Baby Shower and house warming

Went to Thousand Oaks to see Josh and Molly for the weekend. Saturday was the baby shower for Brady and house warming for the kids. They have such a nice, diverse group of friends I wished we lived a little closer so we could visit more often.
Because of all the out of town guest I stayed at the "Best Western" there. I would NOT recommend it for a few reasons. One, I asked for a room that was as quiet as possible - They booked a very large party in the banquet room right across from me. When I called to see how long the party was going to go they told me I could "up grade" to a room further away (pay me more money and I will make you happy). That also meant I would have to get dressed and pack my bags and move. Now, I made this reservation well in advance and I think it was a set up! Two, the tub had a drain issue the first night also. Three, Did I mention that the continental breakfast host was also the maid and she was cleaning the restrooms and I had to ask for coffee (it was out). Naa, I would not recommend this place.
The party was good even though I'm suffering from a blown knee and awaiting surgery. I just couldn't be as active as I'd wished. Had fun and the stay was short now I'm ready for the summer to come so this knee thing will be a thing of the past.

Starting another blog

I started another blog today. africahope-highlinechristianchurch just got published. My hope is that I can ecourage others to post comments and the like here. It will also let other interested parties to follow our journy.

Today feels like a rainy day

Today feels like a rainy day partly because it has been raining off and on. Also, I miss my walks with Donna. I miss holding her hand, all the hugs and kisses and most of all just being with her.
I'm tired of hurting both physically and my heart. While on vision/dental mission trip I fell over a curb (backwards) and landed on a raised sidewalk with my lower back hitting the edge and my upper body landing on the walk. That was a week ago and it is still very tender. Monday I go see about getting my meniscus repaired and see if I damaged anything else, that hurts too! I don't have time to be hurt! I want to go for a walk, pain and all, but I'm tired of doing it alone.
The rain has let up and I can go outside and get some yard work done. Hey, the sun might even shine a minute or two. Lord, thank you that I'm not paralyzed and have the use of all my limbs. Lord, thank you that I have arms and legs to feel pain in. Lord, thank you for the time you gave me with Donna. Lord, thank you for loving even me, the wreck that I am. thank you Lord, Thank you!