Kris and my China Dolls left for Tampa International at 7:45 this morning, and I just received a call that they had arrived in Indianapolis at 2:55 pm ------
Katie asked before she left this morning what I was going to do today after she was gone. I said I would probably cry a lot. And, sure enough, there were tears; but through them I managed to get the house back in order and the Christmas tree taken down put in the attic. Tomorrow, I will run the vacuum and mop the kitchen floor. With that done, most of the evidence of their visit will be gone...and loneliness will set in.
Most of their visit has been recorded in previous posts. But I have to say that this year’s visit was the best of all. I was afraid it wouldn’t be, due to having to have cataract surgery the day after their arrival. But all went well. I was able to take them to the swimming pool every day and go golfing with both girls on Christmas Eve.
The ‘highlight’ for me, though, was when Katie said that she wanted to go golfing alone with me. On Wednesday the 29th, we went. Our street was being sealed that day, so Kate and I had to walk (3/4 mile) to the golf course, carrying a 4 wood, 5 iron, 8 iron, a putter and my shaving-kit bag with balls and tees. I think in walking to the golf course with Katie, two hours caddying for her and our walk back home together created a bond between Kate and me that will last a lifetime.
The only disappointment of the visit was that the weather did not cooperate. We had two freezing nights and cool daytime temperatures. It didn’t seem to bother my two granddaughters, though. They were in summer dress the full time they were here.
To give you an idea of the unusual weather; following is a brief excerpt from today’s St. Pete Times: <<< This year’s weather was unlike anything Tampa Bay has seen in the 120 years records have been kept. It was an extraordinary year of temperature extremes, with the coldest winter on record and the hottest summer. And now we’ve posted one more final mercury-defying feat; it's the coldest December in recorded history. >>>
Happy New Year to all!
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Granddad i really really REALLY love your blog! I've been reading it all night and i have to say this is the best article! I hope you are doing well! these are my latest updates.... so i had my dance rehearsal and it went really well. For language at school i have to make a power point
ReplyDeleteabout what college i want to go to when I'm older and i chose Ball State University. The power point is coming along really well i hope i get a good grade! I'm also having a dance competition this Saturday and Sunday i'm really nervous but i think i'll be ready. Mom will surely send you pictures of us at competition dancing, having fun, and swimming in a pool.:) So thats are really all the news i have i'll start keeping you posted on Facebook and your blog
- xoxo Katie!<3