Ride along with the Chang Gang: Right Now- April 2023 Recap

Sunday, May 07, 2023

Right Now- April 2023 Recap

RIGHT NOW RECAP

I'm listening to another audiobook- no surprise there, right? This one is called Miracle Creek- and it was suggested to me by a couple co-workers if just for the relatable disability themes that are a part of the plot line. The book opens with a tragedy at a hyperbaric chamber where families have brought their children (with everything from autism to severe brain injuries) for experimental treatment. The book then jumps forward to the courtroom stage-where one of the moms is being accused of starting the fire that resulted in tragic deaths and life altering injuries. Overall- it's ok...I think it's more a case of me vs. the book itself. My thoughts are scattered, springing forth with grand ideas while coupled with a sense of "maybe tomorrow"- making it hard to settle into the rhythm of this audio book. Anyways, at this point, I'd put it down as a "M'eh, maybe" read (or listen).

I'm loving that my friends heard my call when I shared that I needed an ASAP Therapeutic Happy Hour.

While my blog is not the right place to share the details- suffice to say that 57 is not too old to still be called to the Principal's office in an effort to guilt me into changing my thoughts on a matter that I see as being discriminatory in nature.

As always, the BAGS came through and cheered me up with laughter and liquor.

Of course, I paid the price the next day (Easter Sunday) but found humor in noting that "While Christ has risen, I rolled that stone back over my tomb of a bed and said not today".

I'm loving that through the years, I've taken the time to take the pictures- in an effort of remembering the moment. While I was coming out of my vodka haze, my youngest called me late afternoon on Easter. A mommy friend, Ms. Judie had passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.

Judie and I first met when our kids were in school...and we were both enjoying the stay-at-home mom status.

First we started to visit on the hillside, and then another mom friend suggested we move to a local coffee shop...and hence the Coffee Club was started.

Both Judies have earned their angel wings..

giving added joy to the fact that Thing 2 has chosen Judith as her middle name

Sadly- Judie and I had drifted apart as our kids got older- it happens as people change jobs, our social paths no longer crossed with the kids being older and off on their own path..but I will always treasure the friendship we enjoyed during that season in our life.

While at times timid and reserved around us more extroverted types, Judie had a kind heart, a gentle soul and will be missed by many to include her son and daughter and the numerous special needs kids she worked with as a para-educator.

Rest easy my friend...

thank you for your sweet gift of friendship to me and my Things!

I'm loving that this crazy cat- is healthy once again. He decided to give us all a little bit of panic when he stopped eating for several days.

Was he picking up on family sadness and change? Who knows- but I wasn't going to risk being wrong so we took him off to the vet

He's actually yawning...

but mid yawn looks like "HaHa-joke's on you-fooled ya!"

Another friend from work is retiring. As a treat for both of us- we got together with 2 other co-workers and went to play BINGO. Ok, not regular church-hall type bingo- but drag queen bingo.