Resigned to being overwhelmed

And that's not a bad thing!

Rather be overwhelmed than bored or discontent.

And yes, the items that overwhelm me are probably chump change to those who have 'real' problems...yet to me, they are important and they are real.

Looking into my crystal ball for March, I turn over and attempt to go back to bed because maybe it won't really all attack me if I am sleeping!

The person I call one of my 'best friends' is due in town next week for surgery....will be interesting. Have not seen him since September. I've changed. He hasn't. When he said 'jump' I stayed grounded this time. I will assist him if I can but overall, I can not re-arrange my life anymore for him. I've done that for the last 14 years and I am D-O-N-E!

I truly believe (and what do I know) that God has a bigger reason for him being home other than surgery and visiting me. His Mom is about to turn 87 years old. I think they should spend as much quality time together as they possibly can, no matter how much both of them annoy the other.

This will get interesting folks.

Another dear friend is also ill and it's killing me. I was going to be in his neck of the woods the other day and was dying to pop in and surprise him, but he had a doctor's appointment. We are always two ships passing in the night. I will put a stop to that as well in 2011.

If there is any consolation from this week, I had to make a trip to my car dealership. Most people cringe when they visit the dealership or auto body shop because there are always unexpected costs. I kinda thought that way too but I believe NEXT visit I'll have some extra expenditures.

When I go, I take treats to the autobody folks and then pop over to the nice guy who sold me & Mom our car. Seeing their reaction and their eyes get so big when I hand over a big bag of candy or baked goods brings a smile to MY face.

Well, this time my friend Kenny was off, but those guys still made me smile from cheek to cheek. I walked in and they immediately started asking me what kind of treats I had...and that Kenny was off but they would 'try' to save him a few morsels!

They absolutely made my week!

Rounded off the week having dinner with my family. Well, everyone but my nephew, who was there in spirit while he worked. We celebrated Uncle Bill's birthday in Little Italy. The 1st birthday without UB. I'm sure he was having one heck of a time with his cousin Pope John XXIII, Mom and the rest of his posse up in Heaven! I felt good. I've been on a special nutrition kick and have been doing very well. People can tell I've lost weight and THAT makes me feel good too!

I have a feeling come next week when my buddy enters stage left, my hard work and focus on me will be flushed down eau de toilet!

I'm savoring this bittersweet week as best I can for who knows what tomorrow will bring!