You read that right, it was close or in the 70's and sunny today in Iowa. The snow is almost all gone on my property (thank the good Lord). I have entered the muddy season in the backyard but hopefully if it stays sunny for another couple of days that will dry up. I keep telling Butler to not walk in the mud but he just doesn't get it, so I have to wipe off his muddy paws when he comes in.
And........I believe I've only had to clean up once, maybe twice after him this week when I've left during the day!!!!! Maybe he enjoys our little talks before I leave when I tell him he's been doing so good, I don't want him to pee on the floor while I'm gone, that I won't be gone long, that I love him and give him a kiss - who knows.
I was out the door very early this morning for my neurologist appointment - follow up, see how I was doing before my health insurance ran out the end of the month. The doctor thought I was doing really well - and wants to see me in a year.
My neurologist's office is in Mercy Hospital so I was able to visit my friend Lynn - who invited me to Living Waters Fellowship - to see how she was doing. Lynn had a stroke Tuesday afternoon and was in ICU as of last night. Some time during the night Lynn was moved to the 6th floor and while I was there physical therapy had her up and walking. She was going to see speech and another therapist today and in a couple of days they hoped to get her in rehab on 4th floor. Ken's (Lynn's husband) update at 6:30 said that Lynn is doing so well she is already on 4th floor! It's all God. Say a prayer for Lynn's continued miraculous and speedy recovery, Ken and Lynn's daughter Ashley.
I almost - yes almost - have my federal taxes done!!!!!!! That's worth a round of the dance of joy all on its own. I have one question I've asked someone about and once that's answered my federal will be done, then I can get the state done, then I can send them off online. I know my friend Lori has probably fainted reading this because she knows I always wait until 4/14 or 4/15 for federal and 4/29 or 4/30 for state.
This afternoon I met a friend at Raccoon River Park for a short walk and showed him Mike's bench. Man it was nice out there. And evidently I didn't realize Monday when Butler and I were at Mike's bench - but Parks and Rec planted some type of tree by it - that is awesome.
Between 2:30-3:00 while Ken is staying with Lynn at the hospital and Ashley is going directly to the hospital from school, I am going to their house to let their two dogs out and spend a little time with them. Well I had a little surprise today when I walked in - they have two dogs and I only saw one - not good. I looked all through their house, garage and backyard for Mollie (Sheltie) - no Mollie. I got Ken's cell number from my pastor and found out Mollie was at a neighbor's house - whew. I spent a little time with Shelbie (Yorkie) and then headed home to Butler.
Evidently a local golf course was open today. I know where Mike would have wanted to be - but I'm guessing he wouldn't have played because the greens would have been too wet. When Dillon and I were walking at Raccoon River Park he said something about the ground being too hard and breaking clubs when hitting the balls - I didn't think of that. I just thought of fairways and greens being all torn up.....
Tomorrow I think I'll be signing papers for my individual health insurance plan and talking some more to my banker about refinancing the house - and not sure what else.
For supper tonight........1/2 price bag of Valentine M&M's but don't tell my Dad......he always wonders what I have for supper :)
