~School Walk

Me, ready for school, 1962

I live about a half block away from the

high school. Every day I watch as the kids

make the daily trek to and from school. I

think back to the days that I did the same

thing. I had about 4 or 5 blocks to walk. I

honestly enjoyed the walk and looked to

see who else was walking that I could

walk with, talk with and make the trek

go faster. There was always someone.

I think about those days and I have to

honestly say I sure wish I was back in

those days. I enjoyed school, I liked to

know stuff I didn't know, I was a very

willing learner. I still am. I like the

challenge even now. And I have to

admit my life has been full of a lot

of challenges.

I never expected the biggest challenge

of my life to be when I was 55 years old.

Of course I'm talking about the loss of

my legs. THAT was most definitely a

challenge. I like to think though that I

handled it well.. So many don't.

I think always ever since I was young,

liking a good challenge helped me all

through my life, 3 marriages, loss of

my children, and now this. Even getting

a computer, I enjoyed learning how to

conquer it. :-) But I honestly think a life

is all challenges and what we are willing

to learn will help us, maybe not right then,

but during some part of our life. I like to

think Ive done good.

At least I can say with all honesty that I

have tried. I remember the first time I saw

my leg gone. The first thought in my head

was of the challenge and just what was I

going to do. I didn't worry about others or

how I would attract a man, I worried about

how I was going to live and continue to

make it in the world. If I didn't have the

"TRY" in me I don't think I would have

made it at all..I'm so grateful I have the

TRY :-)

Well its Saturday again and I'm gonna treat

my self for making it through another week.

Its a rainy gloomy day, but Graybelle is in

her house, me and the boys are dry and

eating well.. All is good. SO... I'm gonna

make my very best favorite treat.. Yup,

my fries n'gravy. My friends Audrey and

Don in England enjoy that too! :-) We know

good food..:-)

I'm still a trying GORGEOUS WEEBLE,

and I hope you have a good weekend,

Keep well and God Bless! :-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...