My Son Daniel's Graduation

It was really nice of baby Reyes to come out on, Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 9:21 pm, because the next day, Friday, May 13, 2011, my son Daniel was scheduled to graduate from ASU with his Bachelor’s in Kinesiology!!

We didn’t leave the hospital till about 1 am on Friday.  We had to get up early…to get to downtown Phoenix for the graduation.  I was a bundle of nerves!!

Baby Reyes, My Grandson!!!

Last week, Wednesday, May 11, 2011, we were outside working on the garden, when I got a call from my daughter.  Bad news, they were admitting her into St. Josephs’ Hospital to induce her.  Her blood pressure was high and her fluid retention was compromising her lungs, heart and kidney’s.  I got the call around 4 pm and by 4:22 pm we were on the freeway.  I was in such a panic that I don’t remember what I’d packed.  By 6:30 pm we were back in Phoenix.  By 7 pm I was walking into my daughter’s room,   where thankfully I also found my two wonderful sisters, Liz and Missy along with our great mom, Vicky.  They had been there with my daughter since they admitted her.  They kept her laughing and talking so that she wouldn’t be afraid.  Thank you! Thank you! Mom and sisters!!

Joy's Sitting Garden

We have finished building the sitting garden for Joy! Finally!  All I need to do is give a second coat of paint to one of the walls and the painting and construction part of the garden will be complete!  We have shoveled sooooo much sand and dirt, it’s not funny!! I think I’ve built some muscle on my arms from so much shoveling!!  I’ve also gotten  lots of sun…I am very tanned, which I like!!  Joy has been great too! She has shoveled sand and dirt for the garden! She is a very active lady that doesn’t complain and is always willing to lend a hand, no matter what the task!

Life In Benson

Well, now we’ve been in Benson a little more then a week.  The first couple of days were spent unloading the truck and getting settled in.  Benson is a small town with a feel of tranquility, calm and quiet.  No rush hour traffic! Yay! And so far the weather has been great!  In fact, last night it was quite chilly! Today, it is afternoon and it is only 65 degrees!  Niceeee..!

Sunday, April 24, 2011, was Easter Sunday and we had the honor of celebrating it in Joy’s Church, Living Faith Fellowship, which is a small congregation but filled with great believers!  I had not been to a church in quite some time and I’d forgotten how great it is to sing praises to the Lord and sit quietly while the word of God was preached.  It was quite a Blessing to be a part of that, on such a glorious Resurrection Day!  After church we planned on having a BBQ.  We wanted to make Carne Asada, pollo asado, refried beans, pico de gallo and Keith’s specialty, Green Salsa..!  But there is no Carniceria (butcher shop) in Benson, so we made a trip into Tucson to make our meat and chicken purchase..!