Hello my dear family.

Just a quick heads up to let you know that there may be a missing episode this week. I’m not sure where I’m at in my writing and what’s already in line to publish so I might miss Thursday or it might be Saturday or I might be able to get caught up and not miss anything.

See, here’s the problem. I’ve been a little out of sorts yesterday and today and I am not sure I’ll be back to sorts tomorrow and I’ve got the jail tomorrow night which will eliminate my writing time anyway.

I was going to take the day off today, but decided I would be better off at work around other people instead of home alone.

Man, I’m not saying this right…today is…would have been…still is, I guess, my 30th wedding anniversary.

Mary and I had a lot of plans for this one. Things we didn’t get to do on our 25th. Because on our 25th we had a lightning strike that took out our fridge and stove. I think I told you that story and how every year near our anniversary something went wrong.

Well, for number 30 we were going to Ireland. Her family’s home country. Obviously we didn’t make it.

It has been a long, hard day.

I’ve lost track of the times I’ve cried.

BUT!

I’ve also lost track of the times I’ve laughed and smiled. Facebook, of course, gave me some memories. That was bittersweet. But, MOST importantly, I know where she is right now and it beats the daylights out of Ireland hands down!!! She’s not in pain, she’s with friends and family, and most importantly, she’s spending time with our dear Lord and Savior.

I’m a patient man. I know that compared to eternity, this is just a blip in time. I will be there soon enough. When God is done with me here, He’ll let me know.

But I do miss her so.

Just wanted to let you know, my dear, dear family, that if I drop an issue or even two this week. That’s why. My heads not in the game right now.

So until then, may our loving God Bless you and keep you and shine His face upon you.

Cheers!

ID