I just caught up reading the blogs I follow. I kind of feel like Ashley. I hope that since this weekend will be pretty (keeping my fingers and toes crossed!) that it will brighten peoples moods. It was a hard week at work. I don't believe most of the people I know and love have any understanding of the culture of poverty that my patients live in. I have spent many hours thinking about this. I wish I could do more for them. I try very hard to just be there for them and listen to them and offer what I can to help them through tough situations. The economic downturn hurts the poor even more. So many are facing eviction because they can't find jobs. I don't mean to be a downer but there are times when I have so many patients come in who lives are in turmoil and they aren't coping well, it breaks my heart. To all of us who are lucky to live in a nice home, drive a nice car, have heat, air, water, I challenge you to think about what you would do without access to all these things. Also, if you have some spare time, be a volunteer somewhere! I love the idea of pay it forward! It is very rewarding to give some of yourself to others. I think we all have special skills and each and every human being is special in their way and we can all have a better purpose in our lives. OK, I'll stop now, I don't mean to get preachy.
Carl finally got our broken Bradford pear trees cut down and the stumps out. Now the yard looks bare. :( We only have 3 of the original 6 trees we planted left and they are all together in the middle of the yard. Haven't decided if we are going to replant any. If Carl wins, the answer will be NO. Will just have to wait and see.
My friends, Becky and Wendell and I are planning on going to Athens this afternoon for the cruise in. Thought I'd take my Nikon and see if I can get some nice shots. I'm trying to come down with a cold and my head feels like it is in a bucket, yuck! But I want to take advantage of the pretty sunny day!
It was fun to have Meagan and Emily come to see me last Sunday. They have so much energy and are beautiful young ladies. I enjoy their company. I got an email about the Eagles in Vegas. Everyone keep your ears open. If they come anywhere near here, I want us all to go! I secretly (or maybe not so secretly) lust after Don Henley! I'm sure Don would be pleased to know this! Anyway, it's been a few years since I've seen them and I'm ready for another rocking night with my favorite group of all time! My ring tone is Hotel California!
Hope you all have a good weekend!
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