Yesterday we spontaneously took a trip to the big city of Lavaca, AR to eat at a little drive-in owned by a friend (R & A Drive In - it was great), locals will remember the famous L & J Drive In (Greenwood)...this little spot has that same feel and same good food...I mean who can't love a burger basket that comes with a salad?
After taking some time to eat and discuss the problem of life both on a world wide scope and a personal level...I mentioned I hadn't spent any time in Lavaca in all the years I had been in Arkansas. Roger said "well, we will drive it sign to sign and that way you can say you've truly been here."
Somehow the sign to sign turned into over an hour of driving some little traveled highways with some gorgeous scenic views, a few pockets of road where the trees grew together shutting out the sun and making cool, quiet, peaceful areas of blissful shade from the glaring sun.
It was late in this journey when my husband said "I don't know why I don't have my Google maps turned on" and did so. We had wandered far off track and instead of just seeing Lavaca sign to sign we also saw Charleston sign to sign. I was grateful to see civilization because I needed modern facilities by that point. It was a trip of good conversation, lots of laughter and me crossing my legs to prevent embarrassment. I came home and my blood pressure was waaaay down. I need to be lost with my husband more often....he is good for my spirit and good for my mind. Thank you sweetheart for losing yourself with me years ago....I am lost without you now.
**Cancer update** Today was the FIRST day in this last round of chemo that I have felt anything close to normal. I have been able to navigate my house today without the walker. Mind you I'm not quick nor am I steady but I have been mobile. My feet are still not present and accounted for and my hands are trash, but I can take little a little progress over none at all. Little things like loading the dishwasher, doing a load of laundry or carrying out my trash feel like Blue Ribbon winners to me right now. I had a good visit with my friend Rachel and that was good for my social life (which is pretty limited to doctors and nurses right now.) And tonight, my son and his Angie will be back for the weekend. We plan low key with lots of food.
I wish I'd met you sooner, so I could have loved you longer but I will love you until there is no more me here without you. I hope you always knew you were always my favorite moments.
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