It has been a dreadful winter for some of us, but I have good news, at least in my area. Yesterday I saw tworobins!!!!

There are still some patches of snow in my yard and ice on the driveway but there is single blue crocus peaking up through the ground, the snow drops should open up by tomorrow and the daffodils are already about 4 inches high and the yellow buds are visable.

I can hardly wait to put the snow shovels away and get out the rake. My yard has quite a few branches lying about because of the rough weather so I will be busy with cleanup but I love, love, love being outside. All is good. Lil

PS Those of you who live in mild climates may think I am being wierd, but the ones who have cold winters may understand.

I took 2 walks today. It is in the 70's here. A far cry from all the snow we have had.

I hooked up my waterhoses yesterday and turned on the outside spiket. I have 5 peach trees that Bill planted last year that Susan thought I needed to start watering. She planted 5 last year also.

All I seem to do is cry though. I bought a new stereo with head phones for my walks and the tape I played today had 2 songs on it that Bill always sung.
Another Sunday for me.

I too have 3 trees down that I have to get cut up and moved. Travis said he'd do it but he works so much, I can't count on that. I bought redwood paint to paint my patio and back porch and white paint for my back door. I don't know yet what I am going to do with my place but I know I have to keep it up.

I have had birds in my yard also this past week. A sign of Spring.

i had to go back on my Methadone though, I found out I couldn't walk without it. Too much pain.

Hopefully this warm weather will bring less pain to all that is having it now and can enjoy it.

Ada

Hello Ada: We havn't had any 70 degrees days yet and it still gets in the 20's at night, but it won't be long now. Last year the last snow was April 5th.

How I miss being able to go for walks. I used to walk 10 miles at a time. It took me 3 1/2 hours but I enjoyed every minute of it.

When I lived in Florida, I had a neighbor friend who would go for walks with me. Sadly, he died last summer while up on his roof and was not found for a few days. He was only 48 years old. He had an undiagnosed heart problem. He left behind several dogs and cats that he had rescued. I wonder why bad things happen to good people.

Maybe your grandsons can help you with your yardwork. You could teach them about nature and in the meantime build good memories and get your work done. Besides, it is good to have someone aroung when you are feeling down. Just be sure not to overdo it; you want to be able to enjoy the good weather. Regards, Lil

whoo hooo....it was in the high 50s here in southern michigan.....no snow on the ground any longer......and my flowers are beginning to come out of their hiding.....yipeeee

my fish are moving around much more, even came to the surface of the pond to be petted....yep, i know that is weird, but they like to be petted.....and they are looking for some food too.....lafff

i even laid out in the sun...i know it is bad, but i love to tan........and it felt sooooooooo good to have the warmth on my face...........so glad warmer weather is heading here...........it is supposed to reach the 60s this week too.....

Hi Everyone! YES!!! Spring is FINALLY, FINALLY coming to the Mountains!
Like the others who live in "snow country", it has been in the low to mid 60's, the snow is melting (YAY!) and in my yard, I can actually SEE large patches of the lawn and the flower borders.

The most EXCITING thing--the tulips and the daffodils are poking their way up, even through spots of snow. And. I could have SWORN I heard the distinctive chirp of a ROBIN the other day!!!!! In the Mountains, Robins are the TRUE "harbingers of spring"!.

Spring reminds me that no matter how cold and cruel the winters in our life can be, if we can just be TENACIOUS, there will be more beautiful, warm sunny days ahead. HOPE ENDURES, and is REWARDED by many, many beautiful things, however small they may be...like birds chirping and crocuses blooming ..and a robin searching for worms amongst the snowy grass.

Wishing EVERYONE warm, SUNNY days, SOON!!!!!

Brokenwings

We are going to see 70's all week except Wed. That's when I go to the Springs to see the surgeon. It's suppose to be 58. That' hurts. I have noticed that when the weather gets below 60 for me I can't walk. My pain is too bad.

I have been out today chasing hogs. All 4 got out. My neighbor who has MS had them all rounded up for me. When I first got up and saw they were all out I panicked. Luckily I have good neighbors. I got the waterhose and turned it on and they followed the water to the pin. I can't seem to keep them enough water.

3 of them go to the butcher shop next week. So it won't be so bad taking care of them.

The boys do help Lil with a lot. Dustin helps the most. Devin is my lazy one. They have already told me they'd help keep the yard up but first we have to be able to start the lawnmower and weedeaters. Bill always did that for us.

The boys were here 4 nights last week. They don't want to leave here. I will have them again tonight. They have soccer practice out here at the park so I will keep them. They do keep my mind off of things. I don't cry in front of them but yesterday was another bad day for me. I'm having a lot of trouble getting through losing Bill.

I go Wed to see the surgeon about the implant. My PCP thinks they will get me in pretty quick to implant it. I am happy but scared.

Claudia, I'm sorry I missed your call yesterday. I took a walk and I wouldn't have been good company anyway.

Thank Goodness we are all seeing some good weather now. We deserve it after the winter we have had.

Have a good day.

Ada

SE Wisconsin is predicted to see low 60's tomorrow! Then back to the 30's, but it is a glimps of better times ahead. I can't wait. So much more comfortable with less confining clothing.

Going to Southern California in a couple weeks on business and then South Florida in about a month. I will be spoiled by the time I am done, but REALLY ready for spring and summer.

Let's all enjoy the beautiful springtime!