This is column number two. I started the column on Saturday, filed it and went to return to it today. Apparently, my computer has hidden it somewhere, and I must start over. That doesn’t appeal to me in the least, but my opinion doesn’t matter to this computer.
So, here we go for a repeat of the week. Russ and I drove to Corpus Christi to visit his 92-year-old sister, Bobbie. We have not seen her in over two years. She went to this rehab/ nursing home right before Covid hit. Since then, she has been unable to either move back to her apartment or find a nursing home closer to her siblings. Obviously, during this past pandemic, no one was able to visit.
We were given permission to visit on Thursday for an hour but only for an outside visit. We left home at 7:00 a.m. and returned home shortly after 8:00 p.m. and spent one hour with Bobbie. It was an exceedingly long trip, but the visit was awesome. Bobbie is doing well for her age. We were told no hugging, no kissing, wear your masks even outside, stay six feet apart, even though we all had shots.
Bobbie blew all those guidelines out the window as soon as she saw us. She wrapped me up in a big hug, crying and hugging for all she was worth. This is one of the reasons I think isolating seniors from the world is doing harm. She is in reasonable health, but her depression was very evident. I would be depressed as well. I know they are doing their best to keep elders safe, but sometimes being safe does more harm than the disease.
We went by Texas A&M - Corpus Christi while we were there. What an awesome college campus. I wanted to go back to school just so I could go there.
My grandson, Bryson, is blessed to be attending there this fall. Right now, Mom and son are debating the wisdom of taking his kayak to school with him. It makes sense to take one when you walk out the front drive and cross the street to the bay. On the other hand, your first year is usually the hardest, and the curriculum at A&M is stringent. He will do well whatever the decision because he is self-motivated. I am delighted that he has chosen this campus for his studies.
The City Beautification Committee has put out a post that it would be wonderful if citizens would mow and clean up their yards before the Fourth of July. They have also requested that if anyone has time and equipment, would they come and do work around town before our little town is flooded with visitors.
If you need a cooler for the 4th, Skelton’s has a nice one on sale. In addition, the Vollmer milk sold at Skelton's has me as a firm fan. In fact, I made shortcake with the cream; I can attest to the end results. The cream was rich, thick, and made a perfect cake.
I hope our fathers had a special day on Sunday. I pray that each of you spent a little time with your dad. Time flies by quickly and someday there will be no dad to hug. Take the time to appreciate your parents. Life is short, they aren’t perfect, but they are the only ones you get.
I can’t wait for the new restaurant to open. I’m not sure if they are needing servers. If you are steady and need a job, why not drop in and see if you can get a job. Don’t forget to go by the new sno-cone store. They have a wide range of flavors that will help cool you in this lovely heat.
If you use Facebook, you should be seeing all the changes that are happening at the Bend. I’m sure Crystal Bench has something to do with the “happenings” at the Bend.
Gorman Falls is flowing beautifully, thanks to all the rains, and that means the water is up as well. It’s a perfect time to get out the canoe and fishing rod. I’ve camped there before, and it is a wonderful place to stay.
Our new superintendent has arrived. He has been inspecting all the buildings and vehicles. He will be meeting with us teachers before school starts. I met with him Friday accidentally. I went in to find a package, and we sat and chatted for a few minutes.
My first impression of him was favorable. He is dedicated and loves kids. He will get to know me because I will be teaching his youngest son. I don’t have favorites, so he can be assured that if we have issues, the path to the office is open. I sent Mr. Fowler’s youngest son to the office when he acted up in class. Mr. Fowler handled the problem and thanked me for not playing favorites. It must have been handled because I never had problems with the boy again. At any rate, I am looking forward to the upcoming year.
Gerald McKee, my son-inlaw Mark, and several others are fighting cancer. Please keep them in your prayers. Our nation needs prayers to get our lawlessness under control. We have less problems here in Texas, but other states are under siege. Please pray for the president, the congress, and the defund the police movements. We love and respect our officers of the law. We need to handle the bad apples, not cut down the tree. Pray for our porous border and the people crossing into the country as well as the landowners who are under siege from the large numbers of people crossing into the country. Most of all, pray for our precious troops and their families.
God bless America please, and thank you for the abundant rains we have received. Enjoy the green while you can; we all know brown time is around the corner.