at home. I have an uncle who has parkinson's so I know the demand for care they need.

Enjoy your time off!!

Peggye

Yvonne,

     Hey that looks like fun, double decker surfing, why not?  Last summer when I went to Florida I did the Hokie Pokie on roller skates, I turned myself about one to many times and broke my arm in 3 places.  LOL  It was worth it though, we had a lot of fun!  Oh and the broken arm actually ended up being a blessing, so now it's open season on extreme sports!  LOL  Don't worry I won't use a coke can, I'm too prissy for that, but yes I don't like to stop that's for sure.  I'll play it by ear like I always do. LOL  Oh hubby says I don't believe in pumping my own gas, he usually does it for me, but I guess I'll be pumping my own gas all the way to Florida, he'll be glad I'm practicing and hoping I'm a real gas pumping pro when I get home so he won't have to do it anymore. LOL 

I am glad you are getting away and going to have some fun.But don't put your feet up while you are driving.I know you,you will want to drive straight through but take your time and get out and stretch and do your business.No you can use a coke can instead.I know you were thinking that....Anyway I remember the pics from last time so I know you will have a great time.

Everybody knows what I am doing this summer.I have to learn to keep somethings a surprise for all of you.

Yvonne  But don't try this Michele. 

Hey Bobbie and Lisa,

     I'm very excited, it is always good to see my family, I miss my hubby when he can't come with me, but it will still be fun.  As far as the sharks go, last year and the tear before on the beach we were on there was a shoal, a shallow area, so when we there after dark there was a little pond out in front of the surf, it was only about 12 inches deep at the deepest part, the girls just played in that.  The waves weren't even making it into that area, so they had a blast, we could see them with the little glowing bracelets, and they had a blast runiing and playing tag.  I'd be too afraid to have them play in the surf after dark, worse than sharks would be a wave knocking them over and them drowning because we would be unable to find them in the dark.  Typically at night they are too chilly to want to get more than their toes wet anyway.  Oh and for me it is soooooo pretty to watch the sunset splash colors across the sky.  With my Lupus I have to avoid the sun, so at night I can walk the beach.  It's nice for me.

Michele

That sounds like a blast!  I hope you and your family have a great time.  I'm happy to hear things are going well for you.  It's been a long time over due.  Just a tip, when going into the water after dark, be VERY careful, that's when sharks and other larger fish come in close to the shore to feed. 

I also wish everyone a safe and fun summer!  <3

~Lisa

I am so happy for you.  Just make sure you have a dvd player, books, music and hand held games for the girls in the car.  You are blessed and your family in Fla. and the one on this board are blessed to have you.  great news. enjoy!!  Love, Bobbie