Is that good or bad?
The good is that I can watch my Blue Angels practice over my house. I can attend all the professional ballgames I want. Even though my family isn't nearby I have many wonderful friends from church and the ballgames. The weather is mostly nearly perfect, though not this week.
The bad is that so many of the people who had a huge influence in my coming to this area. The people who made me feel welcome and loved. Now so many of them have died.
Today I found out that another dear, sweet woman has gone on home. Jean Bell was a hoot and a huge part of our congregation at Westminster. But dementia, maybe Alzheimer's?, took it's toll and her wonderful daughter had to find her a safe, comfortable place to stay. She was unable to come to church and Sunday school anymore, but probably would not have known us anyway. When someone's quality of life becomes so sad.. going home is a blessing. I think of her in Heaven, knowing our Lord again, maybe seeing my beloved Oscar again.... makes my heart sing.
I am so thankful to Oscar for bringing me here where I am so happy...