Dad 150: My Very Busy Week

(It was great to have Kim, Joe, and Kelsey here for a few days. Enjoy Dad's post! -- Tracy)

Derf Here! Spending a cloudy, lousy day in the Northeast. According to the experts, this unsettled weather will last until the much anticipated Memorial Day weekend. Supposed to be nice over the weekend. While watching via television the devastation caused by the tornadoes in Oklahoma, I have no complaints about weather here. Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the tornadoes. Can't imagine going through such a storm.

Just had a very busy week. Was able to see about six baseball games. Josh pitched two games and won both. Zack scored three goals in his lacrosse games. Fortunate that Kim and Kelsey were here last week to enjoy the activities.

Saturday was especially busy as we had a baseball game in Windham at 10:00 AM. This was followed by lacrosse games in South Portland at noon and 2 PM. We grabbed lunch in between games. Then back to Windham to see the All-State Chorus concert directed by Joe. The concert was great and packed out. One participant fell to the floor at the end of a song, chipping a tooth. The fall was quick. The student is now fine. Thankful for that.

Joe flew back to Illinois on Monday via Detroit. Kim and Kelsey flew home yesterday (Tuesday). They were not as fortunate as Joe. Their Portland to Chicago flight was delayed about 90 minutes as the plane was late in Portland due to weather in Chicago. Consequently, Kim and Kelsey missed their bus to Bloomington by a few minutes. They had to wait for about four hours in Chicago until the next bus. Did get home around 10:30 PM local time. A long day! A very long day!

Had a concert last evening as Josh played trumpet in the high school band. Very enjoyable evening.

This next week will be taken up going to baseball and lacrosse games. Time well spent.

Sister Jean is still in need of your prayers. I hope to have a better update on her condition next time. I hope to speak with Kathy tonight. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

I've bloviated enough and must now visit the elliptical machine. I hate that machine. But I like what it has done for me. Not Greek god status yet, but I'm working on it! It will however, never be reached. (I can dream, can't I?)

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!