I Have A Goal

I was thinking last night about my "bucket list" of things I would like to do, and I realized something.  I would like to meet some of you guys one day.  Since I came to OD last fall, you guys have very consistently supported, prayed for and encouraged me through some very difficult months.  Many days the words of encouragement helped me get up and out of bed to face another day.  I know it may sound strange to some, but I have come to think of many of you as my friends, even though I’ve never seen even a photo of some of you.  I would dearly love to be able to travel in the next few years after the boys finish school, so if you would like to actually meet face to face, or at least not object to a crass Texan gracing your doorstep, let me know.  It won’t be soon, but one day in the next year or two I hope to be ready.  Just a hint or two…I would love to see several people in the UK and Canada and thank them in person. Again I hint hint hint.
In other news, I met a young lady (way too young I think, but it’s going well so far) and thus one of the reasons I haven’t been on much recently.  She’s only 33, and I will be 53 in November, so that’s a little strange.  Austin would have been 32 this next August, so i am literally old enough to be her father, but she doesn’t seem to mind.  And of course dating a woman 19 years my junior doesn’t hurt my ego any either, lol.  Just sayin.  .  
Brad and Brian are doing well.  If he stays on course Brad graduates high school this month.  You  have no idea how much I’ve prayed for that day in recent years.  Well, actually, you probably do, since you guys have been my main outlet.  I am EXTREMELY excited at the possibility of watching him walk across that stage at the end of May.
Brian got in some trouble at school for tardies to class.  When he came home he had hall passes excusing him for each tardy to assist with culinary projects, but he didn’t show them to the appropriate teachers or the principal, so he has in school suspension for three days.  AAAARGH! What do kids use for brains? Oatmeal I guess.  I have the slips and will be going by the school today to show them to the principal and get it dismissed.  
Anyway, it’s been a very nice lull in the emotional storm of late, and I intend to enjoy it, but  I didn’t want to forget the people who helped keep me going.  So; thank you each and every one who supported and encouraged me. Please don’t leave me, I may need it again, lol.
I hope you all have a good day.  I need to get off the computer and work on laundry and housecleaning.  Okay, now I’m depressed and need support again….see how needy I can be?
You folks have a wonderful day, and I will "see" you here soon.  Much love.