Trying to catch up

Last Tuesday, I drove Roxi, Jason and Anni half way to Iowa, so they could visit Jason's family in Cedar Rapids. From the pictures on Roxi's blog, they are having a wonderful time. Anni loved Halloween with her cousins. Yet I cried when I drove home alone without them. But I know i have to share.
The day after they left, Rob and I tried to tackle the ever growing leaves in the yard before it rained again. About an hour after I used the leaf blower, I realized my back was more blown than the leaves. So the next morning I was off to the chiropractor, and then again Friday. It is hell growing older, except when you consider the alternative. That became even clearer when we had to make a stop at a wake of a friend of Steve's that had passed suddenly at the age of 50! Hugging his wife, made the pain subside with gratitude of still being here and kicking.
We then headed to our Illini weekend. Friday night we were given tickets to the first basketball game of the season. Katy was suppose to dance, but because of all the rain all week, an extra practice was called, and the Illinettes did not dance. I was able to re-bond with my old roomie of U of I days, as our husbands actually watched the Illini win the game. It was great getting a chance to catch up with her, as we shared news about our lives and families. Her only son died about a year ago, and she seems to be dealing with her grief better than I can even imagine. Again, I thanked God for His blessings.
Saturday was a gorgeous, sunny, college football gameday! Many kids were in crazy costumes, that just added to the fun of the day. We played our arch rival, Michigan, who we had not beaten at our house since 1983!!! And as we watched our team beat Michigan, we kept saying who is in those uniforms, what spell was put on our team?? Yes, Illini beat Michigan and we all partied like it was 1983! Besides the shock of the victory, the highlight had to be the Marching Illini at halftime. The played many spooky tunes, but finished with MJ's THRILLER! Everyone even put down their instruments and did the zombie dance. Hysterical!! Everyone stood and clapped for them. Katy had had the flu all week, and got cut, but the band director let everyone do THRILLER, so she got to dance anyway. And Roxi called the first half, to say she saw Katy on TV, before they took little Tink trick or treating.
Elizabeth Evans was also up for the weekend, and we met up with her after the game. Katy had danced right in front of her during the first half. It was so nice to see her and meet her Aunt and Uncle.
After the game, we ordered pizza at Katy's apartment, and visited a little before she and her roommates got ready for their Halloween party. We had an opportunity to meet Rich, who had been kind enough to give us the basketball tickets the night before. He seems very mature and nice. Katy was having a great deal of back pain after dancing all day, and we decided she had to make time to go to the Spinal Doctor this week.
We drove home early Sunday so we could get home for the Bears game. A victory again. Then we both crashed from exhaustion.
Today, Katy had her appointment, and our greatest fear was unfounded. She has no disc problem. Thank you God again. She got some meds, some therapy appointments and a lift for her one foot, since her hips are off balanced. She is planning on coming home this weekend to go to the chiropractor.
Rob was supposed to hear from the regional manager for the job he is hoping to get, but we were all worried since no call ever came. But today we found out the man has been very ill with the flu all week, and is still not in the office, thus our hopes and prayers are still alive.
Today I was able to cut up most of the leaves that had hurt my back. My finger is still sore from Data accidentally wrapping the leash around it Saturday night and pulling it. But I and mine are well. A few aches and pains just make us appreciate the gift of life. No pain, no gain, right? When we worry, we have to remember to give our problems to Him, for only He can solve them for us. So Lord, I thank you for my many blessings, and I ask that you continue to keep my family in your hands. Please help Rob find his way, and keep my girls healthy.
My life just keeps whirling along.......and I am just trying to hang on and enjoy it all......