Muscatine

  Kenn-  I DO  understand the dirt road analogy.  I have this picture in my house that I love.  It has a man & a woman, hand in hand walking through a forest.  There are streams of sunshine- there are shady areas.  On the path that they walk, there are puddles where the rain fell & there are dry places, as well.  Obviously, the dry land is where the sun shines & the puddles are in the shady areas. 

  At the end of the path, there is only sunshine & green grass.  It's life-  My husband & I celebrated our 30th anniversary this year.  We have had challenges- (sigh!)- have we ever-!   When things are going great...sometimes I get scared - waiting for the other shoe to drop.  When life is difficult, there are times I look to the sky & ask God WHY?    but I have my picture.

 I look at it & tell myself this.  "Ok tlou, things are going great.  The sun is shining & the ground is solid!  It won't last forever so appreciate it & be thankful."  "Ok tlou, life really suck right now, you are walking through puddles & it's dark.  It won't  last forever, so LEARN FROM IT & be thankful for the lesson.  I have grandchildren.  I gotta get tough & wise.  I guess that's how it needs to be. 

  So that this doesn't get too soupy... (& this is for WROE!)...  THAT &*^%%  PICTURE KEEPS ME FROM KICKING MY HUSBAND TO THE CURB EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE! 

  You had a great analogy, Kenn.  When life throws  you lemons, make lemonade.  You are an inspiration to us all.  So are all of the other posters. 

Wow. These are some great posts by Tlou, kenn and Wroe. It shows this board is still alive and well. lionjack, DF and others, jump in here anywhere. I know you all ain't out doing fun things all day and night.

Hey LJ, I get down on the riverfront every so often, usually morning.

I apologize for my absence as well.   I check in almost daily, but family matters have prevented me from getting very serious about posting lately.  Hope all except Ned are enjoying the gorgeous spring weather, and wish Ned a freak snowstorm to calm his furrowed brow. 

Thanks nigel. I'm already tired of the heat and bugs. I look at this photo a lot. ( Wipes tear from eye).