Bricktown and BBQ

On Thursday and Friday I tried to act normal. Didn't work as well as I had hoped. I knew I needed to start getting out and now that I had started I couldn't look back. So, Saturday morning I got up, made a fancy dessert and got ready to go to my professional educators once a month meeting. I enjoyed hearing an educator speak about her recent return to England complete with a powerpoint presentation. She had completed her student teaching in this same location some 30 years ago. It sure wet my appetite to see England. DH was at Bass Pro in downtown OKC so I suggested I meet him for lunch. I had some delightful BBQ at Earls. Yummy!! We then spent some time shopping together (which is a rarity) I rather enjoyed this with the DH. Dh wanted to try out our new smoker so on Sunday we had the pleasure of informal dining with Dear Brother, Dear Nephew, Dear Daughter and her boyfriend. It brought back memories of the times we did this with my Dear Sister. I miss her still. My camera got as far as my vehicle, now I just need to get it out and use it. What a great week-end to savor!. ahhhhhh!

WISHING I WAS TIPPING THE TEAPOT

I was unable to eat or drink after midnight so I was trying not to think of my warm, soothing, comforting cup of tea. Preparing for minor sinus surgery(third time is a charm) I was calm, but oh so thirsty. Guess everything went fine according to DH and Dr. I committed on the way home that I felt like I had something in my eye. I slept the whole afternoon but when I awoke my eye was burning, stinging and just plain hurt. DH called the Dr. and he sent me immediately to the ER. He had made arrangements for everything so I was immediately wisked away to a patient room. Fastest service I have ever had in an ER. After putting some numbing drops in my eye(I would have paid thousands for those drops at this time) and about five people looking asking questions, I was told that I had an abrasion on my retina. They could have called it anything as I was just enjoying the relief from the numbing drops. It all took about an hour and one-half from the time we left home until our return. I looked pretty foolish with sun glasses and a visor in the dead of night. I really wasn't thinking about fashion. I prepared to sleep in the recliner per Dr.'s orders. I was glad it was over because what started out as routine changed into "could I lose my sight in my right eye". I am thankful for a Dr. who prays with you before surgery and Blesses you when he is satisfied things are okay and we are dismissed. Of course, my DH never left my side. He dutifully cared my coat, I Phone, ID and anything else he was asked. I am extremely blessed to have his presence with me. As my DNL use to tell people about my youngest son, "He's a good man". Hallelujah for all of that and ice cream sandwiches. (DH thought that would be a good way to end the day)