I managed to get up and see Susan off to what was supposed to be her last day of work.  Unfortunately she is going in tomorrow for five hours to cover for another co-worker who was called for her surgery yesterday.  When these things happen in life, that is the type of people we are.  No hesitation, no questions, you just do what needs to be done.  That's how we were raised by our parents, that's what we have tried to show our children, and it looks like it is what our children are teaching our grandchildren as well.
  Who said common decency is dead in this world, just look around.  I see it in the friends and family, we choose to be around.  I believe if we all look hard enough, there still is a lot of good in this world, without someone thinking what is at the other end.  What's in it for me?  So remember, just pass it on down the line, no pay back...
  I still could not convince Susan that I could handle some painting upstairs!  Not even the inside of the back entrance closet!  I told her I thought I had painted the inside of the front entrance closet, her response was "really"!!!!  I guess I have the dubious task of cleaning out the back closet and having it ready for her to paint.  Lucky me!  I am really sure I could handle this task, but if I make one mistake.... life is so precious, and my mom'a didn't raise no fools.  At least I remember this much from the past!
  Susan must have made it safely to work this morning, as I did not get a phone call.  She is an experienced driver, having logged countless miles as professional driver.  This was when we drove semi- truck throughout Canada and the USA.  It looked like we were experiencing some rain, when she backed the car out on her way to work this morning, and with the temp hovering at the freezing mark.  Well it could be a concern, and we did talk about road conditions before she left for work.
  So today I will resign myself to getting the closet ready for painting.  This will consist of the removal of the shelf, some hangers, and the by-fold door.  Now if I am really clever about this procedure, I can lay everything out in such a way.  That everything that comes out of the closet, including the door, shelve, and all the hardware will take up all useable table and counter space!  Humm, now how do you suppose I am supposed to make supper?  It must be time to order in a "PIZZA"!!!
  Perhaps, miracles happen everyday. we just have to be receptive to see what they are!  Remember the saying when pigs can fly!  Then why did God tell men to build the planes?  It's just a perspective of how we look at things.  Just like we used to try to tell our children, which Susan always tried to reinforce.  Is it a want, or a need?  So too, Susan and I now look at life, in our down sizing process at Building the Simple life.........................