Between my toes

I have been really fortunate lately. I am not sure what I did to deserve so much. Not only did something happen earlier this month that just left me flabergasted and feeling so relieved, (I love you Mom and Dad) but my friend Christine and her husband Bob had just put fresh sod in their backyard. Not that...that...is it.

They had about 2 pallets left over and said that since they appreciated me, they wanted me to have it. Now, my yard has pretty much been an issue since I moved in here. It was barren, pine needle ridden and I couldn't grow much of anything. I tried. I planted grass twice, flowers of all kinds but still no results. I sort of gave up this last year. I just figured my house would forever be residing on a patch of dirt, a graveyard of pansies and petunias. Christine called me up Saturday morning and told me what they wanted to do. I argued at first. 'Cause I just seem to do that when I am offered something without being able to do anything in return. Then I kicked myself in the butt and thought "HELLO! You need this. You want this. Accept it graciously and with many thanks. And then shut up." So I did. I spent Saturday afternoon and evening cleaning the heck out of my yard and preparing the way. Today, we loaded up the patches of grass, fertilized and laid the pieces down. I am still giddy. *giggle* I am still, so thankful. Rachel and I took a trip to the grocery this evening. When we got in the car, the Christian radio station here was on. I am not sure how it got there. It is on my pre-selects but the last time we went anywhere, I had a cd playing. And, the cd is still in the player. Hummm....

And now...for a Gilmore Girls moment...

Her: Goodnight Mama. I love you.

Me: (tucking in Rachel) Goodnight baby I love you too. Sweet dreams. And if
you need me, I will be standing outside, staring at our new grass.

Her: You know that's going on your tombstone, don't you?