I have been taking Crestor for my cholesterol and the doctor would not fill my prescription until I made an appointment so I did. I thought he would just want me to have a blood test, but when I got there he did an EKG on me and he wants me to come back for a nuclear stress test on Tuesday. When I'm through with that, I know he will want to do some other kind of test, because, that is what they do. I think that is all they know to do. Well enough of this. Don't worry about me. I am alright
On a lighter note we have been doing a lot of gardening and it is winding down now. We have filled our freezer with vegetables and we have melons on an almost daily basis. I sure do enjoy them and I hate to see the season end. You can't save the melons so we don't eat them out of season, because they are not as good as the ones we raise. Oh well, it's fun while they last.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
70 th
Well, I had my 70th birthday party on July 19 and it was a lot of fun. My daughter from Oklahoma and her husband and four children were here. My son from Yuba City and his wife and five children were here also. The only ones that were missing were my oldest son and his wife and their three children and I really missed them. There were also many friends there and it was really great.
My daughter and her children stayed three weeks altogether and we loved it. They were in the pool every day. Now when I get in the pool, it is just Sue and I. I love this, but I sure miss it, being full of kids. That is what life is all about. Family. And I wish we could all live close to each
other, but since we don't, I guess I will just have to enjoy when we can visit.
Since you, the kids are younger you will have to do most of the traveling, so don't forget us and come often. We miss you.
My daughter and her children stayed three weeks altogether and we loved it. They were in the pool every day. Now when I get in the pool, it is just Sue and I. I love this, but I sure miss it, being full of kids. That is what life is all about. Family. And I wish we could all live close to each
other, but since we don't, I guess I will just have to enjoy when we can visit.
Since you, the kids are younger you will have to do most of the traveling, so don't forget us and come often. We miss you.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Great Week
I am expecting this to be a great week. It has all the makings of one. Thursday is my 70th birthday and Saturday is ny 45th wedding anniversary.
First I will talk about my birthday. I never thought I would live this long, but now that it is here I don't feel like it has been very long at all. As my older brother once said; If I had known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself. It has been good years and I am still working 40 hours a week, so I guess I am doing very well. Don't get me wrong I would like to live another 70 years.
Now I am going to talk about our anniversery ( Sue & I). This is more important than my birthday, except of course, we would not be celebrating our 45th anniversary if I had no 70th birthday.
I met my wife when she was just 5 years old. I was 13 years old. Many years later I met her again. Oh I knew her all these years, But I really met her when she was 17 years old. I returned home from the navy and there she was, a beautiful young lady and do you believe in love at first sight? I don't have to believe in love at first sight. I know it, because I experienced it. I had to have her for my wife. This is the love of my life and will always be the love of my life. These are not idle words. Our love has not faded, but has grown stronger over the years. I am not rich, but I am going to give her the world for our anniversary. I can,t give her the world in material things But I give her our world as we have lived it for 45 years. It has been wonderful. The joy we share includes Three wonderful children and 12 wonderful grandchildren. I want to say to my wife on our anniversary that my love for her is unfaltering and eternal. Happy Anniversery Sue. I love you with all my heart.
Love forever,
David
First I will talk about my birthday. I never thought I would live this long, but now that it is here I don't feel like it has been very long at all. As my older brother once said; If I had known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself. It has been good years and I am still working 40 hours a week, so I guess I am doing very well. Don't get me wrong I would like to live another 70 years.
Now I am going to talk about our anniversery ( Sue & I). This is more important than my birthday, except of course, we would not be celebrating our 45th anniversary if I had no 70th birthday.
I met my wife when she was just 5 years old. I was 13 years old. Many years later I met her again. Oh I knew her all these years, But I really met her when she was 17 years old. I returned home from the navy and there she was, a beautiful young lady and do you believe in love at first sight? I don't have to believe in love at first sight. I know it, because I experienced it. I had to have her for my wife. This is the love of my life and will always be the love of my life. These are not idle words. Our love has not faded, but has grown stronger over the years. I am not rich, but I am going to give her the world for our anniversary. I can,t give her the world in material things But I give her our world as we have lived it for 45 years. It has been wonderful. The joy we share includes Three wonderful children and 12 wonderful grandchildren. I want to say to my wife on our anniversary that my love for her is unfaltering and eternal. Happy Anniversery Sue. I love you with all my heart.
Love forever,
David
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Old Times
We went to church this morning. It was a good service, but a little long. Sue and I thought of times when we were young and went to church on Sunday mornings and they had a penny march. All the kids marched up to the front of the church and put there pennies in the offering plate. This wasn't much money, but it taught the kids to give and they really enjoyed it.
Also everybody who had a birthday in the past week came up front and counted their offering
into the offering plate. They put in a penny for each year and this was also fun.
They also used to have the children come to the front and sing their songs with an adult leader of course. I remember one in particular. They would sing deep and wide and Doug Colosio would would giggle every time they left out a word and just went through the motions. This was long ago and kids having fun. Why did they stop doing this. I miss it.
