Let The Day Get Started

The Riker Family
(Back row from Left to Right) Grace, Marguerite, Kathleen
(Front row from Left to Right) Scott, Susie, Ray

I am watching a Martha Stewart Show that I TiVo'd on December 15, 2009.  I had it on just before I went to the hospital to visit Ray.  I decided to record it.  I've kept it becuase it makes me feel good to watch, knowing that Ray was still alive when it originally aired.  It makes me happy and sad at the same time.

I had a wonderful couple stay here this weekend.  (Well, actually all my guests were wonderful!)  This particular guest experienced the loss of his wife several years ago.  We shared our experiences of grief.  There are quite similar.  I think there is a special bond among people who have lost their spouses/partners.  There is this experience that no one else can understand.  It makes me feel good to talk to others who have gone through this grief process...it makes me feel like my grief was valid.

I've started riding my bike.  Actually, it was Ray's bike.  I bought it for him for one of his birthday's.  I am trying to get some extra exercise.  I've lost seven pounds so far, mostly due to being busier around the house - cleaning rooms, laundry, yard work, etc.

Drew is in Port Huron visiting his family.  I am going with my friend Philip to the Windmill Restaurant today in Holland for lunch.  Tomorrow I am going to Friedl's house for breakfast.  We are going to watch as the SS Keewatin is towed out of it's berth and out to Lake Michigan.  It is on it's way back to Canada after 45 years of being docked here in Douglas.  I'll take some pictures and post them on my blog and on Facebook.  Let the day get started. - Jimmy