We ARE Blessed

Barry and I count our blessings everyday, wondering how we have been so lucky to have so much in our lives.  After a very hectic week, this weekend on the Vineyard was a special time for us to stop and just enjoy.  Barry had budget hearings every night this past week which took its toll.  I had a doctor's appointment in Boston, School Committee one night and too many evaluations to finish.  The end of the school year is a very hectic time of year with deadlines looming large.  Needless to say, we were both in need of some recharging.

What a weekend!  Can it get any better?  The weather on the Vineyard this weekend was outstanding.  That also meant that there were no excuses in getting some work done!  Nothing like some hard physical labor to cure what ails you.  What did we do?  First coat of trim paint, wash and iron all the curtains, mulch and miraclegrow the flowerbeds, trim out a window, prime shingles, empty the closet for the plumber, and tons of laundry.

Did we have time for fun?  Of course!  We went to the Lookout for dinner Friday night.  With our MV Football Team discount card (fundraiser that cost $10), we got free calamari ($10.50) with our dinner.  Barry even got oysters.  The best part?  The view of the Sound with a nice breeze and plenty of sights! We did stop by the Black Dog outlet but didn't buy.  Saturday evening we made burgers and sat on the porch and enjoyed the quiet!  My favorite thing...to sit rocking on the porch watching the world go by.

The common phrase all weekend:   "Could it get any better?"  It was what I imagine retirement to be like:  long walks, working around the house, sitting on the porch rocking, talking with friends, and enjoying life.  I find it challenging to live in the moment and savor it.  This weekend I really worked at that.  Not sure why we have been so lucky in life, but we are very grateful to God that we have been so blessed.