Just What I Needed

 The past several days have been spent at my daughter's house.  We had plans to visit the bog again but the weather did not participate well so, instead, the days were spent inside.  As usual, we discussed just about everything under the sun "and put it back to suit ourselves" (to quote my late Uncle Alfred!)  We talked of the world's problems, pondered paint colors for her living room walls, bantered over our ideas on clothing and our preference over the color black, delved into the next Clue Hunt on the Bayou and discussed in depth the idea of opening a business.  It was great!

  All of this chatter led me to realize that new ideas are like new beginnings.  There is always the opportunity to start new projects at any age.  Being with Elizabeth has renewed my interest in a lot of things that have been thrown the wayside.  At the same time, being with her has made me realize that I need to stop being hindered by what other folks think I need to be or to do.  Other folks' approval, their advice, their ideas can just go in one ear and out the other.  She has given me the boost that I have been long needing.  I am eager to begin.  Spending the weekend with Elizabeth is just what I needed.

  Once I returned to the Little Bayou House, I started thinking how the renewed spirit in me is a lot like the sunrises on the Bayou that I so dearly love.  Each morning is a new chance to change what I do not like.  Each new day brings hope.