October 14: beautiful views

 We drove up to Monte Cristo today and had a picnic lunch. It was amazingly beautiful. The trees has all turned. Their colors were bright and some of the quaking leaves fell gently down with the wind. It was so peaceful. We got some amazing photos too. The boys are well. They are doing great things. Ryan and I have a good marriage and we are both learning much from each other. I am grateful for our home and yard. And our neighbors and family and friends. The pleurisy is getting better. I’m eating way too much and I blame the prednisone. Plus I’ve been strangely emotional and forgetful. That could be just me though. I’m thankful for new days and fresh starts. Need to get back to my goals. And I need to call Chris. It’s been way too long. He’s a good brother and friend and I take him too much for granted. I’m thankful for agency. Thankful for my life. So much good.