Life..........

Sometimes I'll have 4-5 books that I am in the process of reading. I will pick up whatever one suits my mood at the time, until I tire of it.  This time, they all got put aside while I read the one that really captured my attention; I'd Rather Laugh; How to Be Happy Even When Life Has Other Plans for You, by Linda Richman.  I read it straight through.    

It's too bad that this book ended up on the shelves of Dollar Tree because I really got a lot out of it's very simple messages.  It's one that I'll pass on to Tam.  Or, what the heck......I might even spend another buck and buy her her own copy.  I will probably need to reread this one a few times. 

Since I am prone to depression, I am a self-help book junkie.  Whatever works.  It's far better for me to fill my active little brain with helpful words, than bad news, gloom and doom, war and the latest terror threats.  My real life presently provides me with enough challenges to think about.  The author of this book seems to think like I do.  Maybe that's why I liked it so much!

Regardless of what I read last night before slipping into a heavy, deep sleep, I still woke up with the need for a serious pity party.  I am just feeling like my life is coming apart at the seams.  Sitting here with tears running down my cheeks is not going to help a thing, but I think it's probably cleansing.  I'll get it over with and get back to business. 

My house is as messy as it's ever been and I have no time, no energy and no inclination to clean it.  I could have someone come in and clean, but I'd be horrified for anyone to see it right now.  Ab's the biggest mess maker around and since she's here unsupervised while I am at the hospital, it gets worse by the minute.  Last night I told Tam that she needed to come over today and supervise Ab getting this place in shape. 

I just feel that's the least she can do under the circumstances.   

Gotta go!  I have to meet with one of the doctors about Papa's prognosis at 11:00 am.