Life here in Iowa is pretty exciting. Not so much. We have been out here for almost 2 years now. It has been quite an adjustment but I think I am starting to settle in. It has been very difficult being away from my family. I miss my children, my grandchildren, and my parents so much.
Since moving here, I have become somewhat of a recluse. I am no longer able to work outside of the home due to injuries sustained at my prior employment. I have not made an effort to make any friends. I do not go anywhere or do anything. I just stay at home and watch t.v. or play on the internet and wonder why I am getting fat again. Hmmmm.... I wonder? The past year-and-a-half I have started having seizures for no apparent reason so now I am unable to drive. I couldn't even go anywhere if I wanted to. Does this sound like I am possibly having a pity party for one because I think so.
On the bright side of things, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to get to know Curtis' parents better during the last year. Maxine wasn't doing well so they moved out here from Arizona for us to help in the care of her. I am so incredibly thankful for this experience. I was able to come to know both Maxine and Delbert in a way that I would not have had the opportunity otherwise. What great people they are. Sadly Maxine lost her courageous battle in November 2009. I will be forever grateful for the chance to come to know her better and feel that my life is better because of it.
I am going to ATTEMPT to write on a fairly regular basis. Not a promise but an attempt. See ya for now...