Also everybody who had a birthday in the past week came up front and counted their offering
into the offering plate. They put in a penny for each year and this was also fun.
They also used to have the children come to the front and sing their songs with an adult leader of course. I remember one in particular. They would sing deep and wide and Doug Colosio would would giggle every time they left out a word and just went through the motions. This was long ago and kids having fun. Why did they stop doing this. I miss it.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
New day
Well, a new day has come and almost gone. We went to church this morning and then we went out to lunch. Lunch was pretty good I guess. I have no sense of taste. I don't know what happened to it.
We came home from lunch and went swimming. Boy that was good. It was 102 degrees outside.
I'm sure going to miss that pool when we sell our house but I will still will be glad when we sell. I don't know what we will do when we sell. We may move to Arkansas or Oklahoma or we may stay in California. We will be praying about that. We want to do what God wants us to do.
We came home from lunch and went swimming. Boy that was good. It was 102 degrees outside.
I'm sure going to miss that pool when we sell our house but I will still will be glad when we sell. I don't know what we will do when we sell. We may move to Arkansas or Oklahoma or we may stay in California. We will be praying about that. We want to do what God wants us to do.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Our Garden
Well here I am again. Now if I can just think of anything to say.
I am still working full time and have no idea when I will retire. I am still feeling pretty good and I really like my job. I am job coach for an adult day care center. I teach mentally challenged adults to mow lawns, weedeat and pull weeds, so they can make a few dollars. It is a very rewarding job, not financially but spiritually. To watch these guys grow is a whole new experience for me. In a way I learn as much from them as they do from me. I am thinking about retirement pretty soon though. I will soon be seventy years old and I want to spend more time with my wife.
We are getting ready to plant our garden . We weren't going to put in a garden this year, but we decided to because we both like fresh vegetables and they cost a fortune in the store, so we are going to put in a small garden. My wife is a big help to me. she drove the tractor and plowed with a turning plow, while I followed behind her with a tiller so we are about ready to plant. I am looking forward to picking peas, corn, beans, tomatoes and who knows what else.
I am still working full time and have no idea when I will retire. I am still feeling pretty good and I really like my job. I am job coach for an adult day care center. I teach mentally challenged adults to mow lawns, weedeat and pull weeds, so they can make a few dollars. It is a very rewarding job, not financially but spiritually. To watch these guys grow is a whole new experience for me. In a way I learn as much from them as they do from me. I am thinking about retirement pretty soon though. I will soon be seventy years old and I want to spend more time with my wife.
We are getting ready to plant our garden . We weren't going to put in a garden this year, but we decided to because we both like fresh vegetables and they cost a fortune in the store, so we are going to put in a small garden. My wife is a big help to me. she drove the tractor and plowed with a turning plow, while I followed behind her with a tiller so we are about ready to plant. I am looking forward to picking peas, corn, beans, tomatoes and who knows what else.
Monday, April 14, 2008
My Family
I woke up this morning not feeling too good, but I got out of bed and went to work anyway. What is this? I used to get up every morning feeling great . Could it be because I am getting older. No, I will be 70 years young in June. I am not complaining. I am just glad to be here. I do enjoy life and my family and friends.
My son, his wife and 5 kids were here this weekend and I really enjoyed them, But who wouldn't. First there is Evan the oldest of Ken's kids. He is so smart (unbelievably so), and his smile will melt your heart. Next there is Jarod. He has the most beautiful eyes you have ever seen. Then there is Caylum. He has the wildest hair you have ever seen and a permanent smile on his face. He is the dare devil of the family. There is nothing he will not try. Next is Kiara. She is a princess, a very beautiful little girl, a flower in our life and last Leila, the 2 month old who is also a beautiful baby girl. They were all with us this weekend and the only thing that would make me happier would be for my other two kids and their 7 kids to be here also.
Charles, my oldest son and his wife Mashelle and their three sons. Josh the oldest used to ride on my shoulders a lot, But those days are over, He is now 18 years old and a big boy, but he is still my first born grandson who we ( my wife and I love very much). Next there is Nick, the scholar of the family. I remember him as a little boy who reminded me of Popeyes nephew, Sweetpea, but he is growing up too. Last is Joey. Joey is 13 years old and a wonderful grandson. Joey always wanted to help when he visited us.
Sheri, my daughter and her husband Mike and there 4 children. Dylan, their oldest son and the athlete of the family. He is a left handed pitcher and a very good one if I do say so myself. Madi, our first princess. She is growing up so fast and getting more beautiful every day. Then there is Gavin. What can I say about Gavin? Well if you see some Gavin jokes, you would understand he is the comedian of the family and he is always Wright. And then comes Ethan. He is the daredevil of the family. Mr Spiderman himself. He climbs walls, refrigerators, and anything else he sees to climb.
Then there is my wife, who I will not say much about, because I already said a lot about her in Love of my life, but sh is what keeps me young, because she is the Love of my Life. These are all the people that makes me glad to be alive.
