On the road again....

 

Wow, it has been so long since I've been on here! When I started this, I planned to be steady and consistent. Whoops. Best laid plans and all that...  Since June 22nd, we have driven through 25 of the 50 states! HALF THE COUNTRY!!! We're learning how to actually RUN in a truck instead of just driving a vehicle. To do that, you get really worn out, so playing on a computer, trying to make sense of the random thoughts and ramblings in my head can be difficult. 

One thing I bank on, every day, is this guy in the picture. Back when we were younger than any of our children are now, he wanted to take me to lunch. And today, we got lunch in Sikeston, Missouri, and in the picture, we're taking it back to the privacy of our sleeper, so we can relax with our pups. It amazes me that after 37 years together, he is willing to live in such close quarters with me, and put up with my moods. (Especially after I call him on his!) I think we both have discovered that somewhere in the last 25-30 years, we have spouted new parts to our personalities, some good and some not so good. For some reason, this guy, who has always been the best person I know, and the only person I trust, hasn't made me stop the truck so he can get out. At the end of every day, THAT is something for which I'm TRULY thankful.

We are working on our communication skills. It used to drive me nuts, in the car, he didn't have anything he wanted to talk about until I had something else to do. Now, we have so many things that require both of us, it is imperative that we can speak to each other professionally and personally without misunderstanding. 

The main reason we have been mia (missing in action) for so long, is perfectly personal: WE GOT A NEW GRANDSON!! Dale Stapp is simply wonderful! He is the spitting image of his father, our youngest son, Tom. I'm sure his mother's influence will be more obvious as he becomes more peopley, but for now he's just adorable as he is. 

Dale and his Grammy.