I've made the decision to live. Really live. Outside the box and what society deems the norm. My wonderful husband didn't get to live out his retirement so I'm doing it for him. My employer is now aware of my intention to retire in a mere 84 days. I wouldn't be able to do it without Dwight's help. I have mixed emotions about that. I'm very excited to retire but I'd give anything to have one more day with him. I know I will some day. Meanwhile I'll be here taking care of the garden and his dad. I'll take Parker and David fishing. Xander will see the ocean. Pruitt and JD will experience chocolate gravy and baths in the sink at Granny's house. The blackberry patch needs attention as does the railing on the porch. The house could use a paint job. I'm going to Colorado, Texas, Florida, and New Mexico. Who knows what other trips may pop up? I'll grow a garden. Learn something new. Make a few more quilts. Teach the girls to make jam. I'll float the entire Buffalo while I still can, but I won't be sitting at a desk.... I'll work so hard that sleep will come easy. I'll be too busy to dream about what could have been, but I'll make time to remember the good times. I can do this.
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