Why is it that when I should be going to bed at night that I get to do my BEST thinking? Of course BEST is a subjective word in this use! We had our first day of the big garage sale today. Wife Pat is so good at organizing . . . whatever it is, she is excellent at organizing it! It looked pretty dim at first this morning as being 4th of July, with the parade in Dyer then the one in Kenton later in the morning, the customer rate was a slow start. We could tell when the first parade was over as more folks started showing up and it became pretty fun, visiting with the people looking for a good deal. We had them, and are going to be ready again in the morning...and then again Saturday. Looks like we might be doing this again next weekend and possibly the weened after that! The treasures we acquire through the years.
Seeing things that I haven't seen in years brings back memories. I'm sure everyone can relate with that. At one point, a teen ager and his Mom were looking around and we had some electronics out, one being a monitor and a couple printers, that the young man was interested in. As I was showing him the printer, we had, what I call a fairly modern typewriter, he asked what it was. I took the cover off and showed him it was indeed a typewriter. On the underside of the cover was the sales slip taped. It was dated 1987 and cost $189.00. We were selling it for $20. He was amazed at what it was! I guess my age was showing, as disguising my thoughts is not one of my best features. The young man showed that he was brought up in a loving home on how he and his Mother talked to each other. That was refreshing to see. In our visiting, I spoke of my boys and how when they were young, I was busy working and trying to provide a safe, and comfortable home for them. Now that they are grown, and have families of their own, and I am kind of, sort of, retired, I get to finally play games with them on the computer. What a joy it is for me, and what a gift it was from my oldest son, David when he brought the game and loaded it on my computer several years ago, along with a communication program that we could talk to each other while playing. I keep that program on all the time, just in case he and my other son are by their computers, we can visit. Of course the telephone does the same thing, for that kind of talking, but still . . .
With Daughter Amy up the road a piece, we get to visit with her most every day. But with the boys so far away, it is always good to be able to visit via the Ventrilo program or the in-game typing "chat". We are very blessed to have children that have grown up respecting their parents. I get a great deal of pleasure by playing with my kids now that I have time to do so. Before, I am so thankful they understood that I loved them, but providing for them was my focus at that time.
So today when I am seeing some of our history up front and personal, these memories come to the front, and I am strangely warmed. How blessed I am that our children have grown to be excellent providers for their families and are bringing up their children (all GIRLS....but that is another story) to grow in a warm caring family with respect as well. I am praying that the legacy of kindness and respect will be continued on for the many, many families that follow us. We have a good start....starting with my grandparents, now us, then them......etc.
Those are my thoughts for today....I am happy and content. Happy Birthday AMERICA!
Keep singing, keep praying, keep smiling
Blessings,
Gary
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