My son, his wife and 5 kids were here this weekend and I really enjoyed them, But who wouldn't. First there is Evan the oldest of Ken's kids. He is so smart (unbelievably so), and his smile will melt your heart. Next there is Jarod. He has the most beautiful eyes you have ever seen. Then there is Caylum. He has the wildest hair you have ever seen and a permanent smile on his face. He is the dare devil of the family. There is nothing he will not try. Next is Kiara. She is a princess, a very beautiful little girl, a flower in our life and last Leila, the 2 month old who is also a beautiful baby girl. They were all with us this weekend and the only thing that would make me happier would be for my other two kids and their 7 kids to be here also.
Charles, my oldest son and his wife Mashelle and their three sons. Josh the oldest used to ride on my shoulders a lot, But those days are over, He is now 18 years old and a big boy, but he is still my first born grandson who we ( my wife and I love very much). Next there is Nick, the scholar of the family. I remember him as a little boy who reminded me of Popeyes nephew, Sweetpea, but he is growing up too. Last is Joey. Joey is 13 years old and a wonderful grandson. Joey always wanted to help when he visited us.
Sheri, my daughter and her husband Mike and there 4 children. Dylan, their oldest son and the athlete of the family. He is a left handed pitcher and a very good one if I do say so myself. Madi, our first princess. She is growing up so fast and getting more beautiful every day. Then there is Gavin. What can I say about Gavin? Well if you see some Gavin jokes, you would understand he is the comedian of the family and he is always Wright. And then comes Ethan. He is the daredevil of the family. Mr Spiderman himself. He climbs walls, refrigerators, and anything else he sees to climb.
Then there is my wife, who I will not say much about, because I already said a lot about her in Love of my life, but sh is what keeps me young, because she is the Love of my Life. These are all the people that makes me glad to be alive.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Love of my Life
I married the love of my life June the 28th, 1963. We have been married almost 45 years and she is still the love of my life. We have been through many trials and many blessings of God. We have raised three wonderful children and they have given us 12 wonderful grandchildren. Now having said this, I am going to go back to the beginning and tell you something of our life.
When I first met Sue she was a quiet southern girl. She was very shy. For those of you who know her now, you will not believe this. She has now come into her own and that is good.
When we married I worked at a sawmill and I did not make much money. She scrimped and saved. We did not have much, but we had God in our lives. That is all we needed and she never complained, but I wanted to give her more. We decided to move to California, but that did not work out very good either, so we moved back to Arkansas. I got a job in construction. This was better than the sawmill, but when we finished the job, I did not want to follow the job so I went back to work at the sawmill.
We bought our first house. We paid $800.00 dollars for it. The payments were $38.00 per month and we still had a hard time making them, so we moved back to California. I found a job (again at a sawmill), but i made twice as much as I did in Arkansas. We were on a roll. Now we had money. we were catching up on everything, but then disaster struck. On the way home from work, I was hit by a freight train, but once again God was with us. My brother was in the car with me. He was in a coma fo 10 days, but came out okay. God spared us both.
While I was recuperating, I decided to go to college. I majored in Accounting and went to work for W. M. Beaty & Associates. That is when our life really turned around. Thanks to God. You will notice I give God a lot of credit for this. God is still a big part of our life and he has never failed us. No God is our life. As the song goes: Isn't it great when he's four days late he's still on time.
Now I am cutting this short, because most of my story is in a book my wife wrote, but I am going to post day to day things as they happen to me. Maybe even things about my wife. As you know she often posts about me.
When I first met Sue she was a quiet southern girl. She was very shy. For those of you who know her now, you will not believe this. She has now come into her own and that is good.
When we married I worked at a sawmill and I did not make much money. She scrimped and saved. We did not have much, but we had God in our lives. That is all we needed and she never complained, but I wanted to give her more. We decided to move to California, but that did not work out very good either, so we moved back to Arkansas. I got a job in construction. This was better than the sawmill, but when we finished the job, I did not want to follow the job so I went back to work at the sawmill.
We bought our first house. We paid $800.00 dollars for it. The payments were $38.00 per month and we still had a hard time making them, so we moved back to California. I found a job (again at a sawmill), but i made twice as much as I did in Arkansas. We were on a roll. Now we had money. we were catching up on everything, but then disaster struck. On the way home from work, I was hit by a freight train, but once again God was with us. My brother was in the car with me. He was in a coma fo 10 days, but came out okay. God spared us both.
While I was recuperating, I decided to go to college. I majored in Accounting and went to work for W. M. Beaty & Associates. That is when our life really turned around. Thanks to God. You will notice I give God a lot of credit for this. God is still a big part of our life and he has never failed us. No God is our life. As the song goes: Isn't it great when he's four days late he's still on time.
Now I am cutting this short, because most of my story is in a book my wife wrote, but I am going to post day to day things as they happen to me. Maybe even things about my wife. As you know she often posts about me.
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