Honestly, I know that the season still has another 35 days to go, but enough already with the tornadoes and the flooding. Last night the twisters touched down a few miles from the daughter bird's college, so I called to be sure she was okay. Other than being unhappy with what was served for dinner in the cafeteria (she walked to the nearest grocery store and used her gift card to get dinner) she was fine. It is a miracle, really, how well she is adjusting to academic life. She was excited and happy to report that she had her first big English exam back and had done pretty well with a B+. She is confident that by next semester she will bring her grades up to straight A's.
Power is flickering in and out here, and water is running through the streets, but thankfully the trees are still standing and my house is still here. I am one of the very lucky ones, and I am counting my blessings.
Sandy Poodle is six months old , and I can't imagine my life without her now. The sampler I am knitting for the Fair Isle class will be a button down sweater for her when it is finished.
The eye doctor sent my glasses back to Austria to have special filters put in them and the prescription tweaked for my current vision. If I owe you email or have not responded to a comment, it is simply because I cannot see to read, YET.
I beg your patience, and prayers for the days ahead.
Namaste.
Yay, Greta! Kisses to you and Miss Sandy Poodle. Hang in there!
Posted by: Wendy | September 28, 2004 at 10:27 AM
Greta, dear, I'm so glad you're still standing. I've been worried about you with all the crazy weather, but I should have known you'd come through just peachy. Sounds like you are getting what you need for your eyes, and of course we're all thinking of you.
And a B+! Marvelous!
Posted by: J Strizzy | September 28, 2004 at 11:46 AM
Greta, don't fret about who might be waiting for what from you. It's enough to know that you, the Daughter and Son Birds and Poodle Princess are well and safe. We're all out here thinking good thoughts and sending lots and lots of love your way.
Posted by: Nathania | September 28, 2004 at 12:35 PM
LOVE YOU!
Posted by: Rachael | September 28, 2004 at 01:03 PM
*hugs* Saying lots of good things... may I light a candle for you? I certainly hope that things get better around there for you... B*B
Posted by: Kae | September 28, 2004 at 01:12 PM
Yay, Daughter Bird! Glad you are OK. OXOX
Posted by: Joan in Reno | September 28, 2004 at 01:33 PM