No ifs, ands, or buts.

Then there were two.

Sweetie and her two younger brothers. Don't know why I picked this picture, I just did. I've told you how much I miss her, and that is normal, a broken first, then a tender heart that is left. 

Today, I'm again, going to attempt to mow the lawns. I've moved in that direction yesterday. Big step, went and got some gas for the mower, forced myself to stay outside and finish pulling weeds. Now the lawn is ready for the mower, and I'm ready to do the mowing. 

If all goes well, I've got a stuff planned for this day. When I'm done here, outside, and mow the lawn! No ifs, ands, or buts, it has to be done this morning. 

After that, it is heading to the church to the Bible study. It doesn't take much to get that done, and to finish the morning, it is pizza day with the grandsons. 

If I get all of these accomplished, it will be a Gold Star day for me. Life, it seems, is seeping in whether I want it to or not. Life isn't a snapshot, or a still life painting, it keeps moving forward. 

Wednesday

I did plan on pulling weeds this morning, but found myself easily distracted from that idea. The only real thing on the agenda today is having a movie date with a old buddy of mine. Many years past, when Sweetie and me were separated, because of my drinking, he stepped in and we would go to movies on Saturday mornings. 

Now that covid is in it less and the movies are opening back up, we are reviving this tradition. But, because we are retired, it is discount Wednesdays for him. I'm good, company is good, and I need to keep in-touch with him. Friends are my life source. 

Over the years, movies with male friends have been a part of my social life. Before the pandemic, my blind friend, Sweetie and me would go to the movies almost once a week. 

It was when the pandemic hit, theaters closed down, and our whole life changed. Yesterday, meeting with my old friend was a good reminder of what it was like before Covid. 

Got home, pulled weeds, and got gas for the mower. It seemed that I spent all my energy pulling weeds. I had to sit a couple of times, but made it through. I had to fight the urge to go back inside and rest. I knew if I did that, the weeds would be there in the morning. 

For me, it is a time to push forward, a time to step up and quite putting life off. Driver is ready to help, and so, I'll tap into His strength so I can do that which needs to be done. This way, there will be a better day on the Road to New Life, and it will be easier to Keep My Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv Ya, and God Bless. Arthur